South Shore Chamber Of Commerce: South Shore Chamber Wins ACCE Excellence In Communications Award

Hingham MA

31 May, 2022

10:33 PM

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Press release from the South Shore Chamber of Commerce: May 31, 2022 The South Shore Chamber of Commerce has been named one of 13 Communications Award of Excellence winners by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE). ACCE is an association based in Alexandria, Va., that has over 1,600 chambers of commerce and related business and economic development organizations as members, representing more than 9,000 professionals in the industry. ACCE's Awards for Communications Excellence program, generously supported by Meta, is designed to showcase top communications and marketing work of chambers of commerce and similar organizations. Several thousand award entries have been submitted since the launch of the competition, which is now in its 37th year. The South Shore Chamber of Commerce won for their Hello! South Shore campaign which assisted in the regional recovery from the economic impact of COVID-19. The campaign, www.hellosouthshore.com encouraged residents to think of "local" as more than their own neighborhood or town and promoted broader exploration in the region. Through an exciting and robust marketing campaign spotlighting many excursions across the 25 cities and towns throughout the South Shore, the project gave local businesses, organizations and events the much needed support they deserve. After receiving a Regional Pilot Project Grant through the Massachusetts Office of Business Development, the chamber partnered with local towns, businesses and organizations to create a series of excursions that ran throughout the summer. The excursions were designed to spotlight arts, culture, history, outdoors, food, shops, recreation, holiday events, farmers' markets and neighborhoods across the South Shore. "Chambers of commerce create community impact, more so now than ever before," said ACCE President & CEO Sheree Anne Kelly. "Chambers are natural conveners, telling stories that inspire and spur action. That creativity in communications, paired with catalytic leadership within their region, is what earned them this well-deserved recognition." The 13 winning entries will now go on to compete for the Best in Show title within their total annual revenue category. The three winning entries will be revealed at ACCE's annual convention in Indy during the July 27 Awards Show. About the South Shore Chamber of Commerce The South Shore Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit association of businesses representing 25 communities south of Boston. Funded by members and partners businesses for 120 years, the Chamber's mission is to cultivate a stronger South Shore economy by encouraging a robust and diverse business climate; and by supporting the local communities we represent. The South Shore Chamber of Commerce is the largest business organization in the region and holds a 5-star accreditation by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. They are a member-driven, business and community- focused association that brings people together to build a vibrant business climate and continuous economic growth. Members range in size from major international corporations headquartered on the South Shore to small local firms and sole proprietorships. To become a Partner, please visit www.southshorechamber.org or call 781-421-3900. About the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) is the professional society supporting the people who lead local, regional, statewide and international chambers of commerce and related business and economic development organizations. Our membership includes more than 1,600 business/civic organizations worldwide. We provide our members with information resources, thought leadership, education programs, original research, benchmarking, retirement security, and access to a network of peers. This press release was produced by the South Shore Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed here are the author's own.