Research
ACCE's research helps answer frequently asked questions and identify critical trends in the chamber industry.
Latest Research
- FY2024 Benchmarking Surveys are Open: ACCE’s Dynamic Chamber Benchmarking (DCB) helps chamber leaders evaluate, benchmark and improve their organizations. Members use our free benchmarking tools to monitor trends, benchmark performance and make better decisions. Log in via the ACCE Member Portal to enter your data and get free access to our dynamic reports and publications.
- Revenue Models Resource Guide: Released in May 2023, this white paper dives into chamber of commerce dues structures and non-dues revenue streams. The report highlights the latest trends and data, shares relevant case studies and provides practical tools to help you explore revenue opportunities at your chamber. $50 for ACCE members | $100 nonmembers | Free for Horizon and All-Access members. Purchase Now
Survey Results
- Coming Soon: Chamber Mergers
- March 2025: Software Solutions 2025
- January 2025: Policy and Political Action
- January 2025: Artificial Intelligence
- September 2024: Communications and Marketing Metrics
- July 2024: Governance
- June 2024: Workplace Flexibility 2024
- March 2024: Membership Staff Compensation
- November 2023: Diversity Equity and Inclusion
- September 2023: Chamber Foundations
- August 2023: Chamber Workforce Initiatives
- July 2023: Workplace Flexibility
- April 2023: Software Solutions
- March 2023: Event Attendance
ACCE’s Dynamic Chamber Benchmarking (DCB) helps chamber leaders evaluate, benchmark and improve their organizations. Learn more about the benchmarking surveys and access the latest reports online here.
Benchmarking Reports
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2023 Chamber Operations Survey Report: ACCE’s annual publication highlighting trends and analysis gathered from Dynamic Chamber Benchmarking FY2023 Operations Survey participants. This report explores organizational structure, function, governance, staffing, finance and membership data. Members who completed the FY2023 Operations Survey can log back into the benchmarking platform for access to dynamic reports, metric comparisons and a complimentary copy of this report. ACCE Horizon Investors and All-Access pass members may login at point of purchase to download the publication for free.
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2023 Salary and Benefits Survey Report: ACCE’s annual publication on current CEO compensation packages, salaries for non-CEO staff in various disciplines, organizational personnel expenses and employee benefits. This report reflects data from the FY2023 Salary Survey within Dynamic Chamber Benchmarking (DCB). Members who completed the FY2023 Salary Survey can log back into the benchmarking platform for access to dynamic reports, metric comparisons and a complimentary copy of this report. ACCE Horizon Investors and All-Access pass members may login at point of purchase to download the publication for free.