WACE - Western Association of Chamber Executives - Org Name

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. represents more than 450 Chambers, and more than 1,300 Chamber professionals, in 21 states and Canada.

An Invitation from the W.A.C.E. Conference Chair

"We are thrilled to provide an opportunity that epitomizes the power and importance of investing in professional development within our Chamber industry—an investment that in return, reverberates throughout your community. Each year, we strive to deliver an unparalleled experience characterized by high-quality connections and collaboration with industry peers, complemented by relevant content, expert information, and innovative problem-solving approaches.
By choosing to attend, you are choosing to be an inspired leader, poised to make lasting impacts on your career, your organization, and your community. Join us as we continue to elevate our industry and enrich our local economies through leadership and innovation."
Candace Carnahan, ACE
2025 W.A.C.E. Conference Committee Chair
President/CEO, Grand Junction Area (CO) Chamber

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.

Board Basics

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

Chamber Board Resources

The Chamber is Courage with American Flag Picture

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.
Please note: Your login for the ad wizard is not the same as your login for the members only section.

Ad Wizard