Frank J. Kenny's Chamber of Commerce Industry Blog

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 […]

Looking for an incentive to create and run virtual chamber events? Just scan any of your social media streams right now and you’ll find plenty of people who are really struggling with being alone or–on the other hand–being with the people they are with at home. A lot of people are bored and the longer […]

Chamber pros: Swipe this article! We wrote it just for you. All of the images are attribution-free. The text has been optimized for the phrase “virtual networking.” Be sure to remove these opening paragraphs and customize the article to link to any of your program offerings. Many of us are under shelter at home orders […]

There are a lot of stories, articles and resources out there instructing you on what you should be doing as a chamber professional right now. It can be overwhelming.  But the groundwork you’re laying today will help protect your businesses and community from further economic problems after the pandemic is over. It’s going to be […]