Chamber Of Commerce Videos

http://NorthCarolinaWine.TV interviews Bobby Todd, President, Yadkin County Economic Development Commission

No storm lasts forever. That s just as true of financial storms as it is natural ones. However, in the midst of a storm, that knowledge may not offer much solace. The news has been full of storm clouds. Among other indicators, unemployment is rising. There is one thing you can do to face challenges like this with confidence prepare for it in advance by keeping your options open. Here are four ways to do that: ___ ___ Visibility Insure that people see you doing what you do best. Is your job outbound so you re clearly visible to customers? If so, capitalize on that relationship. Ask them for a brief note about working with you. It will come in handy at your next evaluation or if you need to look for other work. If your job doesn t expose you to anyone outside your company, then work on your visibility. Get involved in your industry. Look for conferences you can attend. Participate in forums and comment on blog posts about your industry. You might even consider starting your own blog to show off your expertise. Volunteer to work for your favorite non-profit. There are many ways to do it. Get started right away if you re not already doing it. And then do a little maintenance reach out in some way every day. Networking It s amazing how many people land a new job through a referral. It s also amazing how much business results from our networks. So why do so many of us pay so little attention to our network until we really need it? Do you participate in local opportunities? Is your company a member of the Chamber of Commerce? If so, do you attend Chamber functions? Are you a member of any local service clubs? These are great real world opportunities to build your network. Are you on LinkedIn? What about Facebook and Twitter? Have you joined any industry-specific social networking sites? The contacts you make through these sites will be valuable now. They may prove invaluable should you be forced to make a change. How about combining the virtual with the real? Have you registered on Meetup to find out about local events of interest to you? You ll meet some fantastic people while growing your network at the same time. Marketing It begins by positioning yourself. What makes you unique? How can you communicate that? What opportunities play to your core strengths? Is your resume up-to-date? If not, there s no time like the present! For sample cover letters, resumes, job search and interviewing tips, check out Resume Help. Building a Bridge Plan What would you do if you were forced to change jobs? How would you pay your bills? Where would you look for a new job? Who would you contact for referrals? For what services would you pay? For example, would you hire a career coach? As you prepare this plan, keep a couple of things in mind. You may spot some problems. That s why you re doing this now. For instance, at what point might you need to find some part-time work or freelance work to pay the bills? Allow for some recovery time. You re human. It will be emotional. But you ll feel much more confident having thought it through in advance. And you ll be able to keep your options open to find the right opportunity for you! That s bigg success! ___ Get the tips and tools you need to be a BIGG success. Subscribe to the Bigg Success Weekly it s FREE! ___ Thanks for the gift of your time today. Bigg success is life on your own terms. You are the entrepreneur of your own life. You can be taught some things about entrepreneuring; others you have to learn on your own. Please join us next time when we talk about which is which. Until then, here s to your bigg success! Subscribe to The Bigg Success Show in iTunes. Subscribe to the Bigg Success feed. Direct link to The Bigg Success Show audio file: http://media.libsyn.com/media/biggsuccess/00514-110309.mp3 Related posts Steer Your Way to Bigg Success Becoming An Entrepreneurial Employee

The president pledges to bring down health insurance costs for businesses.

This is a complete recording of a 10/21/09 Northampton mayoral debate organized by the Chamber of Commerce. Incumbent Clare Higgins squared off against challenger Michael Bardsley. From the debate description: "The Chamber and co-sponsor the Daily Hampshire Gazette will sponsor a forum for Northampton's mayoral candidates on Wednesday, October 21 at 8:00 AM at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center. Titled The Mayoral Forum on Jobs, Business and the Economy, the debate will focus on economic development and the candidate's approaches to creating jobs and supporting local business." This video was recorded by Adam Cohen. Learn more at www.northassoc.org and www.explorenorthampton.com.

Eric Wohlschlegel confronts Hingo Sembra. Which one legitimately represents the right way for American business? Oct. 19, 11:15am, Washington, D.C. Press Club.

October 19, 2009. Taped on October 13, 2009 at the Middletown City Building.

October 19, 2009. Taped on October 13, 2009 at the Middletown City Building.

video shot by Brandon Jourdan. Bring THE YES MEN live! to your school: www.eviltwinbooking.com Eric Wohlschlegel confronts Hingo Sembra (AKA Andy Bichlbaum of The Yes Men). Which one legitimately represents the right way for American business? Oct. 19, 11:15am, Washington, D.C. Press Club.

Eric Wohlschlegel confronts Hingo Sembra. Which one legitimately represents the right way for American business? Oct. 19, 11:15am, Washington, D.C. Press Club.