In this episode of the Think Small Podcast, Sheree Anne Kelly, President and CEO of the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE), shares a rare nationwide perspective on what separates businesses that simply survive from those that consistently grow. Representing more than 1,300 chambers of commerce serving approximately 1.2 million businesses across 93 of the nation's 100 largest metro areas, Sheree explains how ACCE's Horizon 2035 research is helping organizations prepare for the next decade of economic change. From the rise of subscription-based business models and strategic partnerships to shifting customer expectations and demographic trends, she outlines why adaptability—not certainty—has become the defining advantage for modern businesses.

The conversation explores the practical habits that make organizations resilient du ...