The Wilmington Chamber of Commerce is distinguished as the first and longest continually operating chamber of commerce in North Carolina. Our chamber maintains a 154 year legacy of protecting and strengthening the Wilmington business community and helping businesses grow and thrive. We connect over 800 members consisting of businesses large and small, representing more than 40,000 employees in southeastern North Carolina. Driving growth and defining tomorrow are integral to our chamber’s work. Our chamber provides its members with business-building programs and events to help you connect and do business with one another. We provide information and timely news updates to help you make better business decisions. We also offer leadership development programs, marketing opportunities, and advocacy so your business can be seen and heard. Our initiatives have stimulated economic development, influenced public policy, and supported the growth of thousands of local jobs and businesses. We are a convener, a connector, and a cultivator of leaders and local influencers. We are the local champion of a balanced and thriving economy in southeastern North Carolina.