This is a show for Chamber professionals (Chamber Champions) to learn about ideas so they can better serve their members and community by understanding the role of their influence. Think of it as a weekly show to deliver the kind of ideas that you would get from you your regional, state, or national association conferences.
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The Local brings you conversations with residents and business owners of Wheaton, Illinois, uncovering amazing stories happening every day. Brought to you by Fairhaven Wealth Management and Flint Rock LLC.
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Conversations on all things benefits including trends, innovations, new technologies, and idea to help associations create more value for members, employees, and their families. Catch all the latest insights from the official podcast for the Concourse Benefits Platform, hosted by Marc Palud, one of the Co-Founders and Chief Marketing Officer of Concourse Benefits LLC. A benefits game-changer, the Concourse Benefits Platform is a comprehensive, end-to-end, customizable benefits management eco ...
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Success Through Involvement with Derek Rusher
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Derek Rusher shares how he entered the Chamber world after a career in education and has found success by getting involved. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode301 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back bringinglocalback.com Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Communit…
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Don’t Pick up the Phone from LA! Mike Tenerelli from Bachelor Nation to Real Estate Reality
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Marc Horner and co-host Meg Goodman get the juicy Hollywood gossip from Mike and his appearances on The Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise. Back to reality, Mike shares advice and war stories from lessons learned as an investor and entrepreneur in the high stakes world of real estate. Do you have a guest idea for The Local? Reach out to us by clicki…
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Brandon Burton shares some of the resources that he is utilizing with AI after 300 episodes recorded. See what AI tools you can use at your chamber. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode300 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back bringinglocalback.com Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.co…
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Call Him Robin Hood - Richard Jorgensen, DuPage County Coroner
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Dr. Jorgensen discusses his unexpected journey that took him from surgeon to coroner. He shares historical perspective on the creation of the coroner's office going all the way back to medieval times. He also provides perspective on the Fentanyl crisis and how his office is leading the fight against it. Do you have a guest idea for The Local? Reach…
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Houssem Touil shares all about a brand-new Chamber resource, Chamberpad. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode299 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back bringinglocalback.com Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation cha…
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From TikTok Fame to Local Trails: The Forest Preserve's Impact with Keith McClow
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In this episode Marc Horner along with co-host Meg Goodman, had the pleasure of speaking with Keith McClow from the DuPage County Forest Preserve. They delve into the multifaceted role of the Forest Preserve in DuPage County, highlighting its 26 preserves and six special education sites, including the storied Danada Equestrian Center. The upcoming …
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Massive Revenue Growth with Jimmy Lane
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Jimmy Lane shares how the Cocoa Beach Regional Chamber grew their revenue by over 33% in a very short time. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode298 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back bringinglocalback.com Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity…
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Thanks Walmart – but no thanks! Bill Zeuch Album Mount King
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In this episode of The Local, host Marc Horner and co-host Meg Goodman welcome special guest Wild Bill Zeuch, a beloved Wheaton legend and Marc's next-door neighbor. The trio dives into a lighthearted discussion about their neighborly relationship, and Bill admits investing in his children’s college fund to fuel his entrepreneurial dreams. Hear how…
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What Today's Members Really Want with Barry Phillips
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Barry Phillips pulls back the curtain to share what today's members really want out of their membership. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode297 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back bringinglocalback.com Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.co…
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Send us a text A wonderful conversation with one of our Co-Founders, Boyd Stough on the journey to Concourse Benefits. You can connect with Boyd on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boyd-stough-j-d-1b851042/ About the Concourse Benefits Platform The Concourse Benefits Platform is a comprehensive, end-to-end, customizable benefits management …
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How Can I Help? Beyond Just a Food Pantry: Jeni Fabian & Kathy Bossingham People’s Resource Center
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In this episode of The Local, host Marc Horner is joined by co-host Meg Goodman and special guests Jenny Fabian, CEO of the People's Resource Center, and Kathy Bossingham. Getting ready to celebrate 50 years next year of helping neighbors in need, the PRC is a lot more than just a food pantry. They have a plethora of services from art therapy to li…
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Marketing on a Shoestring Budget with Sean Evans
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Sean Evans shares how the Meridian Chamber swings their marketing on a shoestring budget. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode296 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back bringinglocalback.com Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat C…
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Association Use Case Episode with the Concourse Benefits Platform
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Send us a text Welcome to the Association Use Case Podcast for the Concourse Benefits Platform where we’ll provide a high-level overview on what Industry or Trade Associations can expect when using the Concourse Benefits platform to run their member value-added benefits programs while extending added value to your members all the say down to employ…
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Chamber of Commerce Use Case with the Concourse Benefits Platform
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Send us a text Welcome to the Chamber of Commerce Use Case Podcast Episode for the Concourse Benefits Platform, where we’ll provide a high-level overview of what your Chamber of Commerce or Board of Trade can expect by using the Concourse Benefits platform to run your member value-added benefits programs and extend additional value to your members …
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Origin Story of the Concourse Benefits Platform
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Send us a text In this episode, we share the short version of Concourse Benefits’ origin story. (Future episodes will dig deeper into each co-founding member with one on one interviews.) The Concourse Benefits entity we have today is a collaboration between two companies and a team of seven individuals geographically located across North America. E…
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Heavy Hangs The Crown: Joe Aranki Head of Automotive Department of College of DuPage
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Lefty loosey. Righty tighty. There’s much more to a career in the automotive industry. Tune in to the latest episode of The Local as Marc and Meg talk with Joe Arnaki, Program Coordinator of Automotive Technology at the College of DuPage. Family. Work Ethic. Entrepreneurship. Teaching. Advice to his younger self. It’s high octane through and throug…
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Craig Turner from Momentum AI joins us in this episode to help demystify AI and shares use cases for your chamber. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode295 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back bringinglocalback.com Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmyco…
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“I Didn’t Know Wheaton Was So Cool” with Mike Carl District Manager Bourbon Valley Hospitality Group (Burger Social and Proof No. 5).
