Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce

What Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce does

The Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6)-style non-profit membership organization founded in 1974 and based in Sullivan County, New York. It serves the local business community — primarily small and mid-sized enterprises, nonprofits, and individual professionals — through three core functions: networking events, advocacy on county-level policy issues affecting business, and education programs such as Leadership Sullivan. Its operating scope is geographically limited to a single rural county and it does not appear to operate multiple chapters or regional offices.

Operationally, the Chamber runs on the GrowthZone SaaS membership platform, which provides its member directory, event registration, billing, and recently launched modules including a Map & Itinerary Creator, a Member Deals section, and a Job Postings board. The organization also maintains a tiered corporate-sponsorship program — Crusaders, Champions, and Advocates — anchored by headline partners such as Resorts World Catskills, the Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association, and Hudson Valley Credit Union. The Chamber is staffed by a small team (estimated 1–10 employees based on available signals) and generates revenue from annual membership dues, event registration fees, and corporate sponsorship contributions. No acquisition, funding, or leadership-change activity is disclosed in the source material, and the entity operates as a steady-state regional civic association rather than a venture-backed or high-growth organization.

Name

Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://catskills.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit, membership-based business association founded in 1974 that serves small and mid-sized businesses, nonprofits, and professionals in Sullivan County, New York through networking events, advocacy, education programs, and member services delivered via the GrowthZone platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Marketplace & Commerce Communities (BPAMABAO)

Keywords

• Chamber of commerce
• Business networking
• Membership association
• Economic development
• Business advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Monticello

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The Chamber generates revenue through membership dues from local businesses and organizations in Sullivan County. Membership provides visibility, credibility, networking opportunities, and access to resources.
2. Event Fees: Revenue generated from event participation fees, such as the Monthly Networking Breakfast ($30 for members, $40 for future members).
3. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships from local businesses at various tiers (Chamber Crusaders, Chamber Champions, Media Sponsors, Chamber Advocates) provide revenue and support Chamber operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit membership-based business association that delivers networking, advocacy, visibility, and educational services to local businesses and entrepreneurs in Sullivan County, NY. It sells annual Chamber memberships, runs monthly networking breakfasts and ribbon-cutting ceremonies, publishes a member directory and job postings board, and operates the Leadership Sullivan leadership development program. Revenue is derived from membership dues, event participation fees, and corporate sponsorships.

Product overview

The Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce operates as a membership-based organization offering a unified platform of interconnected services. The core offerings include a Member Directory for business visibility, Chamber Events (networking breakfasts, ribbon cuttings), a Map & Itinerary Creator for exploring local businesses, Training & Development programs, Job Postings for local talent acquisition, Member Deals for exclusive member-to-member promotions, a Referral Program, a County Reference Guide, resources for Starting A New Business, Leadership Sullivan development program, and a Press Releases news hub. These services collectively support economic growth and business success across Sullivan County.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chamber Membership Annual membership program providing Sullivan County businesses visibility, credibility, networking opportunities, advocacy representation, access to a member directory, customer referrals, member-only discounts, and educational resources.
• Member Directory An online searchable directory of Chamber member businesses, allowing members to increase visibility and enabling consumers and other businesses to find potential vendors and service providers in Sullivan County.
• Monthly Networking Breakfasts Recurring monthly networking events held at venues such as Resorts World Catskills, featuring guest speakers (e.g., Assembly Member Paula Elaine Kay) and providing members with opportunities to connect, promote their businesses, and engage with community leaders.
• Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies Chamber-hosted grand opening, remodel, and milestone ceremonies for member businesses, providing publicity and visibility for new or expanding local enterprises.
• Leadership Sullivan A leadership development program designed to cultivate future community leaders through training, networking, and hands-on experience for Sullivan County professionals.
• Training & Development Educational events and resources for member businesses focused on professional development and workforce skills.
• Member Deals An exclusive marketplace where Chamber members can promote special offers, discounts, and perks to drive business and encourage inter-member support within the Sullivan County community.
• Map & Itinerary Creator An interactive mapping tool (iMap) enabling users to explore Sullivan County businesses, create visitor itineraries, and discover member businesses by location.
• Job Postings A platform for Chamber members to post open positions, enabling local businesses to reach qualified talent within the Sullivan County region.
• Referral Program A program connecting members to business referrals from the Chamber and fellow members seeking vendors and service providers.
• Starting A New Business in Sullivan County Resource Center Resources and guidance for entrepreneurs including SCORE materials, MWBE certification information, and step-by-step guides for launching a new business in Sullivan County.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95 registered guests for the July 2026 Monthly Networking Breakfast

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered major sponsor, champion sponsor, media sponsor and advocate.

