Brisbane Chamber of Commerce

What Brisbane Chamber of Commerce does

The Brisbane Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit 501(c)(6) membership organization founded in December 1944, headquartered at 50 Park Place, 2nd Floor, Brisbane, California, with 1-10 employees under the leadership of President Madison Davis. It serves as the recognized business association for Brisbane, CA, representing local businesses ranging from sole proprietorships to Fortune 500 companies across multiple sectors (banking, life sciences, healthcare, and others). The Chamber operates as a community-led organization, functioning historically as Brisbane's pre-incorporation civic backbone and currently as the convening body for local business advocacy, networking, and economic development.

The Chamber's core products and services include (1) an annual membership program (pricing not publicly disclosed) that grants access to networking events, ribbon-cutting ceremonies, advocacy, the Chamber Directory, and The Luminary publication; (2) The Luminary, the city's only business and community journal, published in both digital and print formats and distributed to all Brisbane households and businesses; (3) a commercial property listing service for office, industrial, and life science/R&D space, operated in partnership with JLL; (4) a year-round events program including monthly mixers, board meetings, and signature galas such as 'A Night in Little Reno' and 'Brassy, Bassey & Broadway' cabaret; and (5) the Students in Business and Government mentorship program, now in its 29th year. The technology stack is light: a Squarespace-hosted website, Eventbrite for ticketing, and email marketing. No proprietary technology, API, or SaaS platform is offered.

The Chamber's revenue model rests on three streams: recurring annual membership subscriptions from 800+ member businesses, transactional event ticket sales, and advertising revenue from The Luminary. The geographic scope is structurally limited to Brisbane, California, with no expansion plans indicated. Key partnerships include the Brisbane Lions Club (co-organizer of the annual fundraiser), South San Francisco Scavenger Co. and Golden State Lumber (event sponsors), DoubleTree Hotel SFO Airport North (meeting host), Mission Blue Center (event venue), and Jones Lang LaSalle (commercial real estate partner). Sponsor logos on the website include Brisbane City, Golden State Lumber, Bi-Rite Restaurant Supply, Lyon McClure, and SSF Scavenger.

Name

Brisbane Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

Brisbane Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://brisbanechamber.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1944

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Brisbane Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit 501(c)(6) business association founded in 1944 in Brisbane, California, serving 800+ local member businesses through networking events, advocacy, The Luminary publication, commercial property listings, and youth mentorship programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Other Publishers (51319)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Professional & Association Conferences (MPAGAGAB)

Keywords

• Business membership services
• Community advocacy
• Networking events
• Business directory
• Local chamber commerce

Headquarters

HQ city

Brisbane

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: The Chamber generates revenue through annual membership fees from businesses of all sizes, from sole proprietorships to larger companies. Membership provides access to networking events, directory listings, ribbon-cutting ceremonies, newsletter exposure, and The Luminary publication features.
2. Event Revenue: The Chamber organizes and hosts ticketed events including 'A Night in Little Reno' annual fundraiser, 'Brassy, Bassey & Broadway' cabaret show, mixers, and ribbon-cutting ceremonies. Revenue is generated through ticket sales, with proceeds supporting Chamber operations and scholarship programs.
3. The Luminary Advertising: Brisbane's only business and community journal published both digitally and in print. The publication reaches all businesses and residences in Brisbane and generates advertising revenue from local businesses. Contact for advertising is Madison Davis.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Brisbane Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit 501(c)(6) membership organization that sells annual business memberships giving members access to networking mixers, ribbon-cutting ceremonies, weekly newsletters, advocacy representation, and listings in the Chamber Directory and The Luminary publication. Beyond membership, it operates a monthly business and community journal (The Luminary), hosts ticketed events such as the annual "A Night in Little Reno" fundraiser and the "Brassy, Bassey & Broadway" cabaret, brokers commercial property listings in partnership with JLL, and runs the Students in Business and Government mentorship program.

