Inland Empire Regional Chamber Of Commerce

Name

Inland Empire Regional Chamber Of Commerce

Legal name

Inland Empire Regional Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://iechamber.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Chamber Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN)

Keywords

• Business chamber services
• Export certificate processing
• Business networking events
• Economic development services
• Trade documentation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ontario

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, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for businesses and organizations joining the chamber, providing access to networking events, directory listings, and member benefits.
2. Certificate of Origin Services: Issuance of Certificate of Origin documents for exporters - $45 for members, $65 for non-members.
3. Certificate of Free Sale Services: Issuance of Certificate of Free Sale for exporters - $75 for members, $125 for non-members. Required for products exported to various countries.
4. Good Manufacturing Practice Certificate: GMP certificate issuance for manufacturing facilities - $75 for members, $125 for non-members.
5. Event Revenue: Revenue from events including economic forecast conferences, networking receptions, and educational programs.
6. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorship revenue from events and programs such as the Multi-Cultural Business Initiative and economic conferences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Inland Empire Regional Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit regional business association that delivers membership-based services to small businesses, corporations, government agencies, and youth in California's Inland Empire. It sells tiered memberships, issues electronic export documentation (Certificates of Origin, Free Sale, and GMP) through its Swiftdox platform, runs networking events and CEO Forums, publishes a printed Membership Directory, and operates The Power Project youth-internship program in partnership with FelsQuinn.

Product overview

The Inland Empire Regional Chamber of Commerce operates as a regional business organization offering a unified suite of services centered around export documentation, business networking, and regional economic development. The core offerings include Electronic Certificate of Origin processing through the Swiftdox platform, Certificate of Free Sale, and Certificate of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) services for international trade facilitation. Additional services encompass a membership directory, weekly newsletter (11,000+ subscribers), the IE Local mobile app connecting consumers to businesses, The Power Project youth development program with scholarships, and business events including economic forecast conferences and networking receptions. The chamber leverages Glueup event management technology for member event registration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electronic Certificate of Origin Digital Certificate of Origin issued through the Swiftdox platform to verify the country of origin of US-exported goods; available in printed or downloadable format for Inland Empire exporters and manufacturers.
• Certificate of Free Sale Document certifying that goods are freely sold in the US market, facilitating export into foreign jurisdictions that require such proof for regulated products.
• GMP Certificate (Good Manufacturing Practice) Certificate attesting that a manufacturer's facility and processes conform to Good Manufacturing Practice standards, used to qualify products for distribution in regulated foreign markets.
• Printed Membership Directory Annual printed directory of chamber member businesses, distributed to members to support referrals and local visibility among SMB, corporate, and government members.
• IE Local Mobile App Mobile application available on Google Play and the Apple App Store that lets users discover chamber member businesses, events, and networking opportunities in the Inland Empire.
• The Power Project (Youth Internship Program) Paid internship pipeline that places Inland Empire college students in summer and after-school roles at member companies (e.g., Amazon, KarmaCover, Calvary Productions, Five Points Private Capital), combining workplace readiness training with employer placement.
• Business Events & Networking Programs Hosted mixers, ribbon-cuttings, and member events that create in-person networking and referral opportunities for SMB, corporate, and government members.
• Academy & CEO Forum Educational Programs Structured executive-development program delivered through the Academy and recurring CEO Forums, providing peer learning and convenings with leaders from companies such as Meta, Twitch, and Google.
• Chamber Newsletter (The Advisor) Periodic newsletter that keeps chamber members informed about events, advocacy, and member news.

Quantifiable outcome

• 11,000+ newsletter subscribers reached weekly and monthly
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Spectrum ReachcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 May 2022Spectrum Reach partnered with IERCC to help 18 local Redlands businesses through the 'Pay it Forward' program, providing $15 million in advertising, resources, and creative support. The program expanded to include multicultural and women-owned businesses, with plans to help 1,300+ businesses by end of 2022.
• The OTIS AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 March 2022Co-developed The Power Project, a region-wide youth empowerment initiative with 7 modules, providing scholarships and programs to inspire individuals to discover their internal power and achieve personal and professional success.
• UC Riverside School of Business Center for Economic Forecasting & DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 January 2021Partnership for annual Inland Empire Economic Outlook events featuring economic forecasting by Dr. Christopher Thornberg. Hosted economic forecast conferences addressing regional economic trends and recovery.
• U.S. Chamber of CommerceminorOthersProud member of the national U.S. Chamber of Commerce organization.
• Association of Women in Trade & Commerce (AWTCC)minorOthersProud member of AWTCC, an association supporting women in trade and commerce.
• WACEminorOthersProud member of WACE, a women's business association.
• Greater Ontario Convention & Visitors BureaucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for FOCUS: San Bernardino County Economic Forecast Conference and other regional economic development events. Key speakers included CEO Mark Thorpe.
• Ontario International Airport AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber supports Ontario International Airport initiatives. OIAA CEO Mark Thorpe participates in chamber events and economic forecasting programs.
• Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Future Forward series addressing fiscal impacts of COVID-19 and regional governance topics.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce: Larger, established Southern California chamber serving LA County. Offers overlapping networking, advocacy, and export-documentation services, but at a metropolitan scale that subsumes IERCC's addressable market.
• California Chamber of Commerce: State-level chamber providing advocacy, compliance, and export-documentation services statewide. Comparable trade-certificate offerings and policy work but operating at a much larger, non-regional scope.
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: National chamber of which IERCC is a member. Operates the same membership-organization model at federal scale, providing policy advocacy and resources IERCC can leverage or compete against for corporate sponsorships.
• National Association of Manufacturers (NAM): Large national industry association providing advocacy and member services to U.S. manufacturers. Comparable membership/revenue model and competes with chambers for manufacturer dues, particularly for GMP and certificate-of-origin services.

Direct peers

• Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce: Chamber serving the adjacent Riverside portion of the Inland Empire. Comparable membership-driven model, networking events, and economic development focus competing for the same regional employer base.
• Ontario Chamber of Commerce: City-level chamber based in the same city as IERCC. Directly competes for the same Ontario-area SMB and corporate members, sponsorships, and local government advocacy relationships.
• San Bernardino Area Chamber of Commerce: Chamber serving the San Bernardino half of the Inland Empire. Overlapping geography, similar SMB/corporate member profile, and competing for the same county-level economic development partnerships.

Regional players

• Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce: Southwest Riverside County chamber. Operates a comparable membership, events, and advocacy model but in a different sub-region of the Inland Empire; competes indirectly for regional employer mindshare.
• Corona Chamber of Commerce: Western Riverside County city chamber with similar member services and networking format. Comparable scale and operating model but geographically distinct within the broader Inland Empire.

Others

• American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE): Industry association for chamber-of-commerce executives and staff. Comparable target audience (chamber leaders) and provides benchmarking, training, and certification that directly shape IERCC's operational playbook.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/_IERCC
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@iechamber
• Facebookfacebook.com/iechamber
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/inland-empire-regional-chamber-of-commerce
• Instagraminstagram.com/iechamber

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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