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The local bodies represent [[Main Street]] (locally owned businesses) and are boosters for their cities; they do not endorse candidates. | The local bodies represent [[Main Street]] (locally owned businesses) and are boosters for their cities; they do not endorse candidates. | ||
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| + | ==Worldwide== | ||
| + | Since the late 19th century similar chambers of commerce operate in major cities around the world, as well as an International Chamber of Commerce. | ||
==External Link== | ==External Link== | ||
[http://www.uschamber.com/default Official Website] | [http://www.uschamber.com/default Official Website] | ||
Revision as of 22:36, November 18, 2009
The United States Chamber of Commerce (USCC) is the world's largest non-profit business federation representing 3 million businesses. Over 96% of U.S. Chamber members are small businesses with 100 employees or fewer.
Established in 1912, the national body typically endorses Republican candidates that advocate a pro-business, pro-job growth agenda. It is dominated by large national corporations.
The local bodies represent Main Street (locally owned businesses) and are boosters for their cities; they do not endorse candidates.
Worldwide
Since the late 19th century similar chambers of commerce operate in major cities around the world, as well as an International Chamber of Commerce.