Posts by carly@eurekachamber.com
How to Turn Small Talk Into Big Opportunities
How to Turn Small Talk Into Big Opportunities April 16, 2025 Let’s be real. Elevator pitches can feel like a late-night infomercial–a robotic recitation of what your business does with an added exclamation point at the end. But for business owners and sales professionals, every interaction is an opportunity. A truly effective elevator pitch transcends…
Read MoreGreater Eureka Chamber recognizes 2024 business awards winners at fashion-forward ‘Boldt Gala
Greater Eureka Chamber recognizes 2024 business awards winners at fashion-forward ‘Boldt Gala 2025 Board Chair Ross Creech speaks to the crowd at the ‘Boldt Gala. Photo by Moonstone Images. On Friday January 31, six local businesses from across industries were recognized for their exemplary work and service to the community at the Greater Eureka Chamber…
Read MoreAnnouncing the 2024 Annual Business Awards Nominees
Announcing the 2024 Annual Business Awards Nominees FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nancy Olson CEO Greater Eureka Chamber of Commerce 707-442-3738 nancy@eurekachamber.com Greater Eureka Chamber announces 2024 business awards nominees [EUREKA, CA – January 10, 2025] — The Greater Eureka Chamber has released the list of its Annual Business Awards nominees. Winners will be announced…
Read MoreThe Power of Collaboration
The Power of Collaboration October 31, 2024 By Nancy Olson, CEO Greater Eureka Chamber At a September 2023 economic development conference, Dr. Robert Eyler, an economist from Sonoma State, shared his forecast for our region. Almost in passing, he said something like, “Small businesses are really in for a tough time.” When the Q&A started,…
Read MoreNew Report: Candidates Respond to Business Issues
New Report: Candidates Respond to Business Issues Each election cycle, the Greater Eureka Chamber strives to provide information to our Members and the community about those running for office. Our Business and Government Affairs Committee develops questions for candidates about their positions and plans related to business-serving issues. Wondering how candidates will advocate for local…
Read MoreTasty Hub gives food entrepreneurs the space to grow and collaborate
Tasty Hub gives food entrepreneurs the space to grow and collaborate August 27, 2024 While food trucks are often owned and run by sole proprietors or small teams, it takes a village to get them started – and even more effort to keep them in business. Enter Tasty Hub: Eureka’s new commissary kitchen rental space…
Read MoreCommunity Comes Together
Community Comes Together Chamber members and their families at our 2024 Summer Fun Family Mixer. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE NOW FOR THE 2025 SUMMER FUN FAMILY MIXER! July 25, 2024 By Nancy Olson, CEO, Greater Eureka Chamber There are moments when I fall in love with our community all over again. Such was last week…
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