Description

This Is How We Chamber™ Labs

Practical Training. Real Chamber Results. Kingdom Collaboration.

Join Christian Chamber leaders from across the nation for This Is How We Chamber™ Labs, a monthly interactive working session designed to help Chambers grow stronger, healthier, and more sustainable.

Unlike traditional webinars, these Labs are highly practical, collaborative conversations where Chamber leaders openly share what is working, what isn't, and how proven strategies can be implemented in local communities. Each month features expert facilitators, real-world case studies, actionable tools, and peer-to-peer learning that can be immediately applied within your Chamber.

Each 60-minute Lab includes:

Training Spotlight (15 Minutes)

Learn proven strategies, systems, and best practices from experienced Chamber leaders.

Chamber Roundtable Discussion (30 Minutes)

Participate in candid conversations with fellow leaders, ask questions, exchange ideas, and learn from real-world experiences.

Take Action Session (15 Minutes)

Leave with practical next steps, templates, frameworks, and implementation tools you can put to work right away.

Throughout the series, we'll tackle the topics that matter most to Chamber success, including staffing and compensation, sponsorships, marketing, partnerships, event growth, volunteer development, member communication, and more.

What You'll Gain

• Practical strategies that can be implemented immediately
• Access to proven templates, frameworks, and resources
• New relationships with Chamber leaders nationwide
• Fresh ideas to increase effectiveness and sustainability
• Collaborative solutions to common Chamber challenges
• A growing library of best practices from across the Coalition

AUGUST — LAB #1: COMPENSATION & STAFFING MODELS

Building a sustainable Chamber starts with building the right team. Join Mina Carlson and Krystal Parker as they share practical approaches to executive compensation, staffing structures, contractor versus employee models, and budget-conscious growth strategies. Learn how successful Chambers are creating compensation frameworks that support both organizational health and long-term sustainability.

Key Topics:
• Executive compensation
• Contractor vs. employee models
• Board-approved compensation structures
• Budget considerations
• Growth-stage staffing

Takeaway: Sample compensation framework and staffing roadmap.

Whether you're launching a new Chamber, leading an established organization, or building for future growth, These Is How We Chamber™ Labs will equip you with the knowledge, tools, and relationships needed to strengthen your Chamber and expand Kingdom impact.

When: Second Tuesday of every month at 2:00 PM EDT

Who Should Attend: Chamber Presidents, Executive Directors, Board Members, Staff, Ambassadors, and Chamber Leadership Teams