The Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce
  • is an independent, non-profit business organization representing the Mobile region that works in cooperation with City of Mobile, Mobile County and State of Alabama;
  • Is operated by a staff of 46 and more than 1,000 volunteers;
  • Is an organization with more than 2,300 members, representing 85,000 employees;
  • Has a Board of Directors, Board of Advisors and Executive Committee which represent the leadership of the Mobile area; and
  • Has a budget derived from membership dues, contributions and program revenues. This is one of the many reasons member support is so important, and we invite you to participate.
What does the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce do?
Although its program is always changing to meet the needs of the Mobile area, the foundation upon which the Mobile Area Chamber was built never changes. The Mobile Area Chamber’s mission is simple and direct, “to serve as a progressive advocate for business needs to promote the Mobile area’s economic well-being.”

What are the Chamber’s main areas of focus?

Membership Development – The Mobile Area Chamber provides member value through networking, publicity, discounts, referrals, learning opportunities, advertising opportunities and credibility.

Economic Development and Job Creation – The Mobile Area Chamber works to bring in not only new business, but also to help existing companies expand. Aggressive economic development marketing programs by the Mobile Area Chamber brought in 66 new businesses and led to 320 expansions of existing industries in 2006, representing a capital investment of $8.8 billion and 18,490 direct new jobs.

Small Business Development – The Mobile Area Chamber is a major resource for the development of the area’s new and small businesses and the Chamber provides vital counseling services to help start, manage and grow your small business.

Governmental Relations – The Mobile Area Chamber lobbies the Alabama Legislature for pro-business legislation impacting the local community. In addition, we work with local governments and lobby for business interests in Washington D.C. Annually, the Chamber develops a community legislative agenda based on member input.

Community Improvement – The Mobile Area Chamber works for strong community infrastructure and quality of life. These efforts help your business grow and prosper.