Internet social networking training for Chambers of Commerce and their members

Press Release

Immediate Release

6-19-2009 – Belfair, WA – Frank Kenny, North Mason Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, was a featured speaker on Friday, June 12th at the first annual Washington Chamber of Commerce Association (WCCE) Internet Social Networking summit in Yakima, WA. Mr. Kenny gave an overview of what the North Mason Chamber is doing to lead the nation, among chambers of commerce, in introducing and championing Internet social networking for chambers of commerce and their members. More than 30 chamber executives attended the sold-out event.

At the event, Mr. Kenny challenged the chamber executives in the room to join him in leading the nation saying, “Chambers of Commerce are the natural communications bridge between business and the community. Our chamber is at the bleeding edge here and we want to share what we are doing with the rest of the state because it is working so well. Let’s lead!” The challenge was accepted and endorsed by the Board of Directors of WCCE. Mr. Kenny is offering training to any chamber in the state that wishes to get up to speed on Internet social networking for chambers of commerce. He has also set up a networking site exclusively for Washington chamber of commerce staff to share best practices. A series of region training conferences is in the works with details to be announced soon. The first regional conference will most likely be held in the West Sound – Kitsap Peninsula area.

Mr. Kenny has also been booked to be a presenter at the annual state chamber of commerce convention in Thurston County this fall. Additionally, he will be a featured presenter in February 2010 at the West Association of Chamber Executives (WACE) annual convention in Burlingame, California on Internet social networking for chambers and how to utilize the Internet to increase attendance at in-person networking events. The annual convention attracts more than 450 chamber executives from the western United States and Canada.

Mr. Kenny can be reached through the North Mason Chamber of Commerce at 360-275-4267 or frank@northmasonchamber.com. His blog is at http://www.frankkenny.net.