New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Directory

150+

Chambers Statewide

1911

State Chamber Founded

20,000+

NJBIA Member Companies

1M+

Total Employees Represented

State Chamber Leadership: Founded in 1911 with Thomas Edison as a founding member, the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce provides powerful business advocacy from its headquarters across from the State House in Trenton. President and CEO Thomas A. Bracken has led the organization since 2011, bringing four decades of business and banking experience to champion New Jersey's economic growth.

Statewide Business Advocacy Organizations

New Jersey Chamber of Commerce

Address: 216 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608

Phone: (609) 989-7888

Website: njchamber.com

Founded: 1911

President & CEO: Thomas A. Bracken (since 2011)

Foundation Chair: Ali Houshmand, President of Rowan University

Independent business advocacy organization lobbying key stakeholders for legislation and policies designed to make New Jersey a desirable state to operate a business and establish good-paying jobs. Headquarters located across from the State House enables staff to mobilize and react quickly to events in the state's capital. Tom Bracken previously served as chairman of the Board from 2005-2007 and spent 40 years in banking and financial services before becoming president. He was inducted into the NJ Business Hall of Fame in 2014.

Key Initiatives
  • Legislative Advocacy: Government Relations team meets regularly with policymakers from the Governor's Office, state agencies, Assembly and Senate members to advocate for pro-business policies
  • Economic Council Proposal: Advocates for establishing an Economic Council of business leaders, legislators, and Governor's Office representatives to develop coordinated economic policy
  • Networking Events: Super-networking opportunities connecting members with hundreds of senior executives and decision makers from over 1,000 member companies
  • Member Benefits: Partnerships with AmeriHealth, Delta Dental, and DeltaVision for affordable employee benefits; discounts on IT services, professional photography, shipping, recruiting services
  • Cornerstone Membership: Exclusive prestigious membership level for New Jersey's most influential companies and top executives

New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA)

Website: njbia.org

Members: 20,000+ member companies employing over 1 million people

Status: Nation's largest state employer association (as of 2015)

Chief Business Relations Officer: Wayne M. Staub

Employer association providing information, services, and advocacy for member companies across New Jersey. NJBIA represents all-sized businesses and advocates for policies that create opportunities and jobs.

Member Services
  • Cost Management: Over 3,500 members saved nearly $2 million in past two years; payroll processing savings through Primepoint HRMS partnership
  • Insurance: Money-saving coverage through affiliate New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Co.
  • Health Benefits: Health benefit options for businesses of every size; integrated energy solutions through Usource
  • HR & Employment Support: Legal assistance when needed for workplace issues
  • Training Programs: Workplace Harassment Prevention (WHP) Training with state-mandated modules; Employee Health & Safety, Cybersecurity, DEIB, Communication, Leadership & Management, Microsoft Computer Skills
  • Publications: New Jersey Business Magazine (purchased in 1958) - state's largest and oldest circulation business magazine; daily news briefs and in-depth feature articles
  • Events: Online and in-person events for networking and navigating complex business issues
  • Advocacy: Policy committee meetings, grassroots and political action programs giving NJ businesses direct voice in state law formulation

Major Metropolitan Area Chambers

Newark Regional Business Partnership (NRBP)

Address: 60 Park Place, Newark, NJ 07102

Phone: (973) 242-6237

Website: newarkrbp.org

Members: Nearly 400 businesses, organizations, and institutions employing over 140,000 people

Premier regional chamber serving Greater Newark area. Pre-eminent member-based organization connecting businesses through networking, information, and advocacy. Members represent wide range of industries including corporations, small businesses, educational institutions, professionals, and non-profits with presence or business interest in Newark.

Hudson County Chamber of Commerce

Address: 185 Hudson Street, Suite 2730, Jersey City, NJ 07311

Phone: (201) 386-0699

Email: [email protected]

Website: hudsonchamber.org

Founded: 1888

Motto: "We Make It Happen"

Since 1888, Hudson County's leading resource for economic growth. One of New Jersey's largest regional chambers with diverse membership contributing to stronger, growing economy throughout 12 municipalities including Jersey City, Hoboken, Bayonne, Union City, West New York, Weehawken, and North Bergen.

