Greater Kitsap Chamber of Commerce

What Greater Kitsap Chamber of Commerce does

The Greater Kitsap Chamber of Commerce is a private nonprofit business association serving the Kitsap Peninsula in Washington State, formed on July 1, 2022 through the merger of the Bremerton Board of Trade (founded 1904) and the Central Kitsap Chamber of Commerce (founded 1973). It operates as the largest business association on the peninsula, functioning as a "catalyst for positive change, convener of leaders and influencers, and champion for the business community" for member businesses across Bremerton, Silverdale, and surrounding communities. Its membership spans banking, healthcare, education, retail, construction, and government/military sectors, including notable members such as Kitsap Bank, First Fed, Umpqua Bank, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Olympic College, Haselwood Auto Group, Clark Construction, and the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & IMF.

The chamber generates revenue through five tiered annual membership subscriptions ranging from $350 (Business Membership) to $5,000 (Stakeholder Membership), with a one-time $50 new-member processing fee. Supplemental revenue is earned from event fees (luncheons, mixers), event sponsorships, and signature events including the Armed Forces Day Festival, Business Awards Gala, Kitsap Women's Summit, and Legislative Day & Hill Climb. The technology backbone is the GrowthZone (ChamberMaster) SaaS platform, which handles member directory, event registration, payments, and communications; the chamber also publishes the monthly Kitsap Business Magazine through WardMedia and hosts an interactive regional map via Community Matters. Distribution flows through direct membership sales, the online business directory, and an event calendar of approximately 35 events annually, supported by social media, email, and a member job board.

The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and led by President & CEO Irene Moyer, with operations from two offices — 705 Pacific Avenue in Bremerton (headquarters) and 10315 Silverdale Way NW inside the Kitsap Mall in Silverdale. Beyond membership services, the chamber has expanded into the Greater Businesses in Kitsap Grant program and the Greater Kitsap Chamber Scholarship Fund, signaling institutional broadening post-merger. No parent company, outside investment, or external funding is indicated.

Name

Greater Kitsap Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

Greater Kitsap Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://greaterkitsapchamber.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Greater Kitsap Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit business association serving the Kitsap Peninsula in Washington State, formed in 2022 through merger of two legacy chambers. It provides tiered membership, networking events, advocacy, and a member directory to local businesses, government entities, and educational institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Silverdale

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 fees at five tiers ranging from $350 to $5,000, plus a one-time $50 new membership processing fee. Revenue is recurring on an annual basis.
2. Event Fees: Revenue from paid events including General Membership Luncheons ($35 members, $50 non-members), networking mixers ($20 at door), and sponsorship opportunities for signature events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Greater Kitsap Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit business membership association that sells tiered annual memberships to local businesses on the Kitsap Peninsula. In return for membership dues, it delivers a searchable business directory, recurring networking events (luncheons, mixers), signature annual community events (Armed Forces Day Festival, Business Awards Gala), legislative advocacy, the Kitsap Business Magazine, and member-to-member discounts. The Chamber also generates event ticket revenue and sponsorship income from signature events.

Product overview

Greater Kitsap Chamber of Commerce is a business membership organization, not a technology product company. It provides membership services including a business directory, networking events, educational programs, and community advocacy for local businesses in the Kitsap Peninsula region of Washington State. The organization operates its member services through the ChamberMaster/GrowthZone membership management platform, but does not offer a distinct software product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Membership (Tiered Annual Memberships) Tiered annual membership program for local businesses on the Kitsap Peninsula, offering five price levels (Business $350, Main Street $735, Growth $1,575, Community Connector $2,625, Stakeholder $5,000) plus a $50 one-time new-member processing fee. Includes directory listing, networking access, event discounts, magazine inclusion, and advocacy benefits. Targeted at SMBs and mid-market businesses in Bremerton, Silverdale, and surrounding Kitsap communities.
• Online Business Directory Searchable online directory of Chamber member businesses at business.greaterkitsapchamber.com, providing visibility and referral traffic for member companies across the Kitsap Peninsula.
• Networking Events and Mixers Recurring paid networking events for members and prospects, including General Membership Luncheons and Off the Clock mixers, designed to facilitate business connections in the Kitsap business community.
• Armed Forces Day Festival Signature annual community event attracting thousands of visitors inside and outside Kitsap, with sponsorship packages placing sponsor brands front and center at this long-standing regional tradition.
• Business Awards Gala Annual gala event recognizing and celebrating member businesses, with sponsorship opportunities for members and partners.
• Legislative Day & Hill Climb Annual advocacy event where Chamber members engage directly with state legislators to represent Kitsap Peninsula business interests.
• Kitsap Women's Summit Annual signature event focused on professional women in the Kitsap business community, providing networking and development programming.
• Business Health Trust (Health Insurance Access) Member benefit offering access to group health insurance options through the Business Health Trust, available to member businesses.
• Chamber Power Partners (Sponsorship Program) Sponsorship program for businesses seeking elevated visibility, branding, and partnership with the Chamber's events and programming.
• Greater Businesses in Kitsap Grant Grant program administered by the Chamber to support businesses in the Greater Kitsap region.
• Greater Kitsap Chamber Scholarship Fund Chamber-administered scholarship fund supporting local students and workforce development in the Kitsap region.

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Community MattersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the interactive map of the Greater Kitsap region. Community Matters provides the online interactive map tool featured on the chamber website.
• WardMediaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublisher of the Kitsap Business Magazine, a monthly publication featuring Chamber members and business news available to chamber members.
• GrowthZone (ChamberMaster)coreTechnology or IntegrationMembership management software platform used for member directory, event registration, payments, and communications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Spokane Regional Chamber of Commerce: Washington State's regional chamber for the Spokane market, operating with tiered memberships, large signature events, and advocacy — comparable in structure and regional chamber economics to Greater Kitsap Chamber.
• Mason County Chamber of Commerce: Small local chamber serving Mason County, just south of the Kitsap Peninsula, with tiered memberships and event programming — comparable in scale, geographic concentration, and member profile.
• Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce: A regional Washington State chamber of commerce serving the Tacoma-Pierce County area with tiered membership, events, advocacy, and a business directory — directly comparable in operating model, tiered dues structure, and event-driven GTM to Greater Kitsap Chamber.
• Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce: Chamber serving Jefferson County on the Olympic Peninsula adjacent to Kitsap, operating with tiered business memberships, events, and visitor-facing promotions — comparable in size and rural-Puget-Sound chamber economics.
• Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce: Local Washington chamber geographically adjacent to the Kitsap Peninsula, running tiered membership, a directory, and signature community events — directly comparable as a small regional chamber competing in the same Puget Sound market.
• Thurston County Chamber of Commerce: Regional Washington chamber covering Thurston County (Olympia region) with tiered business memberships, signature events, and advocacy programs — a close operating-model comparable to Greater Kitsap Chamber in scale and Pacific NW regional focus.

Broad incumbents

• Association of Washington Business: Statewide Washington business association offering tiered memberships, advocacy, and policy representation to employers across the state — comparable in advocacy and dues-based business model but operates at a statewide rather than local level.
• Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce: Larger, well-resourced metropolitan chamber operating across the broader Puget Sound region with tiered memberships, advocacy, and large-scale events. Overlaps in operating model but serves a much larger urban economy, making it a broader incumbent benchmark rather than a head-to-head competitor.

Market position

Strengths6 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/SilverChamber
• Facebookfacebook.com/silverdale.washington
• Instagraminstagram.com/silverdale_chamber

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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