Accreditation in the news

Below is a selection of media samples featuring chambers and their elite status as Accredited chambers.

November 2024

St. Cloud Area Chamber Gets Five-Star Accreditation
St. Cloud, MN – The St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce has received the highest possible accreditation.  The designation is determined by a committee made up of several members of the U.S. Chamber, the national parent organization that oversees local and state groups. All local chambers are graded on a four-tier scale. They can be ‘Accredited’ or ranked between three and five stars.  Besides St. Cloud, only one other Minnesota chamber has a five-star status. Nationwide, there are only 194. St. Cloud was chosen due to the impact it has on the city and region, transparent governance with strict financial controls, and the creation of valuable programming

Albany Area Chamber joins elite with five-star accreditation
Albany, GA – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce its highest level designation: Accredited with 5 Stars. This honor recognizes the local chamber’s sound policies, effective organizational procedures and positive community impact.

Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce earns 5-star accreditation
Bowling Green, KY – The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce has once again received a 5-Star Accreditation from the United States Chamber of Commerce. According to a release from the chamber on Friday, the honor recognizes the chamber’s “unwavering commitment to excellence in serving the businesses and communities of south-central Kentucky."

Wilson Chamber of Commerce accredited by US Chamber
Wilson, NC – The United States Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Wilson Chamber of Commerce with its designation of accredited with four stars for sound policies, effective organizational procedures and positive impact on the community. The Wilson Chamber of Commerce joins the Greenville-Pitt and Greensboro chambers as well as the Gaston Business Association as the only local chambers in North Carolina to receive the honor.

Pearland chamber receives 5-star accreditation from U.S. Chamber
Pearland, TX – The Pearland Chamber of Commerce received a five-star accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, making it one of around 30 in the state of Texas to receive such a distinction.

Chamber receives 4-star accreditation
Delaware, OH – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Delaware Area Chamber of Commerce with its designation of Accredited with 4 Stars for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community.

Columbia Co. Chamber awarded 5-Star Accreditation from U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Evans, GA – We learned on Friday that the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce has been awarded the prestigious 5-Star Accreditation by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The accomplishment places the local chamber among an elite group of organizations across the United States recognized for their outstanding commitment to fostering economic growth, supporting local businesses, and promoting the region’s vitality.

U.S. Chamber Awards 20 Chambers of Commerce with Accreditation
Washington, D.C. – At its board meeting last week, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce awarded the Accreditation designation to 20 chambers of commerce for their sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on their communities.

June 2024

U.S. Chamber Awards 4 Chambers of Commerce with Accreditation
Washington, D.C. – At its board meeting last week, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce awarded the Accreditation designation to 4 chambers of commerce for their sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on their communities.

Awards: Holland's business leaders continue to set the standard
Holland, MI –  A local organization that represents nearly 80,000 employees and 1,200 businesses in the Holland and Zeeland area has received two major recognitions in the past month. The Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce recently earned a five-star accreditation for its policies, organizational procedures, and community impact through the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. It was one of only 146 chambers in the country to receive the recognition, out of over 7,000.

West Coast Chamber Earns National Recognition from US Chamber
Holland, MI – The Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce has earned an elite commendation from the US Chamber of Commerce. On Friday, the local chamber announced that it has received a five-star accreditation from the national chamber, “for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community.” The US Chamber’s accreditation program, aimed at facilitating continuing excellence while fostering a pro-business environment, looks at operations and programs in areas of governance, government affairs, communications and technology over a six-to-nine-month period of review.

April 2024

Greater Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce earns top distinction; 1 of few nationwide with the Accreditation.
Port Arthur, TX — The Greater Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce is one of 11 across the U.S. earning a special accreditation recently. Monique Thierry, vice president of the Southwest and South Central Region U.S. Chamber of Commerce, said the accreditation is for excellence in overall navigation of the communities as a chamber.

Branson/Lakes Area Chamber given 5-star rating
Branson, MI — The Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and CVB has been given the highest rating possible from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The chamber has been given a five-star accreditation, one of less than 150 chambers of the estimated 7,000 chambers in the nation to earn the highest honor.

Branson chamber earns top U.S. chamber Accreditation
Branson, MI — The area chamber receives five-star accreditation from the national organization for the first time.

March 2024

U.S. Chamber Awards 11 Chambers of Commerce with Accreditation
Washington, DC — At its board meeting last week, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce awarded the Accreditation designation to 11 chambers of commerce for their sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on their communities.

5-Star Accreditation: Local Chamber of Commerce Awarded Top Honor
Utica, N.Y. — The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce is proving it is greater than many of the other chambers across the United States. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded the local organization a prestigious five-star accreditation.

Utica Chamber awarded 5-star accreditation
Utica, N.Y — The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce was awarded the highest honor from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce — a 5-star accreditation. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the accreditation program defines excellence in chamber planning and recognizes chambers for outstanding contributions towards positive change in their communities. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce also states that accredited chambers show dedication to promoting strong business practices, recognizing leadership and community contributions, supporting free enterprise, and promoting pro-growth policies.

Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce receives national recognition
Utica, N.Y. (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce has received a very high honor from the National Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber announced on Tuesday, March 12 that they have received a five-star accreditation from the United States Chamber of Commerce, the highest level available. Only 189 chambers nationwide — out of approximately 7,000 — and only four in New York State carry the honor.

Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce earns 5-Star Accreditation
Wausau, WI — The Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that following the completion of a comprehensive application, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded the organization for the first time with 5-Star Accreditation. Less than three percent of all chambers in the nation earn this designation. The only other 5-Star chamber in the state is the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce awards Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce 5-Star Accreditation
Paducah, KY — The Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce received 5-Star Accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for the second consecutive time, placing the local organization in the nation’s top 1% of chambers of commerce.  There are 7,500 chambers across the United States, but only 145 are recognized as 5-star Accredited.

Paducah Chamber awarded national 5-Star accreditation
The Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce was awarded one of the highest honors from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Friday.  The Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce received the prestigious 5-star accreditation from the organization.

McLean County Chamber awarded five-star reaccreditation
Bloomington, IL — The McLean County Chamber of Commerce has been awarded five-star reaccreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The chamber first received five-star accreditation in 2017. The designation, which recognizes sound policies, effective organizational procedures and positive impact on the community, is the highest attainable and is valid for five years, according to a news release from the chamber.

Grand Island Chamber of Commerce proud of 5-star accreditation, excited about the future
Grand Island, NE — The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce is among the select few in Nebraska — and the U.S. — to earn 5-star accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.  Only 145 chamber organizations in the country have the 5-star designation. The accreditation process is held every five years, according to Grand Island Chamber Vice President Courtney Glock. Grand Island earned the honor for the first time in November of 2023. The chamber maintained a 4-star accreditation for the 18 years prior.

