Malibu Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce

Name

Malibu Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

Malibu Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://palibu.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Malibu

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: Annual membership fees that include general member benefits and sustaining sponsor benefits. Tiered membership with Circle of Excellence Sustaining Partner level at $20,000/year.
2. Event Revenue: Fees charged for Chamber-organized events including Connections Breakfasts ($45 members, $55 non-members) and Composer's Breakfast ($30 admission).
3. Sponsorships: Sustaining sponsorships and major event sponsorships provide revenue. Circle of Excellence Sustaining Partner level includes annual membership fee plus $20,000/year recognition. Monthly event sponsorships available for smaller businesses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Malibu Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce (PaliBu) is a membership-based non-profit business association founded in 1948 that serves local businesses across Malibu and Pacific Palisades. It sells annual membership dues and sponsorships, and delivers recurring networking events (Connections Breakfasts, Composer's Breakfasts, Health & Wellness Committee meetings), a member business directory, member-to-member deal programs, and a job postings board. Supporting services include a digital PaliBu Guide, a Hot Deals marketplace, and a Rebuild Resource Directory for fire-affected businesses.

Product overview

The Malibu Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce (PaliBu) operates as a membership-based organization offering a unified platform of networking, promotional, and business support services. The core offerings include membership programs with directory inclusion, an events calendar featuring recurring networking events (Connections Breakfast, DREAMLAND Composer's Breakfast), a business directory with mapping, member-to-member deals, Hot Deals marketplace, job postings, sponsorship opportunities, and a Business Services Gateway linking to external business development resources (SCORE, SBA, ESCSC). Additional services include a digital guide, rebuild resources for fire-affected businesses, and marketing support. All services are managed through the GrowthZone/ChamberMaster membership management platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chamber Membership Program
• Networking Events
• Business Directory & Member Map
• Circle of Excellence Sustaining Sponsorship
• Major & Monthly Event Sponsorships
• Hot Deals Marketplace
• Member-to-Member Deals Program
• Topanga Farmer's Market
• Rebuild Resource Directory
• PaliBu Guide & Locals Directory

Quantifiable outcome

• 480 events annually providing networking opportunities
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SCOREcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCORE provides business mentoring and education services to Chamber members. The organization offers a broad range of services and information offerings at little or no cost, supporting small business development in the Malibu Pacific Palisades community.
• Executive Service Corps Southern California (ESCSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExecutive Service Corps Southern California provides consulting and support services to Chamber members. Links to their services are featured in the Business Services and Information Gateway section of the Chamber website.
• Small Business Administration (SBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe SBA Glendale district office provides business resources and support through links on the Chamber's Business Services and Information Gateway. SBA offers licenses, permits, and inspection information for businesses.
• Pepperdine University Graziadio Business SchoolcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPepperdine Graziadio Business School offers exclusive discounts to Chamber members through the Member-to-Member Deals program. Special offer for PaliBu Chamber members to further leadership skills of local businesses. Contact: Karen Jackson, Executive Director of Recruitment.
• Adobe AcrobatminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAdobe Acrobat provides business resources and guides to Chamber members through the Member-to-Member Deals program including marketing guides, business sale guides, and branding resources.
• Malibu Education FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Chamber partners with Malibu Education Foundation for the Dine & Shine Tuesday program where participating restaurants donate 10% of bills to support vital resources across all four Malibu public schools.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce: Larger incumbent regional Chamber serving the broader LA metro with a comparable mission of business advocacy, networking events, and member services. A scaled-up analog with more enterprise-grade programming and corporate members.

Direct peers

• Thousand Oaks Chamber of Commerce: Direct regional peer for an LA County suburban community using a comparable Chamber membership/events/sponsorship model, serving a similar local SMB customer base.
• Pasadena Chamber of Commerce: Direct regional peer serving another large LA-area city with a similar SMB-focused membership model, networking events, and tourism/business advocacy programs.
• Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce: Direct regional peer operating a comparable membership-driven model for Westside LA businesses in adjacent Santa Monica. Highly comparable in product (events, directory, advocacy) and customer base (Westside SMBs), competing for the same member pool.
• West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce: Direct regional peer serving the greater LA business community with membership dues, events, and advocacy. Operates a similar model in a neighboring LA jurisdiction and competes for overlapping member businesses.
• Calabasas Chamber of Commerce: Direct regional peer serving LA County inland communities with a parallel Chamber membership/events/sponsorship model. Competes for the same southern California affluent-community SMB member base.
• Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce: Direct regional peer operating a comparable Chamber model for another affluent South Bay / coastal LA community with member events, sponsorship tiers, and a directory offering.
• Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce: Direct regional peer serving another affluent LA-adjacent community with a similar membership model, premium sponsorship tiers, and SMB networking events. Closely comparable on customer demographics and pricing structure.

Regional players

• Camarillo Chamber of Commerce: Regional California Chamber with a similar membership/events structure but operating in a different Ventura County market; useful as a structural / operational peer though not directly competitive.

Emerging players

• Malibu Rebuilds: Adjacent post-fire recovery organization closely tied to PaliBu via the Rebuild Resource Directory; partially overlapping mission of supporting Malibu's business community, but focused on rebuilding rather than ongoing member services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@palibuchamberyoutube
• Instagraminstagram.com/malibupacificpalisadeschamber
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/malibupacificpalisadeschamberofcommerce

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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