Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

What Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce does

The Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit membership organization founded in 1891 and headquartered at One World Trade Center in Long Beach, California, serving businesses operating in and around the Long Beach area. The Chamber operates as a traditional business association, providing member services, advocacy, networking events, and community programming, and self-describes as one of the largest chambers of commerce in Los Angeles County. It is led by President and CEO Jeremy Harris, with Suart Takehara as VP of Membership and Marilynn Singer as Director of Communications, supported by a staff of 11-50 employees.

The Chamber generates revenue primarily through a four-tier individual membership model — Classic at $599, Catalyst at $899, Convener at $1,299, and Champion at $2,999 per year — together with a one-time $150 administrative fee. Additional revenue streams come from business council memberships (International Business Association at $95, Small Business Council at $75, Women's Business Council at $85, plus the Long Beach Young Professionals council) and from event sponsorships, exemplified by a MemorialCare presenting partnership for the 2026 signature luncheon.

Operationally, the Chamber uses GrowthZone as its member-management and CMS platform, has launched The Catalyst Podcast as a content channel, and runs self-service online membership applications. The organization received two W.A.C.E. (Western Association of Chamber Executives) recognitions in 2025 and operates business councils spanning international trade, small business, young professionals, and women's business communities.

Name

Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://lbchamber.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1891

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce is a 135-year-old non-profit membership organization serving businesses in the Long Beach, California area through tiered memberships, business councils, networking events, and advocacy programming.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Long Beach

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, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tiered Chamber Membership Dues: Recurring annual membership revenue from four publicly listed tiers: Classic ($599), Catalyst ($899), Convener ($1,299), and Champion ($2,999), with graduated inclusion of networking, marketing, and advocacy benefits. Recurring subscription-style dues.
2. One-Time Administration Fee: One-time $150 administration fee per new member (waived if the member joins any business council at sign-up).
3. Business Council Memberships: Annual add-on council dues: International Business Association (IBA) $95, Small Business Council (SBC) $75, Women's Business Council (WBC) $85, and Long Beach Young Professionals Group (LBYP).
4. Advertising and Sponsorship: Revenue from advertising opportunities, event sponsorships (e.g., MemorialCare-presented 'State of Public Safety' Luncheon), Chamber Publications, and the Chamber Store.
5. Chamber Travel Programs: Member travel programs offered as a paid Chamber service line.
6. Member-to-Member Discount Offers: Discount and coupon offers promoted between member businesses (e.g., 10% off at 555 East American Steakhouse), used as a retention and engagement lever rather than a direct revenue stream.

Pricing tiers

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Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce provides tiered annual membership packages (Classic $599, Catalyst $899, Convener $1,299, Champion $2,999) to local businesses, granting access to networking, marketing tools, advocacy, an online business directory, events, and member discounts. It also offers four optional business councils (International Business Association, Small Business Council, Women's Business Council, Long Beach Young Professionals Group), Certificate of Origin services, Chamber Travel programs, and government affairs representation for the Long Beach business community.

Product overview

The Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (LBACC) operates as a single integrated membership organization — not a modular SaaS platform — offering tiered Membership Packages (Classic, Catalyst, Convener, Champion) as the core commercial offering, supported by a public Member Business Directory, a Chamber Events calendar, Chamber Travel programs, Government Affairs / Advocacy, multiple Business Councils (IBA, LBYP, SBC, WBC), the Catalyst Podcast, the Chamber Express email newsletter, Certificate of Origin services, Member to Member Discounts, Small Business Savings Programs, City of Long Beach Bids listings, a Member Referral Program, Advertising Opportunities, a Chamber Store, and Chamber Publications. The Foundation, Executive Resources, and Chairman Circle round out the member-facing offerings. Together these constitute the Chamber's portfolio of services to its members and the broader Long Beach business community, organized around its stated positioning as a "Catalyst for business growth," "Convener of leaders and influencers," and "Champion for a stronger community."

