Late Friday Workshops

Friday, August 6, 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

***ACCE is highlighting the connection between the convention's workshops and the ACCE Body of Knowledge. Look for icons that will identify the focus of each workshop.

	Anatomy of the Deal Room 202A Although some companies are holding their breath and delaying new investment, there are new corporate projects, expansions and relocations in the pipeline. Hear first-hand how two of 2009's biggest projects were won. Speakers: Ann Stevens, President, BioMed San Antonio; Mark Kleinschmidt, President and CEO, New Castle (DE) Chamber of Commerce Moderator: Jay Garner, CEcD, CCE, President & Founder, Garner Economics
	Inclusive Leadership Room 202B Regions around the country are starting to engage a broader, more diverse base of leaders. Find out how your organization can promote sustainable economic development and social well-being by focusing on inclusion and opportunity for all. Speaker: Andrew Jackson, Executive Director, Commission on Economic Inclusion; Kalima Rose, Senior Director, Center for Infrastructure Equity at PolicyLink
	New Media for Advocacy: 201 Room 202E You know that social media has applications for advocacy, but best practices for using these tools are evolving quickly. Learn the latest strategies for leveraging new media to drive issue awareness, message dissemination and grassroots engagement. Speakers: Harry Gold, CEO, Overdrive Interactive; Brian Sampson, Executive Director, Unshackle Upstate
	Selling Your Chamber from the Inside Out Room 202C The need to engage the entire staff to fundraise is on the mind of many chamber CEOs. Following a discussion on specific chamber systems, tactics and strategies that can secure a financial blanket for your chamber, you'll learn how to clearly articulate and demonstrate the value of revenue generation programs to your staff. Speaker: Randy King, President & CEO, Chamber Enhancement Group LLC
	Technology and Membership Room 203C Put technology to work for you! A wide range of cost-effective platforms and programs - tools and tricks - can increase sales leads and help you manage your operations more effectively. Speakers: Steve Robinson, Regional Development Director, Constant Contact; Ben Wolf, IOM, Vice President, Member Services, Nashville Area (TN) Chamber of Commerce
	The New 990: Exposed Room 203A The new IRS 990 tax form is lengthy and time-consuming. The increased scrutiny of governance, management and policies can be challenging. Learn the importance of answering non-profit filing questions accurately and how to handle inquiries from the public. Speaker: Peter Giersch, Managing Director, Cathedral Consulting
	Virtual Communication Strategies: Who is doing it right? Room 203DE Many chambers are doing exciting things with new media and website innovations to take their organizations to the next level. In this case-study setting, view samples and share the virtual media strategies you have implemented to meet your communications goals. Speaker: Nancy Schwartz, President, Nancy Schwartz & Company
	Teaching Leadership to Elementary School Children Room 201 CD At the 2009 ACCE Convention, keynote speaker Stephen R. Covey introduced us to 10 children who had been taught leadership principles in their school. Since then, chambers have sponsored more than 30 schools' implementation of this leadership process. Hear from Sean Covey and a panel of chamber CEOs about what's happening at these schools, and what it takes to get involved. Speaker: Sean Covey, Executive Vice President, FranklinCovey

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