Have you ever wondered what the Nampa Chamber of Commerce is all about? Would you like to be our guest for the November luncheon?

If you are looking for opportunities to promote your business, increase your contacts and learn the best way to network and get results, then contact us at info@nampa.com.

The luncheon will be held on Wednesday, November 18th from 11:30 - 1:00 p.m. at the Nampa Civic...read more

Today I'll cover the fifth and final law of stratospheric success according to Bob Burg and John David Mann in their book "The Go-Giver."

The Law of Receptivity suggests that the key to effective giving is to stay open to receiving. Receiving is a natural result of giving

The third law of stratospheric success according to Bob Burg and John David Mann in their book "The Go-Giver" is the Law of Influence. Your influence is determined by how abundantly you place other people's interests first. Go-Givers love to give and that makes them very attractive and it also magnetizes you to them.

Today I'll cover the fourth law of stratospheric success according to Bob Burg and John David Mann in their book "The Go-Giver."

The Law of Authenticity suggests that the greatest gift you have to offer is yourself. The most significant way you have of adding value to others' lives is by honoring your own nature - - by being genuine and not trying to be someone you're not. You...read more

Today I'll cover the second law of stratospheric success according to Bob Burg and John David Mann in their book "The Go-Giver."

The "Law of Compensation" says that in addition to adding value which is giving more than you take in payment, you must also touch as many people as possible with that added value. This second law determines how much you actually do earn. Impact...read more

The absolute best read if you want to know the secret to true success in business! Today I'll share with you the first of the five laws of stratospheric success according to Bob Burg and John David Mann.

The "Law of Value" is when your true worth is determined by how much more you give in value than you take in payment. A great business strives to give the MOST quantity and quality...read more

Please join us and invite some of your customers to attend the first Business & Breakfast session of the season with Dale Dixon, President/CEO of the Better Business Bureau as our keynote speaker. The B & B will be held on Thursday, September 10th from 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Nampa.

Dale will be offering principles for business owners/managers to apply during...read more

Do your commercials differentiate you? Do you get a favorable reaction? Have you tried sharing stories of frustration your previous prospects asked you to solve before they became customers? Take the opportunity to show potential customers that you understand their problems. People want to know how much you care before becoming your customer!

Here are a few interesting statistics about how social media is changing our world

-Because of the speed in which social media enables communication, word of mouth has now become "world of mouth."

-In the near future we will no longer search for products and services - they will find us via social media.

-Successful companies in social media also act more like party planners, aggregators...read more

The good news is that being optimistic is a learned skill. You can develop the habit of looking on the bright side, even if you're not naturally inclined that way. Which is great, because happy, optimistic people tend to enjoy their successes more.

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The Nampa Chamber of Commerce welcomes the following new members:

Therapeutic Associates, Huong Vi - Vietnamese Restaurant and El Centro of Nampa.

Ultra Clean/Idaho Fire & Flood of Meridian and Valley Office Systems of Boise.

Visit www.nampa.com business directory for more information on these new chamber members.

Here are some great ideas to think about from Les Brown, speaker and author:

-Shoot for the Moon - because even if you miss you'll land among the stars.

-Most people fail because they aim too low and hit.

-Look at a man the way that he is, he only becomes worse. But look at him as if he were what he could be, then he becomes what he should be.

-When things go wrong, don't' go with...read more

Grit -- the quality that allows a person to overcome setbacks -- may be the most important predictor of success, researchers argue. Grit still isn't well understood, but recent studies suggest that, unlike intelligence, grit can be learned or developed over time. The Boston Globe

The first ever "You Glow Girl Slumber Party" is coming to the Nampa Civic Center on Thursday, September 17th from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. It has been said that the secret to our success is something we already own. Sometimes we need a break from our daily routine to focus on ourselves and re-energize. From mothers, daughters, wives and leaders, women exude the kind of grace, confidence and strength...read more