Alamogordo Center of Commerce

What Alamogordo Center of Commerce does

The Alamogordo Center of Commerce (doing business as the Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce) is a nonprofit chamber of commerce serving Alamogordo and Otero County, New Mexico. It represents a network of 400+ member businesses within a regional addressable base of approximately 953 businesses and a population of roughly 67,490. The organization's mission centers on promoting economic health, supporting local business visibility, and acting as the bridge between the civilian community and major regional anchors — most notably Holloman Air Force Base, White Sands Missile Range, and White Sands National Park.

The Chamber delivers a portfolio of membership-based services. Core digital products include an online Business Directory and Member Information Center (MIC) portal, a Job Board, a 360° Virtual City and County Tour platform, and a Community Calendar, all operated on third-party infrastructure provided by Vieth Consulting. Physical services include a Visitor Center open 362 days per year, networking events (Coffee & Connections, Vibe @ 5, BIGR meetings), newsletter advertising through the weekly 'The Week Ahead', and radio exposure via 'Chamber Chat'. The Chamber also runs two branded sub-initiatives: MainGate United (a six-team military-community support program for Holloman AFB, White Sands Missile Range, and Fort Bliss) and Project RISE (a Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence community values initiative). No proprietary technology stack or AI/ML capability is present; the organization relies on standard web, email, social, and radio channels.

Revenue is generated primarily through annual membership fees (not publicly disclosed), a $300/year Relocation Packet Program add-on that distributes 6–8 packets weekly to incoming military families and prospective residents, and event sponsorships. The organization is staffed by three employees (Executive Director Jerrett Perry, Program Coordinator Sarah Krystynak, Office Manager Adam Hoppes) and is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors with two-year terms. It is not a typical venture-investable entity; financial details are not publicly disclosed, and the organization is sustained as a community-benefit nonprofit rather than a profit-maximizing business.

Name

Alamogordo Center of Commerce

Legal name

Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://alamogordo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Alamogordo Center of Commerce is a nonprofit chamber of commerce serving Alamogordo and Otero County, New Mexico, representing 400+ member businesses and providing directory listings, networking events, tourism services, and military-community programs anchored by Holloman AFB and White Sands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chamber of Commerce Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAMAAAE

Local Search & Business Directories

Business & Public Services/Web, Mobile & Digital Platforms/Search, Discovery & Web Portals

Keywords

• Chamber of commerce services
• Business membership directory
• Community economic development
• Relocation assistance program
• Business networking events

Headquarters

HQ city

Alamogordo

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. Business Membership Fees: Annual membership fees provide businesses access to directory listings, networking events, boardroom use, newsletter advertising, and relocation packet program participation.
2. Relocation Packet Program: Members can participate in the Relocation Packet Program for $300 annually, which delivers promotional materials to incoming Airmen and families as well as prospective residents.
3. Event Sponsorships: Sponsorship opportunities for Vibe @ 5 and Coffee & Connections events provide additional revenue and exposure for members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Alamogordo Center of Commerce operates as a nonprofit Chamber of Commerce serving Alamogordo and Otero County, New Mexico. It provides member businesses with a searchable online business directory, job board, monthly networking events, newsletter and radio advertising, boardroom access, and a Relocation Packet Program for incoming military families. The organization also operates a year-round Visitor Center and produces 360° virtual tours promoting local businesses, attractions, and community resources.

Product overview

The Alamogordo Center of Commerce operates as a Chamber of Commerce providing a portfolio of membership-based products and services. Core offerings include an online Business Directory with member portal access (MIC), a Job Board for member businesses, and 360° Virtual City and County Tours showcasing local attractions and businesses. Additional services include networking events (Coffee & Connections, Vibe @ 5), Relocation Packet Program, Newsletter Advertising, and Board Room access. Sub-brands include Project RISE (community values initiative) and MainGate United (military base support program). The organization connects over 400 member businesses across the region through its digital platform and community events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MainGate United: Initiative providing support for missions at Holloman Air Force Base, White Sands Missile Range, and Fort Bliss through coordination with community partners.
• Project RISE

Products and services

• Business Directory Listing Online searchable directory of over 400 member businesses across the Alamogordo region, providing visibility and promotional exposure for member businesses.
• Job Board Platform for Chamber member businesses to post job listings and career opportunities, featuring openings from over 400 regional businesses.
• 360° Virtual City and County Tours Interactive virtual tours showcasing Alamogordo and Otero County including parks, trails, schools, government buildings, businesses, and community spaces for promotional purposes.
• Relocation Packet Program Subscription program at $300 annually for members, delivering promotional materials to incoming Airmen, military families, and prospective residents (averaging 6-8 packets weekly).
• Networking Events Recurring monthly networking events including Coffee & Connections (2nd Friday) and Vibe @ 5 (3rd Thursday) providing business promotion and partnership development opportunities for members.
• Community Calendar Online events calendar featuring local happenings, festivals, and community activities in Southern New Mexico, accessible to the public for event viewing and submissions.
• Standard Chamber Membership Annual subscription membership providing businesses with directory listings, networking event access, advertising opportunities, boardroom use, and community promotional exposure.

