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Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Mark Owens has been designated as a Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE). Bob Quick, CCE, president presented Owens the certification.
“The CCE program assesses and tests the applicant's knowledge of core chamber management areas —management, planning and development, membership and communication, and operations,” Bob Quick, CCE, president, said.
“Chamber professionals who are designated CCEs have rightfully earned this outstanding recognition through hard work, countless hours of dedication to their field, and leadership of their chamber to achieve the chamber’s goals. We are proud to have this year’s class join a long tradition of professional excellence.”
Owens is one of nine chamber professionals to earn the Certified Chamber Executive designation in 2017. The nine leaders represent chambers of commerce in six states, including Alabama, Indiana, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.
CCE is recognized by many as the highest, and most elite, professional designation in the chamber of commerce profession. It’s the only globally recognized certification program exclusive to the chamber of commerce industry.
“It is a honor to receive this designation that recognizes a milestone in professional development. It would not have been possible without the support of our team and community,” said Owens.
ACCE is an association of more than 7,500 chamber of commerce professionals, and 1,300 chambers of commerce, around the world.
Certified Chamber Executives were recognized at ACCE’s annual Awards Show, hosted this year in Nashville, Tennessee.