Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce

What Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce does

The Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit membership organization established in 2002 to serve as the official Chamber of Commerce and tourism center for Queen Creek, Arizona. It operates as a community-based business association led by President & CEO Chris Clark and supported by 8 staff members, providing advocacy, networking, workforce development, and civic engagement services to local businesses and residents.

The Chamber's offerings are organized around three programmatic pillars: QC Connects (networking events including the Network QC Luncheon, Women in Business Conference, Business Awards Dinner, QC Morning Mix, QC Lunch Break, and referral groups), QC Leads (public-policy advocacy at local, state, and federal levels), and QC Works (workforce development including the Queen Creek Student Chamber, Business and Education Summit, and Student Entrepreneurship Program). Additional services include the National Civics Bee regional competition, Start Smart Grow Smart business-development series with Maricopa County SBDC, the Queen Creek Job Board, SizeUp Arizona market research tool, and the Explore Queen Creek tourism platform. Technology is limited to a WordPress website, email newsletters via MailList Manage, and standard social media channels.

The Chamber generates revenue through three primary streams: annual membership dues ranging from $390 to $5,000 across tiers, ticket sales and fees for events (e.g., $15-$20 per attendee for Network QC Luncheons), and corporate sponsorships from entities including Salt River Project, Dignity Health, Charter One, LG Energy Solution Arizona, Mesa Gateway Airport, Academy Bank, EPCOR, and Southwest Gas. Its members are predominantly local SMBs, with notable mid-market members such as First Credit Union.

Name

Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://queencreekchamber.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit founded in 2002 serving as the official Chamber and tourism center for Queen Creek, Arizona, delivering membership, networking, advocacy, and workforce-development programs to local businesses and residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chamber of Commerce Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

Keywords

• Business networking services
• Membership association
• Workforce development programs
• Business advocacy services
• Community event management

Headquarters

HQ city

Queen Creek

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 from local businesses ranging from $390 to $5,000 per year based on membership tier level. Members receive advocacy representation, networking opportunities, marketing visibility, and exclusive member discounts.
2. Event Revenue: Revenue from ticket sales for networking events (Network QC Luncheons, Women in Business Conference, Business Awards Dinner), educational workshops, and business development series. Events range from $15-$20 per attendee for luncheons to larger sponsorship packages.
3. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships for Chamber events and programs including Women in Business Conference, National Civics Bee, Business Awards Dinner, and Queen Creek Works workforce initiatives. Sponsors receive visibility and brand placement at Chamber events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit membership association that provides business networking, advocacy, and workforce development services to local businesses in Queen Creek, Arizona. Its core offerings include tiered annual membership subscriptions ($390-$5,000), signature events such as the Business Awards Dinner and Women in Business Conference, the National Civics Bee competition, and programs like Start Smart Grow Smart (business development series), Student Entrepreneurship Program, and Chamber Referral Group. The Chamber also operates the SizeUp Arizona market research tool and Queen Creek Job Board as member resources.

Product overview

The Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce operates as a service organization offering a portfolio of programs and events rather than a unified technology product. The Chamber's offerings are organized into three main pillars: Queen Creek Connects (networking events and programs including Network QC Luncheon, Women in Business Conference, and various mixer events), Queen Creek Leads (advocacy and public policy initiatives), and Queen Creek Works (workforce development including student programs and the Business and Education Summit). Additional services include the annual Business Awards Dinner, Job & Career Expo, Start Smart Grow Smart business development series, Student Entrepreneurship Program, National Civics Bee competition, SizeUp Arizona market research tool, and a Queen Creek Job Board. The Chamber also publishes a Relocation Magazine for community engagement.

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Brands

• QC Connects: Networking program connecting members with each other and the community
• QC Leads
• QC Works
• Explore Queen Creek
• Network QC
• QC Morning Mix
• QC Lunch Break
• Business Builders

Products and services

• Chamber Membership Annual tiered membership subscription for local Queen Creek businesses, with dues ranging from $390 to $5,000 per year. Members receive statewide political advocacy, networking opportunities through events and the Chamber Referral Group, marketing visibility through the website directory and publications, exclusive member-only discounts, and access to workforce development resources. Membership tiers offer progressively enhanced benefits including directory listings, referral group access, event sponsorship opportunities, and leadership engagement.
• Women in Business Conference Bi-annual conference empowering women through mentoring, education, and networking, featuring keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities with women-owned businesses. Sponsored by Academy Bank as presenting sponsor.
• Business Awards Dinner Annual awards ceremony held at Encanterra Country Club recognizing outstanding businesses, educators, volunteers, and community leaders. Awards include Business of the Year, Emerging Business of the Year, Educator of the Year, and Volunteer of the Year, with the 2026 edition scheduled for September 24, 2026.
• Queen Creek Job & Career Expo Annual hiring event connecting businesses with local talent, hosting employers across multiple industries including healthcare, retail, construction, education, and hospitality. Hosted at Chandler-Gilbert Community College Williams Field Campus in partnership with Maricopa County and Pinal County ARIZONA@WORK.
• Start Smart Grow Smart No-cost five-week business development series presented by Maricopa County Small Business Development Center, covering business planning, marketing, financial management, and operations for entrepreneurs and small business owners.
• Student Entrepreneurship Program Youth program providing workshops on financial literacy, entrepreneurship, business planning, and leadership development for teens aged 13-17, including financial literacy workshops presented by Academy Bank.
• National Civics Bee Annual nonpartisan civics competition for middle school students organized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, encouraging civic engagement and community problem-solving. Regional competition hosted by the Chamber with sponsorship from Southwest Gas and Arizona State University.
• SizeUp Arizona Market research and competitive analysis tool available through the Chamber for businesses to analyze market data, customer demographics, and competitive positioning.
• Chamber Referral Group Business referral networking group for premium Chamber members providing structured opportunities for member-to-member referrals.
• Queen Creek Job Board Online job board hosted on the Explore Queen Creek platform connecting employers with job seekers in the Queen Creek area.

