Chamber Channel Podcasts
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Best Practices - Non-Dues Revenue
August 06, 2006 18:31Norma Lansing, director of the Greater Effingham Chamber of Commerce in Effingham, Illinois raises about $2500 in extra revenue through the creation of special interest groups that serve the needs of specific types of organizations present in her Chamber. For an extra membership fee, special perks and services are provided to these members.
Best Practices - Staff Development
August 06, 2006 18:30Norma Lansing, director of the Greater Effingham Chamber of Commerce in Effingham, Illinois says the best way to ensure consistency with Chamber policy is to develop a policy manual. The manual should be a guide for what actions to take regarding federal, state and local laws, as well as a section devoted to personnel management and administrative needs.
Funniest Chamber Stories
August 06, 2006 18:29Melody Longstreth, director of the Waynesburg Area Chamber of Commerce in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania has been with the chamber for almost 20 years, and she still doesn't know how to crochet.
Best Practices - Economic Development
June 01, 2006 23:22John Williams, President of the Randolph-Metrocom Chamber of Commerce doesn't run a typical chamber. His chamber extends across 10 cities. To hear more about how he does it, he can be contacted at john.williams(at)randolphmetrocomchamber.org or (210) 658-8322.
Best Practices - Event Management
June 01, 2006 23:22A small chamber like the Lancaster, Texas Chamber of Commerce doesn't make all of its revenue from member dues. With only 350 members, Joe Johnson, CEO, says these dues only pay about 60 - 65% of the overall operating cost of the company. So, he hosts a golf tournament every year that makes about $38,000. For more information, he can be contacted at jjohnson(at)lancastertx.org or (972) 227-2579.
Best Practices - Economic Development
June 01, 2006 23:21John Williams, President of the Randolph-Metrocom Chamber of Commerce doesn't run a typical chamber. His chamber extends across 10 cities. To hear more about how he does it, he can be contacted at john.williams(at)randolphmetrocomchamber.org or (210) 658-8322.
Best Practices - Web Development
June 01, 2006 23:20Kent Dykes, Executive Director of the Greater Easley, S.C. Chamber of Commerce says about 250 people visit his chamber's Web site every day. He invites you to visit at www.easleychamber.org and see how a well-performing chamber Web site looks. For more information, Kent Dykes can be contacted at (864) 859-2693.
Best Practices - Non Dues Revenue
June 01, 2006 23:19Torance Hinland, Executive Director of the Union County, S.C. Chamber of Commerce knows that a small chamber sometimes needs a little help to make ends meet. His recommendation: Combine the city's economic development board with the chamber and have shared board members to avoid confusions that may arise from the combination. Torance Hinland can be reached at torance(at)unionsc.org or toll-free at (877) 202-8755.
Best Practices - Networking
May 24, 2006 20:41Becca Stoka, president of the El Campo Camber of Commerce and her team revived a dying yearly event into something enjoyable for chamber members and sponsors. Becca Stoka can be reached at (979) 543-2713 or by visiting the El Campo, Texas Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture Web site at www.elcampochamber.com
Best Practices - Networking
May 24, 2006 20:39Becca Stoka, president of the El Campo Camber of Commerce and her team revived a dying yearly event into something enjoyable for chamber members and sponsors. Becca Stoka can be reached at (979) 543-2713 or by visiting the El Campo, Texas Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture Web site at www.elcampochamber.com
Best Practices - Networking
May 23, 2006 23:53The El Campo Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture funded and built a bowling center through the aid of private investors and loans. Networking was essential for a plan like this, possibly never accomplished anywhere else in the country, and Becca Stoka, the chamber’s president, tells how she did it. Becca Stoka can be reached at (979) 543-2713 or by visiting the El Campo, Texas Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture Web site at www.elcampochamber.com
Best Practices - Economic Development
May 23, 2006 23:38Carolyn Hutcheson and the Polk County, Ga. Chamber of Commerce has just built a third speculative building. She discusses how her chamber has gone about constructing speculative buildings and the types of businesses they attract. Carolyn Hutchenson can be reached at (770) 684-8760 or by e-mail at polkcty(at)bellsouth.net
Best Practices - Investor / Member Relations
May 23, 2006 19:45Giovanna Phillips. president of the Southlake, Texas Chamber of Commerce lets her members know she cares and gets feedback from them through a program she calls "Questions of the Month." in this program, a monthly question is e-mailed out to her members asking about what they need, or if they are established, what it took them to get started. She also invited feedback on how the chamber is doing, and uses the replies to better the services the chamber provides. For more information, contact ...
