Founded in 1837 as the Wilmington Board of Trade, the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce has a long history as the largest, most influential business organization in the state. We are a unified voice for business with a mission to promote an economic climate that enables businesses of all sizes and types to become more competitive in a constantly changing, increasingly global, and unpredictable environment. Put simply, we are uniquely positioned to bring parties together to solve problems, create jobs, promote business, and improve the quality of life for all Delawareans.