Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau

What Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau does

The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau is a non-profit membership organization headquartered at 200 2nd Street W, Hastings, Minnesota. Its stated mission is to "lead, promote and advocate for the Hastings area business community to reinforce a strong local economy." The organization serves local businesses of all sizes across the Hastings area and Southeast Minnesota, and operates a dual mandate as both the regional business association and the official Tourism Bureau for the community (branded "Visit Hastings MN").

The Chamber's product portfolio is centered on a member platform built on ChamberMaster/GrowthZone membership management software, which powers the Business Directory, Event Calendar (with Google/iCal/Yahoo calendar sync and Google Maps integration), Hot Deals marketplace, Job Postings board, Custom Business Profiles, and Commercial Real Estate Listings. Ribbon Cuttings, a Business Education Network (with Business in the Classroom programs at Hastings High School), and the Visit Hastings tourism portal round out the offering. Member-facing integrations include social sharing to Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Pinterest.

The Chamber's go-to-market is sales-led: members are acquired via direct outreach and an online membership application, with pricing structured as recurring annual dues on a tiered employee-count basis. Dues range from $304 for 1–5 employees up to $1,665+ for 251+ employees, with specialized rates for financial institutions ($968), healthcare, non-profits, and professionals (additional professionals at $124 each). The organization is member-funded, with no disclosed equity, debt, or grant funding. Leadership is Kristy (Cleveland) Barse, President. No revenue, headcount, or financial figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau

Legal name

Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau

Website

https://hastingsmn.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau is a non-profit membership organization serving the Hastings, Minnesota business community, operating both as the local chamber of commerce and the official regional tourism bureau (Visit Hastings MN).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chamber of Commerce Services

NAICS

Convention and Visitors Bureaus (561591)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Permitting, Reservations & Visitor Information Services (Passes, Booking, Visitor Centers) (THAAAGAD)

Keywords

• Chamber of commerce
• Tourism promotion services
• Business networking events
• Community economic development
• Workforce development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Hastings

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues based on employee count. Tiered pricing structure ranging from $304 for 1-5 employees up to $1,665+ for 251+ employees. Financial institutions, hospitals, non-profits, and professionals have separate rate structures. Additional professionals under same organization pay $124 each.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau is a non-profit membership organization that provides tiered business membership packages, a searchable online business directory, a community event calendar, promotional tools (Hot Deals, Job Postings, Ribbon Cuttings), and business advocacy at the local, regional, and state level. The Chamber also operates as the official Tourism Bureau for Hastings, Minnesota, promoting the community to visitors through the Visit Hastings MN brand.

Product overview

The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau operates a membership-based platform with multiple interconnected services. The core offering consists of a Business Directory for member discovery and a comprehensive Event Calendar for community programming. Membership is structured in tiered packages based on business size, with add-on services including Hot Deals for promotional offers, Job Postings for hiring needs, and Custom Business Profiles for enhanced member visibility. The chamber also operates the Visit Hastings tourism portal as a distinct sub-brand promoting local tourism. Additional programs include Ribbon Cuttings for member milestones, Commercial Real Estate Listings, and a Business Education Network workforce development initiative. All services are powered by ChamberMaster/GrowthZone membership management software.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chamber Membership Tiered annual membership packages for businesses based on employee count, providing access to networking, promotion, advocacy, and business development resources. Rates range from $304 (1-5 employees) to $1,665+ (251+ employees), with specialized tiers for financial institutions ($968), healthcare, non-profits, and professional services.
• Business Directory Searchable online business directory listing member businesses by category (ranging from Accountants to Wineries, Vineyards, Breweries and Distilleries), enabling local consumers to discover and connect with Hastings area businesses.
• Event Calendar Comprehensive community event calendar featuring Chamber-organized events, member events, and community activities with category filtering, registration capabilities, and calendar export to Google, Yahoo, and iCal.
• Hot Deals Member-exclusive discount and special offers platform where Chamber members can post time-limited deals, senior discounts, and promotional offers to attract customers.
• Job Postings Job board service allowing Chamber members to post employment opportunities, connecting local job seekers with member businesses.
• Ribbon Cuttings Ceremonial event service for member businesses celebrating new openings, relocations, or remodels, providing promotional visibility for member milestones.
• Visit Hastings Tourism Portal Official tourism bureau website promoting Hastings as a visitor destination, featuring attractions, events, lodging, and recreation opportunities along the Mississippi River.
• Custom Business Profiles Enhanced member business profile pages on the Chamber website providing detailed company information, images, contact details, and special offers to potential customers.
• Business Education Network Workforce development initiative providing Business in the Classroom programs, soft skills training, and career exploration resources in partnership with Hastings High School College and Career Center.

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Visit Hastings MN (Tourism Bureau)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Chamber serves as Hastings official Tourism Bureau, operating Visit Hastings MN to promote the community to visitors and potential customers. This is an integrated function of the Chamber organization.
• Future Workforce AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for workforce development initiatives serving the Hastings business community.
• MN Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Chamber is a proud Minnesota Federation Member with the MN Chamber of Commerce, actively advocating for pro-business policy at the state capital. Government Affairs Round Tables held 3rd Wednesday of month from 3-4 p.m.
• Dakota CDA (Community Development Authority) - Open To BusinessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing Open To Business resources for community development.
• MN Paid Family Medical LeaveminorOthersResource partnership providing information about Minnesota Paid Family Medical Leave legislation to Chamber members.
• Hastings Highschool College and Career CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for workforce development through Business In The Classroom programs, teaching salary & compensation package understanding, phone & email etiquette, interview skills, and career exploration.
• Carpenter Nature CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent partner for Bird Banding events (held 4th Friday of month) and St. Croix Valley Golf Scramble fundraiser. Located at 12805 St. Croix Trail, Hastings MN.
• The Studio DowntownminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent partner for Disc Golf Tournament during Rivertown Days festival.
• United Heroes LeagueminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent partner hosting Minecraft Movie Night at 2800 Ravenna Trail, Hastings, MN.
• Hastings Golf ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for St. Croix Valley Golf Scramble. Located at 2015 Westview Drive, Hastings, MN 55033.
• Emerald Greens Golf CourseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for 2026 Hastings Chamber Golf Classic. Located at 14425 Goodwin Ave, 55033.
• GrowthZonecoreTechnology or IntegrationMembership management software provider powering the Chamber website and operations.
• ChamberMastercoreTechnology or IntegrationSoftware platform providing the underlying technology for the Chamber website, membership management, event calendar, and business directory.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HastingsMN

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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