Chamber Awards

The Shawnee Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the Heart of the Community Award and is now accepting nominations! If you know of a person, group, project, or place that has made a positive impact in Shawnee in 2024, we encourage you to submit your nomination by December 9th. Formerly known as the Citizen…

For more than 60 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration has celebrated National Small Business Week, which acknowledges the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. This year, National Small Business Week takes place April 28 – May 4, 2024, and is when the Shawnee Chamber of Commerce officially recognizes their hard work,…

Perfectionism can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, it can push individuals to strive for excellence and achieve great things. However, in a workplace setting, perfectionism can be the enemy of productivity. Employees who focus too much on making things perfect can waste time and miss deadlines, negatively impacting the operations of a business.…

In any organization, there will always be times when the leaders don’t have the answers. However, rather than admitting they don’t know something, some leaders will instead try to disguise their lack of knowledge with jargon and buzzwords. Pretending to know everything can quickly undermine your credibility as a leader when your lack of knowledge…

Workplace personalities can be broken down into four distinct types of workers. Understanding the different types of workers and what motivates them can lead to greater job satisfaction and a better fit between employer and employee.

The Shawnee Chamber team is excited to announce its 19 participants for the Shawnee Tomorrow Leadership Program’s Class of 2024. This program will provide ten sessions and a community project volunteering day to the participants as they embark on a process that will help each of them connect deeper to the Shawnee community and provide…