It’s never an easy time to be a chamber leader. But right now is a defining moment in our history. Are you ready to not only lead, but to be a better leader during the pandemic? Read on… Some chamber leaders excel naturally in times of question, filled with innovative solutions. But most of us […]
17 Virtual Chamber Events Your Members Will Love
Looking for an incentive to create and run virtual chamber events? Just scan any of your social media streams right now and you’ll find plenty of people who are really struggling with being alone or–on the other hand–being with the people they are with at home. A lot of people are bored and the longer […]
10 Tips for the Best Darn Pandemic-driven Virtual Networking
This article is for your chamber to use on your blog or in your email newsletter. Use it as a template for you to create your own virtual networking advice for participants. Customize it to your chamber and your chamber events. All of the images are from stock photography sites and do not require attribution. […]
7 Types of Stories Your Chamber Needs to Be Telling During the Pandemic
There are a lot of stories, articles and resources out there instructing you on what you should be doing as a chamber professional right now. It can be overwhelming. But the groundwork you’re laying today will help protect your businesses and community from further economic problems after the pandemic is over. It’s going to be […]
8 Ways to Deal With and Process Grief During Challenging Times
Being a leader is difficult these days. It doesn’t matter whether you’re president, governor, mayor, chamber CEO, or a parent, people look to you for answers and that sort of stress and pressure is undeniable. What makes these roles so difficult in the days of social media is that everyone has something to say about […]
Coronavirus: 75 Helpful Social Media Post Ideas for Chambers of Commerce
Coming up with things to post on social media is tough under the best of circumstances. But if there’s one thing the coronavirus pandemic of 2020 has given us, it’s that there is a great need for reliable information. In addition to up-to-the-minute accurate information, people want entertainment and a break from the reality that […]
The Other Side of the Pandemic: Chamber Response and Assistance
Put all the stories and jokes about toilet paper hoarders aside, fear is our enemy in this situation. The coronavirus has created intense situations where many businesses, chamber professionals and individuals are faced with tough and costly decisions. Billions of dollars are being lost as events are canceled and businesses are reeling. Some people are […]
Coronavirus Precautions for Chambers of Commerce & Their Members
As chamber professionals, we are a lot of things. We are economic development gurus, event planners, social media strategy advisors, and therapists. But the one thing we’re not (unless you had time to get a medical degree) is virus and immunology experts. Yet, with the coronavirus (COVID-19) being the hot topic at every dinner and […]
