Chamber Corner

81% Trust the Chamber: Why Visibility Matters for Members

Chamber Corner March 2026

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1799 Prime Restaurant Owner and ALX Chamber Member Jay Quander. Courtesy ChamberALX

By Maria Ciarrocchi

Alexandria, VA – A new national survey reveals something powerful about local business communities: people trust their chambers of commerce — a lot.

According to a recent Harris Poll, 81% of consumers say they trust their local chamber as a key partner for businesses. But there’s a catch. Fewer than 40% can identify which businesses in their community are actually chamber members.

That gap represents a missed opportunity — and a powerful one.

For The Chamber ALX, it’s also a call to action. This year, the organization is launching “Trust Is a Mark,” a campaign designed to help Chamber members turn that trust into visibility.

The message is simple: membership matters — and it should be seen.

Through updated window clings and membership cards, businesses are encouraged to proudly display their Chamber affiliation — a visible signal of credibility, accountability, and community investment. When customers recognize that mark, it reinforces confidence and strengthens local connections.

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Goodwin Living Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer, and ALX Chamber Member, Lindsay Hutter. Courtesy ChamberALX

Chamber members can request materials by contacting Tony Curry Fisher at [email protected].

And for businesses not yet part of The Chamber ALX, the message is equally clear: consumers already trust the Chamber. Joining means being recognized as part of that trusted network.

In a competitive marketplace, trust isn’t just earned. It’s displayed.

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