The Chamber of Commerce has always stood for promoting business; monitoring municipal, provincial and federal governments; and championing managed growth in the local economy. So, by investing in your local Chamber of Commerce, you invest in your own prosperity - both as a businessperson and as a member of the community. The Chamber of Commerce strives to increase its influence in the community, the relevance to business, and overall ability to represent the members. The focus must be on the needs and wants of the membership.