The Seven Success Principles

for Chamber Execs

from Glenn Shepard

 

1.

501(c)6 is only a tax designation. Run your chamber like a for profit business.

 

2.

Work as hard at retaining existing members as on recruiting new ones.

 

3.

Never stop answering the question "Why should I be a chamber member?"

 

4.

People will always find money for the things they want to find money for, if you provide enough perceived value.

 

5.

Make money on everything you do. If doesn't have to be a lot, but every dollar counts. Never rely on one major source for revenue.

 

6.

Small business owners represent 85% of most chambers, so solve the problems that keep them up at night.

 

7.

Make sure your chamber is perceived as a true business partner, and not a civic organization or social club.

 

©Copyright 2012 Glenn Shepard

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