Delaware Chamber of Commerce Directory

Delaware features 14 chambers of commerce serving businesses across all three counties. From the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce founded in 1837 to specialized organizations like the Delaware Hispanic Chamber of Commerce launched in 2024, these organizations provide networking opportunities, business advocacy, and economic development support to businesses throughout the First State.

14

Total Chambers

Across Delaware

1

State Chamber

Founded 1837

3

County Chambers

New Castle, Kent, Sussex

1,500+

Chamber Members

Major chambers

Statewide Chamber Organization

Delaware State Chamber of Commerce (DSCC)

History: Founded in 1837 as the Wilmington Board of Trade, DSCC is the largest, most influential business organization in Delaware with nearly 190 years of service

Address: 1201 N Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801-1155

Mailing Address: PO Box 671, Wilmington, DE 19899

Phone: (302) 655-7221

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.dscc.com

Founded 1837

Mission: Promote an economic climate that strengthens competitiveness of Delaware businesses and benefits all state citizens

Services Provided:

  • Statewide business advocacy and policy leadership
  • Networking breakfasts and Delaware Networking Station B2B expo
  • Delaware Business magazine (archives 2020-2024)
  • Delaware Manufacturing Association support
  • Delaware Retail Council programs
  • Delaware Young Professionals Network

County Chambers of Commerce

New Castle County Chamber of Commerce

Service Area: New Castle County, Delaware and surrounding region

Address: 920 Justison St, Wilmington, DE 19801

Phone: (302) 737-4343

Website: www.ncccc.com

1,500+ Members Founded 1922

Focus: For over 100 years, Delaware businesses have leveraged the chamber to build awareness, grow revenue, and develop new business relationships. Originally founded as Newark Chamber of Commerce in 1922, evolved to Greater Newark Chamber in 1967, now serves entire New Castle County. Hosts 100+ networking events, conferences, and workshops annually on sales, marketing, leadership, and operations.

Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce (CDCC)

Service Area: Kent County and Central Delaware region

Address: 435 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901

Phone: (302) 734-7513

Fax: (302) 678-0189

Website: www.cdcc.net

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm

800+ Members 5-Star U.S. Accredited

Focus: Essential resource for business development advancing economic growth in Central Delaware. Offers 42 events annually including free Sunset Business Mixers, Coffee Coaching Seminars, and Leadership Central Delaware programs. Features Federation Partnership Program (two memberships for price of one), registered lobbyist on staff, and Legislative Affairs Committee.

Sussex County Chambers (Beach Communities)

Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce

Service Area: Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach

Address: 306 Rehoboth Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971-3108

Phone: (302) 227-2233 or (800) 441-1329

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.beach-fun.com

1,000+ Members

Focus: Largest chamber in southern Delaware led by CEO Carol Everhart. Extremely involved in resort community, organizing annual Sea Witch Halloween & Fiddler's Festival. Partners with Rehoboth Beach Main Street for programming, promotional events, networking, and volunteer opportunities.

Lewes Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau

Service Area: Lewes and Cape Henlopen region

Address: 120 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958

Phone: (302) 645-8073

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.leweschamber.com

Focus: One of the largest chambers in southern Delaware serving historic Lewes settled by Dutch in 1631. Located where Delaware Bay meets Atlantic Ocean at Cape Henlopen. Works cooperatively with other area chambers to promote regional events and happenings. Features beaches on both ocean and bay, trails, and nature preserves.

Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce

Service Area: Bethany Beach and Fenwick Island

Address: 36913 Coastal Hwy, Fenwick Island, DE 19944-4079

Focus: Serves southern Delaware beach communities with business support and tourism promotion.

Western Sussex Chamber of Commerce

Service Area: Western Sussex County including Seaford

Address: 304 High St, Seaford, DE 19973-3941

Website: www.westernsussexcoc.com

Focus: Advocates for business and economic development in Western Sussex County region less than one hour from coastal beach resorts. Connects resources to encourage positive community impact and promotes visitorship beyond the beaches.

