Chamber Chat Podcast
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About
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.
Episodes
- Workforce Development Tactics with Josh Cross
In this episode, Josh Cross, CEO of the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce, shares insights on community development, workforce initiatives, and innovative programs like Get Your Business Online and family-friendly workplaces. Discover how loc…
- Finding More Volunteers with Becky McCray
In this episode of the Chamber Chat Podcast, host Brandon Burton interviews Becky McCray, a rural entrepreneur and co-founder of Save Your Dot Town. Becky shares insights on modernizing volunteer efforts in small communities by moving away…
- Uniqueness of Gateway Communities with Megan Curtis
In this episode, Megan Curtis, Executive Director of the Illinois Valley Chamber of Commerce, shares insights on how a small chamber leverages its role as a gateway community to boost tourism, support local businesses, and foster community…
- Not Your Average 3P Chamber with Ryan Egly
Brandon Burton interviews Ryan Egli, CEO of the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce, about the chamber's expansion, economic development initiatives, and community engagement. They explore the 3P growth strategy and the chamber's operation…
- Communication Culture with Mike Conn
Mike Conn, a culture strategist, discusses with Brandon Burton the importance of communication and positive workplace culture within organizations, especially Chambers of Commerce. Key topics include employee retention, leadership distinct…
- Professional Development Support with Matt Owen
In this Chamber Chat episode, host Brandon Burton and Matt Owen, Executive Director of Chamber Professionals of Ohio, discuss the importance of professional development for chamber leaders, strategies for managing burnout, and the future r…
- Executive & Board Relationships with Tony Vedda
Tony Vedda, president and CEO of the North Texas LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce, discusses his background in chamber leadership, the growth of the LGBTQ Chamber, and the importance of communication in executive and board relationships on Chambe…
- Making Connections & Investments in Community with Shanon McKinley
Host Brandon Burton talks with Shanon McKinley, executive director of the Story City Chamber Main Street Program, about community connections, resident engagement, and using technology for community building.
- Chamber Affiliate Structure with Bob Durkin
In this episode of Chamber Chat Podcast, Bob Durkin shares practical insights on managing teams with diverse personalities and strengths. The conversation explores how Chamber leaders can adopt a personalized approach to leadership—balanci…
- Center for Chamber of Commerce Excellence On-Sight Panel Discussion with Mary Frazior & Renee Earls
I recently attended The Center for Chamber of Commerce Exellence at Texas A&M. This is a 3-year certification program offered by the Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives. I was able to visit with TCCE Chair, Mary Frazior, and incoming Chai…
- Evolve & Modernize as a Chamber with Charles Wood
In this episode of Chamber Chat Podcast, host Brandon Burton speaks with Charles Wood, President and CEO of the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce. They discuss the importance of evolving and modernizing chambers of commerce, the strateg…
- Diversifying Programming for Non-Dues Revenue with Sheila Thomas
In this episode of Chamber Chat, host Brandon Burton speaks with Sheila Thomas, President and CEO of the Table Rock Lake Chamber of Commerce. They discuss the importance of diversifying programming to enhance economic development and touri…
- Benefits of the IOM Program with Karyn MacRae
In this episode of Chamber Chat, host Brandon Burton speaks with Karyn MacRae, Senior Director of the Institute for Organization Management at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. They discuss the importance of professional development for chambe…
- Building Relationships with Ray Hernandez
In this episode of Chamber Chat Podcast, host Brandon Burton speaks with Ray Hernandez, a seasoned leader in community and economic development. Ray shares his journey through various chambers of commerce in Texas and emphasizes the import…
- Creating a Clear Focus with Brian Anderson
In this episode of Chamber Chat, host Brandon Burton speaks with Brian Anderson, the president and CEO of Chamber RVA. They discuss Brian's journey into the chamber world, the strategic focus of Chamber RVA, and the importance of economic…
- Empty Building Tours with Deb Brown
In this episode of Chamber Chat, host Brandon Burton speaks with Deb Brown, co-founder of Save Your Town, about revitalizing rural communities through innovative strategies. Deb shares her experiences as a chamber executive and discusses t…
- How Forward-Thinking Initiatives Are Reshaping Communities with Linda Parsons
