Join us in Mississauga\, Ontario for #CCEC25 - CCEC'\;s national professional development conference for Chamber professionals! Stay tuned for our full conference program.

Chamber CEOs\, staff\, and boards often find themselves frustrated with the traditional strategic planning process&mdash\; whether it'\;s because it'\;s nonexistent\, tedious\, or lacks inspiration. However\, there are innovative approaches to revitalize this crucial aspect of organizational development. This session is designed to equip attendees with the tools and techniques needed to conduct efficient and impactful strategic planning sessions for their Chambers. From preparation to learning how to streamline the planning process\, foster engaging discussions\, and sustain enthusiasm to drive growth and success.
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\nFrom Strategy to Action: Implementing Your Strategic Plan with Confidence

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Congratulations! You&rsquo\;ve crafted a strong strategic plan&mdash\;now what? This session guides participants through the critical next steps to bring your plan to life. We'\;ll explore practical approaches to translating strategy into actionable tasks\, aligning team roles\, setting milestones\, and measuring progress. Learn how to navigate challenges\, secure stakeholder buy-in and maintain momentum. By the end of this session\, you'\;ll walk away with clear strategies to ensure your plan doesn'\;t sit on a shelf but drives real\, impactful results.
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\nAI in Action: Effective Prompt Engineering for Chambers

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This panel of innovative Chambers will explore how to master the art and science of prompt engineering to get better results from AI models. The session will cover how Chambers use AI to automate tasks\, draft communications\, create meeting minutes\, increase member engagement and strengthen research capacity. You&rsquo\;ll walk away with actionable prompts and practical advice to make the most of AI at your Chamber.
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\nSharing Success: Proven Tactics for Membership Growth

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Learn the secrets to membership success from some of the fastest growing Chambers in Canada! This session will include a series of 10-minute presentations from Chambers with outstanding membership growth\, including those featured in CCEC&rsquo\;s 2025 Membership Trends Across the Chamber Network report and beyond. Presentations will be followed by a panel discussion and audience Q&\;A\, covering practical tips and tricks you can apply to enhance your Chamber&rsquo\;s membership sales and retention. \;
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\nAccreditation Celebration!

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We&rsquo\;re partnering with the Chamber Accreditation Council of Canada to celebrate the Chambers that have earned Accreditation\, and the Chamber professionals who have earned their ACE Designation. \;