The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce is the leading organization dedicated to creating a climate where business can prosper.

​The Lakeland Chamber’s professional staff are dedicated to ensuring that the Lakeland community is business-friendly and that our economic ecosystem offers opportunities for success for businesses of all sizes. From our roots in helping bring electric street lights to sidewalks downtown the Chamber is leading the way for businesses to stay informed about the policy decisions that stand to impact job creation and economic growth in Lakeland and the State of Florida to ensure we create a climate where business can prosper. ​

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Vision Statement

The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce will be the premier catalyst for the advancement of Lakeland's economic growth and enhancement of quality of life - creating Florida's community of choice. 

Value Proposition

Helping our members grow and succeed by raising their visibility, providing professional development opportunities, strengthening public sector relationships, and advocating on the issues that are important to our members.

Lakeland Chamber Core Values 

Advocacy - Supporting business, political and economic development beneficial to our members and to our community. 
Community - Committed to creating and maintaining a rich sense of community and an unrivaled quality of life. 
Connectivity - Communicating information and opportunities to our members, public policy leaders, and the residents of the greater Lakeland community. 
Inclusion - Sustaining a diverse membership by welcoming all interested parties to become involved, treating all members equally, and encouraging a variety of thoughts and viewpoints. 
Integrity - Demonstrating the strength, accountability, and fiscal responsibility that warrant the trust of our members, elected officials, and the community. 
Leadership - Fostering a spirit of collaboration, recognizing the worth of community leadership, and nurturing the development of future leaders. 
Service - Focused on delivering service excellence to our members.