Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Awarded Prestigious National Chamber of the Year Award
The Jackson Chamber’s VP of Community & Business Engagement Melissa Burgett, Director of Internal Operations Kelly Sharrer, President & CEO Ryan Tarrant and VP of Marketing & Communications Rachel Buchanan accepting the award. Courtesy photo. (July 27, 2026 11:34 AM ET) The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce has been named the 2026 Category Two Chamber of the Year, presented by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE). ACCE is an association based in Alexandria, VA., with over 1,600 chambers of commerce and related business and economic development organizations as members, representing more than 9,000 professionals in the industry. The award, sponsored by GrowthZone, is the most prestigious and competitive award in the chamber industry, recognizing excellence in operations, member service and community leadership. Those honored with the Chamber of the Year designation have demonstrated organizational strength and impacted key community priorities, such as education, transportation, economic prosperity and quality of life. Chamber of the Year winners were announced on Tuesday, July 21, during the Awards Show at ACCE’s Annual Convention in New Orleans, LA. The Jackson Chamber is turning long-term vision into coordinated action through Drive Jackson, a strategic plan focused on quality of place, education, housing, economic vitality,…
Meeka Sova, AD, Michigan Center Schools & Michelle Dubois, Principal, Keicher Elementary
Airdate: July 22nd, 2026
