Greater Monmouth Chamber of Commerce

Name

Greater Monmouth Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://monmouthregionalchamber.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Freehold

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for businesses to join the chamber, access member benefits, directory listing, and networking opportunities.
2. Event Registration Fees: Revenue from signature events like Beacon of Excellence Awards ($125-$150), PERK networking breakfasts ($18 members, $25 future members), and other chamber-organized events.
3. Event Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships for chamber events including ChamberCast Live ($250 monthly sponsorship), Beacon of Excellence Awards (Diamond, Platinum, Silver tiers), and other signature events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Greater Monmouth Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit membership organization that promotes business in Monmouth County, NJ. It sells annual business memberships and provides members with an online directory listing, networking events (Perkolator breakfasts, Business After Hours, ChamberCast Live), signature awards programs (ATHENA Leadership Awards, Beacon of Excellence Awards), a job board, Hot Deals marketplace, and small business resources through partnerships with SCORE, NJSBDC, SBA, and state agencies.

Product overview

Greater Monmouth Chamber of Commerce operates as a membership-based business organization offering a suite of interconnected services centered on business networking, professional development, and community engagement. The core offerings include a Business Directory platform for member visibility, an Events Management system for networking programs like PERKOLATOR breakfasts and Business After Hours events, a Job Board for employment services, and Member-to-Member Deals for cross-promotion. Signature programs include the ATHENA Leadership Awards and Beacon of Excellence Awards. The chamber also provides specialized group programs for Young Professionals and Women in Business, plus educational resources for small business startups. The platform is built on the GrowthZone/ChamberMaster membership management system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Directory Online searchable directory of chamber member businesses, organized by category and alphabetically, enabling members to showcase their products and services to the public and other members.
• Events Management Platform
• Job Board
• Member-to-Member Deals
• Hot Deals
• ATHENA Leadership Awards Annual awards program recognizing women leaders through the ATHENA Leadership Award and ATHENA Young Professional Award (age 40 and under), with nominations due June 30, 2026.
• Beacon of Excellence Awards Annual awards ceremony honoring outstanding community enrichment through service, leadership, and achievement. Ticketed event with Diamond, Platinum, and Silver sponsorship tiers; early bird ($125 members / $135 non-members) and regular ($140 / $150) pricing.
• Perkolator Networking Breakfasts Regular in-person networking breakfast events held at local diners (e.g., Manalapan Diner), enabling business professionals to connect and build relationships. Pricing: $18 members, $25 future members.
• Business After Hours Evening networking events hosted at member businesses, providing informal opportunities for business relationship building.
• ChamberCast Live
• Young Professionals Group
• Women in Business Group
• Small Business Resources
• Health & Wellness Committee
• Military Discount Membership
• Student Membership

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SCORE Chapter 36coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCORE Chapter 36 is located in Monmouth County, NJ offering confidential business counseling services at no charge to small business entrepreneurs. SCORE volunteers provide knowledge and experience to help businesses start, grow, and maintain operations. They also provide local workshops.
• Small Business Development Center (NJSBDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFree loan proposal assistance and free business plan assistance for small businesses in New Jersey through the Small Business Development Center network.
• Monmouth County Economic DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty-level economic development agency providing business support and resources. Contacts: John Ciufo ([email protected]) and Susan Folta.
• State of New Jersey Business Action CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoseph Constance serves as Domestic Business Advocate providing state-level business support and resources.
• Small Business Administration (SBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSBA provides assistance through Richard Zilg (Assistant District Director/8(a) Business Development) and Richard Pettorossi (Economic Development Specialist) for Monmouth County businesses.
• Bell WorkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBell Works in Holmdel serves as the venue for monthly MRCC ChamberCast Live events. The partnership provides a professional setting for networking events that are recorded and distributed across multiple platforms.
• A Shared UniverseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner for ChamberCast Live events with 3.3K Facebook followers. Events are recorded and distributed through their Facebook page as part of the ChamberCast multimedia initiative.
• TAPintominorGTM or Marketing PartnerOnline news media partner covering ChamberCast Live events and providing press coverage for chamber activities.
• Girl Scouts of the Jersey ShoreminorOthersNonprofit partner and honoree at the 2026 Beacon of Excellence Awards recognizing community enrichment through service.
• NetflixminorOthersCorporate sponsor of the Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce.
• BMWminorOthersDiamond level corporate sponsor of the Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce.
• Stillwell HansenminorOthersCorporate sponsor of the Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: The national chamber of commerce. Operates the same membership-and-advocacy model at vastly larger scale; relevant as the macro umbrella organization that frames how local chambers like Monmouth Regional position their value to members.
• New Jersey Chamber of Commerce: The statewide chamber of commerce for New Jersey, offering the same membership, networking, and advocacy model as the Monmouth Regional Chamber but operating across the entire state. Directly comparable business model with overlapping member value proposition and corporate sponsorship structure, but broader geographic scope.

Direct peers

• Brick Chamber of Commerce: Local municipal chamber in Brick, NJ (Ocean County). Operates the same small-chamber membership and events model, making it a close size and structure comparable for the Monmouth Regional Chamber.
• Red Bank River Center: Business improvement district and chamber-like organization serving Red Bank in Monmouth County. Comparable mission of promoting local business through events, marketing, and member services within a shared geographic market.
• Jersey Shore Chamber of Commerce: Regional chamber serving the Jersey Shore area adjacent to Monmouth County. Closely comparable in mission (local SMB networking and advocacy), revenue model, and event-based member engagement programs.
• Long Branch Chamber of Commerce: Municipal chamber operating within Monmouth County, NJ. Directly overlaps the Monmouth Regional Chamber's service geography and SMB member base with the same dues/event/sponsorship business model.
• Greater Ocean County Chamber of Commerce: Adjacent county-level chamber serving Ocean County, NJ. Operates the same membership dues + events + sponsorship model targeting SMBs in a single New Jersey county, directly comparable in scale, programs, and target customer segment.
• Greater Princeton Chamber of Commerce: New Jersey county/regional chamber with a similar SMB membership and events-driven model. Comparable size and program structure, though serving a higher-density professional market in Mercer/Middlesex.

Others

• National Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives: Industry association for chamber executives and the broader chamber-of-commerce ecosystem. Comparable in that it serves and represents chamber organizations, providing benchmarks, training, and best practices that shape how chambers like Monmouth Regional operate.
• SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives): Documented strategic partner of the Monmouth Regional Chamber. While not a direct competitor, SCORE delivers free small-business mentoring and workshops — overlapping content with chamber programs and shaping member expectations of what the chamber must provide alongside partner offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GreaterMonmouthChamber
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/greater-monmouth-chamber-of-comm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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