In 2011, the GACCE Board of Directors sought a way to recognize Chambers of Commerce in the state that have focused internally on their operations to assess their strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities to create efficient, effective organizations positioned to deliver great value.  Thus, the Georgia Certified Chamber program was created.

The purpose of the program is to facilitate continuing excellence in the chamber industry and to foster a pro-business environment across the State of Georgia.  Chambers must meet standards in organization, service intent and capacity, professional administration, financial management, communications, and advocacy in order to achieve the designation.

With over 150 Chambers of Commerce in the State of Georgia, the ten chambers that were recognized as Georgia Certified Chambers during the Opening Luncheon of the 2019 GACCE Volunteer Leader Conference held at the Great Wolf Lodge in LaGrange, GA received a prestigious honor that distinguishes the high quality, expertise, and strong leadership displayed by accredited chambers.  These chambers make up a total of 58 Chambers of Commerce that have been recognized with this distinction over the past nine years.

The following Chambers of Commerce make up the 2019 class of Georgia Certified Chambers:

1.   Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce

2.   Fannin County Chamber of Commerce

3.   Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce

4.   Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce

5.   Liberty County Chamber of Commerce

6.   Milledgeville-Baldwin County Chamber of Commerce

7.   Pelham Chamber of Commerce

8.   Randolph County Chamber of Commerce

9.   Sylvester-Worth County Chamber of Commerce

10.  Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce