Building the Right Chamber for Your Community with Heather Lebischak

Heather Lebischak, President and CEO of the North Jefferson Chamber of Commerce, discusses the chamber's rapid growth and success. Launched in January 2024 with three founding cities—Fultondale, Morris, and Kimberly—the chamber quickly gained 130 members and is on track for its first full-time hire. Heather emphasizes the importance of collaboration, detailed policies, and community engagement. She highlights the chamber's role in advocacy, event planning, and business support, including a public policy committee and an incubator space for minority-owned businesses. Heather also stresses the need for patience and adaptability in chamber leadership.

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