The Florida Chamber of Commerce[1] will join chambers across the country Wednesday in recognizing National Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day, a nationwide celebration of the organizations that advocate for businesses.
Observed annually on the third Wednesday in October, the day highlights the role local chambers play in making their areas more competitive. From rural counties to major metros, more than 200 local and regional chambers make up the Florida Chamber’s statewide network.
“Local chambers are the heartbeat of Florida’s communities. They give businesses a voice, champion entrepreneurship, and bring the Florida 2030 Blueprint to life at the local level,” said Mark Wilson, President and CEO of the Florida Chamber.
“We’re proud to work to ensure Florida remains the best place in the world to live, work, learn, and do business with Florida’s local chamber network. As I’ve said many times, show me a strong community and I’ll show you a strong chamber.”
Throughout the day, the Florida Chamber will spotlight local chambers that have demonstrated exceptional leadership in workforce development, infrastructure planning and community partnerships.
Businesses and residents are encouraged to participate by sharing stories about their local chambers and tagging them online using #SupportYourLocalChamber, #FloridaChamber and #FloridaBusiness.
References
- ^ Florida Chamber of Commerce (www.flchamber.com)