“Just wanted to drop a note to tell you how much I appreciate your energy and enthusiasm! Here in Gresham , Oregon , we have a great bunch of folks but we still get stuck doing the same thing year after year. I am excited about participating in a membership drive where fun and silliness gets the job done faster and better than ever before. Keep being different!”

Michelle Buck,

Gresham Chamber of Commerce

Volunteer

Gresham, OR

“IT WAS OUTSTANDING! What a great chamber membership drive we had under the leadership of you and Jimmy. Not only did we make history for the chamber, our community is going to be the one that benefits. I just want to take time to thank Your Chamber Connection and the great job you did to make it a fun time with excellent planning. You made a believer out of me! We look forward to seeing you again!”

Gary Laney

Searcy Chamber of Commerce Volunteer

Searcy, Arkansas

“Wow! What a great event you facilitated for the Warner Robin Chamber of Commerce - over 200 new members in 72 hours. I didn't think it was possible, but it happened. (Jimmy) Your style and technique are extraordinary, unique and highly effective. The atmosphere you created was unbelievable. The most impressive aspect of the whole event was the motivation and excitement our team members left with after their shift was over. They continued to hunt for new members. The two things that really impressed me about your (YCC) program was the competitiveness that was created (driving us to get more members), and the absence of vulgarity, which created a wholesome, family friendly atmosphere. Your program is truly one of a kind and as a side benefit , it is a wonderful community builder. Please fee free to use me as a reference any time. I am sold on what you have to offer. With gratitude.”

Terry Horton

City of Warner Robins

Council Member

Warner Robins, GA

“Naysayers beware! Your Chamber Connection will make you eat your hat! A fast talking, zoot suit wearing, Itialian-Yankee named Jimmy Cusano came to El Dorado and made a believer out of me! YCC lead a charge of over 100 volunteers to unreal results. Over 240 new members in 72 hours! Not only very profitable, but a whole lot of fun. Lorraine does the set up, Jimmy runs the show, and Marilyn keeps the paper work straight. Could it get any easier? Probably not, so we are going to do it again! Thanks YYC and keep El Dorado on the radar. See you next time!”

Shayne Crawford

Membership Services Manager

El Dorado Chamber of Commerce

El Dorado, AR

“Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce - Trenton, NJ"When I pulled up and saw the PURPLE Suit, I knew we were in for something different. Once inside the entertainment turned into motivation and the motivation turned into success!!!!”

Janet Manfredi-Flannery

Mercer Regional

Chamber of Commerce Volunteer

Trenton, NJ

“Just wanted to take the time to tell you how much I enjoyed your event at the Livingston-Polk County Chamber of Commerce. I was one that gave you, and your company, a slim chance of success in our community. I was not alone in my thoughts, but you guys lead our group to accomplish something, that in my opinion, had a no realistic expectation to happen. But it did, and you did it with style. I think the best way to sum it up is a "PROFESSIONAL EVENT THAT WAS FUN AND PROFITABLE TO ALL'. Thanks for giving me a new outlook on goals.”

Phillip E. Smith

Linvingston-Polk County

Chamber of Commerce Volunteer

Livingston, TX

"Our 2006 Membership Event was the most incredible and successful event I have ever experienced. To sum it up in two words IT WORKS!!!"”

Cynthia Sheffield

Livingston-Polk County

Chamber of Commerce Volunteer

Livingston, TX

"W O W !! I am still blown away!! There is no other way to express my amazement at your organization and its strategies and how you motivate and energize people to perform to their best ability! Two years ago when we met with you, I had dreams that you could help us increase our chamber membership. Since we did not have an Executive Director at the time, I knew it was going to be at a later date before we could make the connections with you. Your powerful presentation to the three of us that day, made an impression that was talked about every time Chamber membership was discussed. When we hired our new Exec we knew exactly who to call for help. Little did we realize the tremendous impact you would have on our Chamber and community. Our Chamber is the BUZZ of the community this week. I really feel our Chamber gained a great deal of respect as a team player in our community as a result of these activities. I feel this is going to be the turning point for our Chamber's growth. Please give our Chamber's name to anyone who needs a little inspiration to take you guys on. We knew we will be seeing you in the future years. Thanks to you and all who had a part in developing "Your Chamber Connection" program. We will be calling you again.”

