El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce

What El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce does

The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit business membership organization founded in 1993 and headquartered at 2023 Vine Street, Suite 105, El Dorado Hills, California, serving the unincorporated community of El Dorado County (population 40,000+). It represents 525+ member businesses employing more than 13,000 people, operating on a tiered membership model ranging from Business Connector (starting at $347 annually plus a $50 administrative fee) through Non-Profit, Business Catalyst, Business Convener, Premier Partner, and Premier Partner Plus tiers. Revenue is generated through four streams: recurring membership dues, event sponsorships and fees (Brewfest, Heart of the Hills Music Fest, Holiday Tree Lighting, Installation & Business Awards Dinner, Biz Walk), advertising and directory listings (Business Directory & Relocation Guide, e-News, website banners, California Welcome Center kiosk panels), and service fees (Certificate of Origin certification, bulk mail permit access, employment poster sales, Harassment Prevention Training). Go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven via direct outreach, networking events (Business Builder Luncheons, Business Builder Blenders, Power Lunches, Tri-Chamber Luncheons), Ambassador Committee liaisons, and quarterly member orientations.

The Chamber's technology stack is a standard SMB web property: a WordPress site built with Elementor, HubSpot for marketing automation, Google Analytics, Hotjar heat mapping, Intercom Messenger for chat, and Microsoft Clarity for session analytics — there is no proprietary technology, AI, or data asset. Core products and services fall into four buckets: networking and events (signature events, recurring luncheons, mixers, ribbon cuttings), advocacy (Government Relations Committee, BACPAC political action committee, UCAN coalition founded with six regional chambers in 2017), business tools (Certificate of Origin certification, employment posters, Member2Member Coupons platform, Harassment Prevention Training in partnership with CalChamber), and tourism/community services through the California Welcome Center located in El Dorado Hills Town Center, which distributes 1,000+ brochures and maps and serves as a Premier Partner promotional channel. The organization is led by President & CEO Debbie Manning with a staff of four to six plus travel concierge volunteers, governed by a Board of Directors including Chairman Ed Manansala.

Name

El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://eldoradohillschamber.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit membership organization founded in 1993 that represents 525+ member businesses and 13,000+ employees in El Dorado Hills, California, providing tiered membership, networking events, advocacy, and the California Welcome Center tourism service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chamber of Commerce / Business Association Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Exhibition & Trade Show Management (Conference-Adjacent) (THAHACAF), Sponsorship, Exhibitor & Partnership Management Services (THAHACAK)

Keywords

• Chamber of commerce
• Business membership
• Networking events
• Business advocacy
• Welcome center services

Headquarters

HQ city

El Dorado Hills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

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 fees from business members, with multiple tiers including Business Connector (starting at $347/year), Non-Profit, Business Catalyst, Business Convener, Premier Partner, and Premier Partner Plus levels. Revenue is recurring on an annual basis from over 525 member businesses.
2. Event Sponsorships and Fees: Revenue from signature events including Brewfest, Installation & Business Awards Dinner, Heart of the Hills Music Fest, Holiday Tree Lighting, and Biz Walk. Events feature sponsor opportunities and vendor booth fees.
3. Advertising and Directory Listings: Revenue from advertising in the Business Directory & Relocation Guide, website banner ads, California Welcome Center kiosk panel sponsorships, e-News sponsorships ($150/month), and promotional placements in member communications.
4. Service Fees: Fees for Certificate of Origin certification (for members only), bulk mail permit access, member mailing labels, and California employment poster sales ($30 each).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit membership organization that sells tiered annual memberships (starting at $347/year) to local businesses, delivering networking events, advocacy representation, marketing exposure, and tourism services. It also operates the California Welcome Center in EDH Town Center as a physical distribution and referral channel for member businesses and travelers.

