Are there open positions at the Chamber? How do I apply?
The Warren County Regional Chamber of Commerce is an equal opportunity employer. Visit the Chamber’s Classified area for more information on opening at the Chamber and other businesses in Warren County.

Website: http://www.warrencountychamber.com  

Does the US SBA offer grants to small businesses?
The US Small Business Administration does not grant funds for starting or expanding a business but it does offer a variety of loan programs via intermediaries and participating lenders. Generally, the SBA’s grant programs fund non-profits such as educational of intermediary lending organizations to provide technical or financial assistance to small businesses. You can find some information on grants from non-SBA sources on the SBA website.

Website: http://www.sba.gov

How can I look up my company listing or other company listings?
To look up a company, use our membership directory located at the link provided.

Website: http://www.shopwarrencountynj.com

How do I subscribe to the Chamber’s monthly online newsletter?
Click on the link provided to go to the Chamber’s home page and click on subscribe to the Chamber email list.

Website: http://www.warrencountychamber.com

How is the Chamber involved in current public policy issues?
The Chamber’s Legislative and Governmental Affairs Committee is dedicated to bolstering economic growth through legislative involvement. By supporting initiatives that help reduce the cost of doing business through major tax reform, the Chamber champions a competitive regional business climate to compete in following organizations regarding legislative issues: New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Platform for Progress for U.S. Chamber of Commerce Contact the Chamber for more information on issues that affect your business.

Website: http://www.warreneconomicdevelopment.com/legislative.php

What does the Chamber of Commerce do?
The Chamber of Commerce provides opportunities for members to make an impact on critical business and community issues. Together with other talented leaders in business, community, and government, chamber members and professional staff work to make the community a better place to work, live and play.

What is a Chamber of Commerce?
Chamber of Commerce is a business and community association, generally incorporated as a 501(c)(6) business. Chamber are not part of local state or federal government, though they do often partner with government to accomplish chamber missions.

Chambers of commerce are funded by membership dues as well as non-dues items such as events, sponsorships, contracts, and sales of products or services. The vast majority of the chamber membership roll is small businesses – businesses with fewer than 35 employees.

A Chamber of Commerce, rather than being narrowly focused on one particular industry, issue, cause or activity, focuses on a broad range of activities and supports both businesses and communities.

Where can I find help with starting or expanding my small business?
Contact the Skylands Small Business Development Center at 908-689-9620 or go to their website via the link below

Website: http://www.warren.edu/partners.html/services

Where can I find information on New Jersey’s licensing and certification requirements for businesses?
Occupations and business activities may require some form of registration, license or certification by the State of New Jersey. The New Jersey License and Certification Guide can be reviewed online via the link below or you may call the License and Certification Hotline at (800) 533-0186. Municipal and County regulations may also apply.

Website: http://www.newjerseybusiness.gov

Where can I find information on New Jersey’s Workers’ Compensation obligations for employers?
Go to the link displayed below.

Website: http://www.nj.gov/labor

Where can I find information on Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights?
Visit your Library, go to the federal websites shown below and consult your patent attorney.

Website: http://www.uspto.gov

Where can I find small business training classes offered by the Skylands Small Business Development?
Skylands Small Business Development Center conducts small business training classes at Warren County Community College, the host to the Skylands Small Business Development Center, in partnership with the Center for Career and Personal Development. The Center also offers small business training classes in partnership with County College of Morris and Sussex County Community College. You can call the Center at 908-689-9620 or visit their website for information on programs and services offered by the center at any location.

Website: http://www.warren.edu/sb_calendar.htm

Where is the Warren County Regional Chamber of Commerce located?
The Chamber’s offices are located at:
Warren County Regional Chamber of Commerce
10 Brass Castle Road
Washington, NJ 07882
908-835-9200; fax: 908-835-9296
or email info@warrencountychamber.com

Website: http://www.warrencountychamber.org