Madison County Chamber of Commerce

What Madison County Chamber of Commerce does

Madison County Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit, membership-based community and economic development organization headquartered in Danielsville, Georgia, operating as the sole Chamber of Commerce serving Madison County. The Chamber works through committees and partner programs to connect local businesses, agricultural producers, non-profit organizations, government entities, and individual professionals with resources for community advancement. Its core offering is a tiered annual membership program spanning seven levels — Individual ($100), Non-Profit/Government ($150), Bronze ($250), Silver ($500), Gold ($1,500), Platinum ($3,000), and Diamond ($5,500) — combined with a member directory, events calendar, recognition programs (Business of the Month, Faces Behind the Places), the Shop Local Discounts member-to-member deal program, the Member Health Insurance benefit, and signature events including the annual Harvest Festival (drawing 1,500+ attendees) and Blessing of the Farms.

The Chamber does not develop proprietary technology. Its technology stack is built on GrowthZone, a third-party membership management platform used for member directories, event registration, and communications. Marketing and outreach are conducted through the Chamber's website, an active social media presence (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), email newsletters, and in-person events. Strategic affiliations with the Georgia Chamber, Georgia Grown, the Georgia Agribusiness Council, Georgia SBDC (University of Georgia), Partners in Agriculture, and the Madison County School System extend the Chamber's reach into statewide business, agricultural, educational, and small-business development networks.

The revenue model is subscription-recurring, driven by annual membership fees, supplemented by event sponsorship revenue (particularly from the Harvest Festival) and program-related income. The Chamber is led by President and CEO Jill Parham and operates with 11–50 employees. It is governed as a member-supported non-profit with no venture capital, private equity, or parent company ownership, and has not disclosed funding rounds, acquisitions, or material corporate structural changes. Its primary sub-brand is MADICO, which anchors local commerce initiatives including the MADICO MADE products movement.

Name

Madison County Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

Madison County Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://madisoncountyga.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Madison County Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit Chamber of Commerce in Danielsville, Georgia that supports local economic and community development through tiered membership programs, a member directory, signature events like the Harvest Festival, and partnerships with statewide agricultural and small-business organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Danielsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: The Chamber generates revenue through tiered annual membership subscriptions ranging from $100 to $5,500 per year. Membership tiers include Individual ($100), Non-Profit/Government ($150), Bronze ($250), Silver ($500), Gold ($1,500), Platinum ($3,000), and Diamond ($5,500). Each tier provides incremental visibility, marketing exposure, event access, and networking benefits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Madison County Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit membership organization that serves as the central catalyst for community and economic development in Madison County, Georgia. It offers tiered annual memberships to local businesses, agricultural producers, non-profits, and government entities, along with a member directory, networking events, advocacy, and signature programs such as the annual Harvest Festival and Blessing of the Farms.

Product overview

Madison County Chamber of Commerce operates as a membership-based organization offering tiered membership programs (Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Non-Profit/Government, Individual), a business directory, events calendar, Business of the Month recognition, Shop Local Discounts program, and the annual Harvest Festival. The organization functions as a community development and economic catalyst rather than a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chamber Membership Program
• Business Directory
• Events Calendar
• Harvest Festival
• Shop Local Discounts Program
• Member Health Insurance Program
• Member to Member Deals
• Blessing of the Farms

Quantifiable outcome

• Harvest Festival draws 1,500+ attendees annually and continues to grow as regional destination
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Georgia ChambercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeorgia Chamber is an affiliated partner providing connection to the statewide chamber network, resources, and advocacy at the state level. The Madison County Chamber operates as a local affiliate within this network.
• Georgia GrowncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeorgia Grown affiliate providing access to the statewide agricultural branding program and marketing resources for agricultural producers and food businesses in Madison County.
• Georgia Agribusiness CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting agricultural business development in Madison County through the AG Promotions Committee and collaborative initiatives between the Chamber and agribusiness community.
• Georgia SBDC (University of Georgia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeorgia Small Business Development Center affiliated partner providing small business resources, counseling, and training programs accessible to Chamber members.
• Partners in AgriculturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey co-host partner for the annual Harvest Festival, providing agricultural expertise, volunteer service, educational opportunities, and support for festival programming and community engagement.
• Madison County School SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the school system for hosting events at the Agricultural Center and supporting workforce development and youth leadership initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: National-level chamber federation of which Madison County Chamber is effectively a local affiliate; same fundamental mission of business advocacy and member services executed at vastly larger scale.
• Georgia Chamber of Commerce: Statewide chamber of commerce that Madison County Chamber is explicitly affiliated with; operates at the state level providing advocacy and resources that local chambers extend into their counties.

Others

• Main Street America: National community economic development program focused on revitalizing historic commercial districts - thematically aligned with Madison County Chamber's local economic development and Shop Local mission.
• National Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives: Professional association for chamber of commerce executives - adjacent peer network providing shared services, benchmarking, and advocacy resources that small local chambers like Madison County leverage.

Direct peers

• Hart County Chamber of Commerce: Neighboring Northeast Georgia county chamber providing parallel small-business development, networking, and tourism/event programming in a comparable rural market.
• Oconee County Chamber of Commerce: Adjacent Georgia county chamber offering the same small-business membership, networking, and community economic development services to a comparable suburban-rural market.
• Elbert County Chamber of Commerce: Adjacent Georgia county chamber serving a similar small-market footprint with analogous membership tiers, business advocacy, and agricultural heritage programming.
• Banks County Chamber of Commerce: Adjacent Northeast Georgia rural county chamber offering tiered membership, local business directory, and community events to a comparable small-market footprint.
• Jackson County Chamber of Commerce: Northeast Georgia peer chamber serving a similar small-county market with comparable membership tiers, event programming, and agribusiness emphasis.
• Athens Area Chamber of Commerce: Nearby Northeast Georgia chamber offering the same tiered membership, business directory, and event programming model to a larger but adjacent market - directly comparable in mission and structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCswA3FPFbwiXZcirgJihuTw
• Facebookfacebook.com/teammadico
• Instagraminstagram.com/madisoncountyga

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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