Greater Georgetown Chamber of Commerce

Service Area: Georgetown and surrounding communities

Address: 827 E Market St, Georgetown, DE 19947-2223

Website: georgetowncoc.com

Director: Linda Price

Milford Area Chamber of Commerce

Service Area: Milford and surrounding communities

Phone: (302) 422-3344

Website: milfordchamber.com

Regional Chambers

Middletown Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC)

Address: PO Box 1, Middletown, DE 19709

Phone: (302) 378-7545

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.maccde.com

Dedicated to promoting business and enhancing quality of life in Southern New Castle County area. Members take leading roles in community and business programs to preserve the unique lifestyle of Middletown, Odessa, and Townsend (MOT) communities.

Greater Millsboro Chamber of Commerce

Phone: (302) 934-6777

Greater Delmar Chamber of Commerce

Serves Delmar and surrounding Maryland-Delaware border communities.

Laurel Chamber of Commerce

Serves Laurel and western Sussex County businesses.

Specialized Chambers & Business Organizations

Delaware Small Business Chamber

Service Area: Statewide, focusing on businesses with 0-100 employees

Address: 700 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE 19711

Website: www.dsbchamber.com

Independent

Focus: Independent chamber advocating for small business owners and providing crucial resources for new and young businesses. Offers unique guarantee: if members don't get new business covering membership dues within one year, next year's membership is free. Benefits valued at triple the membership cost. Includes all events with membership, small breakout groups for personal networking, and directory listings improving Google SEO.

Delaware Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Service Area: Statewide, serving Hispanic and Latino business community

Location: Lancaster Avenue, Wilmington, DE

Website: www.hchamber.org

243 Members Launched 2024

Focus: Launched March 2024 with ribbon cutting ceremony, founded by Ronaldo Tello (Executive Director of Hispanic American Association). Serves as safe, comfortable place for immigrants and Spanish-speaking business owners to receive resources in their language. Programs: BIKI (Bilingual Kitchen Incubator commercial kitchen), Emprendedores Sin Barreras (6-week Spanish entrepreneurship program), Techno-Ready (12-week computer skills workshop), Digital Presence Pro (website development). Supports 10% Hispanic Delaware population (95,000+ people). One in four Delaware startups founded by Latino entrepreneurs.

Delaware Black Chamber of Commerce

Service Area: Statewide, serving Black business community

Address: 321 E 11th St, Wilmington, DE 19801-3422

Website: debcc.org

Focus: Fastest growing chamber in Delaware, driven to change economic footprint for small businesses in First State and beyond. Solid voice for Black business community continuously refocusing efforts to meet evolving member needs. Partners with Delaware Racial Justice Collaborative and United Way of Delaware for annual Minority Small Business Pitch or Ditch competition where minority entrepreneurs compete for cash prizes.

Small Business Resources

Delaware Division of Small Business

Service-focused state agency committed to supporting businesses starting and growing in Delaware. Champions for Delaware small businesses connecting companies to resources and advice for success.

Part of: Delaware Department of State

Website: business.delaware.gov

Delaware SBDC (Small Business Development Center)

Professional business advisors available across the state providing technical assistance to entrepreneurs and business owners.

Services: Cash flow management, strategic planning, network development, rebranding, personnel hiring/retention, resiliency planning, exit planning, legal and tax considerations, customer service, sales growth, financial management, cybersecurity, and marketing

Website: delawaresbdc.org

SCORE Delaware

Nonprofit association providing FREE business advice, workshops, templates, and tools. One of the founding SCORE chapters with 50+ years of continuous service.

Services: Free mentoring from highly successful business professionals, startup and expansion consulting, business education workshops

Partners: SBA, New Castle County Chamber, SBDC, Delaware Technical Community College, Delaware Small Business Chamber, multiple regional chambers, YWCA WAND Program, Junior Achievement, Delaware State University I-Corp, Woman's Business Center

Website: www.score.org/delaware

SBA Delaware District Office

U.S. Small Business Administration district office providing federal support for Delaware businesses.

