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GACCE March 2024 E-Newsletter
The mission of GACCE is engaging, educating, and empowering chamber professionals.
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2024 Staff Development Conference | |
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2024 GACCE Staff Development Conference
(for all chamber staff professionals)
Wednesday - Friday, March 6 - 8, 2024
Columbus Iron Works - Convention & Trade Center
Columbus, GA
CLICK HERE for the current conference agenda.
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NEW - All Things Chamber Webinar Series | |
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GACCE is pleased to partner with Teri Smiley and Starfish Partnerships for a new All Things Chamber Webinar Series. This program is a staff onboarding program to get new chamber staff members – or current ones if you wanted to use this for staff meetings or a staff retreat – up to speed on all things chamber related. Click here for an introductory video from Teri. There will be six (6) modules in the series:
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All Things Governance – Governing Documents, Board Role & Responsibilities, Committees, Board Meetings & Strategic Planning
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All Things Operations – Financial Management, Staff Teams & Team Culture with a Bonus on Financial Statements
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All Things Membership – Recruitment, Relationships & Retention with Bonus Sessions on CRM Systems, Investment Schedules, and Membership Math
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All Things Events & Programs – Types of Events, Meetings, Programs, and Training with a Bonus Session on Event Planning Checklist
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All Things Community – Development of Strategic Partnerships through Education Programs, Advocacy & Public Policy, and Leadership Programs
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All Things “Extra” – Foundations, Marketing & Communications, Non Event Non-Dues Revenue, and Lessons Learned
The All Things Chamber bundle provides pre-recorded material, averaging a hour per module, plus downloadable notes pages of the PowerPoints and additional PDF documents. Participating chambers will have access to the website through December 2025.
The fee for the program is $195 per chamber. CLICK HERE to register. Participating chambers will also be invited to a private Facebook group for Q&A and connecting with fellow chamber members across the country. This versatile digital resource allows you to utilize the content for a comprehensive staff training or retreat or for individual training at your own pace.
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GACCE Webinar - March 2024 | |
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Understanding the Corporate Transparency Act
Thursday, March 14 – 10:00am
Tom Sullivan, Vice President, Small Business Policy – U.S. Chamber
Do you know how to answer your members if they ask you about the Corporate Transparency Act? If you answered “no,” then I encourage you to make it a point to join us on this webinar. The Corporate Transparency Act, which went into effect in January 2024, may require your small business members to report information about ownership to the government. The CTA will impact millions of small businesses across the U.S., and knowing the intricacies of this act and its potential impact is essential for small businesses. Otherwise, they may incur criminal or civil penalties for not filing or updating this report.
CLICK HERE to register for the webinar. The meeting will be recorded and shared with the full membership in case you aren't able to join us that day.
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Women Who Lead
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Anderson Conference Center - Macon, GA
Join us on March 13, 2024 as we bring the experience, wisdom, and energy of women leaders together in a one-day event in Macon, GA. “Women Who Lead” will bring executives, community leaders, and business owners together to provide inspiration and share challenges and setbacks while ultimately focusing on overcoming objectives and providing best practices for women in Georgia. Hear from incredible speakers, participate in relevant breakout sessions, and network with fellow attendees as we promote the influence of women in the workplace and beyond. CLICK HERE for more information and to register.
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GACCE Associate Member Updates | | |
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Start the year with a Super Special Deal - an 11-day tour to the breathtaking destinations of Croatia, Slovenia, and Montenegro, exclusively departing on October 14, 2024 from New York.
CLICK HERE for more information or to book a call.
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J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development | Do you want to know more about how your community or organization can partner with the Fanning Institute through our Innovations in Community Leadership Initiative? Join us for an online webinar on March 15 from 1-2:30 p.m. During the webinar, we will answer questions about the initiative and the application process. The deadline to apply for the initiative is April 15. Whether your community is starting a new adult or youth community leadership program, developing a leadership program for a specific audience, or rebooting an existing program, the Innovations in Community Leadership Initiative provides recipients with access to the Fanning Institute’s personnel, expertise, and resources. Register for the webinar, learn more about the initiative, and find the application here. | | |
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WEBINAR: Friends, Frenemies or Worse: Working with Your Local Government
Chambers can often have unique relationships with their local government. Some local governments are members, some major financial supporters, and all have some sort of tax and regulatory impact on your members. In this webinar, we'll discuss ways to strengthen your relationships with local government and what to do when those relationships turn sour. We'll talk about how to influence your local elected officials and how to respond when they don't want to be influenced.
Click here to register and join us on Zoom Thursday, March 28 at 11am EST.
