Blame it on Burger King or Subway, but people want to have it their way. Basing membership dues on headcount instead of a tiered dues structure is a quick way to turn off a lot of businesses these days. With the downturn in the economy, value is critical to organizations. It’s difficult to show large […]
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The Giant List of Professional Development Ideas for Small Businesses
The average amount spent on training an employee for a business is about $1,071 a year, according to Training Magazine’s 2021 Training Industry Report. That’s a lot for a small business to spend on professional development. They need your chamber’s help. Here’s what you can do. It’s not enough to just provide good work and […]
The Successful One-Person Chamber of Commerce – Part 1: Physical Resources
Congratulations! You’re the sole employee at your chamber of commerce. As a one-person chamber, you are solely responsible for the success or failure of every single business in your town. Whew! Take a breath. That was just a joke. But it may feel that way sometimes. That’s why we have put together this guide to […]
How to Create New Members Out of Thin Air
Did you know that 43% of Americans plan(ned) to start a business in 2022? One third of them would be first time entrepreneurs. Once they start their businesses they are potential new members. But what if your chamber didn’t have to wait for them to get profitable or even get started before you became valuable to […]
How to Improve Employee Morale at Your Chamber of Commerce
There’s a local wine bar I like to visit in the town where I live. I enjoy going there and speaking to the owner who’s always behind the bar. He gives me a personal perspective on business – from consumer sentiment to employee morale across town – things you don’t always get from highbrow reads […]
New Chamber Pros Online Conference Format: Chamber Pros Talks
For eight years, the Chamber Pros Online Conference has made chamber training affordable by bringing together top industry professionals and subject matter experts for a virtual symposium. But in 2022, that’s all about to change. Don’t worry. The same level of incredibly insightful and valuable content from thought leaders will be created just for you. […]
Extra Money in the Chamber of Commerce Budget? It’s Wishlist Time!
Let’s pretend it’s Christmas in July…errr…May…or maybe you are nearing the end of your fiscal calendar and you have a little extra in the chamber of commerce budget. Perhaps you’re budgeting for next year and your board has invited you to get yourself a little “something.” Whatever the reason, if you find yourself with a […]
New Member Welcome Packet Ideas for Chambers of Commerce
Ahhh the honeymoon, when members are new and filled with dreams of how extraordinary membership will be. It’s an ideal time for the new member welcome packet to shine. It goes a long way because you have their attention. They’ve just given you money and they are looking for a return on their investment. It’s […]
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