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Should You Ever Give a Nonmember a Chamber Member Benefit?

There was an interesting discussion on the Chamber Pros Facebook group this week. And it had responders divided heavily on either side. It’s a common question for membership organizations and gets to the bottom of exactly what the chamber means to the larger business community. If you read the title of this blog and thought, […]

To Charge or Not to Charge: The Ribbon Cutting Question

To Charge or Not to Charge: The Ribbon Cutting Question

Ribbon cuttings are a time-honored tradition for chambers of commerce, celebrating new businesses and milestones within the community. However, as with any service, whether or not to charge for them often arises. Both sides have valid arguments, and the ultimate decision depends on each chamber’s goals and resources. In this article, we’ll cover the pros and cons of charging and […]

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Frank Kenny is a successful entrepreneur, chamber member, chamber board member, chamber board of directors chair, and chamber President/CEO. He now coaches chamber professionals, consults with chambers, trains staff and members, and speaks professionally. He helps Chambers and Chamber Professionals reach their goals. See full bio.

Christina R. Green teaches chambers, associations and small businesses how to connect through content. Her articles have appeared in the Midwest Society of Association Executives’ Magazine, NTEN.org, AssociationTech, and Socialfish. She is a regular guest blogger on this site and Event Managers Blog. Christina is just your average bookish writer on a quest to bring great storytelling to organizations everywhere.Visit her site or connect with her on Twitter @christinagsmith.
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