It's All About Who You Know Craig W. Turner

Welcome to IT’S ALL ABOUT WHO YOU KNOW, with host, Craig Turner from Momentum – The Business Growth Agency. On our podcast, Craig interviews executives from Chambers of Commerce around the United States and Canada, tapping into their expertise on how to get the most value from your business associations, how their organizations are serving their members and what’s happening in their market for companies looking to grow there.
This episode, Craig welcomes Andrew Hoan, President & CEO for the Portland Business Alliance. Join Craig and Andrew for their conversation about the critical role of the regional chamber of commerce to a community through good times and bad. Listen in as Andrew and Craig discuss the power of partnership and collaboration, how the history of the Northwest has influenced where the Portland regional economy is today, and the importance of involving everyone in the community on the pathway to success.
1:15 - Intro, Andrew Hoan, Portland Business Alliance
3:47 - About the Portland Business Alliance
4:54 - Chamber Focus: Opportunities and Challenges
10:09 - Getting Everything Done that Needs to Be Done
14:34 - Advocacy Victory: Aligning Tax Policies
18:39 - What is Regional Government?
23:02 - Planning for the Future
27:16 - "Get Out of the Echo Chamber"
28:35 - "What Gets You Out of Bed in the Morning?"
32:29 - If You Had a Blank Check...
36:45 - Member Shout Out
38:53 - Inspirations
41:58 - Closing and More Info
 
 
For more information on the Portland Business Alliance, visit www.portlandalliance.com 
This episode of IT'S ALL ABOUT WHO YOU KNOW is sponsored by Momentum's Virtual Ambassador Training for Chambers of Commerce

Welcome to IT’S ALL ABOUT WHO YOU KNOW, with host, Craig Turner from Momentum – The Business Growth Agency. On our podcast, Craig interviews executives from Chambers of Commerce around the United States and Canada, tapping into their expertise on how to get the most value from your business associations, how their organizations are serving their members and what’s happening in their market for companies looking to grow there.
This episode, Craig welcomes Gene Barr, Senior Advisor for GSL Public Strategies Group, and former President and CEO for the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry.
Join Craig and Gene for their conversation about the evolving role of state chambers of commerce through and after the pandemic, and the importance of maintaining strong relationships with local chambers. Learn what's on tap in the incredibly interesting political environment in Harrisburg for 2023, and where the business community's focus will be - coming off a major advocacy victory last year. Gene and Craig also discuss Gene's nationally-recognized leadership in Civil War history, and his next steps in his new role with GSL Public Strategies Group.
1:19 - Intro, Gene Barr, GSL Public Strategies Group
4:13 - About the PA Chamber of Business and Industry
6:41 - PA Chamber - Importance of Local Chamber and Associate Members
11:53 - Post-Pandemic Chambers and the Impact of Remote Work
15:07 - Business Advocacy in PA 2023
19:50 - Favorite Chamber Initiative
24:24 - Gene and Gettysburg History
28:44 - What Gets You Out of Bed in the Morning?
32:21 - "If You Had a Blank Check..."
33:43 - Inspirations
38:07 - Closing and More Info
 
For more information on the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, visit www.pachamber.org 
For more information on GSL Public Strategies Group, visit www.gslpublicaffairs.com
This episode of IT'S ALL ABOUT WHO YOU KNOW is sponsored by Momentum's Virtual Ambassador Training for Chambers of Commerce

Welcome to IT’S ALL ABOUT WHO YOU KNOW, with host, Craig Turner from Momentum – The Business Growth Agency. On our podcast, Craig interviews executives from Chambers of Commerce around the United States and Canada, tapping into their expertise on how to get the most value from your business associations, how their organizations are serving their members and what’s happening in their market for companies looking to grow there.
This episode, Craig welcomes Tiffany Ott, Administrator for the Pennsylvania Association of Chamber Professionals (PACP). But that's not all... Tiffany is also:

Executive Director, Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (GACCE)
Administrator, Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (CACCE)
Executive Director, Louisiana Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (LACCE)
Executive Director, Virginia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (VACCE)

Join Craig and Tiffany for their conversation about the importance of not only chambers of commerce to their communities - and Tiffany represents more than 700 of them in her various organizations - but about continually educating and inspiring the leaders of those chambers, so they can be at their best. Learn about themes (workforce!) that are prevalent all across Tiffany's network of chambers, as well as how chambers are dealing with post-pandemic realities, taking advantage of opportunities, and relying on each other for good ideas and best practices. With the benefit of being able to see the chamber industry from a very high level, Tiffany shares her insights into the current climate, and the road ahead.
1:27 - Intro - Tiffany Ott
4:12 - Tiffany's Organizations and Roles
6:58 - A "Membership Organization of Membership Organizations"
11:55 - Big Chambers and Small Chambers
13:50 - Themes Across Chambers
15:36 - The Workforce Dilemma
18:55 - Zoom vs. In-Person
20:23 - Low-Hanging Fruit
22:26 - What Gets You Up in the Morning?
24:15 - "If You Had a Blank Check..."
26:06 - Inspirations
27:50 - Sharing Best Practices
28:38 - Closing and More Info
 
