Chamber of commerce




This article is about trade organizations globally. For the American business lobbying organization, see United States Chamber of Commerce.





Former headquarters of Chamber of Commerce of the State of New York, the oldest Chamber of commerce in the United States, established in 1768 during the British Colonial Period


A chamber of commerce (or board of trade) is a form of business network, for example, a local organization of businesses 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.


The first chamber of commerce was founded in 1599 in Marseille, France.[1][2][3][4] Another official chamber of commerce would follow 65 years later, probably[vague] in Bruges, then part of the Spanish Netherlands.


The world's oldest English-speaking chamber of commerce is the Jersey Chamber founded in February 1768,[5] the same year the New York City Chamber was founded,[6] The oldest known existing chamber in the English-speaking world with continuous records, the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce,[7] was founded in 1783. However, Hull Chamber of Commerce[8] is the UK's oldest, followed by those of Leeds and of Belfast in present day Northern Ireland.[citation needed]


As a non-governmental institution, a chamber of commerce has no direct role in the writing and passage of laws and regulations that affect businesses. It may however, lobby in an attempt to get laws passed that are favorable to businesses.




Contents






  • 1 Characteristics


  • 2 Chamber models


    • 2.1 Community, city and regional chambers


    • 2.2 Community chambers


    • 2.3 City chambers


    • 2.4 State chambers


    • 2.5 National and international chambers


    • 2.6 Compulsory or public-law chambers


    • 2.7 Continental/private law chambers


    • 2.8 Multilateral chambers




  • 3 Surveys


  • 4 See also


  • 5 References


  • 6 External links





Characteristics


Membership in an individual chamber can range from a few dozen to well over 800,000, as is the case with the Paris Île-de-France Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry.[9] Some chamber organizations in China report even larger membership numbers. Chambers of commerce can range in scope from individual neighborhoods within a city or town up to an international chamber of commerce.[10]


In the United States, chambers do not operate in the same manner as the Better Business Bureau in that, while the BBB has the authority to bind its members under a formal operation doctrine (and, thus, can remove them if complaints arise regarding their services), the local chamber membership is either voluntary or required by law. In addition, Chambers represent the interests of businesses, while the BBB represents both the interests of businesses and the general public.[citation needed] Some Chambers are partially funded by local government, others are non-profit, and some are a combination of the two. Chambers of commerce also can include economic development corporations or groups (though the latter can sometimes be a formal branch of a local government, the groups work together and may in some cases share office facilities) as well as tourism and visitor bureaus.[citation needed]


Some chambers have joined state, national (such as the United States Chamber of Commerce and the British Chambers of Commerce) and even international bodies (such as Eurochambres, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Worldchambers). Currently, there are about 13,000 chambers registered in the official Worldchambers Network registry, and the chamber of commerce network is the largest business network globally. This network is informal, with each local chamber incorporated and operating separately, rather than as a chapter of a national or state chamber.[citation needed]



Chamber models



Community, city and regional chambers


Chambers of commerce in the United States can be considered community, city, regional, state, or nationwide (United States Chamber of Commerce). City Chambers work on the local level to bring the business community together to develop strong local networks, which can result in a business-to-business exchange. In most cases, city Chambers work with their local government, such as their mayor, their city council and local representatives to develop pro-business initiatives.[11]
There are also bilateral chambers of commerce that link the business environments of two countries (e.g. Romanian-American Chamber of Commerce, Moldovan–American Chamber of Commerce).



Community chambers


Community chambers of commerce started[when?] in the UK and later spread to in the US, becoming city chambers of commerce as communities developed and became larger. Community chambers of commerce are smaller and most[quantify] have a limit on numbers of members.[12]



City chambers



The Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce in Marlborough, Massachusetts

The Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce in Marlborough, Massachusetts


City chambers of commerce have a long history in the US. The Charleston Chamber of Commerce is one of the oldest, dating back to colonial 1773.[13] That same year, Boston's Chamber of Commerce organized a seminal tax protest: The Boston Tea Party.[14]


In 2005 there were 2,800 chambers of commerce in the United States and 102 chambers representing U.S. businesses overseas.[11] According to the Association for Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE), there are approximately 3,000 chambers of commerce with at least one staff person and "thousands more established as strictly volunteer entities".[15]



State chambers


State chambers of commerce are much different from local and regional chambers of commerce, as they work on state and sometimes federal issues impacting the business community. Just as the local chamber is critical to the local business community, state chambers serve a unique function, serving as a third party voice on important business legislation that impact the business community and are critical in shaping legislation in their respective state. State Chambers work with their Governor, state representatives, state senators, US congressional leaders and US Senators. In comparison with state trade associations, which serve as a voice and resource to a particular industry, state chambers are looked to as a respected voice, representing the entire business community to enhance and advocate for a better business environment.



National and international chambers


Understanding the National or International need for understanding and information is the key service that these level of chambers of commerce provide. These services are in most cases are at no fee or cost to their members, some of the resources offer personal and/or business services that may have a very low fee (Memberships to other association like the NRA etc.).



