Georgia Chamber of Commerce Named 2018 State Chamber of the Year; Council of State Chambers Elects Officers and Directors

Press Release • updated: Sep 25, 2018
Georgia Chamber Accepts State Chamber of the Year Award

ALEXANDRIA, Va., September 25, 2018 (Newswire.com) - The Council of State Chambers announced today that the Georgia Chamber of Commerce has been named the 2018 "State Chamber of the Year." The purpose of the annual State Chamber of the Year award is to bring attention to innovative initiatives and best practices that advance state chambers' mission and work and to provide deserved recognition to state chambers and their leaders who have distinguished themselves by providing exceptional services and results for their members.

"We are incredibly honored to receive this award and join a list of past recipients who have worked diligently to improve the quality of life and business climate statewide," said Georgia Chamber President & CEO, Chris Clark. "Our success would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of our Board Members, executive leadership, partners, committees, and staff who have been instrumental in our efforts to strengthen our organization and represent the state of Georgia as its longest-serving business advocate."

We are incredibly honored to receive this award and join a list of past recipients who have worked diligently to improve the quality of life and business climate statewide.

Chris Clark, President & CEO, Georgia Chamber of Commerce

The Georgia Chamber was recognized during the 95th Annual Meeting of the Council of State Chambers in New Orleans, Louisiana. Also recognized for outstanding achievement were the:


About the State Chamber of the Year Award
The judges, who themselves are seasoned state chamber of commerce leaders, evaluated applicants in six different areas of achievement:

  • Public Policy — Shaping public policy through original research, surveys, communications, lobbying, member engagement, public engagement, and/or other means to achieve positive results for the business community.
  • Political Engagement — Advancing causes of critical importance to the business community directly or through affiliated entities (e.g., a PAC) with regard to issues, candidates, and other electoral activities.
  • Membership and Development — Measurable success in growing membership and other financial resources to support the mission of the organization.
  • Organizational Development — Development of the state chamber organization through the innovative use of technology, the enhancement of its facilities, the professional development of its staff, the work of associated entities such as its foundation, the creation of internal efficiency, etc.
  • Communications Program — Development of innovative and effective communications programming or communications products that have produced a significant impact on the organization, the chamber membership, and/ or the state the chamber serves.
  • Member Services — Development and provision of exceptional member services through offering educational programs, member discount programs, major events or member products that have addressed a particular need for chamber members, and/or produced significant revenue for the chamber.


Council of State Chambers Elects Officers and Directors
During their Annual Meeting, COSC members also elected Officers and Directors for 2018-19. Fred Morgan, President & CEO of the State Chamber of Oklahoma, was elected to continue on as Chair of the Board of Directors; Mark Wilson, President & CEO of the Florida Chamber, was elected to continue on as Vice Chair; and Chris Clark, President & CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce was elected to continue on as Treasurer & Secretary. Kevin Brinegar, President & CEO of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, will serve as Immediate Past Chair. Members elected to serve as Directors for 2018-19 are:

  • Rich Studley (Michigan Chamber)
  • Heather Briccett (Business Council of New York State)
  • Dan Mehan (Missouri Chamber)
  • Gene Barr (Georgia Chamber)
  • Sherry Menor-McNamara (Chamber of Commerce Hawaii)
  • Kris Johnson (Association of Washington Business)
  • Rob Engstrom, ex officio (U.S. Chamber)
  • Scott Waller, ex officio (Mississippi Chamber)

About the Council of State Chambers
Founded in 1924, the Council of State Chambers is the national organization for state chamber CEOs and their executive leadership. The purpose of the Council of State Chambers is to promote cooperation among state chambers of commerce, strengthen existing state chambers, and promote the state chamber of commerce movement throughout the country.

Source: Council of State Chambers (COSC)

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