The Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce announced that it has earned the prestigious PACP Accredited Chamber designation from the Pennsylvania Association of Chamber Professionals (PACP), becoming just the fourth chamber in Pennsylvania to achieve this distinction.

The chamber was formally recognized during the awards ceremony at the 2026 PACP Chamber Professionals & Leadership Conference, held Oct. 26-28 at the Penn Harris Hotel in Camp Hill.

The PACP Accredited Chamber Program is one of the association’s highest honors, recognizing chambers of commerce that demonstrate excellence in organizational management, operations and leadership.

Modeled after the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s accreditation program, the PACP program establishes standards of organizational excellence and provides a comprehensive framework for evaluating a chamber’s effectiveness and overall operations.

To earn accreditation, chambers undergo a thorough organizational assessment and must demonstrate that they meet established standards of excellence. Applications are evaluated by an examining committee, with accreditation awarded only to those chambers that successfully meet the program’s criteria.

“Earning accreditation from the Pennsylvania Association of Chamber Professionals is a meaningful milestone for the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce and the business community we serve,” said Robert S. Carl Jr., chamber president and CEO. “This designation reflects our commitment to high standards in leadership, operations and member service.

“Our members and partners count on us to be a strong advocate and a trusted resource, and we will continue working every day to help Schuylkill County grow and thrive.”

With the achievement, the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce joins an exclusive group of PACP Accredited Chambers: the Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce; the Greene County Chamber of Commerce; and the Indiana County Chamber of Commerce.

PACP is a statewide professional development association dedicated to supporting chamber of commerce executives and staff through education, networking, professional development and resources that strengthen chamber leadership across Pennsylvania.