NORWICH – September 9th through the 13th has been designated Chamber of Commerce Week.

Officials said this week-long celebration is dedicated to promoting greater awareness of the role that chambers play in the business and the community.

New York State alone has more than 260 local chambers, which represent some 400,000 businesses and are dedicated to improving the communities they serve as well as the entire Empire State.

The Chamber works to create a vital link between the public and private sectors, and helps build a stronger community by staying focused and involved in the top business, civic and social priorities.