History

The East Dallas Chamber of Commerce was incorporated in 1945 to serve the local businesses in the East Dallas area. The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce came into being January 1, 1997, with the consolidation of the East Dallas Chamber and the Lakewood Chamber. By doing so, the new chamber had an increased membership and more businesses involved with a total community development.

The first Chamber of Commerce was originated in Marseilles, France late in the 17th century. Today, every country in the world has a chamber in some form. In the United States, there are more than 40,000 Chambers of Commerce, most of which serve local communities.

The Greater East Dallas Chamber is a member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the State of Texas Chamber of Commerce, and the Greater Dallas Chamber of Commerce