chamber of commerce
noun [ C ]
ukusplural chambers of commerce (abbreviation C. of C.) COMMERCE
an organization of businesspeople who meet and work together to support their businesses and improve trade in their area:
local/city/county chamber of commerce The Tourist Board and county chamber of commerce officials are backing plans for a new hotel development.
The Singapore International Chamber of Commerce represents multinational enterprises in the Republic.
See also
the British Chambers of Commerce
International Chamber of Commerce