Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce

What Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce does

The Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit membership organization founded circa 1920 and headquartered in Costa Mesa, California, that serves the local business community of Costa Mesa and Orange County. It operates with 1–10 employees under President & CEO David Haithcock, appointed by the Board of Directors at the end of 2022. Its stated mission is to act as the leading proponent for the interests of local business, encompassing member prosperity, marketplace vitality, and community quality of life.

The chamber's core products and services span a membership program (annual dues and a Monthly Subscription option), a business networking event portfolio (Power Lunches, Sundown Socials, Multi-Chamber Networking Nights, and the annual Costa Mesa Cycling Grand Prix), a searchable online Business Directory, member promotion through website, mobile app, and social channels, ribbon-cutting ceremonies, business resource curation (government contacts, licensing, OC SBDC, Cal/OSHA, disaster preparedness), Hot Deals, Job Postings, a Community Calendar, and Global Business services (Certificates of Free Sale and Origin, import/export resources). A web-based and classroom-style Professional Development/Education Platform is listed as a future deployment. The underlying technology stack is the ChamberMaster membership management platform powered by GrowthZone, which powers the website, member database, event registration, directory, and mobile app.

Revenue is generated through four streams: recurring Membership Dues (annual), a Monthly Subscription, Event Participation Fees (e.g., $20 non-member Sundown Social, $35 OCSC Multi-Chamber Networking Night for members), and Leadership Circle tiered investments (Gold, Silver, Bronze). Go-to-market is event-driven and community-led, combining direct member engagement, an Ambassador Committee referral program, self-service online membership application via the chamber website, and a public Member Directory. The chamber distributes promotional reach through its website, mobile app, email newsletter, social media, signature and recurring events, and a public Community Calendar. Customer segments are primarily local SMBs, with secondary segments in non-profits, restaurants/food service, and professional services.

Name

Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://costamesachamber.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce is a 100+ year-old non-profit membership organization that serves local SMBs in Costa Mesa and Orange County with networking events, a business directory, advocacy, member promotion, and business resources, operating on the ChamberMaster/GrowthZone platform under a recurring dues and event-fee revenue model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Association / Chamber of Commerce

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Conferences & Conventions Operations Services (Registration, AV, Logistics) (MPAGAGAM)

Keywords

• Business association services
• Chamber of commerce membership
• Business networking events
• Local business advocacy
• Community business directory

Headquarters

HQ city

Costa Mesa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

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 local businesses providing access to networking events, business resources, marketing tools, referral services, and advocacy at local, county, state, and national levels.
2. Monthly Subscription: A monthly subscription option for businesses seeking flexible membership access.
3. Event Participation Fees: Non-member event fees ($20 for Sundown Social, $35 for Multi-Chamber Networking Night at OCSC) providing revenue and lead generation for member businesses.
4. Leadership Circle Investments: Gold, Silver, and Bronze tier sponsorship levels providing premium visibility and access.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit membership organization that provides local businesses with networking events, an online business directory, member promotion services, advocacy at local-to-national government levels, and resources such as ribbon cutting ceremonies, job postings, and global trade certificates. Its core function is to serve as the leading proponent for local business interests, connecting member businesses through recurring programming and community events while offering marketing visibility and professional development resources.

