Chamber of Commerce Executives of Ohio
CCEO is the only professional association for individuals that are employed by local chambers of commerce in Ohio.
The Conference will be in person at the Mandalay Banquet Center in Dayton, Ohio.                                                      Many of the speakers go on to book events with attendees at their respective chambers.
Conference: October 20-21
 Our theme is “ChamberCON 2023 - Sparking Change” and speakers are needed to discuss topics including, but not limited to how to continue to spark change in our communities and within ourselves. 
Please complete and return this by July 25, 2022.                                                                                                                   Session lengths run approximately 30 - 45 minutes for presentations including 15 minutes for a Q & A. 
Possible Topics (Not Limited To):
  • How to be relevant without events or how to create impact in your community without events 
  • Special forces training for experienced, skilled leaders 
  • Branding/Reinventing Your Chamber
  • Workforce Development
  • Being a Business Advocate
  • Making the Ask - Membership sales, Sponsorship Sales
  • Streamlining Strategies: Do More with Less
  • Community Partnerships: How to Convene Community Partners  (Facilitator and/or Design Thinking Training)
  • Economic Development
  • Forming a foundation 
  • What is Advocacy?
  • How to be an Award-Winning Chamber
  • Avoiding Burnout
  • How to have difficult conversations with the community & members
  • How a Chamber Executive Can Speak Up
  • Updating events and programs
  • How to have an engaging board
  • Personal development topics (How to stay motivated, how to create daily habits that equal success)