WilmingtonChamber.org
Title
Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce - Home
Description
Originally organized in Wilmington in 1853, the Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce was incorporated in 1866 by an act of the North Carolina General Assembly. At that time, Wilmington business leaders appreciated the potential of North Carolina’s largest city and sought to lend guidance to the economic direction of the bustling port. While the Civil War and North Carolina’s secession from the Union delayed the original Chamber’s work, the eventual chartering in 1866 gave Wilmington’s organization the distinction of being the first Chamber of Commerce in the state of North Carolina.
Despite governmental chartering, it is not a governmental entity. Instead, the Chamber has a long tradition of activity in North Carolina as a membership-based, nonprofit organization of diverse membership. Members and volunteers share a single goal of improving the economy and enhancing the overall quality of life in our community by harnessing the collective vision and power of local business.
A 38-member Board of Directors oversees policy-making for a membership of more than 1,650 companies. Member companies committed more than 700 volunteers in 2003 to work on various projects throughout the year. The efforts of the Board and members are supported by a 13-member professional staff located on the banks of the Cape Fear River in downtown Wilmington. Focus areas include Education, Governmental Affairs, Infrastructure, Environment, Member Services, and Membership.
Languages
English
Address
- One Estell Lee Pl
- Wilmington NC 28401 US
Contact
- Greater Wilmington Chamber of
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- +1 910 762 2611
Additional Information
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External Links
- Alexa: WilmingtonChamber.org
