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As you may know, after 45-plus years in chamber work and more than 34 years at the CalChamber, I’ve announced…
As we all embark on a new adventure in 2023, it’s absolutely clear that the opportunities for chambers of commerce…
In my opinion, a key component of success in the chamber business could be summarized as “listen to your members…
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Just like many of you, I recently saw the new Top Gun movie “Maverick.” In the movie (and the original…
By the time you read this, assuming I’m still employed and am alive and kickin’, I will have survived 45…
Three years ago, W.A.C.E. launched its marketing tool — the “Ad Wizard” — consisting of 10 “The Chamber Is…” messages…
When you look at common denominators of the chambers that have been soaring during the crazy, whitewater times we’re in,…