Newnan-Coweta Chamber

What Newnan-Coweta Chamber does

The Newnan-Coweta Chamber is a private non-profit business advocacy organization founded in 1945 and headquartered at 23 Bullsboro Drive, Newnan, Georgia. It serves the Coweta County business community through a portfolio of membership-based services including a searchable online business directory, an events calendar with signature programming (State of the Chamber Annual Meeting, Golf Classic, Pickleball Tournament, Pancakes & Politics, Business-After-Hours), workforce development programs (Coweta Works, Leadership Coweta Alliance), and member-to-member discount platforms. The chamber operates the Thrive quarterly business publication and the WorkUp Coweta talent network that connects local employers with job seekers. Its service platform is powered by ChamberMaster / GrowthZone membership management software, and it runs programs including the National Civics Bee, Talk of the Town business spotlight, Small Business One-Stop Shop resource hub, and multiple employer alliances.

Revenue is generated through tiered annual membership dues ($150-$1,595/year based on employee count and member type), event registration fees and sponsorships (e.g., State of the City luncheons at $35-$55 per attendee), advertising across Thrive magazine and digital channels, and premium Enhanced Investor (Gold/Silver/Bronze) sponsorship packages. Distribution is primarily direct through a 9-person professional staff led by President & CEO Candace Boothby, supported by a 19-member Board of Directors and 8 ex-officio community stakeholders representing major local employers (Yamaha Motor Manufacturing, Piedmont Newnan Hospital, City of Hope Atlanta, Georgia Power, Newnan Utilities, Coweta-Fayette EMC, FirstBank) and government entities (City of Newnan, Coweta County Board of Commissioners, Coweta County School System, West Georgia Technical College, University of West Georgia).

The chamber holds 5-Star Accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce (top 1% of chambers nationwide, held for 15 consecutive years), won the 2015 National Chamber of the Year, and was a 2024 finalist for the same award. Its customer base spans all business segments from non-profits ($395/year tier) to mid-market enterprises ($895-$1,595/year tiers) across 100+ industry categories.

Name

Newnan-Coweta Chamber

Legal name

Newnan-Coweta Chamber

Website

https://newnancowetachamber.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Newnan-Coweta Chamber is a non-profit chamber of commerce founded in 1945 that serves Coweta County, Georgia businesses through tiered memberships, networking events, workforce development, advocacy, and a business directory supported by major regional employers and local government partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Newnan

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from business members. Tiered pricing based on employee count: 51-100 employees at $1,595/year (4 chamber representatives), 11-50 employees at $895/year (3 representatives), 1-10 employees at $495/year (2 representatives), Non-profit at $395/year (1 representative), Retired/Unemployed at $150/year.
2. Event Revenue: Fees from signature events and programs including State of the City luncheons ($35 members/$50 non-members), Pancakes & Politics ($35 members/$55 non-members), and other networking events. Revenue from event registration, sponsorships, and venue rentals.
3. Enhanced Investor Premium Packages: Premium membership packages providing enhanced visibility and recognition. Gold, Silver, and Bronze Enhanced Investor tiers with high-profile exposure throughout the Coweta community.
4. Advertising & Marketing Services: Hot Deals (member-to-member discounts), Thrive magazine publication (quarterly business publication), website advertising, and promotional opportunities through chamber communications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Newnan-Coweta Chamber is a private non-profit chamber of commerce serving businesses in Coweta County, Georgia. It sells tiered annual memberships (based on employee count) that grant access to a business directory, networking events, advocacy representation, workforce development programs, and marketing platforms including the THRiVE quarterly publication and Hot Deals marketplace. Revenue also comes from event sponsorships, enhanced investor packages, and advertising.

Product overview

The Newnan-Coweta Chamber operates as a chamber of commerce organization offering a portfolio of programs and services centered around business advocacy, networking, and economic development. The core offerings include a Business Directory for member visibility, a Member Events Calendar with signature events and networking opportunities, Job Postings through the WorkUp Coweta talent network, and a Hot Deals marketplace for member-to-member discounts. The Chamber also publishes THRiVE, a quarterly business magazine, and administers several specialized programs including the Prosperity's Front Door economic development campaign, the Coweta Works workforce initiative, Talk of the Town business spotlight program, National Civics Bee educational competition, and the Small Business One-Stop Shop resource hub. The organization utilizes ChamberMaster/GrowthZone membership management software to power its member services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• THRiVE: Coweta's premier quarterly business publication magazine
• Prosperity's Front Door
• Coweta Works
• Talk of the Town
• Leadership Coweta Alliance

Products and services

• Chamber Membership Tiered annual membership for Coweta County businesses priced by employee count ($150–$1,595), granting directory listings, event access, advocacy, workforce programs, and a designated number of Chamber representatives.
• Enhanced Investor Premium Packages

Quantifiable outcome

• Central Educational Center creation credited to chamber
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered key, core and secondary.

