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Guide to City and State Chambers of Commerce in Florida
The chamber of commerce in Florida is active on all levelsWhile tourism is Florida’s most important business, it is by no means Florida’s only business. Just look at the business directory of any chamber of commerce in Florida and you can see a wide range of business offerings.
As you join a chamber of commerce in Florida, keep in mind what you would like for the chamber of commerce to do for you. No matter what chamber of commerce you pick it should:
1. Help you connect with other individuals in business.
2. Provide to connect your business with other local businesses.
3. Put you in touch with other city and state chambers of commerce in Florida so you can network your business outside your local area.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Join the Florida Chamber of Commerce
In addition to joining the Florida Chamber of Commerce, you can also join chambers of commerce in the central region of the state. Even if your business isn't in the central region, you can expand your horizon by joining one of these chambers of commerce.
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Offering six levels of membership, the Florida Chamber of Commerce has 139,000 employers as members. The Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce also serves as the unofficial central Florida chamber of commerce. The Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce works to promote, educate and help local and regional businesses in the west-central regions.
Become a member of a Gulf Coast Florida chamber of commerce
From the panhandle region to the Keys, there are a number of chambers of commerce from which you can choose. Find one closest to your business's location.
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The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce represents business interests in the Greater Tampa area. The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce has a long history of advocacy for business. Offering members seven levels of membership, the Destin Area Chamber of Commerce is quite active. The Key West Chamber of Commerce works to maintain a healthy economy in Key West.
Find a Florida chamber of commerce to suit your needs on the Atlantic Coast
The eastern coast of Florida has as many chambers of commerce to choose from as the rest of the state. Choose one that's best suited to your needs and location.
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The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce works with clients to pick to the right level of membership from five categories. The Homestead/Florida City Chamber of Commerce is a regional office that supports business and industry to the west and south of Miami-Dade County. The Daytona Beach Chamber of Commerce has a long list of services available for its members. The Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce advocates on behalf of over 4,000 member businesses in the Jacksonville region of Florida.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide- If you are operating under a tight budget, pick a local Florida chamber of commerce to start with. As your business grows, you can add memberships to the regional and state organizations.
