Central Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce

What Central Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce does

The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce is a private, member-driven nonprofit organization headquartered at 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 19, Wellington, Florida, serving more than 600 business enterprises, civic organizations, educational institutions, and individuals across Central Palm Beach County. Founded in 1984 through the merger of the Palms West Chamber of Commerce and the Lake Worth Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber covers 23 municipal entities representing over 36% of Palm Beach County and operates as a sister organization to the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors, Chamber Trustees, a Medical Board of Governors, and CEO Mary Lou Bedford (appointed July 1, 2015).

Its core offering is a tiered membership program (Chamber Membership Program with a VIP Chamber Trustees tier) delivering advocacy on public-policy and economic-sustainability issues, networking and leadership-development events (Annual Gala, Wellington Holiday Parade, ribbon cuttings), targeted industry groups (Medical Board of Governors, Young Leaders Collective), and a member directory plus discount-benefit programs with national partners (Office Depot 15–55% supplies, FedEx up to 26% shipping, prescription card up to 75%). Underlying technology consists of ChamberMaster/GrowthZone membership-management software used for the member directory, events calendar, and communications. Revenue mechanics are annual recurring membership dues supplemented by event sponsorship/ticket sales (e.g., Annual Gala and Holiday Parade presenting sponsors including Amerant Bank, Wellington Regional Medical Center, FPL) and advertising/marketing placements in Chamber communications; specific pricing tiers are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Central Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://cpbchamber.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Central Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce is a private, member-driven nonprofit serving 600+ businesses, civic groups, and educational institutions across Central Palm Beach County, Florida, delivering advocacy, networking events, and member benefits under CEO Mary Lou Bedford.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Wellington

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from business enterprises, civic organizations, educational institutions, and individuals seeking access to Chamber benefits, networking, advocacy, and business development services.
2. Event Revenue: Revenue from major events including the Annual Gala and Holiday Parade. Corporate sponsorships and ticket sales from these signature community events.
3. Advertising & Marketing Services: Discount prescription drug card program branding opportunities, advertising placements in Chamber communications, and marketing opportunities through member directory and event materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce is a private, member-driven nonprofit business association that delivers advocacy, economic development support, networking events, and business development resources to more than 600 member enterprises, civic organizations, educational institutions, and individuals across Central Palm Beach County. Its core commercial offering is an annual tiered membership subscription that bundles access to signature events, member-to-member discounts, a public member directory, affinity programs with Office Depot, FedEx, and prescription drug providers, and leadership opportunities through committees such as the Chamber Trustees, Medical Board of Governors, and Young Leaders Collective.

Product overview

The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce operates as a private, member-driven organization serving businesses across Central Palm Beach County. The Chamber offers a unified membership program that provides core services including advocacy, economic development, and networking opportunities. The portfolio includes various member tiers (standard membership, Chamber Trustees VIP program), signature events (Annual Gala, Holiday Parade), specialized groups (Medical Board of Governors, Young Leaders Collective), member benefit discount programs (Office Depot, FedEx, prescription savings), and digital resources (Member Directory, COVID-19 Recovery Resource Center). The organization does not offer a technology product but rather serves as a business membership and advocacy organization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chamber Membership Program Annual subscription membership serving more than 600 business enterprises, civic organizations, educational institutions, and individuals, providing advocacy, economic development, networking events, and business development resources for businesses in Central Palm Beach County.
• Annual Gala and Holiday Parade Events Signature community events including the Annual Gala and Wellington Holiday Parade that bring together business community members, sponsors, and residents for networking and community engagement.
• Chamber Trustees Program VIP membership tier providing access to exclusive events, strategic planning participation, and leadership advisory opportunities for top executives in Palm Beach County.
• Medical Board of Governors Healthcare industry network group providing doctors and medical professionals exclusive networking opportunities, community health discussions, and industry advocacy.
• Young Leaders Collective (YLC) Premier networking committee for young professionals in Palm Beach County, supported by the Central Palm Beach Chamber and Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, focusing on career growth and community leadership.
• Member Benefits Program (Office Depot, FedEx, Prescription Discounts) Discount programs for members including Office Depot supplies (15–55% savings), FedEx shipping (up to 26% discounts), and prescription drug discount cards (up to 75% savings at 68,000 pharmacies).

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Pradere Designer WorkspacesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 June 2026Pradere Designer Workspaces partnered with the Chamber for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and corporate showcase, debuting the Chamber Workspace Experience at the Chamber's headquarters.
• Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister organization committed to bringing advanced leadership, advocacy, and growth opportunities to members. By combining strengths, both chambers offer a powerful reflection of the Palm Beach County landscape.
• Office DepotcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThrough affiliation with National Chamber Program & Office Depot, the Chamber harnesses the purchasing power of over 500,000 businesses within 1,100 chambers enabling members to realize significant savings on office supplies.
• FedExminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFedEx offers exclusive savings on their most popular services for Chamber members. Members can save up to 26% on FedEx services through the FedEx Advantage discount program.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County: Formal sister organization to the Central Palm Beach Chamber; jointly runs the Young Leaders Collective and operates with comparable membership, advocacy, and event-driven business model in the same geography.
• Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches: Competing chamber operating in the same Palm Beach County market with overlapping membership base, similar sponsor networks, and parallel event programming.
• Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce: Adjacent South Florida chamber competing for the same regional business members and corporate sponsors; offers similar membership tiers, events, and economic development programming.

Regional players

• West Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce: Regional chamber serving the greater West Palm Beach metro; comparable membership and event-driven model but anchored in the urban core rather than the central county suburbs.
• Broward County Chamber of Commerce: Larger South Florida chamber in the neighboring county, operating a similar business association model with comparable advocacy, networking, and member benefits structure.
• Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce: Major South Florida chamber with significantly larger member base and resources; competes for regional corporate sponsors and serves as a benchmark for scaling chamber operations.
• Greater Orlando Chamber of Commerce: Florida-based regional chamber with comparable mid-size city business association model, including signature events, advocacy, and tiered membership.
• JAX Chamber: Another large Florida regional chamber; operates a professional membership and event-driven model analogous to the Central Palm Beach Chamber but at multi-county scale.

Broad incumbents

• Florida Chamber of Commerce: State-level chamber and the umbrella advocacy body for Florida's regional chambers; offers policy, economic development, and broad networking—encompassing the Central Palm Beach Chamber as a regional affiliate.
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: National federation of chambers; provides the brand, policy advocacy, and member benefit infrastructure (e.g., Office Depot partnership) that local chambers like the Central Palm Beach Chamber leverage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cpbchamber
• Facebookfacebook.com/cpbchamber
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/central-palm-beach-county-chamber-of-commerce

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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