CACCE March 2024 E-Newsletter
The mission of CACCE is to equip Chamber of Commerce professionals with leadership skills and tools
to build innovative Chambers.
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Make Plans to Join Us in Greenville! |
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Your CACCE Board of Directors would like to invite you to join us for the:
2024 CACCE Staff Leadership Development Conference
Monday - Wednesday, April 29 - May 1, 2024
Hyatt Regency Greenville
Greenville, SC
We have finalized the agenda, and we've got a great event lined up!
To make your room reservation at the Hyatt Regency Greenville, please click the link below.
The room rate is $189 plus tax per night, and we have rooms available for Sunday evening
if you'd like to come in early. The group code is G-CAAC.
Reservations must be made by April 7, 2024 in order to receive our group rates.
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NEW - All Things Chamber Webinar Series
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CACCE is pleased to partner with Teri Smiley and Starfish Partnerships for a new All Things Chamber Webinar Series. This program is a staff onboarding program to get new chamber staff members – or current ones if you wanted to use this for staff meetings or a staff retreat – up to speed on all things chamber related. Click here for an introductory video from Teri. There will be six (6) modules in the series:
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All Things Governance – Governing Documents, Board Role & Responsibilities, Committees, Board Meetings & Strategic Planning
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All Things Operations – Financial Management, Staff Teams & Team Culture with a Bonus on Financial Statements
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All Things Membership – Recruitment, Relationships & Retention with Bonus Sessions on CRM Systems, Investment Schedules, and Membership Math
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All Things Events & Programs – Types of Events, Meetings, Programs, and Training with a Bonus Session on Event Planning Checklist
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All Things Community – Development of Strategic Partnerships through Education Programs, Advocacy & Public Policy, and Leadership Programs
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All Things “Extra” – Foundations, Marketing & Communications, Non Event Non-Dues Revenue, and Lessons Learned
The All Things Chamber bundle provides pre-recorded material, averaging a hour per module, plus downloadable notes pages of the PowerPoints and additional PDF documents. Participating chambers will have access to the website through December 2025.
The fee for the program is $195 per chamber. CLICK HERE to register. Participating chambers will also be invited to a private Facebook group for Q&A and connecting with fellow chamber members across the country. This versatile digital resource allows you to utilize the content for a comprehensive staff training or retreat or for individual training at your own pace.
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CACCE Webinar - March 2024 |
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Understanding the Corporate Transparency Act
Thursday, March 14 – 10:00am
Tom Sullivan, Vice President, Small Business Policy – U.S. Chamber
Do you know how to answer your members if they ask you about the Corporate Transparency Act? If you answered “no,” then I encourage you to make it a point to join us on this webinar. The Corporate Transparency Act, which went into effect in January 2024, may require your small business members to report information about ownership to the government. The CTA will impact millions of small businesses across the U.S., and knowing the intricacies of this act and its potential impact is essential for small businesses. Otherwise, they may incur criminal or civil penalties for not filing or updating this report.
CLICK HERE to register for the webinar. The meeting will be recorded and shared with the full membership in case you aren't able to join us that day.
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Chambers for Innovation and Clean Energy recently released the 2023 Clean Energy Jobs & Economic Impact Reports for our priority states, NC and SC being two of those. Click to see your state's impact here.
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Collaborative Strategies for Housing Development: Fostering Community Prosperity
The importance of available, acceptable, and affordable housing options cannot be overstated in the realm of economic development. Housing is a cornerstone of thriving communities, providing residents stability, a sense of belonging, and quality of life. Achieving a diverse range of housing options that meet the needs of all users is a complex challenge. In this article, we'll explore how community groups, including Chambers of Commerce, Economic Development Organizations (EDOs), community stakeholders, and nonprofits can collaborate to develop additional housing options and why this is crucial for a community's prosperity.
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Start the year with a Super Special Deal - an 11-day tour to the breathtaking destinations of Croatia, Slovenia, and Montenegro, exclusively departing on October 14, 2024 from New York.
CLICK HERE for more information or to book a call.
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WEBINAR: Friends, Frenemies or Worse: Working with Your Local Government
Chambers can often have unique relationships with their local government. Some local governments are members, some major financial supporters, and all have some sort of tax and regulatory impact on your members. In this webinar, we'll discuss ways to strengthen your relationships with local government and what to do when those relationships turn sour. We'll talk about how to influence your local elected officials and how to respond when they don't want to be influenced.
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Thank you to all who have purchased All Things Chamber. I’d love to hear your feedback – shoot me an email or comment in our private Facebook Group. Now…if you are looking to ramp up your chamber's leadership and personal development initiatives, look no further! With over 29 years of chamber leadership experience, I offer tailored programs designed to empower your team, engage your board, and amplify your impact. As a certified Gallup CliftonStrengths Coach and a certified Maxwell team member, I would be excited to help you deliver dynamic workshops for your members, facilitate impactful meetings and energizing retreats. If you are looking for speakers for keynotes, summits and conferences for your chamber, here are some of my topics: Beyond Handshakes: Building Deep Connections for Professional Success, The Power of Five: Starfish Principles for Dynamic Leadership, CliftonStrengths, MIND Design Thinking Styles, Social Styles, Effective Communication, The Harmony Hub: Conflict Management and Resolution, and presentations from John Maxwell’s Books – The Leader in Me 2.0, Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn, Becoming a Person of Influence. Contact me today to discuss how we might partner and help your chamber thrive!
