What is a Chamber of Commerce? A chamber of commerce, or board of trade, is a form of business network. For example, a local organization of businesses whose goal is to further the interests of businesses. Business owners in towns and cities form these local societies to advocate on behalf of the business community. Local businesses are members, and they elect a board of directors or executive council to set policy for the chamber. The board or council then hires a President, CEO, or Executive Director, plus staffing appropriate to size, to run the organization. The Saraland Area Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization that is here to support local North Mobile businesses with Networking, Business Education opportunities, Advertising, and Contact to Local Government Representatives.