ACCE: Member Application

  • 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.

  • Organizational Information

  • Contact and Roster Information

    Please enter all fields completely. This will ensure we are able to deliver a great membership experience. If you have any questions, please contact membership@acce.org for assistance.

  • Administrative Contact

    Please provide the contact information for the primary point of contact for your membership.
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  • Billing Contact

    Please provide the contact information for the person who will be responsible for paying your invoice.
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  • Executive Information

    Please provide your CEO, Executive Director, or President's contact information.
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  • Additional Staff Information

    ACCE provides benefits for all of your staff, not just your CEO/President - at no additional cost.

  • Membership Dues

    Membership dues are based on your reported total revenue from your last completed fiscal year, including all income from non-dues revenue sources, sponsorships, special events, and more.

  • 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).

  • Your Annual Dues
    $500

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    $800

  • Your Annual Dues
    $1,250

  • Your Annual Dues
    $1,800

  • Your Annual Dues
    $2,500

  • Your Annual Dues
    $3,500

  • Your Annual Dues
    $5,000

  • Your Annual Dues
    $5,500

  • Your Annual Dues
    $5,750

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  • Horizon Investors Program

    Tomorrow is shaped by today's investors.

  • 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

  • ACCE's All-ACCEss Pass

    Be at the center of it all.

  • 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 Sales Conference
    • 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

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