Pike County Chamber of Commerce

What Pike County Chamber of Commerce does

Pike County Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit membership organization serving businesses in Pike County, Pennsylvania, with headquarters at 201 Broad Street, Suite #2, Milford, PA, located within the Milford Community House. The firmographic record indicates it was founded in 1964, though no explicit founding date was surfaced in the scraped content; the county itself was established in 1814 with Milford as the county seat. The chamber covers a ~547-square-mile area in northeastern Pennsylvania bordering New York and New Jersey and serves local SMBs, tourism operators, educational institutions, and government-adjacent organizations through advocacy, networking, and business-development programming.

The chamber operates its website, member directory, event registration, and member-management functions on the GrowthZone Chamber Management Platform. Core service offerings include a searchable online member directory across categories such as advertising, agriculture, automotive, finance, health, real estate, restaurants, and retail; recurring events (Coffee & Commerce at Grey Towers, Business Card Exchanges, Meet & Greets, the Community Awards Banquet, and seasonal events like the Milford Community Yard Sale and Christmas in July); a member-to-member discount program; advertising and sponsorship packages; a monthly newsletter with two free flyer insertions per member; meeting-room access; and structured committees covering Business Education, Marketing, Women in Business, and Events.

The revenue model is primarily recurring annual membership dues from Pike County businesses, supplemented by event sponsorships, advertising sales, and program-related fees. Member benefits include group insurance access via ChamberChoice and Pike Forward / My Benefit Advisor, free directory listings, website advertising credits, newsletter insertions, and business counseling referrals. The chamber is governed by a 2025 Executive Board led by President Jennifer Passenti, Ed.D., and operates with a small staff (1-10 employees) including a Chamber Liaison and an Events Coordinator. Strategic partnerships span the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau, Economic Development Council of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Pike County Government, the SBA, and the University of Scranton SBDC.

Name

Pike County Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

Pike County Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://www.pikechamber.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pike County Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit membership organization that supports Pike County, Pennsylvania businesses through advocacy, networking events, a member directory, and group insurance benefits, operating on the GrowthZone platform with a small staff.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Milford

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, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Chamber Membership Dues: The primary revenue stream is annual membership dues from Pike County businesses. Members pay investment fees that fund chamber programs and activities. The chamber offers various membership tiers with benefits including directory listings, website advertising, meeting room access, newsletter insertions, and group insurance access through ChamberChoice.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Pike County Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit membership organization that supports and accelerates the Pike County, Pennsylvania local economy through business advocacy, networking events, member directory listings, advertising opportunities, and access to group insurance benefits (ChamberChoice) for its business members. Members receive functional benefits including a free yearly Business and Resource Guide listing, six months of free website advertising, free business counseling, member-to-member discount offerings, and representation at local and state advocacy levels.

Product overview

Pike County Chamber of Commerce operates as a regional business membership organization offering a portfolio of member services built on the GrowthZone platform. The core offerings include a searchable member business directory, event management and registration services, a membership benefits program with group insurance options (ChamberChoice), member-to-member discount offerings, advertising and sponsorship opportunities, and organized committees for business education and networking. The Chamber does not offer a distinct software product but provides these services as a traditional chamber organization to support local business development and community connections in Pike County, PA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chamber Membership Program Annual membership program for Pike County, Pennsylvania businesses offering directory listings, advocacy, networking, and group benefits. Members pay annual investment fees and gain access to a portfolio of services including referral eligibility, website directory listing, newsletter flyer insertions, meeting room access, and ChamberChoice group insurance programs.
• Member Business Directory Online searchable directory listing Chamber member businesses across categories including advertising, agriculture, arts, automotive, business services, finance, health, real estate, restaurants, retail, and more. Members can update their business details through the member portal.
• Community Networking Events Chamber-organized networking events including Coffee & Commerce gatherings, Business Card Exchanges, Meet & Greets, the annual Community Awards Banquet, Christmas in July, Milford Community Yard Sale, and seasonal events held at venues such as Grey Towers Historical Site and the Milford Community House.
• Member-to-Member Discount Program Discount program in which member businesses offer exclusive deals to other Chamber members, including free consultations, percentage discounts on services, and complimentary offerings (e.g., Kost Tire & Auto's free 63-point safety inspection).
• ChamberChoice Group Insurance Access Group discount insurance options exclusively for Chamber members, including medical, dental, life, and other plans available to sole proprietors and small businesses, accessed through ChamberChoice and the Pike Forward / My Benefit Advisor partnership.
• Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities Advertising options for members and local businesses, including six months of free website advertising for new members (with a subsequent 50% discount), publication advertising in the yearly Business and Resource Guide, sponsorship of Chamber events and programs, and downloadable member badges for promotional use.
• Business Education and Committee Programs Organized Chamber committees — Business Education (workshops/seminars), Marketing, Women in Business, and Events — providing networking, professional development, and educational opportunities for Chamber members.
• Monthly Newsletter and Communications Monthly email newsletter providing Chamber activity updates, member news, upcoming events, and free flyer insertions for members, with a community signup option for Pike County residents and visitors.
• Business Advocacy and Counseling Free business counseling services and advocacy representation for Chamber members at local and state levels, including lobby display opportunities and connections to resources such as the SBA and University of Scranton SBDC.

