Robert W. Heidt Jr., Glendale Chamber of Commerce, President & CEO, has been selected by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) to participate in a unique leadership development opportunity with nine other chamber of commerce professionals from communities throughout the United States.
The Chamber Leadership Diversity Program is an immersive executive development program that provides chamber of commerce professionals with education and networks to advance their careers, contribute to the future of the industry and create meaningful change in their communities.
“Robert Heidt brings the power of diversity and inclusion to the Glendale Chamber, its members, and the Glendale Business Community. His participation in the ACCE Leadership Diversity Program will not only strengthen his focus on Diversity and Inclusion, but help to create an environment of respect, involvement, and connection within our Glendale community and the Arizona Chambers of Commerce Community.” says Kate Kochenderfer, Board Chair of the Glendale Chamber and Director of Supply Chain, Transportation and Flight Services for Salt River Project (SRP).
Over the course of the three-year program, participants will engage in a range of professional development opportunities designed to equip them with knowledge of best practices in chamber leadership, a strong peer network and national connections to advance their work.
“Increasing diversity and inclusion throughout the chamber industry remains a top priority for ACCE,” said Sheree Anne Kelly, ACCE’s President and CEO. “We are excited to bring together this impressive group of chamber leaders who bring a variety of skills and depth of knowledge to the program. In addition to providing robust professional development and a strong peer cohort experience, we will leverage their participation as a sounding board on issues critical to the future of the chamber industry.”
Leaders selected to participate in the Chamber Leadership Diversity Program represent a variety of chamber roles and communities across the country.
The Glendale Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit, membership-driven organization comprised of nearly 1,300 business enterprises, civic organizations, educational institutions, and individuals. Our mission is to provide leadership that facilitates the creation of a prosperous regional economy and effective advocacy for our members and the business community. Investing in the Glendale community through Chamber membership supports a program of work that includes economic development, education and talent development, public policy, transportation and infrastructure, technology, as well as business attraction, retention, and expansion.
The Glendale Chamber builds its program of work around the three core principles, an investment in membership brings: business connection, community impact and economic prosperity
The Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, founded in 1914, serves more than 7,500 chamber of commerce professionals, and 1,300 chambers of commerce or similar organizations, around the world. ACCE’s members come from nearly each of the largest 100 metropolitan regions in the United States. Based in Alexandria, Virginia, the mission of ACCE is to support chamber professionals so they can lead their communities. Learn more about us by visiting www.ACCE.org.
