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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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The Local brings you conversations with residents and business owners of Wheaton, Illinois, uncovering amazing stories happening every day. Brought to you by Fairhaven Wealth Management and Flint Rock LLC.
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It’s not every day you get to sit down with a former Chicago Cub and pro baseball player who shares the same town as you. On this episode of The Local, Marc & Vickie hear fun-filled stories from Dave Otto about what it was like to be drafted to the major leagues alongside notable names like Bo Jackson and Barry Larkin, and how opting for college in…
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Chad Warmington & Brent Skarky from the State Chamber of Oklahoma share the two programs from their Chamber of the Year application. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode291 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back chamberchatpodcast.com/bringinglocalback Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast…
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Bringing Local Back is a new, innovative platform that enables Chambers to be the hero in driving commerce in their communities. Secure your seat in our August 30 webinar to learn all about this program and see what kind of power it offers to your organization. Visis chamberchatpodcast.com/bringinglocalback to register for the free webinar.…
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From the first Latina Lieutenant Governor of Illinois to changing laws for fair housing, Evelyn Sanguinetti proudly shares her journey from growing up in poverty to living in Springfield. A refreshing story of failure, humility, and hard work that made her famously known as The Sidewalk Lady, and how she uses her experiences to make Wheaton a desir…
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Heather Kasten shares the two programs from the Greater Sarasota Chamber application for Chamber of the Year. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode290 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation chambern…
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From corporate guy to entrepreneur, Mark Bridges, founder of Grandpa Frank’s Candy, turned his grandfather’s family recipe into a business that has taken Wheaton by storm. Hear how Mark made his transition from consulting into business ownership, what inspires him, and how he inspires us – and a little bit about his custom candy for Fairhaven Wealt…
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Becky Bartoszek shares the two programs from the Chamber of the Year application for the award-winning Fox Cities Chamber. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode289 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Na…
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In this re-release, learn how Ron Austin started his career at the former Big Eight firm Arthur Andersen & Co, and decided if he had to work this hard – he’d rather work for himself! With unwavering support from his wife, it was a leap of faith that paid off with a lot of hard work. What a badge of honor it was to cold call clients and develop a re…
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Katy Brooks shares the two programs that were submitted on the Bend Chamber's application for Chamber of the Year. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode288 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation cha…
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In this re-release, learn how Eric Schlickman started out as a young foreman with Legos on the playground, then became an architect by trade. He has a truly fascinating story of how networking and past experiences helped him take the leap of faith into the restaurant business. Eric shares how his faith, work ethic, and family are all part of reshap…
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Sandra Wilson shares the two programs from the Chamber of the Year application for the Paducah Chamber. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode287 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation chambernation.…
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This must listen podcast is chock-full of fascinating stories from smuggling drugs into Mexico to helping Navajo Indians! SCARCE stands for School and Community Assistance for Recycling and Composting Education and how their unique name ties into the goal of promoting environmental education. Kay is a human LinkedIn and Federal Express wrapped up i…
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Jodi Owczarski shares the two programs that were included on the Chamber of the Year application for the Michigan West Coast Chamber. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode286 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat…
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In this classic episode of The Local, we revisit our conversation with Sue Wahlgren. Sue began her ambassadorship at Cosley Zoo 39 years ago, when there were just two employees. Today, the team is over 30, and they're proudly accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Only 10% of United States zoos enjoy this honor! Find out about their J…
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Chris Romer shares the two programs from the Chamber of the Year application for the Vail Valley Partnership. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode285 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation chambern…
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Join us on The Local podcast as we chat with Michael Sitrick, a recovering attorney turned President of the DuPage Foundation. Discover the impact of philanthropy in DuPage County and learn how community foundations can transform lives. Michael shares his insights on donor-advised funds, collaborative grant-making, and the importance of local engag…
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Candace Boothby shares the two programs that were submitted on the Chamber of the Year application for the Newnan-Coweta Chamber. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode284 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Cha…
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On this heartfelt episode of The Local, the team honors and reminisces with Vickie Austin on how the idea of The Local was born. As she bids farewell to Wheaton and heads back to her homeland in Arizona where she plans on beginning a new exciting chapter! Vickie's enthusiasm for the podcast and the stories shared are infectious. A must listen to th…
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Zeb Welborn shares the two programs the Chino Valley Chamber submitted on their 2024 ACCE Chamber of the Year application. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode283 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Na…
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Ali Rauch shares the two programs that the Opelika Chamber submitted on their Chamber of the Year application. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode282 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation chamber…
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In this special follow-up episode we had the pleasure of welcoming back Dr. Sheri Billing from The Hearing Doctors, along with her successor, Dr. Ashley Goryl. We talked about life transitions including starting a business, selling a business, buying a business, retirement and working with family. Another chock full episode! Do you have a guest ide…
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Mike Throne addresses the churn we have been seeing within the Chamber World and how to approach balance to avoid burnout. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode281 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Na…
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In this episode, we had a fantastic conversation with Erin Inman from Primera Engineers, discussing a wide range of topics from her experiences growing up in different countries to her journey of acquiring and running a successful engineering firm. Do you have a guest idea for The Local? Reach out to us by clicking here!…
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Bruce Rosenthal shares some unique approaches to attracting, addressing, and securing corporate sponsorships for your chamber. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode280 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chambe…
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Friends for 35 years (wow, are they both getting old), join the conversation with our guest Paul Hawkinson and host Marc Horner. As college buddies, basketball teammates and with more than one golf trip under their belts, our guess is there is a lot more to discuss (with a lot less maturity) then talking about their recent visit to Statesville pris…
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Moe Belliveau shares how her chamber has spun up a co-workspace that has been a huge benefit to their community. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode279 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation chamb…
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John shared his inspiring journey from the inception of a unique golf tee to developing a revolutionary one-size-fits-all golf glove and other innovative golf products. His story is a testament to the power of creativity, perseverance, and entrepreneurial spirit in transforming simple ideas into game-changing products. You will be smiling ear to ea…
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Cindy Cobb shares how she sees the importance of adding a personal touch to her communication with members. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode278 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation chambernat…
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Join us on The Local podcast as we chat with John Trompeter from ComForCare Home Care. John discusses the importance of home health care, the challenges families face when caring for loved ones, and the role of professionals in providing quality care. Do you have a guest idea for The Local? Reach out to us by clicking here!…
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Carol Hamilton shares her experience working with Chambers and boards to address some common strategic planning pitfalls that she has noticed. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode277 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/ch…
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Learn the true meaning of “in sickness and health” with our guest, two-time cancer survivor, Phil Zielke of Phil’s Friends. Phil shares the story of battling cancer and how his eyes were opened to the power of seemingly small gestures of kindness. Hear how “Phil’s Friends” uses the power of good old fashioned care packages to deliver personalized a…
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Join us on The Local podcast as we dive into the transformative journey of St. Francis High School with President Phil Kerr. From safety initiatives, academic excellence, and the secret sauce that makes St. Francis, this episode is a must-listen! Their dedication to continuous improvement and culture of excellence and community impact all contribut…
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Travis Toliver shares some of the tricks of the trade that he has picked up on during his chamber career. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode276 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation chambernatio…
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