In 2011, the GACCE Board of Directors sought a way to recognize Chambers of Commerce in the state that have focused internally on their operations to assess their strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities to create efficient, effective organizations positioned to deliver great value. Thus, the Georgia Certified Chamber program was created.
The purpose of the program is to facilitate continuing excellence in the Chamber of Commerce industry and to foster a pro-business environment across the State of Georgia. Chambers must meet standards in organization, service intent and capacity, professional administration, financial management, communications, and advocacy in order to achieve the designation.
With over 150 Chambers of Commerce in the State of Georgia, the 16 Chambers that were recognized as Georgia Certified Chambers during our 2021 Volunteer Leader Conference in Augusta today received a prestigious honor that distinguishes the high quality, expertise, and strong leadership displayed by accredited Chambers. These Chambers make up over 50 Chambers of Commerce that have been recognized with this distinction over the past nine years.
The following Chambers of Commerce make up the 2021 class of Georgia Certified Chambers:
Albany Area Chamber of Commerce
Carroll County Chamber of Commerce
Catoosa County Chamber of Commerce
Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce
Columbia County Chamber of Commerce
Conyers-Rockdale Chamber of Commerce
Douglas County Chamber of Commerce
Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce
Effingham County Chamber of Commerce
Fayette Chamber of Commerce
Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce
Pickens County Chamber of Commerce
Robins Regional Chamber of Commerce
Rome Floyd Chamber of Commerce
Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce
Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce
Congratulations to each of these Chambers and thank you for your service to the Chamber of Commerce industry and your communities!
GACCE is the professional society of Chamber of Commerce executives and staff in the State of Georgia. The mission of GACCE is to engage, educate, and empower Chamber of Commerce professionals.
