Peer Learning Networks

Peer Learning Networks

Jumpstart your executive education by taking advantage of ACCE's peer learning networks. Share innovative best practices, ask questions and generate new ideas by joining a peer group today.

CEO Peer Groups

ACCE's Community Peer Groups are organized by chamber budget and service areas.

Metro Cities Council

The Metro Cities Council is a networking group for CEOs at Chambers representing the largest metropolitan areas in the country. Members of this group typically communicate via a group email list and occasional conference calls. In-person meetings occur at least twice a year. Staff Contact: Will Burns [email protected].

Participation criteria for the group include:

  • Participants: CEOs only
  • Chamber: Budget of $2 million or higher and represents the entire metro area or the main (original) city within the MSA
  • Community: Metro area population of 500,000 or higher

 

Major Cities Council

The Major Cities Council is comprised of CEOs of regional chambers in metropolitan areas with more than a quarter million residents. Members of this group typically communicate via regular conference calls and in-person meetings occur twice each year. Staff Contact: Will Burns [email protected].

Participation criteria for the group include:

  • Chamber President/CEOs only
  • Budget of $1 million or higher
  • Metro area population of 250,000 - 500,000

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Emerging Cities Council

The Emerging Cities Council is for selected chamber CEOs who run the main chamber in small to mid-sized cities. Members of this group communicate via a group email list, monthly conference calls and an in-person meeting at our annual convention. Staff Contact: Amy Shields at [email protected]. 

Participation criteria for the group include:

  • Participants: CEOs
  • Chamber membership: Membership of about 1,000
  • Community: Population of metro/greater area of 100,000 - 250,000
  • Chamber revenue: about $750,000

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Hometown Chamber Council

The Hometown Chambers Council is for selected chamber CEOs that typically run their chamber while wearing a multitude of hats; economic development, advocacy, business development, tourism director. Members of this group communicate via a group email list and occasional conference calls. An in-person meeting will occur at our annual convention. Staff Contact: Will Burns [email protected].

Participation criteria for the group include:

  • Participants: CEOs and Executive Directors
  • Chamber: Total annual revenue under $600k
  • Community: Population under 100,000 

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Role Based Peer Groups

We know how important peer learning opportunities are to professional growth. ACCE Divisions are organized by job specialty to provide you with connections to your counterparts across the country and around the world. Find complete details and staff leads for ACCE's divisions below. You can join a division by logging in to your member portal and following the steps outlined in this video. For questions, contact Will Burns at [email protected]. 

Membership Development Division

The Membership Development Division (MDD) facilitates sharing of best practices and professional development resources for chamber sales and membership professionals at all levels.

 

 

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Marketing & Communications Division

The Communications and Marketing Division provides chamber communications professionals a forum to connect and share strategies and tactics to improve how their chambers communicate their priorities, tell their stories, market their initiatives and events and more.

 

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Economic Mobility and Opportunity Division

The Economic Mobility and Opportunity (EMO) Division is the place for chamber of commerce professionals to network with peers, connect with industry leaders, share information and learn best practices about strategies that promote strong economies for everyone.

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Economic & Community Development Division

The Economic and Community Development Division provides chamber economic developers a place to network with peers, connect with industry leaders, share information and learn best practices about economic and community development.

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Government Relations Division

The Government Relations Division enhances the professional and technical expertise of chamber of commerce professionals charged with the government relations responsibility. Division participants share perspectives of what issues are on the horizon. 

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Finance & Operations Division

ACCE’s Finance & Operations Division provides practical information and resources for chamber professionals working in the areas of finance, operations and human resources, as well as opportunities for peer-to-peer learning and networking.

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Education & Talent Development Division

The Education & Talent Development Division exists to improve the capacity of chambers to engage their business communities to have a measurable and sustainable impact on cradle-to-career education and workforce development outcomes.

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Events Division Resources

The Events Division provides practical information and resources for chamber event planning professionals and opportunities for peer-to-peer learning and networking.

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