How is the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce increasing membership benefits for local merchants? Conpoto’s cloud-based gifting platform has helped the chamber launch Chamber Cash, a community currency that enables them to compete with national retailers. Like many chambers, the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce faces the challenge of growing Read more…
The Detroit Regional Chamber aims to generate $10 million in local economic activity leveraging its community currency program to promote, connect and engage with local merchants. “Gift Detroit is an important new tool for the Chamber,” said Roy Lamphier, Vice President of Business Solutions for the Detroit Regional Chamber. “It Read more…
Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber made headlines recently, launching Chamber Bucks just in time for the holiday season. C&G News covered the story in its Nov. 19, 2014 online edition. The chamber’s new gift certificate program, powered by Conpoto, is primed for Small Business Saturday when consumers and employers are encouraged Read more…
Conpoto’s Community Currency Technology makes it easy for local merchants to market themselves, with local currency programs managed by Chambers of Commerce. At Conpoto, we’re always thinking about building and growing business. Here are five of our favorite kick starters to add to your marketing mix. 1. Don’t just be Read more…
Rewards, incentives, perks—whatever you call them, they’re important. At Conpoto, employee recognition is one of the mainstays of our business. Making employees feel appreciated not only improves workplace morale, it also motivates your employees to work harder, according to a related Inc. story. But employee recognition is not an exact Read more…
Events are a critical part of chambers of commerce. If done well, they provide members with rich networking opportunities, spark local connections and foster community growth. Unfortunately, special events are often poorly attended, which can drain precious resources. Successful chamber of commerce events are much like other special events. They Read more…
Ever heard the term young professional and wondered just who they are and what unique qualities they might bring to your chamber of commerce? In short, they’re coveted prospects with growing leadership and influence. A young professional is 20-34 years of age with an advanced education and professional job. They Read more…
Conpoto is helping the West Coast Chamber grow local business and membership with its unique, online local currency platform. The partnership was featured in the Holland Sentinel. Launched in the summer of 2014, West Coast Cash generated more than $10,000 in sales within the first three weeks. What’s more, the Read more…
The Hotel St. Regis, located in Detroit, Mich., has joined Gift Detroit, a new community currency program that drives local spending. Gift Detroit is managed by the Detroit Regional Chamber and powered by Conpsoto. Kelly Therkalsen of the Hotel St. Regis Detroit is excited about the many marketing opportunities Gift Read more…
Barber Ford in Holland, Mich., rewarded customers for their loyalty this summer with West Coast Cash, local currency managed by the Michigan West Coast Chamber and powered by Conpoto. Robyn Stephenson of Barber Ford said they chose West Coast Cash to thank customers on the one-year anniversary of their new car Read more…
