The Assiniboia Chamber of Commerce earns national accreditation

St. James-Assiniboia

The Assiniboia Chamber of Commerce has officially been awarded cccreditation by the Chamber Accreditation Council of Canada (CACC), recognizing its commitment to excellence in leadership, governance, and operations. This designation is valid for five years, from 2026 through to the end of 2030.

Accreditation is the highest national standard of chamber excellence in Canada. It demonstrates to the members, board of directors, and the west Winnipeg community it serves that the Assiniboia Chamber has dependable governance policies and resilient core operations aligned with best practices across the national Chamber Network.

To achieve accreditation, a chamber must submit its policies and procedures for review by the CACC, which evaluates them against a rigorous set of national standards. These standards were first developed in 2004 by a team of chamber executives in collaboration with provincial and territorial chambers and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. They are reviewed annually to ensure they reflect the evolving needs of chambers and boards of trade across the country.

The CACC is a non-profit organization governed by a board of directors composed of provincial and territorial chamber executives, along with representatives from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Canada. The council reviews applications annually and promotes accredited chambers as leaders in their communities and across the broader chamber network.

There are currently 75 accredited chambers of commerce and boards of trade across Canada. In 2025, the CACC recognized 23 chambers that achieved or maintained accreditation for the 2026–2030 term, including the Assiniboia Chamber of Commerce, which has held accredited status since 2014.

Accreditation provides a range of practical benefits that strengthen the chamber’s operations and impact, including:

• Aligning with proven best practices across the chamber network.

• Verifying that your chamber has dependable governance and resilient core operations.

• Sharpening your chamber’s strategic focus for long-term sustainability.

• Growing your chamber’s competitive edge and encouraging member engagement.

• Showcasing your community as a great place to do business, backed by a strong chamber.

• Strengthening your chamber’s brand and credibility with corporate sponsors.

• Providing assurance to funders that your chamber has robust financial controls in place and can deliver impactful projects with reliable reporting.

This milestone affirms the Assiniboia Chamber’s dedication to supporting local businesses, fostering economic growth, and maintaining high standards of transparency and accountability. Accreditation not only validates the chamber’s current practices but also positions it for continued success in the years ahead. To view the full list of accredited chambers of commerce and boards of trade across Canada, visit www.ccec.biz/accredited-chambers/