Quantifiable outcome

• 953 businesses in the Alamogordo area
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• MainGate UnitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023A passionate group of community leaders working to create an Alamogordo that Airmen at Holloman AFB enjoy being a part of. Provides unconditional support for missions at Holloman Air Force Base, White Sands Missile Range, and Fort Bliss. Made up of six permanent service teams including Education, Healthcare, Community Liaison, Land/Air Resources, Protocol, and Quality of Life. Led by Dr. Jim Klump as Chairperson.
• New Mexico Economic Development DepartmentmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState economic development agency collaborating with the Chamber on business recruitment and economic growth initiatives for the Alamogordo community.
• Otero County Economic Development Council (OCEDC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMakes recommendations to the city and county on economic development programs including industrial revenue bonds, tax abatements, and cash incentives. Collaborates on workforce development and job growth initiatives.
• Alamogordo MainStreetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization focused on redevelopment and revitalization of key areas in Alamogordo.
• New Mexico True CampaignminorGTM or Marketing PartnerState tourism marketing initiative promoting Alamogordo as a tourist destination and high-quality community in which to live and work.
• Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center (GCRMC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture with Holloman Air Force Base; a model of Department of Defense and community collaboration. Provides state-of-the-art healthcare facilities and services to both military and civilian populations.
• Veterans Affairs CommitteeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrings local clubs and organizations together to interact with Airmen, Guardians and military families. Works with MainGate United and the Chamber.
• Holloman Air Force BasecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe area's largest employer with economic impact of $411,743,040. Home to the 49th Wing providing combat-ready Airmen, F-16 and MQ-9 Reaper pilot training, and location of the 46th Test Group. Recently added F-16v units adding 200-400 employees.
• White Sands Missile RangemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated 47 miles from Alamogordo; the world's premier test range covering 2 million acres. Supports testing for DoD, government agencies, and private/foreign entities. Home to Trinity Site where the first atomic bomb was detonated.
• Building Contractors Association of Otero CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing resources for real estate, building, and construction information for the Alamogordo area.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Roswell Chamber of Commerce: Another southern New Mexico chamber that operates a visitor center, business directory, and event programming for a small city economy with similar tourism (UFO tourism) and military/defense (Walker Air Force Base legacy) angles.
• Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce: Regional New Mexico chamber of commerce serving a comparable mid-sized community. Operates the same core model (membership directory, networking events, visitor services, military/agriculture advocacy), making it the most directly comparable peer in the same state.
• Ruidoso Chamber of Commerce: Tourism-driven mountain village chamber in the same region of southern New Mexico. Runs an analogous mix of visitor center operations, printed/online directories, and event programming on a comparable scale.

Broad incumbents

• Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce: State's largest metro chamber serving Albuquerque. Same fundamental business model (membership directory, events, advocacy, economic development) but operates at meaningfully greater scale and resource depth.
• El Paso Chamber of Commerce: Large regional chamber on the Texas border with deep military ties (Fort Bliss) — closely analogous to the Alamogordo Chamber's Holloman AFB relationship, just at a far larger scale.

Regional players

• Alamogordo MainStreet: Partner organization focused on downtown redevelopment in the same geography. Overlaps with the Chamber on community/economic development but specializes in place-making and historic district revitalization rather than member directory services.

Others

• Otero County Economic Development Council (OCEDC): A 'major' strategic partner of the Chamber that handles industrial revenue bonds, tax abatements, and workforce incentives in the same geography. Same customer base and overlap on economic development work, but focused on industrial recruitment rather than SMB membership services.
• New Mexico Economic Development Department: State-level counterpart collaborating with the Chamber on business recruitment and growth initiatives. Provides policy and incentive framework in the same ecosystem but operates at state scale rather than local membership services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AlamogordoCenterofCommerce
• Xx.com/alamogordocofc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/accgem

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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