Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Awarded Five-Star Accreditation

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce the prestigious Accreditation designation in recognition of its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and significant positive impact on the community it serves.

“Earning the Accreditation designation is a testament to a chamber’s unwavering dedication to excellence and its pivotal role in fostering a thriving business environment,” said Raymond P. Towle, Vice President, Federation Relations and Coalition Partnerships at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. “This achievement highlights the chamber’s commitment to strong leadership, innovative programming, and meaningful contributions that drive economic growth and opportunity within their communities. It is a well-deserved recognition of their outstanding efforts to support and empower local businesses.”

Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce first earned the five-star designation in 2010.

The U.S. Chamber’s Accreditation Program establishes the benchmark for excellence in the chamber industry, promoting a pro-business environment nationwide. To earn Accreditation, chambers must meet rigorous standards in areas such as governance, finance, government affairs, communications, and technology. This comprehensive self-assessment process, which typically spans 6-9 months, reflects a chamber’s dedication to continuous improvement and measurable progress.

Local chambers are rated as Accredited, 3-Stars, 4-Stars, or 5-Stars, while state chambers are recognized as either Accredited State Chamber or Accredited State Chamber with Distinction. The final determination is made by the Accrediting Board, a committee of U.S. Chamber board members and chamber CEOs from across the country.

This Five-Star designation is the highest possible achievement for a local chamber to earn as part of the Accreditation program, and it underscores Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce’s commitment to excellence and its role as a vital advocate and resource for the business community, fostering growth, innovation, and opportunity for its members and the region it serves.