Connecticut Chamber of Commerce Directory

Connecticut features 70 chambers of commerce serving businesses across all eight counties. From the statewide Connecticut Business & Industry Association to local chambers in every major city and region, these organizations provide networking opportunities, business advocacy, and economic development support to over 360,000 small businesses statewide.

70+

Total Chambers

Across Connecticut

1

State Chamber

CBIA

15+

Regional Chambers

Major metros

360K+

Small Businesses

Statewide

Statewide Chamber Organization

Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA)

Role: Connecticut's largest business organization serving as the state-level chamber of commerce

Address: 350 Church St, Hartford, CT 06103-1136

Phone: (860) 244-1900

Website: www.cbia.com

Status: U.S. Chamber Member

Services Provided:

  • Statewide business advocacy and legislative representation
  • Small business resources and support programs
  • Economic development initiatives
  • Policy research and analysis
  • Business education and training
  • Networking and leadership programs

Major Metropolitan Chambers of Commerce

MetroHartford Alliance

Service Area: Hartford, Middlesex, and Tolland counties

Address: 31 Pratt St, Hartford, CT 06103-1631

Website: www.metrohartford.com

U.S. Chamber Member

Focus: Top-performing economic development partnership executing assertive and innovative strategy for growing the Greater Hartford regional economy. Recently launched new websites including the reactivated Hartford Chamber of Commerce, CT Insurance & Financial Services, CT Health Council, and Innovation Destination Hartford.

Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce

Service Area: 15 municipalities including New Haven, Branford, Hamden, Milford

Address: 900 Chapel St, 10th Floor, New Haven, CT 06510-2802

Phone: (203) 787-6735

Fax: (203) 782-4329

Website: www.gnhcc.com

U.S. Chamber Member Founded 1794

Focus: One of the oldest chambers in the country, serving startups, small businesses, and established enterprises. Provides business advocacy, networking, resources, and support across 15 municipalities: Bethany, Branford, Cheshire, East Haven, Guilford, Hamden, Madison, Milford, New Haven, North Branford, North Haven, Orange, Wallingford, West Haven, and Woodbridge.

Bridgeport Regional Business Council (BRBC)

Service Area: Greater Bridgeport and Fairfield County region

Address: 10 Middle St, 14th Fl, Bridgeport, CT 06604-4257

Phone: (203) 335-3800

Website: www.brbc.org

800 Members 145 Years Old

Focus: Largest business association in the region with six affiliates: Bridgeport Chamber, Stratford Chamber, Trumbull Chamber, Bridgeport Economic Development Corporation (BEDCO), Leadership Greater Bridgeport, and Women's Leadership Council. Offers networking events, workforce development, and Region Magazine quarterly publication. Manages Southwest CT Manufacturing Partnership.

Stamford Chamber of Commerce

Service Area: Stamford and Southwestern Connecticut

Address: 290 Harbor Drive, Stamford, CT 06902

Phone: (203) 359-4761

Fax: (203) 614-9979

Website: www.stamfordchamber.com

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm (call ahead)

Focus: One of the largest business organizations in Southwestern CT, representing small businesses and corporations with mission to provide the best environment to work and live. Led by President & CEO Heather Cavanagh.

Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce

Service Area: Bristol, Burlington, Farmington, Plainville, Plymouth, Thomaston, Wolcott

Address: 440 N Main St, Bristol, CT 06010

Website: www.centralctchambers.org

1,600+ Members 160,000 Residents Served

Focus: One of the largest chambers in Connecticut, serving seven communities in central Connecticut with comprehensive business support, networking events, advocacy, and economic development programs.

Greater Norwalk Chamber of Commerce

Service Area: Norwalk, Darien, New Canaan, Weston, Westport, Wilton

Address: 101 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851

Phone: (203) 866-2521

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.greaternorwalkchamber.com

Founded 1889

Focus: Committed to economic vitality of six communities since 1889. Operates Business Resource Center offering one-stop shop for members with business startup kits, plan outlines, tax information, and specialized materials for restaurants, retail, manufacturing, and import/export businesses.