Greater Atlantic City Chamber

Address: PO Box 748, Northfield, NJ 08225

Phone: (609) 345-4524

Website: acchamber.com

Founded: 1914

President: Danielle Norcross (appointed November 2024)

Over 110 years dedicated to creating favorable economic climate with meaningful services for the business community. Partners with schools to implement career exploration programs, bridging education and industry for comprehensive workforce development. Leads efforts to ensure businesses have voice on issues important to business and community.

Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce

Website: princetonmercerchamber.org

Founded: Original Board of Trade established 1868 by John Roebling

Members: Over 1,300 members with 8,000+ individual contacts

Largest and oldest regional chamber of commerce in New Jersey. Evolved from "The Board of Trade of the City of Trenton" (200 companies in 1868) through various iterations including Mercer Chamber and MIDJersey Chamber. Merged with Princeton Regional Chamber (est. 1960) to create today's organization. Viewed by members as indispensable to their success; acknowledged as authoritative voice of Princeton Mercer business community. Plays vital role in fostering Trenton's economic development through strategic partnerships with Greater Trenton and Trenton Downtown Association.

Edison Chamber of Commerce

Address: 1028 Amboy Avenue, Edison, NJ 08817

Phone: (732) 738-9482

Website: edisonchamber.com

Founded: 1952

County: Middlesex

Network of businesses working together to promote economic growth and success. Voice for businesses in Township of Edison, County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey. Offers over three dozen networking opportunities annually, curated online business directory, and member-to-member deals. Supports businesses ranging from local restaurants to largest import/export organizations. Events include State of the Town Address, Taste of Middlesex, Golf Outing, and partnerships with Middlesex Regional, Woodbridge, Metuchen Chambers, Asian Association of Real Estate Agents of NJ, Asian Indian Chamber of Commerce, and Small Business Administration.

North Jersey Chamber of Commerce

Website: northjerseychamber.org

Coverage: 192 cities across 12 counties throughout Northern New Jersey

Community-minded, member-focused nonprofit business organization throughout Northern New Jersey. Offers over 75 networking and marketing opportunities annually for member businesses.

Bergen County Chambers

Bergen County Chamber of Commerce

Website: bergencountychamber.com

Organization promoting business in Bergen County through fostering new business relationships and forming strategic alliances.

Paramus Regional Chamber of Commerce

Address: PO Box 325, Paramus, NJ 07652

Phone: (201) 261-3344

Members: 300+ members (one of area's fastest-growing chambers)

Committed to uniting efforts of business and professional individuals to ensure healthy economic and socio-economic base benefiting community. Priorities include increasing membership, enhancing member benefits, giving back to community, and creating exciting new events. Benefits: educational and networking opportunities, advertising via website/emails/mailings, trade show opportunities, free business referral services.

Hackensack Regional Chamber of Commerce

Address: 5 University Plaza Drive, Hackensack, NJ

Coverage: Hackensack, South Hackensack, Bogota, Maywood, Saddle Brook, Garfield

Honors distinguished citizens who have had significant impacts within member communities.

Fort Lee Regional Chamber of Commerce

Address: 210 Whitman Street, Fort Lee, NJ 07024

Phone: (201) 994-7575

Organization of business people collaborating to make Fort Lee community better place to live, work, and play. Strives for innovative ways to blend resources providing prosperous, healthy, desirable environment for residents, workers, visitors. Manages active calendar of events; collaborates with regional chambers to produce Bergen County's most successful business-to-business mega-events. Works closely with Fort Lee schools, Fort Lee Business District Alliance to support community programs and events.

Inter Chamber Consortium (ICC)

Alliance of area Chambers of Commerce serving Bergen and Passaic Counties. Mission: collectively work towards best interests of local economies and communities. Conducts monthly board meetings with 20 area chamber officials, rotating to different locations. Sponsors several events throughout the year; area chamber members welcome.

