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| 6/15/2023 | Peer to Peer Training Program In collaboration with the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP), the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce is offering a series of professional development workshops to Chicago Neighborhood Business Development Centers (NBDCs) that will help build resiliency in these organizations. Attendees who go through these workshops will learn ways in which chambers of commerce / business associations can diversify their revenue streams to increase their organizational value. These workshops are made possible through BACP's NBDC Peer-to-Peer Training program grant. Diversifying Revenue Streams to Increase Organizational ValueABOUT THE TRAINING INITIATIVE Given the dramatic and accelerated pace of change in recent years, many chamber executives wonder what lies ahead for chambers of commerce and business associations. How will these organizations adapt and evolve over the next decade and how will they ensure their best days are yet to come? Leaders are asking these questions to help guide future development of organizations that serve small businesses and employers. Through a partnership with the Illinois Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (IACCE), the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce (LSRCC) will offer a three part series of workshops that will look at how the recent pandemic challenged existing organization revenue models and share industry best practices on how the pandemic served as a "tipping point" for organizations to rethink their missions, how they operate, and reimagine how they generate revenue.
LSRCC and IACCE are engaging Cathi Hight, a performance improvement consultant with Hight Performance Group, Inc., to provide a series of workshops focused on how chambers of commerce and business associations can diversify revenue streams to increase organizational value. Cathi has over 25 years of experience working with chambers of commerce and non-profit organizations to facilitate scenario and strategic planning, investor development and revenue models, strategies to rebrand the organization, and communicate the value of membership. Her diverse career experience includes being SVP of Growth Strategy & Investor Relations for the Greater Austin Chamber, VP of Operations for the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, Regional Sales and Marketing Manager for both Dole Foods and Dean Foods, national program manager for the Kauffman Foundation, and a Motorola University Instructor for six sigma, cycle time reduction and benchmarking.
ABOUT THE WORKSHOPS A series of workshops have been developed with that will help Neighborhood Business Development Centers (NBDCs) diversify their revenue for financial sustainability. The first workshop is 1. Evolving Membership Models Many member-based organizations have been using the Fair Share model since their inception. Members have different motivations to engage and a “one size fits all” approach is passe. Explore different membership models and consider which model is best for your organization. The right model could attract more members and increase engagement and revenue. In this workshop, we’ll explore:
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| 6/20/2023 | The Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program is now offering a Staffing Grant to help cover the cost of hiring staff to complete energy-saving projects for Ameren Illinois business customers, allowing owners and managers to focus budgets on projects instead of labor. Join us (and feel free to share with your members too!) for this virtual webinar to learn more about the Staffing Grant and how your business can take advantage to start saving on energy costs today. |
| 6/22/2023 | How to Speak Chamber is a 75 minute 'Zoomposium' that combines key lessons from Pat McGaughey's "Best Boards in America" presentation which addresses roles and responsibilities, plus lessons from his Chamber Membership Sales Symposium program that defines the value of the Chamber and how to tell & sell the Chamber story. The third benefit of this program is a focus on volunteer re-engagement. As Pat mentions in his 'Pandemic Fatigue' blog, "We all know how tough it is for people to come back from a two-week vacation, but the pandemic was tantamount to a 75 week break from regular work and getting everyone back needs all the support we can get." The program itinerary highlights the following:
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Events available for Registration... All Things Chamber On-Demand Webinar Program 2/23/2024 - 12/31/2025 register for this event... Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for Chamber Professionals 12/9/2024 register for this event... |
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