Chris Mead joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how his new book explains the birth and evolution of the chamber of commerce movement in America.

Chris Mead joins Jim Blasingame to report on historic chamber of commerce accomplishments, like the Golden Gate Bridge, daylight savings time and Charles Lindberg’s Spirit of St. Louis.

Chris Mead joins Jim Blasingame to talk about his new book, “The Magicians of Main Street” which chronicles the way local chambers of commerce have impacted U.S. history since the 18th century.

Chris Mead joins Jim Blasingame to report on the ACCE 2014 in Cincinnati where hundreds of chamber executives meet to improve their skills in promoting and supporting local communities.

The ACCE 2012 Convention is designed to benefit chamber of commerce professionals. ACCE VP Chris Mead joins Jim Blasingame to report on some of the benefits of chamber professionals attending an ACCE Annual Convention.

Local chambers of commerce have been and still are driving forces for progress in America. Chris Mead joins Jim Blasingame to report on the history of local chambers of commerce, including how they contributed to the founding of America.

Local chambers of commerce help communities reinvent themselves. Chris Mead joins Jim Blasingame to report on how local chambers of commerce historically have been instrumental in helping communities reinvent themselves and prosper.

Chris welcomes Jim to the annual ACCE conference. They talk about the education of chamber executives and the roll of chamber executives in the growth of Amercian small busiensses.