Chamber Of Commerce on Clubhouse

Description

About Chamber of Commerce

Preface

The city of Thrishivaperoor, later shortened to Thrissur, was founded in the last decade of eighteenth century by the King of Kochi, Sakthan Thampuran, as a new capital for his nation. Free from the influence of European invaders, he set in stone a city to guide his nation to bright future. One of his first acts as king in Thrissur was to develop the city as a trading hub. For this he raised canals connecting Thrissur with Kochi and the Arabian Sea and brought in traders from the suburbs to settle in the city. Since then trade has provided the economic base for the city and have been the key driver for growth. There was a time when Thrissur had more banks than Bombay reflecting the impact trade once had in the city. Thrissur has also developed as a tourist and cultural destination hosting the international renowned Thrissur Pooram annually. But Thrissur Pooram owes a large deal of its success to the trade fair tied with the event thereby exemplifying the importance of commerce in Thrissur.

About Us

Chamber of Commerce had to face innumerable problems and hardships in it starting from the year 1950 onwards. In its history in upholding and protecting the just and equitable rights and demands of the business community of Thrissur town and surroundings. The unforgettable struggle was the historical 54 days Bazaar strike in 1980 to fight against the unjust and militant attitude of the loading and unloading workers, which almost made it impossible to run any business in the Bazaar. The legendary struggle resulted in the formation of a statewide organization named Kerala Vyapari Vyavasai Ekopana Samithi (KVVES) with its registered office in the premises of the Chamber of Commerce and the President and Secretary of the chamber of Commerce were its first office bearers.

Vision

Business and industry flourished in the historical town of Thrissur during the regime of the powerful and strong ruler, Sakthan Thampuran. He was a great Architect too. Swaraj round stands as the best example for his long term vision. He brought different sections of business community to Thrissur to promote Trade and Industry. While floating Chamber of Commerce, the Founders and Promoters also have clear cut vision. To uphold, safeguard and protect the rights and interests of all sections of business community, they felt that it was so inevitable to organize and unite.

Mission

To support and fulfill the long term vision, number of missions has to be