What North Mason Chamber does

North Mason Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based non-profit organization founded in 1967 and headquartered in Belfair, Washington. It serves businesses, non-profits, government entities, and individual residents across North Mason County, including the communities of Allyn, Belfair, Dewatto, Grapeview, Tahuya, Union, and Victor, with extending representation into Shelton, Bremerton, and Port Orchard. The organization operates with 1-10 employees out of a co-located office at 30 NE Romance Hill Road that also houses its wholly owned Belfair Licensing sub-agency and the Belfair Visitor Information Center, plus a seasonal second Visitor Center at Hunter Farms in Union.

The Chamber's product portfolio is organized around three core offerings: Chamber Membership Services (tiered annual dues, business directory, referrals, weekly HEADLINES newsletter, ribbon cuttings, networking events), Belfair Licensing (a licensed sub-agency handling vehicle, vessel, fishing/hunting, Discover passes, and notary transactions), and Visitor Information Centers (tourism resources and member brochure distribution). Supporting modules include a GrowthZone-powered online member portal, "In the Loop" digital advertising, Lunch & Learn and Annual Gala sponsorships, premium Chairman's Circle and President's Circle membership upgrades, an Ambassador Program, and a small conference room. No proprietary technology is developed in-house.

Revenue is generated primarily through annual membership dues priced $75-$495 by tier, with optional premium upgrades of $500-$1,000. Secondary streams include transaction-based fees from Belfair Licensing, advertising and event sponsorship income ($140-$2,000 per placement), and luncheon attendance fees ($30-$35). Distribution is overwhelmingly direct and regional: in-person at the Belfair office and Union visitor center, supplemented by the self-serve online portal, the searchable public directory, Facebook, and the weekly newsletter. The stated reach is approximately 40,000 people served annually through the Belfair location alone.

Name

North Mason Chamber

Legal name

North Mason Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://northmasonchamber.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

North Mason Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit Chamber founded in 1967 in Belfair, Washington, serving SMBs, non-profits, government, and residents across North Mason County with memberships, business referrals, visitor information, and a licensed vehicle/vessel sub-agency.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Belfair

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues paid by businesses, non-profits, government organizations, and individual citizens based on employee count tiers. This is the primary revenue stream supporting Chamber operations.
2. Belfair Licensing Services: Revenue generated through vehicle, vessel, fishing/hunting licenses, Discover passes, and notary services as a licensed sub-agency.
3. Marketing and Sponsorship Fees: Paid advertising through 'In the Loop' big screen displays, event sponsorships, lunch & learn sponsorships, and gala sponsorships at various levels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

North Mason Chamber is a membership-based nonprofit chamber of commerce that delivers business networking, advocacy, and community development services for North Mason County. It operates three co-located lines: (1) tiered Chamber Membership with annual dues by employee count plus premium upgrade circles, (2) Belfair Licensing, a licensed sub-agency issuing vehicle, vessel, fishing/hunting licenses, Discover passes, and notary services, and (3) two Visitor Information Centers providing tourism information and member brochure distribution to roughly 40,000 people per year.

Product overview

North Mason Chamber operates as a membership-based non-profit organization offering a unified portfolio of services centered on business support and community development. The core offerings include Chamber Membership Services for business networking and advocacy, Belfair Licensing for vehicle/vessel/license services, and Visitor Information Centers for tourism support. Additional products include a Business Directory for member visibility, an Events Calendar for community engagement, Marketing Menu Services for paid advertising, Conference/Meeting Room rentals, Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies for member celebrations, and Networking Events including monthly luncheons and Business After Hours gatherings. The organization serves the North Mason County area including Allyn, Belfair, Dewatto, Grapeview, Tahuya, Union, and Victor communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chamber Membership Services Tiered annual membership program for North Mason County businesses, non-profits, government entities, and individual citizens, providing networking, referrals, advocacy, directory listing, weekly newsletter, and event access.
• Belfair Licensing Licensed sub-agency issuing vehicle, vessel, fishing/hunting licenses, Discover passes, and professional notary services, co-located with the Chamber office in Belfair.
• Visitor Information Centers Two visitor information centers (Belfair main office and Union at Hunter Farms) providing tourism maps, books, location information, and member brochure distribution to roughly 40,000 visitors annually.
• Online Member Business Directory Searchable online directory listing all Chamber member businesses by category, with contact information and website links, accessible to the public.
• Community Events Calendar Online events calendar listing community, member, and Chamber-organized activities including arts, culture, festivals, recreation, ribbon cuttings, Business After Hours, and monthly luncheons.
• In the Loop Digital Advertising Paid digital advertising on 'In the Loop' big-screen displays at the Belfair office, reaching 40,000+ visitors annually; ad design included, sold as quarterly or annual subscriptions.
• Gala Sponsorship Packages Tiered sponsorship packages for the Annual Installation Gala including complimentary tickets, logo placement, and on-site recognition at the Chamber's signature annual event.
• Monthly Membership Luncheons

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 40,000 people served annually in Belfair Licensing alone
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Hunter FarmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-marketing partnership where Hunter Farms hosts a Visitor Information Center for the Chamber. The Chamber promotes local tourism and provides visitor materials at this location.
• GrowthZonecoreTechnology or IntegrationMembership management software provider powering the Chamber's member portal, event calendar, directory, and job postings functionality.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Washington State Chamber of Commerce: Statewide chamber representing Washington businesses with policy advocacy and member services. Compares as a higher-tier, policy-focused incumbent that local chambers like North Mason feed into for state-level representation.
• Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce: Largest metro chamber in Washington, offering tiered memberships, advocacy, and major networking events. Compares as a broader incumbent providing the same Chamber-of-Commerce value proposition at significantly larger scale and budget.
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: National chamber federation of which most local chambers are affiliates. Provides the umbrella brand, advocacy infrastructure, and accreditation that local chambers leverage; analogous to North Mason's role within the national chamber ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber: Established Washington chamber providing tiered memberships, business referrals, advocacy, networking events, and visitor programming for Pierce County. Closely mirrors North Mason's service mix at a larger urban scale.
• Olympia-Thurston County Chamber of Commerce: Regional Washington chamber offering tiered memberships, networking luncheons, ribbon cuttings, and Visitor Information services in Thurston County. Highly comparable operating model and member benefits stack, scaled to a slightly larger metro.
• Kitsap Chamber of Commerce: Chamber serving the Bremerton/Kitsap Peninsula area, explicitly cited in North Mason's extended representation footprint. Comparable as a Washington state chamber providing membership services, business referrals, and Visitor Information/Center functions in an adjacent region.
• Yelm Area Chamber of Commerce: Small Washington state chamber serving a rural/suburban community with tiered memberships, networking events, and visitor information. Closely comparable in scale, operating model, and rural Washington geography to North Mason.
• Shelton-Mason County Chamber of Commerce: Neighboring chamber serving the Mason County region adjacent to North Mason. Directly comparable as a small rural Washington state chamber offering membership tiers, visitor information, networking events, and community advocacy for a similarly sized SMB base.

Others

• Association of Washington Business: Statewide business advocacy association representing Washington employers. Adjacent rather than directly competing — provides policy/advocacy layer that complements local chambers like North Mason without offering tiered SMB memberships or Visitor Centers.

Regional players

• Mason County Tourism: Regional tourism/DMO entity directly named on North Mason Chamber's website as a tourism partner. Provides overlapping Visitor Information Center-style services for Mason County, partially competing for tourism attention and visitor traffic.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/North.Mason.Chamber
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/north-mason-chamber-of-commerce

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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