Apply for Power Chapter Acknowledgement

Power Chapter grants Acknowledgement to Chambers of Commerce based on demonstrated standing within their business communities. Acknowledgement is based on reputation — not on size, revenue, or member count.

Before completing this application, please review the Acknowledgement Standard to understand the five proxies for standing and what is and is not evaluated.

Important

Member count is collected in this application for context only and is not a criterion for Acknowledgement. Power Chapter acknowledges Chambers based on demonstrated reputation and standing, not on size.

Reputation Is The Gate

1 Application Process

The application process consists of the following steps:

Submission: Complete the application below. All fields marked as required must be completed. Optional fields provide additional context but are not mandatory.
Review: Power Chapter reviews the application against the five proxies for standing. Review typically takes 10-15 business days.
Decision: You will be notified of the decision in writing — approved, declined, or held for additional information. If additional information is needed, specific questions will be provided.
Onboarding: If approved, an onboarding conversation is scheduled with your Chamber's leadership to review the Book of Business Building Benefits and the access mechanics.

Application Process

2 Acknowledgement Application

Section A — Institutional Identity

Chamber Legal Name (required)

Chamber Common/Brand Name (if different from legal name)

Year Established (required)

Physical Address (required)

Website URL (required)

Primary Contact Name (required)

Primary Contact Title (required)

Primary Contact Email (required)

Primary Contact Phone (required)

Current Executive Leadership (Name, Title, Year Appointed) (required)

Section B — Length of Operation

Has the Chamber been in continuous operation since establishment?

If no, explain any interruptions (optional)

How many years has the Chamber been serving its current community?

Section C — Member Retention

Approximate Current Member Count (for context only — not a gating criterion)

Member count is collected for context only and is not a criterion for Acknowledgement.

Average Annual Member Retention Rate (percentage or description)

Does the Chamber track member retention year over year?

If yes, briefly describe how (optional)

What is the most common reason members choose to renew?

What is the most common reason members choose not to renew?

Section D — Community Visibility

Is the Chamber referenced by local media? Provide examples if available.

Does the Chamber partner with local government entities? Describe briefly.

Does the Chamber partner with other civic or educational institutions? Describe briefly.

Is the Chamber recognized as a voice for the business community in its region?

Provide 2-3 examples of the Chamber's community involvement or initiatives in the past 24 months.

Section E — Peer Recognition

Is the Chamber a member of its state Chamber of Commerce association? Which one?

Is the Chamber a member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce?

Is the Chamber involved in any regional or national Chamber networks or coalitions? Describe briefly.

Have other Chambers referenced or collaborated with this Chamber? Provide examples if available.

Section F — Leadership Stability

How many individuals have held the primary executive leadership role in the past 10 years?

Average tenure of executive leadership over the past decade

Brief description of the Chamber's governance structure (board composition, election process, etc.)

Section G — Acknowledgement Interest

How did the Chamber learn about Power Chapter?

Why is the Chamber interested in Power Chapter Acknowledgement?

Is there anything else Power Chapter should know about the Chamber's standing, history, or community role?

By submitting this application, the Chamber confirms that the information provided is accurate to the best of its knowledge. Power Chapter will review the application against the Acknowledgement Standard and notify the Chamber of the decision in writing.

Acknowledgement Standard

Applications are reviewed against the five proxies for standing: length of operation, member retention, community visibility, peer recognition, and leadership stability. Size is not a factor. The standard is reputation. The process is consistent for every applicant.