• Piedmont Newnan HospitalkeyGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 March 2026Presenting sponsor of 2026 State of the City luncheon. Major healthcare provider and significant employer in Coweta County. Director of Community Relations serves on chamber board.
• City of Hope AtlantacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 March 2026Gold sponsor of State of the City 2026 event. Cancer treatment center located in Coweta County, attracted to the area through chamber collaboration efforts.
• Georgia Power CompanycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 March 2026Gold sponsor of State of the City 2026. Vice Chair Develop Talent position on board held by Georgia Power representative. Major utility provider and employer.
• Coweta County Water & Sewerage AuthoritycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 March 2026Gold sponsor of State of the City 2026. Public utility authority serving Coweta County with water and sewer services.
• Kaiser PermanentesecondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 March 2026Gold sponsor of State of the City 2026. Healthcare provider offering health insurance and medical services.
• Bank OZKsecondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 March 2026Supporting sponsor of State of the City 2026. Regional banking institution with operations in Coweta County.
• United BanksecondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 March 2026Enhanced Investor sponsor of State of the City 2026. Regional bank serving Coweta County community.
• Coweta-Fayette EMCkeyGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 April 2024Presented Pancakes & Politics 2024 event, an annual legislative update forum featuring Coweta legislative delegation and Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark. Electric membership corporation providing utility services.
• Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Co.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerBoard member representation (President Bob Brown). Major manufacturing employer and economic driver in Coweta County. Ex-retired CFO Phil Trickey serves in advisory role.
• FirstBankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPast Chair (2025) representation on board (Garnet Reynolds). Financial institution serving Coweta County.
• Newnan UtilitiescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerVice Chair Advance Coweta representation (Joni Scarbrough). Local government-owned utility provider. Active participant in chamber advocacy efforts.
• City of NewnancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity Manager Cleatus Phillips serves as ex-officio board member. Chamber collaborates on economic development, State of the City events, and business community engagement.
• Coweta County Board of CommissionerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoweta County Administrator Michael Fouts serves as ex-officio board member. County collaborates on workforce development and economic prosperity initiatives.
• Coweta County School SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSuperintendent Dr. Evan Horton serves as ex-officio board member. Key partner in workforce development and talent pipeline programs (Coweta Works).
• West Georgia Technical CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Julie Post serves as ex-officio board member. Technical education provider critical to workforce development and talent pipeline initiatives.
• Central Educational CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber played pivotal role in creating the Central Educational Center, a key workforce development and education initiative in Coweta County.
• Economic Prosperity AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey stakeholder collaboration led by chamber to ensure Coweta's future through coordinated economic development. Includes Prosperity's Front Door community-wide marketing campaign.
• Summit Family YMCAsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerGroup Vice-President & Executive Director Shane Gann serves on board. Community organization serving Coweta families.
• University of West GeorgiasecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerVP University Advancement/CEO Philanthropic Foundations Allyson Bretch serves as ex-officio board member. Higher education partner for talent development.
• Buffalo Rock-PepsisecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional Vice President - Georgia Willie Curry serves on board. Beverage distribution company and community employer.
• Pinnacle + SynovussecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerRetail Market Manager III/Vice President Autumn Hawk serves on board. Banking and financial services partnership.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Atlanta Regional Commission: A regional planning and development agency serving the 11-county metro Atlanta region including Coweta. A partner rather than competitor, but adjacent in economic development, workforce, and community planning activities the chamber engages in.

Direct peers

• Carroll County Chamber of Commerce: A west Georgia county chamber serving a comparable suburban/rural mix of small and mid-sized businesses. Runs a similar model of membership dues, signature events, and advocacy representing a smaller business community.
• Cobb Chamber of Commerce: A large, award-winning single-county chamber adjacent to Coweta in metro Atlanta. Operates the same chamber-of-commerce model with membership dues, signature events, advocacy, and economic development programs serving a similar suburban Atlanta business community.
• Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce: Top-tier single-county chamber in metro Atlanta with similar scale and program structure. Comparable in its mix of membership tiers, signature events (annual meeting, legislative events), workforce development, and economic development focus.
• Fayette County Chamber of Commerce: A neighboring Georgia county chamber serving a similar suburban Atlanta community. Comparable membership-driven business advocacy model with events, networking, and community economic development programming.
• Henry County Chamber of Commerce: A neighboring Georgia single-county chamber serving a similar suburban Atlanta community. Closely comparable in size, target member base (SMBs to mid-market), and program offerings including networking events and advocacy.
• Douglas County Chamber of Commerce: A west-metro Atlanta county chamber operating with the same membership and event-driven business advocacy model. Comparable size and member base focused on local SMB economic development.
• Paulding County Chamber of Commerce: A neighboring Georgia county chamber serving a comparable suburban Atlanta community. Operates the same business advocacy, networking, and event-driven chamber model.

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: The national chamber organization that issues the 5-Star Accreditation the Newnan-Coweta Chamber has held for 15 years. Functions as an industry umbrella and accreditation body rather than direct competitor, but provides the framework and standards the chamber operates within.
• Greater Atlanta Chamber of Commerce: The largest chamber in metro Atlanta, serving a much broader geography. Comparable in function (business advocacy, networking, policy) but operates at a metropolitan rather than single-county scale and serves many of the same enterprise members active in Coweta.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NewnanCowetaChamber

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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