January 2024

Chamber Connection: CDCC is one of the best chambers nationwide
Daily State News
Dover, DE — The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce has, for the third time, been awarded a 5-Star Accreditation designation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s accreditation commission. This designation of accountability and credibility is not lightly awarded because it means that the chamber is performing at a higher level than 98% of others nationwide.

November 2023

Bastrop Chamber of Commerce achieves prestigious accreditation, promotes thriving local community
Community Impact — CI Storytelling
Bastrop, TX — Business is booming in Bastrop, and the thriving city is making history once again. The Bastrop Chamber of Commerce achieved the prestigious Accreditation with Four-Star Distinction from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for the first time in the organization’s history. With this distinction, the chamber is one of 199 accredited chambers in the United States and just 44 in Texas.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce honors Flower Mound Chamber with 5-Star Accreditation
The Cross Timbers Gazette
Flower Mound, TX — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Flower Mound Chamber of Commerce with its designation of “Accredited with 5 Stars” for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive role in the community.

U.S. Chamber Awards 19 Chambers of Commerce with Accreditation
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Washington, D.C. — At its board meeting last week, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce awarded the Accreditation designation to 19 chambers of commerce for their sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on their communities.

Central Delaware Chamber attains elite accreditation
Daily State News
Dover, DE — There are only six people on staff at the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce, led by president Dr. Dina Vendetti, but the organization certainly provides a lot of bang for the buck.

Jefferson Chamber Earns 5-Star Accreditation from US Chamber
Biz New Orleans
Metairie, LA — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce “5 Star” accreditation.

The Chamber (Schertz-Cibolo-Selma Area) receives 4-star accreditation
Community Impact
Schertz, TX — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded The Chamber (Schertz-Cibolo-Selma Area) with its designation of Accredited with 4 Stars for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures and positive impact on the community, according to a Nov. 9 news release.

Cheyenne Chamber Earns 5-Star Accreditation
ShortGo
Cheyenne, WY — Your Cheyenne Chamber has earned a prestigious 5-star accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce! This rigorous review includes all aspects of the chamber’s policies, operations, and programming, and Accredited chambers are recognized for their ability to serve as a resource to their region’s businesses.

Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce awarded 5-Star Accreditation status
Shaw Local News Network
Sterling, IL — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce with its designation of Accredited with 5 Stars for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures and positive impact on the community.

Coppell Chamber of Commerce achieves 3-Star Accreditation from U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Coppell Gazette
Coppell, TX — The Coppell Chamber of Commerce announced that it has been awarded a prestigious 3-Star Accreditation by the United States Chamber of Commerce. This recognition is a testament to the chamber's unwavering commitment to excellence, strong leadership, and dedication to serving the business community in Coppell.

Coppell Chamber of Commerce receives national 3-star accreditation
Community Impact
Coppell, TX — The Coppell Chamber of Commerce joined a cadre of nationally recognized chambers possessing a national three-star accreditation, according to a news release.

July 2023

Business Monday ETC: July 17, 2023
MassLive
Fitchburg, MA — The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, based in Fitchburg, has been awarded a five-star accreditation by the Accrediting Board of the United States Chamber of Commerce. The announcement was made to an audience of nearly 300 business and community leaders at the chamber’s annual business meeting earlier this month.

June 2023

In Focus 6/15/23: MHK Chamber President and Military Relations Manager
News Radio KMAN
Manhattan, KS — Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jason Smith and Military Relations Program Manager Christian Bishop join us for a monthly update, discussing the Chamber’s recent 5-star Accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Military Relations Committee and Victory Week, Juneteenth and new businesses coming to Manhattan.

U.S. Chamber Awards Three Chambers of Commerce with Accreditation
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Washington, DC — At its board meeting last week, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce awarded the Accreditation designation to three chambers of commerce for their sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on their communities.

Manhattan Chamber honored with 5-star national accreditation
13WIBW
Manhattan, KS — The Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce has been honored by a nationwide organization with a 5-star accreditation.

Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce awarded 5-star accreditation
KETK
Tyler, TX — The Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce has been awarded a 5-star accreditation by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce receives 5-Star accreditation
Tyler Morning Telegraph
Tyler, TX — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce with its designation of Accredited with 5 Stars for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community.

Tyler Chamber awarded 5 star accreditation by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
KLTV
Tyler, TX — The United States Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce with its designation of Accredited with 5 stars.

May 2023

The Osceola Chamber leans into 5 Star accreditation as key value to area small businesses
Orlando Business Journal
Osceola, FL — Chamber President/CEO John Newstreet explains the recent U.S. Chamber accreditation and why it matters to area businesses.

April 2023

U.S. Chamber awards Mason City Chamber of Commerce '5-Star Accreditation'
Globe Gazette
Mason City, IA — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Mason City Chamber of Commerce with its designation of Accredited with 5 Stars for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community.

March 2023

JACC reaccredited as 5-star chamber
KSN
Joplin, MO — The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce (JACC) announced Tuesday they were reaccredited as a 5-Star chamber by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Joplin Chamber of Commerce reaccredited as a 5-Star Chamber
KZRG
Joplin, MO — The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce (JACC) is proud to announce that they have been reaccredited as a 5-Star chamber by the United States Chamber of Commerce.

Joplin chamber receives 5-star accreditation
Springfield Business Journal
Joplin, MO — The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce received a five-star accreditation by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Joplin chamber receives 5-star accreditation
The Joplin Globe
Joplin, MO — The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce has been reaccredited as a five-star chamber by the United States Chamber of Commerce, officials announced this week.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Awards the Central Fort Bend Chamber with 5-Star Accreditation
The Katy News
Rosenberg, TX — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Central Fort Bend Chamber with its designation of Accredited with 5 Stars for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community.

U.S. Chamber Awards Nine Chambers of Commerce with Accreditation
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Washington, DC — At its board meeting earlier this month, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce awarded the Accreditation designation to nine chambers of commerce for their sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on their communities.

February 2023

Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce hosts annual meeting
WXXV25
North Gulfport, MS — The Gulf Coast Chamber received a four-star accreditation from the United States Chamber of Commerce.

December 2022

Abilene chamber's designation reaches 5 stars - highest rating nationally given
Abilene Reporter News
Abilene, TX — The Abilene Chamber of Commerce has been awarded a 5-star rating by the U.S. Chambers of Commerce National Accrediting Board - its highest designation.

LABJ Insider: December 19
Los Angeles Business Journal
Los Angeles, CA — The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce announced last week it has been awarded a five-star accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the highest level.

Grand Forks Chamber of Commerce recognized as one of 141 '5 Star' chambers nationwide
Grand Forks Herald
Grand Forks, ND — The Grand Forks-East Grand Forks Chamber of Commerce has again achieved a "5 Star" accreditation, one of 141 chambers nationwide to do so.

Chamber five-star accredited; Blackwell named to League of Cities board
Osceola News-Gazette
Osceola, FL— The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded The Osceola Chamber with its designation of Accredited with 5 Stars for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community.

