Relationship Opportunities

An essential part of managing a chamber, or as a member of its staff, is having easy access to important tools designed with your success in mind. Through surveys and other methods of feedback, we are always looking for ways to expand or improve these benefits. Here is a brief outline of the tool box that is opened when your chamber invests in a CCEO membership.

Chamber of Commerce Member

As a Member you become an affiliate member of CCEO with the following ROI benefits:

  • Access to "Members Only" section of the website with proprietary information on surveys & research, "Best Practices" samples from other chambers on events, management practices, policies and much more.
  • The members only newsletter with valuable up-to-date information about our profession & local chamber management.
  • Timely issue alerts that can have important implications for you & your chamber.
  • Networking opportunities with exchanges of “best practices” information and practical ideas.
  • Scholarships for professional growth and advancement (by application) to attend CCEO conferences and seminars, as well as conferences and programs sponsored by the U.S. Chamber and ACCE (American Chamber of Commerce Executives).
  • Substantially reduced fees for the many programs we offer throughout the year.
  • Professional accreditation & recognition programs: Chamber of Commerce Executives of Ohio-Accredited Professional (CCEO-AP) and Professional of the Year.
  • Orientation sessions and support network for those who are new to the chamber profession.
  • Assistance with customized facilitation services for strategic planning retreats, board training, staff transition planning, and other planning needs.
  • Confidential & personalized advice.

Business Partner

As a Business Partner you become an affiliate member of CCEO with the following ROI benefits:

  • Directory listing with your contact information in every issue of our newsletter
  • Access to updated contact information to market your products and services to nearly 200 chambers. (This up-to-date directory is not available anywhere else!)
  • Access to the "Member Only" section on our web site.
  • You will receive notices of sponsoring opportunities at our conference & events in advance of businesses that are not Business Partner members.
  • As a conference or event sponsor, you receive a prime location for your exhibit based on the promptness of your commitment.
  • Special advertising opportunities


Your annual investment as a Business Partner not only supports our mission - Fostering Excellence in Chamber Leadership - but will also result in a real return on your investment! 

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