CACCE July 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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Save the Date - 2024 Annual Management Conference |
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Be sure to save the date:
2024 CACCE Annual Management Conference
Wednesday - Friday, November 20 - 22, 2024
Chetola Resort
Blowing Rock, NC
We will be opening registration this month, so be on the lookout for that email!
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Introduction to a New CACCE Associate Member!
Thursday, July 25 - 10:00am
Introduction to MedicalTraining.me / Illuminated Training
Melissa Godwin Overton, CEO
Join us as we hear from Melissa on the leadership training programs and strategic plans that she's assisting your chamber peers with.
CLICK HERE to register for this 30-minute meeting. Once you complete the short registration form, the system will share the Zoom meeting link, and you can add it to your calendar. The meeting will be recorded and shared with the membership in case you aren’t able to join us on that day.
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CACCE - All Things Chamber Webinar Series |
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CACCE is pleased to partner with Teri Smiley and Starfish Partnerships for our All Things Chamber Webinar Series. This is perfect for new staff members or a refresher for current staff.
The All Things Chamber bundle provides pre-recorded material, averaging a hour per module, plus downloadable notes pages of the slides 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.
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Hiring for Director, Communications
Chambers for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) is a nationwide network of chambers of commerce and economic development organizations working to accelerate the transition to a clean energy economy. We support and amplify the voice of economic leaders and build the business case for clean energy investment and innovation. Created and led by chamber executives, CICE advances an equitable clean energy economy, while highlighting chamber leadership in clean energy and climate action. CICE is seeking a talented and experienced Communications Director to develop and lead our communications efforts to advance the economic case for clean energy among the chamber and economic development community as well as elevate CICE’s profile as a leading economic voice for clean energy. Click here for more information and to apply.
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Introducing...'The Difference' Podcast Series
What is the difference that will allow your nonprofit to reach fundraising goals and ultimately achieve financial sustainability? That's exactly what this podcast series will address! In each 20-25 minute episode, Jay Werth will interview fundraising industry experts from all sides of the table and discuss what has made the difference in major investments, feasibility studies, and successful capital campaigns. Our goal: Provide you with tips, trends, and topics that make you think and help your nonprofit grow in 2024 and beyond! Click here to learn more.
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Have you noticed the popularity of river cruises reaching a point where it has become a challenge to get a cabin in 2025? Let us help you out with that, as you generate NDR from this skyrocketing demand. Embark on an unforgettable voyage through Europe's heartland or Portugal's enchanting Douro Valley with our Danube and Douro River cruises. We have guaranteed cabins available for the provided dates, that would you not find availability for otherwise. Click here for more information. Call Dhruv at 866-978-2997 x844 before September 15 to book your trip!
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Win a $100 Visa Gift Card AND Get 30 Free Tips on Chamber Advocacy!
We’re gearing up for a brand new campaign to help chamber directors improve (or start) their advocacy programs! Starting on July 8, each day for 30 days our CEO Brian will be sharing a tip on chamber advocacy. Since we know Chamber Executives love to shop local to enjoy their favorite things while supporting their members, we are encouraging you to like or comment on each post to get entries into the $100 Visa Gift Card Drawing. Each “like” is worth one entry and each comment is worth two entries (max of 3 entries per post). So, click here to follow Brian on LinkedIn and don’t miss a single tip!
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CACCE is pleased to welcome a new Associate Member:
MedicalTraining.me / Illuminated Training
Melissa Godwin Overton
919-989-5808
Melissa currently works with chambers on their leadership programs and strategic plans, and she has created Illuminated Training “Next Level Leadership” which is a full spectrum, interactive e-learning experience to build a Next Level certified leader in just 10 days. For more information about the program, please see below:
We will schedule a Zoom meeting soon to introduce her to our members and let her share more about her services.
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Retreat Facilitations
“Thank you again for a successful retreat. I cannot think of a better retreat we’ve had!”
Tommy Jennings, President & CEO, Barrow County Chamber
Through Starfish Partnerships, I facilitate a variety of retreats for chambers – Leadership Program Retreats, Board Strategic or Annual Planning Retreats and Staff Retreats. Now is the time to book your retreat for this 2nd half of 2024! If you’d like to learn more about our facilitation services to see if they are a fit for your chamber, please reach out to me this month. I only have a few dates left for retreat facilitations this year.
“Having an outside facilitator is key to engagement of the board when providing training. Through Teri’s guidance and planning, we were able to establish an agenda to achieve our goals for the day. Her expertise in all things chamber was such a valuable resource.”
