The North Channel Area Chamber supports the business community and seeks new opportunities for commercial development and industry. The Chamber assists newcomers to become established, brings customers to area businesses, and helps coordinate the resources and efforts within the community. The Chamber represents almost 800 businesses and is open to everyone concerned with making the area a better place to live and work. The Chamber is not a governmental entity, does not receive tax dollars, and is a non-profit business promotion organization which operates on membership dues and dollars generated from business-related programs and special events.