Chamber Chat Podcast

Carl Blackstone shares strategies he has found successful to engage partners in purpose. Full show notes are at:  chamberchatpodcast.com/episode316 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back bringinglocalback.com Community Matters, Inc.   chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community   appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Resource Development Group   rdgfundraising.com...

Jennifer Hanson shares her experience of working to overcome obstacles while trying to turn around her chamber.  Full show notes are at:  chamberchatpodcast.com/episode315 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back bringinglocalback.com Community Matters, Inc.   chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community   appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Resource Development Gr...

Michelle Epling shares how her chamber has enhanced their events to be much better than a rubber chicken dinner. Full show notes are at:  chamberchatpodcast.com/episode314 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back bringinglocalback.com Community Matters, Inc.   chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community   appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Resource Development Gr...

Peter Guzman leads the Latin Chamber in Nevada.  He joins us for this episode to talk about his passion for supporting small business. Full show notes are at:  chamberchatpodcast.com/episode313 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back bringinglocalback.com Community Matters, Inc.   chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community   appmycommunity.com/chamberchat R...

Bryan Daniels shares how the Blount Partnership has been able to grow the National Signing Day program in their community which has turned it into a huge workforce win. Full show notes are at:  chamberchatpodcast.com/episode312 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back bringinglocalback.com Community Matters, Inc.   chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community...

Nikki Devitt share ways that you can really get excited about the positive things your community has to offer which will allow for you to create a thriving community no matter where you live. Full show notes are at:  chamberchatpodcast.com/episode311 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back bringinglocalback.com Community Matters, Inc.   chamberchatpodcast.com/po...

Ryan Tarrant shares how the Jackson Chamber is taking some big swings by thinking big and really leaning into the placemaking aspects to create a desirable community for businesses and residents alike. Full show notes are at:  chamberchatpodcast.com/episode310 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back bringinglocalback.com Community Matters, Inc.   chamberchatpodc...

Tara Lea's position with the Nebraska Chamber has allowed her to create a system of conveners across the state.  She shares great insights on how you can create conveners in your community as well. Full show notes are at:  chamberchatpodcast.com/episode309 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back bringinglocalback.com Community Matters, Inc.   chamberchatpodcast....

Angela Wilson shares her thoughts around navigating contracts with other entities that your chamber may formally partner with.  Her experiences provide great insight to make sure your chamber is protected. Full show notes are at:  chamberchatpodcast.com/episode308 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back bringinglocalback.com Community Matters, Inc.   chamberchat...

Bob Thomas, COO of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, discussed strategies for negotiating compensation and benefits in the chamber industry. He emphasized understanding market rates, including private sector comparables, and having transparent conversations with supervisors and boards. Thomas suggested alternatives like performance bonuses, flexible work schedules, and professional development bud...

Rachel Beld, President and CEO of the Vista Chamber of Commerce, discussed the chamber's paid internship program, which matches high school students with local businesses. The program, funded initially by ARPA money and now by the school district, has grown from 42 students in its first year to 74 last year. Students work 100 hours over the summer, gaining valuable experience in various fields lik...

Michael Guymon, President and CEO of the Tucson Metro Chamber, discussed the chamber's advocacy efforts to bolster community competitiveness. Guymon emphasized local advocacy, focusing on workforce development, public safety, transportation, housing affordability, and quality of life. He highlighted successful initiatives like the Coalition Against Retail Theft and the Tucson Jobs event, which inc...

John Tayer shares the process the Boulder Chamber employs when deciding to take on something new. Full show notes are at:  chamberchatpodcast.com/episode304 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back bringinglocalback.com Community Matters, Inc.   chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community   appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation   chambernation.com Swy...

Dale Kooyenga has a very unique background and he shares with us some of his first impression as he entered the chamber industry. Full show notes are at:  chamberchatpodcast.com/episode303 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back bringinglocalback.com Community Matters, Inc.   chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community   appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chambe...

Matt Lofy joins us to talk about ways to create a chamber of impact. Full show notes are at:  chamberchatpodcast.com/episode302 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back bringinglocalback.com Community Matters, Inc.   chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community   appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation   chambernation.com Swypit   chamberchatpodcast.com/...

Derek Rusher shares how he entered the Chamber world after a career in education and has found success by getting involved. Full show notes are at:  chamberchatpodcast.com/episode301 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back bringinglocalback.com Community Matters, Inc.   chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community   appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nati...

Brandon Burton shares some of the resources that he is utilizing with AI after 300 episodes recorded.  See what AI tools you can use at your chamber. Full show notes are at:  chamberchatpodcast.com/episode300 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back bringinglocalback.com Community Matters, Inc.   chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community   appmycommunity.co...

Houssem Touil shares all about a brand-new Chamber resource, Chamberpad. Full show notes are at:  chamberchatpodcast.com/episode299 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back bringinglocalback.com Community Matters, Inc.   chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community   appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation   chambernation.com Swypit   chamberchatpodcast....

Jimmy Lane shares how the Cocoa Beach Regional Chamber grew their revenue by over 33% in a very short time. Full show notes are at:  chamberchatpodcast.com/episode298 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back bringinglocalback.com Community Matters, Inc.   chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community   appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation   chambernati...

Barry Phillips pulls back the curtain to share what today's members really want out of their membership. Full show notes are at:  chamberchatpodcast.com/episode297 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back bringinglocalback.com Community Matters, Inc.   chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community   appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation   chambernation....

Sean Evans shares how the Meridian Chamber swings their marketing on a shoestring budget. Full show notes are at:  chamberchatpodcast.com/episode296 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back bringinglocalback.com Community Matters, Inc.   chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community   appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation   chambernation.com Swypit   ch...

Craig Turner from Momentum AI joins us in this episode to help demystify AI and shares use cases for your chamber. Full show notes are at:  chamberchatpodcast.com/episode295 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back bringinglocalback.com Community Matters, Inc.   chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community   appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation   cham...

Lynn Turner shares tips and strategies around how to manage and lead change within your organization. Full show notes are at:  chamberchatpodcast.com/episode294 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back bringinglocalback.com Community Matters, Inc.   chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community   appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation   chambernation.com...

Todd Sanders shares the two programs from the Phoenix Chamber's application for Chamber of the Year. Full show notes are at:  chamberchatpodcast.com/episode293 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back bringinglocalback.com Community Matters, Inc.   chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community   appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation   chambernation.com...

Mark Owens shares the two programs from the Chamber of the Year application for Greater Winston Salem, Inc. Full show notes are at:  chamberchatpodcast.com/episode292 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back chamberchatpodcast.com/bringinglocalback Community Matters, Inc.   chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community   appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber N...