A 38-member Board of Directors oversees policy-making for a membership of more than 1,650 companies. Member companies committed more than 700 volunteers in 2003 to work on various projects throughout the year. The efforts of the Board and members are supported by a 13-member professional staff located on the banks of the Cape Fear River in downtown Wilmington. Focus areas include Education, Governmental Affairs, Infrastructure, Environment, Member Services, and Membership.

FROM WEST:  From US Highways 17, 74, & 76:  Go East over the Cape Fear River (Memorial Bridge).   TURN LEFT onto THIRD STREET, US 421, (NORTH) for 14 blocks.  TURN LEFT onto RED CROSS STREET for 3 blocks or 0.2 miles.  TURN RIGHT onto NUTT STREET.  TURN LEFT onto ESTELL LEE PLACE at third driveway.  Go straight into Chamber parking lot.  Chamber building is straight ahead on the Cape Fear River.

FROM NORTH:  From Highway I-40, head SOUTH on N COLLEGE RD [HWY 132].  BEAR RIGHT onto RAMP to US 17+74 (WEST).  TURN LEFT onto MARKET STREET, US 17+74 (WEST).  Go 4.3 miles.  TURN RIGHT onto N 3RD STREET.  Go 5 blocks or 0.4 mile.  TURN LEFT onto RED CROSS STREET for 3 blocks or 0.2 miles.  TURN RIGHT onto NUTT STREET.  TURN LEFT onto ESTELL LEE PLACE at third driveway.  Go straight into Chamber parking lot.  Chamber building is straight ahead on the Cape Fear River.

FROM NORTHEAST:  From Jacksonville, NC, head SOUTH on US 17 and go approximately 51 miles.  US 17 will become Market Street.  TURN RIGHT onto N 3RD STREET.  Go 5 blocks or 0.4 mile.  TURN LEFT onto RED CROSS STREET for 3 blocks or 0.2 miles.  TURN RIGHT onto NUTT STREET.  TURN LEFT onto ESTELL LEE PLACE at third driveway.  Go straight into Chamber parking lot.  Chamber building is straight ahead on the Cape Fear River.