State Guide: Chambers of Commerce. As a small business owner in the U.S., it is important to be familiar with your state's chamber of commerce. A chamber of commerce is a local organization of businesses designed to help protect and promote business interests. Some say they are essential to the economic growth of a community. However, if you own a small business, your membership in a chamber of commerce is not mandatory.
Washington became the forty-second state of the United States of America on November 11, 1889. After a hiatus of thirteen years when no new states were admitted to the Union, the United States Congress passed an act enabling the territories of Washington, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana to seek statehood.
Alaska wasadmitted into the Union on January 3, 1959 becoming the 49th stateto â¦ join the Union. Arizona wasadmitted into the Union on February 14, 1912 becoming the 48thstate to join the Union. New Mexico was admitted into the Union onJanuary 6, 1912 becoming the 47th state to join the union.