Georgia Chamber of Commerce Directory

Georgia features 155 chambers of commerce serving the state's diverse business community. With 77% of executives optimistic about economic outlook and $1.7 trillion GDP potential, Georgia ranks among the nation's top business destinations.

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Employment Increase Planned

Georgia Chamber of Commerce

Statewide Business Advocacy Organization

Founded in 1911 and incorporated in 1915, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce is the largest business advocacy organization in Georgia. For over 100 years, the Chamber has worked to keep, grow, and create jobs to make Georgia a better state for business. The Chamber's advocacy, policy, and thought leadership help ensure Georgia's economic competitiveness, attract new investments, and promote growth and prosperity for all businesses.

Contact Information

  • Address: 270 Peachtree Street, Suite 2200, Atlanta, GA 30303
  • Phone: (404) 223-2264
  • Website: gachamber.com
  • Additional Offices: Atlanta, Brunswick, Tifton

Leadership

  • President & CEO: Chris Clark
  • Coverage: All 67 Georgia counties
  • Members: Tens of thousands statewide

Membership Benefits

  • Advocacy: Unparalleled advocacy at state and federal levels with in-house lobbyists
  • Networking: Access to cutting-edge insights and events like Eggs & Issues Breakfast and Congressional Luncheon
  • Legislative Engagement: Georgia Business Action Network (GBAN) for direct lobbying efforts
  • Research: Annual Executive Insights Survey and economic data analysis
  • Membership Tiers: Multiple levels aligned with different business goals and budgets

Major Metropolitan Area Chambers

Metro Atlanta Chamber

A privately funded 164-year-old organization serving as a catalyst for a more prosperous and vibrant metro Atlanta. The region is now the 6th largest metropolitan area in the U.S., surpassing Philadelphia and Washington D.C. Georgia's job growth (5.6%) has consistently outpaced the U.S. average (3.3%) since 2014.

  • Metro Rank: 6th largest in U.S.
  • History: 164 years of service
  • Job Growth: 5.6% vs 3.3% national average
  • Workforce: Diverse, skilled workforce from HBCUs and world-class universities

Top 10 Metro Job Growth Leader

Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce

Leads the business community by advocating, promoting, and enhancing the business climate in the Augusta Georgia River Region/CSRA. Launched Talent2Work, a unique regional workforce solutions technology platform connecting employers with talent and providing job seekers opportunities with top employers.

  • Address: 1 10th St, Augusta, GA 30901
  • Service Area: River Region/CSRA
  • Hub Council: Member
  • Events: 20+ annual events for members

Hub Chamber Talent2Work Platform

Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce

Serves people by leveraging local business and industry investment to advance the economic prosperity of the region. Regional Influencers (highest-level Cornerstone Investors) drive advocacy, economic growth, and workforce excellence across the region with VIP recognition and premier visibility.

  • Focus: Economic prosperity advancement
  • Hub Council: Member
  • Programs: Regional Influencers, Cornerstone Investors

Hub Chamber

Athens Area Chamber of Commerce

Serves the Athens business community with comprehensive advocacy and economic development programs. President & CEO David Bradley serves as inaugural chairman of the Hub Chamber Council, representing chambers outside Metro Atlanta.

  • Address: 246 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GA 30601
  • Website: athensga.com
  • Hub Council: Chairman (David Bradley)

Hub Council Chair

Georgia Chamber Hub Council

11 Metropolitan Community Chambers

The Georgia Chamber's Hub Chamber Council advocates for the unique needs of 11 metropolitan communities across Georgia outside of Metro Atlanta. The Hub Chamber Council engages in strategic initiatives and advocacy to support the economic prosperity of regional job hubs. The council works to increase the influence of member chambers at the Georgia Capitol and in Washington D.C., focusing on workforce housing, recruiting talent, and building infrastructure needed to foster economic development.

