Frank J. Kenny's Chamber of Commerce Industry Blog

This time of year, marketers usually begin posting all of their year-end wrap-ups and trend prediction posts. Were there any good things from 2020? I guess that’s why we haven’t seen much of that this year. After all, who wants to see any sort of summary article on the train wreck, dumpster fire this year […]

Your chamber board can be a spectacular force behind the success of your chamber or it can feel like a prima donna party full of drama. Sadly, in the latter case, you may have inherited the drama and not caused it on your own. Maybe it’s time for a chamber board bootcamp – even if […]

There are some exciting drive-by and or drive-thru event ideas and we’ve compiled a list of 30 of the best for you. As COVID numbers rise, it’s likely we will start restricting our events and gatherings again. But that doesn’t necessarily mean you have to return to Zoom meetings only. What Is a Drive-Thru / […]

Across the country (and the world), COVID-19 is causing people to face increasing case numbers and proposed lockdowns. Some states are expanding lock downs. Some cities are already embracing “2nd-round” restrictions and others are trying to figure out the right balance between safety and protecting business. There are no perfect answers. There is a lot […]

Lunch and learns are a great benefit to your chamber members but there’s a lot of competition out there in the Zoomisphere. You must have a topic that people need or want above all the others out there. That’s not easy. But we’re here to help. How to Ensure Your Next Lunch and Learn Isn’t […]

When you see that funny meme, cool song lyrics on a gorgeous image, hilarious comic, or impressive shot of nature, you’re thinking only of great ways to engage with your audience, right? Not copyright infringement and how it can hurt your chamber. It’s fine if your intent is good, right? Possibly. You could also be […]

Virtual events are necessary but hard. From the initial concept to sponsorship level ideas, getting people excited by yet another “online” meeting, event, or happening is exhausting these days. Enticing them to buy tickets feels like pulling teeth. And forget the sponsorships! Those are next to impossible, right? Or are they? If you’re still getting […]

Being a Chamber Pro is not an easy job. None of us were prepared for what 2020 brought. But we can do a few things for ourselves and our chambers to prepare for 2021. But how? You have very little work/life balance. People think it’s your job to listen to complaints and respond to them […]