The U.S. Chamber of Commerce awarded the Bossier Chamber of Commerce with 4-Star Accreditation for its policies, organizational procedures and impact on the community.

“Accreditation validates a chamber as having programs that benefit their local economy and for positively influencing action in their community,” said Raymond P. Towle, IOM, CAE, U.S. Chamber Executive Director of Political Affairs and Federation Relations. “We applaud these organizations for advancing the principles of free enterprise.”

In order to receive Accreditation, a chamber must meet minimum standards in their operations and programs, including areas of governance, government affairs, and technology. This extensive self-review can take six to nine months to complete.

“Achieving 4-Star Accreditation from the U.S. Chamber is a huge compliment to not only the staff and leadership of the Bossier Chamber, it is a testament to the growth and innovative thinking of our business community, local government officials, school systems and their collective commitment to the area,” said Jason Smith, V.P. of Citizen’s National Bank and Chairman of the Bossier Chamber Board of Directors.

Bossier Chamber President Lisa Johnson said, “We are honored to receive this 4-Star achievement and join the top 3 percent of chambers nationwide.”