Chambers are always looking for exciting non-dues revenue ideas, right?But how many events can you hold? There’s just so much work behind them and sometimes the headache simply isn’t worth the return. So what is? How about leaving it all behind and getting away on an exciting trip? Sounds amazing, doesn’t it? How about if […]
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Chamber Website: Better User Experiences (even without a “UX” designer budget)
Your chamber website user experience (“UX” is short for “User eXperience”) is a big thing these days. Experts will tell you that the easier your website is to navigate, the easier it is for visitors to find what they’re looking for and the longer people will remain on it. This will improve your bounce score […]
6 First-Year Business Challenges – How Your Chamber Could Be Solving Them
Are the first-year businesses in your community struggling? The challenges are huge for new businesses. If they’re brick and mortar establishments, you probably have an answer to that question right away. But how are the indies doing? How are the startups without a physical home or the solopreneurs doing? According to the U.S. Bureau of […]
A Guide to Creating Awesome Images for Your Chamber of Commerce
This is a round-up post of some of the best tips we’ve shared over the years for creating amazing, evocative images for your chamber. There are also four tools mentioned here to make using images easy, even without any design experience. Finally, we have image ideas for when you’re not feeling all that creative. With […]
A Creative Way to Use Storytelling for Your Chamber
Telling your chamber story is incredibly important. It helps people identify with you; can drive membership sales; helps people to know, like, and trust you; and shows a side that is difficult to show in a more formal situation. Storytelling is an art. Here’s a creative way to use it for your chamber. Marketers who […]
Small Chambers: 12 Ways You Can Make a BIG Impression (even with tiny budgets)
When it comes to making a big impression on the community and surrounding areas, small chambers sometimes lament that they simply don’t have the budget to make the same sort of impact that their larger counterparts can. But there are ways to win over their hearts and minds for very little investment. Here are 12 […]
A Megalist of Ways to Get More Chamber Volunteers
How do you get more volunteers? Recruiting and securing them can be a challenge. People are pulled in a number of different directions these days so getting on their “list” for time requires some finesse. Plus, you can’t choose just any old person because volunteers reflect on your chamber. So how do you find good, […]
Best Little Member Engagement Primer for Chambers
Member engagement is the key to retention. You’ve undoubtedly heard that more than you care to. But how do you engage with members? What’s the magic potion? Keep reading to find out… Okay, there isn’t one single magic button to press but the good news is that there are a number of activities you can […]