• Sullivan Catskillsmajor sponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber Crusader sponsor level. Sullivan Catskills promotes tourism and economic development in Sullivan County.
• Hudson Valley Advertisingmajor sponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber Crusader sponsor providing advertising and marketing services support.
• Resorts World Catskillsmajor sponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber Crusader sponsor and host venue for monthly networking breakfasts. Casino resort destination offering entertainment and hospitality services.
• Villa Roma Resortmajor sponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber Crusader sponsor. Resort destination in the Catskills offering accommodation and recreation.
• HPAC (Hurleyville Arts Centre)major sponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber Crusader sponsor. Arts center supporting cultural development in the region.
• Garnet Healthmajor sponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber Crusader sponsor. Healthcare provider operating Garnet Health Medical Center in the region.
• Hudson Valley Credit Unionmajor sponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber Crusader sponsor. Credit union providing financial services to Chamber members.
• FritoLaymajor sponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber Crusader sponsor. Food manufacturing company with operations in the region.
• Bold Goldmajor sponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber Crusader sponsor. Local media/broadcasting company.
• The Eldred Preservechampion sponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber Champion sponsor level. Resort and hospitality destination in Sullivan County.
• Jeff Bankchampion sponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber Champion sponsor. Community bank serving Sullivan County.
• New Hope Communitychampion sponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber Champion sponsor. Non-profit human services organization supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Capacity Bookkeepingchampion sponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber Champion sponsor. Bookkeeping and accounting services firm.
• Lamarmedia sponsorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMedia Sponsor providing outdoor advertising services.
• WJFF Radio Catskillmedia sponsorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMedia Sponsor. Local radio station providing broadcast coverage and promotion.
• River Reportermedia sponsorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMedia Sponsor. Local newspaper providing print and online news coverage.
• Access Supports For LivingadvocateStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber Advocate. Non-profit organization providing support services.
• Seminary HilladvocateStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber Advocate. Local business/organization in Sullivan County.
• Integra Accounting & Bookkeeping ServicesadvocateStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber Advocate. Accounting and bookkeeping services firm.
• The Kartrite Resort & Indoor WaterparkadvocateStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber Advocate. Resort and waterpark destination in Sullivan County.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: The national Chamber of Commerce, parent concept of all local chambers. While not a direct competitor, it operates the same national-level advocacy and networking model and serves as a brand umbrella for local chambers like Sullivan County.
• Westchester County Association: A larger, broader business association serving Westchester County, NY. Offers overlapping chamber-adjacent services (advocacy, networking, events) but at a metro scale and with a wider institutional portfolio.

Direct peers

• Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce: Another Hudson Valley county chamber serving Dutchess County, NY. Operates the same membership-based advocacy and networking model targeting similar SMB and mid-market members.
• Orange County Chamber of Commerce (NY): County-level chamber of commerce in the lower Hudson Valley, providing nearly identical services (membership directory, events, advocacy) to a comparable regional business community.
• Ulster County Chamber of Commerce: Regional chamber of commerce serving Ulster County, NY, directly adjacent to Sullivan County. Offers the same membership, events, and advocacy model to a similar Catskills-area business community.

Regional players

• Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce: Upstate New York regional chamber offering membership, networking, and advocacy to a small-city/rural county business base. Comparable in scale and rural-upstate positioning, though serving a different geography.
• Sullivan County Partnership for Economic Development: A regional economic development organization in Sullivan County, NY. While more focused on economic development than chamber advocacy, it partners closely with the Sullivan County Chamber and is a comparable regional community-economy entity.
• Albany Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce: Regional chamber of commerce serving the Albany metro area. Compares as a New York State regional chamber operating the same membership/events model, though in a larger metropolitan area.
• Plattsburgh-North Country Chamber of Commerce: Chamber serving the rural North Country region of New York State. Comparable in scale and rural-county member base, with a similar tourism-recreation economic profile.

Others

• Visit Sullivan County (Sullivan Catskills): The official tourism promotion agency for Sullivan County and a Chamber Crusader sponsor. While not a chamber itself, it is the most thematically adjacent organization in the region, focused on tourism marketing and economic development.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SullivanCountyChamberofCommerce
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sullivan-county-chamber-of-commerce
• Instagraminstagram.com/sullivanchamber

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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