Chamber Blog

One of our favorite features of the new Chamber office is most definitely the work cafe, which comes with free Wi-Fi, unlimited coffee from Ferris Coffee & Nut, and relaxing background music to help our members be as productive as possible. Whether the space is being used for meetings with clients or coworkers, as a […]

Unfortunately, relying on “word of mouth” isn’t enough to grow a small business as quickly as one might hope. That’s why, with Chamber programs like the Small Business Series, small business owners and employees can get access to subject matter experts that provide them with the tools and insights they need to succeed. Because our […]

He’s an army brat who paid his way through college by doing wedding photography – and lying about his age at the time to score new clients. “Who wants to hire an 18-year-old to do their wedding photos?” he said. She’s a YouTube famous beauty and design vlogger with over 20,000 subscribers (seriously, look it […]

We want our Chamber members to get the biggest return on their investment as possible and we’re making it a goal to help members navigate the ins and outs of the different Chamber membership perks. Today’s highlighted perk: The Davenport University tuition discount. If you’re hearing about this for this first time: All employees (including […]

Competing with the big boys at Target and Amazon can get tricky this time of year. Small Business Saturday (on November 25, 2017) is just one way we can show some much-deserved love to the local organizations that bring that special touch to our community while supporting our economy all year round. As the big day approaches, […]

Scott Crowley and his wife, Jen, launched Highland Group sixteen years ago with two things in mind: A commitment to delivering smart marketing strategies and great design solutions to their clients A desire to create a genuinely rewarding place for their team to work… and have a life. From their hip office space, complete with a scotch bar, […]