CCE Certification Program
Session will cover
•
•
•
•
•
Who
What
Why
When
How
2013-2014 CCE Commission
• Raymond Burns, CCE, IOM, CCE Commission Chair and President &
CEO, Rogers-Lowell (AR) Area Chamber of Commerce
• Frank ‘Ben’ Haskew, CCE, CCE Commission Chair Elect, President
& CEO, Greater Greenville (SC) Chamber of Commerce
• L. John MacMartin, CCE, CCE Commission Past Chair and
President, Minot Area (ND) Chamber of Commerce
• Dan Colantone, CCE, President & CEO, Greater Akron (OH)
Chamber
• Kelly Hall, CCE, IOM, President & CEO, Longview (TX) Partnership
2013-2014 CCE Commission
• Dave Hauser, CCE, IOM, President, Eugene (OR) Area Chamber of
Commerce
• Wil Pineau, CCE, CEO, Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce
• Matthew Pivarnik, CCE, IOM, Executive Vice President, Tulsa
(OK) Metro Chamber
• Linda Rabe, CCE, IOM, President & CEO, Rapid City (SD) Area
Chamber of Commerce
• Kathy Tilque, CCE, IOM, President & CEO, Gilbert (AZ) Chamber
of Commerce
2013-2014 CCE Commission
• Mary Graham, CCE, Sr. Vice-President Public Policy/Regional
Advancement, Charleston Metro (SC) Chamber of Commerce
• Marianne Virgili, CCE, IOM, President & CEO, Glenwood Springs
(CO) Chamber Resort Association
• Robert L. Quick, CCE, President & CEO, Commerce Lexington
(KY) Inc.
• Shane A. Moody, CCE, IOM, President & CEO, Destin (FL) Area
Chamber of Commerce
• Robert S. McCoy, CCE, President, Eau Claire (WI) Area Chamber of
Commerce
Class of 2013 Certified Chamber Executives



Mita Bates, CCE
President
Ardmore (OK) Chamber of
Commerce

Beth Bowman, CCE
Chief Development Officer,
Greater Irving-Las Colinas (TX)
Chamber of Commerce
Candace Boothby, CCE
President & CEO
Newnan-Coweta (GA) Chamber of
Commerce

Jay Byers, CCE
CEO
Greater Des Moines (IA)
Partnership
Deborah Bowie, CCE
V.P., Chamber Development
Gainesville (FL) Area Chamber of
Commerce

Doris Carson Williams, CCE
President & CEO
African American Chamber of
Western Pennsylvania
Class of 2013 Certified Chamber Executives



Ali Crain, CCE
Executive Director
Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
Jamie Gates, CCE
Senior VP, Economic Development
Conway (AR) Chamber &
Development Corp.
Randy Gordon, CCE
President & CEO
Long Beach (CA) Area Chamber of
Commerce

Chris Hardy, CCE
President & CEO
Albany (GA) Area Chamber of
Commerce

RaDonna Hessel, CCE
President & CEO
Grapevine (TX) Chamber of
Commerce

Jeffrey Hunt, CCE
President & CEO
Greater Spring Lake (NC)
Chamber of Commerce
Class of 2013 Certified Chamber Executives



T.J. Johnston, CCE
Executive Vice President
Conway (AR) Chamber &
Development Corp

Rex Richards, CCE
President
Valparaiso (IN) Chamber &
Economic Development Corp.
Justin McLaughlin, CCE
Vice President, Economic Dev.
Tulsa (OK) Metro Chamber of
Commerce

Bob Rohrlack, CCE
President & CEO
Greater Tampa (FL) Chamber of
Commerce
Charlie Moore, CCE
President & CEO
McLean County (IL) Chamber of
Commerce

Jennifer Schmiel, CCE
Senior V.P., Member Services
Dallas (TX) Regional Chamber
Class of 2013 Certified Chamber Executives