Product overview

The Brisbane Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit 501(c)(6) membership organization that serves as a hub for business community services in Brisbane, California. Its core offerings include a membership program providing networking opportunities, advocacy, and access to publications; The Luminary, a monthly business and community journal distributed in both digital and print formats; a commercial property listings service for office, industrial, and life science spaces; a year-round events program featuring mixers, board meetings, and signature galas like A Night in Little Reno; the Students in Business and Government mentorship program; and a business directory. The Chamber does not offer a technology product, API, or SaaS platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Luminary: Brisbane's only business and community journal, produced both digitally and in print, reaching all businesses and residences in Brisbane.

Products and services

• Brisbane Chamber of Commerce Membership

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• South San Francisco Scavenger Co.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor of Chamber events including the Mayor Lentz's State of The City Address. The company provides sponsorship support for Chamber activities and community initiatives.
• Golden State LumbercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Excellence in Education Ceremony, providing free admission to the event that celebrates Brisbane students and awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors.
• DoubleTree Hotel SFO Airport NorthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHost venue for Chamber monthly board meetings and occasional mixers. Located at 5000 Sierra Point Parkway, Brisbane, CA 94005.
• Brisbane Lions ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the annual 'A Night in Little Reno' fundraiser event. Proceeds from the event benefit both organizations' scholarship programs.
• Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJason Cranston, Managing Director at JLL, serves as the primary contact for available commercial properties (office, industrial, life science/R&D) listed through the Chamber. JLL handles property listings for Brisbane commercial real estate.
• Baylands Development Inc.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor and host of the Holiday Mixer 2025 at Ichika Sushi House. Active participant in Chamber events and community activities.
• Mission Blue CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue host for major Chamber events including 'A Night in Little Reno' and 'Brassy, Bassey & Broadway' cabaret performances. Located at 475 Mission Blue Drive, Brisbane, CA 94005.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce: Large regional chamber of commerce operating across Oakland and the East Bay with comparable advocacy, networking, and member services. Useful as a broader-incumbent reference point for chamber operating models.
• San Francisco Chamber of Commerce: The largest and most established Bay Area chamber, operating across the broader San Francisco market. Offers the same core services (membership, events, advocacy) at a much larger scale, providing a useful incumbent benchmark.

Direct peers

• Millbrae Chamber of Commerce: Adjacent Peninsula chamber with a similar SMB-focused membership model, events, and advocacy programming. Comparable structure and scale to the Brisbane Chamber.
• Daly City Chamber of Commerce: Direct geographic peer chamber serving Daly City, also a 501(c)(6) membership organization providing networking events, ribbon-cuttings, advocacy, and a business directory to local SMBs.
• San Bruno Chamber of Commerce: Small-city Bay Area chamber of commerce operating with similar membership, events, and advocacy programming. Comparable in scale, mission, and structure to the Brisbane Chamber.
• Burlingame Chamber of Commerce: Peninsula chamber of commerce serving a similar mix of small businesses and corporate tenants. Comparable 501(c)(6) structure, advocacy role, and event programming.
• South San Francisco Chamber of Commerce: Chamber for the immediately adjacent city of South San Francisco, sharing the same biotech/life science corridor referenced in Brisbane. Operates as a non-profit membership organization with events, advocacy, and a member directory that mirrors the Brisbane Chamber's offerings.
• Redwood City-San Mateo County Chamber of Commerce: Mid-sized Bay Area chamber with a comparable mix of SMB and corporate members, hosting networking events and operating a member directory. Direct comparability in business model and geographic context.
• San Mateo Area Chamber of Commerce: Neighboring San Mateo County chamber of commerce serving a similar mix of SMBs and corporate members. Operates as a 501(c)(6) membership organization with networking events, advocacy, and a member directory, directly comparable in mission and scale to the Brisbane Chamber.
• Pacifica Chamber of Commerce: Small San Mateo County coastal city chamber with a comparable member base and service mix (events, advocacy, directory). Directly comparable as a small-city chamber in the same region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BrisbaneChamber
• Facebookfacebook.com/brisbanechamberofcommerce

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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