Prince George's Chamber of Commerce

Name

Prince George's Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

Prince George's Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://pgcoc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lanham, Maryland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Primary revenue source funded by membership dues from over 600 member businesses representing diverse industries and sizes, from sole proprietorships to Fortune 500 companies.
2. Event Sponsorships: Revenue generated from sponsoring signature events including the Excellence In Business Awards Gala, Annual Golf Tournament, Business and Economic Summit, and various networking events.
3. Program Fees: Program investment fees such as the Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Accelerator at $199 per participant, and potential fees for other training programs.
4. Advertising and Promotional Services: Revenue from website advertising, email blasts to subscribers, and event sponsorship opportunities targeting the chamber's network of members and subscribers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

PGCOC is a non-profit business league that sells multi-tier annual memberships to companies in Prince George's County and delivers a portfolio of paid programs and events around those memberships. Its core offerings include five membership levels ($650–$7,000 annually), the ETAA business acquisition accelerator ($199), the Equity In Procurement minority supplier certification program, industry roundtables, signature events (Excellence In Business Awards Gala, Annual Golf Tournament, Business & Economic Summit), and the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready partnership. Revenue is generated through membership dues, event sponsorships, program fees, and advertising, while advocacy and networking are bundled into the membership package.

Product overview

The Prince George's Chamber of Commerce (PGCOC) is a non-profit business membership organization offering a portfolio of programs, events, and membership services rather than a unified tech product. The core offerings include the Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Accelerator (ETAA), an 8-session in-person business acquisition training program; the Equity In Procurement Program, a six-month procurement training and certification program for minority-owned businesses; Industry Roundtables bringing together business leaders across seven industry sectors; and five-tier membership levels providing advocacy, networking, and business development benefits. PGCOC also organizes signature events including the Business & Economic Summit, Excellence In Business Awards Gala, and Annual Golf Tournament. The Chamber partners with Verizon on the Small Business Digital Ready Program and offers various committees for member engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Accelerator (ETAA) An 8-session in-person accelerator program designed for professionals ready to grow through acquiring an existing business. Covers opportunity identification, deal structuring, funding acquisition, transition navigation, and scaling strategies. Program investment is $199. Targeted at veterans, women-owned businesses, MBEs, and career transitioning professionals.
• Equity In Procurement Program A six-month training program that guides under-served small businesses through the steps required to apply for procurement opportunities with major corporations, including CareFirst, FSC First, Clark Construction, Pepco, Industrial Bank, Turner Construction, Hensel Phelps, and Luminis Health. Participants receive MBE certification through the Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council.
• Chamber Membership Five-tier annual membership effective July 2026: Jump Start ($650/year), Business Supporter ($1,000/year), Community Partner ($3,000/year), Enterprise Leader ($5,000/year), and Corporate Member ($7,000/year). Includes advocacy representation, networking, marketing visibility, business development resources, and leadership engagement opportunities for businesses in Prince George's County.
• Business & Economic Summit A recurring high-impact, half-day program highlighting major developments, innovations, and growth sectors driving Prince George's County forward. Features panels on Innovation/Entrepreneurship, Market Access/Procurement, Scaling/Ownership/Fund Creation, and a fireside chat on the county's economic landscape.
• Annual Golf Tournament Annual signature golf tournament event held at Oak Creek Golf Club in Upper Marlboro, MD. The 2025 event marked the 10th anniversary and welcomed more than 80 participants for networking and fundraising.
• Excellence In Business Awards Gala Annual awards gala recognizing outstanding businesses and leaders in Prince George's County. The 2026 event is scheduled for October 3, 2026.
• Industry Roundtables Quarterly gatherings convening key stakeholders, business leaders, and industry experts across seven industry verticals in Prince George's County: Logistics/Transportation/Distribution, Construction/Real Estate/Development, Professional/Business Services, Restaurant/Food/Beverage, Sports/Hospitality/Entertainment, Government Contracting/Consulting, and Information Technology/Cyber/Computing.
• Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Program A partnership program with Verizon offering free events, workshops, and training resources to help small businesses in Prince George's County improve their digital readiness.

Quantifiable outcome

• 19 businesses accepted into Equity in Procurement Cohort One from 26 applicants
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• FSC FirstcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on equity and inclusion grants aimed at creating new opportunities for local businesses. FSC First partners with PGCOC on the Equity in Procurement program designed to help businesses in Prince George's County become suppliers to CareFirst and other large corporations.
• CareFirstcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with CareFirst on equity and inclusion grants supporting supplier diversity. CareFirst provides procurement opportunities for minority-owned businesses through the PGCOC Equity in Procurement program.
• Clark ConstructionmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate partner in the Equity in Procurement program, providing contracting and procurement opportunities for participating minority-owned businesses.
• PepcomajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate partner providing procurement opportunities for minority-owned businesses through the Equity in Procurement program.
• Industrial BankmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate partner (Industry Bank) in the Equity in Procurement program providing financial services procurement opportunities.
• Turner ConstructionmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate partner in the Equity in Procurement program offering construction and contracting procurement opportunities.
• Hensel PhelpsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate partner providing procurement opportunities for minority-owned businesses through the Equity in Procurement program.
• Luminis HealthmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate partner (Luminus Health) in the Equity in Procurement program providing healthcare-related procurement opportunities.
• VerizoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Program, providing free digital readiness events and training for small businesses in Prince George's County.
• Capital Region Minority Supplier Development CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertification partnership through which Equity in Procurement program participants receive minority supplier certification. The first year membership is covered in the program.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• DC Chamber of Commerce: District-level chamber of commerce offering comparable membership tiers, advocacy, and signature events to PGCOC's member base, particularly for the District-based portion of PGCOC's reach.
• Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce: Maryland suburban county chamber providing the same SMB membership, advocacy, and event-based services. Closest model peer in terms of scale, geography, and operating structure.
• Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce: Adjacent-county chamber serving Montgomery County, MD, with a similar SMB-to-enterprise member mix, signature events, advocacy in Annapolis, and program-based revenue. Most directly comparable geographic peer within the same Washington Metropolitan market.
• Baltimore City Chamber of Commerce: Maryland metropolitan chamber operating a comparable local membership/event/advocacy model, competing for the same Maryland corporate partnerships.
• Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce: Major DC-metro chamber serving Northern Virginia with a similar dues-tiered structure, advocacy focus, and signature events. Competes directly for corporate member attention in the DMV region.
• Howard County Chamber of Commerce: Maryland suburban county chamber operating a comparable membership/advocacy/event model within the DC metropolitan region, targeting the same SMB and corporate member segments.

Broad incumbents

• Greater Washington Board of Trade: The largest regional business association in the Washington DC metro, representing major employers across DC/MD/VA. Operates with broader regional scope than PGCOC and competes for the same Fortune-tier corporate sponsorships.
• Maryland Chamber of Commerce: State-level Maryland chamber that complements PGCOC's county-level focus. PGCOC members are often also Maryland Chamber members, and the two compete for state-policy engagement.
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: National umbrella chamber representing the broader U.S. business community. Provides the policy, advocacy, and national-network layer that PGCOC leverages locally.

Regional players

• Charles County Chamber of Commerce: Smaller suburban Maryland county chamber within the broader DC metro, serving a comparable SMB/county membership base with similar events and advocacy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/PGCOC
• Facebookfacebook.com/pgchamberofcommerce
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/prince-george's-chamber-of-commerce
• Instagraminstagram.com/pgcoc_md

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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