Truro and Colchester Chamber of Commerce earns re-accreditation
The Truro and Colchester Chamber of Commerce (TCCC) is among 25 Chambers from across Canada to be recognized for achieving or maintaining accreditation — the highest national standard of Chamber excellence.
The local chamber received its re-accreditation on Dec. 4 from the Chamber Accreditation Council of Canada (CACC).
“We are very proud of the accomplishments of our chamber, the work we do to strengthen our business community through advocacy and the programs we offer our membership,” said executive director Sherry Martell.
To achieve accreditation, chambers must pass a detailed review by CACC and demonstrate excellence in leadership, governance and operations. Accreditation sets a strong foundation for success based on best practices, and encourages increased member engagement by signalling dedication to high-quality programming and reliable service. It also showcases communities across Canada as great places to do business, backed by the support of exceptional Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade.
“Accreditation is the acknowledgment that a chamber has been successfully evaluated against a rigorous set of national standards and has demonstrated excellence in Chamber management,” said Chuck Davidson, CACC president.
The accreditation program was developed in 2004 by a team of chamber executives, in conjunction with provincial and territorial chambers and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. The CACC is composed of chamber representatives from across the country and reviews applications for accreditation annually. There are currently 71 accredited Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade across Canada.
“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 Truro and Colchester Chamber of Commerce represents the interests of more than 500 members and is the second largest chamber in the province of Nova Scotia.