Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce

What Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce does

The Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit membership organization chartered in September 1924 to coordinate the talents and energies of business, industry, and individuals across Wilson County, Tennessee. It is headquartered at 149 Public Square in Lebanon, TN, and operates through seven divisions — Ambassadors, Economic Development, Education, Government Relations, Membership Engagement, Sports Council, and Special Events — delivering a comprehensive suite of community services rather than a unified technology product. Core offerings include a Business Directory (5,000+ printed distribution; 20,000+ monthly website visits), a tiered membership program (Corporate, Affiliate, Civic/Non-Profit, Individual, and Retired tiers priced $99-$3,543 annually), recurring networking events (Business Before/After Hours, Business Card Exchange), signature events (Christmas on the Square, Chamber Summer Scramble, Taste of Wilson County, Restaurant Week, Small Business Week), and education programs (Teacher Grant Program, four scholarship funds, Wilson Books from Birth affiliate partnership).

Revenue is generated through annual membership dues (subscription/recurring), event sponsorships, advertising and directory listings, newsletter promotions, and map advertising. Go-to-market is sales-led via direct membership recruitment, in-person orientations, ribbon cutting ceremonies, and Ambassador-led engagement; a self-serve online portal supports renewal. The organization maintains 101-250 staff and is governed by a Board of Directors chaired by Phillip Vance, with Melanie Minter serving as President & CEO (recognized in connection with her retirement in 2024).

The Chamber's underlying technology footprint is modest: a website platform for member directory, event registration, and weekly email newsletters (1,300+ printed and 1,900+ electronic subscribers), with no proprietary software, APIs, or AI/ML capabilities disclosed. Its competitive positioning rests on century-old brand recognition, deep institutional ties with municipal governments and education partners, diversified distribution channels, and a network of civic and corporate relationships in Wilson County and the broader Middle Tennessee region.

Name

Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://lebanonwilsonchamber.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce is a 1924-chartered non-profit membership organization in Wilson County, Tennessee, serving local businesses, individuals, and non-profits through a business directory, tiered memberships ($99-$3,543), networking events, signature community events, and education programs including scholarships and teacher grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lebanon

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, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from business/corporate, individual, affiliate, non-profit, and retired members. Membership tiers range from $99 to $3,543 annually.
2. Event Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships for Chamber events including Business After Hours, Golf Tournament, Halloween on the Square, Christmas Parade, and other special events.
3. Advertising & Directory Listings: Members receive free directory listings with premium advertising opportunities including map advertising, newsletter promotions, and directory display ads.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based business association that delivers business visibility, networking, advocacy, and community programming to businesses, individuals, and non-profits in Wilson County, Tennessee. Its core offerings are tiered annual memberships, a searchable member business directory, monthly networking events (Business Before/After Hours, Business Card Exchange), ribbon cutting ceremonies for member grand openings, and recurring community signature events such as Christmas on the Square and the Chamber Summer Scramble golf tournament.

Product overview

Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based organization chartered in 1924 that provides a comprehensive suite of business support services rather than a unified technology product. Its core offerings include a Business Directory for member visibility, an Events Calendar for community activities, and tiered Membership Programs (Corporate, Affiliate, Non-Profit, Individual, Retired). The Chamber operates multiple divisions including Economic Development, Education, Government Relations, Sports Council, and Special Events. Education initiatives feature the Teacher Grant Program, multiple scholarship programs (Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce Scholarship, Mike Baker Scholarship, Trade School Scholarship, Max and Ann Smith Nursing Scholarship), and partnerships with Wilson Books from Birth Imagination Library. Signature events include Christmas on the Square, the Dr. Cary Harbrecht Memorial Golf Tournament, Taste of Wilson County, Restaurant Week, Small Business Week, and Halloween on the Square. The Chamber also offers networking programs like Women in the Lead, Wilson County Young Professionals, Non-Profit Roundtable, Business Before & After Hours, and Business Card Exchange, along with a Business Resource Center for entrepreneurs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Directory A searchable directory listing member businesses across categories such as retail, healthcare, finance, and real estate, with free listings for members and premium advertising upgrades.
• Membership Programs Tiered annual membership offerings including Corporate ($332-$3,543), Affiliate/Real Estate ($236-$340), Civic & Non-Profit ($192.50-$295), Individual ($215-$315), and Retired ($99-$199) tiers.
• Business Before & After Hours Networking Monthly networking events held on alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays where member organizations host attendees at their facilities, typically drawing 50-100 participants.
• Business Card Exchange Monthly lunch-time networking event where members exchange business cards and give brief presentations about their organizations.
• Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies Grand opening ceremonies for new or expanding Chamber member businesses, featuring local media coverage and visibility opportunities coordinated with the Ambassador Program.
• Christmas on the Square Annual community celebration hosted with the City of Lebanon featuring local vendors, food trucks, children's activities, tree decorating contest, and holiday entertainment on the Public Square.
• Chamber Summer Scramble Golf Tournament Annual Dr. Cary Harbrecht Memorial Golf Tournament held at Five Oaks Golf & Country Club with 200+ players, sponsors, and volunteers to raise funds for Chamber operations.
• Taste of Wilson County Annual food festival whose proceeds benefit the Wilson County Business & Education Coalition Teacher Grant Extra Mile Educator Program.
• Wilson County Restaurant Week Annual initiative encouraging local dining by spotlighting participating restaurants and their exclusive specials on the Chamber's website with social media highlights.
• Small Business Week Annual celebration recognizing the contributions of Lebanon's entrepreneurs, presented in partnership with the City of Lebanon.
• Halloween on the Square Annual family event on Lebanon's Public Square featuring food, photos, costume contests, and activities for all ages.
• Lebanon Christmas Parade Annual holiday parade coordinated by the Special Events Division in which Chamber members can volunteer to kick off the holiday season.
• Teacher Grant Program Provides grants up to $599 to teachers for classroom resources, projects, and professional development through the Business & Education Coalition; 772 grants totaling over $332,000 have been awarded since 1996.
• Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce Scholarship A $1,000 scholarship for entering full-time freshmen graduating from Wilson County high schools with minimum 3.0 GPA and ACT 20/SAT 1060; matched to $2,000 for Cumberland University attendees.
• Mike Baker Scholarship A $500 scholarship ($1,500 total from three sponsors) for entering transfer or returning full-time students at Cumberland University, matched to $3,000 total by the university.
• Trade School Scholarship A $500 scholarship sponsored by The Jewelers for Wilson County graduates entering their second term at a trade school.
• Max and Ann Smith Nursing Scholarship A scholarship for Wilson County graduates entering or continuing upper division nursing programs, with a minimum $1,000 matched by Cumberland University.
• Wilson Books from Birth Imagination Library Affiliate of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library providing free books to children from birth to age five in Wilson County, supported by the Chamber's annual Imagination Dinner fundraiser.
• Business Resource Center Entrepreneurship outreach center providing information on starting or expanding businesses, demographics, an industrial directory, and business start-up kits; operating since May 2000.
• Newsletter Advertising & Distribution Weekly email newsletter distributed to 1,300+ print and 1,900+ electronic recipients, providing free member promotion opportunities with paid premium advertising upgrades.
• Ambassador Program Volunteer program where ambassadors promote membership, attend ribbon cuttings and networking events, and deliver recognition to new Chamber members.
• Sports Council Programs Programs attracting and promoting sporting events in Wilson County including the Annual Cary Harbrecht Memorial Summer Scramble Golf Tournament, Two Rivers Ford Bass Fishing Tournament, and Pickleball Tournament.
• Women in the Lead Bi-monthly Lunch & Learn series covering health & wellness, finances, and balancing home & work life for professional women in Wilson County.
• Wilson County Young Professionals Monthly professional networking group for individuals aged 40 and under featuring business leader speakers and community involvement opportunities.
• Non-Profit Roundtable Monthly alliance meeting connecting non-profit leaders and advocates to strengthen the non-profit sector through partnerships, research, and leadership development.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $332,000 invested in local classrooms through Teacher Grant Program since 1996
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wellworth BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRibbon cutting ceremonies sponsored by Wellworth Bank, supporting new member visibility and business openings.
• Cedar City Brewing CominorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for regular trivia events including Pub Poll Tuesdays, Bingo Thursdays, and Trivia Mondays. Hosts multiple Chamber networking events weekly.
• Town Square SocialminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for Wednesday trivia events, providing space for Chamber networking activities.
• Dolly Parton's Imagination Library (Wilson Books from Birth)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate program supporting early childhood literacy. Chamber promotes the Imagination Dinner fundraiser benefiting Wilson Books from Birth, providing free books to children from birth to age 5.
• Joint Economic & Community Development Board (JECDB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernmental economic development agency with communities of Mt. Juliet, Lebanon, Watertown and Wilson County. Chamber collaborates on industrial, office, retail and business recruitment efforts.
• City of LebanoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government partner for events including Christmas on the Square, Small Business Week, 4th of July Parade, and economic development initiatives.
• City of Mt. JulietcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint ribbon cutting ceremonies and events with Mt. Juliet Chamber of Commerce for businesses in western Wilson County.
• Five Oaks Golf & Country ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue host for annual Dr. Cary Harbrecht Memorial Golf Tournament (Chamber Summer Scramble), featuring 200+ players, sponsors and volunteers.
• Nashville SuperspeedwaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Speedway on the Square event bringing NASCAR drivers to Lebanon's public square for community engagement and tourism promotion.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: National federation and advocacy organization for chambers and businesses. Comparable as the highest-level member-based business association operating in the same category; relevant benchmarking peer for the Lebanon chamber's broader advocacy and program frameworks.
• Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry: Statewide chamber of commerce and industry association. Comparable in advocacy, membership, and event offerings, but operates at the state level rather than a single county, providing a larger umbrella that often overlaps with local chamber missions on government relations.
• Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce: Larger regional chamber serving the broader Nashville/Middle Tennessee market. Comparable because it provides the same core offering (membership dues, directory listings, networking, advocacy, and economic development) but at a metropolitan scale that overlaps Lebanon's Middle Tennessee footprint.

