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.
“It is critical that business leaders have a voice in the debates that will shape the business climate in their communities.” Raymond Towle, U.S. Chamber VicePresident of Federation Relations and Institute for Organization Management, said in a release. “Accreditation honors a chamber’s work to foster a healthy business climate that enhances the quality of life for its members and its region.”
The Abilene, Texas, Chamber of Commerce earned accreditation with three stars, while two chambers – the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce in Bedford, Virginia, and Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce of Daytona Beach, Florida – each won accreditation with four stars.
Three chambers earned the top level of accreditation with five stars: Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce of Aurora, Illinois; Habersham County Chamber of Commerce of Cornelia, Georgia; and Springdale Chamber of Commerce of Springdale, Arkansas.
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