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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AI Webinar Ideas for Your Chamber of Commerce
AI is all anyone seems to be talking about these days. There are the converts who love it and the people who are certain this is the beginning of the end. If your members are covering that spectrum of emotions, it’s time to introduce AI webinar topics. They may be curious about what AI can […]
How to Help Your Loneliest Chamber Members
According to a 2021 Harvard University study on loneliness, 36% of all Americans felt “serious loneliness.” The deepest affected were 18-25-year-olds (61%) and mothers of young children (51%). And it’s not improving as quickly as you might think now that concerns over the global pandemic have subsided. Loneliness rates have been increasing since the 1970s. […]
The Ultimate Chamber Guide to Finding and Hiring Good Employees
It’s still an employee’s market with more positions open than people actively seeking work. While you’re listening to your members complain about staffing issues and the inability to fill positions, and you invest your time and energy in the future workforce in your area through workforce development programs, you may be wondering how to implement […]
Video Content Ideas for Your Chamber
Do you want to reach a younger generation at your chamber? Then video content is your ticket. Millennials and Gen Z flip through videos in their spare moments like Boomers and Gen X read emails. Waiting in line? Watch a video. Waiting for a conference call or Zoom meeting to start? Videos. Watching TV? Yep, […]
Let’s Build Regional Chambers (or not)
There are all sizes and shapes of chambers. There are those structured around municipalities, counties, and states. There’s also the US Chamber. Additionally, there are chambers structured around meeting the specific needs of traditionally underrepresented groups. In the world of chambers of commerce, the concept of regional chambers has been gaining momentum largely due to […]
Show Them the Money: Help Chamber Members Get Access to Capital
Money is tight. Getting access to capital isn’t like it used to be. Even our government is starting to realize they can’t just print more (I said starting, they still have some budgeting lessons they still need to earn). The Gold Rush days of COVID funding that was available to nearly anyone who could figure […]
Collaborating with Community Partners: A Guide for Chamber Professionals
Collaborating with Community Partners is the third and final part of our three-part series on collaborations with local stakeholders. Take time to review Collaborating with City Government here and Collaborating with Economic Development Organizations here. Collaborating with community partners strengthens the chamber’s role as a central hub. There are many stakeholders that have similar causes […]
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