What Jenks Chamber of Commerce does

The Jenks Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit membership organization incorporated in 1966 in Jenks, Oklahoma, serving businesses and the broader Jenks community in the Greater Tulsa Metro Area. It operates a membership network of over 375 local businesses and organizations, generating revenue primarily through recurring annual membership dues, supplemented by transaction-based event fees (monthly luncheons, Leadership Jenks at $400 member/$500 non-member, golf tournaments, and Women Who Lead conferences), sponsorship revenue (Chairman's & President's Circle tier plus event-specific sponsors), and a la carte Enhanced Marketing services (Four-Week Ads, member-to-member emails, social posts). Customer segments span local SMBs and organizations, small businesses under 5 employees, emerging leaders, women business leaders, young professionals aged 21-40, and visitors/new residents; key named members and partners include Oklahoma Aquarium, First Oklahoma Bank, Tedford Insurance, Jenks Public Schools, OSU Tulsa, and significant tourism partners.

The organization runs a multi-channel platform stack on Chamber Nation's hosted e-commerce and member management infrastructure (Chamber Organizer) supporting online directory, event registration, member login, job board, sponsorship requests, and self-serve membership signup. Distribution channels include a SEO-optimized member directory, the quarterly Discover Jenks magazine, community kiosks in high-traffic areas, a Community Calendar, 13,900+ social media followers, weekly member briefing emails, and an integrated OpenAI content-generation feature for Enhanced Marketing-tier members. The Chamber executes its mission through branded programs — Elevate Jenks (economic development partnership with the City of Jenks), Discover Jenks (tourism), Leadership Jenks (10-session leadership course with small-business scholarships), Women in Business, EMERGE (young professionals), Jenks Chamber Ambassadors, annual Business Awards, and the Sharklahoma festival co-founded with the Oklahoma Aquarium in 2019. A President/CEO and a four-person staff (VP Operations & Tourism, Marketing Manager, Member Relations Manager) execute operations under a 2026 board chaired by Dr. Matt Bowler of OSU Tulsa.

Name

Jenks Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

Jenks Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://jenkschamber.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Jenks Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit founded in 1966 in Jenks, Oklahoma, serving 375+ member businesses with directory listings, networking events, leadership and tourism programs, and economic development services across the Greater Tulsa Metro Area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chamber of Commerce Services

NAICS

Convention and Visitors Bureaus (561591), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Affiliate Marketing & Partner Networks (BPAMALAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Travel & Services Membership Clubs (Ancillary Services-Led) (CRAEADAK)

Keywords

• Chamber of commerce services
• Business membership association
• Community economic development
• Tourism promotion services
• Local networking programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Jenks

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from over 375 member businesses providing access to directory listings, marketing tools, networking events, and community resources.
2. Event Fees: Revenue from registration fees for events including monthly luncheons, Leadership Jenks program ($400 member/$500 non-member), golf tournaments, and Women in Business conferences.
3. Sponsorships: Sponsorship revenue from businesses sponsoring chamber events, programs, and publications including Women in Business, Leadership Jenks, Emerge, and annual gala.
4. Enhanced Marketing Services: Additional paid marketing services including Four-Week Ads ($100/month), Member-to-Member Emails ($100), Social Media Posts ($50), enhanced directory listings, and kiosk advertising.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Jenks Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit membership association that sells annual memberships to local businesses, listing them in a public Member Directory and delivering benefits including community-calendar event registration, a Job Board, networking events (monthly luncheons, ribbon cuttings, Women in Business, EMERGE young-professional program), leadership-development programs (Leadership Jenks), an Enhanced Marketing tier with AI-generated ad copy and community-kiosk placement, tourism promotion through Discover Jenks Magazine, and economic-development services via Elevate Jenks. Revenue is generated through membership dues, event registration fees, sponsorships, and enhanced-marketing advertising.

Product overview

The Jenks Chamber of Commerce operates as a 501(c)(6) membership-based organization offering a comprehensive suite of business development and community engagement services. The core product portfolio centers on a member directory and business listing platform, supplemented by marketing services including Enhanced Marketing (with AI-powered content generation via OpenAI, business video profiles, QR codes, and community kiosk placement), a business catalog mobile app, and community calendar access. Economic development is served through the Elevate Jenks program with incentives and demographics, while tourism promotion operates via the Discover Jenks initiative featuring the Discover Jenks Magazine. Professional development programs include Leadership Jenks, Jenks Chamber Ambassadors, EMERGE for young professionals, and Women in Business. The Chamber also organizes annual awards, sponsorship opportunities, ribbon cutting ceremonies, and community events including Sharklahoma.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Standard Chamber Membership Annual recurring membership giving local businesses a directory listing, access to community-calendar event registration, job-board postings, ribbon-cutting services, networking events, referrals from chamber staff, and basic marketing exposure.
• Enhanced Marketing Membership Tier Premium marketing tier bundling expanded business listings, website and mobile-app access, QR codes, community-kiosk placement, business video profiles, advertising reports, OpenAI-powered content generation, job postings, and discounts on weekly briefing advertisements.
• Chairman's & President's Circle Premium annual membership tier offering elevated visibility, enhanced recognition, and leadership-circle benefits above the standard chamber membership.
• Leadership Jenks Program 10-session cohort course covering city infrastructure, history, government, education, public safety, and economic development, designed to develop emerging community leaders and connect them with city decision-makers.
• Women in Business Program Networking, educational, and informational programming for women across the region delivered through four luncheons plus an annual Women Who Lead conference.
• EMERGE Young Professional Program Quarterly networking, social, and professional-development events for young professionals ages 21-40 in the Jenks and greater Tulsa metro area.
• Sponsorships (Events and Programs) Tiered sponsorship opportunities for chamber events and programs, providing community visibility and business-connection engagement for sponsoring organizations.
• Business Awards Program Annual awards program recognizing businesses and individuals across categories such as Young Professional of the Year, New Business of the Year, Retailer of the Year, Restaurant/Bar of the Year, Business of the Year, Community Impact Award, Small Business of the Year, and Women of the Year.
• Ribbon Cutting Service Member service in which the chamber coordinates and hosts a ceremonial ribbon cutting to announce new businesses, name changes, expansions, renovations, relocations, or second locations.
• Elevate Jenks (Economic Development Program) Economic-development program focused on business attraction, development incentives, demographics, and growth strategies for the Jenks community, operating as a partnership between the chamber and the City of Jenks.
• Discover Jenks (Tourism Promotion) Tourism-promotion initiative featuring the quarterly Discover Jenks Magazine, trip-planning resources, and curated information on downtown Jenks, attractions, dining, shopping, and places to stay.

