Learn from industry experts on timely topics for the Chamber Industry! Don’t miss the 2024 W.A.C.E Webinar Series! Please Note: All webinars will be held 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. PST.
"As Chair of this year's WACE Webinar Series, I'm excited to present a lineup that addresses some of the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing chambers today. From advocacy and crisis management to education and inclusive economic development, these sessions are designed to equip chamber professionals with the tools and insights needed to lead their communities toward meaningful progress. Join us as we explore innovative strategies and partnerships that drive real impact from an impressive panel of presenters." Zeb Welborn, ACE, 2024 W.A.C.E. Board Vice Chair, President/CEO, Chino Valley (CA) Chamber
2024 Webinar Topics
October 9th: Advocacy Beyond Politics - Partnering with Elected Officials
This webinar will cover the importance of collaborating with elected officials to achieve advocacy goals. Presenters will demonstrate how chambers can build effective partnerships with policymakers to represent their communities and drive meaningful change without being overtly political. Presenters:
Mark Turner, Mayor, Morgan Hill (Former CEO, Gilroy (CA) Chamber)
Nathan Ahle, Director of Government Affairs, Comcast (Former CEO, Fresno (CA) Chamber)
November 13th:Tackling Big Things - Chamber Responses to Major Business Issues
When significant challenges arise, how should Chambers respond? This session will examine best practices for crisis management, including communication strategies, community support, and leveraging Chamber resources to navigate and mitigate crises effectively. Presenters will use specific examples from their communities (e.g. gross receipts tax, natural gas ban, retail crime, etc.) to draw out processes that can be used in any community. Presenters:
Tiffany Edwards, Vice President of Policy and Community Development at the Eugene (OR) Area Chamber
Frank Ferral, Chief Policy Officer at the Greater Stockton (CA) Chamber
December 11th: Crafting Career Readiness - The Chamber's Role in Education
Explore how chambers can collaborate with educational institutions to develop curricula that prepare the future workforce. This webinar will focus on strategies for fostering partnerships, identifying industry needs, and creating programs that equip students with essential skills. Presenters:
Rana Ghadban, CEO, Roseville (CA) Area Chamber
Christy Beidel, CareerWise Customer Success Manager at Vail Valley (CO) Partnership
January 8th: Inclusive Economic Development - Fostering Growth Across the Community
Understand the broader impacts of economic development and how to ensure it benefits all community segments. This webinar will discuss inclusive economic strategies, addressing disparities, and promoting equitable growth through chamber initiatives. Presenters:
Dave Brown, Retired President/CEO at the Greater Omaha (NE) Chamber, Lead Consultant, Next Generation Consulting, Inc.
Michael Neal, President/CEO, Tulsa Regional (OK) Chamber
Pricing
Webinar pricing is based on your level of W.A.C.E. membership: Full Series:
Tier 1 Members: $150
Tier 2 and 3 Members: Complimentary
Future Members: $300
Individual Sessions
Tier 1 members: $60
Tier 2 and 3 Members: Complimentary
Future Members: $120
Membership Tiers: Unsure about which Tier is currently assigned to your Chamber? Click here to find out.
Webinar Process
Dial in and log in information will be sent to all registered participants the Monday prior to each webinar. Reminders will also be sent an hour before the webinar. Emails will come from Glenn Morris <[email protected]> PowerPoint slides will be posted as a PDF file on the members only section of the W.A.C.E. webpage the morning of the webinar.
Please note: You MUST log in during registration to receive member pricing.
Questions about the Webinar Series & registration can be directed to Glenn Morris, President/CEO of W.A.C.E., at [email protected].
