Cambridge Chamber of Commerce New Zealand

What Cambridge Chamber of Commerce New Zealand does

The Cambridge Chamber of Commerce New Zealand, operating as the Cambridge Business Chamber, is a membership-based non-profit Incorporated Society founded in 1905 and headquartered at Level 1, Suite 6, National Hotel, 47 Alpha Street, Cambridge, Waikato. It serves over 430 member businesses across Cambridge and the wider Waipa District through advocacy, networking, training, business mentoring, and promotional services.

Its core offering is a tiered annual subscription membership priced from NZ$275 (1-2 FTE) up to NZ$775 (51+ FTE), with auxiliary tiers including Friends of Chamber, Networking for ONE (NZ$165), and a Destination Cambridge Dual Membership (NZ$265). Member benefits include an online business directory via the ChamberMaster/GrowthZone CRM, networking events (Business after Five, Networking over Coffee), training, HR advice, a Buddy mentor programme, member discounts, and the Love Cambridge Magazine. Stripe is used for payment processing.

The Chamber is governed by a Board of Executives and led by CEO Kelly Bouzaid (since October 2018), supported by team members Aroha Croft and Felicity Mehrtens, with Phil MacKay as President. Its go-to-market is community-led, relying on networking, word-of-mouth, events, and direct outreach to local SMBs. Strategic partners include Waipa Networks (Keystone Sponsor), Z Energy (National Sponsor), Mediaworks Waikato (Strategic Partner), Rocketspark (Technology Partner), and PomPom Events & Marketing.

Name

Cambridge Chamber of Commerce New Zealand

Legal name

Cambridge Chamber of Commerce Incorporated

Website

https://cambridgechamber.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1905

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Cambridge Business Chamber is a non-profit Incorporated Society serving over 430 member businesses in Cambridge and the Waipa District via tiered annual memberships, networking events, advocacy, training, and a Buddy mentoring programme.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Cambridge

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees based on business size measured in Full-Time Equivalents (FTE). Tiers range from 1-2 FTE ($275) to 51+ FTE ($775). Additional options include Friends of Chamber and Networking for ONE memberships. Also includes Destination Cambridge Dual Membership.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cambridge Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based non-profit Incorporated Society that provides business support services to over 430 member businesses in Cambridge and the Waipā District. Core offerings include tiered annual membership subscriptions, networking events (Business after Five, Networking over Coffee), a Buddy/Mentor programme, a public Business Directory, advocacy with local council, HR advice, training programmes, and member discounts. Membership is open to all businesses and industries of any size and sector in the region.

Product overview

Cambridge Chamber of Commerce New Zealand is a membership-based non-profit Incorporated Society that provides business support services to over 430 member businesses in Cambridge and the Waipā District. The organization offers a range of services including business networking events, training programs, advocacy representation, a business directory, a buddy/mentor programme, and member discount programs. The Chamber operates primarily through a ChamberMaster/GrowthZone membership management platform for member services and uses Stripe for payment processing of memberships and event bookings.

