We Don't Work for the Government. We Protect the Interests of Business. Who Are We?

Well, we are the River Heights Chamber of Commerce. What is a Chamber of Commerce, you might ask?  A Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary business association whose membership is composed of companies, civic leaders and individual business people whose main objective is to promote the interests of business and the promotion of jobs for the community they represent. We need to look at businesses as employers. The more jobs available, the more people employed. 

In the United States, the first Chamber of Commerce was created in 1768 in New York City! Our own local Chamber of Commerce (River Heights) has its beginnings dating all the way back to 1903! From the very beginning of our country and our local community, the Chamber of Commerce has been there to help make our business community strong.

A Chamber of Commerce does so much more than promote the interests of businesses through political advocacy. Our Chamber of Commerce works for the betterment of local schools and other community institutions as well. It offers a range of programs and services to our members including education, recognition, advice and support on business matters, and opportunities for networking and the sharing of ideas. Our Chamber has been there from the very beginning and continues today to be an advocate for local businesses of all sizes. A community thrives when businesses are strong and jobs are created. A strong business community benefits everyone and everything.

The key ingredient to a strong Chamber is its members. Since 1903, our Chamber has been made up of community leadership and entrepreneurs. These are individuals who work in the community, own local businesses, live in the community, raise their families here, went to local schools, send their children to school, and volunteer unlimited hours to improve the community. 

So no, we don't work for the city, the state or the federal government.  We work for your employer, to maintain a healthy business climate with one common goal, to make your community a better place to live, work and play.