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• Where is the Chamber located?
  Our main office is located in Miramar at 3150 SW 145 Avenue, Suite 315. We are inside BIND Space on the 3rd floor.
• Is [COMPANY NAME] a member of the Chamber?
  Membership in the Chamber is open to any company and does not imply our endorsement of the organization. We will not confirm the membership status of organizations. Many of our members display a plaque or window cling with the Chamber membership logo, or will have our logo on their website. To find out if a specific company is a member, please search our Member Directory, which is searchable by business category and company name.
  If the purpose of your request is to determine the validity of a company, we suggest that you contact the Better Business Bureau or the state and local consumer protection agencies. The Federal Trade Commission also has a useful website for consumers.
• Can you tell me if [COMPANY NAME] is a legitimate company?
  The Chamber is not a federal government agency, and therefore has no authority to investigate how companies conduct business. Your best sources for researching a business is the Better Business Bureau and your local consumer protection agencies.
  The Federal Trade Commission has information for consumers on how to avoid scams and rip-offs, as well as tips on other consumer topics.
• How do I file a complaint about a business or organization?
  The Chamber is not a federal government agency, and therefore has no authority to investigate how companies conduct business, nor are we able to accept complaints. You can file a complaint against a business with the Federal Trade Commission Bureau of Consumer Protection and the Better Business Bureau.
• Will you sending me information on visiting or relocating to Pembroke Park or West Park?
  The Chamber does not provide tourism or relocation information. You can find useful information on visiting or relocating on our Relocation page.
• What is the tax status of the Chamber?
  The Pembroke Park West Park Chamber of Commerce is a subsidiary of the Miramar Pembroke Pines Regional Chamber of Commerce. The Miramar Pembroke Pines Regional Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) tax-exempt organization under the Internal Revenue Code. IRC Section 501(c)(6) is reserved for business leagues, chambers of commerce, boards of trade, or other similar organizations.
• What is the difference between the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and my state, county or local chamber?
  Although all chambers can work with all levels of government, they tend to concentrate their efforts on specific levels: Local chambers of commerce tend to focus on local issues, state chambers on state issues, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce focuses on national issues at the federal government level.
  The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is not a governing body, chartering agent, or a regulatory agency for chambers of commerce, and they have no say in how chambers decide to run themselves. Any community can organize and support a chamber of commerce.
• What is the difference between the chamber and other business organizations?
  Our advocacy work is the cornerstone of what we do. Most of our members are so busy operating their companies and organizations that they rely on us to be their voice on issues that impact them. We’re always working to create the best possible, diverse business environment so that our members will thrive in this area of Broward County.
• Are the majority of your members small businesses?
  Yes. Small businesses are the backbone of the Chamber, our community and the U.S. economy. Nearly 95% of our members employ 100 or fewer people. Through their Chamber membership they have the opportunity to network, meet with their elected officials and learn from their peers.
• How are Chamber programs and services financed?
  All of our revenue is derived from annual membership dues, special events, sponsorships and management agreements. Membership dues are dependent on the size and nature of your business organization. We’re a membership-based not-for-profit 501(c)(6) organization. We do not receive any local, state or federal tax dollars, and we are not subsidized by any government entities.
• Do membership dues support Chamber affiliate organizations?
  No. We have two affiliate organizations that support our mission and vision: the South Broward Business Partnership Legislative Action Committee, and the South Broward Foundation (formerly known as the Chamber Scholarship Fund). They each have their own governing structure and funding mechanisms. In some cases, we provide them with office space and some administrative staff time.
• Is the Chamber affiliated with the government?
  No. The Chamber is an independent nonprofit business organization that is committed to economic and community development as well as supporting the business community in Broward County. We are not affiliated with any local, county, or state government. However, city governments are welcome to be members of our chamber organization, as they have a vested interest in the prosperity of the business community as well.
• Does the Chamber have a legislative agenda?
  Yes. Our Government and Legislative Affairs Committee develops the annual agenda based on an input process and presents it to our Executive Committee. The Executive Committee provides input and the agenda is then presented to and reviewed by the Chamber Board. Once it has been approved, it is published on our website.
• How is the Chamber governed?
  The Pembroke Park West Park Chamber is governed by a Governance Committee, which has representation on the Miramar Pembroke Pines Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. The 19-person Board of Directors is composed of leaders from diverse industries around the county. They are elected by our membership and meet monthly to help us chart our course. We also have a 5-member Executive Committee of officers that also meets monthly. The policies adopted by the Board of Directors are implemented by the Chamber’s paid staff.
• Can I get a list of Chamber members?
  It is the policy of the Chamber not to distribute information about our members to non-members. However, our Member Directory is fully searchable online. Chamber Mailing lists are available for purchase by members only. We do NOT provide email lists.