From The CEO: What Your Chamber Does, Part 1

Over the next few months, I want to use this space to explain what your chamber is about and our ongoing projects here in the community.

Chambers of commerce have been here in North America for almost 270 years starting with the oldest in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Since then, thousands of chambers have grown across the continent. Chamber members include community businesses, government entities, and nonprofit organizations. The primary reason chambers exist is to create and protect a viable atmosphere for businesses. Chambers succeed in this effort by advocating on behalf of the entire community.

Since 2013, the Lake Nona Regional Chamber made strides to develop an organization of members focused on the Lake Nona community that can provide useful information not only for businesses but also the community. Almost daily, we respond to requests for information from families and businesses looking to move to or start a business in the Lake Nona region. We opened and operate a small information center in the lobby of GuideWell Innovation Center where we provide printed informational materials and one-on-one guidance.

Additionally, the chamber schedules multiple monthly events that provide valuable information from both government and local business leaders. Members and businesses also use these gatherings as an opportunity to network. Members enjoy meeting several visitors and new members at each event. This interaction helps bring the community closer together and allows us all to focus on how we can continue to improve our value to the region.