Chamber work can certainly run the gamut and has been described as challenging, frustrating, all-absorbing, unpredictable, busy (of course) and,…
It seems that so many folks in the chamber world, execs and their boards of directors are afraid to “rock…
I often wonder why the salaries of chamber CEOs frequently seem to lag behind those of economic development corporations (EDC),…
For several decades now, W.A.C.E. has been emphasizing the need for chambers to get more involved in the political lives of their communities.
W.A.C.E. research has consistently pointed out that there are five core competencies that business people believe are important for their…
As I look forward to celebrating my 20-year anniversary in the chamber business, I am acutely aware that longevity does not “just happen.” It comes due to an investment of time, money, energy and passion for working in a great, albeit challenging industry.
As we start to exit the summer months and head towards fall, MANY chambers, especially those on a calendar year, are starting to prepare for their annual board retreat or planning conference.
Many chambers serve individual communities within a larger neighborhood or region. Most chamber executives could draw a circle on the…
While talking with a number of chamber executives lately about upcoming board retreats and conference planning, the following questions are…
As I was doing some spring cleaning a few weeks ago, I came across a book, The Heart of a…