Galveston chamber receives industry's highest rating
The Daily News
GALVESTON, TX — The Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce has received a Five-Star Accredited designation, the industry’s highest, from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Video: Tampa Bay Chamber retain five-star rating
Daytime
TAMPA BAY, FL — "...President and CEO of the Tamba Bay Chamber Dr. Bob Rohrlack touted his group's five-star rating from the U.S. Chamber in an interview on WFLA..."

Gwinnett Chamber’s 5-star accreditation among top in nation
Gwinnett Forum
DULUTH, GA — The Gwinnett Chamber has earned its Five-Star Accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the highest designation achievable in the chamber industry, nationwide.

November 2022

U.S. Chamber Awards Twenty-Four Chambers of Commerce with Accreditation
United States Chamber of Commerce
WASHINGTON, DC — At its board meeting last week/this month, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce awarded the Accreditation designation to twenty-four chambers of commerce for their sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on their communities.

The Osceola Chamber Receives 5-Star Accreditation By U.S. Chamber Of Commerce, 9th In State Of Florida To Receive Award
Positively Osceola
OSCEOLA, FL — The Osceola Chamber, which has been named “Chamber of the Year” in the state of Florida three times, was recently awarded the designation of ‘Accredited with 5 Stars’ for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community from The U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Loudoun Chamber Earns Rare 5-Star Accreditation
Louden Now
LOUDEN, VA — The Loudoun Chamber of Commerce has earned 5-Star accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, placing it in the top 2% of chambers nationwide for the quality of its programs, policies, and impact on the community.

Greensboro Chamber of Commerce receives 5-star recognition
WFMY News 2
Greensboro, NC — WFMY News 2 announces Greensboro Chamber of Commerce among less than 2% of US Chambers to receive 5-star recognition

Greensboro Chamber of Commerce among less than 2% of US Chambers to receive 5-star recognition
WFMY News 2
Greensboro, NC — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce honored Greensboro's Chamber with a 5-star accreditation. Less than 2% of the nation's Chambers have this distinction.

Greensboro Chamber Gets An A-plus Grade From The US Chamber of Commerce
RHINO TIMES
GREENSBORO, NC — The Greensboro Chamber of Commerce has earned the highest-level of distinction in the Chamber world: a 5-Star Accreditation from the US Chamber of Commerce. The Greensboro Chamber is one of only two Chambers in North Carolina that has the 5-Star rating, and out of roughly 7,000 Chambers nationwide, only 141 – that’s less than 2 percent – hold that distinction.

African American Chamber earns prestigious designation
ROI
TRENTON, NJ — The African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey has earned the Accredited State Chamber with Distinction designation by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Chambers are honored for their sound policies, effective organizational procedures and positive impact on the community. U.S. Chamber Vice President Raymond Towle said the designation is well deserved — and difficult to receive. It comes after an extensive review.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce awards the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce 'Five Star Distinction'
Ormond Beach Observer
DAYTONA, FL — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce recently awarded the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce with its highest designation of "Accredited with Five Star Distinction."

Allen Business Briefs: Chamber receives five-star accreditation
Allen American
ALLEN, TX — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Allen Fairview Chamber of Commerce with its designation of Accredited with five stars for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community.

Greater Rochester Chamber receives 5-Star Accreditation
Westside News
ROCHESTER, NY — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce with its designation of Accredited with 5 Stars for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community.

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce earns five-star accreditation
WHAM
ROCHESTER, NY — The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is getting high marks. It was awarded five-star accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, for its organization and positive impact on the community. The Rochester Chamber joins an elite class, as only two others in New York state — Buffalo and Plattsburgh — have received such accreditation.

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce gets 5-star accreditation
Rochester First
ROCHESTER, NY — The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) has received a five-star accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The GRCC is one of only two chambers in New York to receive the award. Of the more than seven thousand chambers nationwide, only 142 have been given five stars. The Chamber has been awarded for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce awards Rockwall Chamber with 5-Star accreditation
Blue Ribbon News
ROCKWALL, TX — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce with its designation of Accredited with 5 Stars for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community.

Chamber Awarded Re-Accreditation
Press-Republican
PLATTSBURGH, NY — The North Country Chamber of Commerce has been awarded re-accreditation by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, earning the highest 5-star level for excellence. The U.S. Chamber Accreditation Program is voluntary, which provides an opportunity for independent assessment of a chamber’s operations and effectiveness.

North Country Chamber awarded 5-Star Re-Accreditation
The Sun
PLATTSBURGH, NY — The North Country Chamber of Commerce has been awarded re-accreditation by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, earning the highest 5-star level for excellence. Less than half of 1 percent of chambers nationally are rated 5-stars. The U.S. Chamber Accreditation Program is voluntary, providing an opportunity for independent assessment of a chamber's operations and effectiveness.

June 2022

Local chamber of commerce recognized
The Messenger
GADSDEN, AL — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce recently awarded the Chamber of Gadsden and Etowah County with its designation of Accredited with 3 Stars for sound policies, effective organizational procedures and positive impact on the community. “This is a great achievement for the Chamber of Gadsden and Etowah County,” said Etowah Chamber President and CEO Christi Robinson. “Being accredited by the US Chamber of Commerce is a testament to the work the entire Chamber team does on a daily basis for our businesses and for our community. We are very proud of this accomplishment.”

Bristol Chamber of Commerce earns 5-star accreditation
News 5 WCYB
BRISTOL, TN — The Bristol TN/VA Chamber of Commerce announced its fourth consecutive prestigious 5-star accreditation by U.S. Chamber of Commerce Wednesday morning.

Bristol TN/VA Chamber Receives Fourth Consecutive, Prestigious Five Star Accreditation
Super Talk WFHG
BRISTOL, TN — For the fourth consecutive year, the Bristol, TN/VA Chamber of Commerce is receiving a prestigious 5 star accreditation by the United States Chamber of Commerce.

Local Chamber earns 3-Star Accreditation from national organization
The Gadsden Times
GADSDEN, AL — The Chamber of Gadsden & Etowah County has received a 3-Star Accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

U.S. Chamber Awards 6 Chambers of Commerce with Accreditation
U.S. Chamber of Commerce 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — At its board meeting last week, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce awarded the Accreditation designation to 6 local chambers of commerce for their sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on their communities. 

March 2022

U.S. Chamber Awards 7 Chambers of Commerce with Accreditation
U.S. Chamber of Commerce 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — At its board meeting last week, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce awarded the Accreditation designation to 7 local chambers of commerce for their sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on their communities. 

U.S. Chamber recognizes Naperville business group
Daily Herald
NAPERVILLE, IL — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce awarded the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce with a 5-Star Accreditation for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures and positive impact on the community.

Owatonna Chamber receives 5 star accreditation once again
Southerminn.com
OWATONNA, MN — A five-star accreditation was received from the United States Chamber of Commerce, the highest level of recognition for a local chamber entity.

