Tips to Narrow the Generational Communication Gap

October 30th, 2009 by Member Contributor

you are genuine in your desire to work with all generations to create a positive and productive work environment, your employees will be open and honest and tell you what they want, and will also try to give you what you need to be a successful organization.

10 Direct Mail Best Practices

October 30th, 2009 by Adrienne Olson

ROI takes into account campaign cost > response rate > conversion ratio > AND profit per sale.
DON’T STOP AT RESPONSE RATE!

Generations: Play Nice with Words

October 24th, 2009 by Member Contributor

With four generations of employees peering at one another over cubicles and across conference tables, the potential for workplace conflict and confusion has never been greater. Enter you, the manager responsible for bridging generation gaps, ensuring workplace productivity, and generally keeping the troops happy.

Clear the Clutter with Chamber Cafe

October 23rd, 2009 by Kelli Poehls

Have you ever walked into your house and groaned at the piles and the prospect of getting to the bottom of them? Clutter can take over if you let it.

The Connecting Game: How Does the Chamber Engage You?

October 22nd, 2009 by Adrienne Olson

There will never be a substitute for face-to-face, relationship-building connections, no matter which version of the Web we’re on (Web 3.0 is a customized online experience – the Web will get to ‘know’ you).

Chamber Examines Highway Transportation Reauthorization

October 12th, 2009 by Adrienne Olson

The next Surface Transportation Authorization Act is going to require that Metro COG use planning factors such as livability, sustainability and public health as it develops plans and programs within the FM metropolitan area to justify Federal aid.

Game on Gamers!

October 8th, 2009 by Member Contributor

Games are more socially acceptable than ever before, and are making appearances at company parties, team building events, and as customer incentives.

Realizing the Health Care Pot Has Been Stirred

October 2nd, 2009 by Member Contributor

While I haven’t been able to figure out the mystery of who stirred the health care pot, I realize that most Americans are conversing about health care reform and most agree that our current health care system should change.

Complete Communities Need Complete Streets

October 1st, 2009 by Member Contributor

Features often seen in a Complete Street include sidewalks, separated bike lanes, medians, better bus stop placement, and treatments to improve safety for those who have disabilities.