WACE Foundations of Success

The WACE Academy is built on a curriculum designed to ensure graduates are well versed in subjects that we believe are foundational to success as a Chamber professional.

The purpose of this survey is identify local Chambers that have strong programs related to some foundational (and emerging) topics and are willing to be a resource to others in our industry. At the same time, we also want to identify topics that Chambers feel they need help with to help direct our future training and educational offerings ... so be honest!

For each of the topics identified, give your Chamber a rating ... just how strong are you at Membership Recruiting, or Board Management, or Tourism Promotion, for example. Then, if you're willing to share and mentor other Chambers in that topic, share the name and contact information for your team member who would be the best first call.

1.My Chamber has an effective program for recruiting, training, and managing Board & Committee volunteer leaders.
1 - We could use help with this subject.
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3 - We have a successful program.
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5 - We are Best in Class at this topic!
2.My Chamber has clear, understood, and followed Financial Policies & Procedures.
1 - We could use help with this subject.
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3 - We have a successful program.
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5 - We are Best in Class at this topic!
3.My Chamber is successful at using Artificial Intelligence tools to support our work.
1 - We could use help with this subject.
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3 - We have a successful program.
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5 - We are Best in Class at this topic!
4.My Chamber is successful at Advocating with Government Officials on behalf of our business community.
1 - We could use help with this subject.
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3 - We have a successful program.
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5 - We are Best in Class at this topic!
5.My Chamber is successful at Helping Elect Business-Friendly Candidates and/or getting Ballot Initiatives passed or defeated as appropriate.
1 - We could use help with this subject.
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3 - We have a successful program.
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5 - We are Best in Class at this topic!
6.My Chamber is successful at Generating Non-Dues Revenue to support our work.
1 - We could use help with this subject.
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3 - We have a successful program.
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5 - We are Best in Class at this topic!
7.My Chamber has a highly effective Marketing and Communications program.
1 - We could use help with this subject.
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3 - We have a successful program.
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5 - We are Best in Class at this topic!
8.My Chamber is successful at Membership Sales & Recruitment.
1 - We could use help with this subject.
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3 - We have a successful program.
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5 - We are Best in Class at this topic!
9.My Chamber is successful at Membership Retention.
1 - We could use help with this subject.
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3 - We have a successful program.
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5 - We are Best in Class at this topic!
10.My Chamber has a successful Business Retention & Expansion program.
1 - We could use help with this subject.
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3 - We have a successful program.
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5 - We are Best in Class at this topic!
11.My Chamber has a successful program to facilitate New Business Formation in our community.
1 - We could use help with this subject.
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3 - We have a successful program.
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5 - We are Best in Class at this topic!
12.My Chamber has a successful program to address Workforce Development needs of our businesses and community.
1 - We could use help with this subject.
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3 - We have a successful program.
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5 - We are Best in Class at this topic!
13.My Chamber has a successful Tourism Marketing/Development program.
1 - We could use help with this subject.
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3 - We have a successful program.
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5 - We are Best in Class at this topic!
14.On a scale of 1-10, how likely are you to recommend WACE membership to a colleague at another Chamber?
1 - Definitely Not
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10 - Definitely Yes
15.Where is your Chamber located?
16.How Many Members Does Your Chamber Serve?
17.How Many Full-Time Employees Does Your Chamber Have?