Nancy C. Stovall

Past President, Linvingston-Polk

County Chamber of Commerce

Livingston, TX

"WOW! People in Bay City are still buzzing with excitement over the Bay City Chamber’s recent membership drive. 158 new members in just two days, how fantastic is that? Having spent twelve years in the Chamber profession before trading up or trading down depending on your point of view to my new position, I held the belief that membership drives were something that just needed to be done, sort of like going to the dentist. Boy, “Your Chamber Connection” changed my mind. From the first pre-planning stages, to the actual drive, up until the Wrap-Up Event, never once was there a dull, boring or uneventful moment. The meeting with Jimmy prior to the actual sales campaign was just phenomenal; even I learned things about the Chamber. All in all, it was a great experience. As Mayor I was not looking forward to giving up three hours of my time but it went by rather quickly, plus I recruited three members during my shift. Kudos to you both for an outstanding job that you do for all chambers across the country. The spirited competition certainly added to the drive. We look forward in the near future for a return visit by you both. Best wishes and good luck.”

Richard Knapik

Mayor, City of Bay City

Bay City, TX

"After having worked with Jimmy and Your Chamber Connection for three events already, I thought I had seen everything! However, when I went to a new Chamber, I brought Jimmy in to do a membership event, knowing his emphasize on retention as well as recruitment. What resulted exceed my expectations. Jimmy took a room full of volunteers who had lost the enthusiasm for the Chamber, and energized, motivated and inspired them to get involved and stay involved with the Chamber. He was able to tell the Chamber story from a different perspective, and make it valuable for them. The best part was that every single person involved in the event was having fun, even the whiners! When it's all said and done, my volunteers are still talking about how much fun the Chamber is now, and are still razzing each other in the community and talking about how they are going to do things next time. From a management standpoint, the increase in membership numbers and revenue is great, but the biggest prize is the renewed interest from the current members. It's not something we could have done on our own.”

Amanda Miller, I.O.M.,

Executive Director

Midlothian Chamber of Commerce

Midlothian, TX

"Thanks for making our San Diego North Chamber membership drive both fun and successful at the same time. That's no small accomplishment. You did a great job of keeping the event upbeat and didn't miss a beat. You followed through all the way from the moment we met you in your "unusual" suits to the constant upbeat arm waving and self hugs. Oh, and don't let me forget the cowbells; they were are great addition. Laughter and fun are essential components of life but they're even more important when we're doing something that isn't one of our favorites. By breaking it down in pyramid form no one felt overwhelmed and your awards presentations the final night made everyone feel like a winner. I can't beleive I'm saying this but I'm looking forward to doing it again next year and everyone I spoke with after the awards ceremony was saying the same thing , "We're really going to kick butt next year."”

Arlene Cawthorne, M.C.

San Diego North

Chamber of Commerce Volunteer

Rancho Bernardo, CA

"WOW!!! I have been involved with the Springdale Chamber for over 30 years and I have never participated in a event that produced more energy and sense of ownership than our membership event you led these last two days. We increased our membership by over 25%. But, maybe even more importantly, we are a better, more involved chamber business community because of the experience. Thank you for your leadership and giving our chamber a real "shot in the arm".

Don Gibson

Membership Event Volunteer

Springdale, Arkansas, Chamber of Commerce

"The YCC, and especially you Jimmy, did a great job making our membership drive a success! Through your education, motivation, and entertainment(bada-bing,bada-bang,bada-boom) you helped some very green volunteers and some unsure resistant veterans have a great time while producing some good first year numbers for the Greater Southwest Houston Chamber of Commerce. We look forward to great things next year! Bada-Boom Bada-Bing,"”

Kevin Tucker

Volunteer, Southwest

Houston Chamber of Commerce

Houston, TX

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