Annual Conference Handouts | W.A.C.E. - WACE - Western Association of Chamber Executives

2025 Annual Conference Handouts

Slide decks and handouts shared with WACE by our general and breakout session presenters are posted below. Please keep in mind that some speakers did not have materials to share in this format.

Wednesday, February 5

Board Development & Management

Navigating Economic Development Partnerships: Keeping Your Community Competitive

Overcome Burnout - Creating Work-Life Balance

Selling a Membership to a Generation Who Doesn't Join

Partnerships in Workforce Housing - How Can You Make An Impact

Types of Membership Structures

Diving Deeper to Engage More

Exploring Member Benefits: The Old, The New & The Innovative

Retention & Expansion - Building on What You're Already Doing

Telling the Story of Advocacy to Show Value

What Does DMO Work Look Like When Done by a Chamber

Grow Your Business with AI-Powered Tools by Google

Are You Really Listening to Businesses

Meeting Expectations When Everyone Expects Something Different

Non-Dues Revenue NOT Connected to Programs & Events

Relevance in the Workforce Arena: How to Engage, Lead & Measure Impact

Policy vs Politics

Thursday, February 6

Defining Profits - Measuring More than Money

In a World of Division - How to be the Convener

The K-12 Connection - Focusing on Tomorrow's Workforce Today

Defining Your Target Market

When Members Behave Badly

Are Your Events Mission Driven

Capitalize on What You're Already Doing

Childcare Matters

Communicating the Value of Membership in an Uncertain Economy

Leveraging Community Resources to Tackle Your Talent Pipeline

AI & The Future of Chambers: Harnessing Innovation for Growth (Keynote)

Building Relationships with your Educational Institutions

AI in Action for Chambers

Funding Sources for DMOs

Monetizing Programs & Events

Where Do I Start - Advocacy

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility

Innovative Chamber Programs

Social Media for the Win

The New Face of Workplace Benefits

The Why & How of PACs

Friday, February 7

Future of Chambers (Keynote)

40 in 40

Lauren Sweeney (Keynote)

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