The third Wednesday of October marks Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day, a national observance created to raise awareness about the crucial role chambers play in sustaining, promoting and growing local businesses.
The Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports the efforts of local chambers of commerce throughout the county. Commissioners celebrate ribbon-cutting ceremonies and milestone achievements, and present proclamations and certificates of recognition to honor new businesses, anniversaries and other significant achievements. These recognitions celebrate local economic growth and highlight the county’s commitment to fostering a vibrant business community. Their active involvement helps raise awareness and strengthen partnerships between local governments and the business community.
Why Support Your Local Chamber Matters
Chambers of commerce have many roles:
- Advocate for policies that support local business interests
- Connect entrepreneurs, startups and established firms with mentorship and peer networking
- Provide training, education and resources, conduct market research and sponsor workshops.
- Bring government, business and community together
- Help small businesses get visibility and community support
By participating in Support Your Local Chamber Day, you help underscore that these organizations are essential pillars in your local economy and community.
Spotlight: Chambers & Business Associations in Oakland County
Here’s a list of chambers and business associations in Oakland County:
Local Chambers
Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce
Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce
Ferndale Area Chamber of Commerce
Greater Farmington Chamber of Commerce
Greater West Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce
Highland-White Lake Business Association
Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce
Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce
Madison Heights/Hazel Park Chamber of Commerce
North Oakland Regional Chambers Association
Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce
Pontiac Regional Chamber of Commerce
Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce
Other Chambers & Business Associations Headquartered in Oakland County
Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce (APACC) – Clawson
Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce – West Bloomfield
Detroit Chinese Business Association – Troy
French American Chamber of Commerce – Michigan Chapter – Southfield
Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce – Auburn Hills
National Association of Women Business Owners – Greater Detroit Chapter – Southfield
Philippine Chamber of Commerce – Michigan – Southfield
Swedish-American Chambers of Commerce Detroit – Southfield
Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of Greater Detroit – West Bloomfield
This is a non-exhaustive list. If you are aware of a Chamber of Commerce in Oakland County that is not mentioned above, please contact foxa@oakgov.com so that we may publish an update. To learn more about the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, follow along on Facebook and YouTube, or visit their website.
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