Tampa Bay Chamber

What Tampa Bay Chamber does

The Tampa Bay Chamber is a 501(c)(6) non-profit membership organization founded in 1885 and headquartered at 201 North Franklin Street, Suite 201, Tampa, Florida. It serves approximately 1,400 member companies spanning small businesses, mid-market firms, and major enterprises, with roughly 9,800+ individual members participating across the Tampa Bay region. The Chamber generates revenue primarily through annual subscription membership dues priced at multiple tiers suited to different business sizes, supplemented by event sponsorship (150+ events per year), program tuition, and signature-event income. There is no disclosed proprietary technology; the membership website is built on the Accrisoft platform and provides event registration, member directory, and account management functionality.

The Chamber's product surface centers on a portfolio of member-facing programs rather than software products. Leadership Tampa, established in 1970, is an intensive professional development course introducing members to the Tampa Bay community; Emerging Leaders of Tampa Bay targets young professionals ages 21-35; the Collegiate Leadership Program is a tuition-based, academic-year-long program modeled on Leadership Tampa; the Tampa Bay Business Accelerator supports small business scaling through cohort-based programming; the Competitive Edge Series offers business and professional development classes; and the Policy & Advocacy program coordinates engagement with federal, state, and local elected officials. The Chamber is led by President & CEO Bob Rohrlack, with Chair Edwin Narain (Vice President of External & Legislative Affairs at AT&T) and Chair-Elect Rob Ledford. It is one of only 2% of U.S. chambers to hold a 5-star rating from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and it has just concluded its 140th Annual Meeting in 2025 under a Vision 2026 strategic framework.

Name

Tampa Bay Chamber

Legal name

Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://tampabaychamber.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1885

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Tampa Bay Chamber is a 140-year-old non-profit membership organization serving approximately 1,400 companies and 9,800+ individuals across the Tampa Bay region, delivering networking, leadership development, workforce training, and policy advocacy through tiered annual memberships and 150+ annual events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Membership Organization (Chamber of Commerce)

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

Keywords

• Business networking
• Chamber of commerce
• Membership organization
• Leadership development
• Policy advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The Chamber generates revenue primarily through membership dues from businesses of all sizes, from small businesses to major corporations. Membership plans offer varying features and services at different price points.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Tampa Bay Chamber is a not-for-profit business membership organization serving approximately 1,400 member companies across the Tampa Bay region through tiered subscription membership plans. Its core offerings are membership programs providing networking access, professional and leadership development programs (Leadership Tampa, Emerging Leaders, Collegiate Leadership), the Tampa Bay Business Accelerator for small business scaling, policy and advocacy initiatives, and more than 150 annual signature and networking events.