Product overview

The Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based organization serving the local business community for over 100 years. It offers a suite of services including membership programs, business networking events (such as Power Lunches, Sundown Socials, and Multi-Chamber Networking Nights), an online business directory, member promotion services, ribbon cutting ceremonies, business resources, community calendars, job postings, and global trade services. The Chamber is exploring additional tools including a web-based professional development/education platform and member business solutions group. The organization is powered by ChamberMaster membership management software.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chamber Membership Membership program providing local businesses with networking opportunities, marketing tools, advocacy, and resources for thriving in the Costa Mesa region. Includes annual membership and flexible monthly subscription options.
• Business Networking Events Organized networking events including Power Lunches, Sundown Socials, and Multi-Chamber Networking Nights that connect local professionals and business leaders.
• Business Directory Online searchable directory listing Chamber member businesses by category, location, and membership level.
• Member Promotion Services Member promotion through website listings, phone app, and social media platforms, plus Hot Deals distribution and ribbon cutting ceremonies.
• Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies Ceremonies to celebrate and promote new member business openings and milestones.
• Global Business Services Certificates of Free Sale and Certificates of Origin for international trade, along with import/export resources.
• Job Postings Platform for member businesses to post job opportunities accessible to the local community.
• Leadership Circle of Investors Gold, Silver, and Bronze tier sponsorship levels providing premium visibility, marketing benefits, and access to Chamber leadership activities.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Majestic CyclingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2026The 3rd Annual Costa Mesa Cycling Grand Prix & Community Event is presented by Majestic Cycling in partnership with the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce. The event features elite cycling competition, food trucks, local vendors, BMX stunt shows, and kids activities. Professional cycling teams from across the nation compete in USA Cycling-sanctioned competition.
• Deli NerdscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 22 July 2026Deli Nerds hosts monthly Chamber Sundown Social events and regular community events including Live Music Fridays, Trivia nights, and Whine & Wine Wednesdays. The venue provides complimentary space for member networking events.
• Orange County Soccer Club (OCSC)majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 July 2026Orange County Soccer Club partners with the chamber for the Multi-Chamber Networking Night at Championship Soccer Stadium on July 11, 2026. The event includes networking reception, reserved seating, complimentary beverages, and free parking for chamber members.
• Serendipity Labs Costa MesacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 February 2026Serendipity Labs Costa Mesa hosts the Sunset Business Social & Open House on February 27, 2026, in partnership with the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce. The event welcomes Orange County professionals for networking, facility tours, and access to exclusive workspace membership specials. The event features local vendors providing food, beverages, raffle prizes, and VIP swag.
• The Crack ShackminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Crack Shack hosts weekly Trivia Night events every Thursday at 6:30pm, providing a venue for community networking and entertainment.
• The Phoenix of Orange CountyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Phoenix of Orange County hosts monthly Phoenix Networking Workout events on the third Saturday of each month. The non-profit organization aids those recovering from substance use disorders and offers free group fitness workouts combined with professional networking.
• Geeks Who DrinkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGeeks Who Drink hosts trivia nights at Deli Nerds every Thursday from 7-9pm, providing entertainment programming for chamber member venues.
• GrowthZonecoreTechnology or IntegrationGrowthZone provides the membership management software platform powering the chamber's website, member database, event management, and communication tools.
• ChamberMastercoreTechnology or IntegrationChamberMaster software platform provides the chamber's member management, event registration, directory, and mobile app functionality.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce: Significantly larger regional chamber offering the same business membership, advocacy, and event services across the broader LA metro — comparable value proposition but operating at much greater scale and resource base.
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: National federation representing the broader chamber-of-commerce ecosystem, including Costa Mesa as an affiliated local chamber — comparable mission around SMB advocacy, but operating at federal scale.

Regional players

• SCORE Orange County: Orange County small-business mentoring and resource organization explicitly cross-linked from the chamber website — directly comparable geographic focus on SMB support services (mentoring vs. membership/networking).

Direct peers

• Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce: Larger Southern California chamber of commerce with similar SMB membership, networking events, and advocacy services — comparable model, slightly larger geographic scope.
• Irvine Chamber of Commerce: Orange County-based chamber serving a larger business community with parallel services (membership, events, advocacy, directory) — comparable model and region, with slightly larger scale.
• Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce: Orange County chamber serving a comparable SMB base with the same subscription/dues, event, and advocacy value proposition — directly comparable local-market peer.
• Anaheim Chamber of Commerce: Orange County chamber operating the same membership/networking/advocacy stack for SMBs in Anaheim, with comparable event programming and ChamberMaster-class infrastructure.
• Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce: Neighboring Orange County chamber offering the same membership, networking, advocacy, and event programming model to local businesses — directly comparable in scale, geography, and service mix to Costa Mesa.
• Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce: Adjacent Orange County coastal chamber serving a similar SMB demographic with membership dues, networking mixers, ribbon cuttings, and civic advocacy — directly comparable operating model and geography.

Others

• Better Business Bureau of Southern California: Regional business credibility and trust organization serving overlapping SMB audiences in Southern California — adjacent in mission (business reputation/trust) rather than direct competition with chamber membership.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/costamesachamber
• Xx.com/CM_Chamber
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/costa-mesa-chamber-of-commerce

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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