Services: Business funding programs, mentorship connections, National Small Business Week celebrations (April 28-May 4 annually), Small Business Person of the Year awards

Website: www.sba.gov/district/delaware

Chamber Membership Benefits

Why Join a Delaware Chamber of Commerce?

Delaware chambers offer comprehensive benefits tailored to businesses of all sizes:

Networking Opportunities

  • 100+ annual networking events and conferences
  • Free Sunset Business Mixers (monthly)
  • Coffee Coaching Seminars
  • Small breakout groups for personal connections
  • Delaware Networking Station B2B expo (annual)
  • Breakfast networking events at CSC Wilmington

Business Growth & Training

  • Live interactive workshops on sales, marketing, leadership
  • Leadership Central Delaware programs
  • Business growth training and referral groups
  • Industry-specific programs (manufacturing, retail)
  • Young Professionals Network

Cost Savings & Resources

  • Club Card Program (member-to-member discounts)
  • Health and insurance benefits through Benefits Connection Plan
  • Federation Partnership Program (2 memberships for price of 1)
  • Directory listings improving Google SEO
  • Access to commercial kitchen incubators
  • Free business resource materials and templates

Advocacy & Representation

  • Registered lobbyists on staff
  • Legislative Affairs Committees
  • Local and state government advocacy
  • Policy review and proactive positions
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce partnerships

Frequently Asked Questions

Delaware has 14 chambers of commerce serving businesses across all three counties (New Castle, Kent, and Sussex). These include the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce founded in 1837, three county chambers (New Castle County Chamber with 1,500+ members, Central Delaware Chamber with 800+ members), coastal chambers (Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach with 1,000+ members, Lewes Chamber), regional chambers (Middletown, Georgetown, Milford), and specialized organizations (Delaware Small Business Chamber, Delaware Hispanic Chamber with 243 members launched 2024, Delaware Black Chamber).

The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce (DSCC), founded in 1837 as the Wilmington Board of Trade, is the largest and most influential business organization in Delaware. Located at 1201 N Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801 (mailing: PO Box 671, Wilmington, DE 19899), contact them at (302) 655-7221 or [email protected]. Visit www.dscc.com for information. DSCC's mission is to promote an economic climate strengthening competitiveness of Delaware businesses while benefiting all state citizens. The organization publishes Delaware Business magazine, manages the Delaware Manufacturing Association, Delaware Retail Council, and Delaware Young Professionals Network.

The largest Delaware chambers include: (1) New Castle County Chamber of Commerce with 1,500+ member businesses, founded in 1922, hosting 100+ annual networking events and workshops; (2) Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber with 1,000+ members, the largest in southern Delaware organizing major events like Sea Witch Halloween & Fiddler's Festival; (3) Central Delaware Chamber with 800+ members offering 42 annual events including free Sunset Business Mixers and Leadership Central Delaware, holding 5-Star U.S. Accreditation; (4) Delaware State Chamber founded 1837 as the statewide voice for business.

Delaware chambers offer extensive benefits including networking through 100+ annual events, free monthly Sunset Business Mixers, Coffee Coaching Seminars, Delaware Networking Station B2B expo, and breakfast meetings; cost savings via Club Card Program member-to-member discounts, health insurance through Benefits Connection Plan, Federation Partnership Program (two memberships for price of one); business growth resources with live workshops on sales/marketing/leadership, referral groups, directory listings improving Google SEO; advocacy through registered lobbyists, Legislative Affairs Committees, and government representation. The Delaware Small Business Chamber uniquely guarantees if members don't get new business covering dues within one year, next year's membership is free.

