ACA Business Club

What ACA Business Club does

ACA Business Club is a private membership organization operated by the American Club Association, Inc., serving executives, professionals, and business owners across multiple Midwest US metros including Kansas City, Overland Park, Lee's Summit, Olathe, Columbia, Schaumburg, Quincy, and Colorado Springs. The club traces its heritage to the Kansas City Club founded in 1882 and was relaunched in its current form after the predecessor club closed in 2012. Membership is invitation-only and requires sponsorship by a current member, followed by board approval, creating a referral-driven acquisition model.

The core product is the membership itself, which provides access to Business Development Teams, weekly and monthly Club Coffees and Socials, 29 specialized Interest Groups (including Entrepreneurs, B2B, Sales, Marketing, Golf, and Pickleball), and an exclusive Online Clubhouse platform. The technology stack is a membership management website platform; no proprietary AI or advanced technical components are disclosed. Supporting programs include the ACA Century List recognition initiative and the ACA Serves Foundation nonprofit arm, which endorses 12 community partner organizations.

Revenue is generated through recurring membership subscription fees; no pricing tiers or specific fee amounts are publicly disclosed. The organization is privately held with no venture or private equity investment disclosed, and operates with a lean 11–50 employee footprint under governance of an Executive Council chaired by Martin Hess. Geographic reach remains concentrated in the Midwest US, with no global footprint claimed.

Name

ACA Business Club

Legal name

American Club Association, Inc.

Website

https://acanetwork.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1882

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ACA Business Club is a private, invitation-only membership club operating across multiple Midwest US metros, serving executives, professionals, and business owners through recurring subscriptions that grant access to networking events, 29 interest groups, and an online clubhouse platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Business Club

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Premium/Upmarket Membership Clubs (CRAEADAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialty Membership Clubs (Category-Focused) (CRAEADAI)

Keywords

• Private business club
• Executive networking
• Professional membership
• Business networking events
• Interest group communities

Headquarters

HQ city

Louisville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Recurring membership fees from private club members. Membership provides access to business development teams, club coffees and socials, interest groups, online clubhouse, ACA Century List, and full access to amenities including WiFi, coffee station, venues, and workspace.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ACA Business Club operates a private, invitation-only membership club providing networking events, business development resources, and professional community access for executives, professionals, and business owners. Members gain access to weekly Club Coffees and Socials, 29 specialized Interest Groups, Business Development Teams, an Online Clubhouse referral platform, and the ACA Century List recognition program, alongside in-person amenities such as venues, workspace, and a coffee station. The membership is acquired through a member-sponsorship and Board-approval process.

Product overview

The ACA Business Club® is a private membership club that combines the traditions of private clubs with modern technology to serve executives, professionals, entrepreneurs, and business owners. The core offering is the membership club itself, which provides access to Business Development Teams, Club Coffees & Socials, Interest Groups (29 specialized groups), and an Online Clubhouse. The club is supported by the ACA Serves Foundation nonprofit arm and the ACA Century List recognition program. The three pillars supporting the club are Relationships, Professional Development, and Marketing Strategies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ACA Business Club Membership
• ACA Century List Program

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• ACA CaresminorOthersA nonprofit insider organization endorsed by the ACA Serves Foundation in cooperation with the ACA Cares Interest Group. Led by Karen Hagans.
• Bloom InternationalminorOthersInternational nonprofit organization endorsed by ACA Serves Foundation. Led by Rachelle Morlok.
• Eben MinistriesminorOthersNonprofit ministry endorsed by ACA Serves Foundation. Led by Jami Karst.
• Empire DreamsminorOthersNonprofit organization endorsed by ACA Serves Foundation. Led by Kimberly Ann.
• Fresh Choice KCminorOthersKansas City-based nonprofit endorsed by ACA Serves Foundation. Led by Heath Wessling.
• Hope is AliveminorOthersNonprofit organization endorsed by ACA Serves Foundation. Led by Gretchen Moran.
• Johnny Boy FoundationminorOthersNonprofit foundation endorsed by ACA Serves Foundation. Led by Lesley Graham.
• Johnson County Christmas BureauminorOthersNonprofit organization serving Johnson County. Endorsed by ACA Serves Foundation. Led by Nina Kimbrough.
• KC Kansas AngelsminorOthersKansas City-based nonprofit organization endorsed by ACA Serves Foundation. Led by Judy Temaat.
• Serving Kingdom KCminorOthersKansas City nonprofit endorsed by ACA Serves Foundation. Led by Jeff McCubbins.
• SOAR Special NeedsminorOthersSpecial needs nonprofit endorsed by ACA Serves Foundation. Led by Dr. Stephen 'Doc' Hunsley.
• Starfish ProjectminorOthersNonprofit organization endorsed by ACA Serves Foundation. Led by Tom and Joni Moreland.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Soho House: Soho House operates a global network of private members clubs serving creative professionals and business leaders with subscription access to physical clubhouses, events, and curated communities. It is the most directly comparable premium membership-club operator and represents ACA's primary competitive reference point for unit economics and pricing strategy.
• Core Club: Core Club is a New York-based invitation-only private members club for founders, executives, and investors, offering curated events, business programming, and hospitality. Its sponsor-driven admission and executive focus mirror ACA's value proposition almost exactly, making it a direct strategic peer.
• Tavern Club of Chicago: The Tavern Club is a historic private members club in Chicago providing dining, cultural, and business programming for professionals and civic leaders. Its heritage-driven membership model and Midwestern geography make it one of the closest direct comparables to ACA Business Club.
• City Club of New York: City Club is a private members club in midtown Manhattan providing business forums, networking, dining, and event programming for professionals and executives. Its mission of convening leaders for discussion-based engagement closely mirrors ACA's stated focus on relationships, professional development, and marketing.
• The Metropolitan Club (New York): The Metropolitan Club is a prestigious private social club in New York City with a long history of hosting leaders across business, government, and the arts. Its member-driven business and social programming make it a comparable peer to ACA in the traditional private-club category.
• Union League Club of Chicago: The Union League Club is a historic, private members club in Chicago providing business networking, dining, cultural programming, and exclusive events for professionals. Its century-plus heritage and civic-minded mission parallel the ACA Business Club's positioning as a legacy institution serving executives.

Regional players

• Capital Factory: Capital Factory is a Texas-based entrepreneur membership hub combining coworking, events, programming, and investor access. While geographically distinct from ACA's Midwest base, it competes for the entrepreneur and executive networking segment through a similar subscription/membership structure.

Emerging players

• Vistage Worldwide: Vistage is a peer advisory membership organization for CEOs and business owners, providing facilitated group meetings, executive coaching, and leadership development. While its delivery model is virtual and group-based rather than clubhouse-based, it competes directly for the same executive and entrepreneur segment ACA serves.
• YPO (Young Presidents' Organization): YPO is a global leadership community of chief executives offering peer learning, forums, and networking events. It targets the same C-suite and business-owner demographic as ACA and represents an alternative forum for executive networking and development.
• Home.work: Home.work is a members-only community and workspace platform for business owners and founders offering networking, educational content, and curated events. Its subscription digital-first model represents an emerging alternative to ACA's in-person private club format.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ACALouisvilleKY
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aca-business-club-louisville-ky

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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