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.
Delaware was the first state admitted to the union, in December 1787. Hawaii, the 50th state, was admitted in August 1959. Texas was admitted to the union as the 28th state on Dec. 29, 1845. Virginia became a state in June 1788. Utah officially became a U.S. state on Jan. 4, 1896.Florida became a state on March 3, 1845.elaware was the first state admitted to the union, in December 1787. Hawaii, the 50th state, was admitted in August 1959. Texas was admitted to the union as the 28th state on Dec. 29, 1845. Virginia became a state in June 1788. Utah officially became a U.S. state on Jan. 4, 1896.