Greater Kirkland Chamber of Commerce

What Greater Kirkland Chamber of Commerce does

The Greater Kirkland Chamber of Commerce is an independent, non-profit business membership organization founded in 1936 and headquartered in the Kirkland Visitors Center at 400 Urban Plaza, Suite 135, Kirkland, Washington. It serves businesses across the city of Kirkland and the broader Seattle Eastside region through a tiered membership model with four annual dues levels — Engagement ($500), Community ($900), Growth ($1,400), and Champion ($2,200) — that grant access to networking events, an online and print business directory, advocacy representation, notary services, and Certificate of Origin processing.

The Chamber's core products and services are program-driven rather than technology-driven. The primary platform is the third-party Chamber Organizer SaaS used for website content, member directory, event registration, and membership management. Programming consists of more than 75 events per year, comprising a calendar of monthly networking touchpoints (Business After Hours, Networking Lunches, Business Luncheons, Ribbon Cuttings) and a slate of signature annual events — the Annual Awards Luncheon, Annual Gala, Peter Kirk Golf Classic, Annual Fashion Show, Wine Walk, We Choose Kirkland Luncheon, and Clean Energy Summit — plus member education through Chamber 101 and 201 courses and an ambassador-led onboarding and referral program.

Revenue is generated from five streams: recurring membership dues (subscription), event sponsorships (one-time/per-event commitments from presenting sponsors such as EvergreenHealth, BelRed, and Puget Sound Energy), event ticket sales for signature events, advertising and directory placement (including a Fashion Magazine program with Kirkland Lifestyle Magazine and CC Creative Services), and commission-based referral fees from a Business Health Trust partnership delivering employee benefits to members. Governance is via a Board of Directors led in 2026 by President Alicia Quaco and VP Finance Tommy Wang (Columbia Bank), with day-to-day operations run by three core staff: Executive Director Kathryn Straub, Marketing Manager Rachel Morgan, and Technology & Design Specialist David Stansel-Garner.

Name

Greater Kirkland Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

Greater Kirkland Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://kirklandchamber.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Greater Kirkland Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit business membership organization in Kirkland, WA that serves 450+ member companies across 80+ industries through tiered memberships, monthly networking events, advocacy, and signature annual programs like the Gala and Golf Classic.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Association Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Business association services
• Networking events
• Membership programs
• Business advocacy
• Chamber of commerce

Headquarters

HQ city

Kirkland

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, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues across four tiers (Engagement $500, Community $900, Growth $1,400, Champion $2,200) providing access to networking events, directory listings, and member benefits.
2. Event Sponsorships: Sponsorship opportunities at signature events including Golf Tournament, Gala, Fashion Show, Awards Luncheon, Wine Walk, and Clean Energy Luncheon.
3. Event Ticket Sales: Revenue from ticket sales for signature events including Gala ($199 individual, $1,800 table), Golf Tournament ($1,200 foursome, $350 single), and Fashion Show ($75-$225 VIP).
4. Advertising & Directory: Fashion magazine advertising, directory ad sales through partnership with Town Square Publishing, and directory placements.
5. Referral Fees: Commission-based referrals through Business Health Trust partner for employee benefits offerings to members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Greater Kirkland Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit membership-based business organization that sells annual membership subscriptions to local businesses across four benefit tiers ($500 to $2,200). Members receive access to monthly networking events, educational programming, directory listings, advocacy representation with city officials, certificate of origin and notary services, and discounted access to signature annual events including the Gala, Golf Classic, Fashion Show, and Wine Walk.

Product overview

The Greater Kirkland Chamber of Commerce operates as a membership-based business organization offering a tiered membership structure with four levels (Engagement at $500, Community at $900, Growth at $1,400, and Champion at $2,200) that provide access to networking events, educational programs, advertising opportunities, advocacy, and member benefits. The Chamber's core offerings include signature annual events (Awards Luncheon, Clean Energy Summit, Fashion Show, Annual Gala, Peter Kirk Golf Classic, Wine Walk), recurring monthly events (Business After Hours, Business Luncheons, Networking Lunches, Ribbon Cuttings), and educational programs (Chamber 101 and 201 series). Member benefits include access to the Business Health Trust partnership for employee benefits, Certificate of Origin services for international trade, and complimentary notary public services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chamber Membership Annual membership program for Kirkland and Eastside businesses providing access to networking events, directory listing, advocacy representation, educational programming, ribbon cuttings, and member benefits across four escalating benefit tiers.
• Business After Hours

