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Selfishly, ACCE is my professional source of nourishment—weekly contact with peers from across the country, the annual convention, meetings of the ACCE Board of Directors. But professional development is key for building teams, and we depend on ACCE to deliver in this arena. Someone on our membership team recently said the BEST training she has received in the past five years is ACCE’s sales training seminar. It is customized for her needs, and when she returns she is on fire!

Kelly R. Hall, CCE, IOMPresident and CEO Longview (Texas) Chamber of Commerce

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ACCE is the network that connects chamber professionals to research, education, and most importantly to the people who can help. ACCE is an investment every chamber should make.

John Brewer, CAEPresident and CEO Billings (Mont.) Chamber

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We hear a lot of talk about the national “business community.” Some people even claim to represent it, but I wonder if the term “community” accurately reflects the fragmented, disparate and sometimes contentious bunch of characters who run businesses where you live.

What I’ve never doubted is the existence of a national—in fact, global—chamber community. The shared purpose, common vision and camaraderie among chamber people is palpable. No one who’s attended ACCE’s Annual Convention or grad-uated from the U.S. Chamber’s Institute would deny it. Our issues and solutions may vary, but we’re united by the goal of creating a better place for people to live, work, invest and enjoy life.

If you feel the power of that chamber community like I do—the power to improve places, connect people and drive prosperity—then you really ought to be a member of ACCE. This association was created in 1914 by chamber executives, and it’s been guided by chamber executives ever since. Our magazine, our online resources, convention workshops, our certification and awards programs, division conference calls—everything we do—is produced and directed by chamber executives just like you. I hope you’ll join them, or at least ask questions about the impact on your career and your community when your chamber gets involved with ACCE.

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The ACCE website was an invaluable resource for achieving our 5-Star Accreditation.

Keri Curtis Schmidt, IOM President and CEO Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce

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I think the highest compliment I could hear from one of my own chamber members would be: ‘I can’t imagine NOT being a member of the chamber!’ That’s exactly how I feel about ACCE. With career-long connections fostered at ACCE conventions, a turn-key retirement plan, a resource-packed website, dynamic chamber benchmarking, and an array of professional networks, ACCE has never been a more profitable investment.

Chip HallockPresident and CEO Newark Regional Business Partnership

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Established in 1914, the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) includes 7,000 leaders from 1,300 chambers of commerce. ACCE members hail from all 50 states, seven Canadian provinces, and a dozen coun-tries outside North America. Ninety-three of the top 100 U.S. metro chambers are members, yet more than half of ACCE’s chambers have budgets under $300,000 or operate in towns with fewer than 10,000 people.

Members join ACCE for best practices, industry trends, corporate partners, peer networks, and new ideas to enhance the effectiveness of their organizations and advance the interests of their communities.

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The staff and membership at ACCE have thousands of hours in non-profit and chamber experience. Even with my 25 years in the chamber world, they still provide me with guidance, moral support, ideas, resources and encouragement to help me not just do my job, but enjoy my chamber life.

RaDonna Hessel, CCE, IOMCEO Grapevine (Texas) Chamber of Commerce, Texas

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I’ve spent the last couple of days reading documents and using information from ACCE’s website. It’s truly amazing how much information you have been able to gather.

Mike Quaintance, CCEPresident Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral, Fla.

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ACCE is a central part of our chamber's success. ACCE's research, demographic and benchmarking information, webinars, connections with similar sized chambers, and the resources available from HERO are invaluable.

Joyce Waugh, CEcDPresident Roanoke (Va.) Regional Chamber of Commerce

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Information Resources 24/7Help, Expertise and Resources Online...Members call this bundle of services HERO. You will too.

ChamberpediaYour online encyclopedia for everything about chambers.

Chamberpedia’s 150+ pages are the best place to start any chamber research project. Each listing is full of links, program descriptions, samples, magazine articles and more. Explore ideas for your new initiative.

Dynamic Chamber Benchmarking Assess industry trends and compare your chamber’s performance with this easy, online platform.

