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Chamber Blog Newsroom or Community Deal? Here’s Where Your Message Belongs Members sometimes wonder why they should use different chamber features or how to choose between them. To make it simple: The Newsroom is for building awareness and trust, while a Community Deal is for creating an immediate reason to act. Use this quick guide…
Read MoreChamber Blog Beyond the Deal: Showcasing Your Core Products and Services A community deal should answer, “What do I get if I do business with you?” Read below to get started with your first community deal offering. Submit a member to member deal if you only want members to see your deal and not have…
Read MoreChamber Blog Turn Customer Questions Into Newsroom Articles Your customers’ everyday questions are a ready-made source for powerful newsroom articles! Instead of struggling to brainstorm new topics from scratch, transform the questions you already hear every day into engaging content for your Chamber newsroom. Review the examples below to see how a simple question becomes…
Read MoreChamber Blog Why Your Chamber Directory Profile Matters in the Age of AI When someone is looking for a local business, they may not always start with a traditional search engine. Increasingly, people are asking AI-powered tools questions such as: “Who are some good local landscapers?” “What accounting firms serve small businesses in my area?”…
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Chamber Blog From Charlottesville to Chapel Hill: Lessons in Partnership, Access, and Community Investment By Quana Dennis: From Charlottesville to Chapel Hill: Lessons in Partnership, Access, and Community Investment When I boarded the bus for Chapel Hill, North Carolina as part of the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber2Chamber trip, I expected to be…
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In this guest column, Free Enterprise Forum President Neil Williamson explains why economic growth, housing, transportation, and workforce development all depend on business engagement—and explains why sitting on the sidelines isn’t an option for communities that want to thrive.
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The Business Women’s Round Table (BWRT) Women of Excellence Awards is the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce’s premier celebration of the women leaders, mentors, and trailblazers who are redefining what it means to lead in our region.
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Chamber Blog From Charlottesville to Costa del Sol with Miyanna Bell I am incredibly grateful to the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce for the opportunity to take part in Chamber Abroad last month. This trip was more than international travel-it was a shared experience of learning, connection, and cultural immersion. During the trip, I had…
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March is Women’s History Month, and the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce wants to take a moment to recognize some of the women in our own backyard who are building, leading, and showing up for this community every day. From food tours to construction sites to courtrooms, these five businesses represent the range and depth…
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What does it take to attract a global pharmaceutical giant to your community? For Albemarle County, it started with a bold investment, a clear vision, and a commitment to building the kind of place where people and businesses thrive. Director of Economic Development Emily Kilroy reflects on the Rivanna Futures project and what the AstraZeneca…
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