Chamber On!
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Chamber On! — the official podcast of the Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance — shines the spotlight on the inspiring people and partnerships powering local businesses. Hosted by SOCA CEO and President, Matt Appenzeller, each episode highlights the local chamber leaders, small business champions, and strategic partners driving growth across our region.
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The podcast focuses on local business strategies, workforce development, and community partnerships with episodes showcasing topics like workers' compensation savings, small business grant opportunities, and local entrepreneurship success stories. An example includes an episode on group rating programs for workers' compensation that demonstrates how businesses can cut costs effectively in Ohio.

Chamber On! — the official podcast of the Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance — shines the spotlight on the inspiring people and partnerships powering local businesses. Hosted by SOCA CEO and President, Matt Appenzeller, each episode highlights the local chamber leaders, small business champions, and strategic partners driving growth across our region.
How do local Chambers move beyond striving for relevance and create lasting impact?
That question became the foundation for a NEW book by Matt Appenzeller, CEO & President of the Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance (SOCA) and host of the Chamber On! podcast.
From Relevant to Impact: Building Durable Chambers of Commerce for an Era of Relentless Change is a practical guide based on data, personal experience, and conversations with Chamber leaders who are committed to strengthening their organizations and the communities they serve.
In this special episode of Chamber On!, Matt shares more about the book, his writing process, and what readers can expect to learn. It’s a conversation filled with helpful insights for today’s Chamber Leaders!
Get your own copy of From Relevant to Impact: Building Durable Chambers of Commerce for an Era of Relentless Change when it publishes on Tuesday, July 28, 2026!

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