Every year Mark attends the MAKO Chamber Conference. This annual meeting of chamber professionals from Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, and Oklahoma has grown drastically since its inception, and this year had the largest attendance yet. After each conference, Mark usually shares a few of the “Frequently Asked Questions” he heard about chamber fundraising and our services during the conference, but this year, we thought we’d change things up a bit.
“Nimble, inclusive, and entrepreneurial.” Education Secretary Betsy DeVos used these three terms to highlight the
Convergent Note: The following is a brief excerpt from an article written by Principal Mark
Community Colleges change lives. We all have heard the stories of the financially strapped students
When I first decided to write about Women in Economic Development, my initial plan was
There were plenty of great sessions at this year's annual summit, and we're honored that
This article was originally written for and published in the International Economic Development Council’s “ED Now” newsletter.
A great number of local and regional economic development organizations rely primarily on State and
Convergent Note: The following is a brief excerpt from the article "Counterpoint: Feasibility Studies and Other
I very much enjoyed yet another Tennessee Chamber of Commerce Executives (TCCE) conference this year.
I pulled up to the hotel and heard familiar sounds, sensed the savory smells and felt
Testimonials are a powerful way to deliver a convincing message. The credibility of third party