CACCE January 2023 E-Newsletter
The mission of CACCE is to equip Chamber of Commerce professionals with leadership skills and tools
to build innovative Chambers.
2023 CACCE Conference Dates
Be sure to save the dates for our 2023 Conferences:

2023 CACCE Staff Development Conference
Wednesday-Friday, March 29 – 31, 2023
Hilton Garden Inn
Outer Banks / Kitty Hawk, NC

2023 CACCE Annual Management Conference
Wednesday-Friday, October 18 – 20, 2023
Hilton Garden Inn & Lowcountry Conference Center
Summerville, SC
Associate Member News
Inflation is Impacting Giving: 4 Tips for Private Sector Funding Now and in the Future
Inflation is taking a toll on charitable giving. For those of you relying on private sector funding, our fundraising consulting experts are here with 4 tips you can use to help ensure that your organization continues to grow and thrive. Click here to read blog.
Chamber membership is valuable, but communicating it is hard. Here's what you need to think about and how to start assigning dollar amounts. 
Lumin Strategies’ proven advocacy system has been connecting members with their Chamber’s legislative work across North and South Carolina with great success. In 2023, we are offering our system as a professional development opportunity for interested Executive Directors or Legislative Committee Chairs. Contact us today for our “How to sell your board on advocacy” guide and PowerPoint template, then join our inaugural cohort in July 2023 and begin building your legislative program. Our cohort receives:
  • Monthly “to-do” list telling you exactly the steps you need to build an advocacy program
  • Sample agendas and scripts for meaningful advocacy committee meetings
  • Templates for creating major events such as legislative breakfasts and regional summits
  • Video policy updates provided by Lumin Strategies
  • Directory of resources to connect you with policy experts
  • Monthly group mentoring and accountability sessions
Email us for more information or to sign up.
CACCE Member News
Boone Area Chamber
The Chamber welcomes 2023 with two new employees and a brand new space. Beginning January 1st, the Chamber becomes the managing agency for the Watauga County Economic Development Commission. Joe Furman joins the Chamber staff as Director of Economic Development, after serving Watauga County in that capacity for the last 20 years. Lindsay Cook joins the team as Director of Operations, serving as the public face of the Chamber’s new 3,400 sq.ft. office space at Greenway Commons in Boone. Cook comes to the Chamber from 4 Forty Four Construction, where she served as the interior designer for the space she will now manage.

The 7th Annual High Country Economic Kickoff Luncheon will be held January 19 at the Grandview Ballroom located at Appalachian State's North Endzone Facility. The Boone Area Chamber, the Blowing Rock Chamber, and the Watauga County Economic Development Commission are proud hosts of this event.
Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber
The Chamber recently developed a new program called CWC Business Watch, modeled specifically for the business community and mirrors the longtime citizens program known as Neighborhood Watch. The program is intended to help to promote safety and security for the businesses of the community through education and alerts. In coordination with the local law enforcement leaders, the Chamber serves as the core of the program, aligning the police with business leaders, and offering quarterly educational meetings. Law Enforcement present prevention tips, as well as educating the leaders of current crime trends during the meetings. During the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers' Association (SCLEOA) Annual Conference in December, the two law enforcement agencies supporting this program were presented the 2022 Crime Prevention Award- an award normally given to one specific agency for enhanced Crime Prevention programs, but this year the award was given to both agencies for partnership. 
Greenwood Chamber
The Chamber is in search of a new President & CEO.  Please see the CACCE Careers page for more information.
Henderson-Vance County Chamber
The Chamber's Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Sandra C. Wilkerson was selected as Chamber President, effective January 1st. Sandra has served as Director of Programs, a part-time position, for 4 ½ years. A Henderson native, Sandra retired from The City of Henderson (Finance Director) after 32 years of service. Her proudest achievements include her family and receiving the distinguished North Carolina Long Leaf Pine Award.
Hilton Head Island - Bluffton Chamber
The Chamber will host its 15th Annual Chamber Restaurant Week to be held January 28 - February 4. During that week, Hilton Head Island and Bluffton restaurants will offer specially-priced or prix-fixe menus, signature dishes, new entrées, and old favorites. Last year, there were over 41,600 visits to the restaurant week landing page.
Moore County Chamber
From Linda Parsons...I want to take a moment to thank you for your support last month along with the chambers that reached out and sent supplies. I've tried to capture this gratitude in the attached thank you letter...please CLICK HERE.
Myrtle Beach Area Chamber
The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber and Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is pleased to share various indicators showing a continued momentum for travel to the Grand Strand in 2023. “We see good things for the travel sector across the nation, and we have no reason to expect any different in Myrtle Beach. The destination is going to have a good year next year as well,” said Tourism Economics’ Geoff Lacher during a recent online presentation hosted by MBACC and CVB. Click here for the full press release.