Best Practices - Investor / Member Relations
May 23, 2006 19:44Giovanna Phillips. president of the Southlake, Texas Chamber of Commerce lets her members know she cares and gets feedback from them through a program she calls "Questions of the Month." in this program, a monthly question is e-mailed out to her members asking about what they need, or if they are established, what it took them to get started. She also invited feedback on how the chamber is doing, and uses the replies to better the services the chamber provides. For more information, contact ...
Best Practices - Professional Development
May 23, 2006 19:43Positive attitudes and empathy are what Hollie Jones looks for in leaders. In addition, she has several other traits she believes all leaders should have. Hollie Jones can be contacted at (229) 776-7718 or e-mail her at [email protected].
Best Practices - Professional Development
May 23, 2006 19:42Positive attitudes and empathy are what Hollie Jones looks for in leaders. In addition, she has several other traits she believes all leaders should have. Hollie Jones can be contacted at (229) 776-7718 or e-mail her at [email protected].
Best Practices - Public Relations
May 23, 2006 19:40Gary Driscoll, President of the Portland Chamber of Commerce, has taken the word "community" to a whole new level. The word "unity," broken into an acronym, is what he is suggesting for his chamber's theme. He can be reached at portcofc(at)bellsouth.net or (615) 325-9032.
Best Practices - Volunteer leadership
May 23, 2006 19:40George Warren has lived in Henderson, Ky. his entire life. As the President of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce, he knows that being a life-long resident is a valuable asset, but his experience has shown him that bringing in directors from outside of the area brings new perspectives and prevents "tunnel vision" from hindering the efforts of the chamber. George Warren can be reached at (270) 826-9531 or geohwarren(at)hendersonchamber.com.
Best Practices - Fund Raising
May 23, 2006 19:39When Gaye Shaw, president of the Edmonton and Metcalf County Chamber of Commerce says she has the biggest little chamber in the state, she's not bragging. Per-capita, she has more members then any other chamber in Kentucky - more than 300 in a community of 10,000 people. Her secret? A 10 hour radio telethon. To learn more, contact her at metchamb(at)scrtc.com or (270) 722-3222.
Best Practices - Public Relations
May 23, 2006 19:39Gary Driscoll, President of the Portland Chamber of Commerce, has taken the word "community" to a whole new level. The word "unity," broken into an acronym, is what he is suggesting for his chamber's theme. He can be reached at portcofc(at)bellsouth.net or (615) 325-9032.
Best Practices - Networking
May 23, 2006 19:37Building networks through contests, prizes, dinners and crazy hats are just a few ideas given by Diane Probst, President and CEO of the Rockport-Folsom area Chamber of Commerce. Watching networks form and grow in her community in formal and informal sessions is something her chamber strives to do. For more information, contact her at president(at)1rockport.com or by phone at (361) 729-6445.
Best Practices - Fund Raising
May 23, 2006 19:37When Gaye Shaw, president of the Edmonton and Metcalf County Chamber of Commerce says she has the biggest little chamber in the state, she's not bragging. Per-capita, she has more members then any other chamber in Kentucky - more than 300 in a community of 10,000 people. Her secret? A 10 hour radio telethon. To learn more, contact her at metchamb(at)scrtc.com or (270) 722-3222.
Best Practices - Investor / Member Relations
May 23, 2006 19:34Cindy Klein, Executive Director of Leadership Tyler, has a program oriented towards a common goal of improving the quality of life for all the members of her Texas community. This "enhanced program" pushes all members to work for a common goal, and she says it works. For more information, Cindy klein can be reached at (903) 535-9242 or by e-mail at cklein(at)tylertexas.com.
Best Practices - Event management
May 23, 2006 19:34Deana Epperly Karem, the new Executive Director of the Oldham, Ky., Chamber of Commerce explains some of the techniques she uses to put on a good event, from e-mailing invitations to save printing and opstage costs to setting up different registration lines to get people through faster. For more information, she can be reached at (502) 222-1635 or dekarem(at)oldhamcountychamber.com.
Best Practices - Investor / Member Relations
May 23, 2006 19:31Camden, S.C. Chamber of Commerce president Buddy Clark has joined forces with the community newspaper to provide advertising for new members. The newspaper gives him discounts, and the chamber members essentially get a free ad with their membership dues. For more information, contact Buddy Clark at (803) 432-2525 or buddyclark1(at)bellsouth.net.