Chambers of Commerce represent the interests of business. We are often involved in promoting economic development, convening key influencers to champion visions, and advocating for our members. While we typically generate revenue by attracting investors through sponsorships and memberships, starting a foundation can provide benefits for the organization and the communities we serve. Before starting […]
Nonprofit organizations have an abundance of meetings. Do you evaluate if they are effective and necessary? The Longview Chamber of Commerce believes in continuous improvement. Recently we applied a concept from the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to enhance meetings. EOS is applicable to every nonprofit organization looking to make improvements. The system identifies six components […]
Successful organizations require a team to fulfill a dream. Over the years, I wish I had been more intentional with understanding: The kinds of people I surround myself with, The real value of team, and What to look for in a team. Yes, I evaluated, “Where do I see myself in 5-10-15 years?” But oh […]