MT. VERNON — The Greater Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce was recently announced as the IACCE Outstanding Chamber of the Year. The award was presented at the Illinois Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (IACCE) Annual Celebration & Awards Dinner this past Thursday.

Executive Director Mike Beard says any Chamber in the state of Illinois can apply if they meet the criteria for the award.

Beard says he’s proud that of the 135 members of the IACCE, they were the ones able to bring this award home.

The award highlights accomplishments in the areas of leadership, governance, finance, advocacy and membership development.