Join New York Women's Chamber of Commerce (NYWCC)

Business Support

• MWBE Certification Support: Receive one-on-one guidance with the NYC and NYS MWBE certification process, including a document-preparation checklist and an application review before submission.
• Business Advising: Access personalized guidance to help you address challenges, evaluate opportunities, and identify practical next steps.
• Business Resource Assessment: Get help identifying the programs, services, and resources that best align with your business needs.
• ContractHER Access: Participate in the Chamber’s signature educational program designed to help women-owned businesses strengthen their procurement knowledge and contract readiness.
• Lunch & Learn Workshops: Register for educational sessions covering rotating topics such as finance, marketing, legal fundamentals, procurement, and contract literacy. Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Connections and Visibility

• Virtual Networking Mixers: Attend Chamber-hosted virtual networking events and connect with fellow entrepreneurs, professionals, and community partners.
• Online Business Directory Listing: Promote your business through a searchable public listing that includes your business name, category, and contact information.
• Member Discount: Save on Chamber-hosted events and eligible services offered by participating partners.

Advocacy and Member Recognition

• Advocacy Representation: Be part of the Chamber’s collective voice supporting women entrepreneurs, MWBEs, and small businesses.
• Annual Albany Advocacy Trip: Receive one member registration for the Chamber’s annual advocacy trip to Albany, where members meet with legislators and advocate for policies affecting small businesses and MWBEs. Members are responsible for their own transportation and lodging.
• NY Women’s Chamber of Commerce Member Logo: Display the official member logo on your website and approved marketing materials.
• NYWCC Member Merchandise: Receive Chamber-branded merchandise, subject to availability.

Best for: Businesses operating for fewer than three years, entrepreneurs pursuing MWBE certification, and owners seeking foundational guidance, education, and connections.

Includes all GROWTH Membership benefits, plus:

• Four Social Media Features Per Year: Receive quarterly features coordinated with your business milestones, accomplishments, events, or announcements.
• Four Dedicated E-Newsletter Features Per Year: Maintain a consistent presence through quarterly features in the Chamber’s e-newsletter.
• Women of Excellence Priority Consideration: Executive members who are nominated receive priority review by the selection committee. Priority consideration does not guarantee selection.
• Speaking and Event Opportunities: Apply to co-host an event, lead an educational seminar, or present your expertise to Chamber members, subject to topic relevance and Chamber approval.
• Committee Participation: Serve on one Chamber committee and contribute your expertise to its programs and priorities, subject to availability and committee approval.
• Annual Legislative Roundtable: Receive one seat at the Chamber’s annual roundtable with elected officials and other public-sector leaders.
• Invitations to Special Events: Receive invitations to select meetings, receptions, briefings, and other special Chamber programs.

Best for: Established businesses seeking sustained visibility, stronger relationships with public- and private-sector leaders, and a more active role within the Chamber.

Chamber Committees

Members may have opportunities to participate in the following committees, based on their membership level, interests, experience, and committee availability:

1. MWBE Committee: Advances programs, policies, and opportunities supporting minority- and women-owned businesses.
2. Strategy Committee: Supports the Chamber’s long-term priorities, partnerships, and organizational growth.
3. Marketing Committee: Helps strengthen the Chamber’s communications, visibility, campaigns, and member engagement.
4. Fundraising Committee: Supports fundraising initiatives, sponsorship development, and resource-building efforts.
5. Education Committee: Helps guide educational programs, including ContractHER and the Lunch & Learn series.

Includes all CONNECTOR Membership benefits, plus:

• Matchmaking Events and Business Expos: Gain access to opportunities designed to connect businesses with procurement representatives, prime contractors, corporations, government agencies, and potential partners.
• Two Social Media Features Per Year: Receive two dedicated features across the Chamber’s social media channels. Features may be coordinated with milestones such as a business launch, contract award, anniversary, expansion, or major announcement.
• Two Dedicated E-Newsletter Features Per Year: Highlight your business, services, accomplishments, or upcoming announcements in two Chamber e-newsletters.
• Women of Excellence Nomination Eligibility: Become eligible to be nominated by Chamber staff or fellow members for the annual Women of Excellence recognition. Nomination does not guarantee selection.

Best for: Businesses that are actively pursuing contracts and seeking greater visibility, stronger buyer connections, and opportunities beyond a standard directory listing.