Using the Tools Available – Chambers of Commerce
Are you using your chambers of commerce memberships to their potential? Thinking of your membership as a subscription might help.
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Reimagined Networking Coming to WNY – Let Me Explain
Networking has changed, hasn’t it? You feel it, as you’re getting back “out there” to spend time with people. It seems to be less and less about the cocktail party, and more about a need to target.
Chamber of Commerce Committees – Why You Should Be On One (Or More)
“I want to get involved!” – it’s the classic line from members to their chamber of commerce. But what does it mean? How do you narrow down what “getting involved” looks like to you, when your chamber has so much going on? And how does your chamber plug you into the right involvement, when everyone’s […]
The LinkedIn Algorithm and Real-Life Networking
There is plenty to complain about when it comes to social networking platforms. They’re too political, or too many ads, or too many pictures of food, or “no one sees my stuff.”
Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors: What’s Up With That?
Does your chamber of commerce have an ambassador program? As I describe it when I’m at events talking about some of the ambassador programs we work with: “You know, a group of volunteers that help shepherd new members through the programs, services and opportunities the chamber offers?”
Good Relationship, Good Meeting, Good Event – What Does “Good” Mean?
Everything is good! In the chamber of commerce world, we sure are positive people. It’s important to be that way, right? I mean, we’re into building relationships here, and who wants to be in a relationship with negative people?