Frank J. Kenny's Chamber of Commerce Industry Blog

None of us quite understood what the future held when ACCE published their Horizon Initiative: Chambers 2025 and invited chamber leaders to think differently about the “nature of belonging and gathering” or “scarcity and abundance.” Nor did we understand the opportunities we would be given when WACE asked us if we were:  The catalyst for business growth? […]

Since COVID-19 it’s likely your chamber has turned to virtual meetings of some kind. You’ve got the technology down but what about the conversation starters? We’ve got a list of 100 most excellent conversation starters for you. While these are excellent ways to stay in touch with your members, they also can be awkward if […]

The coronavirus will certainly become a delineation for most businesses and communities. Things will be described as “pre-COVID” or “post-COVID” when explanations are given. If you’ve thought about a virtual chamber office option in the past, it may be time to revisit that idea. One of the reasons for that is because the virus has […]

Things have changed a lot recently as it comes to where and how people work. Telecommuting employees. Telecommuting employers. Unemployment issues. Reemployment issues. Many companies/business owners who swore they’d never have a virtual office (including chambers!) have now been forced to reconsider. Non-essential employees have gotten a taste of working from home. Some love it […]

If you’re a chamber pro with a lot of experience, you’ve seen all sorts of economic situations. You’ve had a good chamber board and a not supportive board. You’ve likely weathered the hard times and enjoyed the good ones. But whether you have a lot of experience or you’re just starting out, COVID-19 has introduced […]

Registration for the 2020 Chamber Professionals Online Conference is now open. Don’t miss out on this… 20 top chamber speakers and consultants are sharing their best ideas for 2020. You are just one idea away from an idea that will let you turn this challenging time into opportunity. Get in on the Super Early Bird […]

If your chamber receives a large portion of its revenue from events, you’re eager for reopening your chamber events. As of this writing, several states are beginning to reopen some businesses with certain levels of restrictions. You may be wondering what the immediate and on-going future of events looks like. Here’s what we see from […]

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 […]