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Maricopa County Small Business Development Center (SBDC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2026The Chamber partners with Maricopa County SBDC to host the Start Smart Grow Smart business development series, a no-cost five-week program providing practical tools and expert guidance for entrepreneurs and small business owners. The partnership delivers business planning, marketing, financial management, and operations workshops at the Chamber office.
• Maricopa County and Pinal County ARIZONA@WORKcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 May 2026Joint partnership to host hiring events connecting local employers with job seekers across multiple industries. The collaboration leverages county workforce development resources and job training programs to support regional employment needs.
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Chamber hosts the National Civics Bee Regional Competition, organized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. This annual nonpartisan civics competition encourages civic engagement among middle school students and their families.
• Academy BanksecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerAcademy Bank serves as presenting sponsor for the Women in Business Conference and hosts the Student Entrepreneurship Program's financial literacy workshop 'Money Matters: Building Smart Financial Habits Early'.
• Arizona State UniversitysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerASU serves as sponsor for the National Civics Bee regional competition. The Chamber also partners with ASU Polytechnic Campus as event venue for civics bee activities.
• Salt River Project (SRP)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSRP is the presenting sponsor for the 2026 Business Awards Dinner and supports various Chamber programs. SRP is a not-for-profit public power utility serving over 1 million customers in central Arizona.
• Arizona Chamber of Commerce and IndustrysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level Chamber partner that hosts the National Civics Bee state competition where regional winners advance to compete for additional prizes.
• Queen Creek IndependentsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal media partner for the Town Council Candidate Forum, providing voter education and community engagement coverage for Chamber-organized civic events.
• Chandler-Gilbert Community CollegesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for the August 6, 2026 hiring event at the Williams Field Campus. Partnership supports workforce development and employment connection initiatives.
• EPCORsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerVideo production sponsor for the 'Meet the Candidate' video series supporting voter education and civic engagement initiatives.
• Southwest GassecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for National Civics Bee regional competition supporting civic education programs for middle school students.
• Local Business Leaders (Sossaman Farms, WoodBarn BBQ, Switch Brews)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured panelists at the June Network QC Luncheon discussing how Queen Creek's growth creates opportunities for small business owners who have grown alongside the community.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Greater Phoenix Chamber: The dominant regional Chamber in the Phoenix metro; operates a wider portfolio (regional advocacy, talent initiatives, major events) but addresses overlapping member services and competes for the same East Valley corporate sponsors.
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: The national umbrella Chamber; the Queen Creek Chamber hosts the U.S. Chamber Foundation's National Civics Bee and is effectively part of its affiliate network — relevant as the parent-tier peer for brand and program affiliation.
• Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Statewide Chamber that the Queen Creek Chamber already partners with for the National Civics Bee; provides overlapping statewide advocacy and policy representation at a different geographic tier.

Direct peers

• Tempe Chamber of Commerce: East Valley municipal Chamber with comparable member services, networking events, and advocacy role; competes with the Queen Creek Chamber for regional SMB members and event sponsors.
• Chandler Chamber of Commerce: Adjacent East Valley municipal Chamber with a comparable mix of membership tiers, networking events, and workforce partnerships including Chandler-Gilbert Community College — a partner the Queen Creek Chamber also works with.
• Gilbert Chamber of Commerce: Direct neighboring East Valley municipal Chamber with overlapping member demographics, SMB-focused events, and advocacy function; the closest geographic peer in Queen Creek's competitive set.
• Mesa Chamber of Commerce: Larger Arizona municipal Chamber serving the East Valley; offers the same core membership/advocacy/event services and competes for the same regional employer sponsorships (e.g., Mesa Gateway Airport, a Queen Creek Chamber Champion).
• Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce: Another Arizona municipal Chamber serving a similarly affluent, fast-growing East Valley market with tiered membership, networking events, advocacy, and workforce programs — making it the most directly comparable peer by geography, scale, and service mix.
• Surprise Regional Chamber of Commerce: Growing West Valley Arizona municipal Chamber with similar fast-growth-market dynamics and small-team operating model; structurally comparable as a peer Chamber serving a rapidly expanding suburban community.

Regional players

• Glendale Chamber of Commerce: Arizona municipal Chamber serving a different sub-market of the Phoenix metro; comparable programmatic structure but does not directly compete for Queen Creek-area members.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/queen-creek-chamber-of-commerce
• Instagraminstagram.com/queencreekchamber

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Profiles1 record

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