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Why Workforce Development Is a Big Deal for Small Business

Many small and medium-sized business owners think that workforce development isn’t in their “lane.” They leave it to the big guys to work with the chamber and community leaders to ensure the large businesses have the skilled employees they need for the future. But unless you are a business of Read more…

By Pam Gaither, 2 weeksMay 25, 2023 ago
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How AI is Revolutionizing Search Engine Optimization for Small Businesses

Periodically, the Search Engine Optimization (SEO) gurus come out and tell everyone some <insert noun> is changing SEO forever. Add that to the nearly constant adjustments search engines are making to their algorithms and hitting the moving target of organic ranking success becomes as impossible as winning a giant stuffy Read more…

By Pam Gaither, 1 monthApril 27, 2023 ago
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5 Ways to Improve (or Build) Team Culture in Your Small Business

Many small businesses overlook the importance of team culture. They might do so because they feel they have a transient workforce and people won’t stick around. It’s possible they believe they’re simply too small and team culture is for larger companies like Nike. But that’s not the case. A team Read more…

By Pam Gaither, 2 monthsApril 12, 2023 ago
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Are You Ready for an Intern? 5 Things You Need to Consider Before You Hire One

It’s that time of year when businesses start thinking about summer help. Could you use an intern this summer? Here are several things you need to consider before bringing on your first intern. 5 Things You Need to Know About Hiring an Intern for Your Business Times have changed. If Read more…

By Pam Gaither, 3 monthsMarch 14, 2023 ago
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What Does It Mean to Be a Chamber Member?

The Hidden Value Behind Chamber Membership Traditionally, a chamber of commerce was a membership organization that supports the interests of its business members. It is not affiliated with the government, nor is it a charity. The chamber is separate from the Better Business Bureau. Now that we’ve explained the traditional Read more…

By Pam Gaither, 4 monthsJanuary 30, 2023 ago
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What’s in Chamber Membership for You? Hint: it’s more than just a ribbon cutting!

In addition to networking events and ribbon cuttings, the chamber offers a lot of benefits that you can’t do for yourself, and chamber benefits can save you a lot of money. If you’re like most business owners, you could really use some cost savings these days. Before we go into Read more…

By Pam Gaither, 5 monthsJanuary 20, 2023 ago
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3 Reasons to Join the Chamber in a Time of Economic Uncertainty

Times of economic uncertainty don’t cause anyone to look for new ways to spend money. But there are some investments in your business that even when you’re worried about cash flow, are worth the return. Without those necessities—be they software or services—you couldn’t operate. Chamber membership is one of those Read more…

By Pam Gaither, 5 monthsJanuary 10, 2023 ago
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Ten 2023 Trends Hand-picked for Small Business

According to Architectural Digest, kitsch is in. From vacation rentals to home décor, over-the-top is just the beginning. The New York Times proclaimed that climatarianism is the new Cabbage Patch Doll (what everyone wants and is willing to fight for – for those of you who didn’t grow up in Read more…

By Pam Gaither, 5 monthsJanuary 5, 2023 ago
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4 Types of Questions That Will Get Them Talking on Social Media

Social media is social. So, before you start wondering how to get more engagement, think about how you would get the attention of someone you wanted to meet and become better friends with offline. First, you would need to create the chance for a meeting. That generally means being in Read more…

By Pam Gaither, 6 monthsDecember 20, 2022 ago
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Membership Survey Results: Sales Tax Increase Ordinance

By Pam Gaither, 6 monthsDecember 19, 2022 ago

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