Greater Ossipee Area Chamber of Commerce

What Greater Ossipee Area Chamber of Commerce does

The Greater Ossipee Area Chamber of Commerce (GOACC) is a private nonprofit chamber of commerce founded in the early 1970s and headquartered at PO Box 121, West Ossipee, New Hampshire, serving businesses and organizations across seven Carroll County towns (Effingham, Freedom, Madison, Ossipee, Sandwich, Tamworth, and surrounding areas). The organization functions as a traditional local chamber, providing member businesses with directory listings, networking events (Business Expos, annual meetings, and social gatherings), sponsorship tiers, ribbon-cutting ceremonies, seasonal tourism promotion, and a community-facing Information Booth on Route 16. It also administers the Christine Powers Memorial Scholarship and has awarded over $110,000 cumulatively to area students pursuing post-secondary education. Governance is provided by a volunteer Board of Directors (Dr. Robert Boose, CAE serving as Board President, with Lynn Kearney as GOACC President) and two paid staff (Member Manager Joy Gagnon and Office Manager Sheena Abbott), placing the team in the 1-10 employee range.

GOACC operates a tiered membership and sponsorship model with eight pricing tiers ranging from free Municipal memberships to a $5,000 Gold Sponsor level. Core membership tiers (Non-Profit $100, Individual/Sole Proprietor $125, Associate $150, Business $250) form the long tail, while Bronze ($500), Silver ($2,500), and Gold ($5,000) sponsorships provide higher-visibility recognition including logo placement on flyers, verbal recognition at events, and table space. Revenue is supplemented by event-based income; the long-running annual golf tournament was discontinued after its 20th year (2022) and replaced with a broader "Fundraiser" format to support the scholarship program. No technology product or software platform is offered — the underlying technology is a Wix-based website hosting a categorized member directory, an interactive event calendar, and online membership management.

The go-to-market motion is community-led and event-driven: membership acquisition flows through the website, email outreach, Facebook (772+ followers) and Instagram (@goacc_nh) campaigns, in-person networking at member venues (Hobbs Tavern, Traditions Restaurant, Indian Mound Golf Club), and word-of-mouth referrals from existing members. Distribution combines self-serve online sign-up with field-style direct outreach at events and the physical Information Booth. GOACC is affiliated with the New Hampshire Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (NHACCE) at the state level, but operates independently with no parent organization or institutional backing. The customer base spans 110+ organizations across SMBs, nonprofits, and municipal entities, with named members including Farm to Table Market & Catering, Lakes Region Humane Society, Showcase Events Rentals and Planning, and Harley Jack's Burgers & Brews.

Name

Greater Ossipee Area Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

Greater Ossipee Area Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://ossipeevalley.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nonprofit chamber of commerce founded in the 1970s serving 110+ member businesses and nonprofits across seven towns in Carroll County, New Hampshire, providing tiered memberships, sponsorship packages, business directory listings, networking events, and an annual scholarship program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chamber of Commerce Services

NAICS

Business Associations (81391)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Search & Business Directories (BPAMAAAE)

Keywords

• Chamber of commerce
• Business networking
• Community membership
• Local business promotion
• Scholarship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Center Ossipee

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 Fees: Annual membership fees at multiple tiers ranging from free municipal memberships to $5,000 Gold sponsorships. Includes Business ($250), Associate ($150), Individual/Sole Proprietor ($125), Non-Profit ($100), Bronze Sponsor ($500), Silver Sponsor ($2,500), Gold Sponsor ($5,000), and Municipal (free).
2. Sponsorship Revenue: Sponsorship tiers provide additional revenue through logo placement, event recognition, and table space at chamber events.
3. Event Revenue: Revenue from events including the annual golf tournament (now discontinued), business expos, and annual meetings. The golf tournament historically served as the biggest fundraiser for the scholarship fund.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Greater Ossipee Area Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit association that provides tiered annual memberships, multi-level event sponsorships, an online business directory, networking events (Business Expos, annual meetings), and community-facing programs such as the Christine Powers Memorial Scholarship for local businesses, nonprofits, municipalities, and sole proprietors in the Greater Ossipee region of Carroll County, NH.

