As chamber executives we wear many hats! We’re advocates for our small business members, we educate our members through our programming, and let’s not forget that networking thing we do. Being a connector IS the business of today’s chamber executive. We connect people for many different reasons. We connect people to: Solve problems Generate business Create […]
The 30 Second Elevator Speech
Ok, you just ran into a potential member on the street corner waiting for the “walk” light. Do you have a 30-second chamber membership pitch? It doesn’t need to be elaborate; it just needs to be tight, succinct. Explain the value of chamber membership: advocacy, networking, building a stronger community. What businessperson doesn’t want their chamber advocating […]
Standing Committee vs. Task Force
What’s the difference? In simple terms, one is permanent and one is temporary. One is difficult to disband, the other already has a term limit. Hence, the main reason to create a task force. Standing Committee (permanent) – think finance committee, government affairs committee, annual meeting committee, etc. Task Force (temporary) – think special event, purchasing a […]
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