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Are We on the Brink of The Great Resignation 2.0?

How to Navigate Workforce Upheaval and Empower Member Businesses to Do the Same In 2022, more than 47 million Americans quit their jobs. The phenomenon became known as the “Great Resignation” and it capped off the 2021 worker shortage. Recent survey findings released by Resume Builder paint a concerning picture that we may be on […]

Is Your Chamber Red Carpet Ready?

Relationships are the lifeblood of chambers everywhere, so any chance you have to make members (and the community) feel like VIPs is a great one. Most people associate a red carpet with a special event. It automatically puts them in the mood for something extraordinary to happen. They see a red carpet and feel like […]

Grants Are out There: here’s how your chamber can go after them

Have you ever daydreamed and thought, “If only we had the money to do that.”? Of course, you have. If you ever wished you could get a windfall of money for a special community project, grants might just be the answer to your dreams. Here’s how you can begin making those daydreams into a reality. […]

Chamber Trend Report: Personalizing Programs Based on Industry

We’ve all heard of the importance of marketing personas in reaching and engaging your members. But just how far have you taken this trend of personalization? Have you created programming that speaks specifically to the needs of individual industries? A more personalized approach in your events, programming, and committees is possible. Check out what these […]

How to Help with Micro-Business Marketing Success

Nurturing the Heart of Your Local Economy Small businesses are the lifeblood of our communities, infusing them with character, innovation, and economic vitality. They have a special place in our hearts because their success stories are so poignant. They are the tales of the underdogs succeeding, the businesses coming from nothing that become town favorites when they succeed […]

5 Ways Chambers and Nonprofits Can Help Each Other

If you’re a chamber pro, you’ve undoubtedly been asked at least one of the following questions by nonprofits in your community: If you’re like most chambers, there’s no way you can comp them all, discount their dues, and send them all of your volunteers. But there’s a whole world of creative, mutually beneficial collaborations waiting to […]