Used by chambers of any size.
"A simple program that builds connection, personal growth, and real member value."
Why Chambers Love
Our Program.
Drives Consistent Engagement
It'll be your members favorite event, hands down.
Easy to Lead & Promote
With built-in support and materials.
Perfect For All
Perfect for young professionals, small businesses, and seasoned members.
Sponsor-Friendly Program
Super simple to pitch and fund.
Real Stories from Chamber Leaders.
Fan Mail
"From the Chamber perspective, you've given us a program that adds so much value to our members. From a personal perspective, CWC is one thing I look forward to each week. The discussions stretch me personally, and I leave feeling uplifted and ready to take on the world." - Kathi R., Executive Director, Troy Area Chamber of Commerce
What Will My Members Learn?
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Listening Skills
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Burnout
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Planning
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Grit
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Identity
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Give & Receive Feedback
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Forgiveness
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Set Yourself Up to Win
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Trust
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Embracing Change
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Accepting Others
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Purpose at Work
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Personal Vision
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Money
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Dreaming Big
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Failure
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Fear into Confidence
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Motivation
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How We Learn
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Emotional Intelligence
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Conflict
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Public Speaking
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Financial Peace
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Refuel Your Vision
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How to Disagree
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What will people think?
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Decision Making
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Unwritten Rules
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Gratitude
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Storytelling
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Loneliness
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Standard
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The Good Ol' Days
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Art of Negotiation
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Time Management
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Finding Your Purpose
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Community
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Managing Expectations
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Problem Solving
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Do Hard Things
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Change Your Story
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Be a Winner
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And many more!
Made possible by our "Give Back" program.
Fan Mail
"The program has been a fantastic offer and value to our Chamber members and community! We continue to grow and all of the feedback from the participants has been great. The support and dedication that we have received from (Lance and Jessica) has been nothing but exemplary."
- Wendy Rodgers, CEO, Beavercreek Chamber of Commerce
How Does ItWork?
It’s a group discussion at your location led by a leader/member from your chamber.
Get a group together.
Anywhere from 3 to 30 people can join a single workshop.
*Troy, OH Chamber of Commerce
Watch our short video.
Lance, our co-founder, will explain the topic and what to do.
Talk about it.
Everyone gets a sheet to help guide the talk.
Made possible by our "Give Back" program.
Fan Mail
"It has been a real value to our members, and I have enjoyed participating as well. This one-hour program per week is exactly what our members have been asking for, and it delivers!"
- Mike McDorman, President & CEO, Greater Springfield Partnership
Who Can Use Our Program?
Anyone
Attendees can be owners, managers, salespeople or anyone else.
Any industry
Our workshops bring people in from your business community, local government, and even religious institutions.
Any size
Perfect for any chamber size.
Made possible by our "Give Back" program.
Fan Mail
"CwC is a motivating, educational, people-connector program that fires you up to go out in your World and simply do good and be a better person in almost every scenario... It's simply incredible and I wish I would have started sooner."
- Nick Kavalauskas, President & CEO, Vandalia-Butler Chamber of Commerce
How many, how long, how often?
How many workshops?
The program comes with 100+ workshops.
How long is each workshop?
Each workshop is designed to last 59 minutes.
How often should we train?
Weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly.
What does our training
look like in real life?
Fan Mail
"Coffee with Champions is truly turnkey and incredibly easy to implement! As a busy Chamber leader, I’m constantly juggling priorities, so having a program where I can simply print the worksheet and press play on the video is a game-changer. The content is engaging, the process is seamless, and the support from their team is top-notch.
- Meredith McKee, Executive Director, Tipp City Chamber of Commerce
Get a Free Test Run
and see if we are good fit for your chamber.
🔹 Group Training Curriculum - 4 workshops
🔹 Videos, worksheets, and promos for each lesson.
🔹 Quick-start training for your facilitators.
If you like the Free Test Run, you then may be eligible for the full 100+ workshop version of our program at no cost to your chamber.
Made possible by our "Give Back" program.
Fan Mail
"Coffee with Champions has been a great experience for me. It is an opportunity to meet with many members (Champions) of our community. I look forward to meeting each Thursday morning. It is great to hear others perspectives and hopefully I bring some positive inputs from my experiences that add to the conversation. Thank you Lance and Jessica for coming up with this concept!!"
- Don Adams, Mayor, Beavercreek, OH
FAQs
General
What is the time commitment?
It takes 20 minutes to prepare for a workshop.
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Print the worksheets.
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Set up the coffee.
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Get the video ready.
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Familiarize yourself with the topic.
What is the format?
The program revolves around a group discussion led by a leader in your chamber.
The leader uses our videos and worksheets to facilitate the workshop.
How often are the workshops held?
Weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. For optimum results, we recommend weekly and they should last 59 minutes.
Who can facilitate/lead a workshop?
Any leader from your chamber of commerce—an internal staff member or an outside leader from another company—can facilitate a workshop. We also recommend having a backup host for your primary host.
Is co-branding permitted?
Yes, it is allowed on all marketing material. We love to show our two brands in an equal partnership that acknowledges the value both bring to the table. However, co-branding is not permitted on our course videos and worksheets.
Fees
What does the program cost?
$0. It's free for your chamber and free for your members. This program is a part of "Give Back" program, which is funded by a setting aside of portion of our sales to support our local communities.
Can I get sponsorships?
Many of your attendees will believe strongly in the Coffee with Champions program and may be interested in sponsoring the program.
To date, we have coffee shops, small businesses, banks, mayors, and other individuals who sponsor the program.
Can I charge people to attend our workshops?
No. What makes our workshops great is the diversity of attendees. Some people are just getting started in a new business, so charging an attendance fee may financially prohibit some from joining in the conversation.
Meeting Space
Where should we host our meetings?
Any place that is private and is the appropriate size. You should have tables and chairs for everyone.
Coffee shops, restaurants, and other open public spots are NOT good locations.
Some businesses are happy to lend a conference room or meeting space.
What do I need to host a workshop?
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An internet connection
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TV / Computer to play the video
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Color printer
Attendees
Can non-chamber members attend our workshops?
Each chamber has the freedom to choose how to set this up. Many of our Chambers allow guests 2-4x before asking them to become a Chamber member.
How many people can attend a workshop?
A good workshop can be conducted by as few as 3 people. After the group size reaches 25-30+ people, many of our chambers choose to split into smaller groups after the introductions and the video.
With this format, there is no limit to how many could be in a workshop.
Who can attend a workshop?
Our workshops are designed so that anyone, regardless of experience level or job, can attend.
When is a good time during the week to host a workshop?
We have found that mornings work best for people so they can attend and then be on their way.
Do attendees need to show up every week?
No. Our curriculum is non-sequential, so attendees can come and go as they please.
Should we have people “pre-register” or “sign up” to attend?
Here are some best practices we have found:
If this is how you normally handle events, go right ahead. We have found that after the first few workshops, you will develop your core group of people, and they will no longer need to register to attend.
Remove the friction points. If registering seems to be a friction point with your members, let them just show up when it suits their schedules. You may have a member who shows up once a month, and that’s ok.