Hub Chamber Council Members:

  • Albany Chamber - Southwest Georgia hub
  • Athens Area Chamber - Northeast Georgia (Council Chair)
  • Augusta Metro Chamber - River Region/CSRA
  • Brunswick Chamber - Golden Isles region
  • Columbus Chamber - Chattahoochee Valley
  • Greater Dalton Chamber - Northwest Georgia
  • Greater Macon Chamber - Central Georgia
  • Rome Chamber - Northwest Georgia
  • Savannah Area Chamber - Coastal Georgia
  • Valdosta Chamber - South Georgia
  • Warner Robins Chamber - Middle Georgia

County and Regional Chambers Directory

Georgia has 155 chambers of commerce serving all 67 counties. Find your local chamber using the directory below or visit the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Georgia Finder.

North Georgia

  • Fannin County Chamber - Blue Ridge area
  • Gilmer County Chamber - Ellijay
  • Greater Hall Chamber - Gainesville
  • Greater North Fulton Chamber - North Atlanta suburbs
  • Jackson County Chamber - Jefferson
  • Lake Chatuge Chamber - Mountain region
  • Towns County Chamber - Hiawassee
  • Blairsville-Union Chamber - Union County
  • White County Chamber - Cleveland
  • Gordon County Chamber - Calhoun

Metro Atlanta Area

  • Gwinnett Chamber - 250+ annual networking events
  • DeKalb County Chamber - East Atlanta
  • Clayton County Chamber - South Metro Atlanta
  • Henry County Chamber - 800+ employers
  • Douglas County Chamber - West Metro Atlanta
  • Barrow County Chamber - Winder

Central Georgia

  • Dublin-Laurens Chamber - Business After Hours events
  • Eatonton Chamber - Putnam County
  • Milledgeville-Baldwin Chamber - Historic capital
  • Butts County Chamber - Jackson
  • Taylor County Chamber - Butler

South Georgia

  • Douglas-Coffee County Chamber - Douglas
  • Dawson County Chamber - Dawsonville
  • Duluth Chamber - Gwinnett County

Southeast Georgia

  • Columbia County Chamber - Evans/Martinez
  • Hart County Chamber - Hartwell
  • Franklin County Chamber - Carnesville
  • Oconee County Chamber - Watkinsville

Coastal Georgia

  • Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber - Coastal region
  • Savannah Area Chamber - Port city

Small Business Resources and Economic Development

UGA Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

With 18 offices across the state, the UGA SBDC provides low-cost educational training programs and no-cost consulting. Over the past five years, entrepreneurs have created more than 2,100 new businesses, added more than 14,000 jobs, raised more than $1.11 billion in financing, and generated over $9.5 billion in sales.

  • Offices: 18 statewide locations
  • New Businesses: 2,100+ in 5 years
  • Jobs Created: 14,000+
  • Financing Raised: $1.11 billion
  • Sales Generated: $9.5 billion

Georgia Department of Economic Development

The Georgia Center of Innovation, focused in six key industries, is the state's leading resource for facilitating business innovation and implementing new ideas. In Georgia, a small business must be independently owned and operated, plus have fewer than 300 employees or bring in less than $30 million in annual gross receipts.

  • Programs: State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)
  • Focus: Six key industries
  • Funding: ARPA SSBCI 2.0 program
  • Target: Minority and women-owned businesses

Georgia Tech APEX Accelerator

Affiliated with the Department of Defense Office of Small Business Programs, assists Georgia-based businesses in getting procurement-ready to identify, compete for, and win government contracts at no cost. SCORE provides mentoring and training to entrepreneurs through SBA offices.

  • Focus: Government contracting
  • Cost: Free services
  • Partner: DoD Small Business Programs

Greater Hall Chamber Small Business

Certified 13 businesses as Small Business Partners in 2024, with businesses qualifying by attending six Small Business Seminars in a year. Gainesville-Hall County ranked one of the 2023 Best Cities in the U.S. for Small Businesses, with 99.63% of Hall County's 5,499 businesses categorized as small.

