Let Diane provide that needed boost to advance and/or further refine your Chamber of Commerce. Look over these services and let’s get started on taking your Chamber to the next level.
Your chamber’s board is the driving force keeping operations moving forward. Ideally, everyone is on the same page and moving toward the goals you set. Unfortunately, this is seldom the case without a conscious effort to align your leaders’ goals and create a sense of consensus for your team. When you provide a dedicated environment, in the form of a board retreat, members are able to communicate their thoughts effectively, and achieve consensus.
An amazing retreat doesn’t just happen. It requires careful planning so you can truly make the most of having your entire board in one place at the same time.
After coordinating 32 board retreats for my Chamber, and authoring two books (Chamberology: The Art of Running a Chamber and When The Storm Comes: Lessons Learned), I can bring you the experience required to have an impactful and successful retreat.
Must be completed by your Chamber or I can complete/review results/present for you.
Strong programming for your organization is key to creating value for your members. Review the list below and schedule Chamberology to help advance your programing to be more efficient and effective. Choose from an array of services listed below:
An amazing retreat doesn’t just happen. It requires careful planning so you can truly make the most of having your entire board in one place at the same time.
After coordinating 32 board retreats for my Chamber, and authoring two books (Chamberology: The Art of Running a Chamber and When The Storm Comes: Lessons Learned), I can bring you the experience required to have an impactful and successful retreat.
Set your Chamber on track in your effort to become accredited by the US Chamber of Commerce. Learn what needs to be done over a six-month period to get your Chamber accredited and at the same time cultivate a cadre of supporters who believe in your Chamber.
Starting or refining an existing program to train future leaders of your community. This year-long program needs lots of study and development to be executed properly. It has the potential to do phenomenal work in the coming years. Learn how to incorporate a “Class Project” program to slowly but consistently make an impact on your community.
Creating a 501(c)(3) and how it can work to benefit your organization. Assistance with establishing bylaws, a Board of Directors and Strategic Plan. When a natural disaster strikes your community, do you have a plan for unsolicited funds? Learn how your Foundation can be an effective avenue for humanitarian support, business development and community betterment.
No one knows when a disaster will strike and bring your community to its knees. Prepare your Chamber for the next crisis situation. Developing a plan for crisis management is the key to surviving in our world today.
Start a governmental affairs program to include advocacy, survey, legislative agenda and jump starting a Governmental Affairs Council. Develop policies and procedures to lead your organization into the coming years.
Need to build a cadre of members to energize your organization? Need to build your volunteer base and engage them? Hold this rally for your Chamber. Includes deep dive into services and committees offered.
Need to energize your membership team? Want to develop a new Ambassador Program? Learn creative ways to make this the most exciting program for your Chamber.
How is your Chamber marketed to the community? Do you have a strong brand? Create a full Communications Plan with me culling together all your print and digital media to see how they relate together. Then develop an execution plan where all staff are in lockstep going forward.
Are you continuing to do an event that has seen its better days? Does it make your Chamber money? Is it worth it? Let’s review your event for growth possibilities and new direction.
Want to learn how to develop an effective legislative day at the state or nation’s capitol? Let’s work together to get this program offering going in your Chamber.
Being fiscally responsible for your organization is a task Chamber professionals cannot take lightly. Operating your organization with the proper internal controls, policies and procedures is essential in today’s world.
Let’s take a deep dive into the operations of your Chamber and establish a fiscally responsible path for your organization’s achievement. Choose from the services below:
Review your organization’s financial statements and set your organization on a path for growth and development. Identify strong areas, look at improvement areas, review internal controls and develop an all-encompassing Financial Policies and Procedures Manual for your organization.
Do you struggle to prepare an ongoing budget? Using GAAP accounting, learn to prepare a month-to-month budget, set it up so that it is updated each year. Includes a four-year projected budget per department giving your organization a path to success.
Need to develop a Visitor Center for your Chamber, a merchandise store, a volunteer base to run it or an exhibit to entice visitors to enter your facility? Let’s discuss what your Chamber and Community need to tell the visitor. Let’s talk about the brochures you are using to promote your community. Let’s create a plan together and identify funding to get it done.
We will take a look at your bylaws, policies and procedures and get you started in the right direction for annual updates therefore keeping your organization in an ongoing updating process.
One of the most rewarding aspects of a Chamber of Commerce is telling its compelling story of success. It’s speaking about something you feel so passionate about. Let’s visit your need to enlighten your morning, lunch, or evening event by motivating and energizing your volunteers.
Let’s work together to create the topic most effective for your Chamber.
Each speaking engagement will leave your Chamber with a feeling of positivity and “can do” attitude.
An entertaining presentation to energize your audience on a particular program or activity. 25 minutes
Generally an evening presentation on an agreed upon program or activity that relates to your Chamber. It incorporates your theme and fun into the evening) 25 minutes
What is Your Leadership Footprint? An entertaining presentation to energize your audience to take on leadership roles in your community. 25 minutes
How to Self Publish A Book? How to Cultivate a Good Networking Program? What does Servant Leadership mean? An entertaining presentation to energize your audience on a particular program or activity. 25 minutes
Under Diane’s leadership as President and CEO of the Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce for more than 32 years membership increased 163%. Today Diane is passionate about mentoring others to have the same success with their Chambers, working with Chamber Executives to be energized, educated, and experienced in what it takes to get their Chambers to a 5-star level.
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