An organisation effectively controlled by local businesses to help promote business and commerce for the benefit of the local business community as a whole.

an association of business people within a given region/area, formed to promote and help commerce and industry in that particular area.

an association of businessmen to protect and promote business interests

a combination of manufacturers, merchants, and others, in order to safeguard their interests and to develop and extend their business, and again shows the effect that increased uncertainty was having on manufactures

a local association of business people organized to promote the welfare of their community, especially its commercial interests

an action coalition designed to meet the needs of both businesses and the community

an association of companies that protects and promotes business interests of its members

a non-profit membership-based organization dedicated to improving the business climate and quality of living within a specific region

a non profit organization designed to serve the community in which it is in

a nonprofit organization

an organization that promotes the economic development of the particular region it represents and often has information you can use to locate potential employers and learn about the city or area

a prime meeting place for decision in the business community

a private, non-profit organization of business and professional people dedicated to improving the economic and civic environment of a community and fostering the growth and prosperity of business

a private voluntary association whose membership consists of companies, civic leaders, and individual business people

a private, voluntary, not-for-profit organization of business and professional people dedicated to improving the economic environment of a community and fostering the development of business growth and prosperity

a professional affiliation of local businesses, often associated with other civic organizations such as the Visitors and Tourism Bureau

a voluntary association that brings elements of the business community together into one single influential and respected voice

a voluntary association whose membership is comprised of companies, civic leaders, and individual business people

a voluntary federation of the business community uniting the efforts of businesses and professional individuals to ensure a healthy economic and socio-economic base to benefit the entire community

a voluntary membership organization of business and professional people, non-profit agencies, and individual community members

a voluntary membership organization of organizations from the for-profit, not for profit and government sectors that is focused on a specific mission as dictated by its membership

a voluntary, member-supported organization of business, industrial, and professional people who are dedicated to develop and promote the prosperity, economic betterment, and general welfare of the Paris area

An organization of business people designed to advance the interests of its members. There are three levels: national, state and local.

organization that organizes businesses in town

A local grouping of businessmen who set out to promote trade in their area by acting as a contact point and by providing information.

A Chamber of Commerce (also referred to in some circles as a Board of Trade, though this phrase is not commonly used in the United States) is a form of business network. The primary goal of a chamber is to improve the business climate in a locality, typically through business networking, lobbying, and common projects and a selection of business services.