Building the Right Chamber for Your Community with Heather Lebischak
Chamber Chat Podcast
Heather Lebischak, President and CEO of the North Jefferson Chamber of Commerce, discusses the chamber's rapid growth and success. Launched in January 2024 with three founding cities—Fultondale, Morris, and Kimberly—the chamber quickly gained 130 members and is on track for its first full-time hire. Heather emphasizes the importance of collaboration, detailed policies, and community engagement. She highlights the chamber's role in advocacy, event planning, and business support, including a public policy committee and an incubator space for minority-owned businesses. Heather also stresses...
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Helping Businesses Make Money with Heather Thomson
Chamber Chat Podcast
Heather Thompson, Vice President of Economy and Engagement at the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, discusses her role and the chamber's initiatives. She shares her experience in creating the "Making Edmonton Digital" program, which helped 3,500 businesses during COVID-19, securing $2 million in funding. Heather emphasizes the shift from value-driven to purpose-driven consumers and the importance of customer service, experiential retail, and right-sizing physical space to drive business success. Full show notes are at: Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local...
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Small Business on the Local & National Scale with Tom Sullivan
Chamber Chat Podcast
Thomas Sullivan, Vice President of Small Business Policy at the US Chamber of Commerce., discusses the challenges small businesses face, particularly inflation, and the importance of advocacy. He emphasizes the need for small business owners to engage with lawmakers directly and highlights the US Chamber's initiatives, including the CO digital platform for small business resources. Full show notes are at: Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back Community Matters, Inc. App My Community Resource Development Group Swypit ...
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Capital Campaigns to Fund Key Chamber Work with Ann Hutchison
Chamber Chat Podcast
Anne Hutchinson, President and CEO of the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce, discusses the chamber's strategic plan, Northern Colorado Prospers, which focuses on economic growth, talent ecosystem, transportation, and a business-friendly environment. Full show notes are at: Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back Community Matters, Inc. App My Community Resource Development Group Swypit Izzy West, LLC
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Rebuilding a Troubled Chamber with TJ Sullivan
Chamber Chat Podcast
TJ Sullivan, President and CEO of the Parker Chamber of Commerce discusses his journey from a top college leadership speaker to chamber executive, highlighting his role in rebuilding the Parker Chamber post-COVID. He emphasizes the importance of data-driven decision-making, such as canceling a loss-making event and right-sizing membership fees. TJ also stresses the need for advocacy and government affairs, sharing his success in passing a bond initiative to increase teacher pay. Full show notes are at: Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back Community...
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Income Generating Community Masterplan with Rudy Flores
Chamber Chat Podcast
Rudy Flores shares how his chamber has created a very effective, income generating, community matersplan. Full show notes are at: Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back Community Matters, Inc. App My Community Resource Development Group Swypit Izzy West, LLC
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Overall Chamber Passion with Joe Aldaz
Chamber Chat Podcast
Joe Aldaz addresses his driving motivation for his work in the Chamber world which is his overall chamber passion. Full show notes are at: Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back Community Matters, Inc. App My Community Resource Development Group Swypit Izzy West, LLC
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Non-profit Collaborations with Crystal Narr
Chamber Chat Podcast
Crystal Narr shares her experience as she has collaborated with other non-profits in her community for the greater good. Full show notes are at: Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back Community Matters, Inc. App My Community Resource Development Group Swypit Izzy West, LLC
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Chamber Turnaround with Warren Call
Chamber Chat Podcast
Warren Call tells the story of a complete chamber turnaround which has resulted in what is now known as Traverse Connect. Full show notes are at: Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back Community Matters, Inc. App My Community Resource Development Group Swypit Izzy West, LLC
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Engaging Partners in Purpose with Carl Blackstone
Chamber Chat Podcast
Carl Blackstone shares strategies he has found successful to engage partners in purpose. Full show notes are at: Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back Community Matters, Inc. App My Community Resource Development Group Swypit Izzy West, LLC
info_outlineJimmy Lane shares how the Cocoa Beach Regional Chamber grew their revenue by over 33% in a very short time.
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