Take it to the next level
Board Retreat Facilitation
Transform Your Board Retreat into a Productive & Engaging Experience
How we can help
MEaningful discussions and collaboration
Take Your chambe to the next level
As a chamber leader, you understand the importance of strategic planning, board alignment, and program prioritization. Empower your leadership team, identify opportunities for growth, and develop actionable strategies for success.
Strategic Planning Sessions
Define objectives, set priorities, and develop actionable strategies.
Crafting a 3-year strategic plan with clear objectives and key results.
Membership retention and growth strategies tailored to your chamber.
Team Building & Leadership Development
Strengthen collaboration and improve communication.
Decision Making Framework
Problem-Solving – Address challenges with structured discussions.
Ensure alignment with the chamber’s mission, vision, and core values.
Agenda Development
Tailored to your chamber’s unique goals and challenges.
Incorporates industry best practices and proven methodologies.
Comprehensive SWOT Analysis
In-depth analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
Board Engagement Exercises
Structured activities to help board members commit their resources effectively.
Tools such as the Time, Talent & Treasure Agreement to clarify individual contributions.
Breakout Sessions
Facilitated discussions to keep conversations focused and productive.
Follow Up Action Plans
Ensure accountability and execution post-retreat.
Straightforward
Packages
We offer flexible facilitation services based on the size and complexity of your retreat:
1. Essential Board Retreat Facilitation – $3,500 to $5,000
✔ Half-day retreat facilitation.
✔ Customized agenda development.
✔ Interactive discussions and strategic exercises.
✔ Follow-up summary with key takeaways.
2. Comprehensive Board Retreat Facilitation – $6,000 to $10,000
✔ Full-day retreat facilitation.
✔ Pre-retreat consultation with leadership.
✔ Team-building activities and strategy workshops.
✔ In-depth post-retreat action plan.
3. Premium Executive Retreat Experience – $12,000+
✔ Multi-day retreat facilitation.
✔ Advanced leadership development and strategic alignment.
✔ Customized materials, workbooks, and engagement tools.
✔ Comprehensive follow-up strategy and implementation support.
Consider your options
Why Choose Welborn media?
With extensive experience leading board retreats for chambers of commerce across various regions, I bring a strategic, results-driven approach.
- Align programs with mission, vision, and core values.
- Prioritize key initiatives for maximum impact..
- Engage board members effectively to leverage their time, talent, and treasure.
- Develops actionable strategic plans for long-term success.
Zeb Welborn, President of the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce, has proven to be an exceptional facilitator and strategic leader for the Greater High Desert Chamber of Commerce Board Retreats. In both 2024 and 2025, Zeb guided our board through thoughtful discussions, ensuring every voice was heard while keeping the group focused and productive. His ability to balance structure with collaboration created an environment where meaningful ideas could flourish.
Through his facilitation, our board was able to clearly define priorities, strengthen alignment, and develop actionable goals that continue to shape the direction of our organization. Zeb brings a unique combination of professionalism, energy, and insight, allowing him to connect with board members and draw out the best in each participant. His leadership has played a key role in helping us move from conversation to results.
The impact of Zeb’s work was so significant that he has been invited back to facilitate our 2026 Board Retreat—an honor that reflects both the confidence and appreciation our organization has for his expertise. We are grateful for his continued partnership and look forward to building on the strong foundation he has helped us establish.
Sincerely,
Mark
MARK CREFFIELD | PRESIDENT / CEO
Greater High Desert Chamber of Commerce
I’ve had the opportunity to work with Zeb Welborn on multiple occasions, including strategic planning sessions and board training, and I can say without hesitation that he is one of the most effective facilitators I’ve worked with in the chamber industry.
Zeb brings a unique combination of real-world chamber leadership experience and strong facilitation skills. He understands how boards operate, how to navigate complex dynamics, and most importantly, how to keep conversations productive and focused on outcomes. He doesn’t just guide discussion—he helps organizations walk away with clear direction, alignment, and actionable next steps.
During our strategic planning process, Zeb did an excellent job balancing structure with flexibility. He kept our board engaged, ensured every voice was heard, and helped us turn big-picture ideas into a practical roadmap we could actually implement. His board training was equally valuable—grounded, relevant, and directly applicable to the roles and responsibilities of today’s chamber leaders.
If you’re looking for someone who can elevate your board retreat from a conversation into a true working session with measurable results, Zeb is the right choice.
—Jeff Chambers CEO
South County Chambers of Commerce
