This is a round-up post of some of the best tips we’ve shared over the years for creating amazing, evocative images for your chamber. There are also four tools mentioned here to make using images easy, even without any design experience. Finally, we have image ideas for when you’re not feeling all that creative. With […]
Opportunity Zones: What Your Chamber Needs to Know to Leverage Them
On April 9, 2018, an exciting thing happened to economically-distressed areas across 18 states. They were designated as “opportunity zones.” Now, in 2019 there are zones in all 50 states, as well as Washington, DC and five U.S. territories. These could be huge for your community, so your chamber needs to know what opportunity zones […]
A Creative Way to Use Storytelling for Your Chamber
Telling your chamber story is incredibly important. It helps people identify with you; can drive membership sales; helps people to know, like, and trust you; and shows a side that is difficult to show in a more formal situation. Storytelling is an art. Here’s a creative way to use it for your chamber. Marketers who […]
Everything You Need to Know About Rebranding Your Chamber
Rebranding your chamber? We’re only into the second quarter of 2019, but have you looked at your website recently? What about your logo? What are they saying about you? Just as it’s possible to look dated if you’re still wearing your hair in a pompadour or “The Farah” (hey, those styles could come back), the […]
Small Chambers: 12 Ways You Can Make a BIG Impression (even with tiny budgets)
When it comes to making a big impression on the community and surrounding areas, small chambers sometimes lament that they simply don’t have the budget to make the same sort of impact that their larger counterparts can. But there are ways to win over their hearts and minds for very little investment. Here are 12 […]
A Megalist of Ways to Get More Chamber Volunteers
How do you get more volunteers? Recruiting and securing them can be a challenge. People are pulled in a number of different directions these days so getting on their “list” for time requires some finesse. Plus, you can’t choose just any old person because volunteers reflect on your chamber. So how do you find good, […]
Best Little Member Engagement Primer for Chambers
Member engagement is the key to retention. You’ve undoubtedly heard that more than you care to. But how do you engage with members? What’s the magic potion? Keep reading to find out… Okay, there isn’t one single magic button to press but the good news is that there are a number of activities you can […]
Is it Time for a New Chamber Mission Statement?
How’s your chamber of commerce mission statement? No, seriously. How does it sound? Awesome? Boring? Full of words that people haven’t used since the 1950s or at least their MBA class? Business has become a tad less formal these days and if you don’t have a mission that resonates with the more transparent business climate, […]