Mason City Chamber gets 5 stars from U.S. Chamber of Commerce
KIMT
MASON CITY, IA — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has given its 5-Star Accreditation to the Mason City Chamber of Commerce.

November 2021

U.S. Chamber Awards 17 Chambers of Commerce with Accreditation
U.S. Chamber of Commerce 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — At its board meeting last week, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce awarded the Accreditation designation to 17 local chambers of commerce for their sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on their communities. 

U.S. Chamber of Commerce awards Billings Chamber 5-star accreditation
KULR-8 News 
BILLINGS — For the third time, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce awarded the Billings Chamber of Commerce the designation of Five-star Accreditation.  Chambers are awarded accreditation for their sound policies, effective organizational procedures and positive impact on the communities.  

U.S. Chamber awards Rowlett Area Chamber with 4-star accreditation
Blue Ribbon News
ROWLETT, TX — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Rowlett Area Chamber & Visitors Center with its designation of Accredited with 4 Stars for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community.

U.S. Chamber honors Greater North Fulton Chamber with 5 Star Accreditation
Atlanta Journal Constitution
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce just awarded 17 local chambers of commerce their Accreditation designation for sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community. Just one Georgia chamber received accreditation at this time, the Greater North Fulton Chamber, recognized with their highest honor of 5 Stars.

Greater North Fulton Chamber Earns Accreditation By U.S. Chamber
Patch
ALPHARETTA, GA — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Greater North Fulton Chamber with its highest designation of accreditation with five stars, for its policies, organizational procedures, and impact on the community.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce awards North San Diego Business Chamber with 5-Star accreditation
San Diego Metro Magazine
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded North San Diego Business Chamber its 5-Star Accreditation designation for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures and positive impact on the community.

U.S. Chamber awards Enterprise Chamber of Commerce with 4-Star Accreditation
Dothan Eagle
The Enterprise Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that they have received the U.S. Chamber of Commerce award of 4 – Star Accreditation because of the sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive community impact. There are 7,000 chambers of commerce in the United States and only 200 of these are Accredited in the nation! In the entire state of Alabama, The Enterprise Chamber Commerce is one of only five chambers of commerce accredited.

June 2021

U.S. Chamber Awards 7 Chambers of Commerce with Accreditation
U.S. Chamber of Commerce 
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, at its board meeting last week, awarded the Accreditation designation to 7 chambers of commerce for their sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on their communities. 

Dothan Chamber receives accreditation through 2025
Dothan Eagle
The Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce recently received the Accredited Alabama Chamber of Commerce distinction for its service and leadership to the Wiregrass community.  Out of 102 chambers in the state, only 21 have received accreditation from the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama.

Salt Lake Chamber receives prestigious 5-Star accreditation
Utah Business
The United States Chamber of Commerce, at its board meeting this week, awarded the Salt Lake Chamber with 5-Star Accreditation for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community.

Greater Topeka Chamber earns 5-Star accreditation
WIBW13
The Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce has earned a prestigious 5-Star accreditation from the U.S. Chamber.  The Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce says the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded it a 5-Star accreditation for its commitment to the highest industry standards and efforts to create and expand business opportunities in the community.
 

March 2021

U.S. Chamber Awards 11 Chambers of Commerce with Accreditation

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, at its board meeting last week, awarded the Accreditation designation to 11 chambers of commerce for their sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on their communities. 

Dayton chamber awarded 5-Star Accreditation

Dayton Daily News

The United States Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce with 5-Star Accreditation, a distinction currently held by only one other chamber of commerce in Ohio. The accreditation distinction is awarded in recognition of a chamber’s sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. This recognition puts the DACC among the top 1% of chambers of commerce nationwide; only 125 out of 7,000 chambers nationally are 5-Star Accredited.

Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce Awarded 5-Star Accreditation

North Forty News

The United States Chamber of Commerce awarded the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce with 5-Star Accreditation at its board meeting last week for the Chamber’s sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community.  This marks the third time the Fort Collins Chamber has achieved 5-Star Accreditation and is now recognized as one of 190 Accredited chambers nationwide. The Chamber is also one of two Accredited chambers within Colorado.
 

Grapevine Chamber of Commerce Earns 5-star National Accreditation

Community Impact Newspaper

The Grapevine Chamber of Commerce was awarded a five-star accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for "its sound policies, effective organizational procedures and positive impact on the community."

Fort Collins Chamber Receives Third Accreditation from National Group

BizWest

The Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce has received five-star accreditation for the third time. It is one of two chambers in the state and one of 190 chambers across the country to receive accreditation.

PA Chamber Earns Accredited With Distinction Status from U.S. Chamber

PA Chamber of Business and Industry

As a result of its strong government relations advocacy; dynamic membership relations, education and compliance programs; insurance operations and commitment to social responsibility, the PA Chamber of Business and Industry has been awarded Accredited with Distinction status from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Accreditation is the only national program that recognizes chambers for their effective organizational procedures and community involvement. 

Blount Chamber Receives Top Accreditation

The Daily Times

The Blount County Chamber has received a Five-Star Accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for the fourth consecutive time. It was awarded Five-Star Accreditation due to sound policies, effective organizational procedures and positive impact on the community.

Houma-Terrebonne Chamber Earns Top Honor

Houma Today

The Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce has received the highest performance rating offered by its national counterpart. The local business group was awarded 5-Star Accreditation by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Accreditation recognizes chambers for effective organizational procedures and community involvement. To receive it, a chamber must meet minimum standards in operations and programs, including governance, government affairs and technology, and complete a self-review that can take 6-9 months.

November 2020

Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce Earns 5-Star Accreditation

Hilton Head Monthly

The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce was awarded a five-star accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.  It is the second time the Chamber has earned the designation, which recognizes excellence in programming, fiscal responsibility, government affairs, communications, technology, facilities, and benchmarking. There are only 132 chambers out of 7,000 in the country that hold the five-star accreditation, a news release said.

San Angelo Chamber of Commerce received a 5-star accreditation rating from the US Chamber of Commerce

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Chamber officials stated the accreditation rating is the only national program that recognizes chambers for their effective organizational procedures and community involvement. To receive accreditation, a chamber must meet minimum standards in their operations and programs, including areas of governance, government affairs, and technology.

Chamber again receives five-star accreditation

The Sentinel Record

The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce has once again received a 5-Star accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the highest such designation in the chamber organization, the Chamber of Commerce said Friday in a news release.

Christian County Chamber Again Honored With 5-Star Accreditation
WKDZ Radio 
The United States Chamber of Commerce awarded the Christian County Chamber of Commerce the 5-Star Accreditation this week. Chamber President Kelli Pendleton said it was presented to them because of their sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community. She added Accreditation is the only national program that recognizes chambers for their effective organizational procedures and community involvement.

