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. This prestigious honor puts the organization among the top 1% of chambers nationwide.
Accreditation 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. This extensive self-review can take 6-9 months to complete.
“Receiving a 5-Star rating from the U.S. Chamber validates the progress we’ve made in the past five years and is a great display of the path we’re on,” said Sherry Jordan, President and CEO of the Edmond Chamber. “This is the third time we’ve received a 5-Star rating and it’s something we strive to maintain. The Accreditation process has been an excellent way to measure the work we’re doing and continually strive to improve.”
Of the nearly 7,000 chambers of commerce in the United States, only 194 are accredited by the U.S. Chamber. The Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce is one of only 128 5-Star accredited chambers of commerce in the country and one of four in the state.
Accreditation is valid for a period of five years. In 2015, the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce received a 5-Star rating for the first time. Local chambers are rated Accredited, 3-Stars, 4-Stars or 5-Stars. State chambers are recognized as either Accredited State Chamber or Accredited State Chamber with Distinction. The final determination is made by the Accrediting Board, a committee of U.S. Chamber board members.
The Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce is the voice for business. It is a hundred-year-old, 900-member organization working together to create a strong local economy and to promote the community. The Edmond Chamber provides networking opportunities and business contacts for its members and represents business interests to the government. For information about the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce, visit www.edmondchamber.com. Media inquiries should contact Kristen King, Director of Operations, at kking@edmondchamber.com.