STATEMENT – 23rd July 2025 Re: The Health of Chambers of Commerce Continues to Suffer Chambers of Commerce serve as a critical touchpoint for businessowners seeking advice, development opportunities, networking, and business resources. They are an important link between business and all levels of government, advocating for policy and recognition where small enterprise lacks a voice. Chambers of Commerce are lacking fundamental support to continue their purpose. In rural and regional communities, this fact is particularly potent. Businesses in this space often have different needs, resources, and clientele. We are writing to remind government of the needs of small chambers of commerce and trade groups, as well as the absolute value of funding local rather than national and state bodies, as ...