One Southern Indiana Director Accepted in Exclusive National Program 

One Southern Indiana Director of Investor Relations, Melissa Sprigler, has been accepted to the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) Next Generation Leadership Program. The exclusive program is a nationally recognized and participatory program that cultivates the next generation of commerce professionals through targeted professional development.  

This year, only 13 applicants nationwide were selected for the Next Generation Leadership program. ACCE is based out of Alexandria, Va. and serves over 9,000 professionals who work with more than 1,300 chambers of commerce across the United States. To deliver an exceptional leadership training experience, ACCE has partnered with BetterCulture, a nationally recognized expert in leadership development and workplace culture.  

“I’m incredibly honored to be selected for ACCE’s Next Generation Leadership Program,” shares Melissa Sprigler. “This is a unique opportunity to grow alongside some of the brightest chamber professionals in the country while learning how to better serve our investors, members, and community. I’m excited to bring back new insights, tools, and strategies that will help strengthen the work we do every day at One Southern Indiana.” 

“Melissa’s selection to this prestigious program is not only a reflection of her dedication and talent but also is a testament to the strength of our team at 1si,” says Lance Allison, One Southern Indiana President & CEO. “Being one of only 13 chamber professionals chosen nationwide is a tremendous honor, and we’re proud to be part of a program that invests in the future of chamber leadership. This is an incredible opportunity to grow, learn, and elevate the impact we have in our region.” 

The mission of ACCE is to support and develop chamber professionals to lead businesses and their communities. ACCE identifies and analyzes trends affecting communities, shares best practices, and develops benchmarking studies, in addition to providing other tools to help chamber leaders manage and improve operations at their organization and achieve the highest impact in their communities.