The New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce is organized for the purpose of advancing the business, industrial, agricultural and civic interests of New Paltz and the surrounding areas, and to promote integrity and good faith among all segments of the community; to encourage just and equitable principles in business; to acquire, preserve and distribute industrial, commercial and civic statistics and information of value; and to assist in representing New Paltz and the surrounding areas in the considerations and decisions of local, state and national agencies to make our area a better place to live and make a living.