The Lake Havasu Area Chamber of Commerce represents approximately 900 businesses with more than 17,000 employees. Unlike many chambers across the country, the Lake Havasu Area Chamber of Commerce receives no funding from local or state government agencies and is entirely supported by membership investments and special events. Truly the independent voice of the business community, the Chamber of Commerce spearheads initiatives in five key areas designed to develop a climate in which local business can create jobs and operate at a profit. The Chamber 1) supports the business community and advocates for its members by creating a strong local economy 2) promotes the community 3) provides networking opportunities 4) represents the interests of business with government 5) supports business-friendly ballot measures The Lake Havasu Area Chamber of Commerce is a private, nonprofit, membership-supported organization dedicated to promoting a better economic climate in Arizona. By consolidating resources from several hundred businesses large and small, the Chamber becomes a powerful force for business advocacy and an efficient and inexpensive resource for individual business members.