American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE)

The American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) is a national association uniquely serving individuals involved in the management of chambers of all sizes. (What is a Chamber of Commerce?)  ACCE's mission is to support and develop chamber professionals to lead businesses and their communities. The organizational vision is that ACCE is the organization of choice for chamber professionals.

Chamber executives and professionals hold positions requiring leadership, vision and strong management skills. Devoted to helping chamber executives and their staffs play a significant leadership role in their communities, the American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) was established in 1914. Since that time, ACCE has dedicated its resources and energies to enhancing professional growth, career development and management effectiveness of chamber executives and professionals alike. Chamber executives and their staffs can capitalize on a wealth of information, leadership skills development, management techniques and innovative program offerings. ACCE also works diligently to upgrade the economic status and professional standing of those active in the chamber field.

ACCE is the Source, the Place, and the Leader of the Chamber Profession

The Source

ACCE has the solutions for all information and benefits needs. ACCE makes it easy to find the information for chamber executives, their staff and those involved in community leadership...through its community development toolkits and its members-only resource library, containing thousands of references and how-tos. ACCE members also have a source for well-packaged, cost-effective health insurance and retirement plans.

The Place

ACCE is the place for chamber professionals to learn from, and with, each other. Members enjoy many forms of networking through online forums, national and regional events and referrals with ACCE providing the 'place' for those with interest in leading communities.

The Leader

ACCE offers an array of high quality educational and learning opportunities, from practical how to products to visionary leadership and problem solving programs, all to sharpen leadership and management skills. ACCE also plays a leadership role in identifying and analyzing trends, benchmarks and best practices. For more information on the American Chamber of Commerce Executives and all its resources, send questions via email form or call 703/998-0072.