Welcome to ACCE - we're glad you're here!

ACCE provides the knowledge, tools and connections to help you strengthen your chamber's internal operations, create more innovative programs, develop your team and boost your chamber's community impact. We're excited to welcome you to membership soon.

This membership application is intended for:

• Chambers of Commerce
• Economic Development Corporations
• Chambers of Commerce with Convention & Visitors Bureaus
• Chambers of Commerce with Economic Development Corporations
• Chambers of Commerce with Economic Development Corporations and Convention & Visitors Bureaus

If your organization is not a Chamber of Commerce or you are only applying independently as a Convention & Visitors Bureau or Economic Development Corporation, please go back and select the Affiliate Member application.

Please note: CVB and EDO staff will not have access to your membership benefits unless their revenue is included in your application.

For assistance, contact ACCE Member Services at membership@acce.org.

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IMPORTANT DETAILS ABOUT DUES CALCULATIONS

ACCE uses the most recent 990 form to verify revenues for each of our members. Please note that we consider all revenue with the exception of government grants and and one-time contributions. Your membership invoice will reflect your dues based on this number.

The number ACCE uses is listed on page 9, Part VIII, Line 12 (minus line 1e, 1f, and 1g).

Consider boosting your ACCE membership with the Horizon Investors program. This exclusive group of chamber leaders have invested not only in themselves, but in the chamber community as a whole. They are leaders that are investing in the future of business and community growth.

Investors are critical in supporting ACCE's work in high priority areas, such as community and economic development, and enable ACCE to deliver high quality, forward-thinking tools, resources, and online learning. Investors also have access to a complimentary suite of program benefits that go beyond the typical membership benefits. 

Program Benefits:

• Extended Early Bird pricing for the ACCE Annual Convention
• Visible recognition on ACCE.org and at the ACCE Annual Convention
• Personalized peer matching by ACCE staff to other chamber professionals
• CEO succession consultation with the chamber search committee
• Up to five hours per year of consulting or customized research
• Up to three hours per year of HR/employee benefits consulting
• Complimentary access to ACCE's premium online content offerings
• One course in ACCE's Certificate in Chamber Management program
• Complimentary access to ACCE's annual report on chamber compensation
• One registration to ACCE's Events & Communications Conference
• One registration to ACCE's Membership & Revenue Conference
• Community Peer Group membership fee waived
• Chamber of the Year application fee waived
• ACE Award application fee waived for your first entry
• 50% discount staff retreat facilitation fees led by a senior ACCE staff member (excludes customized consulting projects)
• Opportunities to showcase your thought leadership throughout the year to other ACCE members

Total Package Value: $4,500+

Your Investment: $2,500

Consider adding the All-ACCEss Pass that enhances your membership with discounted services and program registrations. 

Program Benefits:

• Extended Early Bird pricing for the ACCE Annual Convention
• One registration to ACCE's Events & Communications Conference
• One registration to ACCE's Membership & Marketing Conference
• Community Peer Group membership fee waived
• Complimentary access to ACCE's annual Benchmarking Report
• Complimentary access to ACCE's annual Salary Report
• Up to three hours per year of HR/employee benefits consulting
• Application fee for Chamber of the Year Award waived
• Application fee for Awards for Communications Excellence waived (first entry only)

Total Package Value: $2,200+

Your Investment: $995

Consider adding one or more of the ACCE Benefits Trust programs to enhance your ACCE membership with discounted retirement and insurance benefits for your staff.

As your national association, ACCE is accountable to you to help ensure your organization can offer products and services designed to be a competitive offering for you and your staff. ACCE, in partnership with ACCE Benefits Trust and market leaders in the finance and insurance industries, is pleased to offer our members access to high-quality and affordable employer sponsored retirement and insurance plans.

The ACCE Benefits Trust is a group of your peers who assume the responsibility and pursue opportunities to help make the retirement and insurance programs better and stronger for all ACCE members. The goal of the ACCE Benefits Trust is to provide your staff with a retirement and insurance plans that offers a simpler, more effective ways to protect their financial future - and a benefits package that's easier for you to manage. ACCE Benefits Trust programs are designed to meet the diverse needs of community organizations of various sizes and budgets, and you can benefit from a diverse set of plan options, innovative employee services and outstanding administrative support.

Please note: ACCE Benefits Trust does not offer health insurance.