Chamber reclaims 5-Star Accreditation
Lufkin Daily News 
The Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce has again been awarded its 5-Star Accreditation by the U.S. Chamber for “sound policies, effective organizational procedures and positive impact on the community.”  “We are extremely honored and proud to have once again received a Five-Star Accreditation for the Chamber,” said Tara Watson-Watkins, Chamber president and CEO. “As you recall, we applied last year and were awarded a 4-Star Accreditation, but we had an opportunity to make some changes to our day-to-day operations and website based on the U.S. Chamber’s suggestions and reapply. Our team truly feels like we earned this status, because we worked so hard on it to make improvements.”

Edmond Chamber awarded 5-Star accreditation
The Journal Record 
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce with 5-Star accreditation for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures and positive impact on the community.

US Chamber awards Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce with 4-Star Accreditation

Prescott Valley Tribune

The Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce received a distinguished honor and notable recognition this week on a national level. The United States Chamber of Commerce, at its November board meeting, awarded the Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce with 4-Star Accreditation for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures and positive impact on the community.

Local chamber of commerce earns 5-star accreditation

The Anniston Star

The Calhoun County Area Chamber and Visitors Center recently reached its highest level of accreditation, the group announced Friday. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce awarded the group a 5-star accreditation last week at a board meeting, according to a news release from the chamber.

October 2020

Chambersburg, Pa., chamber awarded 5-star accreditation
Herald Mail
The Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce was recently awarded a five-star accreditation by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce — a national honor recognizing its membership, staff and organization as a whole.

June 2020

U.S. Chamber Awards 24 Chambers of Commerce with Accreditation

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Press Release

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, at its board meetings this month and in March, awarded accreditation to 24 chambers of commerce for their sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on their communities.

Melbourne regional chamber earns fourth 5-Star accreditation

Hometown News Brevard

The United States Chamber of Commerce, at its board meeting last week, awarded the Melbourne Regional Chamber with 5-Star Accreditation once again for its sound policies and organizational procedures, effective advocacy efforts, valuable programming, and positive impact on the Space Coast region.

St. Joseph Chamber receives top rating from U.S. Chamber of Commerce

News-Press NOW

The United States Chamber of Commerce awarded the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce with 5-Star Accreditation for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures and positive impact on the community. The 5-Star status, which can be renewed every five years, is the highest level a chamber can receive, and the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce has received it three times in a row, in 2009, 2014 and 2019.

U.S. Chamber awards East Parker County Chamber with 5-star accreditation

Fort Worth Business Press

The United States Chamber of Commerce, at its recent board meeting this week, awarded the East Parker County Chamber with 5-Star Accreditation for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community.

5-Star: Chamber accredited at highest level
Rockport Pilot
The Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce (RFCC) learned last week the U.S. Chamber of Commerce awarded it with the 5-Star Accredited designation, the highest such designation in the Chamber industry.

November 2019

Lubbock Chamber Again Accredited at Highest 5-Star Level

KCBD NewsChannel 11

The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce announced today that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Lubbock Chamber with the Five-Star Accredited designation, the highest such designation in the Chamber industry.

U.S. Chamber awards Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce with 5-Star Accreditation

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The United States Chamber of Commerce, at its board meeting this week, awarded the Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce with 5-Star Accreditation for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community.

U.S. Chamber Awards Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce with 5-Star Accreditation

Irving Weekly

The United States Chamber of Commerce, at its board meeting this week, awarded the Greater Irving-Las Colinas with 5-Star Accreditation for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community.

Frisco Chamber of Commerce receives 5-Star Accreditation

Star Local Media

The United States Chamber of Commerce, at its board meeting this week, awarded the Frisco Chamber of Commerce with 5-Star Accreditation for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community.

Columbia County Chambers earns another five-star accreditation

The Augusta Chronicle 

The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce is among the top local chambers in the nation after being awarded a five-star accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.  The Columbia County Chamber made the announcement Wednesday at its last Executive Luncheon Series event of the year at the Savannah Rapids Pavilion in Martinez. This is the second time the Chamber has earned the recognition since 2014.

Lubbock Chamber of Commerce earns highest 5-star accreditation

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce announced Friday it again earned a five-star accredited designation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. This is the third time the Chamber has earned the distinction. “Only 217 chambers carry this distinction out of approximately 7,000 chambers in the United States. And only 127, less than 2%, of these chambers are accredited at the highest five-star level,” said Chamber President and CEO Eddie McBride.

Our view: Lubbock Chamber’s recognition is well-deserved

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

It should come as no surprise – but the news was still nice to see – that the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce was once again recognized with the coveted five-star accredited designation per the U.S. Chamber of Commerce last week.  The local chamber is a tireless advocate for those qualities and commodities that make this community a great place to live. Each day, the chamber is on the front lines sharing good news about Lubbock and inviting others to come and experience for themselves what life is like among the people of the South Plains.

Wilson Chamber of Commerce reaches national benchmark

The Wake Weekly

Wilson’s local business advocacy group just became the third chamber of commerce in the state to receive national accreditation.  “Attaining accreditation from the U.S. Chamber affirms that we’re serving the Wilson market at an extraordinarily high level,” said Wilson Chamber of Commerce President Ryan Simons. “There are over 7,000 local chambers of commerce in the country and only 217 earn this distinction. Our members and community should be proud that we’re performing in the top 3% of chambers nationwide, striving to be the very best representative voice of our business community.

Chamber receives honor

The Lawton Constitution

Congratulations are in order for the Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce, which has been awarded 5-star accreditation by the United States Chamber of Commerce.  Chamber President and CEO Brenda Spencer-Ragland said the honor makes the chamber one of only 217 entities out of 7,000 chambers of commerce nationwide who have been recognized with this accreditation. Spencer-Ragland said the Lawton Fort Sill Chamber will hold this designation for five years, with a chance to continue to achieve the five-star level.

Jackson Chamber announces new designation

WBBJ Eyewitness News

The Jackson Chamber is now an accredited four-star chamber of commerce. They have been working over the past five years to move up from a three-star rating.

June 2019

Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber retains five-star accreditation

Valdosta Daily Times

The Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce received a five-star accreditation once again this spring.  "The glittering accreditation is nothing short of an honor," chamber officials said. "Accreditation from the U.S Chamber of Commerce recognizes chambers of distinction that meet and exceed organizational standards and exemplify superior service."

U.S. Chamber Awards Five Local Chambers With Accreditation

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, at its board meeting earlier this month, awarded accreditation to 5 chambers of commerce for their sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on their communities.

March 2019

Chamber's annual celebration set for next week

The Columbus Telegram

The Chamber will also be using the event as an opportunity to celebrate its 4-Star Accreditation from The U.S. Chamber of Commerce. This review occurs every few years and puts the Columbus chamber in the top 3 percent of chambers nationwide."The highest is five stars, and we got a four," Fischer said. "So pretty cool."

