I spent most of 20 years as chamber CEO.   It was an awesome ride.  Chamber President/CEO…there has never been, nor will ever be, another “job” of its kind in your community. So why does what I am about to say matter?  In my current position I support chamber executives and their organizations.  I have been […]

We wrapped up the final Institute site of 2019 last month. What a year this has been! As we prepare for Institute’s Fall Board Meeting in October in Washington D.C., we would like to take this opportunity to reflect on the experiences of this past Institute year and celebrate the newest 189 Institute graduates. In […]

No one volunteers because they want to do a bad job – yet it happens. How do you prevent it? It helps to understand what motivates people to volunteer. A passion for your organization or mission, interest in accomplishing a specific goal, helping the organization, and making a difference in the community are the reasons […]

4 things you need to do immediately to protect your online privacy Privacy is an increasingly rare commodity these days. Just search for yourself on Intelius.com and take note of the information the website is doling out for free. If you want the real scoop, you’ll need a bit of pocket change—a true testament to […]

From inception, chambers of commerce were built on a foundation of advocacy. They were a place for business executives to gather to talk challenges and find solutions. Public authorities began to see the Chamber as a trusted voice for common interests. Since then, our strength and platforms have continued to grow with advocacy becoming a […]