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THERE'S A WEALTH OF INFORMATION

packed into these 44 special mini-reports, a collection of our best material covering nearly all phases of innovative and effective Chamber management. These easy-reading, two and four-page reports pack a big punch. The price is also a fraction of what it would cost you to order special copies individually. Check out these titles below:

Show me the (CHAMBER) money!

   Food-themed Chamber fund raisers that work
   Chamber cost-cutting, income-boosting tips
   Revenue streams - publication, high-tech lobby
   Creative events that make Chambers money
   How struggling Chambers fixed their finances

Signing, keeping good members

   Launching a goal-busting membership blitz
   Social media, texting: Connecting with members
   Incentive plans to boost member referrals
   Ten ways to help members in a down economy
   Launch seminars “worth joining Chamber for”
   Business advice lists to pass on to members
   How shop-local campaign can bring in members

Promoting Retail, Boosting Economy

   Help your members "energize" customer service
   Spruce up stores with this self-evaluation form
   Setting a higher bar for your Chamber Expo
   Getting the jump on creative holiday promos
   Attracting retirees to boost local economy
   New shop-local and shop-Chamber campaigns
   Low-cost ways Chambers bring $$ to members

Dazzling Chamber websites!

   28 innovative Chamber websites and Web tips
   Using the Web to promote members, save cash
   15 more lively Chamber website techniques

Chamber-sponsored tourism projects

   Drawing visitors through "artsy" attractions
   "Events" as the key to boosting tourist numbers
   Finding, promoting your hidden tourist assets
   Four tourist projects that can pay big dividends
   Promoting tourism on the Web ... and more

Hot topics for busy Chamber execs

   Annual Banquet: Ways to liven it, create energy
   Ambassadors: Projects, incentives prevent burnout
   Committees: Making them happy and productive
   Chamber Surveys: Maximizing responses, results
   Senior Volunteers: Tap this talented, growing pool
   Testimonials: Putting them to good use in Chamber
   Report Card: 56 benchmarks for grading Chambers
   Chamber Security: Have a plan, take precautions
   Beautification/Cleanup: Chambers must take lead
   Board Retreats: Tough questions, topics set pace

Your own Chamber attitude, challenges

   Nearing end of your rope? How to get back on track!
   Can you "over-promote" yourself as Chamber exec?
   How to survive, thrive in your Chamber job
   Running an open, contact-friendly Chamber
   Making your Chamber fun to do business with
   Pushing a "cool and creative" Chamber attitude
   Using words effectively to energize your Chamber

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