Chambers of Commerce
All across the country, chambers of commerce work with state and local governments and elected officials to ensure job creators have a seat at the table where they do business. Trust in business is especially high at the local level, and chambers of commerce play an important role by fostering strong economies that enable employers to grow, thrive, and strengthen their communities.
Institute for Organization Management
A podcast from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Organization Management. This show is a chance to get to know the stakeholders that make Institute possible.
Accreditation
- Chambers of Commerce
Accreditation in the newsLocal press coverage of chambers celebrating their Accreditation achievements.
The Accreditation Program facilitates continuing excellence in the chamber industry to foster a pro-business environment across America.
U.S. Chamber members range from small businesses and chambers of commerce across the country to startups in fast-growing sectors, leading industry associations, and global corporations.
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Our Work
The U.S. Chamber works closely with a nationwide network of state and local chambers. Through this strong partnership, the U.S. Chamber has broad reach and deep relationships in communities across the country. In turn, state and local chambers have a powerful advocate in Washington. Together, we promote policies that create healthy business climates, from legal reform and smart regulation to workforce development and infrastructure.
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- Our prestigious Accreditation designation acknowledges the high-quality work and impactful programs of chambers of commerce.The U.S. Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed three new members to its Association Committee of 100 (C100).Nonprofits face two critical governance gaps—undertrained board members and unprepared incoming chairs—that can be closed through intentional recruitment, orientation, mentorship, and ongoing education.Knowing what to keep—and for how long—is a cornerstone of good governance for Chambers and nonprofits.Board members fulfill their fiduciary duties through strategic oversight, not operational interference — and executives can use legal frameworks to enforce that boundary.Effective board leadership isn't about who speaks the most. It's about who guides the conversation best.Many nonprofit executives overlook one of their most important responsibilities: developing their board. Board members are volunteers, not governance experts, so it falls to the executive to orient new members, share best practices, and communicate consistently.
