Celebrating Community: 2025 Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day Breaks Records

Chambers of commerce across the country celebrated the power of connection and community during this year’s Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day on Oct. 15, 2025. From small towns to regional hubs, chambers used storytelling, visuals and emotional messaging to highlight how they strengthen local economies every day.

The 2025 campaign saw record engagement and reach across social media. Mentions of #SupportYourLocalChamberofCommerceDay and #ChamberStrong surged, generating 1,339 mentions, 10,200 interactions and a reach of 5.8 million (a 586 percent increase from 2024). Positive sentiment held steady at 100 percent, showing that audiences not only paid attention but joined in to celebrate their local chambers’ impact.


Source: Brandmentions, 10/12/25-10/19/25

A Year of Growth and Gratitude 

Compared with 2024, this year’s campaign saw more than double the number of posts and triple the interactions. The growth was most evident on Facebook and LinkedIn, where professional storytelling and member highlights resonated deeply with audiences. Chambers leaned into authenticity, emphasizing real stories over polished marketing and audiences responded.

As the chamber community looks ahead to 2026, the success of this year’s campaign offers a clear takeaway: preparation, collaboration and storytelling drive impact. With the right tools and a shared message, chambers continue to prove that their collective voice is stronger than ever.

Spotlighting a Few Standout Chambers

Avon Chamber of Commerce, Indiana

Avon’s Facebook post captured the heart of the campaign: celebration, gratitude and community pride. Using strong visual branding and heartfelt language, the chamber invited followers to share how they connect through membership. The post’s upbeat tone and direct engagement call drove both visibility and participation. View Post

Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama, Alabama

The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama embraced visual storytelling through a dynamic photo reel that celebrated its members and community connections. The post’s Horizon Member recognition created local pride while reinforcing the chamber’s ongoing commitment to growth. View Post

Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce, Virginia

The Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce connected emotionally with the message “Chambers are at the heart of strong communities.” The post’s simplicity and sincerity made it highly shareable and resonant. View Post

Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, Florida

The Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce led with storytelling that highlighted a century of local partnerships, connections and impact. Their conversational tone was focused on gratitude and collaboration, and this drove strong engagement on LinkedIn. View Post

Greater Vancouver Chamber, Washington

The city of Vancouver issued proclamations declaring Oct. 15 as “Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day” in support of the chamber’s efforts. View Story

Hays Chamber of Commerce, Kansas

On Instagram, Hays Chamber used bold, high-quality visuals and a community-centered caption to tell its story. Its use of official hashtags and celebration-style imagery helped the post gain traction and encouraged local sharing — a perfect example of how visuals can amplify reach. View Post

The Madison Chamber of Commerce, Alabama

Madison’s Instagram Reel showcased loving where you work with a reel that showed personality and heavy branding. View Post

Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce, Illinois

Naperville’s local member highlight stood out on LinkedIn. Rather than posting directly from the chamber, a member organization spotlighted the chamber’s value, demonstrating the lasting impact of strong partnerships and authentic advocacy. View Post

Plano Chamber of Commerce, Texas

Plano Chamber took a creative approach with multiple text posts, including “Six Reasons Chambers Matter More Than You Think.” The thoughtful, educational tone encouraged followers to reflect on the broader role chambers play in business and community development. View Post

Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, Texas

Rockwall’s post stood out for its emotional appeal. By asking followers to share how the chamber has made a difference in their lives, the chamber created a space for authentic community stories. That simple call to action turned engagement into advocacy, reinforcing the theme that chambers are catalysts for local success. They also created a great photo opportunity for visitors. View Post

The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce, Washington

Tacoma-Pierce County created a visually appealing Instagram post showcasing different aspects of the chamber's impact and programming. View Post

Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce, California

Walnut Creek took the opportunity to highlight the benefits of membership and encouraged people to learn more about their mission. View Post

This year, there was also an uptick in the number of chambers' members who celebrated. From Kudzu Brands celebrating Asheville Area Chamber to Greenlight Networks tagging multiple chambers in their post. A trend ACCE hopes to see continue in 2026.