Regional Chambers by Area

Eastern Connecticut

Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT

Address: 914 Hartford Turnpike, Waterford, CT 06385

Phone: (860) 701-9113

Website: chamberect.com

1,400+ Members 110+ Years

Region's largest professional network spanning eastern Connecticut with varied and robust business network.

Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce

Address: 187 Main St, Norwich, CT 06360-5810

Phone: (860) 887-1647

Website: norwichchamber.com

Voice of business in Northern New London County serving Norwich and 10 surrounding towns within 20-mile radius: Bozrah, Franklin, Griswold, Ledyard, Lisbon, Montville, Preston, Salem, Sprague, and Voluntown.

Northeastern CT Chamber of Commerce

Address: 210 Westcott Road, Killingly, CT 06239

Phone: (860) 774-8001

Website: nectchamber.com

Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce

Address: P.O. Box 143, 12 Roosevelt Ave., Mystic, CT 06355

Phone: (860) 572-9578

Fairfield County

Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce

Address: 1 Ives St, Danbury, CT 06810

Website: danburychamber.com

500+ Members 105,000 Workforce

Diverse membership from manufacturing, hi-tech, retail, service, and professional sectors ranging from sole proprietors to 3,000+ employees.

Fairfield Chamber of Commerce

Address: 1597 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824-5945

Website: fairfieldctchamber.com

Founded 1946

Provides venues for introductions, networking events (Business After Hours, Coffee Connect monthly), and committee opportunities. Promotes economic vitality and quality of life in Fairfield.

Greenwich Chamber of Commerce

Address: 45 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT

Non-profit advocating, promoting, connecting, and educating local Greenwich businesses.

Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce

Address: 41 Riverside Avenue, Westport, CT

Offers networking events, educational workshops, advocacy, and community-building initiatives.

Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce

Address: 10 Progress Drive, Shelton, CT

Founded 1964

Dedicated to fostering economic growth and community development in Shelton area.

Darien Chamber of Commerce

Address: 320 Post Rd, Darien, CT 06820

Website: darienctchamber.com

Central Connecticut

Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce

Address: 393 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457-3309

Website: middlesexchamber.com

Partners with CT Small Business Development Center to provide resources for small business owners and entrepreneurs.

Midstate Chamber of Commerce

Website: midstatechamber.com

Provides member businesses in Meriden and surrounding towns with promotion, education, and networking opportunities.

West Hartford Chamber of Commerce

Website: whchamber.com

Rich history dating back over a century, committed to fostering economic growth and prosperity. Offers 125+ annual networking and business development events.

Cheshire Chamber of Commerce

Address: 195 S Main St, Cheshire, CT 06410

Website: cheshirechamber.org

Northwest Connecticut (Litchfield County)

Northwest CT Chamber of Commerce

Address: 333 Kennedy Drive, Torrington, CT

Phone: (860) 482-6586

Email: [email protected]

Website: nwctchamberofcommerce.org

Serves 21 New England towns with strong advanced manufacturing and healthcare sectors. Offers Manufacturers' Coalition bringing companies together with educational and economic development resources.

New Milford Chamber of Commerce

Address: 11 Railroad Street, New Milford, CT

Western Connecticut

Waterbury Regional Chamber of Commerce

Address: 93 Bank Street, Waterbury, CT 06702-2205

Website: waterburychamber.org

Includes affiliates: Naugatuck Chamber, Southbury Chamber, and Watertown Oakville Chamber.

CT River Valley Chamber of Commerce

Website: crvchamber.org

Other Regional Chambers

Hamden Regional Chamber of Commerce

Address: 3074 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06518

Website: hamdenchamber.com

Tolland County Chamber of Commerce

Website: tollandcountychamber.org

Non-profit promoting economic and civic vitality of Tolland County: Andover, Bolton, Columbia, Coventry, Ellington, Hebron, Mansfield, Somers, Stafford, Tolland, Union, Vernon, and Willington.

Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce

Website: bloomfieldchamber.org

East Haven Chamber of Commerce

Website: easthavenchamber.com

Small Business Resources

Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CTSBDC)

Professional expert advisors offer guidance and support to help small business owners reach goals. Services include accessing funding, creating new strategies, and finding critical information.

Partnership: Funded through cooperative agreement with U.S. Small Business Administration, CT Department of Economic and Community Development, and UConn.

Website: ctsbdc.uconn.edu

Connecticut Small Business Boost Fund

Allows small businesses and nonprofits to borrow between $5,000 and $500,000 depending on eligibility and need.

Supported by: Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD)

Additional Resources: Office of Small Business Affairs connects business owners with resources for growth and relocation support.

Norwalk Business Development Center

All-inclusive free resource center for entrepreneurs and business owners throughout business lifecycle.

Location: 3 Belden Avenue, Norwalk, CT

Partners: City of Norwalk, Greater Norwalk Hispanic Chamber, Greater Norwalk Chamber, SCORE, Small Business Development Council, Norwalk Redevelopment Agency, Women's Business Development Council, and NAACP

Services: All resources available free of charge to ensure accessibility for everyone.

SBA Connecticut District Office

Federal support for Connecticut's 360,000+ small businesses including funding programs, mentorship, and business recovery centers.

Annual Recognition: Connecticut Small Business Person of the Year awarded by SBA and CBIA, honoring exceptional small business leaders for achievements and contributions.

Resources: Small Business Profiles provide annual portraits of state's smaller employers including economic activity snapshots.

Chamber Membership Benefits

Why Join a Connecticut Chamber of Commerce?

Connecticut chambers offer comprehensive benefits to member businesses:

Networking Opportunities

  • Business After Hours events (40-50 attendees monthly)
  • Coffee Connect morning networking (monthly)
  • 125+ annual networking events (some chambers)
  • Leadership programs and councils
  • Industry-specific groups and coalitions

Marketing & Promotion

  • Free and discounted advertising opportunities
  • Community Guide & Member Directory listings
  • Banner ads on chamber websites
  • Email distribution through Inbox Spotlight
  • Social media exposure and promotion
  • Ribbon cutting ceremonies with media coverage

Business Resources

  • Sales leads and professional referrals
  • Business education and training programs
  • Marketing strategy assistance
  • Exclusive member discounts
  • Access to business resource centers
  • Professional development opportunities

Advocacy & Representation

  • Legislative representation at state and local levels
  • Voice for business in policy decisions
  • Economic development committee participation
  • Regional economic promotion
  • Business-friendly policy advocacy

Frequently Asked Questions

Connecticut has 70 chambers of commerce serving businesses across all eight counties. These range from the statewide Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) to regional chambers like the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT with 1,400+ members, to local city and town chambers. Major metropolitan areas like Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport, Stamford, and Norwalk each have their own dedicated chambers serving hundreds to thousands of member businesses.

The Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) serves as the state's primary business organization and chamber, located at 350 Church St, Hartford, CT 06103. Contact them at (860) 244-1900 or visit www.cbia.com. CBIA is Connecticut's largest business organization and a U.S. Chamber of Commerce member, providing statewide advocacy, legislative representation, policy research, and business resources for the state's 360,000+ small businesses.

The largest chambers include: (1) Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce with 1,600+ members serving 160,000 residents across seven communities; (2) Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT with 1,400+ active members spanning eastern Connecticut; (3) Bridgeport Regional Business Council with 800 members and six affiliates; (4) Greater Danbury Chamber with 500+ members representing a workforce of 105,000 people. The MetroHartford Alliance and Greater New Haven Chamber also rank among the state's most influential business organizations.

Connecticut chambers offer extensive benefits including networking opportunities through Business After Hours events, Coffee Connect mornings, and 100+ annual events; marketing support via member directories, website listings, email spotlights, and social media promotion; business resources like sales leads, professional referrals, training programs, and exclusive discounts; advocacy through legislative representation at state and local levels; ribbon cutting ceremonies with media coverage; access to business resource centers; and professional development programs. Some chambers host 125+ networking events annually with opportunities morning, midday, and after hours.

