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The Somerset County Business Partnership has been notified by the United States Chamber of Commerce that is has earned 4-Star Accreditation, awarded for “sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community.”
The Business Partnership and its predecessor organization, the Somerset County Chamber of Commerce, have been accredited since 1983. The Partnership remains the only accredited Chamber in New Jersey.
The Business Partnership was formed in 1999 through a merger of the Somerset County Chamber of Commerce, the Somerset Alliance for the Future, and the Somerset County Coalition for Smart Growth. The Chamber of Commerce was formed in 1919 and the Business Partnership will be celebrating the 90th Anniversary in 2009.
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 3-6 months to complete and is required by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce every five years.
" Accreditation recognizes chambers for their high standards of practice, full accountability to members, and steadfast commitment to community,” said Thomas J. Donohue, president and CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce. “Earning Accreditation is a tribute to our staff and our volunteers,” stated Mike Kerwin, President/CEO of the Business Partnership. “Our success at fulfilling our mission is based on our ability to analyze critical issues, develop solutions and programs, and implement policies, all designed to support the business interests of our members and investors.”
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business federation, representing more than three million businesses and organizations of every size, sector, and region.
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