Chamber of Commerce Seal of Approval: Trusted. Independent. Impactful.

Programs that earn our Chamber of Commerce Seal of Approval have met rigorous standards for educational quality, instructional integrity, and community value.

We collaborate with external partners whose missions align with ours—to support lifelong learning and economic development. Importantly, these partners have no commercial interest or financial stake in the subject matter being presented. They are not stockholders, business partners, or beneficiaries of any kind. Their involvement is based solely on shared values and a commitment to community enrichment.



We proudly extend our endorsement to select non-Chamber activities when they demonstrate:

• No Commercial Bias: Our seal comes with a no-sales-pitch guarantee. Programs are evaluated solely on their educational merit—not marketing agendas.
• Qualified Facilitators: Instructors are trained in adult education methods, ensuring content is engaging, relevant, and accessible.
• Clear Learning Objectives: Each program is built on a sound methodology with measurable goals and outcomes.

Collaborative Value:

We partner with organizations to avoid duplicating services and to leverage the strengths of others for the benefit of our community.

SCORE, an affiliate of the U.S. Small Business Administration, along with Ottawa University and the Arizona Commerce Authority, were among the first organizations to earn this accreditation. Their commitment to mentorship and small business education exemplifies the high standards we uphold.

When you see our Seal of Approval, you can trust that the program has been thoroughly vetted and is designed to empower learners—without compromise.