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National Small Business Week

National Small Business Week

Let’s Celebrate! BY: RACHEL WUMKES Since 1962, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has celebrated National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America's entrepreneurs and small business owners. This year the celebration runs from April 30th through May 6th. The Clear Lake Chamber...

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Chamber Membership 101

Chamber Membership 101

How to Maximize the Benefit **updated post from September 2019** BY: RACHEL WUMKES I know it sits in the back of your mind.  That little nagging thought urging you to join the Chamber of Commerce.  But for some reason, you push the thought away.  Why?  Is it the fear of the unknown?  The apprehension that you’ll do...

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The Certainties of Life

The Certainties of Life

Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay BY: RACHEL WUMKES There’s an old saying that dates all the way back to a 1789 letter from Benjamin Franklin stating “nothing is certain except death and taxes.” I agree.  Especially after a year where we had to roll with the punches of the ever-changing atmosphere due to COVID-19. ...

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Top 5 Reasons to Join the Chamber

Top 5 Reasons to Join the Chamber

BY: RACHEL WUMKES I hear it all the time, a common excuse given by small business owners and the like, for why they don’t think they need to join the chamber: I just don’t think becoming a member is a necessity. Well, my friends, I’m here to give you five incredible reasons, backed by testimonials from local Chamber...

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Who Do You Know?

Who Do You Know?

photocredit: insights.dice.com BY: RACHEL WUMKES People always say, “It’s not necessarily what you know, but who you know,” which rings true in many aspects of the business world.  Whether you’re an entrepreneur fighting to find your place and grow your business, or an employee looking to expand your network as you look...

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My Kind of Run

My Kind of Run

photocredit: Lake Time Brewery BY: RACHEL WUMKES It seems to be the fad these days.  The cool thing to do. Running. And not just the actual act of running, but participating in the various races throughout the country-side.  There’s the 5K, the 10K, half and full marathons.  I mean, we even have our very own Sprint and...

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