The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has been in existence since 1912. President William Howard Taft first brought the concept for an organization which would represent the concerns of U.S. businesses in an address before Congress in December of 1911.

National Chamber of Commerce Week is celebrated the week after Labor Day week to recognize the important role Chambers play in the economic vitality of communities. The Chamber of Commerce’s primary objective is to strengthen local enterprises of all sizes and the best way to honor this organization is to use the services of local chamber businesses. Think Local First!