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Monday, August 18, 2025
Open the Business Owner’s “Secret Menu”

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 business owners.

LP Chamber

Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Meet Your Speakers: Women's Leadership Conference & Expo 2025

Get ready to be inspired! This year’s Women’s Leadership Conference & Expo brings together two outstanding speakers who are making an impact in their fields and communities. From personal stories of resilience to practical tools for growth and leadership, these speakers will offer insight, motivation, and real-world advice to help you thrive personally and professionally.

LP Chamber

Monday, July 28, 2025
7 Creative Summer and Back-to-School Marketing Ideas

As summer hits its peak (yeah, it’s hard to believe) and the back-to-school buzz begins, this is the perfect time to refresh your marketing. It’s also a great time to connect with your customers in meaningful, fun, and creative ways. And you don’t have to be a retail shop to “sell summer” or “back-to-school.” No matter what your industry, aligning your brand with what your customers are already thinking about can drive real results.

LP Chamber

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 business can increase your efficiency and knowledge. By taking the time to perform a self-audit, you will get to know your business and process better, and that means greater

LP Chamber

Monday, June 9, 2025
5 Genius Ways AI Can Stretch Your Existing Content

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.

LP Chamber

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Meet the Leadership Experts: Live2Lead 2025

Speaker lineup for LIVE2LEAD - a leader development experience designed to equip attendees with new perspectives, practical tools and key takeaways. They’ll learn from world-class leadership experts, be prepared to implement a new action plan, and start leading when they get back to the office with renewed passion and commitment.

LP Chamber

Monday, May 5, 2025
Think Small, Act Big: Fun Ways to Boost Local During Small Business Month

Another calendar page has come and gone and with it, we’re ushering in May and Small Business Month. There’s no better time to show some local love! Small businesses are the heartbeat of our community. They’re the coffee shops where we meet friends, the boutiques that stock one-of-a-kind finds, and the service providers who remember our names and donate to our causes. But before you think this is a new call to spend money, know that you don’t need a big budget to make a big impact.

LP Chamber

Monday, January 27, 2025
Harnessing TikTok’s Engagement Magic

Why building a castle on the sand is not always a bad thing - TikTok has been likened to the Yukon—a vast wild place with enormous potential for engagement gold. But also, a potential dark side. That’s part of its allure and if you’re target market is under 40, you’re likely on it (or considering it).

LP Chamber

Monday, January 20, 2025
​Give These Marketing Strategies a Try in 2025

The new year is the perfect time for beginnings and setting goals. It also makes for good marketing campaigns and changes to your business. There are so many things you can do to provide value for customers and potential customers. If you don’t use this time to try something new, you're leaving money on the table.

LP Chamber

Monday, January 13, 2025
Decluttering for Greater Productivity

The new year often brings a renewed focus on fresh starts and improved efficiency. Many of us are wondering how we might earn more, be more productive, and enjoy a better work/life balance. But as you’re committing to goals for the new year, consider that what your business may need is some decluttering.

LP Chamber