The U.S. Chamber's Accreditation Program is the only national program that recognizes chambers for effective organizational procedures and outstanding contributions toward positive change in their communities. The purpose of the U.S. Chamber's Accreditation Program is to facilitate continuing excellence in the chamber industry and to foster a pro-business environment across America.
Important update for 2008 Local Chamber Accreditation applicants!!
In an on-going effort to improve the Accreditation process, the Accrediting Board has approved a new application for use during 2008 and beyond. Click here to download the new application for local chambers!
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As state and local chambers are diverse and have unique programs of work, operations, merit, dues structure, and program policies, the Accreditation program has recently separated the state chamber Accreditation process from the local chamber Accreditation process.
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Start moving ahead today by evaluating your chamber's strengths and weaknesses and begin strategizing for the future. Apply for Accreditation!
Select the appropriate link below to find out how your chamber can become accredited. Regional and metro chambers follow the same guidelines as local chambers.
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Accreditation NewsU.S. Chamber Awards 19 Chambers with Accreditation
Washington, DC
November 18, 2008
The United States Chamber of Commerce awarded nineteen chambers with Accreditation for their effective organizational procedures and deep commitment to advancing the united interests of the business community.
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U.S. Chamber Hosts Accreditation Conference Call with 32 Local Chambers
October 22, 2008
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Senior Communications Director, Brad Peck, discusses communications strategies for a 5-Star chamber, and Accredited 5-Star chamber executive Rex Hammond of the Lynchburg Regional (VA) Chamber of Commerce facilitates a question and answer session entitled How to Achieve 5-Star Accreditation.
Click here to listen to a recording of the conference call.
To listen to past Accreditation conference calls, click here.
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Institute for Organization Management |
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Interested in more ways to improve your organization? Consider attending Institute for Organization Management, the leading professional development program for chambers of commerce.
Learn more about Institute HERE! |
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