In August 2006, ACCE invited members to share stories from their time in the chamber profession. Dubbed Behind the Chamber Music: Chamber Notes, following in the footsteps of VH1’s popular “Behind the Music” television show, ACCE members submitted their tales of unusual incidents at the chamber, the best advice they ever received, and things about their jobs that keep them up at night. 

In the Chamber Executive Magazine Winter 2007 Issue, we featured an entire article devoted to stories from CEOs in their expriences.  Stories of courage, advice from those who have ‘been there,’ stories to make you laugh, make you cry.  These are the stories of the profession.  Read the full article here.

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Here are summaries of a few of the more unusual stories submitted to ACCE:

“A woman called my office to ask if she needs a special permit to have a pet monkey in her home.” 
- Sandy Latchem, Perrysburg (OH) Area Chamber of Commerce

”The honoree of a community leadership award had a heart attack and died within 15 minutes of winning the award. His son, a third generation undertaker, said later that his father's death was appropriate because he died amongst all his friends and family who loved him.”
- Rebecca Marker-Smith, Logan County (OH) Area Chamber of Commerce

"The best parts about working at a Chamber are all the fun things you or your boss get to participate in!  I remember, in my first year at the Chamber, my boss was recruited to ride a mechanical bull in his PJ's for charity!  Yee Haw!"
- Christine Gochenour, Council Bluffs (IA) Area Chamber of Commerce

"Someone calling and asking what type of peach was growing on their tree."
- Teri Wommack, Walton County (GA) Chamber of Commerce