Chambers, Non-Profits & Associations

With over 29 years serving as the President of the Walton County Chamber of Commerce, my passion is helping other non-profit execs, staff members and boards reach great success.

• All Things Chamber

  • This is a digital training program for chamber staff and includes six modules and thirty lessons. The modules include Governance, Operations, Membership, Community, Types of Events and Programs and The Extras - pieces that didn’t fit into another module. Click here to find out how to purchase this program.

• S.T.A.R. New Member Program for Chambers

  • We offer this program to build new membership in the chamber, create funding and it builds connections with the volunteers at the same time.

• A Roadmap for Board Excellence

  • A training program for non-profit boards on governance, roles and responsibilities, board meetings, committees and Robert’s Rules of Order to ensure organizational success. You can purchase this training digitally for your board here!

• In S.Y.N.C. Staff Connection Retreats

  • Synergy: Emphasizes the power of teamwork and the unique strengths that come together within the group.

  • Yes: Encourages a positive, open-minded approach, fostering a “can-do” spirit and readiness to embrace new ideas.

  • Network: Focuses on building connections, both within the team and potentially with external partners or departments.

  • Collaborate: Reinforces the theme of working together, sharing ideas, and building solutions as a united team.

  This staff retreat is a combination sure to be energizing, inviting, and perfectly suited for staff centered on engagement, positivity, and relationship-building.

• On P.O.I.N.T. Customized Board Retreats

  • Purpose: Anchoring the board’s mission and shared values.

  • Opportunities: Identifying new ways to serve and grow.

  • Impact: Making a meaningful, lasting difference in the community.

  • Navigate: Guiding the organization through strategic challenges.

  • Thrive: Building a foundation for long-term success and sustainability.

  The board retreats are custom designed to reach your desired outcomes and are built to inspire action, build trusting relationships and yield positive outcomes.

• L.E.A.D. for Today & Tomorrow Retreats

  • Link: Building lasting connections within the team, where each person’s unique strengths are linked to create a cohesive, supportive group. Through collaborative activities, participants will forge meaningful relationships that empower their work together.

  • Energize: High-energy activities designed to uplift and invigorate the team. These exercises foster engagement and excitement, ensuring everyone feels motivated and enthusiastic about the goals ahead. The retreat’s dynamic atmosphere will inspire creativity and commitment.

  • Appreciate: Recognizing and valuing the diverse strengths each team member brings. By appreciating differences, participants learn the power of collaboration and how complementary talents drive greater impact. This focus on appreciation builds a culture of respect and understanding.

  • Discover: A deep dive into CliftonStrengths, where team members uncover their natural talents. This discovery process emphasizes self-awareness and growth, helping participants understand how to leverage their strengths for personal and team success.

  This framework for leadership program retreats is a holistic approach to team building, blending connection, energy, appreciation, and personal insight. It is engaging and meaningful for a strengths-based, hands-on retreat!

• Non-Profit Staff Training - Membership, Events, Leadership & Personal Development

  • We offer a variety training options on chamber specific topics, non-profit topics and personal and leadership development topics.

• Team Building & Bonding

  • We offer team building and bonding activities for staff, volunteer groups and boards both in person and virtually. These activities create opportunities for interaction, building trust and collaboration for your team.

• Gallup CliftonStrengths

  • Our owner, Teri Smiley, is a certified Gallup CliftonStrengths coach. We offer CliftonStrengths coaching for individuals and for teams. According to decades of research by Gallup, they found that building employees' strengths is a far more effective approach to improving performance than trying to improve weaknesses. When employees know and use their strengths, they are more engaged, perform better, and are less likely to leave their company.

• Keynotes

  • Book us to speak on a variety of topics including Clifton Strengths, John Maxwell Leadership, Business Networking and Growth, Women in Business Topics, chamber or non-profit specific topics and additional leadership, personal development and motivational topics.

• And more…just ask us!