benson chamber of commerce: Benson Museum or any museum to find more people who know your city - 10/27/08 04:22 AM
Becoming an expert in an area takes research. Museums are rich in local area culture, history and facts that can lead you to contacts and better yet, interesting stories. Interesting stories about the local history, mountains, architecture or industry can be useful as "ice breakers" with clients. If you are not familar with the term "ice breakers" it's ok, it's a fancy name for "Building rapport". Stories can allow a client to get familar with an area. I don't mean breaking into a 30 minute seminar on the history of mining in Cochise County, keep it short and simple and interesting. Try to
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benson chamber of commerce: Benefits of joining Chamber of Commerce - Benson Chamber of Commerce - 09/17/08 04:56 AM
Benson Chamber of Commerce in Arizona is an example of a small town with a "big city" vision. I believe that how it's got to start. Wherever you are, you grow from there. Or you don't. Deciding to join you local or regional Chamber of Commerce like Benson Chamber of Commerce can be a great way to break the ice if you are new comer to the area. You meet business owners and politicians, actors and plumbers, electricians, beauticians and also get the scoop on the local scene. You get to learn about the history of the town, city and it
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