Alexandria Chamber of Commerce

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In late 1906, a group of Alexandria's business leaders came together with the idea of forming an organization to assure business standards, to work toward better business conditions and to serve as an active voice in framing public policies affecting the business community. That organization, the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, pioneered a new form of business representation, advocacy and service. The following year the Alexandria Chamber went on to become a founding member of the newly organized United States Chamber of Commerce. Starting with the term of W.A. Smoot, Jr. as the first president of the Alexandria Chamber, our mission has been one of providing a voice for those engaged in business. Our mission of serving as a catalyst for registering and mobilizing business opinion began for the betterment of the community. There have been many changes over the years witnessed by the passage of reliance on the horse and buggy to the use of automobiles. However, our fundamental concept and mission has remained unchanged. The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization dedicated to the advocacy of business interests. ...

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