HISTORY OF THE CHAMBER
According to the Bolu District Yearbook of 1916 Devrek Chamber of Commerce was established in 1916. The Founder Board of Directors consisted of the following members:
Devrek Chamber of Commerce
Chairman;
Second Chairman;
First Executive Officer;
Second Executive Officer;
Member; Hacı Mehmet Ağa
Tradesmen and artisans residing in Devrek, who were registered in Devrek Chamber of Commerce between 1919 and 1922, are as follows:
21 Grocery Store Owners,
1 Pharmacist,
1 Clothier,
5 Baker,
1 Butcher,
1 Shoe Maker,
5 Lumbermans,
1 Building Contractor,
1 Restaurateur,
25 Linen Drapers and Salesman of Other Textile Products
1 Alcoholic Drinks Dealer
1 Saddler Dealer
1 Tobacco Dealer
There are total 68 tradesmen and artisans. Furthermore, seven non-Muslim Armenian Tradesmen were also registered in the Chamber.
When it is considered that Zonguldak Chamber of Commerce was established in 1919, the role Devrek district played in the economic life of the region is very clear.
Devrek Chamber of Commerce and Karadeniz Ereğli Chamber of Commerce were united under Zonguldak Chamber of Commerce respectively in 1928 and 1932, due to the decision of the Ministry of Finance. In 1986, a Chamber of Commerce and Trade was established in Devrek district again. Members from Devrek district, who were registered in Zonguldak Chamber of Commerce and Trade, were transferred to Devrek Chamber of Commerce and Trade.
Source: Devrek Chamber of Commerce and Trade, History Book