Morris County Chambers

Morris County Chamber of Commerce

Address: 325 Columbia Turnpike, Suite 101, Florham Park, NJ 07932

Website: morrischamber.org

Members: 900+ members representing over 100,000 employees in Morris and surrounding counties

Helps businesses grow by providing opportunities to make new connections, collaborate on ventures, create lasting relationships. Serves as dynamic business organization providing opportunities for personal growth, business success, community leadership. Offers almost 300 networking events, seminars and committee meetings each year. Office located in Florham Park, 3/4 mile east of Morristown Airport.

Morristown Chamber of Commerce

Website: morristownchamber.org

Provides platform to share information about the Chamber and members serving Morristown area.

Morris County Hispanic-American Chamber of Commerce (MCHACC)

Website: mchacc.org

Recognition: "National Best At-Large Chamber Award" by United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Not-for-profit organization advocating, promoting, and advancing interests of business owners, professionals, organizations and corporations within Morris County and adjacent areas targeting and serving U.S. Hispanic-American market. Services growing market needs of U.S. Hispanic-American business and residential communities.

South Jersey Regional Chambers

Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey (CCSNJ)

Website: chambersnj.com

Coverage: Seven southern counties (Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Salem)

South Jersey's premier business association serving seven southernmost counties. As business community's voice in Trenton, fights for initiatives improving state's business climate and stops legislation increasing cost of doing business. Uniquely offers additional networking opportunities at no additional cost to membership, including Non-Profit Council. Members have exclusive access to dental plans at large group rates through Benecare partnership. Over 80% of events free for members.

Camden County Regional Chamber of Commerce

Address: 2000 Route 38, Suite 2210-127, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

Phone: (856) 667-1600 X 305

Website: camdencountychamber.com

Regional chamber serving businesses throughout Camden County including Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Camden city, and surrounding municipalities.

Salem County Chamber of Commerce

Website: salemcountychamber.com

Serves businesses throughout Salem County in southernmost New Jersey.

Central New Jersey Chambers

Central New Jersey Regional Chamber of Commerce

Website: cnjrchamber.org

Offers educational and networking opportunities, business resources like directories and mailing lists, promotes interactions between local businesses and community throughout central New Jersey region.

Greater Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce

Website: goelizabethnj.com

County: Union County

Hosts Business After Hours networking events every month. Events completely free for all members; over 80% of events free for members.

Small Business Development Centers (NJSBDC)

NO COST Services: New Jersey Small Business Development Centers deliver free one-on-one counseling, low-cost training programs, and webinars with wealth of resources to help businesses excel at every stage of growth.

Established by Congress in 1978 as one of first national SBDC pilot projects. Today, NJSBDC network composed of headquarters at Rutgers Business School (Newark and New Brunswick), 12 full-service regional centers, and 28 additional affiliate offices located throughout the state.

Services and Resources

  • Personalized Guidance: Comprehensive solutions for new and existing businesses; strategies for accelerating growth
  • Capital Assistance: Help finding capital, establishing strategic plans, creating marketing campaigns
  • Workshops & Training: Seminars, webinars, networking events covering marketing, social media, financing, business planning
  • Tool Kit: Resources for any stage of business life cycle; seminars and training from SBA.gov website

Regional Centers

NJSBDC Headquarters

Location: Rutgers Business School - Newark and New Brunswick

Website: njsbdc.com

Rutgers-Newark SBDC

Website: rnsbdc.com

Premier provider of strategic, growth focused business training and technical assistance for established small businesses and start-up entrepreneurs.

Rutgers-Camden SBDC

Website: rsbdc.org

Coverage: Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Salem counties

Extensive consulting services and educational opportunities to small business owners.

William Paterson University SBDC

Website: sbdcwpu.com

Coverage: Passaic and Union counties

No-cost consultation services to help launch, grow and expand businesses.

TCNJ SBDC (Mercer County)

Website: sbdcnj.com

Complimentary and low-cost counseling services, programs, on-demand resources and webinars.

Brookdale Community College SBDC

Website: mosbdc.com

Coverage: Monmouth and Ocean counties

New Jersey City University SBDC

Website: sbdchudsoncounty.com

Coverage: Hudson County

New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)

About NJEDA

Website: njeda.gov

Self-supporting, independent state agency serving as State's principal agency for driving economic growth. Mission: stimulate business development, job creation, community revitalization throughout New Jersey through financial, technical and real estate development assistance.

