One SouthCoast Chamber

What One SouthCoast Chamber does

One SouthCoast Chamber is a nonprofit chamber of commerce that was created through the 2023 integration of two historic South Coast Massachusetts organizations - the Bristol County Chamber in Fall River and the SouthCoast Chamber in New Bedford - both of which were over 100 years old. The combined entity is the second largest chamber in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and serves 19 communities across southeastern Massachusetts and bordering Rhode Island, including Fall River, New Bedford, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Wareham, and the Rhode Island towns of Tiverton and Warren. The chamber is governed by an Executive Committee and Board of Directors (chaired by Paul Chasse), with a small staff of 1-10 employees operating out of offices at 200 Pocasset Street in Fall River and 25 Elm Street Suite 101 in New Bedford.

The chamber's core offering is business membership across the South Coast region, augmented by an annual Membership Directory & Community Resource Guide, a monthly Chamber Navigator newsletter, and a portfolio of in-person programs including the One SouthCoast CEO Roundtable, SouthCoast Human Resources Council, Leadership SouthCoast, Congressional Breakfasts, Business After Hours, Women's Power Lunch, and an annual SouthCoast Job Fair. Business services include export counseling and Certificates of Origin delivered in partnership with the Massachusetts Export Center, plus a Member Discounts (HotDeals) program and member-to-member directory. The technology layer is modest and off-the-shelf: ChamberMaster/GrowthZone powers the member portal at members.onesouthcoast.com and Constant Contact drives email marketing; the chamber has no proprietary technology, no app, and no public API.

Revenue is generated from four primary streams: recurring annual membership dues on a published fee schedule (with a 25% non-profit discount and a separate banking formula); website advertising and sponsorship packages ranging from $125 for a category banner to $2,500 for a premium annual ad package; transactional event fees ($15 to $500 depending on event and member status); and Certificates of Origin ($50 per certificate for non-members, free for members). The chamber maintains a separate 501(c)(3) affiliate - the One SouthCoast Chamber Foundation - that injects over $1 million annually into community programs including Viva Fall River and the Fall River Arts and Culture Coalition, and is one of ten largest members of the Massachusetts Chambers Policy Network shaping statewide legislative advocacy.

Name

One SouthCoast Chamber

Legal name

One SouthCoast Chamber

Website

https://onesouthcoast.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

One SouthCoast Chamber is a nonprofit chamber of commerce formed in 2023 from the integration of two 100+ year-old Massachusetts chambers, serving 19 South Coast communities through business membership, advocacy, networking events, export services, and a Foundation that injects over $1 million annually into the region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Fall River

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from businesses and organizations in the South Coast region. Chamber member dues are listed on a fee schedule. Non-profits receive a 25% discount on original dues. Banking institutions are assessed by a different formula.
2. Advertising and Sponsorship: Website advertising packages, online category banners, and website sponsorships in the member directory. Premium advertising packages include banner ads on website and rotating banner ads in online directory.
3. Export Services - Certificates of Origin: Certificates of origin verification and signing services. Free for Chamber members, $50 per certificate for non-members. Revenue from providing official verification of country of origin for exported goods.
4. Event Revenue: Registration fees for events including Congressional Breakfasts ($50 members, $500 table of 10), Business After Hours, Women's Power Lunches, Job Fairs (booth pricing $375-$425), and SouthCoast Business Builders' Breakfasts ($15 per person).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

One SouthCoast Chamber is a nonprofit chamber of commerce that provides business membership services to companies across 19 communities in the South Coast region of Massachusetts. Its offerings include annual chamber memberships, networking events, professional development programs, government advocacy, export assistance, job fairs, and member-to-member discount programs. Revenue is generated through membership dues, event registrations, sponsorships, advertising packages, and transactional services such as certificates of origin.

