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U.S. Chamber Awards Lexington Chamber With 4-Star Accreditation

February 11, 2020 | Posted By: [email protected]

U.S. Chamber Awards Lexington Chamber With 4-Star Accreditation

LEXINGTON, S.C. – The United States Chamber of Commerce awarded the Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center with 4-Star Accreditation for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community.

“It is critical that business leaders have a voice in the debates that will shape the business climate in their communities.” said Raymond P. Towle, IOM,
CAE, U.S. Chamber vice president of Federation Relations and Institute for Organization Management. “Accreditation recognizes a chamber’s work to foster
a healthy business climate that enhances the quality of life for its members and its community.”

Accreditation is the only national program that recognizes chambers for their effective organizational procedures and community involvement. In order to
receive Accreditation, a chamber must meet minimum standards in their operations and programs, including areas of governance, government affairs, and
technology. This extensive self-review can take 6-9 months to complete.

“This designation from the U.S. Chamber shows that this Chamber is continuing to create opportunities for businesses of all sizes through its work in our
community,” said Otis Rawl, Lexington Chamber President and CEO.

Local chambers are rated Accredited, 3-Stars, 4-Stars, or 5-Stars. State chambers are recognized as either Accredited State Chamber or Accredited State
Chamber with Distinction. The final determination is made by the Accrediting Board, a committee of U.S. Chamber board members.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business federation representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors,
and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry associations.

The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center has been creating a community that grows business for more than 60 years. Through services, advocacy and education
for its 800 shareholders, the LCVC strives to promote business prosperity and a thriving community. To learn more about the Chamber and the Lexington
area, visit www.lexingtonsc.org.