Delaware offers robust small business support through multiple organizations: Delaware Division of Small Business (business.delaware.gov) connects businesses to state resources; Delaware SBDC (delawaresbdc.org) provides free advisors statewide for cash flow management, strategic planning, branding, hiring, financial management, and cybersecurity; SCORE Delaware (www.score.org/delaware) offers FREE mentoring from experienced professionals, one of founding SCORE chapters with 50+ years service; SBA Delaware District Office (www.sba.gov/district/delaware) provides federal funding, mentorship, and annual Small Business Week programs; chambers operate specialized programs like BIKI commercial kitchen incubator, Emprendedores Sin Barreras Spanish entrepreneurship training, and Pitch or Ditch minority business competitions.

The New Castle County Chamber of Commerce serves Wilmington and all of New Castle County, Delaware. Located at 920 Justison St, Wilmington, DE 19801, contact them at (302) 737-4343 or visit www.ncccc.com. Founded in 1922 as the Newark Chamber of Commerce, it evolved to serve the entire county by 1967. With over 1,500 member businesses, the chamber creates business development opportunities and advocates for a strong, stable economic climate. Services include networking events, business growth training, referral groups, marketing opportunities, health insurance benefits, government affairs advocacy, and support for emerging businesses. The chamber hosts over 100 networking events, conferences, and workshops annually.

Delaware's coastal region is served by multiple chambers: Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber (www.beach-fun.com, 306 Rehoboth Ave, (302) 227-2233) is the largest in southern Delaware with 1,000+ members, organizing Sea Witch Festival and partnering with Rehoboth Beach Main Street; Lewes Chamber and Visitors Bureau (www.leweschamber.com, 120 Kings Highway, (302) 645-8073) serves historic Lewes at Cape Henlopen where Delaware Bay meets Atlantic Ocean; Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber (36913 Coastal Hwy, Fenwick Island) serves southern beaches; Western Sussex Chamber (www.westernsussexcoc.com, 304 High St, Seaford) advocates for western county communities less than one hour from coastal resorts.

Delaware features three specialized chambers serving diverse communities: Delaware Small Business Chamber (www.dsbchamber.com, 700 Capitol Trail, Newark) focuses exclusively on businesses with 0-100 employees, offering unique guarantee where next year is free if members don't recoup dues through new business; Delaware Hispanic Chamber (www.hchamber.org, launched March 2024) serves 243 Hispanic businesses with Spanish-language programs including BIKI commercial kitchen, Emprendedores Sin Barreras entrepreneurship training, and Techno-Ready computer skills workshops; Delaware Black Chamber (debcc.org, 321 E 11th St, Wilmington) is the fastest-growing chamber changing economic footprint for minority businesses, partnering for annual Pitch or Ditch competition where minority entrepreneurs compete for cash prizes.

The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce (CDCC) serves Kent County and the Central Delaware region from its Dover location at 435 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901. Contact them at (302) 734-7513, fax (302) 678-0189, or visit www.cdcc.net. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm. With 800+ members, CDCC is a 5-Star U.S. Accredited Chamber offering 42 events annually including free Sunset Business Mixers, Coffee Coaching Seminars, and Leadership Central Delaware programs. Unique benefits include Federation Partnership Program providing two memberships for the price of one, registered lobbyist on staff, Legislative Affairs Committee reviewing proposed legislation, and accreditation providing access to extensive U.S. Chamber resources.

The Delaware Hispanic Chamber of Commerce launched in March 2024 with 243 businesses already on board, addressing the needs of Delaware's 95,000+ Hispanic population (nearly 10% of state residents). Founded by Ronaldo Tello of Hispanic American Association, the chamber provides safe, comfortable environment where immigrants and Spanish-speaking owners receive resources in their language. Programs include BIKI (Bilingual Kitchen Incubator) offering professionally equipped commercial kitchen with licensing; Emprendedores Sin Barreras, a 6-week Spanish program developing entrepreneurial strengths; Techno-Ready, 12-week workshop teaching computer and office skills; and Digital Presence Pro providing website tools and chamber directory connection. Latino-owned businesses grew from 5% of Delaware businesses in 2022 to 6% in 2023, with one in four Delaware startups founded by Latino entrepreneurs.

Last updated on November 27, 2025