CACCE November 2023 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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2023 CACCE Award Recipients |
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CACCE was pleased to announce our 2023 award winners during our
Annual Management Conference held in Summerville, SC last month:
2023 North Carolina Executive of the Year
2023 South Carolina Executive of the Year
2023 Outstanding Chamber of the Year (under 700 members)
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Greater Cayce West Columbia Chamber - Tim James
2023 Outstanding Chamber of the Year (over 700 members)
Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients
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Ken Kindley, formerly with the Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber
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Rob Youngblood, formerly with the York County Regional Chamber
Certified Chamber Executive of the Carolinas (CCEC)
Carolinas Accredited Chambers
Continuing Education & Innovative Program Grants
- $1,000 - Lexington Chamber - Angelle LaBorde to attend South Carolina Economic Development Institute
- $1,000 - York County Regional Chamber - Colleen Dick to attend Leadership Development Certification program through SHRM
- $2,500 - Boone Area Chamber - STABLE Workplaces Initiative
- $2,500 - Montcross Area Chamber - Montcross Tomorrow Initiative
- $2,500 - Triangle East Chamber - JOCO WORKS Initiative
Congratulations to all of our 2023 CACCE award winners!
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Tuesday, November 28 - 10:00am
CACCE From the Winners Circle - The Chamber of Catawba County
Reimagined Relocation Guide
Kathy Austin, Communications & Projects Specialist
Join us as we hear from Kathy regarding their reimagined Catawba County Relocation Guide – a new 2-page document with clickable links and QR codes. This new format allows them to share information from organizations in the area that have up to date economic statistics, labor market reports, and other vital information, so they link directly to their website. This allows them to also feature their Chamber partners easily and direct people to experts in the area.
CLICK HERE to register for this 30-minute meeting. The meeting will be recorded and shared with the membership afterward if you aren't able to join us.
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Wednesday, December 6 - 10:00am
Grant Writing 101
Anissa Starnes, YGM Total Resource Campaigns
In this webinar, Anissa will provide you with the basic knowledge and understanding of how to find potential grants to apply for, how to reach out to build relationships with Grantmakers, and ultimately craft a grant application that will be successful in securing funding. We will walk through the basic best practices of these three steps in the grant life cycle: research, relationships, and writing. We hope this will help you feel more confident as you seek grant revenue for your chamber. During this webinar you will learn:
- The key elements of the grant life cycle;
- Why some grants do not receive funding;
- How to determine which Grantmakers are a strong fit for your organization;
- How to best tell “your story” on why you need the funding; and
- How to use your research and relationship efforts to customize your grant applications.
CLICK HERE to register for this hour-long meeting. The meeting will be recorded and shared with the membership afterward if you aren't able to join us.
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CACCE 2024 Conference Dates |
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Be sure to save the dates for our 2024 conferences:
2024 CACCE Staff Leadership Development Conference
Monday - Wednesday, April 29 - May 1, 2024
Hyatt Regency
Greenville, SC
2024 CACCE Annual Management Conference
Wednesday - Friday, November 20 - 22, 2024
Chetola Resort
Blowing Rock, NC
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Promoting Volunteer Success
No one volunteers because they want to do a bad job - yet it happens. How do you prevent it? First it helps to understand what motivates people to volunteer. A passion for your organization or mission, interest in accomplishing a specific goal, helping the organization, and making a difference in the community are the reasons most cited for volunteering. Less altruistic reasons include recognition, business connections, honor or prestige, obligation, and guilt. Click here to read the full article.
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We'd like to celebrate our client and friend, Lindsay Keisler, for her well deserved NC Chamber Executive of the Year Award at the recent CACCE Annual Management Conference. It has been an honor to partner with her at The Chamber of Catawba County and see the impact that she makes on their community first hand. Congrats to all of the award winners.
Lumin Strategies is also excited to announce our new advocacy consulting client, Alamance Chamber. We look forward to our partnership and strengthening your advocacy efforts for the business community in Alamance County.
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Aiken Chamber
David Jameson, President/CEO of the Chamber, recently announced his retirement set for the last day of February 2024. His career has spanned 50 years with the final 18 leading the Aiken Chamber. Click here for more information.
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Asheboro-Randolph Chamber
The Chamber announced that Linda Brown's last day as President of the Chamber was October 31. The Chamber will be forming a search committee to fill the position soon.
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Black Mountain Swannanoa Chamber
The Chamber is accepting resumes for the position of Executive Director. Please see the CACCE Careers page for more information.
