Every five years the local chamber must repeat the entire accreditation process. The accreditation and reaccreditation processes involve fees. In order to help a local chamber attain accreditation, the US Chamber, local chamber members and the local community undertake an extensive effort. The local chamber benefits by functioning more smoothly and enjoying a stronger reputation. The national chamber benefits by promoting standards of effectiveness and cultivating relations with local chambers.
Accreditation means improved representation of the business community' s interests at every level.