Compulsory or public-law chambers


Under the compulsory or public law model, enterprises of certain sizes, types, or sectors are obliged to become members of the chamber. This model is common in European Union countries (e.g. France,[16] Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria), as well as Japan. Main tasks of the chambers are foreign trade promotion, vocational training, regional economic development, and general services to their members. The chambers were given responsibilities of public administration in various fields by the state which they exercise in order management. The chambers also have a consultative function; this means the chambers must be consulted whenever a new law related to industry or commerce is proposed.[17]


In Germany, the chambers of commerce and industry (IHK - Industrie- und Handelskammer) and the chambers of skilled crafts (HwK - Handwerkskammer) are public statutory bodies with self-administration under the inspectorate of the state ministry of economy. Enterprises are members by law according to the chamber act (IHK-Gesetz) of 1956. Because of this, such chambers are much bigger than chambers under private law. IHK Munich, the biggest German chamber of commerce, has 350,000 member companies.[18] Germany also has compulsory chambers for "free occupations" such as architects, dentists, engineers, lawyers, notaries, physicians and pharmacists.



Continental/private law chambers


Under the private model, which exists in English-speaking countries like USA, Canada or the UK, but as well in Sweden, Finland,[citation needed]Norway and Denmark, companies are not obligated to become chamber members. However, companies often become members to develop their business contacts and, regarding the local chambers (the most common level of organization), to demonstrate a commitment to the local economy. Though governments are not required to consult chambers on proposed laws, the chambers are often contacted given their local influence and membership numbers.



Multilateral chambers


A multilateral chamber is formed of companies (and sometimes individuals) from different countries with a common business interest towards or in a specific country. It can further be active in representing the interests of local and foreign investors in that specific country, achieved through promotion and proactivity regarding the general business environment. Multilateral chambers of commerce are independent entities strengthening business relations and interactions between all economic players, and their members may benefit from a broad range of activities that enhance the visibility and reputation of their business.



Surveys


In many countries Chambers of Commerce are a source of private sector information. The information is usually gathered by surveying Chamber members. The British Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Survey is an example of a Chambers of Commerce survey that is used by official governmental departments as a guide to the performance of the economy.[19]



See also




  • Lobbying

  • Non-governmental organization

  • Trade group

  • Trade union

  • British Chambers of Commerce

  • United States Chamber of Commerce

  • Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry


  • Camera di Commercio, Industria, Agricoltura e Artigianato - Italy

  • All pages beginning with Chamber of commerce

  • All pages with a title containing Chamber of commerce

  • All pages beginning with Chamber of Commerce and Industry

  • All pages with a title containing Chamber of Commerce and Industry

  • European Federation of Bilateral Chambers of Commerce




References





  1. ^ "1599 Création à Marseille de la première Chambre de Commerce". Retrieved 18 April 2011..mw-parser-output cite.citation{font-style:inherit}.mw-parser-output q{quotes:"""""""'""'"}.mw-parser-output code.cs1-code{color:inherit;background:inherit;border:inherit;padding:inherit}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-free a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Lock-green.svg/9px-Lock-green.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-registration a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-gray-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-subscription a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-red-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration{color:#555}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription span,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration span{border-bottom:1px dotted;cursor:help}.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-error{display:none;font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-error{font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration,.mw-parser-output .cs1-format{font-size:95%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-left{padding-left:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-right{padding-right:0.2em}


  2. ^ "Le port de Marseille, qui possède la plus ancienne Chambre de Commerce de France (fondée en 1599), acquiert une notoriété Mondiale". Retrieved 18 April 2011.


  3. ^ "Marseille, la Chambre, la plus vieille de France, crée en 1559 par Henri IV". Archived from the original on 1 April 2012. Retrieved 18 April 2011.


  4. ^ André-Pierre Nouvion, Origine et histoire des juridictions consulaires et des Chambres de Commerce et d'Industrie Françaises, 2002


  5. ^ "About Chamber". Jersey Chamber of Commerce.


  6. ^ Joseph Bucklin Bishop (1918). A chronicle of one hundred & fifty years: the Chamber of commerce of the state of New York, 1768-1918. C. Scribner's sons. p. 5. Retrieved 8 February 2012.


  7. ^ [1] Archived 5 June 2009 at the Wayback Machine.


  8. ^ "Hull Humber-chamber". hull-humber-chamber.co.uk. Retrieved 28 November 2013.


  9. ^ "Expertise, services, local action: the Paris Île-de-France Regional Commerce and Industry is by your side". Retrieved 20 September 2015.


  10. ^ "Victor Fedotov, Organization and Legal Models of Chambers" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 January 2011. Retrieved 21 December 2011.


  11. ^ ab Robert E. Weir (2007). Class in America: A-G. ABC-CLIO. pp. 121–. ISBN 978-0-313-33720-8. Retrieved 8 February 2012.


  12. ^
    "Community Chambers of Commerce". Retrieved 1 October 2014.


  13. ^ United States Chamber of Commerce. "U.S. Chamber of Commerce: The Early Years" (PDF). U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved 24 March 2016.


  14. ^ United State Chamber of Commerce. "U.S. Chamber of Commerce: The Early Years" (PDF). U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved 24 March 2016.


  15. ^ "What is a Chamber?". Retrieved 22 October 2013.


  16. ^ André-Pierre Nouvion, Chambres de commerce et d'industrie - Encyclopédie juridique Dalloz - Répertoire de droit commercial, 2005


  17. ^ "Markus Pilgrim and Ralf Meier, Chamber Primer" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 January 2011. Retrieved 21 December 2011.


  18. ^ "IHK München". Retrieved 31 August 2010.


  19. ^ British Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Survey Archived 7 June 2014 at the Wayback Machine.. BCC. 2014. Retrieved on 16 June 2014.




External links







  • International Chamber of Commerce / World Chambers Federation

  • Chamber Search










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