Ah, the elevator pitch. That pithy promo that every chamber representative should have at the ready should they be unexpectedly confronted with a new prospect. It sounds easy enough. Condense your unique value proposition into 2-3 minutes, add a nod to features and benefits and wrap it up in a Read more…
Conpoto is now hosting free, half-hour webinars to help chambers of commerce grow revenue with Chamber Bucks, a technology platform that enables communities to focus on small business, every day. Register today: [button link=”/wordpress/schedule-webinar/” color=”custom” size=”small” type=”flat” shape=”” target=”_self” title=”” gradient_colors=”#7dcdc8|#7dcdc8″ gradient_hover_colors=”#7dcdc8|#7dcdc8″ accent_color=”#FFFFFF” accent_hover_color=”” bevel_color=”” border_width=”1px” shadow=”no” icon=”fa-calendar” icon_position=”right” icon_divider=”yes” Read more…
How does a company consistently rank among the Cool Places to Work? Create an inspiring workplace. So says Ellyn Davidson, managing partner of Brogan & Partners—an advertising agency that has earned multiple Cool Places to Work in Michigan awards. The 30-year-old company treats employees to weekly manicures, weekly yoga classes Read more…
The Dearborn Area Chamber in Dearborn, Mich., has launched Gift Local Chamber Bucks, a community currency program powered by Conpoto. Wendy Fitcher, Vice President of the Dearborn Area Chamber and Director of Small Business Development, identifies the program as an opportunity to tangibly support local spending. “We always hear, ‘Think Read more…
The Grand Haven Chamber, located in Grand Haven, Mich., is going digital with their community currency program, Dune Dollars. Dune Dollars is managed by the Grand Haven Chamber and is now powered by Conpoto. For more than 40 years, Dune Dollars has been a paper-based gift certificate program. In August Read more…
How is the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce increasing membership benefits for local merchants? Conpoto’s cloud-based gifting platform has helped the chamber launch Chamber Cash, a community currency that enables them to compete with national retailers. Like many chambers, the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce faces the challenge of growing Read more…
The Detroit Regional Chamber aims to generate $10 million in local economic activity leveraging its community currency program to promote, connect and engage with local merchants. “Gift Detroit is an important new tool for the Chamber,” said Roy Lamphier, Vice President of Business Solutions for the Detroit Regional Chamber. “It Read more…
Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber made headlines recently, launching Chamber Bucks just in time for the holiday season. C&G News covered the story in its Nov. 19, 2014 online edition. The chamber’s new gift certificate program, powered by Conpoto, is primed for Small Business Saturday when consumers and employers are encouraged Read more…
Events are a critical part of chambers of commerce. If done well, they provide members with rich networking opportunities, spark local connections and foster community growth. Unfortunately, special events are often poorly attended, which can drain precious resources. Successful chamber of commerce events are much like other special events. They Read more…
Ever heard the term young professional and wondered just who they are and what unique qualities they might bring to your chamber of commerce? In short, they’re coveted prospects with growing leadership and influence. A young professional is 20-34 years of age with an advanced education and professional job. They Read more…