Direct peers

• Mt. Juliet Chamber of Commerce: Chamber of Commerce serving the adjacent Mt. Juliet community in western Wilson County. Most directly comparable peer — same chamber model, same county — and the data explicitly references joint ribbon cuttings, indicating competitive overlap for member businesses and corporate sponsorships in the shared Wilson County market.

Regional players

• Robertson County Chamber of Commerce: County chamber of commerce serving Robertson County, a neighboring Tennessee county. Comparable as a small-to-midsize county chamber with similar dues tiers, directory services, education programs, and signature events; useful peer for benchmarking operational scale and revenue mix.
• Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce (Murfreesboro): County-level chamber of commerce in adjacent Rutherford County, Tennessee. Directly comparable in member services, signature events, and economic development scope, but operates in a different geography competing for Middle Tennessee visibility and corporate investment.
• Smyrna Chamber of Commerce: City-level chamber serving Smyrna, Tennessee. Comparable in core chamber activities (membership, networking, ribbon cuttings, business directory) but operates in a different Middle Tennessee city and competes indirectly for regional sponsorship and member attention.
• Gallatin Area Chamber of Commerce: County-adjacent chamber serving Sumner County, Tennessee. Comparable peer operating in a similar-sized Middle Tennessee market with the same mix of membership tiers, networking events, economic development support, and education/community programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LebChamber
• Facebookfacebook.com/LebanonWilsonChamber
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lebanon-wilson-county-chamber-of-commerce

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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