“My chamber contracted with Joan Testa and her firm in the fall of 2007 after meeting her at the ACCE conference the previous summer. We worked together in preparation for our membership campaign which took place in February 2008. In order to be successful, we needed to ensure that our leadership would make the commitment to be involved, which they did. We ended up recruiting over 100 new members in just three days. Joan works with you to be a success and a year later is still there working with us to retain those same members. Bottom line, Joan helps you succeed in meeting your goals if you and your leadership commit to your side of the effort.” June 26, 2009
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity
Ginanne Italiano
hired Joan as a Business Consultant in 2008
“I have a ton of respect for Joan Testa. You don't get to work with as many Chambers as she has without having a high level of professionalism, integrity, and effectiveness. She loves chambers, and chambers love her... but mostly, she loves people. It comes through in everything she says and does. I wish more industry service providers conducted their business in the way that Joan does.” June 24, 2009
Kyle Sexton, Chief Marketologist, Fast Chamber, a division of IncPlant LLC
was with another company when working with Joan at Chamber Development Services, Inc.
“I have hired Joan to organize our business community development membership drive at two different Chambers of Commerce. She is amazing! She teaches your group how to see the organization with new eyes and to articulate the positive benefits of joining the Chamber. When I was in Moscow, Idaho, she helped us go from 352 to 501 members with the minimal required number of volunteers. She was able to motivate our people to achieve high results...I can only imagine what we could have done with a larger group of volunteers! She has high energy, enthusiasm and could keep the teams on track! I am still amused that she could get away with saying some things to them that as the Exec I would not have been able to do, but people loved her! (By the end of the week she was having huckleberry pie at the Mayor's house!) When she helped us in Spokane Valley, we were again able to achieve great results taking us over the 1,000 member mark! Our Chairman of the Board at the time was an architect and would never think of himself as a sales person and he led in the number of members recruited. His comments were, "Joan made it so easy for me to talk about all of the great services our Chamber has to offer!" She also leaves with you a retention guide so that you do not loose contact with the sudden influx of new members. I will continue working with Joan because as you can see that she helps you achieve positive results! Eldonna Shaw, President & CEO, Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce” June 23, 2009
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative
Eldonna Shaw
hired Joan as a Business Consultant in 1998, and hired Joan more than once
“There's Joan...and there's "the others." If you want to results, Joan is the person to go to. She will not sugar-coat things: If you want to increase your membership and be effective and efficient doing so - she's the person you need leading the charge. I needed results at my Chamber, not a party and a rosy picture. We got it done, in a big way. Three days...scores of new members and a ton of fresh capital in the general fund. My advice: Don't mess around. Line-up Joan if she's got the time for you. Mike Cully President & CEO San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce” June 22, 2009
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Good Value
Mike Cully
hired Joan as a Business Consultant in 2006
“Joan has always exceeded our expectations and really drives the program to be the best it can be!” June 22, 2009
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert
Patty Aspin
hired Joan as a Business Consultant in 2005, and hired Joan more than once
“I have had great success in working with Joan Testa. Her expertise, high energy and passion for her work provide a perfect fit in any growing organization. I will continue to use Joan's services in fully developing the membership base of my organization. She's a winner!” June 22, 2009
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity
Douglas Peters
hired Joan as a Membership Developer in 2005
“I contracted Joan to run a membership campaign for my chamber of commerce. She brought a whole new defintiion to "membership campaign" that is built around tangible value, professionalism and passion. Along the way, I came to know Joan as a good friend as well. I highly recommend her.” June 16, 2009
Drew Snow, Director of Membership Development, Richardson Chamber of Commerce
was with another company when working with Joan at Chamber Development Services, Inc.