(Southeast Alberta) - The Chamber Accreditation Council of Canada (CACC) was pleased to recognize the Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce for maintaining Accreditation – the highest standard of Chamber excellence in Canada.

To become Accredited, a Chamber must submit its policies and procedures to the CACC for examination against a rigorous set of national standards. Accreditation is formal recognition that a Chamber has passed this review and demonstrated excellence across its leadership, governance and operations. The Standards of Accreditation serve as a strong foundation for building successful and resilient Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade.

“Accreditation demonstrates a Chamber’s commitment to excellence today and its readiness for tomorrow,” said Chuck Davidson, President of the CACC. “It’s about good governance, transparency, and advancing best practices that strengthen Chambers as the voice of business in their communities.”

The CACC points to a range of practical benefits accreditation holds for Chambers, including:

• Alignment with proven best practices across the Chamber Network;
• Verification that your Chamber has a dependable governance model and resilient core operations;
• Sharpening your Chamber’s strategic focus for long-term sustainability;
• Growing your Chamber’s competitive edge and encouraging member engagement;
• Showcasing your community as a great place to do business, backed by an exceptional Chamber;
• Strengthening your Chamber’s brand and credibility; and
• Providing assurance to funders that your Chamber has robust financial controls in place and can deliver impactful projects with reliable reporting.

The Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce has remained an Accredited Chamber since receiving its designation in 2016 and has received re-accreditation three times since its initial application. The accreditation is now granted until the end of 2030.

“Accredited Chambers apply proven practices and strategic leadership, creating the conditions for businesses to thrive and communities to prosper,” added Candace Laing, President & CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. “Vibrant, active and engaged Chambers across the country help to educate Canadians about the critical link between the well-being of healthy communities and a healthy economy.”

There are currently 75 Accredited Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade across Canada.

Please direct all media inquiries to:

Aaron Fleming
Chamber of Commerce President, 2025-2026
Phone: (403) 527-5214 ext.225

The Chamber of Commerce is a member-driven, volunteer-led organization, proudly representing the interests of businesses in our region, and working diligently to stimulate a strengthened and vibrant economy through our connections, support and influence. For over 125 years, the Chamber has stood for promoting business, monitoring government and championing managed growth in the local economy. The Chamber represents close to 900 businesses in our region and is aligned with the Alberta Chambers of Commerce (ACC), which represents over 24,000 businesses, the Canadian Chambers of Commerce (CCC), which represents over 200,000 businesses and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), representing over 45 million companies in more than 170 countries. With the largest and most influential business organizations locally, provincially, federally and internationally, the Chamber network is the most unified, valued and influential business network in Canada and works together to shape policy and programs that will make a difference to businesses in our region.