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SOAR Nonprofit Solutions, LLC | SOAR Nonprofit Solutions, LLC is excited to serve as a session speaker and sponsor at the GACCE Conference in Columbus. On Thursday, March 7th, at 1:30, join us to discuss Chamber Finance and Budgeting and learn more about record- keeping, analyzing, and forecasting financials. Stop by the SOAR booth and enter to win an “All Things Spring” Basket. We look forward to hearing about your Chamber too! Check out our latest news on Facebook or at www.soarnonprofitsolutions.com | | |
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Thank you to all who have purchased All Things Chamber. I’d love to hear your feedback – shoot me an email or comment in our private Facebook Group. Now…if you are looking to ramp up your chamber's leadership and personal development initiatives, look no further! With over 29 years of chamber leadership experience, I offer tailored programs designed to empower your team, engage your board, and amplify your impact. As a certified Gallup CliftonStrengths Coach and a certified Maxwell team member, I would be excited to help you deliver dynamic workshops for your members, facilitate impactful meetings and energizing retreats. If you are looking for speakers for keynotes, summits and conferences for your chamber, here are some of my topics: Beyond Handshakes: Building Deep Connections for Professional Success, The Power of Five: Starfish Principles for Dynamic Leadership, CliftonStrengths, MIND Design Thinking Styles, Social Styles, Effective Communication, The Harmony Hub: Conflict Management and Resolution, and presentations from John Maxwell’s Books – The Leader in Me 2.0, Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn, Becoming a Person of Influence. Contact me today to discuss how we might partner and help your chamber thrive!
Teri Smiley, Owner
teri@starfishpartnerships.com
www.starfishpartnerships.com
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Showing appreciation to your volunteers shouldn’t end just because February is over, and Valentine’s has long passed. YGM’s Anissa Starnes shares 5 Key Tips for Showing Volunteers Appreciation - all year long – in YGM’s March Blog post. | |
GACCE Chamber Member Updates | |
The Chamber is pleased to welcome Sophia Pittman as their new President & CEO. | |
The Chamber is accepting resumes for the position of President/CEO. Please see the GACCE Careers page for more information. | |
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The Chamber has a busy March in store for their members:
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March 1 - Business to Business Breakfast - the month of March is celebrated as Women's History Month. To recognize the contributions of women in the marketplace, the Chamber's B2B Breakfast will feature Heidi S. Veltman, COO of Kaiser Permanente of Georgia.
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March 13 - Manufacturing Council - Kia Tour - join us for a presentation by Stuart Countess, CEO of Kia Georgia, and a tour of their expansive plant which sits on 2,200 acres in West Point
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March 15 - Sporting Clays Tournament - the event will be held at the iconic Cherokee Rose Sporting Clays & Helice in Griffin
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March 28 - 1st National Civics Bee - the Chamber is one of many National Civics Bee competitions promoted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. At least 100 local middle school students will participate in a first-round essay competition. Judges will select 20 to go to the final round: a live quiz event testing civics knowledge
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The Chamber is proud to announce that Nichol Linn, Director of Finance and Administration, completed her Master of Business Administration Degree from Gardner-Webb University. Linn has been employed with the Gordon Chamber since 2016.
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Greater Pooler Area Chamber | The Chamber and Visitors Bureau, Inc. is thrilled to bring back the St. Patrick's Day Shuttles & Festival on Saturday, March 16th! With shuttles running from 7:30AM until midnight, you won't have to worry about finding parking or navigating through the busy streets downtown. Our festival, from 11AM to 6PM, is filled with fun for the whole family - including a Kids Zone, live music, and a marketplace. Don't miss out on this fantastic celebration and leave the driving to us! Hop on our shuttle and get ready to sham-rock out all day long! | |
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The Chamber will host the Gwinnett State of the County event on March 7 at 12Stone Church. Hear from the leader of Gwinnett County government, Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson as she reviews 2023 achievements and presents the vision for 2024 and beyond.
The Chamber's Valor Public Safety Awards will be held March 14 at the Gas South Convention Center. The Valor Awards, presented by Mobile Communications and Motorola, Inc. pays tribute to Gwinnett's public safety professionals, including firefighters, police and emergency personnel. With the presentation of the Medal of Valor, Lifesaving Award, Public Safety Person of the Year, Public Safety Unit of the Year, and Communications Officer of the Year the Valor Awards is not an event to be missed!
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Jones County / Gray Chamber | The Chamber is pleased to welcome Hailey Robinson as their new Executive Director. | |
Other Updates of Interest | |
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2024 Annual Convention Registration Now Open
#ACCE24 is one of the most anticipated chamber conferences of the year. The event is scheduled for July 16 - 19, 2024 in Dallas, TX. Winners will be announced for Chamber of the Year and communication awards, sales accomplishments will be recognized and we will celebrate our newest CCEs. CLICK HERE for more information and to register for the event.
ACCE also released an article last month on Chamber Funding Opportunities - click here to read the article.
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Navigating the New Frontier: How Artificial Intelligence is Shaping the Future of Associations and Chambers
By William Pawlucy IOM, CAE, MPA
President, Association Options, LLC
In every article and every presentation, the speaker or writer typically says “Artificial Intelligence (AI) is coming and you need to be prepared”. What I would like to say is that AI is here and if you aren’t using it right now, you are behind. Click here to read the blog.
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