Product overview

The Tampa Bay Chamber is a membership-based business organization (not a technology company) offering a unified platform of programs and services for member companies. The core offerings include membership plans with benefits and networking access, professional leadership development programs (Leadership Tampa, Emerging Leaders of Tampa Bay, Collegiate Leadership), the Tampa Bay Business Accelerator for small business growth, the Competitive Edge Series for professional development, and Policy & Advocacy initiatives. The Chamber also hosts over 150 events annually for networking and member engagement. These programs collectively support the Tampa Bay business community through advocacy, workforce development, and economic growth initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Programs Tiered subscription membership plans offering benefits, networking programs, and member news access for businesses of all sizes in the Tampa Bay region, from small businesses to major corporations.
• Leadership Tampa An intensive professional development course, in operation since 1970, that introduces members to major facets of the Tampa Bay community and develops regional leadership capacity.
• Emerging Leaders of Tampa Bay A young professional leadership program for emerging leaders ages 21 to 35, providing professional development, networking, and community outreach opportunities.
• Tampa Bay Business Accelerator A program that helps small businesses scale and achieve sustainable growth by identifying and overcoming obstacles such as limited access to funding, decision-makers, and information.
• Collegiate Leadership Program A tuition-based, academic-year-long program modeled after Leadership Tampa that prepares student leaders to have a positive impact on their future communities through college-to-career transition programming.
• Competitive Edge Series The premier educational program offering business and professional development classes for attendees to gain new skill sets.
• Policy & Advocacy Initiatives to help define policy priorities of the Tampa Bay business community, foster relationships with elected officials, and host public policy events at federal, state, and local levels.
• Events & Networking Over 150 events per year including signature events, networking programs, and ribbon cutting ceremonies delivered to members of the Tampa Bay Chamber.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 150 events per year with 8,400+ event attendees YTD
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hillsborough Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber member partnership for workforce development. Tampa Electric and HCC launched the Electrical Line Worker Training Program with TECO pledging over $300K annually for scholarships and equipment.
• Tampa Electric (TECO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber member partnership supporting workforce development initiatives. TECO committed over $300K annually for scholarships and equipment for the Electrical Line Worker Training Program at HCC Brandon Campus.
• North Tampa Bay ChambercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting partner for the Shark AI Hackathon event as part of the North Tampa Bay Chamber's commitment to innovation and regional economic growth.
• University of TampaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGEICO partnership for talent recruitment as part of its new Tampa campus expansion creating 1,500 new jobs.
• University of South FloridaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGEICO partnership for talent recruitment as part of its new Tampa campus expansion creating 1,500 new jobs.
• GEICOminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor employer expanding in Tampa with 190,000-square-foot campus and 1,500 new jobs. Chamber member.
• Moffitt Cancer CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChamber member and sponsor. Jointly launching FORGE coalition with USF and Embarc Collective to position Tampa Bay as Southeast hub for radiopharmaceutical innovation.
• Embarc CollectiveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber partner in FORGE coalition with Moffitt and USF to position Tampa Bay as Southeast hub for radiopharmaceutical innovation, training, and production.
• Emerging Leaders of Tampa BaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber program for young professionals ages 21-35 providing leadership development, networking, and community outreach opportunities.
• Leadership Tampa AlumnicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber program providing ongoing impact and influence opportunities for Leadership Tampa graduates with regular networking and community engagement events.
• Tampa Bay Business AcceleratorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber program helping small businesses scale through support with funding access, decision-maker connections, and operational improvements.
• South Tampa ChamberminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional chamber partnership for co-hosting events including Tampa City Council debates and community initiatives.
• Tampa Downtown PartnershipminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partnership for co-hosting candidate debates and community initiatives.
• Westshore AllianceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partnership for co-hosting candidate debates and community initiatives.
• Tampa Bay LGBT ChamberminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partnership for co-hosting candidate debates and community initiatives.
• St. Joseph's Hospital - BayCare Health SystemminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChamber member and presenting sponsor for Public Policy Roundtables and Public Policy events.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Charlotte Regional Business Alliance: Charlotte's regional chamber formed via merger of the Charlotte Chamber and Charlotte Regional Partnership. Operates with similar tiered membership, advocacy, and event-driven model serving a comparable mix of small business through enterprise members.
• Dallas Regional Chamber: Major U.S. metro regional chamber operating tiered membership, leadership programs, public policy advocacy, and signature events. Comparable in serving a diverse member base from SMB through Fortune 500 with similar GTM motion.
• Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce: Regional chamber serving a fast-growing U.S. metro with comparable horizontal membership, leadership programming (e.g., Leadership Nashville), policy advocacy, and signature events. Similar scale of operations and event cadence.
• Metro Atlanta Chamber: Atlanta's regional chamber of commerce with comparable horizontal segmentation (small business through Fortune 500 enterprise), policy advocacy, leadership programs, and event-driven engagement model. Strong direct comparator on program structure and member scale.
• Greater Phoenix Chamber: Regional chamber serving the Phoenix metro with comparable horizontal segmentation, networking events, leadership programs, and policy advocacy. Strong direct competitor in event programming and member recruitment model.
• Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber: Mid-sized regional chamber with comparable program mix: tiered membership, leadership development, advocacy, and signature events. Closely matches Tampa Bay Chamber in staff scale and member base size.
• Greater Houston Partnership: Houston's regional chamber of commerce, comparable in scale and scope to Tampa Bay Chamber in serving as the primary business membership and advocacy organization for a major U.S. metro. Operates tiered membership, networking events, leadership programs, and policy advocacy with a similar broad horizontal member base.
• Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce (JAX Chamber): Regional Florida chamber serving the Jacksonville metro with similar tiered membership, networking events, leadership programs, and policy advocacy. Same membership dues model and competitive dynamic within Florida's regional chamber landscape.
• Orlando Economic Partnership: Central Florida's regional economic development and chamber-style organization, directly comparable as a Florida metro chamber offering tiered membership, networking, and workforce/advocacy initiatives. Competes for similar member attention from Florida-based enterprises.
• Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce: One of Florida's largest regional chambers, directly comparable to Tampa Bay Chamber in serving a major Florida metro with tiered corporate membership, advocacy at federal/state/local levels, leadership development, and signature annual events. Same regulatory and competitive backdrop.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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