The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce is the voice of business in South Florida, representing more than 400,000 employees of member companies. It is an association of businesses and professions organized to create progress essential to attaining the social and economic needs of the community. To carry out its mission, the Chamber involves the private sector in community leadership to enhance the economic opportunities and quality of life in the area; while partnering with the communityÍs economic development and tourism agencies and their initiatives to make our Greater Miami a better place to live, work and play. For more than a century, the Greater Miami Chamber has been widely recognized and respected for its extraordinary record of economic development and community improvement. Its program of work is organized in six areas: Community and Industry Growth, Governmental Affairs, International Business, Leadership Programs and Marketing & Member Services. The Greater Miami Chamber is a proactive chamber, regularly getting engaged in issues important to its member companies and individuals. It is primarily funded by membership dues, allowing it an independent presence in the community.