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History of Chambers of Commerce
Natural function: a meeting point between public authorities and the nation's economic forces.
Historic Milestones:
1. The philosophy of the Chambers of Commerce was expressed for the first time. (Marseilles, France - 1599) "In charge of increasing the town's prosperity." By town council.
2. The traditional function of consultancy made its first appearance. (Henry IV) officialized the institution and used services by asking for, "Recommendation to revive the economy of the kingdom.
3. The mission of the Chambers of Commerce was now clearly mapped out. King Louis XIV demanded proposals for, "Increasing trade in France and outside the kingdom."
4. The network was established. After abolishment under the Revolution, Napoleon re-established under the Consulate on the initiative of Chaptal 22 were created in the French Empire and developed throughout the 19th Century.
5. The legal framework was fixed. (1898) role was formalized by French law, original statute was drawn up defining the Chambers as public establishments representing interests of trade and industry for national authorities.
6. Development into permanent structures. (1960) classified federation as Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CCI) - (1964) law founded Regional Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CRCI).
As history of this institution proves, nothing has remained fixed and immobile which keeps Chambers of Commerce and Industry looking and moving forward.
History of Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce
Incorporated July 25, 1913 (Original name - Chino Chamber of Commerce)
First Directors Consisted of 20 male members & 2 female members
First Executive Officers: (4)
President - Edwin Rhodes
Vice President - Geo V. Holcomb
Treasurer - H.G. Shafer
Secretary - Rev. David B. Livingstone
First Directors: (11)
G.B. Caldwell
L.C. Howard
A.H. Cooke
S.D. McCreary
L.A. Galbreath
C.V. Newman
R.C. Homan
I.E. Wright
J.C. Reher
M.E. Simmons
C.F. Ten Eyck
First Committees: (5)
Membership
New Enterprise
Health & Sanitation
Advertising & Statistics
Civic Improvements
First Meeting Place:
Banking Rooms of FIRST NATIONAL BANK (initiated by Mr. Rhodes)
First Dues: $2.00 a year
(twice the amount of an annual subscription to the Champion Newspaper)
Location History
August 1999 - Present
- Grey Building - 13150 Seventh St.
1980's - August 1999
- 13134 Central Ave.
1960's - 1980's
- 13141 Central Ave.
1958 - 1960's
- Law Office Building on SE corner of 7th & D Streets
1956 - 1958
- Back Room - City Community Building
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