chamber of commerce

noun phrase

: an association of businesspeople to promote commercial and industrial interests in the community

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According to the city chamber of commerce, more than 300 new businesses opened between 2011 and 2016. Alex Gurley, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025 Community Organizations Nearly every community has a chamber of commerce. John Hall, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025 Joining organizations like your local chamber of commerce, attending industry events and sharing thought leadership can elevate a business owner’s reputation and create networking opportunities. Ines Nasri, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025 Earlier in the day, Ava had joined me on a visit to Bologna’s chamber of commerce, housed in a 14th-century brick building in the center of town. Marcia Desanctis, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chamber of commerce

Word History

First Known Use

1683, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of chamber of commerce was in 1683

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“Chamber of commerce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chamber%20of%20commerce. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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