The Chamber is pleased to announce that Susan Giaquinto has been promoted from Accounting Manager to Controller of the Chamber’s Finance Division. As Controller, Giaquinto will act as the Finance Division’s lead accountant responsible for financial record keeping, regulatory compliance and expanding financial strategic initiatives that provide executive management with the information needed to help guide decisions.

The Chamber is accepting resumes for the position of Director of Operations. For more information, please see the CACCE Careers page.
North Carolina Chamber
January 6 in Durham, NC
Together with the North Carolina Bankers Association, we are bringing the 21st Annual Economic Forecast Forum fully back to in person! Gather with key players and influential leaders from across industries for a deep dive into economic predictors for our state's growth, and gain intel from highly regarded experts, including Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond's President and CEO Tom Barkin.

January 19 at 11 am
Update and overview of the current landscape in ag lending for leaders in agribusiness, North Carolina’s vital sector. This webinar is complimentary and open to public.
 
January 26 in Durham, NC
Join industry experts and NCDEQ officials to discuss pressing regulatory issues, legislation, and policy decisions impacting the air, water, waste, and natural resource arenas.
 
February 8 at 2 pm
Virtual quarterly forum of Cornerstone Members in the manufacturing sector to discuss issues including workforce challenges, future talent pipeline, supply chain, and trade trends.
Rowan County Chamber
The Chamber's 97th Annual Meeting will be held January 26 at the West End Plaza. The theme for this year's event is "Bourbon, Bling & Bowties."

Food Lion - headquartered in Salisbury - donated $30,000 in gift cards to help neighbors in Moore County, NC, recover from a massive power outage. The gift cards were distributed through the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina's partner agencies located in Moore County. The six Food Lion stores in Moore County also hosted free water distributions for neighbors, providing access to a critical resource at a needed time.
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.
Additional Updates for our CACCE Members
ACCE
Save the date for the ACCE Sales Training Conference: Strategies to Succeed | Skills to Build | Solutions you Seek. Join us in Knoxville, Tennessee, March 5-7, 2023. The conference will be held at the Marriott Knoxville Downtown in partnership with our host, the Knoxville Chamber. Please click here to register for the event.


U.S. Chamber - Accreditation Best Practice Examples
CLICK HERE - Accreditation Best Practice Examples Page
On this page you will find best practice documents collected from a number of chambers that have recently been Accredited. These documents are actual samples that have been submitted and are available for reference purposes only in order to assist your chamber. Samples are provided in the areas of Governance, Finance, Human Resources & Staff, Government Affairs, Program Development, Communications, Facilities, and Technology.


WACE Chamber Leadership Podcast
Click here for the episode - Wisdom & Insight with Terri Cole.
In this episode Dave Kilby is joined by Terri Cole, CCE, President/CEO of the Greater Albuquerque (NM) Chamber as she reflects on her 45 year chamber career and shares the secret to longevity with one organization. Cole also offers advice to new CEOs, the biggest changes in the Chamber Industry over the years, what’s holding chambers back from success and so much more. Listen now!