Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce, CO

What Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce, CO does

The Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce, headquartered at 166 Second Street in Monument, Colorado, is a non-profit membership organization serving 500+ small and medium businesses across Northern El Paso County, including the communities of Monument, Palmer Lake, and northern Colorado Springs. Operated by a staff of 9 led by President & CEO Terri Hayes, the Chamber functions as the primary business advocacy, networking, and community engagement hub for the Tri-Lakes region, with a mandate spanning member marketing, civic representation, and economic development (including a related Economic Development Corporation).

The Chamber's core offering is a bundled membership package built on a third-party technology stack: the Chamber Nation platform for membership management, Weebly for e-commerce, and a Community Publishing System that delivers a searchable member directory, digital kiosk, member dashboards, a Community Clicker mobile app, and a job board. The product surface extends beyond digital tools to a year-round event calendar of 15+ programs including the 4th of July Street Fair (15,000-20,000 attendees, 160+ vendors), Monument Pours in the Park, Quarterly Member Luncheons, Business After Hours, a Networking Breakfast Club, the Annual Awards Dinner, ribbon cutting ceremonies, a monthly Education Series, and an organized Travel with the Chamber program.

Revenue is generated through five streams: recurring annual membership dues, tiered event sponsorships (Platinum, