Comune di Grottammare

What Comune di Grottammare does

Comune di Grottammare is a municipal government entity (Ente Locale) under Italian law serving the coastal town of Grottammare in the Province of Ascoli Piceno, Marche region, on the Adriatic coast. It operates as the local administrative authority, providing public services to approximately 16,000 residents, local businesses, and tourists. The municipality's service portfolio spans civil administration (civil status, population registry, certificates via ANPR), social services (disability, elderly, family support), urban planning and permits (SUE), business activities (SUAP), waste and property taxation (IMU, TARI), tourist tax collection, cultural programming, and a wholly-owned municipal pharmacy (Farmacia Comunale) providing pharmaceutical dispensing, consultations, and diagnostic services.

The core technology platform is a digital services ecosystem built on the URBI-branded online services portal, supplemented by specialized portals for business activities (SUAP), construction permits (SUE), electronic procurement (Acquisti Telematici PA, activated July 2024), and payments (PagoPA). All citizen-facing services are accessible via SPID or CIE national digital identity, with ANPR integration for certificate issuance. Additional digital touchpoints include real-time webcams, online appointment booking, live council streaming, the 'Bussola Digitale' digital facilitator service, and a dedicated tourism portal (visitgrottammare.it) featuring 3D cartography. The 'Grottammare Digital 2024' project, funded by Regione Marche under PR MARCHE FESR 2021/2027, is the current flagship initiative for integrated digital services.

The business model is that of a public administration: revenue derives from municipal taxes (IMU, TARI, Imposta di Soggiorno), service fees for administrative procedures, external collection services (Andreani Tributi for traffic violations and receivables), state and regional transfers, EU/regional project funding, and the commercial revenue of the Farmacia Comunale subsidiary. Distribution occurs through physical municipal offices (Via Marconi 50 headquarters, branch offices, library, pharmacy), the online service portals, and institutional communication channels (website, Facebook, Twitter/X, YouTube, Instagram, Telegram, newsletter). The municipality is governed by an elected mayor (Sindaco) and council (Consiglio Comunale), with no private ownership, and is subject to national and regional administrative regulations.

Name

Comune di Grottammare

Legal name

Comune di Grottammare

Website

https://comune.grottammare.ap.it

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Comune di Grottammare is an Italian municipal government entity serving the Adriatic coastal town of Grottammare in the Marche region, providing public administration, digital e-government services, a municipal pharmacy, tourism, and cultural services to its residents, local businesses, and visitors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (9211), Public Finance Activities (921130), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Convention and Visitors Bureaus (561591)

akta.pro primary industry

Municipal Finance, Treasury, Budget & Procurement (BPAIACAC)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public administration
• E-government platforms
• Civic services
• Local tax administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Grottammare

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IMU (Imposta Municipale Unica): Municipal property tax on real estate properties within the municipal territory
2. TARI (Tassa sui Rifiuti): Waste collection and disposal tax based on property size and occupancy
3. Imposta di Soggiorno: Tourist tax charged on overnight stays in accommodations within the municipal territory
4. Municipal Service Fees: Fees for various administrative services including certificates, permits, concessions, and licenses
5. Andreani Tributi External Collection: External collection service for traffic violations (Cds), public advertising, and municipal receivables

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Comune di Grottammare is an Italian municipal government providing public administration services to residents, businesses, and visitors of Grottammare. Its core offering encompasses administrative procedures (certificates, permits, civil registry), business licensing (SUAP), building permits (SUE), public payments (PagoPA), e-procurement, social services, education support, cultural and tourism services, public safety, and operates a municipal pharmacy (Farmacia Comunale) and library (Biblioteca Comunale Mario Rivosecchi).

Product overview

Comune di Grottammare operates as a municipal government offering a comprehensive digital services ecosystem. The core offering consists of the URBI Online Services Portal providing unified access to administrative procedures, supplemented by specialized portals for business activities (SUAP), construction permits (SUE), electronic procurement, and the PagoPA payment system. The municipality has launched 'Grottammare Digital 2024' (PR MARCHE FESR funded) to integrate digital services. Additional services include real-time webcams, online appointment booking, live council streaming, and the municipal pharmacy (Farmacia Comunale). The tourism portal visitgrottammare.it features 3D cartography and immersive museum content. All services are accessible via SPID/CIE digital identity authentication and connect to national systems including PagoPA and ANPR.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Servizi Online (URBI Portal) Unified online services portal enabling citizens to access all municipal services digitally, including certificate requests, appointments booking, and administrative procedures. Accessible via SPID or CIE digital identity authentication.
• Portale SUAP Online Online portal for Business Activities (SUAP - Sportello Unico per le Attività Produttive) enabling entrepreneurs to manage administrative procedures related to starting and running businesses, including commercial permits and licenses.
• Portale SUE Online Online portal for Building Permissions (SUE - Sportello Unico per l'Edilizia) for managing construction, renovation, and building permit applications.
• Piattaforma E-procurement (Acquisti Telematici PA) Electronic procurement platform for municipal purchasing through both tenders and direct assignments, with mandatory supplier registration. Active from July 1, 2024.
• Portale dei Pagamenti PagoPA Payments portal integrated with the national PagoPA platform enabling citizens to make spontaneous payments to the municipality for taxes, fees, and services.
• Farmacia Comunale Municipal pharmacy (wholly-owned subsidiary) offering pharmaceutical services including medication dispensing, health consultations, and diagnostic services such as blood pressure measurement. Open Monday-Friday with extended summer hours.
• Biblioteca Comunale Mario Rivosecchi Municipal library providing literature, readings, and book services to the community. Located at Via Matteotti in the historic building, it also serves as a tourist information point.
• Albo Pretorio Digital official bulletin board for publishing legal notices, municipal determinations, and public documents as required by Italian transparency law.
• Amministrazione Trasparente Transparent administration portal providing public access to organizational data, spending, contracts, and other mandatory disclosures per Italian transparency law.
• visitgrottammare.it Tourism portal featuring 3D cartography for urban exploration and immersive content for experiencing local museums, launched as part of technology-enabled accessible tourism.