Connecticut offers robust small business support including the Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CTSBDC) providing free expert guidance for funding, strategy, and growth; Connecticut Small Business Boost Fund offering loans of $5,000-$500,000; Norwalk Business Development Center providing all-inclusive free resources through partnerships with the city, chambers, SCORE, and NAACP; SBA Connecticut District Office offering federal funding, mentorship, and recovery centers; Office of Small Business Affairs connecting owners with growth resources; and chamber-operated business resource centers with startup kits, business plan templates, tax information, and specialized materials for various industries. Greater New Haven Chamber's resource page is available to all businesses, even non-members.

The MetroHartford Alliance serves the Hartford region spanning Hartford, Middlesex, and Tolland counties. Located at 31 Pratt St, Hartford, CT 06103 (recently relocated to the city's tallest office tower), this top-performing economic development partnership executes innovative strategies for growing the regional economy. The organization recently launched websites for the reactivated Hartford Chamber of Commerce, Connecticut Insurance & Financial Services (CT IFS), Connecticut Health Council, and Innovation Destination Hartford. Visit www.metrohartford.com for information about membership, which includes discounted rates to events hosted by both the Hartford Chamber and MetroHartford Alliance.

Connecticut's 70 chambers are organized by region and county. Major cities have dedicated chambers: Hartford (MetroHartford Alliance), New Haven (Greater New Haven Chamber), Bridgeport (Bridgeport Regional Business Council), Stamford (Stamford Chamber), Norwalk (Greater Norwalk Chamber), Danbury (Greater Danbury Chamber), and Waterbury (Waterbury Regional Chamber). Regional chambers serve multi-town areas like Central Connecticut Chambers (Bristol, Burlington, Farmington, Plainville, Plymouth, Thomaston, Wolcott) and Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT (Waterford and eastern region). Use the U.S. Chamber's Connecticut Chamber Finder at uschamber.com/co/chambers/connecticut or contact CBIA for referrals to local chambers serving your area.

The Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce, founded in 1794, is one of the oldest chambers of commerce in the United States. For over two centuries, this chamber has been influential in shaping public policy and fostering business growth in the New Haven region. Today it serves 15 municipalities including New Haven, Branford, Cheshire, East Haven, Guilford, Hamden, Madison, Milford, North Branford, North Haven, Orange, Wallingford, West Haven, and Woodbridge. The chamber provides advocacy, networking, and support to startups, small businesses, and established enterprises. Contact them at 900 Chapel St, 10th Floor, New Haven, CT 06510, (203) 787-6735, or visit www.gnhcc.com.

Connecticut chambers host extensive networking opportunities. Business After Hours (BAH) events are scheduled monthly from 5:30-7:30 PM with 40-50 attendees. Coffee Connect events meet the first Tuesday of each month from 8:00-9:00 AM with similar attendance. West Hartford Chamber offers 125+ networking and business development events annually with morning, midday, and after hours options. Events include educational programs, committee meetings, leadership councils, industry coalitions (like Manufacturers' Coalition), Women's Leadership Council gatherings, and ribbon cutting ceremonies. The Fairfield Chamber hosts monthly networking averaging 40-50 people per event. Most chambers provide both formal structured events and casual networking opportunities throughout the year.

Connecticut has more than 360,000 small businesses statewide according to the U.S. Small Business Administration's Small Business Profiles. These businesses span diverse sectors from manufacturing and hi-tech to retail, service, professional, and corporate enterprises, ranging from sole proprietors to companies with thousands of employees. The state provides extensive support through the Department of Economic and Community Development, Connecticut Small Business Development Center, SBA Connecticut District Office, and the network of 70 chambers of commerce. CBIA and SBA annually honor the Connecticut Small Business Person of the Year, recognizing exceptional leaders for their achievements and contributions to the state's economy.

Last updated on November 27, 2025