The Goshen Chamber Of Commerce Inc

What The Goshen Chamber Of Commerce Inc does

The Goshen Chamber of Commerce Inc (legal name; DBA "Goshen Chamber of Commerce" / "The Goshen Chamber") is a 501(c)(6) non-profit business organization founded in 1895 (originally as the Goshen Board of Trade) and headquartered at 223 Main Street, Goshen, New York. It serves the Greater Goshen Area and adjacent communities including Chester, with a membership base of over 275 local businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and individual professionals. The Chamber's mission is to foster trade and commerce, advocate for its members with local, state, and federal officials, and promote the civic and economic well-being of the region.

The Chamber operates as a membership-based service organization rather than a technology platform. Its core product is the annual Membership Program, tiered at $150 (not-for-profits and 1–5 employee businesses), $300 (6–15 employees), and $500 (16+ employees). Member services include a category-organized online Business Directory, monthly Networking Breakfasts (third Thursday, January–November), Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies, Government Advocacy, and advertising/email marketing exposure through a Constant Contact-powered newsletter reaching 1,000+ subscribers. The Chamber also produces two flagship community programs: the Great American Weekend — a two-day annual festival running since 1982 that attracts approximately 20,000 visitors daily and features 150+ vendors — and the weekly Goshen Farmers Market (Fridays, May–October) at the Orange County Government Center.

The Chamber is governed by a Board of Directors (recently including President Kristen O'Donnell and Treasurer Michael M. Rundle) that meets monthly. It employs 1–10 staff and operates through a modest technology stack (WordPress, Constant Contact, Facebook/Instagram) with no proprietary software, API, or AI capabilities. The organization is member-funded through dues, event sponsorships, and programming fees, and does not have external institutional investors or PE/VC ownership.

Name

The Goshen Chamber Of Commerce Inc

Legal name

Goshen Chamber of Commerce Inc

Website

https://goshennychamber.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1895

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Goshen Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) non-profit founded in 1895 that serves over 275 local businesses and organizations in the Greater Goshen, NY area through membership programs, networking events, a business directory, advocacy, and signature community events including the Great American Weekend festival.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chamber of Commerce Services

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

Keywords

• Business networking services
• Chamber of commerce
• Community advocacy
• Local business events
• Member directory services

Headquarters

HQ city

Goshen

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The primary revenue stream is membership dues collected annually from businesses, organizations, and individuals. Dues are tiered based on organization size: $150 for not-for-profits and businesses with 1-5 employees, $300 for 6-15 employees, and $500 for 16+ employees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Goshen Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit 501(c)(6) business association that sells annual Memberships to local businesses, organizations, and individuals. Members receive access to networking events, a business directory listing, ribbon cutting ceremonies, marketing exposure through newsletter and social media, and government advocacy services. The chamber also operates signature events including the Great American Weekend festival and the weekly Goshen Farmers Market.