Product overview

The Greater Ossipee Area Chamber of Commerce (GOACC) offers a unified membership-based service portfolio centered around business networking, promotion, and community support. The core offering consists of tiered membership programs (Business, Individual/Sole Proprietor, Municipal, Non-Profit, and Associate) providing directory listings, communications, and event access. Premium sponsorship tiers (Gold at $5,000, Silver at $2,500, Bronze at $500) offer escalating visibility benefits. Additional services include a searchable Business Directory organized by category, an annual Scholarship Program with The Christine Powers Memorial Scholarship, and Event Hosting capabilities including Business Expos and annual meetings. The organization does not offer a technology product or software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chamber Membership Annual tiered membership program for local businesses, sole proprietors, nonprofits, and municipalities in the Greater Ossipee area, providing business directory listing, networking access, and community visibility.
• Event Sponsorship Annual sponsorship packages at Bronze, Silver, and Gold tiers ($500-$5,000) that provide branding and visibility at chamber events such as Business Expos and the annual meeting.
• Business Directory Online searchable directory of chamber members and businesses, browsable by category, that provides visibility for members and a referral resource for the community.
• Scholarship Program Annual scholarship program administered by the chamber, including the Christine Powers Memorial Scholarship, supporting local students and reinforcing community engagement.
• Chamber Events and Networking Chamber-organized networking events, Business Expos, and the annual meeting that bring together members and the Greater Ossipee business community.

Quantifiable outcome

• 110+ member organizations served
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NHACCE (New Hampshire Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerGOACC is affiliated with NHACCE as shown by the NHACCE logo on their website footer, indicating membership in the state-level chamber of commerce executives association for networking, resources, and professional development.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Conway Area Chamber of Commerce: Chamber of commerce serving Conway, NH — also in Carroll County and immediately adjacent to GOACC's service area. Operates the same membership + directory + events model for local businesses and tourism promotion, making it the closest geographic direct competitor for members.
• Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce: Regional NH chamber covering the broader Lakes Region including towns near GOACC. Operates the standard chamber model (membership tiers, directory, events) at a slightly larger scale, making it a relevant functional and geographic peer.
• Mount Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce: Regional NH chamber of commerce in adjacent Carroll County serving Conway, North Conway, Bartlett and surrounding towns. Directly comparable mission (SMembership-based local business promotion and tourism gateway) and product set (tiered membership, business directory, events) for a similar rural NH audience.
• Tamworth Business Council: Local business association in Tamworth, NH — one of the seven towns GOACC serves. Represents a partial-overlap niche community business group that competes directly for local business mindshare within GOACC's footprint.
• Wolfeboro Area Chamber of Commerce: Chamber serving Wolfeboro and surrounding eastern Lakes Region towns in Carroll County, NH. Comparable small-staff, rural-NH chamber offering tiered memberships, business directory, and tourism-oriented member services to a similar SMB base.
• Meredith Area Chamber of Commerce: Chamber serving Meredith and the surrounding Lakes Region area in NH. Comparable small-town NH chamber with the same membership/directory/events structure targeting local SMBs and tourism-related businesses.

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: National peak body for the U.S. chamber of commerce movement. Provides brand legitimacy, national advocacy, and shared resources that flow down to local chambers like GOACC; represents the broader category and ecosystem in which GOACC operates.
• New Hampshire Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (NHACCE): State-level chamber of commerce executives association that GOACC is affiliated with. Provides shared services, advocacy, and best-practice resources across all NH chambers — a broader umbrella organization that GOACC is a member of and benefits from.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Greater-Ossipee-Area-Chamber-of-Commerce-772228452918433
• Instagraminstagram.com/goacc_nh
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/greater-ossipee-area-chamber-of-commerce-goacc-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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