Last week, we covered mission statements and provided you with 57 examples from chambers around the country (and a couple international ones). If you missed the post, check it out. This week we’re diving into how to create a vision statement that will help your community understand exactly where the chamber is headed. As we […]
How to Craft a Compelling Mission Statement for Your Chamber
In this two-part series, we’re going to cover how to draft effective mission and vision statements that will help you clearly communicate what your chamber is, what you do, and where you’re going. This week we’ll tackle the mission statement and next, we’ll talk about vision. Mission statements are changing. They’re no longer paragraphs filled […]
New Chamber Market: Entrepreneurs
In a 2024 article published by HBR, entitled How the Pandemic Rebooted Entrepreneurship in the US, the authors Kenan Fikri and Daniel Newman claim that one of the unexpected results of the pandemic was the explosion in entrepreneurship. Additionally, these entrepreneurs don’t seem dissuaded by the economic troubles. The authors wrote, “In October 2023, over three and […]
Have a Howl of a Time with These Animal-themed Non-dues Revenue Ideas
Are you looking for some fun non-dues revenue ideas for your chamber? What could be more fun than animals? In this article, we’re showcasing what chambers and organizations across the country have done with animal-themed non-dues revenue events. Before we explore what they’ve done, know that these non-dues revenue events aren’t for everyone. If you’re […]
Leveraging Your Network to Assist Women in Business
We all know the power of a strong network. It can open doors to opportunities, provide invaluable resources, and offer a sense of camaraderie and support. While this is true for all genders, in honor of Women’s History Month in March (and International Women’s Day), we’re focusing on support systems for chamber women and women […]
Doing More with Your Chamber Ambassadors: 6 Ways to Improve Their Outreach
Are you fully using the dynamic potential of your Chamber Ambassadors? While the concept of Ambassador programs isn’t new, the transformative impact they can have on your chamber and community might surprise you. Beyond the traditional role of Ambassador as “official greeter,” you can find ways to do more with your Chamber Ambassadors. These dedicated […]
Gen Z Is Following the Money and What That Means for the Chamber
We’ve talked about the importance of Gen Z recruitment and cultivating younger leaders, members, and volunteers. But new insights have come in about the drivers behind Gen Z’s choices and they may be a challenge for chambers that want to hire the latest generation to hit the workforce. But while they may challenge chambers in […]
A Love Letter to Chamber Pros
This coming week is Valentine’s Day, a day associated with romantic love. But just as we honor all mothers on Mother’s Day–perhaps we should make it a tradition on Valentine’s Day to think of the people we care about. We could use Heart Day to share our feelings about those who impact our lives. For […]
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