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Get the dish about new and upcoming restaurants in Wheaton and surrounding areas! Mike discusses how his group is proud to bring back the word “service” in customer service. How he learned important life skills in the restaurant business leading him to a very satisfying career. As Ross from Friends reminds folks – it’s ok to PIVOT and take a risk! …
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How to Manage & Lead Change with Lynn Turner
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Lynn Turner shares tips and strategies around how to manage and lead change within your organization. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode294 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back bringinglocalback.com Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/c…
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Greater Phoenix Chamber-2024 COY Finalist with Todd Sanders
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Todd Sanders shares the two programs from the Phoenix Chamber's application for Chamber of the Year. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode293 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back bringinglocalback.com Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/ch…
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Barber Knows Best - Bob Hutchinson, President of Wheaton Bank & Trust (Re-Release)
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Bob has been a lifelong resident of Wheaton and knows where the bodies are buried – literally! As a matter of fact, as a young lad, he golfed amongst them. He reminisces of the good old days and is just as excited to see where Wheaton is headed. This story-rich interview goes from dunking to cocktail parties, and ping-pong balls! Also, more serious…
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Greater Winston Salem, Inc.-2024 COY Finalist with Mark Owens
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Mark Owens shares the two programs from the Chamber of the Year application for Greater Winston Salem, Inc. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode292 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back chamberchatpodcast.com/bringinglocalback Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Commu…
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Mr. Baseball's Journey from High School to the Major Leagues - Dave Otto, Former MLB Pitcher (Re-Release)
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It’s not every day you get to sit down with a former Chicago Cub and pro baseball player who shares the same town as you. On this episode of The Local, Marc & Vickie hear fun-filled stories from Dave Otto about what it was like to be drafted to the major leagues alongside notable names like Bo Jackson and Barry Larkin, and how opting for college in…
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State Chamber of Oklahoma-2024 COY Finalist with Chad Warmington & Brent Skarky
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Chad Warmington & Brent Skarky from the State Chamber of Oklahoma share the two programs from their Chamber of the Year application. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode291 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back chamberchatpodcast.com/bringinglocalback Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast…
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Bringing Local Back: The Future of Local Commerce
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Bringing Local Back is a new, innovative platform that enables Chambers to be the hero in driving commerce in their communities. Secure your seat in our August 30 webinar to learn all about this program and see what kind of power it offers to your organization. Visis chamberchatpodcast.com/bringinglocalback to register for the free webinar.…
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Life is an Audition - Evelyn Sanguinetti Former Lieutenant Governor of Illinois (Re-Release)
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From the first Latina Lieutenant Governor of Illinois to changing laws for fair housing, Evelyn Sanguinetti proudly shares her journey from growing up in poverty to living in Springfield. A refreshing story of failure, humility, and hard work that made her famously known as The Sidewalk Lady, and how she uses her experiences to make Wheaton a desir…
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Greater Sarasota Chamber-2024 COY Finalist with Heather Kasten
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Heather Kasten shares the two programs from the Greater Sarasota Chamber application for Chamber of the Year. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode290 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation chambern…
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To Be Frank, Grandpa Knows Best: Mark Bridges from Grandpa Frank’s Candy (Re-Release)
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From corporate guy to entrepreneur, Mark Bridges, founder of Grandpa Frank’s Candy, turned his grandfather’s family recipe into a business that has taken Wheaton by storm. Hear how Mark made his transition from consulting into business ownership, what inspires him, and how he inspires us – and a little bit about his custom candy for Fairhaven Wealt…
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Fox Cities Chamber-2024 COY Finalist with Becky Bartoszek
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Becky Bartoszek shares the two programs from the Chamber of the Year application for the award-winning Fox Cities Chamber. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode289 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Na…
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Every Office Needs a Colonel: Ron Austin - Managing Partner at Mathieson, Moyski, Austin & Co., LLP (Re-Release)
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In this re-release, learn how Ron Austin started his career at the former Big Eight firm Arthur Andersen & Co, and decided if he had to work this hard – he’d rather work for himself! With unwavering support from his wife, it was a leap of faith that paid off with a lot of hard work. What a badge of honor it was to cold call clients and develop a re…
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Bend Chamber-2024 COY Finalist with Katy Brooks
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Katy Brooks shares the two programs that were submitted on the Bend Chamber's application for Chamber of the Year. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode288 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation cha…
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Owner of 302, Just to Name One! - Eric Schlickman of 302 Wheaton (Re-Release)
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In this re-release, learn how Eric Schlickman started out as a young foreman with Legos on the playground, then became an architect by trade. He has a truly fascinating story of how networking and past experiences helped him take the leap of faith into the restaurant business. Eric shares how his faith, work ethic, and family are all part of reshap…
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Paducah Area Chamber-2024 COY Finalist with Sandra Wilson
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Sandra Wilson shares the two programs from the Chamber of the Year application for the Paducah Chamber. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode287 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Chamber Nation chambernation.…
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