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What to Do as a New Chamber Pro

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Congratulations on your new role as Executive Director/President/CEO of your Chamber of Commerce! You’re stepping into one of the most dynamic and rewarding positions in the business world. And you’ll likely wear a lot of hats. Some will fit comfortably. Some will be a little snug. Some may even seem absurd. You are now heading […]

Honoring Chamber Board Members Through Meaningful Recognition

Serving on a Chamber board is a significant commitment. Board members lend their expertise, time, and connections—not for recognition (at least we hope that’s not the sole reason), but because they believe in the mission and the community.  When it’s time for a board member or board president to retire from service, showing sincere appreciation […]

Brewing Better Connections: How to Energize Your Chamber’s Morning Networking Event

Mornings are tough. People are juggling commutes (or if they work from home, leaving first thing to venture out into the world is the last thing on their agenda), coffee, emails, and everything in between. So, if your chamber’s morning networking event feels more like a sleepy formality than a can’t-miss opportunity, you’re not alone. […]

Chamber Resources: Staff Job Description Templates

There are a lot of demands on your time. Recreating the wheel shouldn’t be one of them. That’s why we’ve created job descriptions for some of the most common chamber staff positions. The following templates are easy to use. Just copy and paste and add your info in the [ ]. We’ve also created tailored […]

How to Get and Use Powerful Testimonials

If you want to grow your chamber membership and enhance your community’s trust, you can’t overlook the power of testimonials. Word-of-mouth marketing is believable and prompts conversions in a way no other marketing can come close to. Testimonials are a form of social proof that speaks volumes, especially when they come from trusted community voices. […]

How to Get a Great Headshot on Any Budget

If your professional headshot is more than a couple of years old—or, as one chamber colleague recently joked, “from high school”—it’s time for a refresh. Your headshot is often your first impression. Whether you’re applying for a board position, connecting with potential investors, or just networking at events, people will check your LinkedIn, your website, […]

8 Ways to Celebrate Small Business Month

It seems hard to believe that May is almost here. While some people are thinking about wedding and grad season, those of us who serve as the Voice of Business have our minds on another type of celebration. Each May, communities across the country celebrate Small Business Month—a time to recognize the large contributions of […]

Why Small Wins Might Be the Biggest Thing Your Chamber Is Missing

There’s been a lot of buzz around behavioral science lately—and for good reason. It’s a favorite topic on business podcasts, blogs, articles, and beyond. That’s because more people are realizing that if we understand how humans really think and act, we can design better systems, experiences, and results. If you haven’t studied behavioral science, we […]

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Frank Kenny is a successful entrepreneur, chamber member, chamber board member, chamber board of directors chair, and chamber President/CEO. He now coaches chamber professionals, consults with chambers, trains staff and members, and speaks professionally. He helps Chambers and Chamber Professionals reach their goals. See full bio.

Christina R. Green teaches chambers, associations and small businesses how to connect through content. Her articles have appeared in the Midwest Society of Association Executives’ Magazine, NTEN.org, AssociationTech, and Socialfish. She is a regular guest blogger on this site and Event Managers Blog. Christina is just your average bookish writer on a quest to bring great storytelling to organizations everywhere.Visit her site or connect with her on Twitter @christinagsmith.
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