The Lincoln Chamber of Commerce has been awarded accreditation, for the first time ever, by the Chamber Accreditation Council of Canada (CACC). The prestigious red seal of accreditation recognizes our organization for maintaining the highest national standards of excellence in policy development, membership services and programs.
Developed in 2004 by a team of chamber executives, in conjunction with provincial and territorial chambers and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, the accreditation program is operated by an arms length organization called the Chamber Accreditation Council of Canada (CACC). The CACC is composed of Chamber representatives from across the country. The Council meets twice per year to review applications for accreditation.
To achieve accreditation, a chamber must meet minimum standards in critical areas pivotal to a Chamber’s success, including organization, governance, policy and advocacy and membership programs/ services. This distinction is the highest quality standard awarded to chambers in Canada.
“Achieving accreditation has been an active 2-year process, and I’m thrilled that our Chamber received the official stamp of approval that reflects our dedication to excellence and our commitment to advocate for business and community development.” said Lindsey Hendriks, Executive Director of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce. “Our high standards of excellence provide assurance to member businesses that the Lincoln Chamber delivers value and maintains positive governance and practices. We are honoured to be recognized as the “Voice of Business” in Lincoln.”
“We are proud to recognize these chambers as examples of leading organizations making a difference in communities across the country” said Perrin Beatty, President and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of
Commerce.
The Chamber network is the only Accredited business association, and the red seal is proudly displayed on Lincoln Chamber of Commerce website and will be included in future communications to showcase
this achievement.
There are 66 Chambers accredited across Canada, 29 within Ontario.