Built on 115 Years of History. Focused on the Future of Business.
Gateway Chamber connects businesses through partnerships, resources, advocacy, and meaningful relationships that drive growth throughout Union County and the greater region.
More Than a Chamber. A Community of Opportunity.
Today, Gateway Chamber serves businesses of every size and industry through impactful networking, workforce initiatives, leadership development, advocacy, educational programming, and strategic partnerships. From small business owners to corporate executives, our members come together to build relationships, solve challenges, and create opportunities.
Gateway by the Numbers
Our impact is built on relationships, reach, consistency, and more than a century of service to the business community.
115 Years of Evolution
Gateway has evolved alongside the businesses, industries, and communities it serves — growing from a local board of trade into a modern regional business organization.
Elizabeth Board of Trade
Business leaders came together to support commerce, industry, and the growth of Elizabeth during a period of tremendous economic development.
Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce
The organization evolved to serve a growing and increasingly diverse local business community.
Eastern Union County Chamber
Gateway’s reach expanded beyond Elizabeth, reflecting the changing business landscape and regional growth of Union County.
Union County Chamber
The organization became a broader voice for businesses throughout Union County, strengthening partnerships across communities and industries.
Gateway Regional Chamber
The Chamber embraced a broader regional identity, connecting businesses, nonprofits, institutions, and community leaders across New Jersey.
Gateway Chamber
Today, Gateway is focused on relationships, visibility, opportunity, workforce development, women in business leadership, community impact, and business vitality.
Our Mission
We connect and support businesses through partnerships, resources, and advocacy—driving growth and prosperity across the communities we serve.
The Four Pillars of Gateway
Gateway’s work is guided by four focus areas that reflect the needs of today’s business community.
Workforce Education & Development
Strengthening the talent pipeline through career exploration, employer engagement, internships, apprenticeships, and education partnerships.
Women in Business Leadership
Empowering women professionals through mentorship, leadership development, networking, and meaningful opportunities to grow.
Community Impact
Connecting businesses, nonprofits, schools, and community partners to strengthen the region and improve quality of life.
Business Vitality
Supporting sustainable business growth through resources, relationships, advocacy, visibility, and opportunities.
Why Businesses Choose Gateway
Gateway is not simply a place to network. It is a place to build relationships, increase visibility, access resources, and become part of a trusted business community.
Meaningful Connections
We bring together business owners, executives, nonprofit leaders, elected officials, educators, and community stakeholders.
Visibility & Promotion
Gateway helps members stay visible through events, sponsorships, marketing opportunities, member features, and digital promotion.
Resources & Support
Members gain access to trusted partners, programs, business resources, educational opportunities, and cost-saving benefits.
Leadership That Moves Gateway Forward
Gateway is led by a team committed to building relationships, creating opportunities, and strengthening the regional business community.
Brian Tangora
President & CEO
Gateway Chamber
Camila Llanten
Vice President of Administration
Gateway Chamber
Be Part of Gateway’s Next Chapter.
Join a business community built on history, relationships, visibility, opportunity, and regional impact.
OUR CORNERSTONE PARTNERS
Recognizing the organizations whose leadership and investment help strengthen Gateway and the business community we serve.
