5-Star Accreditation
The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce is 5-Star Accredited by the United States Chamber of Commerce for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community. Local chambers of commerce are accredited for a period of five years. The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce has been accredited since 1983, and our current accreditation is valid through 2028.
Local chambers are rated Accredited, 3-Stars, 4-Stars, or 5-Stars by the U.S. Chamber. The final determination is made by the Accrediting Board, a committee of U.S. Chamber board members.
Of the 7,200 chambers in the United States, 137 are accredited as a 5-Star chamber, and one of only five in the state of Missouri.
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 its operations and programs, including areas of governance, government affairs, communications and technology. This extensive self-review can take three to six months to complete and is a joint effort between staff and more than 40 volunteers who give unique insight into Chamber programs, events, and services. It is their valuable input that helps form new programs and enhances existing programs to meet the ever-changing needs of our Membership.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
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. Your Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to be a 5-Star Chamber to best serve the needs of you, our Members!