The Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.) is the premier organization for education and professional development for chamber executives and staff. W.A.C.E. now represents over 800 chamber professionals in 21 Western states and Canada.

W.A.C.E. 2022-2023 Board Chair Jeremy Harris, ACE presents the "Essential Ingredients for a Successful Chamber" in video 1 of the Board Basics video series.

Chamber Board Resources

Board Basics

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We are pleased to announce that the association has pulled together  some new and important resources to help your chamber succeed!
"We all know that a great chamber of commerce needs a great Board of Directors. To help you achieve that goal, we've produced three new "Chamber Board Basics" videos that you'll want to share with your team. We've assembled an assortment of W.A.C.E. podcast episodes and many other resources that you'll want to check out. To access please login to the "Member Portal" and check out our new Chamber Board Resources section."
John Brewer, President/CEO, Billings (MT) Chamber

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New Ads Available in the Ad Wizard!
To help you continue to communicate your value during times of crisis, W.A.C.E. has created ad templates that reflect the current status of our local economy. Access the Ad Wizard as normal and choose from the "Spring 2020" ad set to see the new ads and create your own. If you purchased a license during the first release, there is no need to buy a new license. If you have not purchased a license, you will need to click on the "Register Here" link at the bottom right corner of the page.
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Please note: Your login for the ad wizard is not the same as your login for the members only section.

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Ad Wizard

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Career Opportunities

View the Career Opportunity Bulletin for current job openings in the industry

Resource Library

Access hundreds of different sample documents of interest to chamber executives and staff

Current Opinion Poll

Get up-to-date results on the most current survey on key issues of importance to chamber executives

W.A.C.E.'s Chamber Leadership Podcast

Listen to past episodes

Latest Insider Newsletter

Patrick Ellis, ACE
2024 Conference Committee Chair
President/CEO, Murrieta/Wildomar (CA) Chamber

“The Western Association of Chamber Executives Annual Conference is not just an event; it's an invaluable investment in professional development for Chamber leaders and staff. With its diverse range of workshops, insightful speakers, and vital networking opportunities with peers, this conference acts as a compass, guiding chamber professionals towards the forefront of innovation, leadership, and collaboration in our industry. It's where expertise meets experience, and where connections pave the way for growth. Attending this conference isn't just a choice; it's a strategic decision to empower your career with knowledge and connections that will resonate long after the event concludes.”

Chamber Champions - Get Your Copy Today!

Each chamber CEO who is a member of W.A.C.E. was mailed a copy of the newly released "Chamber Champions" book.
You can purchase an additional copy for $20 using the link below.
PURCHASE NOW

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Upcoming Events

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