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Ways to Use AI to Propel Your Chamber Newsletter

Your chamber newsletter may be one of the best communication tools you have. It’s an effective way to share information and reach people’s inboxes, a more likely way that they will see your content instead of taking a chance on an algorithm. Newsletters can also be monetized through ads and paid editorials for a source […]

Should You Ever Give a Nonmember a Chamber Member Benefit?

There was an interesting discussion on the Chamber Pros Facebook group this week. And it had responders divided heavily on either side. It’s a common question for membership organizations and gets to the bottom of exactly what the chamber means to the larger business community. If you read the title of this blog and thought, […]

To Charge or Not to Charge: The Ribbon Cutting Question

To Charge or Not to Charge: The Ribbon Cutting Question

Ribbon cuttings are a time-honored tradition for chambers of commerce, celebrating new businesses and milestones within the community. However, as with any service, whether or not to charge for them often arises. Both sides have valid arguments, and the ultimate decision depends on each chamber’s goals and resources. In this article, we’ll cover the pros and cons of charging and […]

21 Awesome Takeaways from the 2024 Chamber Pros Talks Online Conference

21 Awesome Takeaways for the 2024 Chamber Pros Talks Online Conference

and that’s just the tip of the chamber education iceberg! June 3rd- 7th is the 10th annual Chamber Pros Talks Online Conference and we couldn’t be more excited about it. It’s twenty speakers, each speaking for twenty minutes on the most important topics for chamber pros these days. It’s a must-attend event. For those of […]

Looking for a New Chamber CRM? You Need to Know This…

The member dilemma is clear. You want to recruit and grow your member base but if you do, you need a way to manage the membership. Tools to manage members come with a price–sometimes a large one. But some of those expensive options can provide greater efficiencies. After all, spreadsheets weren’t meant for managing member lists. […]

26 Chamber Tasks You Can Do Over Coffee

We get it. There is too much to do and too few hours to do it in. And while we’ve written about the dangers of multitasking and how it makes us less effective, working over your morning coffee doesn’t hold the same dangers (unless you miss your mouth and that scalding liquid waterfalls onto your […]

Food Trucks: Ideal Chamber Members or Not?

Everybody loves a food truck, right? Well, not so much. Food trucks can be a point of contention in some communities. These mobile kitchens aren’t well-liked by restaurants, and because of that, some cities have taken stands against food trucks or limited their opportunities. As chambers, you may be wondering how to best serve these […]

How to Build the Best Chamber Board Ever

As a chamber pro, it doesn’t take long to understand the importance of your board in helping you achieve your goals. They can make or break a chamber career. A petty board can cause division and raise doubt in your competency. A professional, positive board can rally the entire community around your efforts. In this […]

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Frank Kenny is a successful entrepreneur, chamber member, chamber board member, chamber board of directors chair, and chamber President/CEO. He now coaches chamber professionals, consults with chambers, trains staff and members, and speaks professionally. He helps Chambers and Chamber Professionals reach their goals. See full bio.

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