If you’ve been selected to serve on your chamber board, you can give yourself a little pat on the back. That means you’re being recognized for your community leadership, your business acumen, and the knowledge you can bring to the organization. It takes a very special volunteer to be selected, and then excel, as an […]
I’m a Chamber Board Member. Now What? Responsibilities and Perks
Congratulations! You’ve just been chosen for a valuable and hugely prestigious volunteer position–chamber board member. Your nomination/selection for this role is something you should be very proud of. Chamber of commerce board responsibilities come with expectations… and perks! Being a chamber board member is also a position of distinction and requires a lot of hard work. […]
I’m a Chamber Member. Now What?
Have you recently joined the chamber? New chamber membership brings a lot of benefits, but also a lot of questions. We’re here to help! Keep reading if you’re overwhelmed by the number of benefits. Find out how you go about exploring the components of chamber membership that are most beneficial to you and your business. […]
20+ Reasons You Should Join the Local Chamber of Commerce
Are you thinking it’s time to join the local chamber of commerce? Are you wondering if it’s worth the investment? Or maybe you haven’t considered it at all because you think it’s the kind of thing that only insurance agents do. Maybe you think your business is too small or chamber membership isn’t necessary in […]
11+ Ways to Make Your Chamber Social Media Work Harder (So You Don’t Have To)
Chamber social media is frustrating. It takes a lot of time to make those connections and figure out exactly what kind of content your audience responds to. But it needn’t all be challenges and frustration. There are a lot of tricks, hacks and best practices you can put in place to ensure your social media […]
Your First 90 Days as the New Chamber Executive Director
Congratulations! You’ve landed a tremendous position as the new Chamber Executive Director or President/CEO. It’s a very exciting time but where do you start? How do you build the necessary support you need to be successful? In this guide, we’ll walk you through your first 90 days as a chamber executive by sharing advice from […]
Chamber Ambassadors: How to Create a Thriving Program for Your Chamber & Community
A chamber ambassadors program creates an army of “chamber champions.” They allow you to be multiple places at once and make the most of your limited resources. But… this is true only if you design a worthwhile program and staff it with excited volunteers. Choosing the wrong chamber ambassadors can ensure all your hard work is […]
Chamber Fundraising Golf Tournament Ideas: Creative and Fun Tips for Success
Hosting a chamber golf tournament is a lot of fun but you want it to be lucrative too. In order for it to be a solid source of non-dues revenue for the chamber, you want to incorporate several things. Fundraising golf tournament ideas include: fun golf games with non-traditional rules and creative golf tournament ideas […]
