Chamber Happenings: Members receive “Chamber Happenings,” our monthly publication, filled with current business and member news, as well as event information.

E-Mail Alerts: Members who wish to receive e-mail alerts will hear first about Chamber and community events, new programs, and incentives, etc.

Directory: The GPCC publishes annually, a Paterson Area Business and Community Guide, which is filled with information about Paterson’s History, Demographics, a business and service listing, and quick dial listing of City agencies and services. In addition to this directory, the Chamber of Commerce is a great resource for information about City programs, contact information, directions, referrals, and more.

Networking:

Events: The GPCC regularly holds various networking events and seminars where members meet and greet with each other as well as local politicians, decision makers, and non-members.

Bottom Line Business Breakfast Series
Joint Governmental Affairs Meetings (Friday luncheons)

Paterson Young Professionals Network (PYP): The Greater Paterson Chamber of Commerce’s newest program is geared toward professional development and networking opportunities for young professionals of existing and future members of the Chamber between the ages of 21 and 40.

Education:

Leadership Paterson: Now in its 22nd year, Leadership Paterson has graduated over 550 adult participants, many of whom have gone on to active community leadership roles in the public and private sectors. For more information about this year long leadership and relationship building program contact Sheri Ferreira at sheri@greaterpatersoncc.org

Marketing:

Business Directory: Members are listed for free in the annually published Paterson Area Business and Community Guide, which is distributed to the Chambers 600 members, City and school offices, the branches of the Public Library, The Paterson Museum, and other governmental offices of interest. Members are encouraged to place ads in the publication to further their exposure.

Piggy Back Mailings: Reach more than 1,000 executives for less than the cost of postage. You supply us with the mailing piece and we will take care of the rest.

Chamber Happenings

1. Members are welcomed to submit by-lined articles to the Chamber for publication in Chamber Happenings.
2. Advertising rates for Chamber members in our monthly publication start as low as $25

Sponsorship of Events or Business card Exchanges: Members are encouraged to sponsor specific events and business card exchanges allowing for maximum exposure to attendees as well as on event promotional pieces.

Government Affairs/Advocacy:

Advocacy: Many local government officials are just a phone call away for the Chamber. When a member has a specific concern, our Chamber is ready to advocate on their behalf to those who can make a difference.

Joint Governmental Affairs Luncheons: Members are welcomed to attend our Friday luncheons hosted in partnership with the other Passaic county Chambers of Commerce. These luncheons feature a different guest speakers from local, county and state government. These officials engage in an off-the-record discussion about business issues with an intimate group of Chamber members.

Other Services:

Meeting Room Available for Rent
Certificates of Origin
Press Release Assistance
Grand Openings
Telecommunications Affinity Program with Broadview Networks