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Chamber Chat Podcast

This is a show for Chamber professionals (Chamber Champions) to learn about ideas so they can better serve their members and community by understanding the role of their influence. Think of it as a weekly show to deliver the kind of ideas that you would get from you your regional, state, or national association conferences.

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36:44

When Disaster Strikes Your Community with Sheriffa Jones

Chamber Chat Podcast ·

2025/05/06

Shariffa Jones, Executive Director of the Spencer Chamber of Commerce, discussed the chamber's role in disaster relief following a devastating flood in June 2024. The chamber served 370 businesses and had a budget of $350,000. The flood, compared to Hurricane Katrina, affected 75-80% of buildings, including critical infrastructure like the fire station and city hall. The chamber played a pivotal role in setting up shelters, coordinating relief efforts, and ensuring communication. Post-flood, the

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27:31

World Cafe Model for Board Retreats with Elaine Spalding

Chamber Chat Podcast ·

2025/04/29

Brandon Burton hosts the Chamber Chat Podcast, featuring Elaine Spalding, President of the Rowan Chamber of Commerce in North Carolina. Elaine shares her 40-year career in chamber leadership and the Rowan Chamber's 100th anniversary celebration. They discuss the World Cafe model for board retreats, which facilitates board member input through small group discussions. Elaine highlights the model's success in generating new ideas and fostering team building. She also emphasizes the chamber's role as a

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33:51

Economic & Workforce Development with Sharon Mason

Chamber Chat Podcast ·

2025/04/22

Sharon Mason, President and CEO of the Cobb Chamber of Commerce, discussed her 22 years of chamber leadership and the chamber's significant growth, from a $3 million budget to over $7 million. She highlighted the chamber's role in attracting major companies like the Atlanta Braves, which led to over 46,000 new jobs and $6.3 billion in private investment. Mason emphasized the importance of listening to businesses, adapting policies, and collaborating with local and state entities. The chamber also

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34:59

Building the Right Chamber for Your Community with...

Chamber Chat Podcast ·

2025/04/15

Heather Lebischak, President and CEO of the North Jefferson Chamber of Commerce, discusses the chamber's rapid growth and success. Launched in January 2024 with three founding cities—Fultondale, Morris, and Kimberly—the chamber quickly gained 130 members and is on track for its first full-time hire. Heather emphasizes the importance of collaboration, detailed policies, and community engagement. She highlights the chamber's role in advocacy, event planning, and business support, including a public

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43:53

Helping Businesses Make Money with Heather Thomson

Chamber Chat Podcast ·

2025/04/08

Heather Thompson, Vice President of Economy and Engagement at the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, discusses her role and the chamber's initiatives. She shares her experience in creating the "Making Edmonton Digital" program, which helped 3,500 businesses during COVID-19, securing $2 million in funding. Heather emphasizes the shift from value-driven to purpose-driven consumers and the importance of customer service, experiential retail, and right-sizing physical space to drive business success. Full

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33:28

Small Business on the Local & National Scale with Tom...

Chamber Chat Podcast ·

2025/04/01

Thomas Sullivan, Vice President of Small Business Policy at the US Chamber of Commerce., discusses the challenges small businesses face, particularly inflation, and the importance of advocacy. He emphasizes the need for small business owners to engage with lawmakers directly and highlights the US Chamber's initiatives, including the CO digital platform for small business resources. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode323 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors

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38:08

Capital Campaigns to Fund Key Chamber Work with Ann...

Chamber Chat Podcast ·

2025/03/25

Anne Hutchinson, President and CEO of the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce, discusses the chamber's strategic plan, Northern Colorado Prospers, which focuses on economic growth, talent ecosystem, transportation, and a business-friendly environment. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode322 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back bringinglocalback.com Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My

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40:37

Rebuilding a Troubled Chamber with TJ Sullivan

Chamber Chat Podcast ·

2025/03/18

TJ Sullivan, President and CEO of the Parker Chamber of Commerce discusses his journey from a top college leadership speaker to chamber executive, highlighting his role in rebuilding the Parker Chamber post-COVID. He emphasizes the importance of data-driven decision-making, such as canceling a loss-making event and right-sizing membership fees. TJ also stresses the need for advocacy and government affairs, sharing his success in passing a bond initiative to increase teacher pay. Full show notes are