Product overview

One SouthCoast Chamber is a chamber of commerce organization (not a technology company) offering membership-based business services. The portfolio consists of core membership programs providing advocacy and networking, events programming including networking mixers and professional development gatherings, publications including the monthly Chamber Navigator newsletter and annual Membership Directory, professional development offerings such as the Leadership SouthCoast program and HR Council, and business services including export assistance and job fair coordination. The chamber also administers the One SouthCoast Chamber Foundation as a separate 501(c)(3) affiliate. All services are oriented toward business community development across 19 communities in the South Coast region of Massachusetts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chamber Membership Programs Annual business membership programs providing advocacy, networking opportunities, marketing resources, member discounts, and directory listings for businesses across 19 South Coast communities of Massachusetts.
• Events and Networking Programs Regular chamber-hosted networking events including Business After Hours, Women's Power Lunch, Congressional Breakfasts, SouthCoast Business Builders' Breakfast, and networking mixers held at member venues across the South Coast region.
• Annual Membership Directory & Community Resource Guide Annual printed and digital directory of chamber members, distributed to members, relocating individuals, hotels, and tourist bureaus, including community profiles and a legislative directory.
• Chamber Navigator Newsletter Monthly digital newsletter covering chamber news, member spotlights, and regional business updates, distributed via the chamber website and email.
• Export Services Export counseling, regulatory compliance assistance, international market research, trade promotion linkages, certificates of origin verification, and export education delivered in partnership with the Massachusetts Export Center.
• One SouthCoast CEO Roundtable Peer-to-peer CEO networking and discussion group for regional business leaders to share insights and strategies.
• SouthCoast Human Resources Council Monthly meetings of HR professionals and business owners for peer networking and discussion of mutual human resource issues.
• Leadership SouthCoast Program Nine-month civic leadership development program for emerging community leaders with monthly full-day sessions, a one-day retreat, community projects, and approximately 40 speakers and panelists annually.
• Member Discounts Program (Hot Deals) Member-to-member discount program offering chamber members exclusive savings on products and services from participating member businesses, including office supplies and print services (e.g., up to 20% off Staples print and marketing services).
• SouthCoast Job Fair Annual job fair connecting regional employers with job seekers, presented in partnership with LifeStream and MassHire career centers, with booth pricing from $375 to $425.
• Marketing and Sponsorship Opportunities Advertising and sponsorship packages including website sponsorships, category banners, and premium advertising across the chamber's digital platforms.
• One SouthCoast Chamber Foundation Affiliated 501(c)(3) charitable foundation supporting business community initiatives including early childhood education, arts and culture programs (Viva Fall River, Fall River Arts and Culture Coalition), and community advancement.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $1 million per year injected into the community through foundation programs

