Posted on Monday, December 16, 2024
By:
Hailey Heimbach
Categories:
General
Why Shopping Local MattersIn a world dominated by global e-commerce giants and big-box retailers, it’s easy to overlook the impact of where we spend our money. However, shopping local isn’t just a trend; it’s a vital practice that strengthens communities, boosts local economies, and fosters a sense of connection and sustainability. Here’s why shopping local should matter...
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Posted on Tuesday, December 3, 2024
By:
Hailey Heimbach
Categories:
General
Why Engaging Young Professionals in Chamber Events MattersThe future of our community lies in the hands of the next generation of leaders, innovators, and change-makers. As a Chamber of Commerce, we believe in fostering opportunities not just for established professionals, but also for the vibrant, ambitious young professionals who bring fresh ideas, energy, and perspectives to the...
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Posted on Thursday, November 21, 2024
By:
Hailey Heimbach
Categories:
General
Tip: Don’t just say "So long"
When employees and colleagues leave your firm is it a “so long and best of luck” goodbye? Creating an alumni association is a way of recognizing the value of those people who leave the firm, and it’s a way to stay connected. McKinsey & Company’s article “The power of continuous career support: Embracing the full employee life...
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Posted on Wednesday, October 16, 2024
By:
Hailey Heimbach
Categories:
General
Tip: What your LinkedIn connecting may be missing.LinkedIn, which is the preeminent business network, is something many of us take for granted. Some folks think it’s enough to ask someone to connect with them on LinkedIn, and then once the invite is accepted, that’s it. That should be the start.
Here is what to continue doing:
1. Comment on their posts, and not just a...
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Posted on Wednesday, October 9, 2024
By:
Hailey Heimbach
Categories:
General
Tip: Try this exercise to visualize your networkIn our networking workshops, most attendees haven’t really thought about who is in their network. And they usually vastly underestimate the number of people they are connected to. So, we get them to map their networks.It may seem overwhelming at first, but by breaking it into bite-sized categories it’s more manageable. For example, who...
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Posted on Wednesday, September 4, 2024
By:
Hailey Heimbach
Categories:
General
Tip: Time is limited so put your networking efforts here!If you have only a limited amount of time to reach out to people beyond your co-workers (your operational network) or answering your Mom’s calls (your personal network), then focus on your strategic network.Strategic networks consist of highly connected or influential people, usually in more senior positions, who are gracious about...
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