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39:56

Income Generating Community Masterplan with Rudy Flores

Chamber Chat Podcast ·

2025/03/11

Rudy Flores shares how his chamber has created a very effective, income generating, community matersplan. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode320 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back bringinglocalback.com Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Resource Development Group rdgfundraising.com Swypit chamberchatpodcast.com/cc Izzy West, LLC theizzywest.com

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41:47

Overall Chamber Passion with Joe Aldaz

Chamber Chat Podcast ·

2025/03/04

Joe Aldaz addresses his driving motivation for his work in the Chamber world which is his overall chamber passion. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode319 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back bringinglocalback.com Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Resource Development Group rdgfundraising.com Swypit chamberchatpodcast.com/cc Izzy West, LLC theizzywest.com

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37:55

Non-profit Collaborations with Crystal Narr

Chamber Chat Podcast ·

2025/02/25

Crystal Narr shares her experience as she has collaborated with other non-profits in her community for the greater good. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode318 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back bringinglocalback.com Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Resource Development Group rdgfundraising.com Swypit chamberchatpodcast.com/cc Izzy West, LLC theizzywest.com

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43:00

Chamber Turnaround with Warren Call

Chamber Chat Podcast ·

2025/02/18

Warren Call tells the story of a complete chamber turnaround which has resulted in what is now known as Traverse Connect. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode317 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back bringinglocalback.com Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Resource Development Group rdgfundraising.com Swypit chamberchatpodcast.com/cc Izzy West, LLC theizzywest.com

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38:26

Engaging Partners in Purpose with Carl Blackstone

Chamber Chat Podcast ·

2025/02/11

Carl Blackstone shares strategies he has found successful to engage partners in purpose. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode316 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back bringinglocalback.com Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Resource Development Group rdgfundraising.com Swypit chamberchatpodcast.com/cc Izzy West, LLC theizzywest.com

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31:05

Fixing Holes in a Storm with Jennifer Hanson

Chamber Chat Podcast ·

2025/02/04

Jennifer Hanson shares her experience of working to overcome obstacles while trying to turn around her chamber. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode315 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back bringinglocalback.com Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Resource Development Group rdgfundraising.com Swypit chamberchatpodcast.com/cc Izzy West, LLC theizzywest.com

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30:48

Reinventing the Rubber Chicken Dinner with Michelle...

Chamber Chat Podcast ·

2025/01/28

Michelle Epling shares how her chamber has enhanced their events to be much better than a rubber chicken dinner. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode314 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back bringinglocalback.com Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Resource Development Group rdgfundraising.com Swypit chamberchatpodcast.com/cc Izzy West, LLC theizzywest.com

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31:35

Small Business Passion with Peter Guzman

Chamber Chat Podcast ·

2025/01/21

Peter Guzman leads the Latin Chamber in Nevada. He joins us for this episode to talk about his passion for supporting small business. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode313 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back bringinglocalback.com Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Resource Development Group rdgfundraising.com Swypit chamberchatpodcast.com/cc Izzy West,

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33:12

National Signing Day with Bryan Daniels

Chamber Chat Podcast ·

2025/01/14

Bryan Daniels shares how the Blount Partnership has been able to grow the National Signing Day program in their community which has turned it into a huge workforce win. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode312 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back bringinglocalback.com Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation chambernation.com Swypit chamberchatpodcast.com/cc Izzy West,

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33:55

Create a Thriving Community with Nikki Devitt

Chamber Chat Podcast ·

2025/01/07

Nikki Devitt share ways that you can really get excited about the positive things your community has to offer which will allow for you to create a thriving community no matter where you live. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode311 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back bringinglocalback.com Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation chambernation.com

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33:27

Thinking Big with Ryan Tarrant

Chamber Chat Podcast ·

2024/12/31

Ryan Tarrant shares how the Jackson Chamber is taking some big swings by thinking big and really leaning into the placemaking aspects to create a desirable community for businesses and residents alike. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode310 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back bringinglocalback.com Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation chambernation.com

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30:36

Creating Conveners with Tara Lea

Chamber Chat Podcast ·

2024/12/24

Tara Lea's position with the Nebraska Chamber has allowed her to create a system of conveners across the state. She shares great insights on how you can create conveners in your community as well. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode309 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back bringinglocalback.com Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation chambernation.com

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