Chamber Insights: 4 Tasks to Make You A More Intentional Leader
Leadership isn’t about having a title—it’s about making intentional choices. Whether you’re running your own business or working within a team, becoming the leader you aspire to be is achievable with just a few shifts in your weekly routine. These changes don’t require hours of extra effort—just a little focus and awareness. If you’re currently feeling overwhelmed in your professional life, these tasks might seem like “fluffy” extras that you can’t afford to prioritize. But here’s the truth: taking even
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Chamber Insights: Breaking the Myth - PR is Not Just for Big Businesses
Public relations (PR) often feels like an exclusive club reserved for big corporations with massive budgets, celebrity endorsements, and an extensive network of connections. For small business owners, hiring a dedicated PR firm may seem like a luxury far out of reach. Who has the time to master PR strategies while juggling the countless demands of running a business? And doesn’t it take years (or deep pockets) to cultivate meaningful media relationships? Not necessarily. You don’t need a prestigious PR
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Chamber Insights: How to Make Time for Innovation
We know you're an incredibly busy business owner. It's easy to get caught up in the daily tasks and operation of your business. But if you're only doing what must be done, and never making time for innovation, you will fall behind.But how do you make time to innovate? For the busy business professional, being told to make time to innovate is like someone critiquing your swimming stroke when you feel like you're drowning. To innovate you must have (or feel like you have) your business under control and very
From the CEO: December 6, 2024
From the CEO: December 6, 2024The 2024 River Dazzle is behind us and so is the 2024 Chamber Community Event season. Despite colder temps for this year’s River Dazzle, we enjoyed great weather for all of our events, and it was a successful year. On behalf of the Chamber staff and Board of Directors we would like to thank all of our sponsors, volunteers and the City of River Falls for helping us make the community events happen. River Dazzle was greeted by a chilly sunny day with temps in the single
From the CEO: November 21, 2024
From the CEO: November 21, 2024 As we move into the post-election phase, it’s been fascinating to observe the individuals President-elect Trump is nominating for key cabinet positions. While everyone may have their own perspective on these selections, one nomination that stands out is former Congressman Sean Duffy for Secretary of Transportation. Sean, a native of Hayward, is a person I’ve come to know well over the years. During my time as Chamber Director in Cable, I had the privilege of getting to
Shop River Falls This Holiday Season
Shop River Falls This Holiday SeasonMark your calendars: Saturday, Nov. 30, is Small Business Saturday!Small Business Saturday is a special day dedicated to celebrating and supporting the incredible small businesses that bring charm, character, and economic vitality to our communities. Founded in 2010, this initiative encourages shoppers to make a positive impact by choosing local, especially as the holiday shopping season kicks off.In River Falls, we invite you to shop local and discover unique gift
Chamber Insights: Looking Ahead to the 2026 Wisconsin Elections
The political landscape in Wisconsin is shifting focus, with the upcoming state Supreme Court race and the 2026 elections set to determine which party controls the Legislature and Governor's Office. Key victories were scored by both Republicans and Democrats in recent elections. Republican Wins: Former President Donald Trump's narrow victory in Wisconsin bolstered the state's Republican Party, which has struggled in statewide races since 2018. Trump secured 49.71% of the vote, edging out Vice President
From the CEO: November 6, 2024
From the CEO: November 6, 2024As I write this article, the Presidential election already has been called in favor of President-Elect Trump. I do think it was best for our country that the presidential race results were clear cut to spare us from protracted litigation and more divisiveness. I was also impressed with how smoothly the election was conducted. Kudos to the election workers across the country that worked so hard to deliver a free and fair election. Congratulations go out to Rep. Shannon
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Invest in the Mission of the River Falls Chamber
River Falls Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau Introduces Tailored Membership Tiers for Every Business The River Falls Chamber of Commerce & Tourism is excited to announce the launch of our newly designed membership tiers, thoughtfully crafted to cater to the diverse needs of businesses—from micro-enterprises to large manufacturers. Our comprehensive membership guide details the unique benefits associated with each tier, ensuring that every business can find the perfect fit to support its growth. To
From the CEO: September 20, 2024
From the CEO: September 20, 2024As we enter Fall, we’re already looking ahead to 2025 and are seeking members interested in joining our Board of Directors. As part of our 2023-25 Strategic Plan, we need thought-leaders to guide the Chamber through the challenges and opportunities facing River Falls. The Executive Committee is now accepting nominations for board members to serve a three-year term from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2027. Nominations of members in good standing will be reviewed by
