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GACCE January 2024 E-Newsletter
The mission of GACCE is engaging, educating, and empowering chamber professionals.
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GACCE 2024 Conference Dates | |
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Be sure to save the dates for our 2024 conferences:
2024 GACCE Staff Development Conference
(for all chamber staff professionals)
Wednesday - Friday, March 6 - 8, 2024
Columbus Iron Works - Convention & Trade Center
Columbus, GA
2024 GACCE Executive Leadership Conference
(for Executive Director/President/CEO only)
Tuesday - Friday, July 9 - 12, 2024
Sea Palms Resort
St. Simons Island, GA
2024 GACCE Board Development Conference
(for Chamber Executives and volunteer leadership)
Thursday & Friday, November 14 & 15, 2024
Marriott Macon City Center
Macon, GA
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2024 Eggs & Issues Breakfast
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Mercedes-Benz Stadium - Atlanta, GA
Every January, Georgians from all areas of the state make their way to Atlanta for the Georgia Chamber’s annual Eggs & Issues Breakfast. The event serves as the official kick-off to the state’s legislative session. Held concurrent to the convening of the General Assembly each year, this annual event attracts over 2,500 Georgians, including many of the state’s top-level elected officials and business leaders. Each year, the overall goal is to generate discussion providing attendees with a broadened perspective when it comes to the status of Georgia’s economy. CLICK HERE for more information and to register.
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Future of Talent and Workforce
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Georgia Tech Exhibition Hall - Atlanta, GA
CLICK HERE for more information and to register.
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Rural Day at the Capitol
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Georgia State Capitol - Atlanta, GA
Connect with rural stakeholders and government officials at the Georgia Chamber’s Rural Day at the Capitol celebrating the positive impact of Georgia’s rural communities. Get updates on issues facing rural communities and hear from Georgia’s leaders as they share information relevant to rural attendees. CLICK HERE for more information and to register.
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GACCE Associate Member Updates | | |
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Forbes Management Self Employed Podcast
Are your business owner members leaving money on the table? To find out more, please click here.
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As a provider of high-quality chamber travel services, I am thrilled to introduce an incredible turn-key opportunity that can assist your chamber in generating non-dues revenue while fostering stronger relationships within your local community. Our 8-week sales program, starting from February 20, 2024, is specifically crafted to help chambers, like yours, achieve their goals of attracting new members and keeping existing members engaged. By partnering with us, you can provide your members with a unique and exciting way to explore new cultures, connect with like-minded individuals, and build valuable relationships that contribute to their personal and professional growth. To assist you throughout the process, we will be running an 8-week training and support program with 10 chambers participating. During these weekly one-hour sessions, we will discuss the plan, and you will implement it together. Moreover, experienced chamber executives will be on board to guide and mentor you, ensuring a valuable learning experience for all involved. Click here to learn more | | |
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J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development | We will host our virtual 2024 Community Leadership Conference on Feb. 6 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This year’s virtual conference is free to attend. You will have the opportunity to learn more about best practices for leadership programs and how to incorporate new trends like inclusive leadership into your leadership development efforts. Also, you can learn more about how communities in Georgia have used our Innovations in Community Leadership Initiative to partner with us and start or enhance their community leadership development efforts. Register here for the 2024 CLC. | | |
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We are proud to share that our President, Brian Francis, will be joining the faculty of the US Chamber’s Institute for Organization Management. Brian will likely be teaching Effective Government Affairs Programs, Advocacy and Alliances and PACs and Political Endorsements. Interested in building your advocacy program in 2024? There is still time to enroll in our January cohort of the Advocacy Framework. Visit www.advocacyframework.com to learn more. | | |
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Top Health Plan Compliance Issues for 2024
Employers should be aware of the top compliance issues that impact their health plan coverage for 2024. Some of these compliance issues are established requirements for employers, such as the expanded electronic reporting requirement under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Other compliance issues are anticipated developments employers should monitor, such as new regulations under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA). Click here to read the article.
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SOAR Nonprofit Solutions, LLC | |
Time flies when you are having fun! It is hard to believe I retired as a Chamber president / CEO and then started SOAR Nonprofit Solutions, LLC as a way to mentor and give back to an industry I honestly believe in. The last three years have been both fun and rewarding to work with thirteen Chambers. One year later, here are the results of just one of the chambers. “Thought you would like to have this to share with Clients... Since revamping membership with your help, we have seen a 40% increase in members and a 175% increase in membership revenue. I think pairing the tiered dues with solid programming that gets our members engaged has been a one-two punch that the org needed. For this last cycle of board applications, we had nine applicants (again the most the org has had) and were able to be selective with who was invited on and ended up turning away four applicants for various reasons.”
Bob Snead, President / CEO
Southern Palmetto Regional Chamber
December 13, 2023
Want to elevate your chamber in 2024?