Product overview

The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce operates as a not-for-profit 501(c)(6) membership organization offering a tiered membership structure (Business Connector through Premier Partner Plus) that provides business networking, advocacy, and community promotion services. Its core offerings include membership tiers with varying visibility levels, a business directory and relocation guide, signature events (Annual Business Awards Dinner, Brewfest, Heart of the Hills Music Fest, Holiday Tree Lighting), networking programs (Business Builder Luncheons, Business Builder Blenders, Tri-Chamber Luncheons), advocacy services (Government Relations Committee, BACPAC, UCAN coalition), professional development (Harassment Prevention Training, Member Orientations), and the California Welcome Center tourism service. The Chamber's products function as membership benefits rather than standalone offerings, with higher-tier memberships receiving greater promotional visibility across events and publications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Connector Membership Entry-tier Chamber membership for local businesses, starting at $347 annually plus a one-time $50 administrative fee. Includes a business directory listing, access to networking events, and Chamber advocacy representation.
• Premier Partner Membership Premium membership tier offering prominent recognition and visibility including listing in the weekly E-News, annual business directory, event programs, and Chamber website. Available at the Premier Partner level for 2026-27.
• Premier Partner Plus Membership Highest Chamber membership tier providing maximum visibility and recognition, including representation at Chamber events, in the annual business directory, event programs, and website. Includes Premier Partner Plus designation for 2026-27.
• Business Directory & Relocation Guide Annual business directory listing Chamber member businesses alphabetically and by business type, distributed to El Dorado Hills businesses, residents, Realtors, relocation bags, and the California Welcome Center.
• El Dorado Hills Brewfest Annual craft beer and beverage festival featuring 50+ breweries, cideries, and wineries, held at El Dorado Hills Town Center with food trucks, music, games, and entertainment.
• Heart of the Hills Music Fest Music festival produced by the El Dorado Hills Chamber featuring award-winning national touring acts, held at the Overland District grounds near El Dorado Hills Town Center.
• Annual Installation & Business Awards Dinner Annual awards ceremony held at Serrano Country Club recognizing Business of the Year winners across categories including Home-Based Business, Start-Up Business, Small Business, Young Entrepreneur, and Excellence in Business.
• California Welcome Center - El Dorado Hills State-certified welcome center operated by the Chamber in El Dorado Hills Town Center offering travel information, local maps, brochures, and El Dorado County-made gifts and merchandise, open seven days a week.
• United Chamber Advocacy Network (UCAN) Coalition founded by the El Dorado Hills Chamber in 2017 with six other regional chambers, providing collective lobbying and state-level policy advocacy for member businesses.
• BACPAC (Business and Community Political Action Committee) Bipartisan political action committee supporting pro-business candidates and initiatives at local and state levels through campaign contributions and endorsements.
• Government Relations Committee (GRC) Committee reviewing proposed legislation and business-related issues, making recommendations to the Board for establishing official Chamber positions on local, state, and federal government matters.
• Certificate of Origin Certification Chamber certification service for Certificates of Origin required by foreign governments to validate country of origin for exported products, available to current Chamber members only.
• Harassment Prevention Training Partnership with California Chamber of Commerce providing required sexual harassment prevention training for California employers with 5 or more employees, including 2 hours for supervisors and 1 hour for non-supervisory employees.
• Member2Member Coupons Online coupon platform where Chamber members can offer discounts to fellow members and the general public, accessible through the member login on the Chamber website.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 525 member businesses served
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• United Chamber Advocacy Network (UCAN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Founded in 2017 by El Dorado Hills Chamber along with El Dorado County, Elk Grove, Folsom, Roseville, and Rancho Cordova Chambers of Commerce. UCAN amplifies the collective voice of chamber members and engages a dedicated lobbyist to advance state-level policy agenda. The network represents thousands of employers across Northern California.
• California Chamber of CommercecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Chamber participates in weekly conference calls with CalChamber to focus on statewide policy. The Chamber is a member of CalChamber to share ideas, education and voice on issues affecting members.
• U.S. Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Chamber is a member of US Chamber of Commerce to share ideas, education and share a voice on issues affecting members at the national level.
• Joint Chambers Commission of El Dorado CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIncludes representatives from El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce, Shingle Springs/Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce, and El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce. All three chambers must be in agreement for any action to move forward.
• Romo Incentives GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChamber-supported educational resource sharing practical insight into tax incentive programs such as R&D Tax Credit, Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), FICA Tip Credits, and Cost Segregation that may reduce business tax liability and improve cash flow.
• El Dorado County Office of Economic DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Chamber works closely with the county's economic development office to support business development, retention, and expansion services, particularly for small businesses.
• El Dorado County Board of SupervisorscoreOthersDebbie Manning, President & CEO, participates in weekly conference calls and meets regularly with Supervisors on issues related to helping, keeping, and attracting businesses to El Dorado Hills.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Folsom Chamber of Commerce: Neighboring Sacramento-area chamber of commerce and founding UCAN partner. Same 501(c)(6) nonprofit model, comparable tiered membership and signature-event structure, serving an adjacent but distinct community.
• Shingle Springs/Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce: Direct local peer within El Dorado County and Joint Chambers Commission partner. Closely comparable in scale and structure, targeting overlapping SMBs in the EDH-adjacent foothills.
• Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce: Sacramento-region chamber and UCAN co-founder. Same tiered membership model and signature events (Brewfest-like programming), competing for similar SMB members.
• Rancho Cordova Chamber of Commerce: Sacramento-area chamber and UCAN co-founder. Identical nonprofit-membership structure, networking programming, and advocacy scope.
• El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce: County-level chamber and Joint Chambers Commission partner. Same mission, dues model, and event programming, but serving the broader El Dorado County market.
• Roseville Area Chamber of Commerce: Large Sacramento-region chamber and UCAN co-founder. Comparable membership tiers, networking events, and advocacy structure targeting overlapping SMBs in Placer County.

Broad incumbents

• California Chamber of Commerce: State-level chamber with which EDH Chamber holds a recurring policy partnership. Provides overlapping compliance/advocacy products (e.g., Harassment Prevention Training), but serves the entire state.
• Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce: Larger, region-wide chamber serving the six-county Sacramento metro. Offers overlapping advocacy and networking but operates at substantially greater scale and program breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EDHChamber
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC11n_cSUGfNeBS-o2s8sq0Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/eldoradohillschamber
• Instagraminstagram.com/edhchamber
• Pinterestpinterest.com/edhchamber

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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