Burnout is an incredibly serious problem these days. With technology allowing us to be accessible around the clock, some employees feel like they’re never getting a break. As a chamber pro, it’s not just tech that keeps you accessible. Every minute you’re in your town you run the risk of people coming up to you […]
The Busy Chamber Pros Guide to Building a Thriving Young Professionals Group
When you’re 22 and freshly out of school, working in your first full-time position, you think everyone is old. So at the risk of these future leaders feeling like they’re placed at the kiddie table, a young professionals group is an engaging way to ensure the “youngins” meet people in their age range who they […]
Draft a Chamber Vision Statement That Will Help You Go Places
Last week, we covered mission statements and provided you with 57 examples from chambers around the country (and a couple international ones). If you missed the post, check it out. This week we’re diving into how to create a vision statement that will help your community understand exactly where the chamber is headed. As we […]
How to Craft a Compelling Mission Statement for Your Chamber
In this two-part series, we’re going to cover how to draft effective mission and vision statements that will help you clearly communicate what your chamber is, what you do, and where you’re going. This week we’ll tackle the mission statement and next, we’ll talk about vision. Mission statements are changing. They’re no longer paragraphs filled […]
New Chamber Market: Entrepreneurs
In a 2024 article published by HBR, entitled How the Pandemic Rebooted Entrepreneurship in the US, the authors Kenan Fikri and Daniel Newman claim that one of the unexpected results of the pandemic was the explosion in entrepreneurship. Additionally, these entrepreneurs don’t seem dissuaded by the economic troubles. The authors wrote, “In October 2023, over three and […]
Have a Howl of a Time with These Animal-themed Non-dues Revenue Ideas
Are you looking for some fun non-dues revenue ideas for your chamber? What could be more fun than animals? In this article, we’re showcasing what chambers and organizations across the country have done with animal-themed non-dues revenue events. Before we explore what they’ve done, know that these non-dues revenue events aren’t for everyone. If you’re […]
Leveraging Your Network to Assist Women in Business
We all know the power of a strong network. It can open doors to opportunities, provide invaluable resources, and offer a sense of camaraderie and support. While this is true for all genders, in honor of Women’s History Month in March (and International Women’s Day), we’re focusing on support systems for chamber women and women […]
Doing More with Your Chamber Ambassadors: 6 Ways to Improve Their Outreach
Are you fully using the dynamic potential of your Chamber Ambassadors? While the concept of Ambassador programs isn’t new, the transformative impact they can have on your chamber and community might surprise you. Beyond the traditional role of Ambassador as “official greeter,” you can find ways to do more with your Chamber Ambassadors. These dedicated […]
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