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    • Board of Directors >
      • Chairman's Message
      • Past Board Chairs
    • Emerging Leaders Council
    • W.A.C.E. Foundation
    • Links to Other Organizations
    • Contact
    • Ad Wizard Terms of Use
  • Conferences/Programs
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      • Annual Conference Handouts
    • Academy >
      • Academy Testimonials
      • Academy Graduates
    • Webinars
    • Workshops
    • Calendar
  • Membership Info
    • Join
    • Scholarships
    • W.A.C.E. Survey Central
    • The Chamber Is... Ad Wizard
  • Awards/Recognition
    • Award Entry Forms
    • Accredited Chamber Executive
    • Communications Awards
    • 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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2023 Annual Conference

Handouts

2023 Annual Conference Handouts - It's Paperless!
As we receive handouts from our presenters they will be posted here.
Please note that some speakers have chosen not to make their presentations available!

Monday, February 13
Keynote - Justin Patton "Empowering Leaders to Communicate with Stronger Presence & Trust"​
11:00 a.m. Breakouts
  • What's the Chamber's Role in Economic Development?
  • Finding, Nurturing, & Stewardship of Sponsors
  • W.A.C.E. Resources, Hidden Secrets & Chamber 101 Tips
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Strategic Planning
3:00 p.m. Breakouts
  • Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) Best Practices
  • How to Build, Fund & Sustain a Chamber Foundation
  • Survival Guide for New CEOs
  • Tackling Housing Issues
  • Transitioning Your Chamber from 3Ps to 3Cs

Tuesday, February 14
Keynote - Dr. Chris Thornberg "Controlling the Economic Narrative"
9:45 a.m. Breakouts
  • Workforce Development - Beginning & Building a Workforce Development Program
  • Rethinking Your Fundraising Structure
  • CEO-Only
  • Tackling Childcare Issues
  • The Economic Outlook: Navigating the Stimulus Hangover
11:05 a.m. Breakouts
  • From Relevant to Essential: The Fundamentals & Importance of Chamber Advocacy
  • Monetizing Your Workforce Development Program
  • The Path to Being a Chamber CEO
  • Taking the Lead in Difficult Community Issues
  • To Ambassador or Not to Ambassador
2:30 p.m. Breakouts
  • ​Political Action - Endorsing vs. Educating
  • Membership Sales - Tips for Success
  • Chamber Board Management
  • Positive Culture is a MUST
  • Maximizing Marketing & Communications
3:55 p.m. Breakouts
  • Talent Pipeline Management - A Demand-Driven, Employer Led Approach to Closing the Skills Gap
  • Membership On-Boarding, Engagement & Retention
  • Ask Me Anything
  • Chamber Events in the Post-Pandemic World
  • Engaging Young Professionals in Your Chamber & Community

Wednesday, February 15
Keynote - Erica Orange "Thinking Technologies"
Ted Talks
  • Patrick Ellis, ACE
  • Jim O'Callaghan
  • Tammy Wellbrock
  • Chris Romer, ACE, IOM
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