W.A.C.E.'s Chamber Leadership Podcast

Western Association of Chamber Executives
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Inspiring chamber of commerce executives, staff and volunteers through best practices and interviews with industry leaders.

  1. 01/23/2024

    Reflections and Inspiration for the Future

    In this episode we are joined by Lorraine Clarno, ACE, 2023-2024 Board Chair and Whitney Diver McEvoy, Board Chair Elect as they reflect on the Association's past year and set intentions and inspiration for the year ahead.

    15 min

  2. 01/09/2024

    Community Vitality … the Ultimate Economic Development Target

    Glenn Morris, ACE , President/CEO of the Santa Maria Valley (CA) Chamber and W.A.C.E. Board member, joins us  to discuss the role of chambers in economic development and how that may look now compared to chambers of the past. Listen now!

    9 min

  3. 12/13/2023

    Filling the Void | Convening to Champion

    What is one of the most prominent needs in your community and what are you doing to address it?  The last few years have unearthed some seismic shifts in our communities, and in this episode Tempe (AZ) Chamber President/CEO Colin Diaz, ACE shares his belief that Chambers are uniquely positioned to lead the charge in addressing them.  This is a generational moment, and who chambers work with and how will determine the future in many of our communities. Check out the full episode now.

    12 min

  4. 11/28/2023

    Setting the Bar: Goal Mastery for Chamber Leaders

    This week's podcast features special guest Zeb Welborn, ACE, President of the Chino Valley (CA) Chamber. Zeb shares with us a goal setting strategy that his chamber has seen success with and walks you through the step-by-step process using his first years at the chamber as a case study. Listen now.

    13 min

  5. 10/05/2023

    Chamber's Role in Community Crisis, Resiliency & Connection

    On this episode, we interview John Bwarie from Stratiscope, a community engagement, marketing and association management firm. John discusses the local chambers’ roles in responding to community crises, building resiliency, and connecting your community.

    20 min

  6. 09/14/2023

    Chamber's Role as a Hub for Information

    On this episode, we discuss the important role Chambers fill when dealing with a community emergency or natural disaster. Many Chambers are considered their community’s hub for important information, when an unexpected event strikes, those expectations only increase for key community organizations like chambers of commerce.

    6 min

  7. 09/06/2023

    Importance of Professional Development

    On this episode of the Chamber Leadership podcast Jim Johnson from the Pearland (TX) Chamber of Commerce joins us. Jim talks about the importance of professional development in the industry and the program that won their chamber the “Chamber of the Year” award at the latest ACCE Conference.

    14 min

  8. 08/29/2023

    Chamber Leadership Podcast Relaunch

    Nick Ortiz with the Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.), announces the relaunch of the Chamber Leadership podcast and reviews the importance of Chambers of Commerce and the business community in advancing growth in their regions.

    7 min
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Inspiring chamber of commerce executives, staff and volunteers through best practices and interviews with industry leaders.

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  • Creator
    Western Association of Chamber Executives
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    117
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