This year, the Denton Chamber of Commerce is bringing back the $100 Challenge. Shift $100 of your budget to a locally owned, independent business. If you don’t have $100, spend $50. If you don’t have $50, spend $10. Click to see a list of local Chamber Members and get a head start on your shopping.
Read MoreStress is almost inevitable during the holiday. And businesses that do large sales during this time will either be stressed because they’re doing a great amount or they’ll worry because they’re not doing enough. Don’t run yourself down and risk injury or sickness. If you’re sick or exhausted, you’ll only be more stressed. Try these tips for reducing stress instead.
Read MoreWhen was the last time you heard someone say, “I have too many followers and too many likes on my business page.”? Uh, never. Whether you’re just beginning to get your business into social media marketing or you’ve been there a while, you can always use some help. The chamber is one of those little-known places that you can get it for less than the cost of employing an agency. Here’s how your business can benefit.
Read MoreInclusive leadership is leadership that is exhibited through the lens of inclusion by putting inclusion at the forefront of every decision in your organization. Inclusive leaders understand all of their employees. They intentionally ask feedback from their employees who are underrepresented. And most importantly, they do it not only when they have a question about diversity. Companies with leaders who are perceived to be inclusive by their employees experience greater productivity and performance. So how do you become an inclusive leader? There are three important factors that help you practice inclusive leadership: 1. Exposure, 2. Experience, 3. Empathy.
Read MoreOur Chamber President, Erica Pangburn, is challenging all Chamber Members to spend $100 of their holiday shopping budget at a locally-owned, independent business this year. We often talk about how supporting locally-owned Denton businesses is what keeps us unique and what keeps us “Denton”. Here is the bitter pill: THIS year, especially, shopping local is what is going to keep our Denton businesses ALIVE. Wanna know something else? We do not have to choose between safety and commerce.
Read MoreIs it worth it to join your local chamber? How do you know? Calculating the return on investment for chamber membership can be quite simple once you decide how you plan on measuring success. Here’s what you need to think about.
Read MoreIt’s obvious to mention that you’re losing money if you’re not using your chamber membership, but it’s more than just being out the membership dues. If you’re not using your membership to its fullest, you are losing potential customers, revenue, and you’re out significant cost savings. Here’s what you’re not taking advantage of:
Read MoreThe Denton Economic Development Partnership is proud to announce that Cory Lacy has accepted the position of Vice President, Economic Development. Lacy replaces Charlie Dromgoole, who served as Interim Vice President.
Read MoreEveryone wants to know the secret to business success. You know the one that happens overnight with very little work? The one business secret that can be doing its thing while you enjoy a much-deserved day on the greens or the open water? Success that happens automatically, like the rubbing of a genie’s bottle? But guess what? There’s no such thing. Here’s why…
Read MoreHave you ever noticed the enormous amounts of Halloween décor that hit the stores right after Labor Day? Why are there so many items to dress up your home and yard for the creepiest of holidays? Simply answered…because they sell. Getting into the Halloween spirit at your business can help you amass a following, have some fun, and bring in more revenue. Here are several ideas on how you can do that without spending a lot of money.
Read MoreIf you have a business and you want customers, you need video. It’s as simple as that. But who has the money and time to invest in it, right? Stop allowing those common excuses to hamper your success. You need to be in video. Here are the reasons you need to embrace it and how you can begin to do that even if you hate the camera.
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