In Business: St. Cloud Area Chamber achives 5-Star Accreditation

SC Times

The St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce was awarded 5-Star Accreditation for the third consecutive time by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The accreditation recognizes the chamber’s policies, organizational procedures and impact on the community. The St. Cloud Area Chamber remains in the top 2% of chambers in the nation that are accredited and one of only two Minnesota chambers to hold the 5-Star Accreditation. The chamber was commended for maintaining 92% average member retention over the past three years.

St. Cloud Chamber Earns Top Honors From National Chamber 

WJON

The St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce continues to earn high marks. Our local chamber has been awarded a 5-Star Accreditation for the third consecutive time by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. President Teresa Bohnen says our local chamber remains in the top two percent of all chambers nationwide. “We are reviewed on everything we do, there are nine different categories, and we scored 100 percent on four of them including program development.  It's very focused as well on government affairs”. Bohnen says the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce was commended for maintaining 92 percent average membership retention over the past three years.

The African American Chamber of commerce of New Jersey Announces Three Star Accreditation 

Trenton Daily 

The United States Chamber of Commerce awarded the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (AACCNJ) with three star Accreditation for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community. The Chamber joins the top 3 percent of all chambers in the nation who are Accredited as both the only accredited Chamber in New Jersey and the only African American Chamber in the US Chamber of Commerce federation to hold this distinction. With approximately 7,000 chambers across the country, accreditation with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is a prestigious honor that distinguishes the high quality, expertise, and strong leadership displayed by Accredited state and local chambers of commerce.

Five-Star Rating: Chamber retains accreditation 

Valdosta Daily Times

After review by the United States Chamber of Commerce, the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce has again earned a five-star accreditation. Out of the 7,000 local and state chambers around the nation, only 211 chambers are accredited, said Moore Hallmark with the United States Chamber of Commerce. The Valdosta-Lowndes chamber is one of 14 accredited chambers in Georgia, and it is one of 125 five-star chambers in the nation. The accreditation process is a “very intensive, self-evaluative process that all chambers go through. It’s also a prestigious honor and distinction that signifies the high quality of expertise and strong leadership from the chamber and volunteer leadership,” Moore said. When chambers are being accredited, Moore said they are judged on five different areas of operation: governance, finance, human resources, government affairs, program development, communications, technology, facilities and benchmarking. “Accreditation is not permanent,” Moore said. “It must be examined and reissued every five years because five years from today, you may not be the same organization. In fact, you may be worlds apart from where you are today, and as representatives of the business and growth you must be ready to grow and change with it.”

Cobb Chamber receives top national accreditation 

AJC

The United States Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Cobb Chamber with 5-Star Accreditation, ranking it among the top 1.5 percent of the 7,000 chambers in the nation. Accreditation is the only national program that recognizes chambers for their effective organizational procedures and community involvement, according to a U.S. Chamber of Commerce news release. To receive Accreditation, a chamber must meet minimum standards in their operations and programs, including areas of governance, government affairs and technology. This extensive self-review can take six to nine months to complete. “We are thrilled for the U.S. Chamber to recognize us among the top 1.5 percent of the 7,000 chambers in the nation as a 5-star accredited chamber of commerce,” said Cobb Chamber President and CEO Sharon Mason.

Albany Area Chamber of Commerce awarded four-star accreditation by U.S. Chamber

Albany Herald

The United States Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce four-star accreditation for its policies, organizational procedures and impact on the community. The Albany Area Chamber has been accredited with the U.S. Chamber since 1997 and previously held three-star status.“Each day, chambers of commerce are working hard to put the American dream within reach of every hard-working business owner,” Raymond P. Towle, U.S. Chamber vice president of Federation Relations and Institute for Organization Management, said. “The accreditation designation tells chamber members, as well as the greater business community, that this is an organization that has effective programs, sound finances and is a strong advocate for their interests.”

AACCNJ becomes 1st African-American chamber in country to be accredited by U.S. Chamber of Commerce

ROI-NJ

The African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey is the first chamber in the state — and first African-American chamber in the country — to be accredited by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, it was announced earlier this week. What that means, according to AACCNJ President John Harmon, is that the organization has been validated by the country’s largest chamber of commerce.“It really speaks to perception,” he told ROI-NJ on Wednesday. “The (U.S.) chamber is this traditionally non-minority entity, and we’re now recognized as best in class.“Hopefully, this should help us as we seek to foster relationship with New Jersey’s corporations, who, many of them, have longstanding relationships with chambers. And for them to know we’ve been accredited and recognized by (the U.S. chamber), I think that’s significant.”

Texas City-La Marque chamber earns impressive status

Galveston County The Daily News 

Congratulations are in order for the Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce for being awarded the 4-star accreditation by the United States Chamber of Commerce. The recognition is one only a small percentage of chambers of commerce earn. The award recognizes chambers for their sound policies, effective organizational procedures and benefit to the community, according to the United States Chamber of Commerce. The accreditation designation tells chamber members, as well as the greater business community, that the organization has effective programs, sound finances and is a strong advocate for their interests.“We are thrilled to announce that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded our chamber with a 4-star accreditation,” Chamber President Jenny Senter said. “This impressive honor puts the Texas City-La Marque Chamber and its 961 active members among the top 3 percent of chambers nationwide and it also puts the chamber among only 37 other accredited chambers in the state of Texas.” 

Kearney earns fifth star as U.S. Chamber member

Kearney Hub

The Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce's star-the fifth earned as a member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce- is shining bright today. The Kearney organization is amoung only 125 U.S. Chamber members with five stars-- the highest distinction the national buissness group offers its 7,000 members. "It's a benchmarking to see that we're doing everything with the best practices. It shows us where we've been and where we are going" said Derek Rusher, Kerney chamber president and CEO, who spearheaded the accreditation effort. Rusher took over leadership of the Kearney chamber in January 2018. Due every five years, the accreditation materials had to be comlpeated by September 2018. Josh Erickson, the new chamber board chairman, said it was a challenging nine-month process, but Rusher and the chamber staff came through. 

U.S. Chamber awards Cobb Chamber with 5-Star Accreditation

Cobb Business Journal 

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce recently awarded the Cobb Chamber with 5-Star Accreditation for its policies, organizational procedures and impact on the community. “Each day, chambers of commerce are working hard to put the American dream within reach of every hardworking business owner,” said Raymond P. Towle, IOM, CAE, U.S. Chamber vice president of Federation Relations and Institute for Organization Management. “The Accreditation designation tells chamber members and the greater business community that this is an organization that has effective programs, sound finances and is a strong advocate for their interests.”

