Nj State Veterans Chamber Of Commerce A Nj Nonprofit Corporation

What Nj State Veterans Chamber Of Commerce A Nj Nonprofit Corporation does

The NJ State Veterans Chamber of Commerce is a New Jersey-incorporated 501(c)(6) nonprofit founded in 2018 and headquartered at 8 South Main Street, Unit 363, Marlboro, NJ. Its mission is to create economic opportunity for veteran-owned businesses (VOBs), service-connected disabled veteran-owned businesses (SDVOBs), military spouse-owned businesses, and veterans seeking employment across New Jersey. Core activities include year-round procurement expos, hiring fairs, and educational programming on RFPs, federal and state contracting, certification, marketing, and access to capital, anchored by two flagship annual events: the Hero Golf Classic and the Veteran Business Summit.

The organization's product surface consists of tiered membership and event offerings rather than a technology platform. Membership is free for individual veterans, disabled veterans, military spouses, and Gold Star families; corporate membership is priced on company revenue size at $1,000 (under $10M), $5,000 ($10M-$100M), and $10,000 (over $100M), with public entity memberships at $1,500 per year. Event revenue comes from golfer registration ($250-$299), foursome packages, summit tickets, and sponsor packages ranging from $500 to $7,500. The operating stack is minimal: AssociationSphere for member enrollment and Stripe for donations and payments, with no proprietary technology platform. An affiliated Veterans Foundation operates as a separate 501(c)(3) to accept tax-deductible contributions for veteran causes.

The business model combines four revenue streams: corporate membership dues, event registrations, corporate sponsorships (Johnson & Johnson, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ, RWJBarnabas Health, Manasquan Bank, Florio), and donations. Go-to-market is community- and event-led, targeting veteran business owners directly and corporations indirectly via sponsorship and supplier diversity outreach. The 2026-2027 legislative agenda, which includes raising NJ's DVOB set-aside from 3% to 6% and creating a $20M NJEDA Diverse Business Lending fund, is the primary lever for expanding member opportunity and embedding the chamber into the state's procurement policy machinery.

Name

Nj State Veterans Chamber Of Commerce A Nj Nonprofit Corporation

Legal name

New Jersey State Veterans Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://njveteranschamber.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The NJ State Veterans Chamber of Commerce is a New Jersey 501(c)(6) nonprofit that delivers advocacy, education, networking, and procurement access for veteran-owned, disabled veteran-owned, and military spouse-owned businesses across the state.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Marlboro

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. Corporate Membership Dues: Tiered annual membership fees based on company revenue size: $1,000 for companies under $10M revenue, $5,000 for $10-100M revenue, $10,000 for over $100M revenue. Public entity sponsor membership at $1,500/year. Individual veteran and military spouse memberships are free.
2. Event Revenue: Annual Hero Golf Classic generates revenue through golfer registration fees ($250-$299), foursome packages, networking lunch ($150), and sponsor packages ranging from $500 to $7,500. Veteran Business Summit generates ticket revenue.
3. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships for events and the organization. Sponsors include Johnson & Johnson, Horizon, RWJBarnabas Health, Manasquan Bank, and Florio for the Annual Golf Classic. Sponsor packages for the 2026 Veteran Business Summit backed by leading sponsors Johnson & Johnson and Horizon.
4. Donations: Tax-deductible donations accepted through Stripe portal. The 501(c)(3) Veterans Foundation arm accepts donations for veteran causes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The NJ State Veterans Chamber of Commerce operates as a 501(c)(6) nonprofit chamber offering tiered memberships (paid corporate tiers based on company revenue, paid public entity memberships, and free individual memberships for veterans, disabled veterans, military spouses, and Gold Star families). It delivers year-round programming including procurement expos, hiring fairs, educational seminars on RFPs and certification, signature events (Annual Hero Golf Classic and Veteran Business Summit), advocacy for veteran-friendly legislation, and an annual Veteran Business Capability Book directory.

Product overview

The NJ State Veterans Chamber of Commerce is a 501c6 non-profit organization offering a portfolio of membership tiers and services rather than a traditional technology product. The core offerings include tiered corporate memberships (Member A/B/C based on revenue), public entity and academic institution memberships, and free individual memberships for veterans, disabled veterans, Gold Star families, and military spouses. The organization conducts signature events including the Annual Hero Golf Classic (July 9, 2026) and Veteran Business Summit (September 18, 2026), along with procurement expo events. Educational services encompass access to capital programs, RFP response training, federal certification guidance, marketing support, and business plan refinement. The 2026-2027 legislative agenda advocates for increasing DVOB set-asides and creating diverse business lending funds.