Laura Strickland, Sylacauga (AL) Chamber
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We are pleased to announce that London Mainor has joined The Chason Group as Vice President of Business Development. You can reach London at lmainor@thechasongroup.com or 912-704-9426.
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Charleston Metro Chamber
The Chamber is excited to welcome Military Executive Fellow, Jason Colón to their staff. Colón dedicated nearly 33 years of service to the U.S. Air Force, culminating in his retirement in the summer of 2023. In his role as Military Executive Fellow, he will work closely with the Senior Director of Military Affairs to support veteran transition initiatives, establish the Military Advisory Council, work with defense industry partners and support initiatives that improve the quality of life for those in active duty, the veteran populations and their respective spouses and dependents.
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Greater Mount Airy Chamber
The Chamber is accepting resumes for their next President & CEO. Please see the CACCE Careers page for more information and to apply.
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Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber
We are excited to share the AI for SMBs Conference on September 17 in Summerville, SC, held in partnership with the Chamber. Hosted by GCM, Summerville's Small Business of the Year 2023, whose CEO Zach Giglio many of you saw present at our annual conference in October. Zach is also a faculty member at the U.S. Chamber Institute for Organization Management on AI and has worked with and trained multiple chambers across the country on AI and understands our operations and goals. Click here to learn more about the conference. The official flyer can be found here.
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Greenwood Chamber
The 2025 Women’s Leadership Upstate Conference, a shared effort of the Greenwood, SC Women’s Leadership Collaborative (WLC) and the Greenwood SC Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Friday, March 21st, 2025, at the South Main Baptist Church in Greenwood, SC. The purpose of this conference is to offer leadership learning and networking opportunities to women that will inspire, empower, and motivate them to achieve their personal and professional goals. The conference will feature a keynote speaker, panels, workshop sessions, a Networking Exhibitor Showcase, and a schedule that includes catered breakfast and lunch. The anticipated attendance is 200-250 women. For more information, download the form here.
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Myrtle Beach Area Chamber
The Chamber (MBACC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jada Hudson as the new Public Policy Coordinator. In her role, Hudson will collaborate with Jimmy Gray, MBACC vice president of public policy, to support advocacy-related activities, programs, research and communications, including monitoring legislation that impacts those who live, work and play in Horry and Georgetown counties.
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Raleigh Chamber
The Chamber and the Triangle DEI Alliance are proud to host the 2024 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Conference, in partnership with Bank of America, where The Focus is The Future on Tuesday, July 23. Members of the community are invited to join us as we reflect upon the past, analyze the present, and focus on the future of DEI in the business community and beyond. This conference will feature a series of panels, breakout sessions led by experts, a key learning moment with Matthew McCarthy, former CEO of Ben & Jerry’s, and opportunities to learn, build, and connect with a DEI lens. To learn more and register, click here.
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Rowan County Chamber
The Chamber is pleased to welcome Sydney Trexler Murphy as our new Membership Services & Marketing Manager. Murphy comes to the Chamber with experience in health care marketing positions and is a graduate of UNC Chapel Hill. She is a native of Rowan County and is married.
The 10th Annual Rowan Chamber Dragon Boat Festival will be held on Sat., July 27, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at The Shrine Club on High Rock Lake (6480 Long Ferry Road, Salisbury, NC). The actual Dragon Boat Races are the highlight of the festival, which features up to 30 teams paddling across a 300-meter course on water, each team is placed in three heat races determined by category and speed (corporate, community/non-profit or club team). For more information, click here.
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South Carolina Chamber
South Carolina Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bob Morgan recently announced his resignation after serving in the role for over three years. Mike Brenan, a former Chairperson of the Chamber’s Board of Directors, will serve as interim president and CEO while the board conducts a comprehensive search for Morgan’s permanent successor.
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Wilmington Chamber
The Chamber is hosting a Talent and Workforce Development Event on Thursday, September 12, from 7:30 – 9:30 am at Lumina on Wrightsville Beach. Gain crucial insights and strategies for navigating the modern workforce landscape while connecting with like-minded professionals and leaders. We are excited to feature Kamber Parker as our keynote speaker. Kamber, recognized as the Young Professional of the Year by the Greenville Chamber in 2021, awarded Small Business of the Year in 2022, and honored with the SC Women In Business Award, is the founder of The YoPro Know. Her platform bridges the gap between young professionals and companies aiming to attract and retain them.
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Additional Updates for our CACCE Members |
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IOM - Southeast Institute in Athens
We were thrilled to have CACCE members attend the IOM sessions in Athens in June! Pictured are Kim Effler (McDowell Chamber), Jonathon Lewis (Moore County Chamber), and Caroline Titze (Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber).
ACCE
2024 Annual Convention Registration 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.
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