Although we have a lot of members, most of them are small businesses (1-10 employees), so we spend a great deal of time using our size and influence advocating for the business point of view. We even have two New York State registered lobbyists on staff. We’ve developed a great rapport with our elected officials -- on local, state and federal levels -- and have been enormously effective in letting our leaders know what the business community needs, and enlisting their help to support those needs.
Our members have discovered that, especially in difficult economic times, being part of this organization is their best business bet. They come to us for referrals; information; education; opportunities to network with hundreds of businesses; health insurance and other benefits; legislative representation; social events; even free wifi and meeting space!
Housed in a new 19,000 square foot business center in the heart of New York’s beautiful Hudson Valley, the Orange County Chamber of Commerce is here to help our members, our community and our visitors. Welcome.