We’re Not a Chamber. We’re Your Ground Game.
You didn’t start a business to get comfortable. You started to build something that lasts. If you're stuck in loops of meetings with no momentum, you're in the wrong place. Here? We give you the blueprint, the tools, and the strategy to turn ambition into action.
OUR DIFFERENCE
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Builder’s Blueprint Delivered — Not arm-waving: data-backed strategy, mentorship, and measurable progress.
- Ground-Up Momentum — We don't make noise, we move dirt. You don’t get ribbons—you raise walls. You don’t cut tape—you break ground.
- Clarity in the Midst of Chaos — While most businesses network themselves in circles, we lane-change the track altogether.
- Built for Zero-Fillers, All Builders — New or scaling, if you want real-world traction—not fluffy meet-and-greets—you belong here.
CHALLENGE FOR THE BUILDER
Are you still spinning alone? Or ready to join the builders, dominate the ground game, and win where it counts?
Join the Ground Game. Build Something That Lasts.
Because sustainable growth isn’t built in the boardroom—it’s built in the trenches.
Lori Williams, President/CEO
Lori's journey began long before her tenure at the Chamber. Since 2001, she has served as a trusted Advisor and Trainer across diverse sectors, including the Business Community, Military, Professional Baseball, Retail, and Staffing Industries. From budding local entrepreneurs to global Fortune 500 giants, Lori's expertise has spanned both national and international horizons.
Embracing the philosophy that "change is the only constant," Lori believes that every business will inevitably face growth plateaus. At these junctures, the imperative for change emerges, reigniting the spark for further growth. Without embracing change, businesses risk stagnation and decline.
Lori's professional odyssey commenced in 1982 with a role in outside sales. Her prowess saw her ascend rapidly through the ranks, from Branch Management to Area and Regional Management. Her foray into training began as the Area Vice President of Franchise Support, where she oversaw 43 offices across five states. Recognized as an Agent of Change, Lori wears multiple hats - a seasoned Trainer, eloquent Public Speaker, Published Author, and astute Business Consultant.
With a strategic mindset, Lori possesses the uncanny ability to envision myriad possibilities, transforming abstract ideas into tangible actions. She has a keen eye for identifying individual strengths, fostering collaborative synergy. Always a step ahead, Lori's forward-thinking approach keeps her attuned to impending changes and the strategies to navigate them.
At her core, Lori's mission is clear: To ignite transformative change and drive growth in everyone she meets.
Paula Beavers, Director of Member Engagement
As the Director of Member Engagement at the Mansfield Area Chamber of Commerce, Paula is on a mission to elevate everything—and everyone—she touches. With a natural gift for connection and a relentless drive to serve, she ensures members don’t just join the Chamber—they thrive in it. Paula crafts meaningful relationships, curates high-impact experiences, and aligns every touchpoint with members’ real business goals. Her work turns transactions into transformation, building a Chamber community that’s not only connected but empowered.