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Small Business Week 2024

Small Business Week 2024 For more than 60 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration has celebrated National Small Business Week, which acknowledges the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. This year, National Small Business Week takes place April 28 – May 4, 2024, and is when the Shawnee Chamber of Commerce officially…

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The Curse of Perfectionism: Why It Hinders Workplace Productivity 

The Curse of Perfectionism: Why It Hinders Workplace Productivity  Perfectionism can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, it can push individuals to strive for excellence and achieve great things. However, in a workplace setting, perfectionism can be the enemy of productivity. Employees who focus too much on making things perfect can waste time and…

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The Power of ‘I Don’t Know’: Embracing Uncertainty as a Leader 

The Power of ‘I Don’t Know’: Embracing Uncertainty as a Leader  In any organization, there will always be times when the leaders don’t have the answers. However, rather than admitting they don’t know something, some leaders will instead try to disguise their lack of knowledge with jargon and buzzwords. Pretending to know everything can quickly…

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Q1 2024 Board Chair’s Letter

Q1 2024 Board Chair’s Letter Happy New Year!  My name is Kristen Shelley-Chapin and I am honored and humbled to have been selected to serve as your Board Chair for 2024.  One of my goals for this year is to ensure that all Chamber members realize the full impact of their Chamber membership.  And I’ll…

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