10 Ways to Get the Most from Your Chamber Membership
Some people think chambers of commerce work magic—and in many ways, they do. But to see real results and get the most from your membership, you need to be…
5 Things We’re Doing to Improve Workforce Opportunities
One of the top concerns we hear from employers is “workforce.” They worry about finding skilled employees and keeping them. Since it’s difficult to be successful without workers, workforce development…
Don’t Have Time for Events?
A Chamber Membership Is Worth a Lot More Than That. When I speak to small businesses that have let their membership lapse, they often make it sound like a gym…
What’s in Chamber Membership for You? Hint: it’s more than just a ribbon cutting
Years ago, businesspeople joined the chamber because it was expected. It was just something you did. These days membership isn’t automatic for most people but it’s still a valuable investment…
President’s Message
This Wednesday is Support Your Local Chamber Day. We sure do love our members but to ask you to “support” us is off-target. We’re here to support you. When you…
How Can the Chamber of Commerce Help Your Business?
This week, I saw a video on Smallbiztrends.com that advised that for a small business to get the most value out of a chamber of commerce membership, it shouldn’t ask about what…
President’s Message 1/25
I’ve been thinking a lot recently about today’s Chamber versus “our parents’” chamber. Chambers used to be something every new business owner or professional joined. It was a right of…
Chamber President’s Message: Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day
Wednesday is Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day. (And no, we didn’t make this up!) There are a lot of benefits to membership in the Chamber and we hope…
7 Chamber Benefits That Millennials Need
If you’re a Millennial and want to be a future leader or entrepreneur, the Chamber can help. Plus, it’s important you know the Chamber is not just for older professionals.…
I’m a New Alameda Chamber Member. Now What?
Have you recently joined the Alameda chamber? New chamber membership brings a lot of benefits, but also a lot of questions. We’re here to help and ensure you are as…