Chamber On!

This week's guest on the Chamber On! Podcast is Craig Turner, Founder of Momentum AI, which works with chambers of commerce across the country on strategic planning, member services, and AI-driven business solutions. Craig is also the interim executive director of the Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce and a strong advocate for business growth, workforce development, and regional collaboration.  Craig and Matt explore how to move beyond using AI for newsletters and social posts, why secure, team-based adoption matters, and how chambers can lead thoughtful AI conversations in their communities.  Whether you are AI-curious or ready to put it to work, tune in to Chamber On! 

What does it take to build a sustainable Chamber of Commerce funding model? Clint Nesmith of RDG, a Convergent Company, joins host Matt Appenzeller on the Chamber On! podcast to discuss campaign readiness, funder engagement, and how chambers can connect funding to meaningful, measurable impact. From feasibility studies and leadership buy-in to retaining investors and navigating emerging challenges like AI, business succession, and community polarization, Clint shares practical insights to help chamber leaders stay proactive, relevant, and ready for what’s next.

In this episode of Chamber On!, host Matt Appenzeller sits down with Frank Kenny, CEO and Co-Founder of the Chamber Pros Community. Frank has worked with hundreds of chambers of commerce over the past 16 years on staff and member training, strategic planning, board retreats and orientations, social media, digital marketing, technology, and many other areas of chamber work.  Matt and Frank discuss how chambers can strengthen membership, generate sustainable revenue, and move beyond an event-focused model to create a greater impact in their communities. Whether you’re looking to grow your chamber membership, build stronger boards, or use technology to accomplish more with limited resources, don't miss this episode of Chamber On!

How do local Chambers move beyond striving for relevance and create lasting impact? That question became the foundation for a NEW book by Matt Appenzeller, CEO & President of the Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance (SOCA) and host of the Chamber On! podcast.  From Relevant to Impact: Building Durable Chambers of Commerce for an Era of Relentless Change is a practical guide based on data, personal experience, and conversations with Chamber leaders who are committed to strengthening their organizations and the communities they serve. In this special episode of Chamber On!, Matt shares more about the book, his writing process, and what readers can expect to learn. It's a conversation filled with helpful insights for today's Chamber Leaders!  Get your own copy of From Relevant to Impact: Building Durable Chambers of Commerce for an Era of Relentless Change when it publishes on Tuesday, July 28, 2026! 

In this episode of Chamber On!, host Matt Appenzeller sits down with Vin Zachariah, CEO of Ampica Energy Solutions, to discuss how Ohio businesses can take advantage of energy choice, better understand their utility bills, and make smarter decisions about how and when they use electricity to reduce costs and manage risk. From navigating an increasingly complex energy landscape to preparing for growing demand driven by data centers and economic development, Vin shares practical insights for business owners and chamber leaders alike. Whether you're looking to optimize your energy strategy, better understand your monthly bill, or simply stay ahead of what's changing in the energy market, tune in to Chamber On!