For our first “Chamber Snapshot” Survey, we asked about two celebrations and what (if anything) Chambers are planning to do to celebrate. 

The Board’s Executive Committee recently approved the appointment of the following individuals to serve as members of the 2024 Nominating Committee:

• John Brewer, Billings Chamber (chair)
• Jeremy Harris, Long Beach Area Chamber
• Todd Sanders, Greater Phoenix Chamber
• Kami Welch, Greater Arvada Chamber
• Valerie Zizak-Morais, American Canyon Chamber
• Glenn Morris, WACE

The W.A.C.E. Bylaws (Article VI – Elections and Appointments) charge the Nominating Committee with two responsibilities, e.g. recommending a slate of candidates to serve on the WACE Board of Directors, and nominating a slate of officers to lead the Board during the next fiscal year.

W.A.C.E.’s mission calls on us to lead and promote the development of Chamber professionals.   Through programs like the W.A.C.E. Academy, Annual Conference, and others, we seek to ensure Chamber professionals have the opportunities necessary to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to be effective catalysts and change agents in their communities.

In a season of uncertainty and rapid change, Chambers and their leaders continue to support local businesses and their broader communities with innovative and impactful programming, on-point and trustworthy communications, and real community-oriented leadership.    The work of local Chambers – including yours - is noteworthy.

​One of our highlights each year is the opportunity to recognize excellence to inspire Chambers everywhere to step up their game.   “When I first started in Chamber work, I had some great mentors who told me that R&D in the Chamber industry means “rip off and deploy,” shared Glenn Morris.   “One of the reasons I was successful as a local Chamber CEO was the willingness of peers to share and work collaboratively across communities.”