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chamber Membership Program The Chamber's core membership offering with tiered annual packages (Classic $599, Catalyst $899, Convener $1,299, Champion $2,999) providing networking opportunities, marketing tools, business resources, and varying levels of promotional exposure for member businesses.
• Member Business Directory An online directory of Chamber member businesses, searchable by category (Restaurants, Shopping, Lodging, Local Attractions, Local Deals, Job Postings), accessible to the public.
• Chamber Events Program of Chamber-hosted events including networking, business, and community gatherings, with separate listings for Chamber Events and Community Events.
• Chamber Travel Travel programs offered by the Chamber to its members as a paid service line.
• Government Affairs / Advocacy Advocacy function that represents the Long Beach business community in policy and government affairs, positioning the Chamber as a champion for a stronger community.
• Business Councils (IBA, LBYP, SBC, WBC) Sub-groups within the Chamber offering persona-specific networking and programming: International Business Association ($95), Long Beach Young Professionals Group, Small Business Council ($75), and Women's Business Council ($85).
• Certificate of Origin Service for members requiring certificates of origin for international shipping and trade documentation.
• Member-to-Member Discounts A discount program where Chamber members offer special deals to other Chamber members (e.g., 10% off at participating businesses).
• Small Business Savings Programs Cost-saving programs tailored for small business members of the Chamber.
• Member Referral Program Formal program enabling existing members to refer new businesses to Chamber membership.
• Advertising Opportunities Advertising options available through Chamber publications, website, and other member channels.
• Chamber Store Online store offering Chamber-branded merchandise and resources for members and supporters.
• The Catalyst Podcast Original Chamber-produced podcast serving as a content channel for business leaders and community storytelling.
• The Chamber Express Newsletter Email newsletter delivered to subscribers' inboxes with Chamber news, upcoming events, and business resources, with subscription management for communications preferences.

Quantifiable outcome

• Founded in 1891 and operating continuously for 135 years.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• MemorialCarecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 February 2026MemorialCare presented the 2026 'State of Public Safety' Luncheon featuring Long Beach Police and Fire, indicating a presenting/sponsorship partnership on a marquee Chamber event. MemorialCare is named as the presenting organization on the press release and serves as a key event co-host within the Chamber's public safety programming.
• Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025W.A.C.E., incorporated in 1924, enhances and promotes the professional growth and competence of chamber of commerce executives throughout Western North America. The Long Beach Area Chamber has been recognized by W.A.C.E. with both the Russell E. Pettit Memorial Award (to President & CEO Jeremy Harris) and a W.A.C.E. Academy graduation (Director of Communications Marilynn Singer) in the same 2025 conference cycle, indicating an active peer relationship within the Western U.S. chamber professional community.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• GrowthZone: The chamber-management software vendor powering the Long Beach Chamber's member portal, directory, events, and online application. A technology/infrastructure peer rather than a direct business competitor.
• Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.): The professional association that granted the Long Beach Chamber its 2025 recognitions. W.A.C.E. is a peer/professional-development body rather than a competing chamber, but it shapes the standards and recognition frameworks for member chambers across the Western U.S.

Broad incumbents

• Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce: The largest chamber in the LA metro, serving the broader Los Angeles region with tiered membership, advocacy, and events. Directly comparable in mission and member-facing service portfolio, but operates at a wider geographic scale than the Long Beach Area Chamber.
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: The national federation of chambers and largest business advocacy organization in the U.S. Provides the macro chamber-industry context in which regional chambers like Long Beach operate and through W.A.C.E.-style associations coordinate.
• Long Beach Chamber of Commerce (state-level): The California Chamber of Commerce operates a state-level advocacy and membership model. Comparable in tiered membership and policy advocacy but addresses a much larger statewide audience rather than a single metro.

Direct peers

• Anaheim Chamber of Commerce: An Orange County-area chamber also cited in the Long Beach Chamber's outreach footprint. Comparable tiered membership, advocacy, and community-event programming targeting local SMBs.
• Pasadena Chamber of Commerce: A Southern California regional chamber serving the Pasadena area with tiered membership, advocacy, and networking programs. Directly comparable in scope, GTM, and member-benefit structure to the Long Beach Area Chamber.
• Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce: A neighboring LA County chamber with tiered membership, business councils, and event programming. Closely mirrors the Long Beach Chamber's positioning as a mid-sized LA County regional business association.
• Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce: An LA-area chamber with a tiered membership model, networking events, and advocacy functions. Operates in a similar mid-sized metro context with comparable member-benefit offerings.

Regional players

• BOMA Greater Los Angeles: A Los Angeles-based commercial real estate trade association with tiered membership, advocacy, and events. Operates a similar nonprofit membership model but in a vertical-specific category rather than general business community.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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