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In Episode 13, Vincent and Warren welcome Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Emily Bivens back to the Ope’n Forum to tackle a word that can sound a lot more political than it really is: advocacy.
Emily explains why advocacy is at the heart of what a Chamber of Commerce does and why it can look very different depending on what a business or community needs. Sometimes it means looking into legislation that could affect a member. Other times it means making a referral, connecting two businesses, supporting community beautification or simply helping a member find the right person or resource.
The conversation gets into a real example involving Bison 6 Cinema, why the Chamber gives member businesses referrals first, how events like Buffalo Days can advocate for the image of a community, and why the relationships the Chamber builds matter when a business needs someone in its corner.
The Bivness returns as Vincent, Warren and Emily share how they completed the previous connection challenge before Emily issues a new one: become a more informed voter by getting to know your ballot. The conversation closes with voter education, local candidate forums and the role the Chamber can play in helping residents connect with the people asking for their vote.
Guest: Emily Bivens Executive Director Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce
Learn More: https://www.jamestownchamber.com