WASHINGTON, D.C. — During its recent board meeting, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce proudly awarded the Accreditation designation to 25 chambers of commerce, recognizing their sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and significant contributions to their communities.
“Achieving the Accreditation designation is a significant accomplishment that underscores the chamber’s steadfast dedication to its community and its commitment to organizational excellence,” said Raymond P. Towle, U.S. Chamber Vice President, Federation Relations and IOM. “This prestigious recognition places the chamber among the top in the industry, showcasing its exceptional leadership, meaningful contributions, and critical role in driving growth, innovation, and opportunity within the business community.”
The U.S. Chamber's Accreditation Program is designed to promote and sustain excellence within the chamber industry while advancing a pro-business environment nationwide. To achieve Accreditation, chambers must meet rigorous standards across various operational and programmatic areas, including governance, finance, human resources, government affairs, communications, and technology. This comprehensive self-assessment process typically spans 6-9 months.
Chambers are evaluated and rated as “Accredited,” “Accredited with 3 Stars,” “Accredited with 4 Stars,” or “Accredited with 5 Stars” for local and regional chambers. State chambers of commerce are recognized as either “Accredited State Chamber” or “Accredited State Chamber with Distinction.” The final determination is made by the Accrediting board, which includes U.S. Chamber Board members and chamber of commerce CEOs from across the nation.
The following chambers of commerce have earned this distinguished Accreditation designation:
Accredited with 4 Stars
- Fox Cities Chamber (Appleton, WI)
- One Southern Indiana (New Albany, IN)
- Statesboro Bulloch Chamber of Commerce (Statesboro, GA)
- Terrell Chamber of Commerce and CVB (Terrell, TX)
Accredited with 5 Stars
- Bastrop Chamber of Commerce (Bastrop, TX)
- Boise Metro Chamber (Boise, ID)
- Buffalo Niagara Partnership (Buffalo, NY)
- Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce (Cedar Park, TX)
- Christian County Chamber of Commerce (Hopkinsville, KY)
- Clermont Chamber of Commerce (Cincinnati, OH)
- Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce (Conroe, TX)
- Destination North Myrtle Beach (North Myrtle Beach, SC)
- Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce (Hot Springs, AR)
- Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce (Summerville, SC)
- Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce (Hilton Head Island, SC)
- Lake Havasu Area Chamber of Commerce (Lake Havasu City, AZ)
- Laredo Chamber of Commerce (Laredo, TX)
- Lincoln Chamber of Commerce (Lincoln, NE)
- Parker County Chamber of Commerce (Willow Park, TX)
- Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce (Rockport, TX)
- San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (San Antonio, TX)
- Shawnee Chamber of Commerce (Shawnee, KS)
- South Bend Regional Chamber (South Bend, IN)
- Venice Area Chamber of Commerce (Venice, FL)
- White County Chamber of Commerce (Cleveland, GA)
