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Make a Difference Through the Alameda Chamber & Economic Alliance

The Chamber offers volunteer opportunities, networking possibilities, help with marketing and so much more. Joining the Chamber is also a great way to make a difference in Alameda’s economic development and improving the quality of life for people in our community.  Have you ever heard Bruce Springsteen’s song “My Hometown”? The lyrics speak to what…

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5 Ways Alameda Chamber Membership Can Help You Build Your Network

It’s always been who you know. And the importance of contacts to your business is invaluable. This article will show you five ways the Alameda Chamber & Economic Alliance can help make you a better networker and increase the size of your network. Networking opportunities are everywhere. Networking is critical to landing a job, learning…

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5 Ideas for a Better Bedtime Routine

What does your bedtime routine have to do with your business success? Plenty. Every time you use everything you have on a given day and you’re exhausted beyond belief, and then you short yourself essential sleep, you’re borrowing from tomorrow’s success. It’s impossible to give tomorrow your all when you’re exhausted. So establishing a healthy…

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AI for Business: Bewares and Boasts

Practical ways to use it in business and what to avoid At first glance, especially for people who have trouble writing or have difficulty starting out and collecting their thoughts at a keyboard, AI can feel like the smartest kid in the class offering to do your homework for free, forever. It seems like a…

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3 Easy Things to Help You Attract More Customers for Your New Business

Starting a new business is difficult under the best circumstances. But in today’s economic climate, it’s difficult to make a name for yourself when most people are trying desperately to cut back on expenses. Yet, you shouldn’t get discouraged. There are easy (and free) ideas out there that can help. Here are three tips to…

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What’s in Chamber Membership for You? Hint: it’s more than just a ribbon cutting

Years ago, businesspeople joined the chamber because it was expected. It was just something you did. These days membership isn’t automatic for most people but it’s still a valuable investment in your business. In addition to networking events and ribbon cuttings, the Alameda Chamber offers a lot of benefits–things you can’t do for yourself. Plus,…

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4 of the Most Effective Ways to Sell Your Product or Service

If you own a business, you probably spend a lot of time thinking of different ways you can sell your product or service. Maybe you’ve investigated neuro-marketing or tried one of these sales approaches. A hard, persuasive sell is next to impossible these days, isn’t it?   Relationships are incredibly important to brands, especially with social…

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President’s Message

While summer isn’t officially over on the calendar, most people use Labor Day as the unofficial end of the season. Students are back in school, many pools are closed, and people are no longer planning summer getaways. Focus shifts onto the upcoming series of holidays, fall, and year-end. If you own a business, you’re likely…

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7 Tips for Improving Your Local Search Ranking

Most businesses want to improve their search engine optimization (SEO). Doing so means more customers at less cost, and almost everyone wants more customers and doesn’t want to pay a lot to acquire them. But how you improve your organic reach on a global scale is very different from how you do it on a…

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Are You a Neurodiverse-friendly Business?

What does it take to win a Most Loved Workplace or Best Place to Work award? Strangely enough, it’s no longer just higher than average salaries and good benefits. It’s also not a Foosball table. Employees (and customers) want more. While many businesses are launching diversity initiatives, there’s one area of diversity you may not…

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