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…

In this podcast Erik gets a chance to chat about HR trends, challenges and solutions on a national scale with Yutaka Takagi, Principal Product Evangelist with isolved and how that transfers to our mountain communities with local isolved Business Coach Scott Trainer. They discuss what national trends are happening around employee engagement and rete…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Erik is joined by Tony Martinez, Founder and President of Cornerstone Insurance and Financial Group to discuss the vital role that proper insurance coverage plays in owning and operating a business of any size. Tony talks about some potential pitfalls that may occur but focuses more on the idea that working with an insurance broker is relational ra…

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…

Sarah Sladek shares the how and why for chambers to be interested in engaging with the younger generations. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode275 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation chambernat…

John Chen shares some fun ways to keep your members engaged while creating higher quality meetings. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode274 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation chambernation.com …

Brian Francis shares from his consulting experience about the importance for Chambers to be involved with policy and advocacy. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode273 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chambe…

Candance Brake shares her perspective on the importance of civic engagement between your chamber and elected officials and local government. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode272 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/cham…

It's a real "plodcast" this time with Vail Valley Mountain Trail Alliance as we hike and talk! Erik is joined by Ernest Saeger, Executive Director with VVMTA and Nicky Asselin, Development and Engagement Manager. Join this trio as they head up Boneyard in Eagle on a cold Spring morning to talk about spring trails, hiking, protecting our resources (…

Arthur Havlicek shares his experiences with navigating through mergers, acquisitions, and affiliations with other chambers and membership organizations. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode271 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommun…

Erik gets a tour of the new medical spa in town, Apres IV, Aesthetics and Dental Haus from Dr. Hillery Oliver. Dr. Oliver talks with Erik about their multifaceted business, from skincare to dental and more while trying not to look too closely at how Erik himself is aging. Yes, he was invited back for a free consultation and you are too! Dr. Oliver …

Christine Cribb shares her experience with rapid membership growth as they came out of the pandemic. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode270 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation chambernation.com…

Amy Cloud shares the ways in which your state chamber can be a great resource for you. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode269 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation chambernation.com Yiftee yiftee…

Erik has a chance to visit an actual podcast room in the Slifer House, Slifer Smith and Frampton's shared workspace, with guests Jay Peterson and Kim Fritzler. They discuss the Slifer Foundation, why community involvement is so important and the upcoming Skivenger event to benfit the Community Market. The 4th annual Skivenger Hunt is a fun-filled d…

Brian Bondy dives into the argument about why chambers should actively promote themselves. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode268 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation chambernation.com Yiftee yi…

Erik has a chance to chat with Nancy Heard, GM of Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park and it's such an enlightening conversation! From the history of the Caverns, to the creation of the first attraction, to the addition of Iron Mountain Hot Springs, this longtime local business has been growing strategically and with community in mind. Nancy shares sto…

Janet Kenefsky explores how to overcome the vocal minority when it comes to implementing change at your chamber. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode267 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation chamb…

Erik had a chance to take his mic on the road for another "plodcast" and couldn't be happier to visit the fabled Alliance Moving Systems warehouse. Owner/Operator Andy Clark takes Erik on a tour of the facility that includes residential moving, document storage and shredding, what you might expect from this type of business. Then things get a littl…

Ali Rauch is a great example of the energy that a new CEO can bring to an organization to be a real change agent. You can also be a change agent, even if you aren't new! Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode266 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Comm…

Kaytee Lorentzen shares how chambers can utilize AI to bring efficiency to many processes within their organizations. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode265 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation …

Jaime di Paulo shares how the Illinois Hispanic Chamber is utilizing data and technology. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode264 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation chambernation.com Yiftee yif…

Renee Earls shares details about the Odessa Chamber's new teacher reception. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode263 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation chambernation.com Yiftee yiftee.com Swypi…

Dan Culhane tells how the Ames Chamber has approached fundraising for quality of place projects to enhance their community. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode262 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber N…

Erik is joined by Vail Valley Partnership President and CEO Chris Romer to discuss Senate Bill 24-033 that has recently been introduced in the Colorado Senate. Vail Valley Partnership’s board has expressed opposition to this legislation due to the negative impacts on our economy. We believe it will essentially destroy spring, summer, and fall touri…

Bryce Riggs shares how the Seneca Regional Chamber strives to have a culture that fosters huge results. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode261 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation chambernation.…

In this episode Erik gets a chance to sit with Barb Waters, owner and founder of Peak Business Management, to talk about the world of project management. There is a good chance you are actively involved in project management right now (even if it may be called something else!) and Barb talks about ways to not only maximize your results but perform …

Jeannie Hebert shares about the Blackstone Vally Chamber's exciting new workforce training center. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode260 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation chambernation.com Y…

Erik gets a chance to sit down with SpotSurfer Founder and President James Hohenlohe and Marketing Director Marissa Selvy to talk about this incredible idea and how it came to fruition. Not only are travelers taking aware of this new option but both businesses and homeowners are finding a simple passive income stream. The location-based app provide…

Tony Rubleski is here to help start your year off right with ways to positively disrupt your chamber community and your mindset. He shares great tips you can implement right away. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode259 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast A…

Erik has a chance to sit with Cam and Marcus from Mountain Youth to talk about the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey and why it's important to our students, families and businesses. The Healthy Kids Colorado Survey is an important tool for educators, nonprofit leaders, policymakers and community program providers to truly know what issues young people a…

Amanda Lea Kaiser is on fire, hitting on all of the key points of engagement to keep your members and attendees wanting more and in a positive relationship with your organization. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode258 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast A…

Velma Knowles shares ideas to foster a sense of belonging to help grow your membership. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode257 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation chambernation.com Yiftee yifte…

Erik is happy to be joined by Sue Nikolai, the Program Director for the Land and Rivers Fund to talk about an important way to give back for businesses and consumers. Protecting healthy rivers and open spaces in our community is simply good business. It is an investment in the future of our economy and community. We are fortunate to live in an area…

Mary Byers, author of 'Race for Relevance', talks about innovation and experimentation within associations and what can be discovered when you explore new opportunities. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode256 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Comm…

One of Erik's favorite guests is back! Author, speaker, coach athlete and more Holly Johnson returns with a new message and a new book! If you’re a chief executive officer (CEO) or business owner struggling to attract and keep the employees that matter, Holly understands your frustration. Prompted by three decades of her own experiences managing tw…

We are always looking to the future of chambers. Donny Jones shares what a next level chamber looks like. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode255 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation chambernatio…

Erik is joined by VVP's Anna Robinson to talk about the One Valley Healthcare Program, in partnership with the Small Association Leadership Alliance (SALA) Healthcare Program, is a comprehensive and cost-effective alternative to traditional plans. While not a replacement for traditional health insurance, this new program offers affordable, accessib…

Cheryl Kilday talks about creating a Destination Master Plan. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode254 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation chambernation.com Yiftee yiftee.com Swypit chamberchatpo…

It's time to talk about how we can serve others! Brooke Skjonsby, Executive Director of Vail Valley Charitable Fund and Eagle County Gives expert talks to Erik about this important day in our community. Founded in 2010, Eagle County Gives is a coalition of over 50 Vail Valley nonprofits dedicated to strengthening the collaboration, fundraising capa…

Ryan Evans shares how your chamber can get involved with clean energy programs and initiatives. He also explains how this does NOT need to be a divisive topic. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode253 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appm…