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Hailey Heimbach
on Monday, May 4, 2026
Navigating the Marketing Maze: A Small Business Guide to Maximizing a Small Marketing Budget
For small business owners, marketing can feel like a maze—endless options, limited resources, and constant pressure to stand out. The good news? You don’t need a massive budget to make a meaningful impact. With the right strategy and a little creativity, you can stretch every dollar and still see real ...
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Hailey Heimbach
on Monday, May 4, 2026
The Economic Impact of Supporting Small Businesses
Supporting small businesses isn’t just about shopping local—it’s a direct investment in the strength and sustainability of the U.S. economy. As highlighted by the U.S. Small Business Administration during National Small Business Week, small businesses are a driving force behind economic growth, job creation, and vibrant communities.
A Backbone ...
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Hailey Heimbach
on Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Spring Into Growth with the TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce 🌱
As the days get longer and the tri-county region begins to bloom, spring offers the perfect reminder: growth doesn’t just happen—it’s nurtured through connection, opportunity, and community.
At the TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce, we believe that growth is more than a seasonal mindset—it’s a year-round commitment to helping ...
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Hailey Heimbach
on Thursday, April 9, 2026
Make the Most of Your TriCounty Area Chamber Membership: Resources, Relationships, Recognition
Being a member of the TriCounty Area Chamber is more than just a listing in a directory—it’s an investment in your business, your career, and your community. The Chamber offers programs, events, and opportunities designed to help you grow, connect, and make an impact. The bottom line? What you put into ...
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Hailey Heimbach
on Thursday, March 12, 2026
TIP: Am I a Positive Networker?
When we started Shepa Learning we termed our type of networking Positive Networking®, it’s not about you, it’s discovering what you can do for others. At the time transactional networking was very much the thing.
To our surprise Positive Networking® really resonated with people--Hey, that kind of networking isn’t pushy or selly!
Here are the simple things
that ...
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Hailey Heimbach
on Wednesday, February 25, 2026
SHEPA LEARNING COMPANY WEEKLY POSITIVE NETWORKING® TIP
No. 1155, February 25, 2026
By Gayle Hallgren and Judy Thomson
TIP: Three words to keep a conversation going.
Are you the kind of person who asks a number of follow-up questions when having a conversation? Does that make you seem pushy, and maybe even a little annoying?
Well, good news it doesn’t!
Research over the past ...
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