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October 26, 27 & 29

Workshops

• November 5^th
• November 19^th
• December 3^rd
• December 17th

Tuesday / October 26, 2021 – Day 1

You have chosen what can be a fun and rewarding position as a Chamber CEO. But as a new CEO there are some important things you need to know to help navigate the sometimes-turbulent waters. Board role, communication, finances, and getting the most out of your staff, are just some of the areas that we will cover. Another piece will be some thoughts on what your Chamber should really be trying to accomplish. Also, bring any questions that you might have as you launch what could be your new career.

Presenter:

Andy Mayer has been in the Chamber business for 30 years, serving 4 Chambers around the country, as the CEO of 3 of them. He is a graduate of the U.S. Chamber Institute for Organization Management (IOM) program. 

 

 Start Time
3:00PM

Wednesday / October 27, 2021 – Day 2

 Start Time
9:30AM - Login
10:00AM - Start

13 Ways to Kill Your Community will offer implementable steps that can be taken to bring a moribund community back to life.  The information provided is sometime startling and often positively revelatory. The anecdotes and examples are delivered with wit and a little bit of dishy factor.  But underneath all the fun is a clear breadth of experience, no-nonsense, practical approach to community building which can be easily grasped.

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Presenter:

Doug Griffiths is the founder and CEO of 13 Ways, Inc, a consulting firm based in Alberta, Canada.  He is the best-selling author of “13 Ways to Kill Your Community”, and a highly sought-after speaker and community therapist.

Start Time 10:30AM

Boeing is now into to second 100 years and wants to thank Chamber leaders for their key role in creating the business environment for Boeing and many other innovation based companies to become established and thrive in Washington.  The importance of this support is vital as competition intensifies from aerospace and technology companies from all over the globe.

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Presenter:

Rich White is state and local Government Operations for the Boeing Company

Start Time
11:45AM

Start Time
12:15PM

The roadmap for volunteer leaders is the strategic plan. There are ways to create a meaningful plan in just half a day without wasting time on games and group hugs. Learn how to use the plan to keep the board strategic, guide committees, empower staff, and inform members of the Chamber’s value. Lots of best practices to share; feel free to bring examples from your Chamber.

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Presenter:
Bob Harris has 30+ years’ experience with associations, chambers and other nonprofits. His seminars are interactive, focused on core-knowledge and organizational (realistic) capacity. He utilizes case studies, trends and headlines for board orientation, training, strategic planning, staff training and consulting. He is the author of Association Management 101 Online©; creator of the Association Self-Auditing Process© and co-author of “Building an Association Management Company.

Start Time
12:45PM

Presenters

Kris Johnson
AWB’s Focus for 2022

Dave Mastin
The Upcoming Legislative Session

Dru Garson
AWB Local Chamber Grassroots Alliance

Start Time
2:00PM

For every letter in the alphabet, there's a word of wisdom for Chamber Executives that inspires us to perform at the highest possible level. Inspired by Pat's 2K21 Blog Series, "Your Chamber in Alphabetical Order," get ready to be inspired with words that define what we do and how we do it.

This interactive conference session will invite all attendees to challenge each word offered and will show you how to use the same exercise in stimulating and motivating your staff and board members throughout the year.

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Presenter:
Patrick H. McGaughey, CPF, IOM is a national business consultant, certified professional facilitator and business speaker. Pat earned his business credentials in broadcasting and leading three Chambers of Commerce in Oregon, Washington and Idaho.

Start Time
3:00PM

Conference Adjourment & Thank you

4:00PM

Friday / October 29, 2021 – Day 3

An annual orientation, or “refresh and blend”, is needed for a high performing board. What to include in a comprehensive training, tools to use, and a focus on the governing documents and their purposes. Also remind volunteers about risks such as copyright violations, antitrust laws, liabilities, discrimination and harassment.

Presenter:
Bob Harris has 30+ years experience with associations, chambers and other nonprofits. His seminars are interactive, focused on core-knowledge and organizational (realistic) capacity. He utilizes case studies, trends and headlines for board orientation, training, strategic planning, staff training and consulting. He is the author of Association Management 101 Online©; creator of the Association Self-Auditing Process© and co-author of “Building an Association Management Company.

Start Time
10:00AM

Conference Adjourment

11:30AM

Workshops

World Travel with the Chamber

Find out what all the buzz is about with this fun non-dues revenue opportunity.  Learn how to build a good program with traveler loyalty that will generate revenue for your chamber.

Presenter:

Debbie Doran-Martinez is the President/CEO for the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce and owns CornFusion Gourmet Popcorn, a specialty food company in Moses Lake, WA. 

November 5^th, 2021

10AM – 11:30AM

Chamber Economic Development Engines

Presenters:

Rebecca Matrin, CCE, IOM, MA – President/CEO of the Greater Federal Way Chamber

Lori Mattson, President/CEO of the Tri-City Chamber

November 19^th, 2021

10AM – 11:30AM

Workshop #4 – TBA

December 3^rd, 2021

10AM – 11:30AM

Your Chamber in Alphabetical Order
(Part 2)

Presenter:
Pat McGaughey, America’s Chamber Mentor

December 17^th, 2021

10AM – 11:30AM