Chamber Partnerships
  • Statewide Hispanic Chamber (SHCCNJ): NJEDA provided financial support for development and operation of Innovation Business Hub at New Jersey City University. Hub offers physical location for business owners and leaders to gather for workshops, seminars, networking events strengthening connectivity, providing educational resources, fostering innovation, spurring economic growth.
  • Hunterdon County Chamber: Monthly Office Hours with NJEDA's Senior Small Business Liaison through Unity Bank Center for Business & Entrepreneurship
  • Regional Chambers: Creates public-private partnerships providing access to capital for small and mid-size businesses and nonprofit organizations
Programs
  • Small Business Improvement Grant: Reimburses NJ business owners up to $50,000 for capital improvements and equipment
  • Grants and Loans: For leases, equipment, capital improvements, working capital for businesses and non-profit entities
  • Incentive Programs: Navigation assistance through economic development incentives

Membership Benefits & Opportunities

Networking Events

  • Business After Hours mixers
  • Annual conferences and summits
  • Industry-specific roundtables
  • Legislative breakfasts
  • Golf outings and galas
  • Ribbon cuttings and grand openings
  • Educational seminars and webinars

Business Support

  • Legislative advocacy representation
  • Marketing and advertising exposure
  • Member-to-member referrals
  • Business directory listings
  • Discounts on products and services
  • Health insurance and benefits access
  • Professional development training

Growth Resources

  • Economic development assistance
  • Site selection support
  • Workforce recruitment help
  • Mentoring and coaching programs
  • Access to capital resources
  • Strategic planning guidance
  • Government contract assistance
Cost Savings: NJBIA members alone have saved nearly $2 million in the past two years through chamber-negotiated discounts and partnerships. Membership dues often pay for themselves through cost savings, business referrals, and new customer acquisition from networking events.

New Jersey Business Climate & Advocacy

Current Business Climate Challenges

  • CNBC Rankings: New Jersey dropped from #19 in 2023 to #30 in 2025 in Top States for Business, including alarming #49 ranking in Business Friendliness
  • State Spending: Increased nearly 70% since 2016 (from $34 billion to over $58 billion); structural budget deficits projected for years ahead
  • Tax Burden: One of highest business tax burdens in nation, undermining efforts to attract, retain, and grow businesses

Chamber Advocacy Priorities

  • No New Taxes: Opposition to new taxes on employer community given already high burden
  • Economic Council: Establish council of business leaders, legislators, Governor's Office representatives to develop coordinated economic policy
  • Centralized Commerce Department: Unify all economic development programs and streamline support for new and existing businesses (proposed legislation A5890)
  • Fiscal Responsibility: Advocate for responsible budget management and structural reforms
  • Regulatory Reform: Push for tax and regulatory reform reducing business costs

NEW JOBS Organization

New Jersey Organization for a Better State (NEW JOBS) is nonpartisan organization whose trustees promote probusiness climate by endorsing and supporting legislative candidates who actively support economic growth, private-sector job creation, and lowering of business costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, founded in 1911 with Thomas Edison as a founding member, serves as the primary statewide chamber. Led by President and CEO Thomas A. Bracken since 2011, the organization operates from 216 West State Street in Trenton, directly across from the State House. Additionally, the New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA) is the nation's largest state employer association with 20,000+ member companies employing over 1 million people.

Membership costs vary by chamber and business size. Most regional chambers charge annual dues ranging from $200-$500 for small businesses to $1,000-$5,000+ for larger corporations. Many chambers offer tiered membership levels. Contact individual chambers directly for specific pricing. NJBIA members have saved nearly $2 million over the past two years through chamber-negotiated discounts and partnerships, often making membership cost-neutral or even profitable through savings and new business referrals.

