Bay County Chamber of Commerce 2018 Block Party and Bed Races (Extended Cut with Awards)

Great Block Party Tips

These great block party tips will help you organize fun, safe and memorable neighborhood gatherings!

30 Block Party Ideas

30 ways to plan the PERFECT neighborhood block party to build memories and friendships!

How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Chamber Onboarding

Chamber industry vernacular defines onboarding as a process through which new members move from being organizational outsiders to becoming organizational insiders<br>Translation? Onboarding is a party and your chamber is the host. Consider the following two scenarios<br>In one scenario, you’ve recently met a new acquaintance and invite them to your party. When they arrive, you don’t greet them, you don’t point them to the buffet,…

How to Market Your Brand Through Live Events

Live events enable brands to create a 'brain-washing chamber' where they have complete control over the environment and messaging.

What I Learned As A Straight Woman At An All-Female Sex Party

16 Easy Summer Party Ideas

Gather inspiration for a casual outdoor gathering from one of our easy summer party ideas. From dinner on the deck to a festive taco buffet, your options are endless for a no-fuss summer party.

101 Theme Party Ideas—Because It Ain’t a Party Without a Theme

A survival guide to company holiday parties

If you follow these tips, you'll not only avoid embarrassment but may even improve your place in the pecking order

Party-Ready Finger Food Ideas

Get your party started with easy and delicious finger foods. Our appetizers, snacks, and bite-size sweets are easy to make and fun to enjoy while mingling.

Why You Should Be Tapping Your Watermelon

Party planning should not involve brain busters; these creative tips for serving drinks provide that special touch 10 times over.

28 Creative Napkin-Folding Techniques

If you frequently host dinner parties, you should have a couple cool napkin folds in your arsenal. Impress everyone before they've taken a single bite of food.

Small-Space Outdoor Entertaining Tips

Maximize small spaces for an outdoor party with our tips for small-space outdoor entertaining. Whether you have a small deck, patio, or enclosed backyard, we give you ideas for making the most of your space while entertaining outdoors.

Chamber Educational Series: Networking: How to Work the Room

When it comes to networking, it’s not just about making a great first impression—it’s about making a lasting one. Networking is all about building relationships over time. But at a networking event—where everyone you meet is sure to be meeting dozens of others, too—how do you make sure that you’re memorable, even af...

How to Host a Magazine-Worthy Dinner Party

8 Questions for Planning a Chamber Board Orientation

In Part 1 of our Board Orientation series , we focused on establishing goals and defining success when setting up a chamber board of directors’ orientation<br>The next step in the process is to decide how to structure the orientation. There are dozens of ways to format it and many decisions to be made.<br>Will it be a retreat or a meeting?<br>Does it need to be done remotely?<br>Are you using a facilitator?<br>Will it last a few hours, an entire day,…

5 tips for presenting an effective e-commerce keynote

Public speaking is a great skill to have, and you can hone it while preparing for a keynote.

Inexpensive Ideas for Holiday Party Food

Don’t let sky-high food-and-drink bills crash your party. These affordable strategies let you scrimp without looking like Scrooge.

Simple Decor Ideas to Get the Party Going

The new book ‘Decorate for a Party’ shows how to welcome guests in style, whether for drinks, dinner or special occasions

Appetizer Ideas for a Finger Food Dinner Party

For a fun change of pace, ditch the traditional sit-down dinner in favor of an appetizer dinner party. Serving tasty finger foods can be inexpensive, low-stress, and a great conversation starter. The trick is to find delicious appetizer recipes that mimic a traditional dinner menu. We've got plenty of easy appetizer ideas, plus tips to help you throw a fresh, fun party from start to finish.