ANCHORAGE, AK — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce a 5-Star Accreditation for its sound policies, effective procedures, and positive community impact. Of the 7,500 chambers in the United States, 187 of these are Accredited. These elite chambers represent the top 3% of all chambers in the United States.

“Chambers of commerce nationwide play a vital role in their communities every day,” said Raymond P. Towle, Vice President, Federation Relations and Coalition Partnerships at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. “From connecting business owners with needed resources, to advocating on behalf of their region with lawmakers, these chambers convene thought leaders to strengthen the collective voices of their members. Achieving Accreditation is a mark of excellence for the organization, its staff, and its leadership. This designation recognizes the positive impact these organizations have on their communities and honors their ongoing commitment to serving local businesses.”

The U.S. Chamber's Accreditation Program promotes excellence in the chamber industry and fosters a pro-business environment across America. To receive Accreditation, a chamber must meet standards in governance, government affairs, communications, and technology. This extensive self-review can take 6-9 months to complete.

"The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce has maintained Accreditation for twenty years, since 2005," said Kathleen McArdle, Anchorage Chamber President & CEO. "Our board and staff are instrumental to ensuring we maintain compliance and industry standards, and I am so proud to serve them as we execute our mission. It's an honor to not only steward the organization with excellence and efficiency, but also earn the trust and partnership of our members and the Anchorage community."

Local chambers are rated as Accredited, 3-Stars, 4-Stars, or 5-Stars. State chambers are recognized as either Accredited State Chamber or Accredited State Chamber with Distinction. The Accrediting Board, a committee of U.S. Chamber board members, makes the final determination.

ABOUT THE ANCHORAGE CHAMBER
The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit, member-driven business organization with nearly 800 members representing more than 40,000 employees. For over 100 years, the Anchorage Chamber has served as a resource where members can gain business knowledge, insight, and strength. More information about the Anchorage Chamber is available at AnchorageChamber.org or by calling (907) 272-2401.

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