The Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1974 by a group of Black businessmen out of a need for a strong organization that could objectively advocate the needs of a growing Black business community. Our mission is to provide a world of business opportunities and bring the business community together to exchange goods and services and to promote interaction and communication mutually beneficial to all businesses involved. Led by four Presidents, David Fincher 1974-1984, Dorothy Baker 1984-2004, Bill Diggs 2005-2013 and current President G. Eric Knowles 2014. Understanding that membership is the life blood of the Chamber they have focused on the needs of the membership through education, advocacy, networking, and creating opportunities in both the private and public sectors. Member Services The Chamber provides the following services to its members: •Technical assistance in business development operations; •Promotion of trade missions throughout the globe; •Networking opportunities at business related forums; •Leaders exchange events; •and Business stimulated projects and activities.