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A chamber of commerce is a form of business network, e.g., a local organization of business whose goal is to further the interests of businesses. business owners in towns and cities form these local societies to advocate on behalf of the business community. Local businesses are members, and they elect a board of directors or executive council to set policy for the chamber. The board or council then hires a President, CEO, or Executive Director, plus staffing appropriate to size, to run the organization.
A trade association, also known as an industry trade group, business association, or sector association is an organization founded and funded by businesses that operate in a specific industry. An industry trade association participates in public relations activities such as advertising, education, political donations, lobbying, and publishing, but its main focus is collaboration between companies, or standardization. Associations may offer other services, such as producing conferences, networking or charitable events or offering classes or educational materials. Many associations are non-profit organizations governed by bylaws and directed by officers who are also members.
Chambers of Commerce by County
Alamo Asian American Chamber of Commerce
Alamo City Black Chamber of Commerce
Alamo Heights Chamber of Commerce
Leon Valley Area Chamber of Commerce
North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
San Antonio LGBT Chamber of Commerce
San Antonio Women's Chamber of Commerce
Trade Groups & Associations
- American Subcontractors Association - National
- American Subcontractors Association San Antonio
- Associated General Contractors
- Associated Builders Contractors, Inc. National
- Associated Builders Contractors, Inc. South Texas Chapter
- Hispanic Contractors de San Antonio, Inc.
- National Association of Women Business Owners - National
- National Association of Women Business Owners - San Antonio
- National Association of Women In Construction - National
- National Association of Women In Construction - San Antonio
- San Antonio Manufacturers Association
- San Antonio Economic Development Foundation
- San Antonio Retail Merchants Association
- The Associated General Contractors - San Antonio Chapter
Economic / Community Development
- 10/35 Economic Development Alliance
- Boerne-Kendall County Economic Development Corporation
- Castroville Economic Development Corporation
- Converse Economic Development Corporation
- Floresville Economic Development Corporation
- Helotes Economic Development Corporation
- Kerr County Economic Development Corporation
- Leon Valley Economic Development Corporation
- Schertz Economic Development Corporation
- Seguin Economic Development Corporation
- San Antonio Economic Development Foundation
- San Antonio for Growth on the Eastside (SAGE)
- Texas Economic Development Council
- Universal City Industrial Development Corporation
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