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WCCE Spring Training

Chamber executives, team members, volunteers, and board leaders are invited to join this special training with Shari Pash for a unique, hands-on learning on membership engagement, volunteer development, board goals and strategy, and sponsorship sales to stimulate chamber growth.TICKETS FOR THE TRAINING ARE SOLD OUT, but there are still seats available for the Boot Camp. For questions, contact Susan at snyffenegger@wmc.org.
Mar 20, 2024
9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Location

WMC Headquarters
501 East Washington Avenue, Madison, WI 53703 United States

Presenting Sponsor

Event Agenda

2024 Progam

TUesday, March 19

10:00AM-4:00pm

Chamber Boot Camp for New(er) Chamber Executives

Being a chamber professional can be a little overwhelming, especially if you are new to organization management and the chamber industry. The boot camp provides the perfect opportunity to ask questions and receive input from seasoned professionals with proven ability in the field of chamber operations. Lunch will be provided.

Wednesday, March 20 – PROPELLING YOUR CHAMBER FORWARD

Sustainable membership, volunteer, and sales growth requires much more than just maintaining the status quo – it calls for innovation, creativity, and a strategic approach. We are pleased to have Shari Pash, founder of Strategic Solutions for Growth, join us for an interactive approach to propel your chamber forward. Shari is a dynamic speaker, industry professional, coach, and trainer. Her extensive success in revenue generation, new market identification, and business development has earned her numerous industry awards of excellence throughout her 30+ year career.

Please join us for a daylong participatory and enthusiastic professional development training to give you the right tools, strategies, and plans to create sustainable growth and success for you and your chamber.

9:00AM

Registration
Coffee and Networking

9:30AM

Welcome and Introductions

Becky Bartoszek

Becky Bartoszek

President/CEO, Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce; WCCE Chair

9:45AM

Morning Training

  • Membership: Staff Engagement and The Power of Micro-Moments
  • Volunteer Development: Strengthening Your Ambassador Team

Shari Pash

12:00PM

Lunch (Provided)

12:00PM

Afternoon Training

  • Sponsorship Sales
  • Board Strategies and Goals

Shari Pash

3:15PM

Closing

3:30PM

Adjourn

Tuesday: Boot Camp

WCCE Members = $50                                                   Non-Members = $75

Wednesday: Conference

WCCE Members = $250                                                 Non-Members = $325

**Registration for the training on Wednesday includes four seats**

Cancellation & Substitution Policy:

Cancellations must be submitted in writing 7 business days prior to the event date for a full refund. Cancellation received less than 7 business days of the event date will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations received with less than a 24-hour notice will forfeit refund. No refunds will be made on uncancelled registrations or no-shows. Substitutions are accepted at any time. We reserve the right to cancel an event due to low enrollment, or other circumstances which would make the event nonviable. If we cancel an event, registrants will be given a full refund. Please contact us if you have any questions about the event at 608-258-3400.

Susan Nyffenegger

Questions?

Please contact Susan Nyffenegger with questions or input, (608) 258-3400.