The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce has been awarded a high ranking accreditation.

The United States Chamber of Commerce has given Lubbock’s Chamber their highest award, a 5-Star Accreditation.

This marks Lubbock as having the only chamber in North America to receive the 5-Star accreditation for the second consecutive year.

The accreditation is awarded to organizations that possess quality programs, clear organizational procedures, and that prove to be a catalyst for positive action in their community.

Lubbock’s chamber was also named the Chamber of the Year by the American Chamber of Commerce Executives.

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