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The Great Resignation of 2021 is a mass movement that employers are facing as employees turn in resignations at a record pace. Your chamber of commerce has been dealing with this on behalf of your members who are struggling to find help, especially in hospitality. You’ve stepped up and created job fairs, networking events, and […]

A few years ago, we pulled together a summer reading list for chamber professionals and we’re back with new books for chamber professionals, some updates that are especially relevant to moving forward from the last two years, and the addition of podcasts we think you’ll love. First, these books aren’t just for chamber professionals. They […]

As a chamber of commerce, you probably know how to run a golf tournament. But what if you have all the planning and sponsorship taken care of? What’s next? Are there additional ways to make the chamber event even more lucrative? Is it possible to make more money for your community, charity or chamber? Of […]

If you’re a parent, you may have heard that your children act differently at school than at home. Or you may have noticed that your child gives a coach a different level of attention than they provide you. If you’ve worked for a large business, you may have noticed that when your manager starts to […]

Chambers have limited resources and are often called upon to stretch their budgets with the kind of flexibility only a circus performer can appreciate. Chamber pros must also use their time wisely because it, too, is a valuable resource. So when it comes to marketing, that means–just like their member businesses–they’re looking for a good […]

Before we talk about how chambers can help members right now, I want to share a recurring dream. Maybe you’ve had it too? You’re getting ready to go somewhere, on vacation or you’re packing up to leave school, catch a flight, leave work or move out of a place you used to live. You think […]

A strategic plan for your chamber sounds like an important thing. Yet many chambers don’t have one–or don’t have an adequate one that positions them for success. If you’re wondering how to go about creating one for your chamber–or if you’re concerned that your chamber’s strategic plan may not be the best it can be–read […]