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How to Do a SWOT Analysis for Your Chamber
It’s that time of year and you might be thinking ahead to 2024. Maybe you’re looking at your chamber’s strategic plan and checking to see if you’re on track. Perhaps you’re considering that it’s time to revamp the document. Either way, a SWOT Analysis is the traditional “gold standard” to analyze where you are and […]
How Can the Chamber Provide More Value?
No one would argue that the key to new memberships as well as retention is providing value for member businesses. But how do you do that in a world where everyone wants to be catered to? It’s difficult to scale. Here are a few tips as well as questions you can ask to help ensure […]
3 Non-dues Revenue Ideas Your Members Will Love
It’s terrific when you can do something for the chamber finances and something for your members. I’m talking about when you can bring in substantial non-dues revenue the kind that builds up the positive feelings your members (and the larger community) have for you, while also providing them with something beneficial. In today’s blog post […]
11 Things Chamber Pros Can Learn from Jimmy Buffet
On September 1, 2023, we lost a big name in music–Jimmy Buffet. As always happens when a celebrity passes, suddenly everyone is talking about him and his myriad contributions to entertainment. But Buffet’s popularity wasn’t because of his complex songs or his professionally-trained voice (he had neither). Buffet had something else. He became known as […]
13 Things You Don’t Want to Do as a New Chamber Board Member
The chamber board is one of the biggest factors in a heathy board. Here’s how you can give it your best.
Are You Considering a Chamber Rebrand? 15 Things to Think About First
If your chamber brand is feeling stale, it might be time for a rebrand. But before you go off and get lost in color and font choices, let’s get a few things straight. Hammering down these considerations will contribute to creating a solid brand from the beginning with fewer redos and a better outcome.
Navigating Chamber Turf Wars with Emotional Intelligence
Economist and New York Times columnist wrote, “If you’re doing your job right, some substantial group of people [is] going to be mad at you.” If anyone knows this to be true, it’s the chamber of commerce professional. While you’re trying to support the business community, bring about greater prosperity, increase economic development programs, advocate […]
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