Chris Mead

Local chambers of commerce are vital for community growth

Local chambers of commerce help communities reinvent themselves. Chris Mead joins Jim Blasingame to report on how local chambers of commerce historically have been instrumental in helping communities reinvent themselves and prosper.

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Chris Mead joins Jim Blasingame to report on historic chamber of commerce accomplishments, like the Golden Gate Bridge, daylight savings time and Charles Lindberg’s Spirit of St. Louis.
Chris Mead joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how his new book explains the birth and evolution of the chamber of commerce movement in America.
Chris Mead joins Jim Blasingame to report on the ACCE 2014 in Cincinnati where hundreds of chamber executives meet to improve their skills in promoting and supporting local communities.
Chris Mead joins Jim Blasingame to talk about his new book, “The Magicians of Main Street” which chronicles the way local chambers of commerce have impacted U.S. history since the 18th century.
Local chambers of commerce have been and still are driving forces for progress in America. Chris Mead joins Jim Blasingame to report on the history of local chambers of commerce, including how they contributed to the founding of America.