Frank J. Kenny's Chamber of Commerce Industry Blog

This article is part of our Meeting the Needs Series that is designed to help chamber professionals meet the individual needs of certain market segments. See the footer of this article for a list of posts in this series. The bad news is that the coronavirus pandemic has done a number on businesses and we’ll […]

Recently, Accenture published an article entitled Outmaneuver uncertainty: Navigating the human and business impact of Covid-19 in which it outlined five ways businesses could turn this challenge into change and thrive in the new world. We took these suggestions and customized them with our extensive chamber experience to help you guide your chamber and your members to new […]

This article is part of our Meeting the Needs Series that is designed to help chamber professionals meet the individual needs of certain market segments. See the footer of this article for a list of posts in this series. George Floyd’s death has ignited the need for conversation and solutions on an issue that has […]

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 […]