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This episode is a compilation of some highlights from the past 12 episodes from our 2019 Chamber of the Year Finalist Series. In each episode, guests were asked for one action item that can help other Chamber professionals to bring their Chamber up to the next level. These highlights are the valuable answers that they provided. You can click on each name to listen to their entire interview.
Justin Starlin – Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce
What is your brand in the community? Who are the active players making a difference in your community?
Norma Lansing – Effingham County Chamber of Commerce
Are you connected with all the players in your community?
Joe Unterreiner – Kalispell Chamber of Commerce
Maximize the number of reps with each membership to increase your network.
RaDonna Hessel – Grapevine Chamber of Commerce
Listen to your members through a leadership role.
Ron Bunch – Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce
Find opportunities to step in with a leadership role in the community.
Kevin Sheilley – Ocala/Marion County Chamber of Commerce
Don’t be afraid to BBQ sacred cows at your Chamber.
Derek Miller – Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce
Become civic-minded business leaders for social awareness and impact in your community.
Beth Bowman – Irving Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce
Be the 411 and the 911 for your community.
Michelle Bundren – Murray-Calloway County Chamber of Commerce
Listen to the data and your members and be willing to change.
Dave Jochum – Longview Chamber of Commerce
Create a strategic plan for your Chamber.
Kit Cramer – Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce
Program exploration through a tiered dues model.
Kent Oyler – Greater Louisville Inc. The Metro Chamber of Commerce
Get to know the key trends from the Horizon Initiative.
Congratulations again to the Murray-Calloway County Chamber of Commerce, the Longview Chamber of Commerce, the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce & Greater Louisville Inc. on their recognition as 2019 ACCE Chamber of the Year and thank you again to all the finalists for sharing your tips and ideas that make your Chamber shine.
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