Quantifiable outcome

• Digital service accessibility through multiple online platforms (SUAP, SUE, PagoPA, servizionline)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Regione MarchecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government authority providing funding and strategic direction for local development. Grottammare participates in regional programs including PR MARCHE FESR 2021/2027 and receives funding for digital transformation initiatives such as Grottammare Digital 2024.
• Italy-Croatia Cross-Border ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean cross-border cooperation program between Italy and Croatia. Grottammare participates in the 'Timeless Adriatic' project focusing on tower clocks as intergenerational indicators of Adriatic lifestyles and shared transborder histories.
• FIAB (Federazione Italiana Ambiente e Bicicletta)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian Federation for Environment and Cycling. Grottammare participates in FIAB's National Cycling Days (19-21 June) and is included in the Cyclotourist Passport program for the territory.
• Ambito Territoriale Sociale n. 21coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial services district comprising multiple municipalities. Grottammare participates as a member municipality with San Benedetto del Tronto as the lead municipality (capofila) for social services coordination including disability assistance and family support programs.
• Comune di San Benedetto del TrontocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead municipality (capofila) for Ambito Territoriale Sociale n. 21, coordinating social services across the district including disability support, family assistance, and caregiver programs.
• Comune di Cupra MarittimaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociated municipality in the network for the 'Informagiovani' (Youth Information Service), with Grottammare serving as the lead municipality (capofila) for this youth services initiative.
• Consorzio Universitario PicenominorOthersLocal university consortium offering degree programs in the provincial territory. Referenced as a linked resource for educational opportunities.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Comune di Pesaro: Provincial-capital Marche coastal municipality that combines beach tourism, cultural heritage, and comprehensive digital services. A relevant larger peer for understanding service scaling and Blue Flag tourism administration.
• Comune di Cupra Marittima: Neighboring small Adriatic municipality in the same Marche coastal strip and province. Shares Grottammare's profile of Blue Flag beaches, small-town administrative scale, and participation in joint municipal networks (Informagiovani), making it a directly comparable municipal peer.
• Comune di San Benedetto del Tronto: Adjacent coastal municipality in the same province (Ascoli Piceno) that serves as capofila of Ambito Territoriale Sociale n. 21 alongside Grottammare. It provides the same mix of municipal services, tourism-oriented beach operations, and Blue Flag coastal administration, making it the closest functional peer.
• Comune di Fano: Mid-sized Adriatic Marche municipality with beach tourism, historical heritage, and full municipal service operations. Comparable in service breadth and digital transformation trajectory.
• Comune di Civitanova Marche: Larger Marche coastal municipality with a comparable mix of port/beach tourism, digital service rollout, and municipal service portfolio. Useful as a slightly larger scale peer for benchmarking digital maturity and tourism revenue diversification.
• Comune di Pedaso: Small neighboring Marche coastal municipality with similar scale, beach tourism exposure, and limited administrative headcount. Directly comparable for small-municipality digital service delivery.
• Comune di Porto San Giorgio: Coastal Marche municipality in the neighboring Fermo province with a comparable population, beach-tourism base, and range of municipal services. Functions as a direct administrative peer for benchmarking digital, tourism, and social-service delivery.

Regional players

• Comune di Tortoreto: Abruzzo coastal municipality with comparable population size, beach-tourism focus, and Blue Flag status. Functions as a regional peer for benchmarking tourism revenue and digital service rollout.
• Comune di Alba Adriatica: Abruzzo Adriatic coastal municipality with similar small-town scale and Blue Flag beach operations. Comparable as a peer of similar size but in a different regional administrative context.
• Comune di Giulianova: Larger Abruzzo Adriatic coastal municipality with Blue Flag beaches, similar municipal service portfolio, and active digital services platform. Comparable as a slightly larger peer in an adjacent region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/us_grottammare
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCV3enU5O4fykptuc5OGtowQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/ComunediGrottammare
• Instagraminstagram.com/visitgrottammare
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/comune-di-grottammare

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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