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2024 Programming
National Conference:
Where innovation meets inspiration! Join 100+ Chamber professionals from across Canada for 1.5 days of professional development training, networking, and fun!
Save the dates: Wednesday, October 16 & Thursday, October 17, 2024
Chamber Accelerator:
Chamber Accelerator is an online training program that takes less than 5 minutes per day!
Relevant for both Chamber CEOs and staff, learners will review concepts and answer a variety of gamified questions to demonstrate knowledge retention. The program is adaptive and different for everyone – continuously answer questions correctly to achieve mastery and complete the program.
Chamber Accelerator includes 6 modules with over 90 concepts to learn.
The program is currently being updated and expanded. The next cohort will start on April 1, 2024.
Chamber College:
An interactive live webinar series that includes a 1 hour presentation followed by 30 minutes of Q&A and discussion. The sessions will be recorded and available in the Member Resource Center.
Pass the final exam to graduate from the program and receive a credential that you can display on your LinkedIn profile.Classes start in June!
Executive Of The Year Award:
Awarded to the chief staff person of a Chamber of Commerce / Board of Trade for outstanding performance and community leadership.
Our award recipients are among the best Chamber leaders in Canada with proven excellence in:
- Chamber management and operations
- Membership retention and growth
- Financial sustainability
- Contributions to the Chamber Network and Chamber management profession
- Community leadershipThree awards are offered based on Chamber size:
- Small chambers (less than 500 members)
- Medium chambers (between 500-999 members)
- Large chambers (1000+ members)
Nominations open March 4, 2024.
Download the eligibility requirements and judging criteria here.
Staff Person Of The Year Award:
Awarded to any staff person of a Chamber of Commerce / Board of Trade who has demonstrated exemplary performance and commitment to the Chamber.
Our award recipients are among the best Chamber professionals in Canada. They have demonstrated significant performance achievements, dedication to teamwork and a commitment to professional development and growth.Nominations open March 4, 2024.
Download the eligibility requirements and judging criteria here.
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Accredited Chamber Executive (ACE) Designation:
The Accredited Chamber Executive (ACE) designation recognizes the experience, knowledge and accomplishments of Chamber professionals.
Earn points toward your ACE designation for achievement, and activities undertaken in the last 3 years:
- Years of Service
- Network Participation
- Professional Development
- Chamber Excellence
- Chamber Leadership
- Community LeadershipYou’ll receive a certificate of accomplishment, a credential that you can display on your LinkedIn profile and access to the ACE logo. Proudly display your designation to showcase your achievement and commitment to Chamber excellence!
Applications open March 1, 2024
Applications close July 19, 2024.
National Facebook Group
Join 300+ Chamber professionals on our members only Facebook group. Connect with your peers, ask questions, and stay in the loop!