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Monday, December 15, 2025
A Guide to Recovering Revenue You Didn't Know You Were LosingWhen was the last time you reviewed your business subscriptions? From software to streaming services, you could have hundreds of dollars out there that you had forgotten about. That’s money that’s been quietly slipping through the cracks.Most business owners are so focused on bringing money in the front door that they don't notice it ...read more
Categories: Chamber Insights
Monday, December 15, 2025
You spend a lot of time encouraging everyone else. Your customers. Your team. Your family. Even total strangers on social media.Today, it’s your turn.Before the year gets away from you, give yourself a gift that costs nothing and can pay off all year long: write a letter to yourself to read this time next year.Not a to-do list. Not a strategic plan. A pep talk.Think of it as sitting down with ...read more
Categories: Chamber Insights
Tuesday, December 02, 2025
If you’re a busy professional, “keeping up with tech” can feel like a second full-time job you did not apply for.
New tools launch daily. Your inbox is full of “game-changing” software. Meanwhile, you still have customers to serve, a team to lead, and probably at least 47 open browser tabs. Right?
While there’s enormous pressure to keep up with innovation these days (it’ll make you more ...read more
Categories: Chamber Insights
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Traditionally, marketers at this time of year are busy trying to attract Black Friday and other shoppers in the days right after Thanksgiving. But thanks to the uptick in pre-Black Friday sales, today’s customers are shopping earlier than ever, spreading out their spending and looking for ways to avoid the December scramble. In fact, nearly half of U.S. shoppers now begin their holiday shopping ...read more
Categories: Business Resources, Chamber Insights
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
We’re fast approaching the time of year where it can like you’re running a marathon on a tightrope. Customers need attention. Promotions are queued up to be launched (or designed). Your inventory is giving you nightmares and you have huge goals for the end of the year.And you’re supposed to stay cheerful, strategic, and somehow well-rested through it all.But the problem isn’t your big aspirations ...read more
Categories: Business Resources, Chamber Insights
Monday, November 03, 2025
With the holiday season approaching with the speed of a bullet train (holiday prep, year-end sales pushes, family gatherings, budget reviews, etc.), it’s no surprise many of us feel our blood pressure and tension rise, while our patience comes crashing down. While this season is one of the most exciting of the year, it brings lots of extra stress. But what if some of that stress was ...read more
Categories: Business Resources, Chamber Insights
Monday, September 08, 2025
If you’ve ever parented a teenager, you know talking back is not to be celebrated. But when it comes to your business website, talking back is the next big trend.Most websites feel like digital brochures. You scroll, you click, you squint at tiny menus—and if you can’t find what you’re looking for in 20 seconds, you’re gone. On to the next one.But what if you landed on a website that ...read more
Categories: Business Resources, Chamber Insights
Tuesday, September 02, 2025
River Falls Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau Celebrates Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Month with Proclamations from Governor Evers and Mayor TolandRIVER FALLS, WI – September 1, 2025 – The River Falls Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau is excited to announce that September is being celebrated as Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Month, officially recognized by Governor Tony Evers in a ...read more
Categories: Investor News, Chamber Insights, Local, Regional, & State News
Monday, August 18, 2025
Does your favorite coffee shop have a secret menu? One where the drink’s not on the board, but the regulars know to order? The one that gives you a little more for the same price or offers you a flavor you didn’t even know existed just because you’re a regular. Or maybe you know a speakeasy club that opens every weekend to people who know the “password.”A chamber of commerce is like that for ...read more
Categories: Business Resources, Chamber Insights, Investor News
Monday, August 11, 2025
If the thought of “tracking KPIs” makes your eyes glaze over, you’re not alone. For many small business owners, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) sound like something reserved for corporations with big budgets, bigger teams, and even bigger Excel spreadsheets. Who wants the hassle?But here’s the truth: KPIs are just numbers that tell a story and if you’re not paying attention to them, you’re ...read more
Categories: Business Resources, Chamber Insights
Monday, July 28, 2025
Attracting new customers is important, but building loyalty is where long-term success happens. Loyal customers spend more, visit more often, and refer others. According to business.com, they spend 67% more than first-time customers. Cultivating that loyalty takes more than just great service. It takes creativity, consistency, and value-driven engagement. Whether you run a retail store, ...read more
Categories: Business Resources, Chamber Insights
Tuesday, July 08, 2025
Small businesses everywhere are realizing that success isn’t just about how good your product is—it’s about how connected your customers feel to you and each other. The new growth model that’s gaining serious traction? Community-led growth.
This approach focuses on creating value and shared experiences before the sale ever happens. When done right, it doesn’t just build customers—it ...read more
Monday, July 07, 2025
It may be extraordinarily hot and sunny (at least it is in most parts of the country right now), but it’s also the perfect time to jingle your way to more sales with a Christmas in July promotion. This festive mid-year moment is a golden opportunity to engage customers, clear inventory, and create a buzz—without the stress of December chaos. Plus, it’s becoming more popular over the past ...read more
Categories: Business Resources, Chamber Insights
Monday, July 07, 2025
AI is one of the most efficient tools we’ve seen since the advent of the computer. But if you’re using it to generate content and then just copying and pasting, you’re missing out. And that kind of “laziness” could be costing you customers.
Here’s how a couple of quick edits can bring your AI-generated content from meh to aaaamazing.
First, we’re going to assume you can write a good ...read more
Categories: Business Resources, Chamber Insights
Monday, June 30, 2025
Facebook continues to be one of the most powerful platforms for businesses to connect with customers, build brand awareness, and drive sales. With over 2 billion users and tools that support everything from video marketing to community building, it remains a key part of many business marketing strategies. And that’s why it’s important to keep an eye on it.
Two big pieces of news about ...read more
Categories: Business Resources, Chamber Insights
Monday, June 23, 2025
6 Questions Every Smart Small Business Owner Asks
When you want to get to know someone better and have a great conversation, what do you do?
You ask them questions, of course. Questions get the conversation started and they show you have an interest in the person you’re speaking with.
The same is true of your business.
Asking and answering questions about the operation of your ...read more
Categories: Business Resources, Chamber Insights
Monday, June 16, 2025
Even though being part of the Chamber is one of the easiest ways to increase your network, we understand that some business pros can’t make it to networking events. But networking is incredibly important because people want to do business with those they know, like, and trust. If you don’t have the time to attend networking events, there are ways to network.
You don’t need a name tag ...read more
Categories: Business Resources, Chamber Insights
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Categories: Awards & Milestones, Local, Regional, & State News, Chamber Insights
Monday, June 09, 2025
Who isn’t feeling the pain of being stretched too thin these days? If you’ve dabbled with AI, you may have cut the time it takes you to do administrative tasks by as much as 26 minutes a day (at least according to a recent survey in the UK). However, it’s possible to do a lot more than that when you move past administrative tasks and see where else you can do more with less.
One of ...read more
Categories: Business Resources, Chamber Insights