For more information on the Pennsylvania Association of Chamber Professionals, visit www.pacprofessionals.com 
For more information on the Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, visit www.gacce.org  
For more information on the Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, visit www.cacce.org  
For more information on the Louisiana Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, visit www.louisianachambers.org  
For more information on the Virginia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, visit www.vacceva.org 
This episode of IT'S ALL ABOUT WHO YOU KNOW is sponsored by Momentum's Virtual Ambassador Training for Chambers of Commerce

Welcome to IT’S ALL ABOUT WHO YOU KNOW, with host, Craig Turner from Momentum – The Business Growth Agency. On our podcast, Craig interviews executives from Chambers of Commerce around the United States and Canada, tapping into their expertise on how to get the most value from your business associations, how their organizations are serving their members and what’s happening in their market for companies looking to grow there.
This episode, Craig welcomes Stacey Duncan, President & CEO for the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce. Join Craig and Stacey for their conversation about the importance of aligning regional economic development resources in a community, on moving from the "doer" role into leadership and a trip down memory lane between two former colleagues in the trenches of chamber advocacy. Learn how the Binghamton region is advancing in tourism, high-tech manufacturing and entrepreneurship, and how the chamber, with its unique model housing a number of different entities under Stacey's leadership, is at the center of everything.
1:10 - Intro - Stacey Duncan, Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce
6:10 - About the Greater Binghamton Chamber
8:32 - Opportunities and Challenges
14:31 - Organization and Staff Focus
17:20 - Partnering with Government
19:46 - Binghamton's Tourism Hook
26:24 - "What Gets You Out of Bed in the Morning?"
28:06 - "If You Had a Blank Check..."
30:13 - Creating a Vibrant Riverfront
31:35 - Member Shout Out
32:55 - Inspirations
36:22 - Closing and More Info
For more information on the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce, visit www.greaterbinghamtonchamber.com 
This episode of IT'S ALL ABOUT WHO YOU KNOW is sponsored by TechCards. Check out our TechCards program designed specifically for chambers of commerce.

Welcome to IT’S ALL ABOUT WHO YOU KNOW, with host, Craig Turner from Momentum – The Business Growth Agency. On our podcast, Craig interviews executives from Chambers of Commerce around the United States and Canada, tapping into their expertise on how to get the most value from your business associations, how their organizations are serving their members and what’s happening in their market for companies looking to grow there.
This episode, Craig welcomes Joyce Waugh, President & CEO for the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce, who is retiring from the chamber after 22 years. Join Craig and Joyce for their conversation about lessons learned at the helm of the chamber, being able to rally members around important community issues, and the importance of setting (and keeping priorities). Just a few months out from retirement, Joyce lends substantial wisdom learned on-the-job to our chamber of commerce conversation, leaving us with best practices, insights and inspirations that you won't want to miss. 
1:38 - Intro - Joyce Waugh, Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce
3:39 - About the Roanoke Regional Chamber
7:22 - Opportunities and Challenges
13:34 - Rallying Members
18:52 - Planning for the Future
28:45 - Importance of National and State Chamber Orgs
34:44 - What Will You Miss the Most?
36:49 - "If You Had a Blank Check..."
42:28 - Member Shout-Out
46:32 - Inspirations
49:24 - Advice to Joyce's Successor
51:19 - Closing and More Info
For more information on the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce, visit www.roanokechamber.org 
This episode of IT'S ALL ABOUT WHO YOU KNOW is sponsored by TechCards. Check out our TechCards program designed specifically for chambers of commerce.

Welcome to IT’S ALL ABOUT WHO YOU KNOW, with host, Craig Turner from Momentum – The Business Growth Agency. On our podcast, Craig interviews executives from Chambers of Commerce around the United States and Canada, tapping into their expertise on how to get the most value from your business associations, how their organizations are serving their members and what’s happening in their market for companies looking to grow there.
This episode, Craig welcomes Chris Romer, President & CEO for the Vail Valley Partnership. Join Craig and Chris for their conversation about the unique challenges and opportunities the Vail Valley community faces, from booming real estate and tourism at an all-time high... To unique workforce quandaries that only a high-profile community nestled in the Rockies can understand. Chris fills us in on the approach to both the community and to members that netted the Partnership ACCE Chamber of the Year honors in both 2016 and 2020, and prepared them to face the many hurdles created by the pandemic. Learn about the Partnership's role in economic development and tourism, and in keeping Vail Valley the world renowned destination it has been for almost 60 years.
1:07 - Intro - Chris Romer, President & CEO, Vail Valley Partnership
3:31 - About the Vail Valley Partnership
5:44 - What's Happening in Vail Valley?
7:11 - Pent-Up Tourism Demand
9:14 - Chamber Activity
10:55 - Member Value - Post-Pandemic
13:21 - Unique Workforce Challenges
17:36 - Focus on the Future
20:50 - "What Gets You Out of Bed in the Morning?"
22:50 - Managing It All
25:19 - "If You Had a Blank Check..."
27:17 - Member Shout-Out
30:16 - Inspirations
32:27 - Closing and More Info
For more information on the Vail Valley Partnership, visit www.vailvalleypartnership.com