Today, ACCE announced 12 Chamber of the Year finalists in four categories. The categories are organized by size of membership, revenue and the community served. The Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce was named a category 3 finalist along with the Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce, the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce and the Ocala/Marion County Chamber & Economic Partnership.
“Congratulations to the Chamber of the Year finalists. These chambers are among the most impactful organizations within the industry,” said ACCE President & CEO Sheree Anne Kelly, “These chambers are community champions, providing the catalytic leadership needed to help address their region’s greatest challenges.”
In the final phase of the competition, a judging committee conducts interviews with leaders representing each finalist chamber. One winner from each category will be named later this year. To view all the finalists, click here.
“To be recognized by our peers as one of the best of the best is humbling and gratifying,” said Michael Jacobson, President & CEO of the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce, “All facets of our organization – our board, our members, our staff – are aligned to deliver on our mission. This recognition demonstrates our tagline is spot-on; Together, We Succeed.”
ABOUT ACCE: The Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives serves more than 7,500 chamber of commerce professionals, 1,300 chambers of commerce and hundreds of other businesses and organizations. ACCE helps chambers of commerce and the people who manage them make a difference in the communities they serve.