West Alabama Chamber, Execs Earn Industry Distinctions

TUSCALOOSA, AL. — The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama was recently named among nine other similar entities to receive the Accredited Alabama Chamber of Commerce (AACC) distinction. The distinction, which was announced by the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama (CCAA) on Tuesday, recognizes chambers of commerce that have achieved high standards while offering guidelines for those to improve their effectiveness.

The CCAA says the program examines six core areas: Organization, Mission Focus, Professional Administration, Financial Management, Communications, and Advocacy.

Additionally, West Alabama Chamber President and CEO Jim Page and Chief Operating Officer Donny Jones were among eight Alabama chamber professionals to also earn the Accredited Alabama Chamber Executive (AACE) distinction.

“Our professional staff is committed to providing the highest level of service to our members and to the entire West Alabama business community," Page told Patch Wednesday. "Experiencing the accreditation process ensures that we are benchmarking against a stringent peer review process."

Jones also told Patch being recognized by the state’s top Chamber executives as an accredited organization shows that the organization practices what it preaches.

"We’re committed to transparency, integrity and professionalism, and this recognition proves that,” he said.

CCAA President and CEO Jeremy L. Arthur said in a press release statement that the rigorous accreditation process highlights that each chamber is truly the "best of the best" across Alabama.

“Chambers that receive the Accredited Alabama Chamber of Commerce distinction have shown their commitment to the highest professional standards and it assures their business members they are investing in an organization working on their behalf for the greater good,” he said.