The Provo/Orem Chamber of Commerce has been reaccredited by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
The initial accreditation, as well as reaccreditation, follows a review of the organization's application by the accrediting board. Each member of the group serves as a U.S. Chamber Board member. The merits of organization applying for accreditation are first considered by the accrediting board and final approval comes from the full U.S. Chamber Board.The accreditation program has a fourfold purpose:
- To define standards of planning and performance; and to show how these standards can be reached and maintained.
- To measure achievement
- To give recognition and encouragement to organizations and staff members.
- To upgrade and improve the voluntary organization of business and professional people.
The local chamber was cited as an organization meeting standards of performance in planning and programming and conducting a well-balanced and productive program of work.