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President’s Pulse: Leading Metrocrest Forward

The President’s Pulse blog offers an inside look at the vision, initiatives, and ongoing work of the Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce through the voice of President/CEO Michael Gallops. It exists to keep members, stakeholders, and the community informed and engaged by sharing updates on events, advocacy efforts, workforce development, and strategic priorities. Rooted in transparency and connection, the blog serves as a platform to highlight how the Chamber is advancing business, strengthening regional collaboration, and creating new opportunities for growth. It’s a direct line from leadership to the community, reinforcing the Chamber’s role as a proactive and responsive force in the Metrocrest region.
Friday, May 16, 2025
The Lean Startup: How to Scale Your Business 10X with Innovation and Agility

This blog post unpacks key principles from The Lean Startup by Eric Ries and shows how small and mid-sized businesses can scale 5–10X by testing ideas quickly, reducing waste, and learning from real customer feedback. It emphasizes the power of building a Minimum Viable Product (MVP), using the Build-Measure-Learn loop, and making smart pivots when necessary. By focusing on speed, adaptability, and validated learning, business owners can grow faster with fewer costly missteps. The Lean Startup method is

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