  • Small Businesses: 99.63% in Hall County
  • Ranking: Best Cities 2023
  • Certification: Small Business Partners program

Future of Small Business Summit

In July 2024, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosted the Future of Small Business summit, designed to equip small businesses with the tools they need for future success. Keynote speaker Holly Wade (Executive Director of the NFIB Research Center) emphasized that "small businesses are the backbone of Georgia's economy" and create jobs that strengthen communities.

Key Topics: Accessing capital, artificial intelligence adoption, human resource challenges, workforce development

Chamber Membership Benefits

Key Benefits of Chamber Membership

Networking Opportunities

  • Gwinnett Chamber: 250+ annual gatherings, women and small business-specific events
  • Henry County Chamber: Lunch with a Leader, Business After Hours, Emerging Business Leaders, Coffee & Collaboration
  • Dublin-Laurens Chamber: Business After Hours (150-300 attendees), First Friday Means Business (75-90 attendees)
  • Augusta Metro Chamber: 20+ events annually including Third Thursday Business Builder

Professional Development

  • Educational seminars and workshops
  • Industry insights and market research
  • Leadership programs
  • Peer-to-peer connections

Business Visibility

  • Online business directory listings
  • Chamber publications and newsletters
  • Event sponsorship opportunities
  • Member spotlight features

Advocacy and Support

  • Legislative advocacy at state and federal levels
  • Policy updates and political briefings
  • Georgia Business Action Network (GBAN)
  • Connection to government leaders

Specialty and Diversity Chambers

Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GHCC)

Celebrating 40 years of championing commerce with their "40rty into the Future" initiative. Non-profit committed to promote and support domestic and international economic development of Hispanic businesses, serving as link between non-Hispanic entities and Hispanic market.

40 Years International Trade

Georgia Coalition of Black Chambers (GCBC)

Led by Atlanta Black Chambers and 11 regional organizations throughout the state. Provides collaborative leadership and advocacy for transformational access, economic growth, and opportunities for advancement of Black businesses and non-profit industry associations.

12 Regional Chambers

Greater Georgia Black Chamber of Commerce (GGBCC)

Incorporated in 2016, member of National Black Chamber of Commerce. Dedicated to economically empowering and sustaining African American communities through entrepreneurship. Champions Diversity Equity and Inclusion for Black, Women, Veterans, Disability, Minority, and Small Businesses.

DEI Focus

Atlanta Black Chambers

Non-profit organization consisting of individuals engaging in Business, Community and Government activities. Serves as advocate for creation and growth of competitive, profitable and sustainable Black owned entities. Building Brilliant Businesses since 2005.

Since 2005

Southern Georgia Black Chambers

Addresses cultural needs and captures interests of diverse populations throughout community. Creating opportunities for members is #1 priority. Ensures member businesses bring value to marketplace, remain relevant and competitive, and be sustainable for future generations.

South Georgia

Additional Regional Black Chambers

Central Georgia Coalition of Black Businesses, Greater Augusta Black Chamber, River Valley Black Chambers, Greater Savannah Black Chamber, Heart of Georgia Black Chambers, North Georgia Black Business Alliance, Northeast Georgia Black Chamber, Northwest Georgia Economic Alliance, West Central Georgia Black Chamber, Greater Albany Economic Alliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Georgia has 155 chambers of commerce listed statewide, serving all 67 counties from small towns to major metropolitan areas. The Georgia Chamber of Commerce, founded in 1911 and incorporated in 1915, serves as the statewide business advocacy organization with offices in Atlanta, Brunswick, and Tifton. Local chambers range from major metropolitan chambers like Metro Atlanta Chamber (164-year-old organization) to county chambers and the Hub Chamber Council representing 11 metropolitan communities outside Atlanta including Albany, Athens, Augusta, Brunswick, Columbus, Dalton, Macon, Rome, Savannah, Valdosta, and Warner Robins.

