Economic & Community Development

Now more than ever, economic development success comes as much from building a vibrant community with talented workers and a pro-business climate as it does from industrial recruitment and incentive packages. Your chamber may not be responsible for business attraction, but every chamber is in the business of economic and community development.

On-Demand Learning

Browse the economic and community development section of ACCE's on-demand learning catalog to access educational programs, recorded webinars, peer roundtables, publications, toolkits, conference materials, and more. Learn More

Premium Content: Economic Development - Beyond the Basics

Gain a solid understanding of the key elements driving economic development: strategic site selection, business retention and expansion and using labor market data. Learn More

Best Practices for Chamber-EDO Mergers

Get a comprehensive overview of what takes place when chambers of commerce and economic development organizations (EDOs) decide to join forces through a merger. Discover essential best practices, considerations and strategies to overcome challenges and seize opportunities should you need to navigate a merger in your community. Learn More

Economic and Community Development Documents and Samples

Visit the ACCE Member Knowledge Exchange to browse a curated collection of economic and community development sample documents, policies, and more. Learn More