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Carteret County Chamber
Tom Kies has retired as the President of the Chamber. Erin Knight has been named the Chamber's new President.
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Charleston Metro Chamber
The Chamber is accepting resumes for the position of Director of Membership Engagement. Please see the CACCE Careers page for more information.
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Dunn Area Chamber
Heather Lawson has announced her resignation as the Chamber's Executive Vice President.
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Gaston Business Association (formerly Gastonia Chamber)
Former Chamber Executive Phil Coyle passed away in October at his home in Gastonia. Phil was a long time chamber executive serving in a number of chambers prior to Gastonia, and he was a Lifetime Achievement Award recipient of CACCE. Phil also served on the Gaston County Board of Commissioners and many give him credit for the passage of liquor by the drink in Gaston County. Chuck Ewart, Danny Hearn and Marc Jordan were fortunate to visit with him in his home this past year.
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Greenville-Pitt County Chamber
The Chamber welcomed 35 high school students into the Class of 2023-2024 Teen Leadership Institute. The Teen Leadership Institute is a program designed to educate through experience and motivate young leaders to take an active role in their community.
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Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber
The Chamber will host their State of the Region event on Friday, December 1 at the Marriott Hilton Head Resort & Spa. State of the Region is just one way that our members can hear updates on local and national issues without a filter. And this year is no different. U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham will discuss how the issues being debated in D.C. - such as the war in Israel and a potential government shutdown - affect us here in the Lowcountry, and there’s plenty to talk about. Our local mayors and the chairman of Beaufort County Council will also fill members in on the challenges and successes on the local front.
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North Carolina Chamber
November 8
Registration is open for Women Lead NC, our most attended event of the year! Join us in Raleigh on Wednesday, Nov. 8 at this dynamic conference designed for ambitious women and their supportive male counterparts. With inspirational keynotes by Judge Victoria Pratt and Kim and Penn Holderness, informative breakout and pop-up sessions, exhibit hall, women’s bookstore, and more, Women Lead NC is your opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with like-minded professionals. Early-bird rates are in effect. Register now.
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Rocky Mount Area Carolina Chamber
The Chamber's Minority Economic Development Committee's On the Lawn Celebration was held Saturday, October 7th, 2023 from 12pm - 4 pm. This event took place at the historic train station in downtown Rocky Mount. It was a free event filled with Networking, Education, Connection, and Family Fun. Click here for more details.
The Chamber's 31st Annual Oyster Roast was held on October 19th, 2023 at Smith’s Pavilion of Dortches. The venue was perfect for holding the 507 people in attendance for the Chamber's signature networking event. Click here for more details.
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Roxboro Chamber
Samantha Bagbey announced her last day as the full-time Executive Director of the Chamber was October 20. She will work part-time as the Interim Executive Director until a replacement has been named.
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Wilmington Chamber
In the summer of 2023, the Chamber, Cape Fear Collective, the Cape Fear Workforce Development Board, and RTI International collaborated on a survey of almost 400 businesses in various industries to identify growth areas and specific skill needs in the Cape Fear region, with results available on the Chamber's website.
The Chamber unveiled their new Talent Attraction brand and website, NCCareerCoast.com, at their Talent & Workforce-focused event in October 2023, providing a platform to inform potential employees about job opportunities, quality of life, and other key aspects of life in the region.
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Additional Updates for our CACCE Members |
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Carolinas Chamber Day at Carolina Panthers Game
Many thanks to those of you who participated in our first Carolinas Chamber Day at the October 29 Carolina Panthers game. We appreciate Ryan Simons with the Wilson Chamber representing CACCE and saying a few words of welcome at the event. We sold 594 tickets with 26 chambers participating - and you helped bring home the team's first win of the season!
ACCE
Did you know ACCE has a Non-Dues Revenue resource section on their website? They also have a Revenue Models Resource Guide, which is a white paper showcasing chamber of commerce dues structures and non-dues revenue streams, highlighting the latest trends, sharing relevant case studies and providing practical tools to help you explore revenue opportunities at your chamber. Click here for more information!
IOM Webinar Wrap-Up
The Power of Storytelling
Joseph B. Henning, IOM, ACE, CAE - President & CEO, Henry County (GA) Chamber
Before podcasts and TikTok, before newspapers and broadcast media, storytelling was key to sharing information and passing down history. Stories celebrate achievements, share insights, and create meaningful connections. Unlock the storytelling potential of your membership organization. This webinar will touch on sharing compelling stories to highlight your organization’s strengths and benefits. Click here to watch the webinar.
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