Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce

What Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce does

The Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce is a private, membership-based nonprofit business organization founded in 1907 and headquartered at 120 Jackson Street in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. It aggregates approximately 1,100 member businesses representing roughly 68,000 employees across the Oshkosh and broader Winnebago County / Northeast Wisconsin region, serving as the recognized advocate and convening body for the local business community. Core activities include business advocacy at local, state, and federal levels (including structured programs such as Business Day in Madison and a Washington D.C. Fly-In), economic development resources, signature events (Propel, Amplify, Leadership Oshkosh, Waterfest, WSA Panel Series), and an extensive education-to-workforce portfolio (Adopt-A-School, FutureYOU Career Expo, Link2Learn, PIE Council, Career-Based Learning Experiences, youth apprenticeships).

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring membership dues and multi-tier "Top Investor" contributions from anchor local employers (including Oshkosh Corporation, Ascension Wisconsin, Oshkosh Area School District, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, 4 Imprint, Amcor, Bank First, and Horicon Bank), supplemented by event sponsorships, advertising and sponsorship placements, member benefits such as group health insurance, and ancillary programs such as the gift certificate program. The organization is governed by a board of directors and chamber ambassadors, with approximately 20 staff supporting operations, and runs on a third-party GrowthZone platform for the member portal and event management. Strategic affiliations include the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), and the Chamber owns no proprietary technology, patents, or AI/ML assets.

Name

Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://oshkoshchamber.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1907

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce is a 1907-founded, membership-based nonprofit business organization serving approximately 1,100 member businesses in Oshkosh and Winnebago County, Wisconsin, providing advocacy, economic development, networking events, and workforce/education programs to the local business community.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Oshkosh

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues and Investors: The Chamber generates revenue primarily through membership fees and investor contributions from local businesses and organizations. The membership overview section indicates multiple member businesses with employees totaling approximately 68,000 people.
2. Event Sponsorships and Programs: Revenue is generated through sponsorship of signature events, monthly events, and specialized programs including Leadership Oshkosh, Waterfest, and the FutureYOU career expo.
3. Advertising and Member Services: Additional revenue streams include member advertising, sponsorship opportunities, gift certificates program, and group health insurance benefits.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit business association that serves member businesses in the Oshkosh, Wisconsin area. It provides membership services, business networking events, advocacy, and economic and workforce development resources. The organization uses the GrowthZone platform to manage its member directory, event registration, and communications.

Product overview

The Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce offers a unified membership-based service portfolio rather than a technology product. Core membership provides access to networking, advocacy, and business resources. The organization delivers programs through signature events (Propel, Amplify, Leadership Oshkosh, Waterfest), career development initiatives (FutureYOU Career Expo, CBLEs, Youth Apprenticeships, Adopt-A-School, PIE Council, Link2Learn), member benefits (Group Health Insurance, Member Directory, Member Spotlight), economic development resources, and advocacy services at local, state, and federal levels. Events are managed through GrowthZone event management platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chamber Membership
• Business Networking Events
• Member Directory and Portal
• Advocacy and Government Relations
• Economic and Workforce Development Programs
• Event Sponsorship Packages