Dawn Sharpe-Brackett, CCE
CEO
East St. Tammany (LA) Chamber
of Commerce

Allen Smith, CCE
President & CEO
Greater Greer (SC) Chamber of
Commerce

Carlotta Ungaro, CCE
President
Morrisville (NC) Chamber of
Commerce
Who Qualifies?
• Six years of senior-level management at a chamber
• Minimum of 175 points on the application
• Had a major role in development of the supporting
documents submitted with application
• Can provide 3 most recent years’ financial statements
for chamber
• Annual audit for chambers $500,000+
• Conduct an annual review by a certified financial firm
• Conduct an audit every other year
– At least 1 audited set for chambers under $500,000
• Conduct an annual review by a certified financial firm
• Conduct an audit every three years
• Currently employed in the chamber profession
What is a CCE ?
A CCE designation represents the highest achievement
in the chamber management profession.
• A mastery of the chamber profession Body of
Knowledge
• Commitment to the chamber profession
• Dedication to managerial excellence
• Leadership within the community and the
chamber profession
Body of Knowledge
ACCE and experienced chamber professionals developed the Body of Knowledge
for the chamber profession.
•
Establishes benchmarks for the chamber profession and serves as the foundation for ACCE's
educational programs.
•
Outlines general job competencies and is updated, as necessary, to reflect current
chamber profession practices.
•
It is understood that chamber professionals need not have expertise or direct
responsibility in all of these areas yet should have a comprehensive understanding
of how each component impacts the chamber.
•
By reviewing the Body of Knowledge and working towards comprehending and
implementing these practices, chamber professionals will be empowered with the
essential skills necessary to be successful in the profession.
Document Link
http://www.acce.org/cce/body-of-knowledge/
Why Earn Your CCE ?
• Test your own knowledge and skills
• Elevate your personal and professional status
• Membership in a peer group of those committed to
chamber excellence
• A visible mark of excellence in the chamber
profession
• Increase credibility with your peers, members,
board and community
• Advance your career and compensation
• Raise the standards of the chamber profession
When to Apply
• When you meet the requirements
• When you reach the point in your career
that you are ready for this next step
• When you are ready to commit one year
to the CCE process
• When your chamber has a 3-year cycle of
financial review and audit
Deadline for 2014 class is December 6th!
The CCE Certification Process
The Purpose
Designed to evaluate a candidate’s mastery of the
four core areas in the chamber profession




Management
Planning & Development
Membership & Communication
Operations
CCE Certification Process
The Five Steps
1. Application
2. Essays
3. Oral Presentation
4. Interview
5. Exam
CCE Certification Process
The Five Steps
Step One – The Application
 Application
 Supporting documentation
 References
 Notebook
2014 CCE Application
Points Worksheet
My ACCE
1
2
3
My ACCE
How you earn points
• Education
• Continuing Education
 National conventions
 Regional training
 State meetings
 Teleseminar
 Institute
CCE Application –
Education Section
CCE Application – Continuing Ed.
How you earn points
• Professional Contributions
 Presenter or author
• Leadership
 Board officer for national or local committee
 Board member for national or local committee
• Awards
 Awards or honors
 Other designations
CCE Application – Leadership
Application: Supporting Documents
 Financial statements for the most recent 3 years
which include at least 1 year of audited statements
 Annual budget – 2 most current years
 Chamber Long Range Strategic Plan
 Chamber Annual Business Plan or Program of Work
 Chamber Annual Report
 Chamber Staff Organization Chart
 Personnel & Policy Manual
 Position Description for your position
 Resume for years in the chamber profession
 6 references – checked prior to interview process
The Notebook
• Five three-ring binder duplicate notebooks
• Printed on-line application
• ACCE Activity Report
• Supporting Documents: begin now
collecting this information!
CCE Certification Process
The Five Steps
Step 2 - The Essays
Purpose: to evaluate the candidate’s written communication skills
• Topic is from the chamber profession Body of
Knowledge and approved by CCE Commission
• The two-page essay is evaluated by Commission &
communication specialist
• Second 1-page essay outlining your financial
procedures to protect the board’s fiduciary
responsibilities
CCE Certification Process
The Five Steps
Step 3 - The Oral Presentation
Purpose: To evaluate the candidate’s oral presentation skills
• 10 minute formal presentation to a panel of CCE
commissioners
• Presentation on primary essay topic
• PowerPoint & handouts
CCE Certification Process
The Five Steps
Step 4 – Interview
Purpose: To evaluate candidate’s mastery of career benchmarks
identified in the chamber profession’s Body of Knowledge
• Interview with CCE commissioners
• Highlights your role as a leader in the chamber
profession
• Review of notebook materials (application/supporting
documents)
• Commitment to the chamber profession
• Must pass to continue to the next step
CCE Application Process
The Five Steps
Step 5 – Exam
Purpose: Written exam to evaluate candidate’s in-depth knowledge
of chamber operations as highlighted in the chamber
profession Body of Knowledge.
•
•
•
•
•
•
On the chamber profession Body of Knowledge
Recommended Reading List “MUST READ”
Multiple choice & short answer
Taken at a local CCE’s chamber
Given 4 hours to complete
Must pass to receive the designation
Are You READY??
• Resources:
CCE Commissioners
Class of 2013
CCE Mentors: Do you have one?
ACCE staff:
John Carlson
Director, Professional Development
jcarlson@acce.org
703.998.3536
Thank You!