Major chambers operate in Newark (Newark Regional Business Partnership with nearly 400 members), Jersey City (Hudson County Chamber since 1888), Atlantic City (Greater Atlantic City Chamber since 1914), Princeton/Trenton (Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber - largest and oldest regional chamber in NJ), Edison (Edison Chamber founded 1952), Paramus (Paramus Regional with 300+ members), Hackensack, Fort Lee, Morristown, Elizabeth, Cherry Hill, and throughout Bergen, Morris, Monmouth, Ocean, Camden, Burlington, and all 21 counties.

Use the U.S. Chamber finder at uschamber.com/co/chambers/new-jersey or contact the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce at (609) 989-7888 for referrals. You can also search online for "[Your City] Chamber of Commerce New Jersey" to find local chambers. Many municipalities have their own chambers, and some regional chambers cover multiple towns. New Jersey has over 150 chambers statewide serving businesses in all 21 counties.

Chambers provide comprehensive legislative advocacy at state and local levels. The NJ Chamber's Government Relations team meets regularly with the Governor's Office, state agencies, Assembly and Senate members to advocate for pro-business policies. Key priorities include opposing new business taxes (NJ already has one of highest tax burdens nationally), establishing an Economic Council for coordinated economic policy, creating centralized Commerce Department, and pushing for tax and regulatory reform. Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey serves as "South Jersey business community's voice in Trenton." Advocacy covers taxation, regulation, workforce development, infrastructure investment, and business climate improvement.

Yes, chambers regularly host extensive networking events. The NJ Chamber hosts events connecting members with hundreds of senior executives and decision makers from over 1,000 member companies, ranging from large statewide gatherings to informal networking breakfasts to webinars. Morris County Chamber offers almost 300 networking events, seminars and committee meetings annually. North Jersey Chamber provides over 75 networking and marketing opportunities per year. Greater Elizabeth Chamber hosts Business After Hours networking events monthly (free for members). Events include business mixers, conferences, educational seminars, legislative breakfasts, golf outings, ribbon cuttings, grand openings, and industry-specific roundtables.

Chambers provide comprehensive economic development support including site selection assistance, workforce recruitment resources, and incentive program navigation. Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber plays vital role in fostering Trenton's economic development through strategic partnerships with Greater Trenton and Trenton Downtown Association. Chambers partner with New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) which offers grants and loans up to $50,000 for capital improvements, equipment, leases, and working capital. NJSBDC regional centers provide free one-on-one counseling on expansion strategies, capital access, strategic planning, and marketing campaigns.

New Jersey chambers represent diverse industries including manufacturing, technology, healthcare, hospitality, professional services, finance, retail, construction, education, non-profits, and more. Newark Regional Business Partnership's 400 members represent wide range of industries from corporations to small businesses, educational institutions, professionals, and non-profits. Edison Chamber supports businesses ranging from local mom-and-pop restaurants to largest import/export organizations in the world. NJBIA's 20,000+ member companies span all sectors of New Jersey's economy. Specialized chambers also exist, such as Morris County Hispanic-American Chamber serving businesses targeting U.S. Hispanic-American market.

Chambers partner with educational institutions, advocate for training programs, and host job fairs connecting employers with talent. Greater Atlantic City Chamber partners with schools to implement career exploration programs, bridging education and industry for comprehensive workforce development. NJBIA offers Workplace Harassment Prevention training and courses in Employee Health & Safety, Cybersecurity, DEIB, Leadership & Management, and Microsoft Computer Skills. Chambers work with New Jersey Small Business Development Centers to provide training and development resources. They also advocate in Trenton for workforce development policies and funding for training programs addressing skills gaps.

New Jersey offers extensive free resources for startups through Small Business Development Centers (NJSBDC) network: free one-on-one counseling, low-cost training programs, webinars, and workshops on marketing, financing, and business planning. NJEDA provides Small Business Improvement Grants up to $50,000 for capital improvements and equipment. Chambers connect startups with mentoring programs, capital resources through lending partnerships, training programs, and business development services. NJSBDC has headquarters at Rutgers Business School plus 12 full-service regional centers and 28 affiliate offices statewide. The Statewide Hispanic Chamber Innovation Business Hub at NJCU offers physical location for workshops, seminars, and networking. Edison Chamber partners with Small Business Administration for startup support.

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Last updated on November 27, 2025