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ascension Wisconsin (Mercy Hospital)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerAscension Wisconsin Mercy Hospital is a Top Investor member and major healthcare provider in the Oshkosh community, serving as one of the Chamber's leading investors and community partners.
• Oshkosh CorporationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOshkosh Corporation is a Top Investor member and major manufacturer in the region, representing one of the largest employers and a key business stakeholder in the Chamber network.
• U.S. Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational affiliation providing the Oshkosh Chamber access to national business advocacy resources, policy positions, and networking with chambers nationwide. The U.S. Chamber represents over 3 million businesses.
• Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState chamber of commerce, manufacturers association, and safety council. Founded in 1911, WMC is Wisconsin's leading business association dedicated to making Wisconsin the most competitive state. Nearly 3,800 members include large and small manufacturers, service companies, local chambers, and trade associations.
• 4 ImprintminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTop Investor member and promotional products company participating in Chamber membership and events.
• AmcorminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTop Investor member and international packaging manufacturer with local presence in the Oshkosh area.
• Bank FirstminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTop Investor member and community bank serving the Chamber membership.
• Horicon BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTop Investor member and community bank partner.
• University of Wisconsin OshkoshcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTop Investor member and educational institution partner providing workforce development, youth programs, and career exploration opportunities including pre-college programs referenced in education initiatives.
• Oshkosh Area School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTop Investor member and key education partner in the Adopt-A-School program, youth apprenticeships, career exploration events (FutureYOU), and workforce development initiatives.
• Roosevelt Elementary & Miravida LivingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdopt-A-School partnership pairing Roosevelt Elementary with Miravida Living for education-business community collaboration.
• Franklin Elementary & Fletcher ChiropracticminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdopt-A-School partnership pairing Franklin Elementary with Fletcher Chiropractic.
• North High School & Midwest Restoration Fire and WaterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdopt-A-School partnership pairing North High School with Midwest Restoration Fire and Water.
• Vel Phillips Middle School & Avid Orthodontics, Battle on Bago, Insight Eye Care, Kingsbury, Oshkosh Corp, Tyrese HaliburtoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdopt-A-School partnership with multiple business partners supporting Vel Phillips Middle School.
• West High School & Molina HealthcareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdopt-A-School partnership pairing West High School with Molina Healthcare.
• Fox Valley Technical CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Youth Career Exploration Camps, offering high-tech, engaging, affordable summer camp options for middle school and high school students.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Manitowoc County Chamber of Commerce: Local chamber serving Manitowoc County, Wisconsin — a neighboring lakeside community with a comparable manufacturing-heavy employer base. Operates the same tiered-membership and event-driven model as the Oshkosh Chamber.
• Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce: County-wide chamber serving Sheboygan, Wisconsin — a similarly-sized Wisconsin lakeside manufacturing community. Operates an essentially identical model of membership dues, signature events, advocacy, and workforce programs targeting a comparable employer mix.
• Heart of the Valley Chamber of Commerce: Local chamber serving the Kaukauna and Fox Valley region in Northeast Wisconsin. Comparable as a small-to-mid Wisconsin local chamber with a similar membership-driven, event-heavy service model serving manufacturing and SMB employers.
• Fox Cities Regional Chamber of Commerce: Regional chamber serving the Appleton-area Fox Cities in Northeast Wisconsin. Closely comparable to the Oshkosh Chamber as a mid-sized Wisconsin local chamber offering membership, advocacy, signature events, and economic development services to a similar employer base.
• Fond du Lac Area Association of Commerce: Local chamber serving Fond du Lac, Wisconsin — geographically adjacent to Oshkosh. Operates the same membership, advocacy, and event-driven model for a similar mid-sized Wisconsin business community, making it a strong direct peer.
• Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce: Local chamber serving the Madison, Wisconsin metro. Comparable as a Wisconsin local chamber with a tiered membership structure, government affairs programming, and signature events — though operating in a larger and faster-growing market than Oshkosh.
• Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce: Chamber serving the Green Bay metropolitan area in Northeast Wisconsin. Directly comparable in mission and scope — a Wisconsin local chamber providing business advocacy, networking events, and economic development support to a similar mix of manufacturing, healthcare, and education employers.

Broad incumbents

• Milwaukee Metropolitan Association of Commerce (MMAC): Regional business association serving the larger Milwaukee metro. Overlaps with the Oshkosh Chamber in advocacy, economic development, and member services, but operates at significantly larger scale and across a broader geography.
• Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC): Wisconsin's combined state chamber of commerce, manufacturers' association, and safety council, founded in 1911. Already named as a strategic partner of the Oshkosh Chamber; functions as a statewide incumbent providing the broader umbrella under which local chambers like Oshkosh operate.
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: National federation representing over 3 million businesses. Already affiliated with the Oshkosh Chamber; serves as the overarching national incumbent in the same category, providing policy positions, advocacy resources, and programs that flow down to local chambers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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