This new tool, free to members, includes data on membership, staff salaries, revenue streams and more. Information is updated in real time and available on demand 24/7. Set up your own peer comparisons and download results. Perfect for board meetings, staff retreats, annual reports and budgeting.

Samples Database2,000+ chamber documents at your fingertips. You’ll never start from scratch again.

Avoid the dread of the blank page and finish projects in a flash with peer-vetted documents from chambers of all sizes. Member surveys, job descriptions, mar-keting plans, policy statements and much more. Search by keyword or browse by topic. One click away to download, update and use.

AskACCE Not sure where to turn? AskACCE for help.

When you’re in a pinch, our online helpdesk is one email away. Enjoy personal support and prompt response from dedicated information specialists who live, breathe and know chambers.

ACCE has made us a better chamber overall and better chamber professionals individually through the many professional development opportunities it provides. It’s hands down the best professional development organization I’ve ever joined.

Matthew BallardPresident and CEO Charleston (W. Va.) Area Alliance

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In the eight years I’ve been in this position, I can honestly say that I’ve never stopped learning new things thanks to ACCE and my peers in the business.

Tom Torti President and CEO Lake Champlain (VT.) Regional Chamber of Commerce

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I attribute much of my success in leading our chamber to ACCE’s counsel. Staff members are always a phone call or email away and leaders from my Emerging Cities group have solutions to problems and innovative ideas. I am grateful for the breadth of support from ACCE.

Nancy QuellhorstPresident and CEO Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce

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Professional Development for the Entire StaffAnnual ConventionThe premier chamber gathering. Period.

Every summer 1,000+ chamber executives, affiliates and corporate partners gather for three non-stop days of learning, brainstorming and camaraderie. This is where ideas are sparked, relationships are forged, and professionals are inspired. It’s chamberpalooza, the one annual event you shouldn’t miss.

ACCE University Instruction and education, online and on-demand.

Success in the chamber profession demands lifelong learning. Our ever-growing online library featuring more than 100 webinars and e-courses, helps you get smart before you tackle your next challenge.

Certified Chamber Executive Advance your career with the only national certification for chamber professionals.

How do you demonstrate industry expertise and years of experience in three letters? C-C-E. When you’re ready to show the world what you know, there is one chamber certification that really counts.

Awards Get recognized for great work.

In a profession where sharing credit is the rule, it’s great to get noticed. ACCE’s competitive awards for marketing and communications effectiveness, membership achievement, and overall chamber performance celebrate your work and highlight the best in the business.

Find the right peer group for every member of your team.• Communications and Marketing• Diversity and Inclusion• Economic and Community Development• Education Attainment• Government Affairs• Hometown Chambers• Membership Development• University Cities

The ability to meet, know, and converse with those in similar positions—folks with new or better ways to think, execute, and solve issues—is the highest value ACCE provides.

Tim Sheehy, CCEPresident Metro Milwaukee Association of Commerce

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Connect with our NetworksDivisionsYour home base in this international network.

ACCE Divisions are organized by job function to facilitate interaction with your closest counterparts. Division advisory boards are also the origin for most of our webinars, convention workshops, surveys and online content. The opportunities for involvement are huge.

Community Peer GroupsBuild peer relationships in these CEO groups organized by community type and size.

With in-person meetings and exclusive online networks, ACCE’s peer groups are lively sources of emerging trends and innovative work at chambers of commerce.

Online ForumsAnswers and connections are only a click away.

Found on LinkedIn, ACCE’s Membership and Communications Forums are the largest and most active Q&A platforms in the chamber industry.

MentorshipPersonal connections to people who can help.

Our self-directed online mentor matching platform pairs you with the right person.

There is no question about it, our ACCE membership is like our electricity bill: we couldn’t operate our chamber without electricity, and we can’t operate without our ACCE membership. Yes, it’s that important.

Greg DurocherPresident and CEO Cambridge Chamber of Commerce, Ontario, Canada

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Employee Benefits for CEOs and StaffACCE’s Benefits Trust offers members access to high-quality and affordable employer-sponsored retirement and group insurance plans, including a 401(k)/profit sharing plan and a 457(b)/deferred compensation plan. We also have a library of human resources samples, including position descriptions, pay schedules, vacation forms, and more.

