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Congratulations to Wayne Lawrence of Weiss Movers and Storage for his recognition as a Chamber Bright Star at the 14th Annual Northern Ohio Area Chambers of Commerce (NOACC) Bright Star Awards. Lawrence was nominated by WHACC Board Chairwoman Karen Johnson of W.F. Hann and Sons. Johnson praised Lawrence’s commitment to the Chamber in her application, […]

Businesses get a chance to try new things and put a halt to inefficient processes when a new year comes around. Before January hits, businesses often take the time to reflect on what went right and what didn’t go so great over the last year. Some owners may make adjustments to add more benefits to […]

One of the best ways to gain an understanding of how your customers feel about your business products and services is to ask for their feedback. There are a number of ways to query your audience, but do you know why it’s important to gather this information? Customer surveys and polls can give you insights […]

A sustainable business model comes with environmental and social security benefits. What some may not know (or believe) is that sustainability has the potential to save your business money and increase profits. Green Business Bureau says sustainability is delivering greater prosperity and putting organizations in a better position to last.  Importance of Sustainability for Business […]

WHACC is happy to share this article sent to us by NOACC, originally written by marketer Christina R. Metcalf and distributed by FrankJKenny.com. Hiring a grant writer isn’t cheap. Some charge a flat fee, while others base their fee as a percentage of the grant amount. If you’re a small business or nonprofit, you may not be able […]

Supply chain issues, as well as inflation, continue to be a serious disruption in the operation of businesses across the globe. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce says inflation is at a 40-year high, making it difficult for small businesses to survive. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and MetLife conducted a survey that shows two-thirds of […]

Small Business Saturday for 2022 will be recognized on November 26, which is only a few weeks away. The U.S. Small Business Administration says Small Business Saturday is a day to celebrate and support small businesses. The special day was founded by American Express in 2010, and eventually cosponsored by SBA in 2011. Anyone interested […]

The ideas you create for your business are your own. The real question is how you protect your ideas from becoming the property of someone else. Copyrighted.com says it wasn’t always such a big deal to protect your intellectual property in the past, but the ease of access to information has changed the landscape for […]

A grassroots marketing campaign can keep your costs low, grow your brand’s influence, and increase your business’ audience. With a highly-targeted approach to spreading your message, a grassroots marketing campaign can help your business get to a new level.  What is grassroots marketing? Instead of using guerrilla marketing to reach a massive audience, grassroots marketing […]