chamber of commerce

American  

noun

1. an association, primarily of people in business, to promote the commercial interests of an area. C of C

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chamber of commerce British  

noun

1. (sometimes capitals) an organization composed mainly of local businessmen to promote, regulate, and protect their interests

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Etymology

Origin of chamber of commerce

First recorded in 1780–90

Example Sentences

While Sioux City leaders had largely stayed mum, the local chamber of commerce was brokering a deal to drop the charges.

From The Wall Street Journal

Musk and his staff told the chamber of commerce that xAI had three main concerns when setting up shop in Memphis: power, water and speed.

From The Wall Street Journal

It could take months before the benefits of Jaguar Land Rover resuming production filters down to the supply chain, a chamber of commerce said.

From BBC

Valencia's chamber of commerce estimated that 48,000 companies have been affected.

From BBC

The shindig at first seemed like any other Hispanic chamber of commerce event, with people handing me business cards like dealers at a blackjack table.

From Los Angeles Times