In this episode of Chamber Chat, host Brandon Burton speaks with Linda Parsons, president and CEO of the Moore County Chamber of Commerce. They discuss Linda's extensive experience in chamber leadership, the innovative co-working space dev…
- Leading a Frontier Chamber with Shelley Batty
In this episode of the Chamber Chat podcast, host Brandon Burton welcomes Shelly Batty, the Chamber Director for the Lake County Chamber of Commerce in Oregon. Shelly shares her unique experiences living in a vast, sparsely populated area,…
- Managing Growth, Retention, Chamber Leadership with Chris Heck
In this episode of Chamber Chat Podcast, host Brandon Burton speaks with Chris Heck, the president and CEO of the Pittsburgh Area Chamber of Commerce. They discuss Chris's extensive background in economic development, the unique challenges…
- Chamber Foundations with Jeff Meredith
In this episode of Chamber Chat, host Brandon Burton speaks with Jeff Meredith, a seasoned expert in chamber foundations and economic development. Jeff shares his extensive experience in the chamber industry, discussing the importance of e…
- Continuing Professional Development with Cindy DeWease
In this episode of Chamber Chat, host Brandon Burton interviews Cindy DeWease, a seasoned leader in the Chamber of Commerce world with over 42 years of experience. They discuss the importance of professional development for chamber executi…
- Podcasting as a Storytelling Platform with Jason Ball
In this episode of Chamber Chat Podcast, host Brandon Burton speaks with Jason Ball, the president and CEO of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce. They discuss the various roles of the Chamber, including economic development, tourism, and advo…
- Chamber Tech Innovations with Christopher Patton
In this episode of Chamber Chat, host Brandon Burton speaks with Chris Patton, a tech industry veteran turned chamber innovator. Chris shares his journey into the chamber industry, highlighting the importance of modern technology in enhanc…
- Chamber Bitcoin Foundation with Brandon Burton
In this episode of Chamber Chat, Brandon Burton explores the potential of Bitcoin as a strategic asset for Chambers of Commerce. He discusses how Bitcoin can serve as a long-term financial reserve, drawing on examples from companies like M…
- Strategic Initiatives in Action with Yvonne Myers
In this episode of Chamber Chat Podcast, host Brandon Burton speaks with Yvonne Myers, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce. They discuss the chamber's role in workforce development, the impo…
- Foundation-Driven Disaster Relief with David Jackson
In this episode of Chamber Chat, host Brandon Burton speaks with David Jackson, the president and CEO of the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. They discuss David's journey in transforming the chamber into a hub of community engagement and in…
- Attract, Don't Recruit with Christine Cribb
In this conversation, Christine Cribb emphasizes the importance of living authentically and energetically to inspire and influence others. She discusses how genuine energy can transform environments and organizations, encouraging listeners…
- Importance of Vibrant Communities with Christopher Germain
In this episode of Chamber Chat, host Brandon Burton speaks with Christopher Germain, CEO of the Lake Superior Community Partnership. They discuss the importance of vibrant communities, economic development strategies, and the challenges o…
- Workforce Housing with Natalie Hawn
- AI in Action: Transforming Chambers Today with Craig Turner
In this episode of Chamber Chat, host Brandon Burton welcomes Craig Turner, founder of Momentum, to discuss the transformative role of AI in the Chamber of Commerce sector. Craig shares his extensive experience in the chamber world and hig…
- Chambers as a Lighthouse with Matt Appenzeller
In this episode of the Chamber Chat Podcast, host Brandon Burton interviews Matt Appenzeller, the executive director of the Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance. They discuss the critical challenges facing local chambers of commerce, including l…
- Creating a Chamber Flywheel with Dave Moravec
In this episode of Chamber Chat, host Brandon Burton speaks with Dave Moravec, president of the Coleraine Chamber of Commerce. They discuss Dave's journey into the chamber world, his experiences as a leader, and the innovative strategies h…
- Value of Business Advocacy Councils with Janet Tressler-Davis
In this episode of the Chamber Chat Podcast, host Brandon Burton speaks with Janet Tressler-Davis, President and CEO of the Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce. They discuss Janet's extensive experience in chamber leadership, the growth a…
- Fostering Strong Engagement with Jessica Walden
In this episode of Chamber Chat, host Brandon Burton speaks with Jessica Walden, the president and CEO of the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce. They discuss Jessica's background, the chamber's initiatives, and innovative strategies for fo…