Quantifiable outcome

• 59% of decision-makers are more likely to buy from Chamber members
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

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

• GrowthZonecoreTechnology or IntegrationGrowthZone provides the chamber's website and member management platform (GrowthZone CMS). The platform powers the member directory, event registration, membership management, email communications, and the ChamberMaster event calendar system. The chamber website and business portal are built on this platform.
• ChamberChoicecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerChamberChoice provides group discount insurance options exclusively for chamber members, including medical, dental, life, and other plans available to sole-proprietors and small businesses. This is a significant member benefit offering competitive insurance rates through collective purchasing power.
• Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and IndustrymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe chamber represents its members and works with the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry on advocacy matters affecting the business community at the state level.
• Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPMVB is a major sponsor of the chamber and works collaboratively on regional tourism promotion and visitor engagement initiatives benefiting Pike County businesses.
• Economic Development Council of Northeastern PennsylvaniamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe chamber collaborates with this regional economic development organization on initiatives supporting business growth and economic prosperity in northeastern Pennsylvania.
• Pike County GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe chamber works closely with Pike County government including the Economic Development Authority, Workforce Development, and County Commissioners. Pike County is represented on the chamber board by Commissioner Matt Osterberg.
• My Benefit Advisor / Pike ForwardcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPike Forward provides insurance benefits for chamber members, offering group insurance programs through the chamber's member benefits package. This partnership enhances the value proposition of chamber membership.
• Small Business Administration (SBA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe chamber provides links to SBA resources including grants, loans, small business library, and connects members with SBA support services through their business links page.
• University of Scranton Small Business Development CentermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSBDC provides financial help and business development resources for small businesses. The chamber includes this resource in their business links to support member business development counseling.
• Neversink Brewing CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business sponsor of the Pike County Chamber of Commerce, supporting chamber events and initiatives.
• Wallenpaupack/Delaware River Local ChapterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsoring organization of chamber events and community activities.
• Winner InternationalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting the chamber's initiatives and community programs.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Greater Pocono Chamber of Commerce: Regional chamber serving Monroe County in the Pocono Mountains region of NE Pennsylvania. Directly comparable as a small/medium county-level chamber of commerce providing membership services, networking, advocacy, and group benefits to local businesses in a geographically adjacent market.
• Wayne County PA Chamber of Commerce: Chamber of commerce for Wayne County, PA — the county Pike County was originally separated from in 1814. Closest peer in geography, scale, and rural-suburban membership composition, providing identical member-directory and advocacy services.

Regional players

• Sussex County Chamber of Commerce (NJ): Chamber serving Sussex County, New Jersey, which directly borders Pike County. Same rural-suburban demography, similar SMB membership base, and offers comparable networking, advocacy, and member-benefit services in an adjacent state.
• Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce (NY): Chamber serving Sullivan County, New York, bordering Pike County to the north. Comparable rural-county chamber supporting local businesses, tourism, and economic development in a similar geographic profile.

Broad incumbents

• Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce: Larger regional chamber serving Scranton and Lackawanna County in NEPA. Operates at greater scale than Pike County Chamber, offering the same core menu of membership, advocacy, and economic development services to a broader metropolitan member base.
• Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry: Statewide business advocacy organization with which Pike County Chamber is partnered. Operates the same chamber-of-commerce advocacy and member-support model at state level, serving as a hierarchy peer above county-level chambers.

Others

• Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau: Regional tourism promotion agency and major sponsor/strategic partner of the Pike County Chamber. Comparable as a regional destination-marketing organization but focused specifically on tourism rather than general business membership.
• Economic Development Council of Northeastern Pennsylvania: Regional economic development organization collaborating with the Pike County Chamber on business-growth initiatives. Comparable as a NEPA-area economic development player but operates at a multi-county rather than single-county level.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/pikechamberpa
• Facebookfacebook.com/pikechamberpa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pike-county-chamber

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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