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.
Institute for Organization Management
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
- Chambers of Commerce
Accreditation in the newsLocal press coverage of chambers celebrating their Accreditation achievements.
The Accreditation Program facilitates continuing excellence in the chamber industry to foster a pro-business environment across America.
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.
Discover the ROI Chamber membership can deliver for you.
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
Latest Content
- 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.Effective volunteer management transforms volunteers into mission-driven partners through clarity, meaningful roles, appreciation, and strategic engagement.New venture aims to train 40,000 entrepreneurs on how to use AI to grow and competeStrong governance is essential for organizational success, requiring a committed board, adherence to legal responsibilities, strategic planning, and a focus on accountability to ensure long-term effectiveness and growth.
