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About the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce
The San Clemente Chamber of Commerce is a
voluntary organization of business and professional
men and women who have joined together for the
purpose of promoting the general welfare and
prosperity of the area business community.
Objectives of the Chamber
To promote a better understanding of the
nation's private enterprise system. coordinate the
efforts of commerce, industry and professions in
maintaining and strengthening a sound and healthy
business climate in the San Clemente area. To
sponsor aggressive programs of work and stimulate
activities that will provide full development and
employment of our human and economic resources. To
provide creative business leadership and effective
coordination of all interested parties in solving
community problems and initiating constructive
community action. To create broad understanding and
appreciation of the great opportunities in the San
Clemente area, and to promote the advantages and
assets of our community within the area, in the
state, and in the world.
U.S. CHAMBER AWARDS SAN
CLEMENTE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WITH 5-STAR
ACCREDITATION
San Clemente, CA, February 25, 2010. The United
States Chamber of Commerce today awarded the San
Clemente Chamber of Commerce with 5-Star
Accreditation for its sound policies, effective
organizational procedures, and positive impact on
the community.
"Accreditation validates a chamber as having
programs that benefit their local economy and for
positively influencing action in their community,"
said Raymond P. Towle, IOM, CAE, U.S. Chamber
Executive Director of Political Affairs and
Federation Relations. "We applaud the San Clemente
Chamber of Commerce for advancing the principles of
free enterprise."
Accreditation is the only national program that
recognizes chambers for their effective
organizational procedures and community involvement.
In order to receive Accreditation, a chamber must
meet minimum standards in their operations and
programs, including areas of governance, government
affairs, and technology. This extensive self-review
can take 3-6 months to complete.
There are only 55 Five Star rated Chambers in the
Nation, which places the San Clemente Chamber of
Commerce in the top 1% of the Chamber's in the
United States.
Local chambers are rated Accredited, 3-Stars,
4-Stars, or 5-Stars. 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.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world's largest
business federation, representing more than three
million businesses and organizations of every size,
sector, and region. |
