chamber of commerce

noun phrase

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

Examples of chamber of commerce in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The chamber of commerce says 39,000 businesses have been affected in the region that's a hub of defense and aerospace industries, including Airbus, Dassault and Thales. — ABC News, 29 July 2026

Sandy Anderson, the chamber of commerce’s vice president of member services, kicked off the ribbon cutting by praising the market for its commitment to local businesses. — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2026

Business For Good San Diego, a chamber of commerce for companies that advance social or environmental causes, will target the grant funds toward, above all, underserved populations, offering entrepreneurial education and advocacy. — Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2026

Before going at it alone, determine whether these types of resources already exist through a local chamber of commerce, economic development organization, industry association, or business support organization. — Rob Falzon, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1683, in the meaning defined above