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Chamber Accreditation
The Accreditation Program facilitates continuing excellence in the chamber industry to foster a pro-business environment across America.
Accreditation with the United States Chamber of Commerce is the only program of its kind that defines excellence in chamber planning and recognizes chambers for outstanding contributions toward positive change in their communities.
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Who is Accredited?
There are over 900 chambers that have participated in the program since 1964. Currently, 194 chambers carry this distinction.
With approximately 7,000 chambers in the United States, 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. Access the November 2024 Accreditation Statistics (Excel).
Why become Accredited?
By earning Accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, a chamber shows its dedication to:
- Reviewing, improving, and promoting strong business practices
- Recognizing leadership and outstanding contributions to the community
- Supporting the principles of free enterprise and promoting pro-growth policies at federal, state, and local levels
- Establishing best practices and staying in-step with industry changes.
Are you ready to apply for Accreditation?
Learn more about Accreditation for local, metro, and regional chambers or state chambers.
Questions? Contact:
Ali Ehrlich, IOM, CAE
Senior Director, Operations
Federation Relations & Coalition Partnerships
202-463-5760
Important Dates
Please note that Accreditation applications are accepted three times per year:
- March 31
- August 31
- December 31
2024 Dates
- December 31, 2024 (Renewal /Accreditation would be completed in March 2025)
2025 Dates
- March 31, 2025 (Renewal /Accreditation would be completed in June 2025)
- August 31, 2025 (Renewal /Accreditation would be completed in November 2025)
- December 31, 2025 (Renewal /Accreditation would be completed in March 2026)
2026 Dates
- March 31, 2026 (Renewal /Accreditation would be completed in June 2026)
- August 31, 2026 (Renewal /Accreditation would be completed in November 2026)
- December 31, 2026 (Renewal /Accreditation would be completed in March 2027)
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