Contact tammy@soarnonprofitsolutions.com.
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Happy New Year 2024! Starfish Partnerships will be offering chamber staff specific private focus groups in 2024 – for Executives, Membership, Events and Office staff members. Investing in your team not only fosters confidence but also promotes empowerment. Each virtual group can accommodate only 30 participants, ensuring ample time for sharing and deriving maximum benefit. These sessions involve in-depth discussions on outlined topics and includes a 10-15 minute presentation followed by discussions, brainstorming and idea-sharing. It’s less than $25/month and paid annually at only $297. In addition, I’m offering a study group on the book Lead Like Jesus. The best part? It’s free! The only cost is for you to purchase your book. This opportunity is open to everyone so feel free to share this with your friends too. Register for both of these by January 26th!
You can register here: https://www.starfishpartnerships.com/2024-programs. I shared the All Things Chamber program information with you in December – look for additional information on it from the state association soon! If you want to explore options for partnerships in 2024, please reach out to me at teri@starfishpartnerships.com.
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The Institute for Performance Improvement | Join the virtual Collaborative Coalition on February 1 from 2-3pm and share your needs, breakthroughs, and best practices. Click here for the December 2023 newsletter. | |
GACCE Chamber Member Updates | |
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Introducing the Chamber's newest team members - welcome aboard!
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Bunmi Adeleke - Marketing Manager - Bunmi oversees our marketing strategy and collaborates closely with the team in showcasing and narrating the stories of people, places, and things that make Douglas County truly exceptional.
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Gabby Liles - Investor Development Manager - Gabby works closely with our existing investors, playing a pivotal role in fostering relationships and cultivating partnerships in Douglas County.
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Kennedy McCarty - Small Business Programs Intern - Kennedy plays a crucial role in supporting the team through our small business program, which aims to propel strategic small business growth and foster innovative leadership within Douglas County businesses.
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Dublin-Laurens County Chamber | The Chamber is pleased to announce the additions of Cody Benz, Membership & Marketing Coordinator, and Kenneth Jones, Membership Services Coordinator, to our team. These gentlemen have brought with them new energy and ideas that will certainly benefit our members. | |
The Chamber is pleased to announce Susan Kraut as their new CEO effective January 8, 2024. Susan was previously the Vice President of the Newnan-Coweta Chamber. | |
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The Chamber has updated our look with a refreshed logo. We wanted to create a symbol that could be recognized around Greater Dalton as something greater. This new look serves as the uniting piece between us and our many community partners, including The Dalton-Whitfield Joint Development Authority and Believe Greater Dalton.
On November 8th, the Chamber held our 83rd Annual Chamber Banquet. This year's event was exceptionally wonderful, as we experienced so many new memories. We heard a wonderful motivational message from our keynote speaker, Zach Ward, who left us inspired to say ‘Yes’ to more. We celebrated with Amanda Reed (HealthOne Alliance and Alliant Health, Live4It Community) as she passed the gavel to John Minor (The Minor Firm), encouraging him as he formally took over the position of Executive Board Chairman for the upcoming year. We congratulated Tim Rowe (Dalton Funeral Home) as Diplomat of the Year and pulled off the best surprise when Amanda presented Phyllis Stephens, Chief Operating Officer of the Greater Dalton Chamber, with the Chairman’s Award. Phyllis is celebrating her 43rd and final year with the Chamber before she retires, and we could think of no better way to congratulate her than by honoring her with this award.
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Greater North Fulton Chamber | |
The Chamber hosted the 2023 Women's Leadership Summit focused on life/work balance, developing your personal brand, and transforming team members into cheerleaders for their companies. 150+ women joined together to invest in themselves, expand their network, and identify their unique saboteurs and opportunities for growth.
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Madison-Morgan County Chamber | The Chamber's Executive Committee has removed the "interim" from Shey Daniel's title, and she is now officially the organization's President/CEO. | |
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The Chamber is thrilled to unveil WorkRomeFloyd.com, a new workforce website made possible by a partnership with Georgia Power. This new website is designed with the entire community in mind and provides resources that are catered to job seekers, employers, students and parents.
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Other Updates of Interest | |
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AskACCE - Free Online Q&A Service
With ACCE’s far-reaching network of members, we are able to collect and share innovative best practices and industry benchmarks. If you are struggling with a chamber management challenge, ACCE is here to help. AskACCE, our free online Q&A service, is an exclusive benefit of your chamber’s membership. Click here for a few questions our team answered recently.
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Effective Emergency Response Plans
If current events have taught us one thing it is this: emergencies DO happen. As a result, insurance premiums for many facilities are skyrocketing, the cost of defending against lawsuits is rising, and regulatory agencies are paying closer attention to industries’ preparedness programs. Anticipating emergencies and planning your response can greatly lessen the extent of injuries and limit equipment, material and property damage. Click here to read the blog.
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