Georgia chamber membership provides significant business advantages including networking opportunities (Gwinnett Chamber hosts 250+ annual gatherings, Henry County Chamber offers Lunch with a Leader and Business After Hours events, Dublin-Laurens Chamber Business After Hours averages 150-300 attendees), business visibility (online directory listings, chamber publications, sponsorships), advocacy (legislative representation through Georgia Business Action Network, policy updates, access to in-house lobbyists), and professional development (educational seminars, industry insights, leadership programs). Research by The Shapiro Group shows 63% increase in likelihood of consumer patronage for chamber members. Greater Hall Chamber survey indicates 78% of members join primarily for networking. Augusta Metro Chamber members with 10 or fewer employees receive complimentary Georgia Chamber Federation membership with legislative updates and reduced event pricing.

Founded in 1911 and incorporated in 1915, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce is the largest business advocacy organization in Georgia. Located at 270 Peachtree Street, Suite 2200, Atlanta, GA 30303 (phone 404-223-2264), the Chamber is led by President & CEO Chris Clark and represents tens of thousands of members across all 67 counties. For over 100 years, the Chamber has worked to keep, grow, and create jobs to make Georgia a better state for business. The Chamber is unique in that all activities are designed for business advocacy purposes including direct lobbying efforts, membership events like Eggs & Issues Breakfast and Congressional Luncheon, and the Georgia Business Action Network (GBAN). The Chamber maintains in-house lobbyists who promote legislation favorable to Georgia businesses and lobby against bills considered detrimental to business interests. Annually partners with Deloitte Consulting LLP to conduct Executive Insights Survey reaching over 1,000 executives.

Georgia offers extensive small business resources through chambers and partners. The UGA Small Business Development Center (SBDC) operates 18 offices statewide providing low-cost training and no-cost consulting. Over past five years, entrepreneurs created 2,100+ new businesses, added 14,000+ jobs, raised $1.11 billion in financing, and generated $9.5 billion in sales. Georgia Chamber hosted Future of Small Business summit in July 2024 to equip small businesses with success tools. Georgia Department of Economic Development's Center of Innovation facilitates business innovation in six key industries. State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) funded through ARPA provides capital for loans targeting minority-owned and women-owned businesses. Georgia Tech APEX Accelerator assists with government contracting (free services). Greater Hall Chamber certified 13 Small Business Partners in 2024 (qualify by attending six seminars yearly). Gainesville-Hall County ranked Best Cities 2023 for Small Businesses with 99.63% of 5,499 businesses categorized as small.

To find your local Georgia chamber, use the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Georgia Chamber Finder at uschamber.com/co/chambers/georgia, which provides searchable directory organized by city. Major metro chambers include Metro Atlanta Chamber (6th largest metro in U.S.), Augusta Metro Chamber (1 10th St, Augusta, GA 30901, augustametrochamber.com with Talent2Work platform), Greater Macon Chamber (economic prosperity focus), and Athens Area Chamber (246 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GA 30601, athensga.com). The Hub Chamber Council represents 11 metropolitan communities: Albany, Athens, Augusta, Brunswick, Columbus, Dalton, Macon, Rome, Savannah, Valdosta, and Warner Robins. County chambers include Gwinnett (250+ annual events), Henry County (800+ employers), Greater Hall (Gainesville), Dublin-Laurens, and many others. For complete list of all 155 Georgia chambers serving 67 counties, visit official directory resources.

The Georgia Chamber's 2024 Executive Insights Survey (partnered with Deloitte Consulting LLP, reaching 1,000+ executives) reveals strong economic outlook: 77% of business leaders feel optimistic or very optimistic about Georgia's economy. Anticipated growth shows 85% expecting revenue increases, 70% expecting capital expenditure increases, and 70% expecting full-time employment increases throughout 2024. Investment in technology continues with 57% of executives reporting anticipated increases in AI spending. Metro Atlanta is now 6th largest metropolitan area in U.S., surpassing Philadelphia and Washington D.C. Georgia's job growth (5.6%) has consistently outpaced U.S. average (3.3%) since 2014. Top business challenges include workforce shortages (62% of executives), lack of workforce housing (64% noting major concern), healthcare access and affordable insurance (63% citing as top issue), and liability/lawsuit abuse. The region offers diverse, skilled workforce from HBCUs and world-class universities.

