Part two of our three-part series on working with local stakeholders continues with strategies for collaborating with regional economic development organizations. Part one is Collaborating with City Government and part three, Collaborating with Community Partners is coming next week. Coordinating with regional economic development organizations (EDCs) maximizes your collective impact. It may be easier to […]
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Collaborating with City Government: A Guide for Chamber Professionals
Part 1: The City Chamber Pros need practical strategies to address territorial concerns and build stronger relationships with community stakeholders for the benefit of the chamber and the entire community. In the first part of this three-part series on collaboration and partnership, we’ll start at collaborating with city government and improving your relationship with the […]
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) for Small Chambers of Commerce
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are essential components of a healthy and productive workplace. Fostering diversity in the workplace creates a more equitable and just environment. It also has been shown to lead to increased innovation, creativity, and productivity. But how do you embrace diversity initiatives (DEI) for small chambers of commerce or even a […]
Beyond Networking: Get More Member Engagement with These Chamber Programs
We’re showcasing 9 creative chamber programs and initiatives that go beyond traditional networking events. Here’s how you too can foster meaningful connections, facilitate member collaboration, and drive long-term member engagement. Chambers have traditionally been seen as a networking group. Businesspeople expect to go to a chamber event with plenty of business cards in hand, shake […]
Innovative Event Ideas to Engage Businesses and Your Community
As a chamber pro, you know that events are a crucial part of fostering business relationships and community engagement. But if the average networking event is be losing its novelty again, it’s time for some innovative event ideas to help you re-engage businesses and your community. Immediately after COVID people longed for in-person events that […]
Is Your Chamber Doing Too Much?
“More” is not always the best idea. Here’s why you need to stop doing too much and ways you can streamline your approach for greater success. A chamber is an incredible part of any community. It’s involved in the things that mean the most when creating a vibrant area for businesses and citizens alike; things […]
How to Use Chatbots to Serve Your Chamber Members 24/7
I’ve been known to make a lot of jokes about the rise of the machines and the Terminator franchise when it comes to the current uptick in AI-generated and ChatGPT content. At first, it bothered me. We’re trying to learn how to use chatbots and other tools that could supplant us. Being replaced by a […]
How to NOT Grow Membership in Your Chamber
You want to grow membership, not slow it down, but if your chamber is hard to join you are missing out on memberships. People want easy purchases and they want the solution right away. When your offer provides a solution for their business and it grabs them emotionally, you want them to act now. But […]
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