Big Ideas: Connect With Your Chamber of Commerce

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<p>In less than one minute, Tracy Leenman of Musical Innovations shares her big idea: Get involved in your local chamber of commerce. Leenman hosted a business after-hours event through her&nbsp;chamber of commerce in August 2012. The event brought 200 people to her store&rsquo;s parking lot. &ldquo;One band director ended up bringing his whole marching band,&rdquo; she says.<br /> <br /> Her instrument rentals were up 20 percent from the previous year. &ldquo;People have already asked us to schedule another business after-hours for this August.&rdquo;<br /> <br /> ​<strong>Watch the video.</strong></p>