401k/Profit SharingUnbeatable plan value, diverse investment options, innovative participant services, outstanding administrative support, and more than $300 million under management.

MightyMini 401kFor organizations with five or fewer employees, a state-of-the-art plan design with big plan investment options—at an affordable price.

457b/Deferred Compensation Executive retirement program with zero cost to the organization, extreme flexibility for participants, and no required employer contribution.

Group InsuranceLife, disability, dental, vision, key employee, travel—every option you need to round out a comprehensive, and competitive, benefits program.

For additional information, contact Stacey Breslin at sbreslin@acce.org or (703) 998-3549.

There is great value to my local chamber in every dollar we invest in our ACCE relationship. It is truly THE professional society for chamber executives.

Bill Connors President and CEO Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce

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Being new to the profession, I find the ACCE staff very helpful at pointing me to the right chamber executives and the best resources on ACCE’s website.

Bob HarveyPresident and CEO Greater Houston Partnership

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Affinity ProgramsMore national chamber affinity programs have launched at ACCE than any other network—and with more success for vendor partners and chambers. Learn about the latest, greatest ways to add member value and grow your chamber’s top line.

Group TravelThanks to our official corporate partners, ACCE offers exclusive international travel opportunities at exceptionally low costs. Where else can you mix a dream trip with invaluable business connections and ACCE’s world-class network?

Chamber Executive MagazineEach member of your team will enjoy a complementary quarterly subscription to the award-winning journal for chamber professionals. Magazine back issues are archived online.

Volunteer Our online volunteer portal makes it easy to say “put me in, coach,” even if you have only 30 minutes. Find the best way to give back to the profession using your talents.

SeminarsMember discounts on special seminars to dive deep on topics such as membership management or inter-generational leadership.

ACCE is the one-stop shop with answers to all those questions you have, but don’t know who to ask, about chamber operations, staffing, recruitment, affinity deals, and membership programs. You can contact the staff for help, and you have access to other leaders in the same position who share ideas, problems, and good results.

Bernadette (Bernie) Puzzuole, J.D.President and CEO Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Don’t tell anyone, but you guys are losing money on me. I get WAY more out of you than I’ve ever paid for. You never cease to amaze.

Doug PetersCEO Fayetteville-Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce, N.C.

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Chamber MembershipMembership in ACCE is by organization with benefits extending to every member of the professional staff team. Our membership investment is based on total gross revenue and scaled to be affordable for organizations of any size.

Investment Schedule

Gross Total Revenue Investment

less than $300,000 $470

$300,000 but less than $500,000 $779

$500,000 but less than $750,000 $1,112

$750,000 but less than $1,000,000 $1,632

$1,000,000 but less than $1,250,000 $2,016

$1,250,000 but less than $1,500,000 $2,287

$1,500,000 but less than $1,750,000 $2,843

$1,750,000 but less than $2,000,000 $3,337

$2,000,000 but less than $2,500,000 $3,609

$2,500,000 but less than $3,000,000 $4,128

$3,000,000 but less than $4,000,000 $4,598

greater than $4,000,000 $4,845

*ACCE membership investments are based on your reported total revenue from your last completed fiscal year. If you receive government funds, we ask that you count only 20% of these funds towards your total revenue.

Ask about our monthly payment option. Contact Dana Ketterling to get started. (703) 861-9382dketterling@acce.org

ACCE provides an enormous amount of resources. You learn best practices, share ideas and ask for advice from your peers when you need it. It’s a great way to make some new friends that share the same interests while developing your leadership skills and having some fun.

Linda Rabe, CCE, IOMPresident and CEO Rapid City (S.D.) Area Chamber of Commerce

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I have thoroughly enjoyed our chamber's relationship with ACCE. I know we are a better and stronger chamber because of our membership.

Bill LeeCEO Gallup-McKinley County (N.M.) Chamber of Commerce

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