Licking County Chamber of Commerce

Name

Licking County Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

Licking County Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://lickingcountychamber.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1915

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Newark

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: The Chamber generates primary revenue through annual membership dues at multiple tier levels based on organization size and type. Tiers range from $315 for nonprofits to $10,000 for Diamond Level Access for large enterprises.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Licking County Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit business membership organization founded in 1915 and based in Newark, Ohio, serving businesses across Licking County. It sells tiered annual memberships that bundle a member directory listing, networking events, advocacy and public-policy representation, leadership development programs, and cost-savings programs such as workers' compensation group rating, HR consulting (LC HRMA), and a Safety Council. The Chamber also operates affiliated groups including the Young Leaders of Licking County (YLLC), the Women's Leadership Network (WLN), and a Community Leadership Program.

Product overview

The Licking County Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based business organization offering a suite of programs and services designed to build leaders and grow the community. The organization's core offerings include a searchable Member Directory for business discovery, Networking Events and programming (including YLLC for young professionals and Women's Leadership Network), a Job Postings Board for member recruitment, Workers Compensation Group Rating for insurance savings, and Advocacy & Public Policy programming. Additional services include HR consulting through LC HRMA, Safety Council meetings, and Community Leadership professional development. The Chamber operates on tiered membership levels ranging from Business Level ($350) to Diamond Level ($10,000), with membership benefits including networking opportunities, social media outreach, advertising, and programming for HR and Safety professionals. The organization has been the voice of business in Licking County since 1915.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Young Leaders of Licking County (YLLC): A program of the Chamber dedicated to fostering the next generation of leaders through networking, mentorship, education, philanthropy and leadership development.
• Women's Leadership Network (WLN)
• Licking County Works

Products and services

• Chamber Membership (Associate, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Founders tiers) Tiered annual business memberships that grant access to a member directory listing, networking events, advocacy and public-policy representation, leadership programs, and cost-savings services such as workers' compensation group rating; offered to businesses across Licking County, Ohio at six benefit levels.
• Member Directory Searchable online directory of member businesses used to promote local companies and generate referral business; available to members and the public.
• Networking Events In-person networking events including mixers, ribbon cuttings, Business After Hours, and the annual Gala that connect Licking County business owners, managers, and community leaders.
• Job Postings Board Online job board that allows member employers to post openings and job seekers to find local employment opportunities, supporting the Chamber's workforce development mission.
• Workers' Compensation Group Rating Program Group rating program that pools member employers to deliver reduced Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation premiums, providing a tangible cost-saving benefit to qualifying members.
• Advocacy and Public Policy Programming Advocacy, legislative tracking, and public-policy programming that represents the Licking County business community before state and local government on issues such as workforce, tax, and economic development policy.
• Young Leaders of Licking County (YLLC) Young-professionals leadership and networking program that develops emerging business leaders in Licking County through events, volunteer projects, and Chamber engagement.
• Women's Leadership Network (WLN) Women's leadership and networking program offering events, mentorship, and professional development for women in the Licking County business community.
• LC HRMA HR Consulting Program HR consulting and peer program for HR professionals at member companies, providing training, resources, and a local network of HR practitioners.
• Safety Council Workplace safety program that delivers training, resources, and a peer network for safety professionals at member companies, often supporting workers' compensation cost management.
• Community Leadership Program Multi-month leadership development program that prepares Licking County residents for civic, nonprofit, and business leadership roles through classes, tours, and projects.

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Community Leadership ProgramcoreOthersAffiliated program that develops community leaders through structured curriculum and community projects
• LC HRMA (Human Resource Management Association)coreOthersAffiliated professional association providing HR programming and resources for chamber members
• Licking County WorkscoreOthersWorkforce development initiative connecting businesses with talent
• Manufacturers' CouncilcoreOthersAffiliated council supporting manufacturing sector businesses in Licking County
• Safety CouncilcoreOthersAffiliated council providing safety programming and resources for members
• Small Business CouncilcoreOthersAffiliated council advocating for and supporting small business interests
• Women's Leadership NetworkcoreOthersAffiliated network empowering women through leadership development, networking, and community engagement
• Young Leaders of Licking CountycoreOthersAffiliated program fostering next generation of business leaders through networking, mentorship, education, and philanthropy
• GrowthZonecoreTechnology or IntegrationMembership management software provider powering the chamber's member portal, directory, events, and communications

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce: An Ohio regional chamber offering membership tiers, advocacy, networking, and workforce programming — highly comparable in scope and service stack to Licking County Chamber of Commerce.
• Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber: A regional Ohio/Kentucky chamber providing tiered membership, advocacy, leadership programs, and economic development services — comparable mission, business model, and service mix to Licking County Chamber.
• Greater Akron Chamber: A Northeast Ohio chamber providing tiered business membership, advocacy, events, and leadership development programs — directly comparable in operating model to Licking County Chamber.
• Columbus Chamber of Commerce: A metropolitan Ohio chamber of commerce offering tiered membership, advocacy, networking events, and member benefits to businesses in the Columbus region — directly comparable in mission and model to Licking County Chamber but at larger scale.
• Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce: A Northwest Ohio regional chamber offering tiered membership, advocacy, and networking — a direct comparable in operating model to Licking County Chamber with similar programming stack.

Others

• SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives): A nonprofit providing free business mentoring, workshops, and resources to small businesses — adjacent to the Chamber's small business support role, particularly via its Small Business Council affiliate programming.

Broad incumbents

• Ohio Chamber of Commerce: The statewide Ohio chamber of commerce that Licking County Chamber is accredited by through the U.S. Chamber system; operates at a broader statewide scale with policy and advocacy focus, comparable in mission but not in geographic scope.
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: The national federation that accredits local chambers including Licking County; provides the accreditation framework, policy advocacy, and national programming that local chambers like Licking County align with and benefit from.

Emerging players

• BNI (Business Network International): A global business networking referral organization selling membership for structured referral networking groups — competes with the networking/visibility value proposition of local chambers like Licking County.
• Local First (independent local business coalitions): A network of independent local business coalitions promoting local purchasing and community economics — conceptually adjacent to chambers' community economic development mission, including Licking County Works.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ChamberofC
• Facebookfacebook.com/ChamberofC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/licking-county-chamber-of-commerce
• Instagraminstagram.com/lcchamberofc

Compliance1 record

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Investors

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Investments

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