The Georgia Chamber's Hub Chamber Council advocates for unique needs of 11 metropolitan communities across Georgia outside Metro Atlanta. The council engages in strategic initiatives and advocacy to support economic prosperity of regional job hubs, working to increase influence of member chambers at Georgia Capitol and Washington D.C. Focus areas include workforce housing, recruiting talent, and building infrastructure needed to foster economic development. Athens Area Chamber President & CEO David Bradley serves as inaugural chairman. Hub Chamber Council members include Albany, Athens, Augusta, Brunswick, Columbus, Dalton, Macon, Rome, Savannah, Valdosta, and Warner Robins chambers. Hub communities act as major regional hubs supporting Georgia's ports, largest hospitals outside Metro Atlanta, substantial portion of state's higher education and technical institutions, and nearly all state defense installations. The council provides unified voice for metropolitan areas that serve as economic engines across Georgia.

Yes, Georgia has numerous specialty chambers serving diverse business communities. The Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GHCC) celebrates 40 years championing Hispanic businesses with "40rty into the Future" initiative, promoting domestic and international economic development. The Georgia Coalition of Black Chambers (GCBC) is led by Atlanta Black Chambers and 11 regional organizations including Central Georgia Coalition of Black Businesses, Greater Augusta Black Chamber, River Valley Black Chambers, Greater Savannah Black Chamber, Heart of Georgia Black Chambers, North Georgia Black Business Alliance, Northeast Georgia Black Chamber, Southern Georgia Black Chambers, Northwest Georgia Economic Alliance, West Central Georgia Black Chamber, and Greater Albany Economic Alliance. The Greater Georgia Black Chamber of Commerce (GGBCC), incorporated 2016 as National Black Chamber member, champions Diversity Equity and Inclusion for Black, Women, Veterans, Disability, Minority, and Small Businesses. Atlanta Black Chambers (since 2005) advocates for competitive, profitable, sustainable Black-owned entities. These chambers provide targeted networking, advocacy, and economic development for their communities.

Georgia chambers offer extensive networking opportunities. Gwinnett Chamber (gwinnettchamber.org) hosts 250+ annual gatherings with women and small business-specific events providing career growth opportunities. Henry County Chamber (800+ employers) offers Lunch with a Leader, Business After Hours, Emerging Business Leaders, Coffee & Collaboration, and committee involvement. Dublin-Laurens Chamber hosts Business After Hours monthly (150-300 attendees) and First Friday Means Business monthly (75-90 attendees). Augusta Metro Chamber provides 20+ annual events at no charge including monthly Third Thursday Business Builder and after-hours networking. Greater Hall Chamber survey shows 78% of members join primarily for networking. Georgia Chamber offers Eggs & Issues Breakfast and Congressional Luncheon events. These opportunities help members build relationships with business leaders, community leaders, and public policy makers, connect with other professionals, expand connections, and find new customers. Multiple avenues exist for connecting across industries and business sizes.

Georgia chambers provide powerful business advocacy at state and federal levels. The Georgia Chamber maintains in-house team of lobbyists who promote legislation favorable to Georgia businesses and lobby against bills considered detrimental to business interests. All Chamber activities are designed for advocacy purposes including direct lobbying efforts, membership events, and Georgia Business Action Network (GBAN) which engages members directly in legislative process. Members receive policy updates, political briefings, and ability to provide input on issues. The Hub Chamber Council works to increase influence of 11 metropolitan chambers at Georgia Capitol and Washington D.C. on issues like workforce housing, talent recruitment, and infrastructure. Chamber advocacy addresses top business concerns identified in Executive Insights Survey including workforce shortages (62%), housing access (64%), healthcare (63%), and liability issues. Local chambers like Augusta Metro and Macon Chamber drive regional economic policy. Chamber advocacy helped maintain Georgia's competitive business climate that has produced 5.6% job growth (vs 3.3% national average) and made Atlanta 6th largest metro area.

Last updated on November 27, 2025