Brooklyn chamber celebrates its centennial with an all-star gala
Who’s who of Brooklyn civic leaders attend celebration
The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce (BCC) held its centennial celebration on Saturday with a lavish gala at the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge. The event brought together a veritable who’s who of Brooklyn movers and shakers to pay tribute to the venerable organization’s 100 years of service.
Founded on February 6, 1918, the Chamber of Commerce began as a civic group to help improve the living conditions of residents in the borough. Ultimately it would serve as a means to link business and community for the betterment of Brooklyn. By 1927 the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce was the second largest in the U.S.
In 1976 the BCC merged with the Downtown Brooklyn Development Association in an effort to continue helping to revitalize Brooklyn.