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Who Will Make These?
As I travel to different membership organizations, I frequently talk about the role of chambers as marketers. If we listen to our members, we can find niches of opportunity for them - and us. There are 3 players here: The customer (member), the marketer (organization), and the technology (3rd party developers). I enjoy my relationships with our industry's technology companies, especially Chamber WebLink and ChamberMaster. These are the only 2 companies that have delivered on my criteria for…See More
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What Will Your Chamber Look Like in 5 Years?
Started by David May in Member Sales, Prospecting, Renewals & Retention yesterday. 0 Replies 0 Promotions
I'm doing a session on trends in the chamber industry and would love your input. My questions for you:- How is your chamber different today than it was 5 years ago?- How will your chamber be different in 5 years?- Is 'membership' still a viable…Continue
Large Manufacturers as Members
Started by Scott Filkins in Member Sales, Prospecting, Renewals & Retention Dec 17, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Promotions
I finally have a meeting with an airplane manufacturer (Cub Crafters) in January 2012, I know the big question I will be asked, is why should a business such as theirs (with almost no product sales in their town as well as a company that does not…Continue
Late Payment Charges and Early Payment Discounts
Started by Christine Gehr in Member Sales, Prospecting, Renewals & Retention Dec 8, 2011. 0 Replies 1 Promotion
Do you charge a late fee for dues and/or offer a discount for early payment of dues? If so, what are your late fees and discounts? Continue
IT controls, best practices
Started by Tim Shea in Member Sales, Prospecting, Renewals & Retention Nov 30, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Promotions
Anyone have some examples of internal IT controls or best practices for Chambers.Thanks Continue
branding
Started by Lori Kaye Lodes in Marketing, Communications & Publications Nov 4, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Promotions
We're in assessment mode. I'm curious what other Chambers are doing in terms of branding + how they deal with the subprograms who have their own logos in that picture? We have so much of a disconnect as a result, where programs have their own…Continue
When a member business transfers ownership
Started by Tim Shea in Member Sales, Prospecting, Renewals & Retention. Last reply by Kyle J. Sexton Oct 27, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Promotions
How do folks handle it when a member who has paid their dues sells their business. Does the person who purchases the business have to join as a "new member." Or, does the previous owners memberhsip carry over to the new member. I guess put another…Continue
Does anyone have any experience with scantxt.com?
Started by Tammy McCrae in Member Sales, Prospecting, Renewals & Retention Oct 25, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Promotions
Is anyone familiar with scantxt.com or other companies that provide QR Code and text messaging services?Continue
Retention Plan.
Started by Devin Austin in Member Sales, Prospecting, Renewals & Retention. Last reply by Devin Austin Oct 28, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Promotions
Hello Everyone. My name is Devin. New to "Chamber People." I'm currently working on a retention plan and have determined some interesting characteristics about our ideal members. I would like to compare ideas and strategy with others. If anyone has…Continue
Market penetration
Started by Tim Shea in Member Sales, Prospecting, Renewals & Retention. Last reply by Devin Austin Oct 21, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Promotions
Anyone familiar with industry standards on the number of chamber members vs. the total number of members in the market you serve?Thanks Tim Shea, Burlington, VermontContinue
Calendar Year Billing
Started by Angelle Theriot in Dues Models, Pricing Structures & Tiers Aug 24, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Promotions
We are in the process of trying to switch over to a calendar year billing cycle instead of billing on the anniversary of the month the member signed up. Have any of you made this change? If so, what were the challenges you faced? How did you…Continue
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Lumachi: [loo MAWK ee] to move the unmovable with ease and compassion
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Market penetration
Posted by Tim Shea on September 6, 2011 at 1:05pm 2 Comments 0 Promotions
Los Angeles Area Chamber publishes in-house
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Announcing Bannon Leadership Consulting!
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New non-dues fund raising program
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Leadership is taking other people to a place they could not go to without you
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New questions for a new era in membership development
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Chamber member policy?
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Annual Member Service Outreach Plan
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