Teri Smiley, Owner
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Showing appreciation to your volunteers shouldn’t end just because February is over, and Valentine’s has long passed. YGM’s Anissa Starnes shares 5 Key Tips for Showing Volunteers Appreciation - all year long – in YGM’s March Blog post.
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Aiken Chamber
The Chamber's Board of Directors has unanimously selected Jim Tunison as our new President and Chief Executive Officer. Jim brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to this role which begins March 1. Currently serving as the Director of Membership Services for the Chamber, Jim has dedicated five years to supporting our organization and understanding the needs of our members. His commitment to excellence, coupled with his collaborative spirit and energy, made him the standout choice for this position.
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Anson County Chamber
The Chamber is pleased to announce Sandy Cox as their new President/CEO. Sandy has worked the last 14 years in the healthcare industry. Sandy will officially begin with the Chamber on March 4.
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Beaufort Regional Chamber
The Chamber is pleased to welcome Scott Bowman as their new Membership Director.
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Greater Topsail Area Chamber
CACCE is pleased to welcome Tammy Proctor, Executive Director, and the Greater Topsail Area Chamber as a new CACCE member!
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Greenville-Pitt County Chamber
The Chamber was honored to recognize the 2023 Ambassador of the Year, Young Professional of the Year, Citizen of the Year, and Legends Award recipient during its Annual Membership Celebration, presented by ECU Health Medical Center, on Thursday, February 8, 2024. Pictured left to right: Doug Rifenburg (Ambassador of the Year), Carly Moore (Young Professional of the Year), Dr. Jasper L. Lewis, Jr. (Legends Award), and Dr. Ethan Lenker (Citizen of the Year). For more information, click here.
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Haywood Chamber
The Chamber is accepting resumes for the position of President. Please see the CACCE Careers page for more information.
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Henderson-Vance County Chamber
The Chamber will be having its 86th Annual Banquet on March 7, 2024 at Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center. Sponsorships, tables and seats are available. The theme of the 2024 Banquet is “Past, Present, Future” and will feature walks down Memory Lane, updates on the present and outlooks for the future for Henderson and Vance County. The event will begin with a social, then dinner and program and end with the announcement of the “2023 Citizen of the Year”.
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Lancaster County Chamber
The Chamber is proud to announce they are partnering with the Clemson Cooperative Extension to host the Ag + Art Tour of Lancaster County! This will be the Chamber’s first time hosting the tour, which features a two-day celebration of the rich tapestry of agriculture and art intertwining in our community! Join the fun May 11th and 12th from 9am-4pm for an experience that showcases the vibrant spirit of rural life in our county!
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Marlboro Chamber
The Chamber is excited to welcome Alexa Boan as the new Executive Director. Alexa is a native of Bennettsville, SC.
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Myrtle Beach Area Chamber
The Chamber and Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is pleased to announce the release of the 2024 Official Myrtle Beach Area Visitors Guide. The printed guidebook offers over 160 pages of trip planning know-how, including spotlights on the Grand Strand’s 14 unique communities, local’s tips and details on the area’s attractions, events, restaurants, shops and more.
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North Carolina Chamber
RALEIGH, NC
March 5, 2024
The NC Chamber’s Annual Meeting and Awards is a celebration of North Carolina and our state’s business community, featuring networking, entertainment, and award ceremonies. Join us for a festive afternoon gathering with food and libations. Register here.
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Raleigh Chamber
The Chamber was proud to introduce results from the Regional Skills Analysis (RSA) at this year’s Community Success Forum 2024. The RSA, a survey of nearly 1,000 businesses across the greater Triangle region, collected a wealth of insights on our region’s short and long-term hiring needs and skills gaps as well as how we can move forward effectively.
Limited spots remain for our 3+ day Inter-City Visit & Leadership Conference this April where you can learn about Atlanta's leadership in attracting businesses and diverse talent while networking with industry leaders and community stakeholders from around the Triangle.
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The Chamber of Catawba County
The Chamber is pleased to welcome Melissa Eller as their new Event Coordinator.
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Additional Updates for our CACCE Members |
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ACCE
2024 Annual Convention Registration Now Open
#ACCE24 is one of the most anticipated chamber conferences of the year. The event is scheduled for July 16 - 19, 2024 in Dallas, TX. Winners will be announced for Chamber of the Year and communication awards, sales accomplishments will be recognized and we will celebrate our newest CCEs. CLICK HERE for more information and to register for the event.
ACCE also released an article last month on Chamber Funding Opportunities - click here to read the article.
IOM Blog
By William Pawlucy IOM, CAE, MPA
President, Association Options, LLC
In every article and every presentation, the speaker or writer typically says “Artificial Intelligence (AI) is coming and you need to be prepared”. What I would like to say is that AI is here and if you aren’t using it right now, you are behind. Click here to read the blog.
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