Advantages of Joining the NJ Chamber of Commerce
Whether you are an entrepreneurial start-up or work for a large corporation, our regular membership offers you the opportunity to attend both in-person and virtual events that provide outstanding networking opportunities. We also provide you with timely legislative, industry and employer-related news and information that is critical to doing business in New Jersey, including our daily update and Trenton Watch.
Take a look at all the advantages of adding your voice to the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce:
Networking
Make valuable contacts with more than 1,000 member companies
Many business executives tell us their top concern is finding new clients or customers and growing their businesses. NJ Chamber events are super-networking opportunities where you can make valuable contacts with hundreds of senior executives and decision makers representing our more than 1,000 members companies – and they are attended by policymakers from the Governor's Office and various state agencies, members of the state Assembly and Senate and their staffs, as well as local and county officials.
Events
The Chamber has an event for every business need
Our events run the gamut from large statewide gatherings to informal networking breakfasts to webinars on small business topics hosted by subject matter experts. Chamber events each year include:
- ReNew Jersey Business Summit & Expo
- Breakfasts with state’s top political leaders
- NJM Small Business Webinar Series
- DE&I Trailblazer Awards
- NJ Chamber Legislative & Business Awards Reception
- Annual Golf Tournament
- Reporters Forum on key business and government issues (free to members)
- Open House in June (free to members)
- Holiday Party in December (free to members)
- Quarterly Member Mixers (free to members)
- Young Professional Networking Events
Advocacy
Leading the Fight for New Jersey Employers
The NJ Chamber of Commerce’s Government Relations team represents all-sized companies when advocating for pro-business and economic growth policies designed to make New Jersey a favorable place to operate companies that can provides jobs and create economic opportunities for employees.
The chamber staff meets regularly with policymakers from the Governor's Office and various state agencies, members of the state Assembly and Senate and their staffs, as well as local and county officials who develop and enact countless laws and regulations impacting employers and employees.
The primary focus areas of the chamber are Transportation, Economic Development/State Budget, Healthcare, Education & Workforce Development, Environment/Energy and Government Reform – and they consult regularly on these topics with chamber members and other subject matter experts. Members are updated regularly on key issues through timely webinars, events, briefings and regular communications, such as Trenton Watch.
NEW: Member Health Plan
Exclusive access to affordable small group health, dental and vision insurance
The NJ Chamber of Commerce has partnered with AmeriHealth, Delta Dental and DeltaVision to provide members with the ability to offer the benefits employees want at the prices they—and you—can afford.
Discounts
Save with exclusive member-only discounts
The NJ Chamber of Commerce offers its members a variety of discounts on crucial business products and services. Discounts include IT services, professional photography/video services, shipping, recruiting services and more. New discounts are always being added.
Member Directory
NJ Chamber members prefer to do business with other NJ Chamber members
The NJ Chamber Member Directory provides contact information for each of our member companies. The fully searchable Directory is organized alphabetically and by industry for your convenience.
Cornerstone New Jersey
The Competitive Edge You Need to do Business in NJ
Cornerstone New Jersey is an exclusive and prestigious membership level of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, which includes New Jersey’s most influential companies and top executives. As evidenced by our high participation rate and renewal level, our Cornerstone New Jersey members consider this membership level to be a smart investment to help them grow their businesses.
Learn more about Cornerstone NJ