Chambers of Commerce
All across the country, chambers of commerce work with state and local governments and elected officials to ensure job creators have a seat at the table where they do business. Trust in business is especially high at the local level, and chambers of commerce play an important role by fostering strong economies that enable employers to grow, thrive, and strengthen their communities.
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Lawmakers, Local Businesses Talk Pro-Growth Tax Policy at In-District Roundtables
In partnership with state and local chambers, the U.S. Chamber is convening local business leaders and federal lawmakers for conversations on pro-growth tax policy across America.
Institute for Organization Management
This Is IOM Podcast
A podcast from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Organization Management. This show is a chance to get to know the stakeholders that make Institute possible.
Accreditation
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Find Your Accredited Chamber of Commerce
The Accreditation Program facilitates continuing excellence in the chamber industry to foster a pro-business environment across America.
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U.S. Chamber members range from small businesses and chambers of commerce across the country to startups in fast-growing sectors, leading industry associations, and global corporations.
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Our Work
The U.S. Chamber works closely with a nationwide network of state and local chambers. Through this strong partnership, the U.S. Chamber has broad reach and deep relationships in communities across the country. In turn, state and local chambers have a powerful advocate in Washington. Together, we promote policies that create healthy business climates, from legal reform and smart regulation to workforce development and infrastructure.
Events
- Intellectual Property19th Annual USPTO IP Attaché RoundtableTuesday, December 0908:30 AM EST - 11:00 AM ESTJW Marriott Washington DC, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004Learn More
- Security and ResilienceDisaster Resilience Forum: Beyond the PayoffWednesday, December 1008:30 AM EST - 10:30 AM ESTCharleston Marriott, Charleston, South CarolinaLearn More
- Chambers of Commerce2026 Winter InstituteSunday, January 04 - Thursday, January 0802:30 PM EST - 11:30 AM ESTVirtualLearn More
Latest Content
- Ethical drift describes how boards slowly deviate from good governance through small, cumulative choices, but they can get back on track by understanding and addressing these patterns.An ethical mindset serves as a guiding compass for chambers of commerce leaders navigating turbulent times, providing clarity and focus by grounding decisions in integrity and purpose.Volunteers, when trained and supported, can drive membership growth, sponsorship revenue, and deeper community engagement for chambers and associations.Inspiring leadership and creating meaningful connections are key to turning volunteers into ambassadors who drive organizational success.Hardy Smith, IOM shares five practical strategies to plan, recruit, train, and retain volunteers—while avoiding common pitfalls and adapting to modern trends like flexible, hybrid, and micro-volunteering.Quick overview of IOM’s 96-hour, four-site program—covering curriculum, pricing, discounts/scholarships, site cultures, 2026 dates/deadlines, and no prerequisites.Purpose-driven organizations can reclaim trust and relevance in a noisy world by empowering their members as authentic influencers who share compelling, relatable stories that connect with and inspire their communities.Effective volunteer management involves aligning roles with motivations, providing clarity, fostering engagement, and showing appreciation to transform volunteers into impactful, mission-driven partners.Effective volunteer management aligns roles, fosters clarity, appreciation, and engagement, transforming volunteers into mission-driven partners for greater impact.
