The Conroe Lake Conroe Chamber is in the national spotlight after being named a finalist for the 2025 Chamber of the Year award by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. The honor recognizes outstanding performance in operations, community leadership, and member services.
The Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) has announced that the Conroe Lake Conroe Chamber has been designated a finalist for the 2025 Chamber of the Year award, the most prestigious recognition in the chamber industry.
"The finalists of this year are a testament to the chamber industry's exceptional quality," stated Sheree Anne Kelly, President and CEO of ACCE. "Each has demonstrated how chambers can serve as community partners, forward-thinking leaders, and problem solvers to foster growth and establish a lasting influence on regional prosperity."
The award, sponsored by GrowthZone, recognizes chambers that demonstrate exceptional performance in various critical performance indicators, including operations, member service, and community impact.
Chambers must satisfy stringent criteria in at least three of five performance areas, including net revenue and assets, membership account retention, and membership currency retention, as evaluated by ACCE's Annual Chamber Operations Survey, to qualify for eligibility.
Scott Harper, the president of the Conroe Lake Conroe Chamber, expressed his appreciation for the acknowledgment.
Harper expressed his sincere gratitude and humility regarding his designation as a finalist for the Chamber of the Year award. "The application process is extremely rigorous; applicants must satisfy exceptionally high standards to be considered."
For Harper, you must exhibit excellence in a variety of domains, and the Conroe Lake Conroe Chamber has accomplished that. “This selection serves as confirmation of our efforts,” shared Harper.
The Chamber of the Year award is distinguished by its rigorous competition and exceptional standards, which honor the most influential chambers nationwide.
The Conroe Lake Conroe Chamber is now recognized as a finalist, positioning it in an exclusive group of chambers renowned for their strategic leadership, innovation, and service to the business community.
Finalists are subjected to a multi-stage evaluation that takes into account their financial performance, strategic initiatives, and a comprehensive narrative highlighting their achievements from the previous year.
The Conroe Lake Conroe Chamber's selection emphasizes the value it provides to its members and the broader Montgomery County community, as well as its increasing influence.
The annual convention of ACCE in Philadelphia will disclose the winners on July 23.