Quantifiable outcome

• Access to 75+ networking events yearly with over 1,200 annual attendees
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Puget Sound EnergyflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Presenting sponsor for Clean Energy Summit 3.0 (2027). Partnership for annual clean energy educational luncheon bringing together energy industry leaders and business community.
• Business Health TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide affordable employee benefits to Chamber members. Business Health Trust offers large company benefits for small businesses including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance from major carriers. Members gain access to group rates and comprehensive benefits administration.
• East King County Chambers CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of 11 Eastside Chambers (Bellevue, Bothell/Kenmore, Issaquah, Mercer Island, One Redmond, Renton, Sammamish, SnoKing, SnoValley, Woodinville, Kirkland) enabling unified voice on legislative issues and joint publications.
• BelRed Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & ElectricalflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for 32nd Annual Peter Kirk Golf Classic (2026). Provides comprehensive sponsorship across multiple Chamber events including We Choose Kirkland Luncheon.
• EvergreenHealthflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for Kirkland Chamber Gala. Community-owned hospital providing healthcare services as Chamber member and board participant.
• Mayor Kelli Curtis, City of KirklandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity leadership partnership for We Choose Kirkland Luncheon events featuring civic updates and community initiatives. Mayor serves as keynote speaker for Chamber community events.
• The Village at Totem LakecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-host for Wine Walk event at The Village at Totem Lake. Partnership for community event featuring local wineries and shopping experiences.
• CC Creative ServicescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFashion Magazine sponsor for annual Kirkland Fashion Show event. Provides creative services for Chamber publication.
• Kirkland Lifestyle MagazinecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFashion Magazine sponsor for annual Kirkland Fashion Show. Local lifestyle publication partnership for Chamber events.
• ALLSTAR Financial InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance partner for Business Health Trust benefits program. Contact for small business employee benefits information.
• P Smith InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance partner for Business Health Trust benefits program. Contact for small business employee benefits information.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bothell-Kenmore Chamber of Commerce: Coalition partner chamber serving Bothell and Kenmore with similar event, membership, and advocacy mix. Directly comparable in operating model and Eastside geography.
• SnoValley Chamber (Snoqualmie Valley): Coalition partner chamber covering Snoqualmie, North Bend, Preston, and Fall City. Same tiered-membership and event-driven model in an adjacent East King County submarket.
• Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce: Coalition partner chamber for Mercer Island businesses. Smaller-scale but directly comparable in business model and Eastside positioning.
• Sammamish Chamber of Commerce: Coalition partner chamber serving Sammamish businesses with tiered memberships and signature community events. Closely comparable operating model in adjacent East King County geography.
• Woodinville Chamber of Commerce: Coalition partner chamber for Woodinville businesses, with similar event-driven (Wine Walk, Gala) and tiered-membership model. Directly comparable in scale and Eastside positioning.
• Bellevue Downtown Association: Direct regional peer in the East King County Chambers Coalition serving Bellevue businesses with tiered memberships, signature events (Bellevue Arts Fair, Best of Bellevue), and advocacy. Operates a similar dues/events/sponsorship model in an adjacent Eastside submarket.
• Renton Chamber of Commerce: Coalition partner chamber for Renton businesses with tiered membership, signature events, and civic advocacy. Same business model in a nearby South King/Eastside submarket.
• Issaquah Chamber of Commerce: Coalition partner chamber serving Issaquah/Sammamish plateau businesses with tiered memberships, signature events, and advocacy. Same operating model in a neighboring Eastside submarket.
• OneRedmond: Coalition partner chamber serving Redmond businesses with the same four-pillar model (advocacy, education, connection, promotion) and tiered memberships. Directly comparable in size, structure, and Eastside geography.

Broad incumbents

• Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce: Much larger, broader regional chamber operating across Greater Seattle. Same general business model (membership, advocacy, events) but at metropolitan scale, making it a broader incumbent reference point rather than a direct local competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kirklandchamber
• Facebookfacebook.com/kirklandchamber
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/greater-kirkland-chamber-of-commerce

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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