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Massachusetts Chambers Policy NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne SouthCoast Chamber is one of the ten largest chambers in the state to band together to develop a statewide agenda and work with the state legislature to provide a united front to support business.
• Southeastern Massachusetts Alliance of Chambers (SMCCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormed to address regional challenges and opportunities in current and future legislation at the State House in Boston and Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Serves as a platform to work with members of the legislative delegation on policy formation.
• Southeastern Massachusetts Visitors BureaucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial regional tourism council for Bristol County. One SouthCoast Chamber serves as the fiscal agent and administrator. Programs include co-op marketing, trade show participation, FAM tours, matching tourism grants, and destination marketing activities.
• One SouthCoast Chamber FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner501(c)(3) charitable foundation supporting business community initiatives. Works to advance quality educational options including early childhood education, early college programs, and community advancement. Injects over $1 million per year into community with programs like Viva Fall River and Fall River Arts and Culture Coalition.
• Massachusetts Export Center (Mass Export Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership between One SouthCoast and the Massachusetts Export Center, part of the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network. Provides export counseling, regulatory compliance assistance, international market research, business development assistance, and trade promotion linkages for SouthCoast businesses.
• New Bedford Economic Development CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks closely with NBEDC on variety of initiatives including professional development seminars, business workshops, and business growth support. Annual developers' networking event connects stakeholders in the development community.
• Massachusetts Business Alliance for EducationminorOthersEducational partnership focused on business-education alignment.
• Massachusetts Early Childhood Education CoalitionminorOthersPartnership supporting early childhood education initiatives in the region.
• MassHire Greater New Bedford Career CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development partnership supporting job seekers and employers. Collaborates on job fairs and career center services.
• Bristol County MassHirecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development partnership serving Bristol County area with employment and training services.
• Small Business AdministrationminorOthersFederal small business support partnership providing resources and programs for chamber members.
• Mass Small Business Development CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides small business development resources and counseling to chamber members.
• E for AllminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEntrepreneurship support organization serving the South Coast region.
• U.S. Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational chamber partnership providing access to national business resources and advocacy.
• South Coast Hispanic Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting Hispanic businesses in the South Coast region.
• SEED-South Eastern Economic Development CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic development corporation providing financing and support for business growth.
• SRPDD-Southeastern Regional Planning & Economic Development DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional planning and economic development district for southeastern Massachusetts.
• Bristol County Economic Development ConsultantsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic development consulting services for Bristol County businesses.
• Viva Fall RivercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive tourism organization championing economic growth and celebrating Fall River. Programs include tourism promotion, community events, and economic development initiatives supported by the Chamber Foundation.
• Fall River Arts and Culture CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative organization dedicated to advancing arts and culture in Fall River to create a vibrant creative economy. Supported by Chamber Foundation.
• Associated Industries of MassachusettsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide business association partnership for advocacy and resources.
• Food Export USAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsor of International Seafood Buyers Mission/Tour of New Bedford, providing export assistance for seafood industry.
• City of New BedfordcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsor of International Seafood Buyers Mission and various economic development initiatives.
• New Bedford Harbor CommissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsor of International Seafood Buyers Mission showcasing New Bedford's waterfront and seafood industry.
• New Bedford Economic Development CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber works with NBEDC to support business growth, promote professional development seminars and business workshops, and hosts annual developers' networking event.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Attleboro Area Chamber of Commerce: Smaller Massachusetts chamber operating in an adjacent territory to the South Coast region with similar member-driven events and advocacy offerings. Most direct geographic neighbor.
• Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce: Regional Massachusetts chamber on the South Shore, geographically adjacent with a comparable member-events model, including seasonal tourism and visitor engagement offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce: Largest chamber in Massachusetts, offering comparable advocacy, networking events, and member services to businesses. Direct comparator on revenue scale and program breadth within the same state.
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: National-level chamber of commerce providing the umbrella program, advocacy, and 401K/health products that local chambers like One SouthCoast offer to their members. Strategic partner and broader incumbent.
• Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM): Statewide employer association overlapping with One SouthCoast on advocacy and business services. Functions as a complementary — partially overlapping — incumbent peer in the same Massachusetts business-association space.

Direct peers

• Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce: Regional Massachusetts chamber running a comparable membership-plus-events model, including tourism promotion (Cape Cod) as a major revenue vertical — similar to One SouthCoast's tourism council role.
• Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce: Regional Massachusetts chamber serving a multi-community Worcester-area footprint with similar advocacy, networking, and event-based revenue model. Closest scale peer to One SouthCoast within the same state.
• Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce: Another large regional Massachusetts chamber with comparable advocacy, networking, and member-benefit programs serving western Mass. Comparable in size category and program structure.
• Brockton Area Chamber of Commerce: Regional Southeastern Massachusetts chamber serving a multi-community footprint similar in scope and program structure to One SouthCoast's 19-community regional model.

Others

• Massachusetts Chambers Policy Network: Coalition of the ten largest Massachusetts chambers — including One SouthCoast — coordinating state-level advocacy. Peer in the sense that it is a coordinated chamber grouping rather than a single comparable chamber.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/one-southcoast-chamber
• Instagraminstagram.com/onesouthcoastchamber
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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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