Gwinnett Chamber receives 4-Star accreditation from U.S. Chamber 

AJC

The United States Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Gwinnett Chamber with 4-Star Accreditation for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures and positive impact on the community. “Each day, chambers of commerce are working hard to put the American dream within reach of every hardworking business owner” said Raymond P. Towle, IOM, CAE, U.S. Chamber vice president of Federation Relations and Institute for Organization Management. “The Accreditation designation tells chamber members as well as the greater business community, this is an organization that has effective programs, sound finances, and is a strong advocate for their interests.” “By completing this process, the Gwinnett Chamber demonstrates competency in nine core areas ranging from finance to facilities,” says Dr. Dan Kaufman, President & CEO, Gwinnett Chamber. “The result of our hard work is evidenced by this impressive rating, which puts us among the top 3% of chambers nationwide.”

Columbus Chamber of Commerce awarded 5-star national accreditation

Wrbl.com

March 15, following the annual State of the City address at the Cunningham Center, the Greater Columbus, Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced that they had been awarded a five star national accreditation rating. The accreditation is awarded by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and has a very exclusive status with the award. Columbus joins only 124 other Chamber of Commerces around the country to earn such a prestigious award, according to the Columbus organization.

Gwinnett Chamber receives 4-Star Accreditation from national counterpart

Gwinnett Daily Post 

The Gwinnett Chamber has picked up some recognition from its national counterpart for the local business organization’s policies and community efforts.The U.S. Chamber of Commerce gave the Gwinnett Chamber a 4-Star Accreditation. That is the second highest accreditation level that a local chamber of commerce can receive. The accreditation rating scale includes 3-Star, 4-Star and 5-Star accreditations, according to Gwinnett officials.  “The staff and board of directors are honored by this distinction. By completing this process, the Gwinnett Chamber demonstrates competency in nine core areas ranging from finance to facilities,” Gwinnett Chamber President and CEO Dan Kaufman said.

Bossier Chamber earns U.S. Chamber’s 5-star Accreditation

Bossier Press-Tribune

The United States Chamber of Commerce today awarded the Bossier Chamber of Commerce with 5-Star Accreditation for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community. “It is a great honor to be recognized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce as one of the elite chambers in the United States who receive 5-Star Accreditation,” said Lisa Johnson, President/CEO of the Bossier Chamber of Commerce. “5 stars can be looked at as an individual accomplishment for our staff, as a board accomplishment or as an investor accomplishment, but I know this could not have been done without the collaborative work we do with our partners and within our community day-in and-day out at the Bossier Chamber of Commerce.”

Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce receives national 5 star rating from the U.S. Chamber

The Lane Report 

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced yesterday that the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce has been reaccredited as a 5-Star Chamber. This places the Chamber among the 1 percent of Chambers of Commerce in the United States who have reached the highest level of accreditation, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The Bowling Green Area Chamber has maintained a high standard of excellence achieving accreditation without a lapse since 1973.

U.S. Chamber Awards 21 Local Chambers with Accreditation 

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, at its board meeting earlier this month, awarded accreditation to 21 chambers of commerce for their sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on their communities.

November 2018

U.S. Chamber awards Covington/Newton County Chamber of Commerce with 4-Star Accreditation   
The Covington News 
The United States Chamber of Commerce today awarded the Covington/Newton County Chamber of Commerce with 4-Star Accreditation for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community.

Sauk Chamber attains elite status 
Sauk Valley
The Sauk Valley Chamber of Commerce has taken its U.S. Chamber accreditation to a new level. While the local chamber has earned national recognition for its work since 1972, it recently learned that it has reached 5-star status, a distinction that few chambers receive. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has given 5-year accreditation to 208 chambers, and the Sauk Valley Chamber is one of only 120 that has earned the coveted 5-star recognition.

Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce achieves 5-star accreditation
The Dover Post
The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce recently achieved 5-Star Accreditation status from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. This is the second consecutive 5-star rating for the CDCC.  Accreditation recognizes excellence in chamber planning and performance. There are four tiers for this accomplishment: general accreditation, 3-star, 4-star and 5-star. Achieving this accreditation places the CDCC in the top 3 percent of all chambers in the United States. There are just over 7,000 chambers in the U.S., of which 208 are accredited. Only 120 have achieved 5-star status. The CDCC is the only chamber in Delaware to be accredited in any fashion. 

Chamber Receives 4-star reaccreditation 
The Sunbury News
Five years after its first application was rewarded with a five-year, 4-Star Accreditation, the Delaware Area Chamber of Commerce sought to apply for reaccreditation and was again recognized with a 4-Star rating. This impressive honor puts the Delaware Chamber and its 440 members among the top 3 percent of chambers nationwide. It also puts the Chamber among only three other accredited chambers in the state of Ohio. The determination is made by the Accrediting Board, a committee of U.S. Chamber board members and chamber executives from across the country. 

June 2018

Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce earns 5-Star National Accreditation
Wyoming Business Report
The Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce their recent accreditation through the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce received a 5 Star accreditation and is among the top Chambers in the Nation.

Paducah Chamber of Commerce Receives 5-Star Accreditation   
WKMS
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is recognizing the Paducah Chamber as one of the nation’s top one percent of all member organizations.

U.S. Chamber Awards Five Local Chambers with Accreditation
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, at its board meeting earlier this month, awarded accreditation to five chambers of commerce for their sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on their communities.

March 2018 

Local Chamber awarded coveted 5-Star Rating 

The News Port Arthur

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Greater Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce with 5-Star Accreditation, honoring it as one of the top 1 percent chambers nationwide.

U.S. Chamber Awards 13 Local Chambers with Accreditation 

U.S. Chamber of Commerce 

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, at its board meeting today, awarded accreditation to 13 chambers of commerce for their sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on their communities.

November 2017

North Country Chamber awarded top accreditation
The Sun
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has announced that the North Country Chamber of Commerce has once again been accredited at the highest level of five stars. The Accreditation Program of the U.S. Chamber is designed to define and assess excellence among Chambers of Commerce nationally. 

Chattanooga Chamber lands 5-star citation
Times Free Press
U.S. Chamber touts local business group's work in education, diversity, development. 

Business FYI: Chamber's five-star accreditation renewed 
Tulsa World 
The Tulsa Regional Chamber recently had its five-star accreditation renewed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, placing it as one of 112 organizations out of more than 7,000 chambers around the country accredited at the five-star level.

Chamber offers five-year plan for getting Omaha to ‘preferred future’
Omaha World-Herald 
The chamber said it earned a five-star accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the top rating based on policies, organizational procedures and community impact.

The Chamber gets 5-star accreditation
KNOX News Radio 
The United States Chamber of Commerce has awarded The Chamber of Commerce of Grand Forks and East Grand Forks with 5-Star Accreditation for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community. 

Kentucky Chamber becomes one of four in nation accredited with distinction
The Lane Report 
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce in November became one of five state chambers to be accredited, and one of four to be accredited with distinction, by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The U.S. Chamber accreditation is judged on the following areas: governance, finance, human resources, governmental affairs, program development, technology, communications, facilities and benchmarking. Overall, there are 7,000 chambers of commerce in the United States, and only 205 are accredited by the U.S. Chamber. According to the U.S. Chamber, the chambers that are accredited are considered the top 3 percent of all chambers in the United States.

