Affiliations

The Plano Chamber of Commerce is proud to affiliate with the following premier chamber organizations.

United States Chamber of Commerce

Representing in excess of 3 million businesses, the United States Chamber of Commerce is the world’s most expansive Chamber organization supporting companies from a diverse commercial arena. “As the voice of business, the Chamber's core purpose is to fight for free enterprise before Congress, the White House, regulatory agencies, the courts, the court of public opinion, and governments around the world. “ Ranked among the top five most respected organizations in Washington, the Chamber is dedicated to supporting its business members through extensive lobbying efforts to key policy makers. Key initiatives focus on education, training, infrastructure, energy and workforce solutions. Small businesses of 100 employees or less dominate the Chamber’s membership. Devoted to advancing the agenda of its business membership, the United States Chamber is focused on educating the voting public, encouraging constituents to vote and moving favorable business legislation forward on Capitol Hill.

American Chamber of Commerce Executives

A national organization dedicated to the support of chamber management throughout the United States, the American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) is focused on serving, educating and developing chamber professionals to better serve their business members and communities. The ACCE boasts a membership of more than 7,800 in 1,400 regional, state and local chambers of commerce. Focusing on its mission to “support and develop chamber professionals to lead businesses and their communities,” the ACCE provides education opportunities, best practice models, leadership building, strategic development plans and a variety of chamber resource tools.  It is their goal to maximize the professional development of chamber management and staff enabling them to better serve their business and community members.

American Chamber of Commerce Executives

Texas Association of Business

Working to make the Texas business climate the most prosperous in the world, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) serves a diverse group of businesses from the very small to the very large. TAB represents more than 140,000 Texas employers and 200 local chambers of commerce. As Texas’ leading employer advocate, TAB has faced off in legislative, regulatory, and judicial arenas to ensure those issues of primary importance to business professionals receive heightened support and awareness.  Widely recognized as the voice of Texas employers, TAB is headquartered in Austin with regional offices statewide.

TEXAS Association of Business

Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives

Since its inception in 1906 as the Texas Commercial Secretaries Association,   the now named Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives (TCCE) has been devoted to improving the business climate in Texas.  An organization of chamber executives from throughout Texas, TCCE has fostered its mission “to enhance and promote the professional growth and competency of chamber of commerce professionals." TCCE strives to advance the professional development of chamber members within the state. Development programs include government affairs, policy and administration, economic development and strategic planning.

Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives