Southern Rhode Island Chamber History

Founding
Founded in 1933, the Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce now represents over 600 area businesses and professional service enterprises. The member businesses of the Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce represent many aspects of the business world. From local retail trade and professional and consulting services to tourism, agriculture and manufacturing, Chamber members provide goods and services, jobs, and tax revenue to benefit the community. The Chamber also creates a strong business voice focused on improving the local economy while insuring the maintenance of the area's high quality of livability. 

Organizational Structure
A voluntary association of businesses, professionals and individual citizens working together to make the South County area the best possible place to live and work, the Chamber is governed by a 21-member Board of Directors. A paid Executive Director and staff coordinate and implement the organization's policies and programs, supervise volunteer efforts and manage membership services. The activities of the Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce vary in response to the needs of the community and membership.

The Chamber office serves as a point of contact for numerous business and residential prospects. It operates the official tourist information center and promotes the Southern Rhode Island's economy in general. For the residents and business people of Southern Rhode Island, the Chamber of Commerce is a reliable source of community information, and a dependable resource for business referrals.

Referrals
General information and business referrals are available by phone (401-783-2801) during office hours Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Office at 230 Old Tower Hill Road, South Kingstown is stocked with a wide variety of brochures, maps and information about our area. We welcome visits from business people, residents and tourists alike.

Goals
The Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce members and staff are part of an organizational effort, which mutually benefits their community, their businesses and their families. Anyone interested in community progress and economic prosperity is invited and encouraged to join the members of the Chamber of Commerce working to accomplish these goals.