The Heart of the Cranford Area Business Community
Where relationships matter, ideas spark, and small businesses thrive together.
About the Chamber
Welcome to the Cranford Area Chamber of Commerce!
The Cranford Area Chamber of Commerce is the heartbeat of our local business community—a place where collaboration, energy, and innovation come together to create opportunities for growth. For over 75 years, we’ve been dedicated to supporting businesses of all sizes by fostering meaningful connections, providing valuable resources, and advocating for a vibrant, thriving community.
Being part of the Chamber means more than just networking—it’s about building relationships, sharing ideas, and working together to strengthen the local economy. Whether you're a new entrepreneur or a long-established business, you’ll find a welcoming and dynamic space where collaboration sparks success.
From signature events like the Cranford Street Fest to business development programs and networking opportunities, we create environments where businesses connect, innovate, and grow. Our mission is simple: to energize and empower our members while making the Cranford Area an even better place to live, work, and do business.
We invite you to be part of this engaging and supportive community. Let’s collaborate, build, and celebrate success—together.
Brooke & Lindsey
A Note from
Our Co-Presidents:
30+ Networking Events Each Year, offering opportunities to connect and grow monthly.
30+
150+ Local Businesses Strong and Always Growing
150+
Get your business promoted directly to our large local audience over 3000+.
3,000+
Serving Cranford Area Businesses for Over 75 Years
75 years
The Cranford Area Chamber of Commerce unites and energizes the business community to improve members’ success by providing networking, educational opportunities, encouraging business and community development.
Our Mission
What We Stand For
A thriving Cranford Area where every business — from the storefront to the solo entrepreneur — has the tools, connections, and community to grow, scale, and make a difference.
Big impact starts right here.
Our Vision
Community First
Because when the Cranford Area thrives, so do we.
Connection Over Competition
We grow faster (and better) when we grow together.
Support Small & Scale Smart
Every win matters — and smart growth starts local.
Progress with Purpose
Success means more when it strengthens the community around us.
Celebrate Local
We spotlight the businesses, people, and moments that make Cranford... Cranford.
Our Core Values
Gina Tipton | Executive Director
Cranford Area Chamber of Commerce
Mark P. Dugan | Director
Triarsi, Betancourt, Wukovits & Dugan LLC
Lindsey Martinelli | Co-President
Real Estate Agent
Brooke Filosa | Co-President
Coldwell Banker
Meet The Board
Kate Harrison | Director
Ovation Behavior Group
Michael Flynn | Director
Edward Jones
Brian Denny | Director
Arnold's Pest Control
The Chamber is powered by passionate local leaders, small business owners, and community champions. Get to know the people behind the events, the strategy, and the connections.
Andis Kalnins
Verizon
Michael Petrucci | Vice President
Provident Bank
Christine McMullan | Treasurer
Garretson Financial
Donna Marino | Director
Cougar Headquarters
Tim Pristas | Director
Farmers Insurance
John Weaver | Director
WEAVER PRINTING AND DIGITAL COPIES
Lisa Jiannetto-Surrusco | Director
Reach For the Stars
Stefanie Savino | Director
Bella Rococo at Emilia's
Maryana Kaplan | Director
CEC Research
Jackie Carr | Secretary
Carr Event Productions
Brendan Kelly | Director
Daniel Finestein | Director
Chris D'Mello
HomeGotOwned Mortgage
Mark Mayer | Director
Lindsay Pristas | Assistant Executive Director
