Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce,

What Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce, does

The Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce is a privately organized, membership-based non-profit association founded in 1903 and headquartered at 214 Fair Street, Kingston, New York. It serves local businesses across Ulster County and the broader Hudson Valley region through business advocacy, networking events, member services, and economic development programming. Core member-facing products include a searchable online Membership Directory, an Events Calendar, the annual Business Recognition Awards, the ExpoMixer / Buy Local Expo, ribbon-cutting ceremonies, a job postings board, a Member-to-Member Deals marketplace, and the YUP (Young Ulster Professionals) sub-brand for emerging business leaders. Additional member benefits cover group health insurance and employee benefits access, an energy discount program, and group-rate travel.

The organization operates on a hybrid revenue model built around three streams: recurring membership dues from local SMBs, transaction-based event revenue (ticket sales, booth fees, event sponsorships), and subscription/recurring directory and advertising revenue via the annual Community Resource Guide & Membership Directory. Pricing for general membership tiers is not publicly disclosed; event pricing is event-specific (e.g., $125/person for the Business Recognition Awards Celebration). Go-to-market is sales-led: the Chamber acquires members through direct outreach, networking events, referrals, and promotional materials, with membership application available online via a GrowthZone-powered self-service portal and in-office.

Technology is non-proprietary and operational rather than differentiating: the Chamber runs on the standard GrowthZone chamber management platform that powers its website, member directory, events, and member portal. Distribution combines online self-service with in-person event distribution across Ulster County venues. The Chamber maintains an affiliated non-profit, the Ulster County Chamber Foundation, which supports charitable, educational, and workforce development initiatives. Corporate Leader sponsors include Central Hudson, Northwell Health, WMCHealth, Ulster Savings Bank, Sawyer Savings Bank, Rondout Savings Bank, MHV Credit Union, and Normann Staffing, while media partners include the Daily Freeman and WBPM Radio.

Name

Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce,

Legal name

Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://ulsterchamber.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1903

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chamber of Commerce / Business Association Services

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN)

Keywords

• Chamber of commerce
• Business advocacy
• Member networking events
• Local economic development
• Business directory services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingston

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for businesses to join the chamber and access benefits including directory listings, networking events, and promotional opportunities
2. Event Revenue: Revenue from event tickets, sponsorships, and booth fees for networking mixers, expo events, and awards dinners
3. Directory and Advertising: Revenue from business directory listings and promotional advertising in the Community Resource Guide & Membership Directory

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit membership-based business association that provides business advocacy, networking events, an online business directory, promotional opportunities, and member benefit programs (including health insurance, energy discounts, group travel, and a labor relations hotline) to local businesses and organizations across Ulster County, New York. It supports community economic development through award programs, ribbon-cuttings, and partnerships with local government and civic groups.

Product overview

The Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce operates as a membership-based organization providing a comprehensive suite of business services centered around their GrowthZone-powered digital platform. The core offerings include a searchable Membership Directory, Chamber Events Calendar, Business Recognition Awards program, annual ExpoMixer event, YUP (Young Ulster Professionals) networking group, Job Postings Board, Member-to-Member Deals marketplace, and Hot Deals promotions. Additional member benefits encompass group travel programs, health insurance offerings, and energy discounts. The chamber also facilitates ribbon cutting ceremonies, publishes monthly newsletters, and maintains a video library of events and honoree features.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• YUP: Young Ulster Professionals - a program for young professionals in the Ulster County business community

Products and services

• Chamber Membership

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Diamond Mills Hotel & Conference CentercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for Buy Local Expo event. Event venue partner for Business Recognition Awards. Supports chamber events through venue provision and sponsorship.
• Sawyer MotorscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCar show sponsor and Corporate Leader. Supports chamber events and community programs.
• Bank of Greene CountycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNetworking Mixer sponsor for WMCHealth HealthAlliance Hospital event.
• Naccarato InsurancecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for Buy Local Expo 2026. Major event supporter.
• Timely SignsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPrincipal sponsor for Buy Local Expo 2026.
• WMCHealth HealthAlliance HospitalcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHost venue for networking mixer events. Major healthcare partner in the region.
• Daily FreemanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner providing news coverage and visibility for chamber activities.
• WBPM RadiominorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner for radio coverage and community announcements.
• Ulster Chamber FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber's affiliated foundation supporting community development and workforce initiatives.
• GrowthZonecoreTechnology or IntegrationMembership management software platform powering the chamber's website, directory, events, and member portal.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Orange County Chamber of Commerce: Direct peer — regional chamber in the adjacent Hudson Valley county offering comparable membership tiers, networking events, business directory, and corporate sponsorship programs targeting local SMBs.
• Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce: Direct peer — neighboring NY county chamber of commerce providing similar business advocacy, member services, and event programming, competing for Hudson Valley regional sponsorships.
• Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce: Direct peer — another Hudson Valley NY regional chamber that provides the same suite of membership, advocacy, events, and business directory services to a neighboring county's SMBs, competing for similar sponsorships and member businesses.
• Putnam County Chamber of Commerce: Direct peer — regional NY county chamber offering similar membership, events, and business directory infrastructure to local Putnam County businesses and employers.
• Greene County Chamber of Commerce: Direct peer — adjacent Catskills-area NY chamber with comparable mission of promoting local businesses through membership dues, networking mixers, and tourism-related partnerships.

Regional players

• Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce: Regional player — another upstate NY regional chamber with parallel mission of supporting local businesses through membership dues, signature events, and business advocacy programming.
• Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce: Regional player — another New York-based chamber of commerce offering identical membership, events, and business directory infrastructure, but operating in NYC rather than upstate NY.
• Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce: Regional player — upstate NY regional chamber offering closely analogous membership, networking events, advocacy, and directory services to businesses in the Rochester metro area.

Broad incumbents

• Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce: Broad incumbent — larger and longer-established NY state regional chamber with a wider geographic footprint and deeper corporate sponsor roster, offering similar but more scaled programming.
• The Business Council of New York State: Broad incumbent — statewide business advocacy organization providing policy representation, networking, and member services that overlap with Ulster Chamber's business-advocacy core.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ulsterchamber
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ulster-county-chamber-of-commerce
• Xx.com/UlsterChamber

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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