Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
Non-profit OrganizationsSouth Carolina, United States51-200 Employees
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit membership organization rooted in Charleston, founded in 1773 as the first municipal chamber in the United States. It supports the local business ecosystem through advocacy, talent initiatives, business development, and membership services aimed at helping firms grow and thrive. The chamber serves about 1,600 member organizations representing roughly 160,000 professionals, functioning as the collective voice for regional economic progress. It shares information via the CMCC Newsroom and engages in government advocacy to cultivate a business-friendly climate in South Carolina, complemented by leadership development and networking programs. In recent years it has broadened collaborations with local education and economic development partners and advanced initiatives such as a new Business Creation platform, including partnerships with JPMorgan Chase to host forums for veteran entrepreneurs.