The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce has confirmed that it has been awarded its national accreditation.
According to a news release from the chamber, the Chamber was awarded the recognition at the recent meeting of the Chamber Accreditation Council of Canada (CACC). The Battlefords Chamber was the only one to receive its initial accreditation, while 15 chambers saw their reaccreditation for a three year term
CACC is composed of chamber representatives from across the country, and meets twice a year to review applications for accreditation.
To achieve accreditation, a chamber must meet minimum standards including organization and governance, policy and advocacy, and membership programs and services.
“Accreditation is the acknowledgement that member Chambers have been successfully evaluated against a rigorous set of national standards, and have demonstrated excellence in Chamber management”, said Sheri Somerville, president of the chamber accreditation council of Canada in a statement.
The news culminates a long effort by the Battlefords Chamber to achieve the national standard. In an interview to air on Access TV, Battlefords Chamber Chief Operating Officer Linda Machniak said the accreditation places the local Chamber in the same company as other top Chambers in the country.
“It’s just such a proud moment for all of the members who have participated in this Chamber for a lot of years, and something to be really proud of in the Battlefords,” said Machniak.
