10+ Tips for Saving Money on Your Business Expenses
The MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index reached its highest level of confidence since COVID in Q3 of 2023. Yet, there are still many businesses that are battling rising…
September Message from the President & CEO
September brings with it a sense of anticipation and transformation. The warm hues of autumn are just around the corner. And the Alameda Chamber & Economic Alliance is gearing up…
The Mutual Benefit of Content Marketing with the Chamber
As a business owner, you’ve undoubtedly heard of the importance of content marketing. But if not, here’s the short version of it. Content marketing is producing content on topics of…
Getting Ready for an Amazing 2024
In the bustling world of small business, as entrepreneurs and professionals, we often find ourselves caught in the whirlwind of routines, habits, and attachments that no longer serve our growth,…
3 Reasons “Businesses of One” Need an Alameda Chamber Membership
If you’re a solopreneur, you’re likely putting in some long hours building your business. Anything that helps you be more productive for a small investment is a necessity for you…
The Halo Effect: a Cheap and Easy Way to Improve Your Branding
Have you ever heard the phrase, “You are the company you keep?” It has good and bad ramifications, doesn’t it? It’s often applied to young people and their friends. But…
Grow Your Business Socially
Did your parents ever say, “Monkey see, monkey do.”? Perhaps you were trying to win an argument by telling them how you’re the only person not allowed to do something,…
Unlocking LinkedIn’s Potential for Business Growth
Do you think of LinkedIn as a platform solely for job seekers? While the world’s largest professional network is widely recognized as a platform for job candidates and recruiters to…
Do You Have a “Johnny the Bagger” Customer Experience Story?
People talk about customer experience all the time and they tell stories of big productions by national companies. But you don’t have to have a big budget to make a…
5 Ways the Alameda Chamber Can Make Your Professional Life Easier
We’re all so busy these days. That’s part of the reason life hacks are so popular. But did you know one of the best professional life hacks is chamber membership?…