Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs are becoming popular at chambers as many organizations look to give all members of the community entry and a voice at the table. For some, it’s a natural progression of work that’s already happening in their community. For others, it’s the chamber leading the efforts. But if DEI is something […]
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Prep for Small Business Season: Ramp Up Your Chamber Email Newsletter
It’s Small Business Season and it’s time to ramp up one of your marketing tools–the Chamber email newsletter. Newsletters can be time-consuming but they can also keep the chamber top of mind for recipients. They are a good way to provide timely information to your community and you can create fun themes surrounding the content–like […]
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 […]
15 New Business Trends Chambers Can Help Members Tackle
Many businesses have struggled for a couple of years now, but 2022 seems to be bringing things to a head with supply chain issues, inflation, and hiring difficulties. These are not new business trends – you’re familiar with these challenges by now. As chamber pros, it feels frustrating and disconcerting to know that many of […]
Young Professionals Group: How to Find (or Start) One Near You
Chamber pros: Swipe this article! We wrote it just for you. All of the images are attribution-free. The text has been optimized for the phrase “young professionals group” so you can use it on your website or blog to help young professionals find and join your group. Be sure to customize the last section to […]
The Great Resignation of 2021 and Chamber Staffing
The Great Resignation of 2021 is a mass movement that employers are facing as employees turn in resignations at a record pace. Your chamber of commerce has been dealing with this on behalf of your members who are struggling to find help, especially in hospitality. You’ve stepped up and created job fairs, networking events, and […]
“Chamber TV” — Time to Start Your Own Channel?
Is it time to create your own Chamber TV “channel” and take advantage of our binge-watching culture? Gen Xers and Millennials may be the last generations who will remember eagerly waiting for the right day and time to watch their favorite show. Some of us might’ve even changed plans “back in the day” in order […]
The Worker Shortage of 2021: How to Help Chamber Members Find Employees
With unemployment so high during COVID, who would have thought that it would be followed by a worker shortage. This labor shortage has been a topic of conversation occurring on the Chamber Professionals Facebook group. The problem is employees. Not the ones they have now, but finding more. Businesses all over the country are finding […]