The 2025 Chamber Benchmarking Survey for Michigan chambers offers a powerful snapshot of how organizations in the state are performing across revenue, membership, staffing, governance, and more. With insights from 78 chambers, this report provides real, actionable benchmarks for chambers of all sizes. Are you curious how your chamber stacks up in revenue mix, boardContinue reading “Benchmarking for Michigan Chambers: Explore the 2025 MACP Survey Results”
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Budgeting for Chamber Staff Professional Development
In the fast-paced lanes of information around us, investing in professional development is important to stay relevant, retain staff, and achieve organization goals. Investing in staff at all levels requires planning to use resources effectively and to maximize opportunities for the chamber. Assessing the NeedChamber staff come to the job with a variety of backgroundsContinue reading “Budgeting for Chamber Staff Professional Development”
7 Reasons to Conduct a Membership Survey Before Your Next Strategic Plan
A member survey before strategic planning is crucial for several reasons. Surveys help understand member needs, identify strengths and weaknesses, inform priorities, increase engagement, enhance communication, identify trends, and benchmark performance. This data-driven approach ensures that the strategic plan aligns with stakeholders’ priorities and fosters organizational growth.
Michigan Association of Chamber Professionals 