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  • About W.A.C.E.
    • Board of Directors >
      • Chairman's Message
      • Past Board Chairs
    • Strategic Plan
    • Emerging Leaders Council
    • W.A.C.E. Foundation
    • Links to Other Organizations
    • Contact
    • Blog
  • Conferences/Programs
    • Academy & Academy-Plus >
      • Academy Sponsorships
      • Academy Testimonials
    • Annual Conference >
      • Conference Sponsorships
    • Webinars
    • AI Learning Labs
    • May 2026 Executive Workshop
    • Calendar
  • Membership Info
    • Join
    • LIfe Members
    • Sponsor Marketing Opportunities & Guidelines
    • W.A.C.E. Survey Central
    • The Chamber Is... Ad Wizard >
      • Ad Wizard Terms of Use
  • Awards/Recognition
    • Accredited Chamber Executive
    • Communications Awards >
      • E-Newsletter Award
      • Newsletter / Magazine Award
      • Social Media Impact Campaign Award
      • Video Award
      • Website Award
      • Overall Communications Award
    • Outstanding Chamber Award Program
    • Executive of the Year Award
    • Hammer Award
    • Hathaway Award
    • Pettit Award
    • Steve Rose Memorial Scholarship Award
    • Service Awards
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AI-Powered Solutions for Chamber of Commerce Operations

6/17/2026

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Chambers of commerce increasingly face growing pressure to deliver more value with limited staff and resources. Members expect personalized communication, relevant programming, and digital experiences that feel modern and intuitive. At the same time, chamber teams must juggle membership management, event coordination, sponsorships, advocacy, communications, and reporting.
That’s why more organizations are investing in modern chamber management technology to improve efficiency without sacrificing the personal relationships that define successful chambers. AI can help automate repetitive tasks, streamline workflows, improve communication, and uncover valuable insights that support smarter decision-making.

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Government Relations for Smaller Chambers

6/17/2026

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Government relations is one of the clearest ways chambers fulfill their mission to strengthen the business climate, support economic growth and improve the competitiveness of their communities.
For many smaller chambers, government relations can feel intimidating. Limited staff capacity, competing priorities and concerns about politics often push advocacy work to the side. The good news is that an effective government relations program does not require a large budget, a full-time lobbyist or a complicated structure on day one. Most successful chamber advocacy programs begin with a few consistent habits, strong relationships and a clear understanding of member priorities.

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CEO Commentary: Make Sure You Are Using the Benefits Already Available to You

6/16/2026

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​Every chamber is working to help its community thrive. That work is rewarding, but it is also getting more complex. Boards are asking more questions. Staff teams are managing more responsibilities. Members want to see clear value. In that environment, good information and practical tools matter.
That is exactly why W.A.C.E. continues to invest in resources that help our members lead with more confidence.

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Building Your Foundation: Accelerating Career Growth at Year 1 of W.A.C.E. Academy

6/16/2026

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Chamber management is perhaps one of the only professions where an individual is expected to be a marketing strategist, a government affairs advocate, an event producer, and a non-profit financial manager all in the exact same week. For professionals new to the chamber world, or those stepping into expanded executive roles, navigating these overlapping responsibilities can be a demanding transition.

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