Chamber Blog--Positioning For Success

McDowell Chamber of Commerce is invested in the success of our county and works to create opportunities, facilitate economic growth, and promote our area as an enticing place to live, work, and play. Our goal is also to be an advocate for our businesses and help them thrive and grow. In Positioning For Success, we'll share tips, tools, expert advice, and resources to help you do just that--Thrive & Grow!
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Six Steps For Planning a Post-Covid-19 Marketing Recovery

Chris Cavanaugh, founder and partner of the Magellan Strategy Group offers six steps for planning a post-covid-19 marketing recovery.

Chris Cavanaugh of The Megellan Group

Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Optimism Amid Chaos

These are difficult times and the hardest part is waiting for the processes for funding to be worked out. I find myself in a unique position of hearing the frustration on both sides--the businesses and the lending organizations. What I do know is that no one wants businesses to fail, people to go hungry, or people to lose their lease.

Tina Wolfe

Thursday, January 9, 2020
Rise in Business Confidence: 5 Insights From Main Street

According to recent results of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce & MetLife Small Business Index (SBI), a quarterly survey of 1,000 small business owners nationwide,* optimism is at an all-time high. This rise in business confidence points to a rebound in the national outlook and reflects the highest levels yet recorded in this survey's seven quarters, to date. Let's see why and what you can apply to your business.

Tina Wolfe

Monday, November 25, 2019
9 Easy Ways Small Retailers Can Attract Holiday Shoppers

Americans are ready to spend this holiday season. Deloitte’s 26th annual survey of holiday spending reports that three out of five consumers plan to spend the same or more this year compared to last.

By Rieva Lesonsky, Contributing Writer, SmallBizTrends.com

Wednesday, November 20, 2019
How To Set Up Your Business At A Holiday Market

Learn why Holiday Pop-Up Markets are a great way to market your business, establish your small business in the community, reach new customers, and make extra sales.

Annie Pilon of Retail Trends

Monday, November 4, 2019
A Salute To Our Veteran Entrepreneurs

Each year the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) celebrates, connects, and empowers service members during National Veterans Small Business Week (NVSBW), November 4-8, 2019. This marks the sixth annual NVSBW. McDowell Chamber is proud to support and honor our local veteran entrepreneurs and want to encourage our community to do likewise.

Tina Wolfe

Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Farm Visits Increase Farm Profits

It's the beginning of October and the weather doesn't exactly agree with the calendar just yet, but we’re hopeful. Autumn is approaching, and leaf season travelers are coming to escape city life for a little rural R&R. One of the most popular activities visitors look for are unique farm experiences to enhance their mountain escapades. Here in the foothills, there are plenty of rural farm activities from sheep shearing festivals to hayrides, and apple picking. All are wonderful ways to invite the public to

Tina Wolfe

Monday, May 6, 2019
Celebrate National Small Business Week!

You don’t have to leave your home or office to join SBA and the National Small Business Week award winners live from Washington, DC on May 5-6. Watch the awards ceremonies and business workshops on the next wave in digital commerce and social media tips for businesses live on SBA's Facebook page.

Tina Wolfe

Wednesday, April 17, 2019
The New Blue Collar

In a series covering domestic employment issues, USA Today confirms what we have known here in McDowell for years; today's manufacturing has undergone an upgrade and established The New Blue Collar!

Tina Wolfe

Wednesday, January 23, 2019
What is a Good Profit Margin For Your Business?

So what is a good profit margin to shoot for in your business? Read journalist and author Rob Starr's blog that looks at what every small business owner needs to look at in order to forecast correctly and hit those budget numbers year after year.

Tina Wolfe