A history of Chambers of Commerce

  • Julie Paysen is president of the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce.
    Julie Paysen is president of the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce.

    What is the history of the Chamber of Commerce? Chambers of Commerce have been a driving force in the business community for quite a long time. 

    The first Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1599 i…