- Chamber Promotional Videos with Eric Hortness
In this episode of Chamber Chat, host Brandon Burton speaks with Eric Hortness, Executive Director of the Madison Chamber of Commerce. They discuss Eric's journey into the chamber world, the innovative 'Cool Dad' promotional videos that ha…
- Retention Strategies with Tonia Stephenson
In this episode of Chamber Chat, host Brandon Burton speaks with Tonia Stephenson, President and CEO of the Burke County Chamber of Commerce. Tonia shares her journey in community leadership and economic development, emphasizing the import…
- Sane Center Media with Ed Sealover
In this episode of the Chamber Chat Podcast, host Brandon Burton speaks with Ed Sealover, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives for the Colorado Chamber of Commerce. They discuss the role of the chamber in advocating for business interes…
- Membership Value & ROI with Joe Venhuizen
In this episode of Chamber Chat, host Brandon Burton speaks with Joe Van Heisen, Vice President of Membership and Resource Development for Envision Greater Fond du Lac. They discuss the importance of membership value and ROI for chambers,…
- Lean into Your Unique Background with Michaela Horn & Brianne Bonnet
Michaela Horn & Brianne Bonnet from the Belle Fourche Chamber share how they have been able to leverage their unique backgrounds into their work at the chamber. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode347 Please support this…
- 2025 Chamber of the Year Finalist-Greater Memphis Chamber with Ted Townsend
Ted Townsend share the details about the two programs that were submitted on the Chamber of the Year application for the Greater Memphis Chamber. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode346 Please support this podcast by supp…
- 2025 Chamber of the Year Finalist-Greater Topeka Partnership with Juliet Abdel & Bob Ross
Juliet Abdel & Bob Ross share the details for the two programs that were submitted on the Chamber of the Year application for the Greater Topeka Partnership. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode345 Please support this pod…
- 2025 Chamber of the Year Finalist-Grand Rapids Area Chamber with Rick Baker
Rick Baker shares the details about the two programs that were submitted on the Chamber of the Year application for the Grand Rapids Area Chamber. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode344 Please support this podcast by sup…
- 2025 Chamber of the Year Finalist-Ocala Metro CEP with Tamara Fleischhaker
Tamara Fleischhaker shares the two programs from the Chamber of the Year application for the Ocala Metro Chamber and Economic Partnership. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode343 Please support this podcast by supporting…
- 2025 Chamber of the Year Finalist-Greater Fort Wayne Inc. with John Urbahns
John Urbahns shares the two programs from the Chamber of the Year application for Greater Fort Wayne Inc. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode342 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back…
- 2025 Chamber of the Year Finalist-Greater Sarasota Chamber with Heather Kasten
Heather Kasten joins us for this episode as she represents the Greater Sarasota Chamber as a Chamber of the Year Finalist. She highlights the two programs from their Chamber of the Year application. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodca…
- 2025 Chamber of the Year Finalist-Greater Jackson Chamber with Kyle Spurgeon & Lindsay Dawkins Moon
Kyle Spurgeon & Lindsay Dawkins Moon share the details about the two programs that were submitted on the Chamber of the Year application for the Greater Jackson Chamber. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode340 Please supp…
- 2025 Chamber of the Year Finalist-Michigan West Coast Chamber with Jodi Owczarski
Jodi Owczarski shares the details about the two programs that were submitted on the Chamber of the Year application for the Michigan West Coast Chamber. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode339 Please support this podcast…
- 2025 Chamber of the Year Finalist-Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber with Scott Harper
Scott Harper shares details about the two programs that were submitted on the chamber of the year application for the Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode338 Please support this podcast by supp…
- 2025 Chamber of the Year Finalist-Paducah Area Chamber with Sandra Wilson
Sandra Wilson shares the two programs from the chamber of the year application for the Paducah Area Chamber. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode337 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local B…
- 2025 Chamber of the Year Finalist-Rowan County Chamber with Elaine Spalding
Elaine Spalding shares the details about the two programs that were submitted on the 2025 Chamber of the Year application for the Rowan County Chamber. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode336 Please support this podcast b…