Quantifiable outcome

• 375+ member businesses trust the chamber
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability2 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Oklahoma AquariumflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Co-founded Sharklahoma in 2019 - a month-long celebration of all things sharks. Oklahoma Aquarium, opened in 2003, welcomes 300,000+ visitors annually (40% from out of state) and is home to world's largest bull shark collection. The partnership drives tourism and economic development for the Jenks community.
• Red River PayrollcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProud sponsor of Leadership Jenks program - a joint community leadership-building program organized by the Jenks Chamber to identify, motivate and educate emerging leaders.
• InvenergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProud sponsor of Leadership Jenks program - a joint community leadership-building program organized by the Jenks Chamber to identify, motivate and educate emerging leaders.
• Chamber NationcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides hosted e-commerce platform for membership management, online directory, event registration, and member services. Chamber website and member portal powered by Chamber Nation.
• City of JenksflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerElevate Jenks economic development program operates as partnership between Chamber and City of Jenks. Chamber works closely with city government on development projects, incentives, and permitting. Economic Development Action Plan created with Community Growth Strategies consultant Jim Fram.
• Public Service Company of OklahomacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for Women in Business program which provides networking, educational and informational opportunities for women across the region through four luncheons and annual Women Who Lead conference.
• BancFirstcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor for Women in Business program. Gina Lambillotte serves as Treasurer on Chamber Board. Represents banking sector in chamber leadership.
• Andy B's Bowl SocialcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for EMERGE young professional program which hosts 4 events annually for professionals ages 21-40.
• River Spirit Casino ResortcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for EMERGE young professional program. Also co-sponsor for annual banquet. Major hospitality contributor to Jenks community.
• Green Country TourismminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTourism partner through Maggie Ragsdale's engagement. Part of Oklahoma's tourism ecosystem promoting regional attractions.
• Oklahoma Travel Industry AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTourism partner through Maggie Ragsdale's engagement. Industry association for Oklahoma travel and tourism businesses.
• Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTourism partner through Maggie Ragsdale's engagement. State agency promoting Oklahoma tourism development.
• Community Growth StrategiescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsulting firm founded by Jim Fram with 34+ years economic development experience. Created Elevate Jenks Action Plan through forums, one-on-one meetings and focus groups.
• Jenks Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJeffrey Beyer (Chair Elect) serves on Chamber Board representing Jenks Public Schools. Malcolm Baldridge Award recipient. District ranks among top 3 in Oklahoma. Partnership supports workforce development and community engagement.
• Oklahoma AquariumcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor for EMERGE young professional program. Major attraction and partner in Sharklahoma celebration.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Owasso Chamber of Commerce: Chamber serving another Tulsa suburb with similar membership-fee, directory, and event-led structure. Closely comparable in revenue mix and target member profile to the Jenks Chamber.
• Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce: Oklahoma city-adjacent chamber offering the same membership, advocacy, and event programming for local SMBs. Comparable in scale and operations to a suburban single-city chamber like Jenks.
• Norman Chamber of Commerce: Regional Oklahoma chamber running membership dues, networking events, tourism promotion, and economic development. Directly comparable multi-program chamber model operating in a university-anchored mid-size market.
• Greater Tulsa Chamber of Commerce: The primary regional chamber serving the Tulsa metro area where Jenks is located. Operates the same membership, advocacy, and event-based model and competes for overlapping SMB and corporate member attention in Jenks's trade area.
• Goddard Chamber of Commerce: Small Kansas chamber where Jenks Chamber's President/CEO previously led the organization. Closely comparable small-town chamber model in terms of membership size, event-led acquisition, and sponsorship mix.
• Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce: Chamber for a nearby Tulsa metro city operating membership, networking, and economic development programs. Highly comparable small-to-mid-size Oklahoma chamber model competing for regional corporate sponsorships.
• Bixby Metro Chamber of Commerce: Neighboring south Tulsa County city chamber offering the same membership dues, directory, and event-driven model. Directly comparable in scale, governance structure, and revenue streams for a similar small-city Oklahoma market.

Broad incumbents

• Visit Tulsa: Destination marketing organization for the Tulsa region that overlaps with the Jenks Chamber's Discover Jenks tourism and Sharklahoma initiatives. Comparable tourism-promotion and visitor-engagement remit, though at a much larger regional scale.
• Tulsa Regional Chamber: Larger, multi-county chamber organization in the same region offering membership, economic development, and workforce programs. Comparable business model but with a broader regional scope that overlaps with Jenks Chamber's member and sponsor pool.
• Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce: State's largest chamber offering membership, advocacy, leadership programs, and economic development with similar revenue streams. Larger scale but directly comparable in business model and program categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/events
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jenks-chamber

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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