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The Sussex County Chamber of Commerce in Newton is the main chamber of commerce for Sussex County, NJ, with more than 500 members and six local Chamber Councils that meet monthly across the county in 2026. Alongside it, the Vernon Chamber of Commerce, the Sussex County Economic Development Partnership, women’s networking group BW NICE and business advisors from NJSBDC and SCORE give local business owners places to network, get advice and find help.
Our team pulled every detail below from each organization’s own website.
Sussex County Chamber of Commerce
The Sussex County Chamber of Commerce is based at 120 Hampton House Road (Route 206) in Newton. According to its member benefits page, members get a monthly Business-to-Business Breakfast, quarterly Business After Hours networking events, a listing in the searchable membership directory and a listing in the Chamber’s Sussex County Magazine.
The Chamber also runs seven committees: Education, Human Resources Development, Non-Profit, Technology, Trails Partnership, Tourism and Wellness. It keeps a calendar of Chamber events and a community calendar. Contact: 973-579-1811 or mail@sussexcountychamber.org.
The six Sussex County Chamber Councils
Membership in the county Chamber includes membership for one employee in a local Chamber Council. Councils cover hyper local issues, with municipal updates, guest speakers and networking. Here is where each one meets:
- Branchville-Frankford-Lafayette Area Chamber Council: first Thursday morning of each month at Yetter’s Diner in Augusta.
- Central Sussex County Chamber Council (Fredon, Green, Hampton and Stillwater area): third Thursday at 8:30 a.m. at Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Newton.
- Franklin-Hardyston Area Chamber Council: fourth Tuesday at noon at various locations.
- Southern Sussex County Chamber Council (Andover, Byram, Hopatcong and Stanhope): second Friday at 8 a.m. at the Andover Diner.
- Sparta Chamber Council: third Tuesday at 8 a.m. at the Sparta Diner. Space is limited.
- Sussex-Wantage Chamber Council: third Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. at High Point Regional High School in Sussex.
Council meetings are for enrolled representatives, so call the Chamber at 973-579-1811 to sign up for yours.
Sussex Skylands
Sussex Skylands is the county’s destination marketing organization, run in care of the Sussex County Chamber of Commerce. Its offices and primary visitor center are inside the Chase Bank building on Route 206 North (Hampton House Road) in Newton, open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tourism businesses can reach it at 973-579-1811 or mail@sussexcountychamber.org.
Sussex County Economic Development Partnership (SCEDP)
The Sussex County Economic Development Partnership works on the recruitment, retention and expansion of businesses that fit the character and environment of Sussex County. It shares the Chamber’s Newton address at 120 Hampton House Road, keeps office hours Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and asks that you make an appointment. Contact: 973-300-1988 or mail@scedp.com.
Sussex County Division of Planning and Economic Development
On the county government side, the Division of Planning and Economic Development staffs the County Planning Board, Agricultural Development Board and other county boards on land use and development. It is on the third floor of One Spring Street in Newton, open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact: 973-579-0500 or scplanning@sussex.nj.us.
Vernon Chamber of Commerce
The Vernon Chamber of Commerce is the business voice of the Greater Vernon area. It keeps an online member directory and a printed member map, holds monthly member meetings and runs community events, including the 12th annual Vernon Street Fair on September 19, 2026. Contact: 973-764-0764 or info@vernonchamber.com.
BW NICE Sussex County Chapter
The BW NICE Sussex County Chapter is a women’s networking group that pairs business networking with charitable outreach. The chapter meets for breakfast on the fourth Friday of every month unless noted and is open to all women in business and women in transition. The chapter supports DASI (Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Intervention Services). Contact: bwnicesussex@gmail.com.
NJSBDC at Fairleigh Dickinson University
Sussex County is served by the NJSBDC at Fairleigh Dickinson University regional center, which offers training and one-on-one consulting by appointment through its consulting request form. Contact: (201) 692-2236 or fdu@njsbdc.org. Sussex County business owners can also join the free online New Jersey Rural Business Academy, an NJSBDC program funded by a USDA grant.
SCORE Northwest New Jersey
SCORE Northwest New Jersey serves Sussex County with free, volunteer business mentoring, with Newton and Sparta among its listed hubs. The chapter site matches you with a mentor by ZIP code and lists online workshops. Contact: 1-800-634-0245 or the chapter’s online contact form.
Once you are connected, our guide on how to promote a business or event in Sussex County covers the next step, and our guide to Sussex County towns shows where each council’s communities are.
Frequently asked questions
What is the chamber of commerce for Sussex County, NJ?
The Sussex County Chamber of Commerce, at 120 Hampton House Road in Newton, is the countywide chamber. It has more than 500 members and six local Chamber Councils. Reach it at 973-579-1811 or mail@sussexcountychamber.org.
Where can I get free small business help in Sussex County?
SCORE Northwest New Jersey offers free mentoring, and the NJSBDC regional center at Fairleigh Dickinson University offers consulting and training to Sussex County businesses.
Featured photo: the Sussex County Administration Building at One Spring Street in Newton. Photo: JackTheVicar via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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