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Products and services

• Corporate Membership (Member A / B / C) Tiered corporate membership for companies based on revenue size (A: under $10M at $1,000/year; B: $10M-$100M at $5,000/year; C: over $100M at $10,000/year) providing access to networking, procurement events, and supplier diversity programs.
• Public Entity Sponsor Membership Membership for public institutions with veteran-focused procurement programs, priced at $5,000/year.
• Public Entity Member Membership for government agencies, municipalities, and academic institutions at $1,500/year.
• Veteran / Disabled Veteran Membership Free individual membership for veterans and SDVOB owners providing access to events, networking, and educational programming.
• Military Spouse Membership Free membership for military spouses and military spouse-owned businesses seeking economic opportunities and recognition.
• Gold Star Family Membership Free membership for Gold Star family members.
• Corporate Sponsor Membership Corporate sponsorship tier at $10,000/year for companies with revenues greater than $100M providing maximum visibility and marketing exposure.
• Annual Hero Golf Classic Annual fundraising golf tournament event connecting veteran entrepreneurs and community leaders, featuring golfer registration fees ($250-$299), foursome packages, networking lunch ($150), and sponsor packages from $500 to $7,500.
• Veteran Business Summit Premier networking event for VOBs, SDVOBs, and Military Spouse-Owned Businesses featuring educational programming on federal and state contracting, ticket revenue, and major sponsorships from Johnson & Johnson and Horizon.
• Procurement Expo Events Year-round events connecting veteran-owned businesses with procurement professionals in public and private sectors.
• Educational Programs Educational programming including access to capital seminars, RFP response training, federal certification guidance, marketing support, NJ business rules and compliance, and business plan refinement for veteran business owners.
• Legislative Advocacy Services Legislative advocacy and policy support for veteran business interests, including a 2026-2027 priority legislation agenda covering DVOB set-aside increases, a proposed $20M NJEDA Diverse Business Lending fund, and military spouse business certification.
• Veteran Business Capability Book Annual directory publication showcasing veteran and disabled veteran-owned businesses, distributed to procurement professionals to facilitate connections with VOBs and SDVOBs.

Quantifiable outcome

• New Jersey has achieved only 0.9% DVOB participation vs. 3% goal, while neighboring New York has surpassed 6% and awarded over $370 million in DVOB contracts
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Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Johnson & JohnsoncoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 September 2026Leading sponsor of the 2026 Veteran Business Summit. Johnson & Johnson is actively looking to partner with veteran enterprises for supplier diversity initiatives.
• Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New JerseycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 September 2026Leading sponsor of the 2026 Veteran Business Summit backed by Horizon. Represents private sector companies seeking veteran business partnerships.
• RWJBarnabas HealthmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 July 2026Event sponsor of the 4th Annual Hero Golf Classic. Healthcare system with veteran hiring and supplier diversity initiatives.
• Manasquan BankmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 July 2026Event sponsor of the 4th Annual Hero Golf Classic. Regional bank supporting veteran business community.
• FloriominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 July 2026Event sponsor of the 4th Annual Hero Golf Classic. Law firm with veteran-focused initiatives.
• Bluepoint WindminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 April 2024Collaborated with NJ State Veterans Chamber and NJ Department of Treasury to create a video on how to certify your business in New Jersey.
• NJ Department of TreasurycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on business certification video and ongoing partnership for DVOB registration and annual verification processes in New Jersey.
• NVSBC (National Veteran Small Business Coalition)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for federal contracting educational programming at the Veteran Business Summit. Provides guidance on federal contracting opportunities for veteran-owned businesses.
• NJIT PTAC (Procurement Technical Assistance Center)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerKey resource partner providing federal contracting assistance and guidance to veteran businesses in New Jersey.
• NJ Small Business Development Center (NJSBDC)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerResource partner for small business development support and guidance for veteran entrepreneurs.
• U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) New Jersey OfficecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFederal resource partner providing business development support and contracting assistance for veteran businesses.
• Veterans Affairs Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (VA OSDBU)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFederal partner providing contracting opportunities and resources specific to VA procurement for veteran businesses.
• Port Authority of New York and New JerseyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides contracting opportunities and bid proposals for veteran businesses in the region.
• Brookdale Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for the 2026 Veteran Business Summit at Collins Arena in Lincroft, NJ.
• Francis A. Byrne Golf CourseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue host for the Annual Hero Golf Classic event in West Orange, NJ.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SCORE: Long-established national nonprofit providing small business mentoring, education, and resources. Comparable in offering veteran-business-facing educational programming, but broader and not veteran-specialized.
• Hiring Our Heroes (U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation): U.S. Chamber-affiliated initiative focused on veteran employment and military spouse career advancement. Comparable in mission to support veteran economic outcomes and in leveraging large corporate partnerships, though the U.S. Chamber provides it a far broader footprint.

Emerging players

• American Corporate Partners (ACP): Nonprofit connecting veterans (including veteran entrepreneurs) with corporate mentors. Overlaps on the veteran economic-empowerment mission and corporate partnership model NJ Chamber uses to engage Fortune 500 sponsors.
• America Warrior Partnership: National nonprofit focused on veteran wellness and economic transition, including veteran business and employment support. Partial mission overlap on economic empowerment, though broader in scope than NJ Chamber.

Direct peers

• New York State Veterans Chamber of Commerce: State-level veterans chamber serving New York — the same model NJ State Veterans Chamber operates in an adjacent state. Highly comparable operating model: state-level membership org, annual events, legislative advocacy. NY's stronger DVOB outcomes (6%+) make it both a benchmark and a competitive reference point.
• Bunker Labs: National nonprofit supporting veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs through education, community, and capital access programs. Comparable mission of economic empowerment for veteran business owners, with overlapping programming on access to capital and networking.
• National Veteran-Owned Business Association (NaVOBA): National nonprofit dedicated to veteran business certification and supplier diversity. Overlaps directly with NJ Chamber's mission of connecting veteran-owned businesses to corporate and government procurement opportunities.
• National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC): Third-party veteran business certification organization used by corporations for supplier diversity compliance. Comparable because certification is central to the procurement value proposition that NJ Chamber delivers to its members.
• National Veteran Small Business Coalition (NVSBC): National membership organization for veteran-owned small businesses focused on federal contracting education and advocacy. NVSBC is an explicit partner of NJ State Veterans Chamber for federal contracting programming, making it the closest direct peer in mission and audience.

Others

• SBA Office of Veterans Business Development: Federal resource partner providing veteran business development programming and resource partners (e.g., Veterans Business Outreach Centers). Listed as an active partner of NJ Chamber, making it both a peer-style stakeholder and an enabling ecosystem participant.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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