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Products and services

• Chamber Membership (Tiered Annual Subscription) Annual membership for local businesses in Cambridge and the Waipā District, priced from $275/year (1–2 FTE) to $775/year (51+ FTE), with a minimum one-year membership commitment. Members receive networking opportunities, advocacy, business directory listing, member discounts, HR advice, training, and Buddy Programme access.
• Friends of Chamber Membership Annual membership tier designed for sole traders or individuals wanting to connect within the Cambridge Business community. Pricing is determined by contact.
• Networking for ONE Membership Annual membership at $165/year for ONE person to network and attend Chamber events.
• Destination Cambridge Dual Membership Annual dual membership at $265/year providing full Chamber membership plus a business listing on the Cambridge.co.nz site.
• Buddy Programme (Business Mentor Programme) Business mentoring programme that connects members with experienced business mentors (buddies) to support skills development and growth. Available to members and available to gift to others.
• Networking Events and Training Progra ``` {message truncated due to length limit, but the tool call was made} Recurring networking events including Business after Five (BA5), Business after FOUR (BA4), and Networking over Coffee (NoC), plus workshops and training sessions. Most events are free for members and their staff.
• Business Directory Listing Online public business directory of Chamber member businesses, accessible via the ChamberMaster CRM portal at business.cambridgechamber.co.nz.
• Member Discounts Programme Programme aggregating discounts for members from partner businesses, including a 10c per litre fuel savings offer from Z Energy national sponsor.
• Advocacy Representation Advocacy representation on behalf of the business community with local council and government, covering transport strategy, economic innovation, community matters, CCTV, and economic growth issues.
• Global Trading Support Support services for member businesses engaged in or considering global trade, including connections and resources.
• HR Advice Service HR advice service for members, providing guidance on human resources matters for local businesses.
• Connex Meeting Room Booking Bookable meeting room facility (Connex) for member use.
• Chamber PA System Booking Bookable PA system equipment for member use at events.
• Member2Member Advertising Advertising service enabling members to promote their business to other Chamber members.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered keystone sponsor, core, strategic partner and national sponsor.

• Waipa Networkskeystone sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerWaipa Networks is the Chamber's Keystone Sponsor and also sponsors the Waipa Networks Business Awards. They are committed supporters of the Chamber and local business community.
• RocketsparkcoreTechnology or IntegrationRocketspark provides website building services and serves as website sponsor. Co-Founder Grant Johnson was appointed 2019 Awards Ambassador. 45% of 2018 award winners had websites powered by Rocketspark.
• PomPom Events & MarketingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocally based events and marketing company assisting with management of the Waipa Networks Business Awards programme.
• Mediaworks Waikatostrategic partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic Partner hosting Business after Five (BA5) events. Provides radio and TV advertising expertise.
• Z Energynational sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational Sponsor providing member discounts (10c per litre savings).

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wellington Chamber of Commerce: Capital-region Chamber providing membership, advocacy, events, and business awards to Wellington businesses. Structurally and operationally identical to the Cambridge Chamber.
• Tauranga Chamber of Commerce: Another New Zealand regional Chamber offering membership subscriptions, advocacy, events, and business awards to local SMBs. Highly comparable in revenue model and service mix to the Cambridge Chamber.
• Auckland Chamber of Commerce: Largest NZ Chamber of Commerce offering tiered membership, networking, advocacy, and training services to Auckland businesses. Same core business model, scaled nationally.
• Canterbury Chamber of Commerce: South Island NZ Chamber offering membership fees, networking events, advocacy, and business support services to Canterbury businesses. Direct comparable in offerings and pricing structure.
• Hamilton Chamber of Commerce: Neighbouring Waikato-region Chamber of Commerce offering the same membership, networking, advocacy, and training services to local businesses. Directly comparable business model and revenue structure to the Cambridge Chamber.
• Waikato Chamber of Commerce: Waikato-wide Chamber operating in the same region as Cambridge but at a broader geographic scale. Closely comparable in mission, tiered membership pricing, and advocacy focus.

Broad incumbents

• New Zealand Chambers of Commerce (NZCCI): National umbrella body coordinating 30+ NZ Chambers of Commerce including Cambridge. Acts as the industry voice and provides shared services to regional chambers including advocacy at the central government level.
• Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA): NZ membership-based business organisation providing HR advisory, training, advocacy, and networking services to employers. More specialised in employment law but operates on a comparable subscription membership model.
• BusinessNZ: New Zealand's largest business advocacy organisation representing employers across sectors. Provides national-level advocacy, policy, and member services that overlap with the Chamber's value proposition at a much larger scale.

Others

• Destination Cambridge: Cambridge's local tourism and economic development organisation. While not a direct Chamber peer, it is a strategic partner (offering the Dual Membership product) and plays a complementary role in promoting the Cambridge business community.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/cambridgechamber
• Facebookfacebook.com/CambridgeChamberOfCommerce
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cambridge-chamber-of-commerce-new-zealand

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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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