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Coming Soon ... W.A.C.E. Fall Webinar Series!

7/17/2024

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The W.A.C.E. Board is pleased to share that the popular Fall Webinar series will be returning in 2024.   Under the leadership of Board Vice Chair Zeb Welborn (Chino Valley Chamber), the series will feature four programs designed to help Chambers identify ways to address member and community needs by highlighting high quality programs being offered by their peers.

"The W.A.C.E. Webinar Series is an important tool in delivering on W.A.C.E.'s promise to help all Chambers elevate their game locally," shared President & CEO Glenn Morris.   "We recognize that not every member chamber can attend an in-person workshop or conference - or at least won't be able to bring the entire team - but the webinars are accessible to all members."

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In Memoriam:  Celebrating the Life & Leadership of Wayne Griffin

7/17/2024

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WACE joins with the family, friends and colleagues of Wayne Griffin in expressing our sadness at his recent passing.   

Wayne was the CEO of the Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce for 26 years. 
During his professional career, Griffin earned the Accredited Chamber Executive designation (A.C.E.) from the Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.) in 1995 and was reaccredited in 2000, 2005 and 2010. He is a past recipient of W.A.C.E.’s Russell E. Pettit Excellence in Leadership Award. 


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The Importance of Chambers of Commerce in Local Workforce Development Boards

7/17/2024

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Patrick Ellis, ACE, President/CEO, Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber of Commerce
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​Chambers of Commerce and local workforce development boards (WDBs) are both vital components in fostering economic growth and stability within communities. Their collaboration is essential for creating a robust and dynamic workforce that meets the needs of local businesses.

Chambers of Commerce represent a wide array of businesses within a community, from small enterprises to large corporations. They have a deep understanding of the specific skills and qualifications that businesses require. By participating in WDBs, Chambers ensure that workforce development programs are tailored to meet these specific needs, creating a well-prepared labor pool that aligns with market demands. Chambers can provide valuable input to WDBs in designing and implementing training programs that are directly relevant to the local business community. This ensures that job seekers acquire skills that are in demand, enhancing their employability and supporting local businesses in finding suitable talent.


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And the Award Goes to...The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce!

7/17/2024

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​Josh Cross, President & CEO, Atascadero Chamber of Commerce
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While this phrase will always be music to my ears, I could sense a collective groan from the audience after our Chamber earned its fourth award at the 2024 WACE Conference in Anaheim earlier this year. And who could forget that we also received two awards at the 2023 WACE Conference! Bragging aside, we are truly honored to have received these awards, and we couldn’t have done it without the inspiration provided by many of your chambers, which motivated us to elevate our programs and communication platforms.


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