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This is the first in the Striving for Success series of blog posts featuring excerpts from our 2022 Chamber Success Competition entries. We hope you enjoy (and can relate to) hearing from our customers and how they are reaping the benefits of using GrowthZone’s software solutions to grow member value, increase productivity, and boost revenue. In the Success Competition entry form, we asked “Explain how using ChamberMaster or GrowthZone software has benefited your chamber and/or members.” Responses relating to member […]

“GrowthZone was a solution we could use all day long, which is what we were looking for. For any association, if you’re looking for a change, you should check out GrowthZone. It’s made a huge difference in our association life.” Sandy Carroll, Chief Executive Officer Berkshire County Board of REALTORS® Pittsfield, MA We asked our customers what they liked best about GrowthZone Real Estate Edition. Among those, was Sandy Carroll from the Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®. Sandy was eager […]

According to the ACCE website, ACCE’s Awards for Communications Excellence program is designed to showcase the top communications and marketing work of chambers of commerce and similar organizations. Several thousand award entries were submitted to the competition, which is now in its 37th year. These entries highlight some of the freshest and most innovative marketing and communications work coming from ACCE member organizations of all types and sizes. “Chambers of commerce create community impact, more so now than ever before,” said ACCE President […]

GrowthZone congratulates all of the 2022 Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE)’s Chamber of the Year award winners. We are especially excited to recognize 2 of the 4 winners as they use our software! Congratulations to the following winners in their respective categories: Category One Mason City Chamber of Commerce Mason City, Iowa Category Two Henry County Chamber of Commerce McDonough, Georgia “GrowthZone was proud to be in the ACCE Conference audience to witness the award announcement,” said Lisa […]

Frank Kenny Guest Blog: What are you doing at your chamber that is unique or different?

A positive user experience is critical to the success of any association website. The easier your website is to navigate, the less time it takes a user to find what they’re looking for. An Easy to Navigate Website Increases visit duration Let visitors know they’re in the right place to find information Reduces bounce rates Improves conversions Provides a positive user experience Helps with SEO Don’t Reinvent the Wheel Think like the average user. Website visitors don’t want to have […]

GrowthZone is proud to share its excitement about the announcement of the 2022 Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE)’s Chamber of the Year finalists, especially since we know over half of them VERY well—many of the finalists use GrowthZone or ChamberMaster software. This recognition is the most prestigious and competitive award presented by ACCE and is the only globally-recognized industry award that honors top chambers of commerce. Those honored with the Chamber of the Year designation have demonstrated organizational […]

Frank Kenny Guest Blog: Have you ever thought about the different reasons people join your chamber or association?

Whether in-person engagement is happening or not, it’s imperative that associations and chambers provide value to members online. Be a resource. Position your association or chamber as an expert and drive greater awareness of your organization and its mission. How to Make Sure Emails Get Through to Your Members 4 Tips for Successful Association Email Campaigns Hold webinars and online conferences. Keep your members informed with virtual meetings. Why Host a Virtual Conference Virtual Conferencing Tools Tips for Video Conferencing […]

Real estate association professionals across the U.S. and Canada look at their organizations’ inner workings when they reply to GrowthZone’s annual association survey.  This year, over half of real estate association pros aren’t confident their members understand the value of the association. However, 72% said overall engagement with members improved or was better year over year. Get the complete 2022 real estate association survey results report to see how your association compares:   Annual association operating budgets Membership growth and retention […]

How associations and chambers can use existing content to blog AND improve website SEO results.

GrowthZone recently released the 2022 Chamber Survey results. The survey covers association association membership management, including renewal and retention numbers, values and policies – current initiatives and new programs, revenue, and more. The report also includes words of wisdom and lessons learned from 2021. The report also highlights what your chamber peers shared about: – Operating budgets – Value propositions – Innovation/new services – Reinstatement strategies Common lessons learned revolved around empathy, resilience, and the need for flexibility. One respondent […]