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The Surprise Regional Chamber of Commerce is a business organization with a vested interest in the communities of El-Mirage, Sun City, Sun City West, Surprise, Waddell and Youngtown. We are an organization of businesses seeking to further their collective interests and to advocate on behalf of the community at large, economic prosperity and business interests. We are a business-led civic and economic advancement entity not affiliated with any governmental entity.What You Need to Know About the Chamber
The Chamber and Public Policy. Fighting for Businesses Small and Large!
Chris Herring
Public Policy Chair
Surprise Regional Chamber of Commerce
"One of the most valuable, and often overlooked functions of a chamber is being an advocate for the business community. The Chamber works to represent the collective voice of the business community. Whether it's setting legislative goals, working with our lobbyist, sending out Action Alerts or keeping voters informed through our forums/scorecards, the goal is ensuring an environment where business can prosper."
The Chamber recommends you familiarize yourself with the some best practice recommendations of the National League of Cities.
The National League of Cities is the nation’s oldest and largest organization devoted to strengthening and promoting cities as centers of opportunity, leadership and governance. NLC is a resource and advocate for more than 1,600 member cities and the 49 state municipal leagues, representing 19,000 cities and towns and more than 218 million Americans. Through its Center for Research and Innovation, NLC provides research and analysis on key topics and trends important to cities.
The Surprise Regional Chamber of Commerce strives to further the collective interests of the business community, champion free-enterprise, and work to solve challenges faced by business owners. Signature programs include advocacy activities, digital/internet marketing promotions, and business retention programs (buy local/shop local campaigns). Meeting attendance is never required. Members don't need to lift a finger to receive benefits from the Chamber!
Chambers of commerce started as associations of business owners who promoted and protected the interests of the business community. In the 1950's many chambers morphed into civic organizations that also focused on Parades, Parties, and Pageants (AKA, 3-P chambers). During the 1960's many chambers became well known for social events, also known as mixers (networking events with adult beverages). Beginning in the 21st Century, many chambers started shifting back to their original purpose of representing the interests of the business community. Today's modern chamber is focused on advocacy and is typically referred to as a 3-C chamber in the industry. The 3-C designation in the chamber profession, is used because these chambers exist to be a Catalyst for business growth, A Convener for leaders and influencers, And a Champion for healthier communities. Today chambers fall on a broad spectrum of business models, from those that focus events and mixers, to some of the most influential business lobbying organizations in the community and the U.S.
The Surprise Regional Chamber of Commerce is a 3-C chamber.
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