Chamber News
Are You Ready for the 87th Annual Banquet?
8 January, 2019
The Annual Banquet is coming up at the end of this month. Take a moment to learn more about the dress code, networking during the reception and more.
We are Accredited! What Does that Mean for You?
8 January, 2019
The United States Chamber of Commerce awarded the Garland Chamber of Commerce with 5-Star Accreditation last year. What does this mean for the members of our chamber?
No Matter the Size of Your Bus, From a Minivan to a Passenger Train, Job One is Getting the Right People on Board.
28 November, 2018
In his book, Good to Great, Jim Collins creates a memorable and lasting metaphor by comparing a business to a bus and its leader to a bus driver. He emphasizes that it's critical to continuously ask “First Who, Then What?”
Garland Chamber Awarded with 5-Star Accreditation
9 November, 2018
On Nov. 8, 2018 the United States Chamber of Commerce awarded the Garland Chamber of Commerce with 5-Star Accreditation for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community.
Garland Chamber Announces Small Business Health Plan
6 November, 2018
The Garland Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce new health insurance plan options for small business members. Made possible by Association Health Plan rules issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) in July 2018, the Chamber and its Affiliated partners established the North Texas Employer Health Plan Cooperative to offer health coverage advantages traditionally out of reach for small businesses.
5 Fundamentals for Entrepreneurs
5 November, 2018
More than 90% of Garland’s economy is composed of small businesses. Does that surprise you? According to the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council, Texas ranks as the second-best policy climate for entrepreneurship and small business growth in the United States.
4 Basic Tips for Better Networking Results
27 September, 2018
How many times have you heard that you must network to grow your business? I’d venture to guess the answer is, “a lot.” But what is networking, really? Basically, it’s the art of connecting with others. Pretty straightforward, right? But it is not as easy as it sounds.
Congratulations to the Winners of the 34th Annual Partnership Golf Tournament
20 September, 2018
How to Improve Your Handwriting
28 August, 2018
What if your handwriting still looked exactly the way it did the first time you picked up a pencil? Maybe it does. Maybe that’s why you started reading this article. Your handwriting today may not be beautiful, but likely it’s legible, so maybe you, like me, just enjoy opportunities to take what’s acceptable and make it exceptional.
4 Keys to Maximizing Customer Service
7 August, 2018
Some may say that good customer service is a lost art in our technology-obsessed culture. Some may say that customer service is just a bunch of C.R.A.P. And what do I say? I actually agree with the second statement, but probably not in the way you think. Stick with me and I’ll explain…