Chamber earns elite 5-star ranking
Press Republican
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has again accredited the North Country Chamber of Commerce at the highest level of five stars. The Accreditation Program of the U.S. Chamber is designed to define and assess excellence among chambers nationally. To achieve accreditation, a chamber must demonstrate that it meets a number of standards with regard to organization, finances, staffing and programs. Accredited chambers are then also awarded one to five stars in recognition of their performance. The five-star level is "reserved for those with exceptional effectiveness in areas such as government affairs, economic development, business support services and economic leadership in their communities," according to a news release from the North Country Chamber. 

Newsmakers
Tulsa World 
“Five-star accreditation is rare,” said McLaughlin, “and it signifies an ongoing commitment to process development and improvement. We work hard every day to be good stewards of the resources we manage, and to deliver strong results, and this reaccreditation affirms our efforts.”

U.S Chamber accredits 16 local chambers
American Security News
From its hub in the nation’s capital, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce recently accredited 16 chambers of commerce nationwide for their strength of policy and procedure, recognizing benefits afforded to their respective communities.

June 2017

Chamber gets 4-star status
Bedford Bulletin
The Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce has been granted 4-Star Accredited status with the U. S. Chamber of Commerce for the third time in a row. The Chamber must reapply for accreditation every five years and has maintained this status for the last 10 years.

Aurora chamber receives 5-star accreditation
Chicago Daily Herald
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce with 5-Star Accreditation for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community.The Aurora chamber was first accredited in 2007 with four-star distinction. In 2012, the U.S. Chamber awarded the chamber with five-star status. The renewal in 2017 marks the second straight accreditation review that the chamber has received the top distinction.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce accredits six local chapters
American Security News
Calling entrepreneurs’ right to be heard critical to their business climates’ future, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce said it granted accreditation to six local-level chambers based on their strong policy, efficient process and positive community relations. The U.S. Chamber’s official certification system ranges from three to five stars for local chambers, while state-level chambers are rated as accredited or accredited with distinction. In each case, the ranking is decided by the accrediting board, a panel of U.S. Chamber board members and CEOs from chambers across the nation.

Abilene Chamber of Commerce has Received Accreditation from United States Chamber of Commerce
Big Country
The Abilene Chamber of Commerce has announced it is now an accredited Chamber of Commerce .The Abilene chamber's accreditation was recognized by the U.S. Chamber Accreditation Program, which facilitates continuing excellence in the chamber industry and fosters pro-business environments. The process for application is an arduous one, requiring thorough examinations of all chamber practices, policies, programs and procedures.

March 2017

Rockwall Chamber earns prestigious Four Star Accreditation
Blue Ribbon News 
The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a Business After Hours event March 30 to make an important announcement to its members and the entire business community – the Chamber has earned Four Star Accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. This prestigious designation means that Rockwall Chamber has been recognized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for offering quality programs, practicing sound organizational procedures, effective communications and reliably contributing to positive change in the community. There’s nearly 7,000 Chambers in the United States, and there’s only 195 with this designation, and your chamber – the Rockwall Area Chamber – is one of those 195, putting us in the top three percent,” said President Dana Macalik.

Bristol Chamber awarded third consecutive 5-star accreditation
Bristol Herald Courier
The atmosphere was celebratory at the Bristol Chamber of Commerce Wednesday when CEO and President Beth Rhinehart announced that the chamber earned its third consecutive 5-star accreditation. Every five years, chambers must apply for the accreditation from the United States Chamber of Commerce, and this year’s distinction makes the chamber the oldest accredited chamber in Tennessee and the second oldest accredited in Virginia, chamber officials said.

Bristol Chamber again wins 5-Star Accreditation
Bristol Herald Courier
The Bristol TN/VA Chamber of Commerce earned its third consecutive 5-Star Accreditation—making it one of the 105 chambers in the nation to have earned the distinction. Beth Rhinehart, CEO and president of the Bristol Chamber said the accreditation validates a chamber as having programs that benefit their local community.

Flint & Genesee Chamber earns 4-Star Accreditation 
The Davison Index
The United States Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce with 4-Star accreditation for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures and positive impact on the community. U.S. Chamber Accreditation defines standards of excellence in chamber planning, and recognizes individual chambers for outstanding contributions toward positive change in their communities. “The Flint & Genesee Chamber’s 4-star designation is a recognition of its commitment to strong business practices, community leadership, free enterprise and pro-growth policies,” said Ali Ehrlich, Director of Operations for Political Affairs & Federation Relations, U.S. Chamber of Commerce. “Notably, the Chamber has established itself as an advocate for its business community and was recognized for its Genesee Regional Chamber Political Action Committee, Moving Flint Forward Leadership Summit, Flint Sprint initiative and Small Business Assistance Forums.”

Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance receives top accreditation for third consecutive time
WSLS 10
The Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance has again earned the highest accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the world’s largest business advocacy organization. 5-star accreditation is the highest distinction possible. Of the 7,000 chambers of commerce in America, less than 3 percent earn accreditation at either a basic level (no stars), 3-star level, 4-star level, or the coveted 5-star level and only 195 chambers are accredited. As a 5-star recipient, the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance ranks in the top 1 percent of all chambers of commerce in America. Revealing its longstanding commitment to excellence on behalf of regional businesses and economic development. The Alliance first earned basic accreditation over four decades in 1973. But recently, the Alliance has been at the top of the heap, earning 5-star accreditation in 2006, 2011, and again now. The Alliance literally has hit the trifecta of excellence!

Charleston Metro Chamber receives 5-star rating from national office
Palmetto Business Daily
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce recently received a 5-star accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. “This is the highest level of accreditation given to a Chamber, validating our work and value for both our region, our local communities, our economy and our members," Bryan Derreberry, president and CEO of the Charleston Metro Chamber, said.To achieve a 5-star accreditation, a chamber must demonstrate quality programs and effective communications by meeting minimum operation and program standards in the areas of program development, technology, governance and government affairs. 

Charleston Metro Chamber Earns U.S. Chamber's 5- Star Accreditation
Palmetto Business Daily
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce announced today that it has been awarded 5- star accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.The U.S. Chamber announced the accreditation of 13 chambers of commerce, including the Charleston Metro Chamber, at its board meeting earlier this week.“We are thrilled to hear that the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce has earned the much distinguished 5-Star Accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce!” said Bryan Derreberry, president and CEO of the Charleston Metro Chamber. “This is the highest level of accreditation given to a Chamber, validating our work and value for both our region, our local communities, our economy and our members."

Kalispell Chamber Receives Top Accreditation Honor
Flathead Beacon
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce with one of its top honors, recognizing the local organization for its effective structure and positive impact on the Flathead Valley.

Kalispell picks up top chamber of commerce rating
KPAX 8
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce with a 5-star accreditation rating.