This conference is geared toward Chamber Executives and all staff members - and we'll have plenty of opportunities for you to network with your peers! We'll have breakout sessions specifically for the staff roles of Membership, Communications, and Events.

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Chambers for Innovation & Clean Energy

Michele Querry has joined our team and will be our Southeast Regional Director.

Convergent Nonprofit Solutions

Talent and Workforce are top of mind for communities around the country – Chambers are uniquely positioned to drive collaboration and cross-sector engagement to spur new solutions. Local education partners can be significant allies in solving the workforce concerns local businesses are facing. Read more about the value of educational alignment in our blog.

Indus Travels

You are invited to join our Rhine River Cruise FAM trip. This is an excellent opportunity for you to experience Indus Travels services firsthand and learn more about what we have to offer. We are only inviting a select group of group travel leaders. FAM trip will include 7 nights round trip Rhine cruise from Frankfurt. The trip starts May 4, 2023. Click here to learn more about the trip, and click here to take our short survey if you're interested in joining the Rhine River Cruise.

Long Consulting Group

Lumin Strategies

Over the past month, Lumin Strategies has facilitated Legislative Breakfasts for our Chamber clients that provide a deep dive into policy issues impacting business and economic generation. These events provide a great value to a Chamber in three ways:

Interested in exploring hosting your own Legislative Breakfast or Advocacy Program? Download our Advocacy Cohort Info Sheet to learn more.

Berkeley Chamber

Made possible by funding granted by Google, seven community centers across Berkeley County will now offer access to high speed internet and six will have Chromebooks for members of their communities. Through their Berkeley Rural Initiative, the Chamber partnered with Google to make these resources available across the county with special consideration for areas that do not have widespread access to broadband. As our world becomes increasingly digital, lack of access to a reliable internet connection has become a burdensome hurdle for those living in rural areas.

Boone Area Chamber

The Boone Area & Blowing Rock Chambers hosted the 7^th annual High Country Economic Kickoff Breakfast January 19th, with a sold-out audience of over 300 in attendance. Dr. Harry Davis, regional economist and Dean of the NC School of Banking, delivered his annual economic forecast, where he stated that North Carolina is in a good position to handle the impacts of a predicted mild recession in late 2023. Tracy Swartout, Superintendent of the Blue Ridge Parkway, gave a detailed presentation on the economic impact of the BRP and National parks in general. A full recap can be found here.

The Chamber will host a Grand Opening for its new headquarters, Thursday, March 16, 2023. The event includes a member drop-by from 12-4pm, featuring facility tours and refreshments. The Chamber will host a special ceremony for its Board of Directors, construction partners, and other local guests later that evening. The 3,400 square-foot facility, located at 579 Greenway Rd, Suite 101 in Boone, was designed and built by 4 Forty Four Construction of Blowing Rock.

Charleston Metro Chamber

This year marks the 250th anniversary of the Chamber. At the outset of the anniversary year, the Chamber created and installed an iconic piece of artwork in their headquarters. This piece is designed to thank every volunteer and member who has supported them, since their inception. In collaboration with LS3P Associates Ltd., and other design partners, a commemorative Angel Oak design was selected to portray the history and impact of the Chamber.

The Chamber is pleased to announce the release of its 2023 Legislative Agenda, the set of goals that the Chamber's Director of Government Affairs, Bailey Vincett, will work to achieve during the 2023 legislative session. The 2023 Agenda focuses on the business community's top priorities relating to building a skilled talent pipeline, criminal justice reform, supporting the military, state fiscal health, economic development and infrastructure.

Greenville Chamber

Liz Horton was recently promoted to chief operating officer with the Greenville Chamber. She will take on additional managerial responsibilities while leading internal operations and working closely with community leaders and chamber investors. Horton has more than 20 years of experience in the chamber of commerce industry and has served as senior vice president with the Greenville Chamber.

Greenville-Pitt County Chamber

The Chamber hosted its Annual Membership Celebration on Saturday, January 21 at the Hilton Greenville. This year’s theme, “A Year of Community,” embodied the enduring support of the chamber’s membership and community at large this past year. The event highlighted the chamber’s many achievements over the past year and previewed the year under 2023 Chairman, Peter von Stein. The Chamber also recognized its 2022 Citizen of the Year, Ambassador of the Year, and Young Professional of the Year award recipients.

Holly Springs Chamber

Tonya Palumbo has been named Interim Executive Director of the Chamber. With over seven years of volunteer experience with the Chamber, including numerous Committee roles and serving on the Board of Directors, most recently as the Chair of the Board of Directors, Ms. Palumbo is well positioned to lead the Chamber during this time of transition. Tonya is passionate about the work of the Chamber and its mission to help businesses achieve success through visionary leadership, connection, education, and access to information and resources. Tonya is excited to use her experience with the Chamber to provide stability, oversight and direction as it focuses on current priorities while also preparing for the challenges of the future.

The Chamber is preparing for Lexpo, the Chamber's annual business trade show, scheduled for February 16. The show convenes more than 90 businesses, of all sizes, under one roof, to network with one another and to promote their products and services. In less than two weeks, the exhibitor booths were sold out. Local restaurants and caterers will share samples featuring the “Flavors of Lexington,” in addition to complimentary beer and wine for attendees.

Myrtle Beach Area Chamber

Partnership Grand Strand (PGS), the economic growth foundation of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC), is pleased to announce Peggy Masterson will serve as director. Masterson will manage the foundation’s daily operations to lead PGS in its mission to accelerate economic prosperity and enhance quality of life across the Grand Strand. Her responsibilities include community outreach and marketing, collaborating with partners, research and programming development, and overseeing the work plans of the foundation’s team.

North Carolina Chamber

The Chamber is pleased to welcome Dan Swan as their new Partner Relations Manager.

Wilmington Chamber

The Chamber will host their 156th Annual Meeting on Thursday, February 16 at the Wilson Center. For over 150 years, the Chamber's Annual Meeting has been one of the region's largest gatherings of executives, elected officials, business owners, and civic leaders. In addition to hearing from the Chamber's President & CEO, Board leadership, and a prominent keynote speaker, attendees get an inside look at the Chamber's accomplishments over the past year and our vision for the future.

Save the dates for ACCE's 2023 Convention - July 31 - August 3, 2023 - Salt Lake City, Utah. Registration is open, so click here for more information and to register.

Chambers of Commerce professionals across the US and Canada provided a look at the inner workings of their organizations when they replied to GrowthZone's 9th annual survey. Click here to read the report.

IOM Scholarships

The scholarship application process for the 2023 summer sites are now open. The deadline to apply is Friday, February 10. Click here for more information.

WACE Chamber Leadership Podcast

Click here for the episode - Executive Search Trends with Eric Peterson.