Chambers of commerce must find new ways to operate on teh Second Curve. Tight hierarchical structures are simply too slow and costly to be effective. 

Working with I-Open, Commerce Lexington is redesigning its organization and strategy to promote "link and leverage" approaches to regional economic development. This new approach requires different activities on the part of the board. Working with I-Open, Commerce Lexington is moving to a loose hierarchy that encourages the formation of quick teams to identify and begin moving on new regional initiatives. 

You can read more about our work with Commerce Lexington here.