Product overview

The Goshen Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit business organization (501c6) founded in 1895 serving the Greater Goshen Area with over 275 members. The chamber operates as a unified service organization rather than a software platform, providing a portfolio of membership-based community and business services. Core offerings include a Membership Program with tiered pricing, Networking Events (monthly breakfasts, mixers, ribbon cuttings), a Business Directory organized by industry categories, the signature Great American Weekend annual festival, the weekly Goshen Farmers Market, Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies, Advertising & Marketing Services, Government Advocacy, an Email Newsletter (1,000+ subscribers via Constant Contact), and an Events Calendar. These services are interconnected through the membership program, which provides access to networking opportunities, directory listing, referrals, and promotional benefits. The chamber does not offer a software product, API, or technical integrations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Program Annual membership program for businesses and organizations offering tiered pricing based on number of employees (1-5 employees: $150, 6-15 employees: $300, 16+ employees: $500, Not-for-Profit: $150). Includes networking opportunities, advertising benefits, directory listing, referrals, and sponsorship options.
• Networking Events Monthly networking breakfasts on the third Thursday (January-November, $25 members/$30 future members), ribbon cutting ceremonies for members, and regular mixers at member locations featuring live music, food, and games.
• Business Directory Online searchable directory of chamber members organized by categories including Advertising & Media, Art & Entertainment, Business & Professional Services, Finance & Insurance, Food & Beverages, and 15+ other categories.
• Great American Weekend Annual two-day festival held since 1982 featuring 150+ craft vendors, live music, food trucks, and family activities. Attracts approximately 20,000 people daily to the nine-acre village center.
• Goshen Farmers Market Weekly farmers market held every Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Orange County Government Center (255 Main Street, Goshen). Provides opportunity for local food producers and artisans to sell directly to consumers.
• Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies Free ribbon cutting events for member businesses to celebrate grand openings, anniversaries, remodelings, or other milestones. Chamber provides ribbon, scissors, certificate of recognition, and social media promotion.
• Advertising & Marketing Services Marketing opportunities for members including email blasts, Facebook and Instagram promotion, quarterly digital newsletter, website directory listing, referrals, and event sponsorship/partnership opportunities.
• Government Advocacy Advocacy services connecting members to state legislators, village and town officials, county executive's office, and federal congressional representatives on legislative and regulatory matters affecting the business community.
• Email Newsletter Monthly newsletter service delivered to 1,000+ subscribers featuring member updates, community events, and chamber announcements. Powered by Constant Contact platform.
• Events Calendar Calendar of chamber events with subscription options via Google Calendar, iCalendar, Outlook 365, and Outlook Live. Includes networking breakfasts, mixers, farmers markets, and annual events.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,000+ newsletter subscribers reached monthly
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Goshen IndependentcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-standing partnership with the local newspaper dating back 125+ years. Both organizations have supported local businesses and community news since the chamber's founding. The Goshen Independent promotes local business and covers chamber events.
• Atlas Security ServicescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMid-sized security and investigative services provider serving clients throughout Orange County. Partner provides security services and supports chamber events. VP Scott Perry serves as a board member of the chamber.
• The Castle Fun CentercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFamily entertainment venue offering mini golf, roller skating, laser tag, arcade, and more. Serves as venue host for networking events including the August Networking Breakfast. Key sponsor of Great American Weekend.
• Gerard AssociatesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMechanical and electrical engineering firm founded in 1993, located in Goshen. Silver sponsor of Great American Weekend. Focuses on developing lasting client relationships.
• Robb GomulkaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGraphic design and illustration services provider offering paintings, dog portraits, house portraits, digital illustrations, and more.
• Mariana Feely PhotographyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWedding, event, and portrait photography services. Specializes in authentic, natural storytelling without stiff poses.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SCORE: National nonprofit providing mentoring, workshops, and networking to small businesses. Adjacent to the Goshen Chamber's mission and sometimes co-locates services with local chambers.
• Better Business Bureau: National business-accreditation and directory organization. Overlaps with the Goshen Chamber's member-directory and trust-building functions at a national rather than local level.
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: National federation that local chambers like Goshen affiliate with. Not a direct competitor but a broader incumbent that shapes advocacy resources and member benefits available to small chambers.

Direct peers

• Orange County Chamber of Commerce: Regional chamber covering Orange County with overlapping member base and similar advocacy role. Comparable operating model though larger geographic and membership footprint than the Goshen Chamber.
• Chester Chamber of Commerce (NY): Small-town Orange County, NY chamber directly comparable in size and operating model. Provides a useful benchmark for a Goshen-area chamber's structure and service mix.
• Middletown NY Chamber of Commerce: Local chamber serving the adjacent City of Middletown in Orange County, NY. Directly comparable in scope, tiered membership, networking events, and member-directory services.
• Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce: A neighboring Orange County, NY chamber of comparable size serving a single town. Directly comparable in mission, dues-based revenue model, and reliance on local events and networking.

Regional players

• The Business Council of New York State: State-level business association providing advocacy and networking to New York businesses. Comparable in chamber-style mission but with statewide scope rather than hyperlocal focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GoshenNYChamber
• Instagraminstagram.com/explore/tags/goshennychamber
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/goshen-ny-chamber-of-commerce

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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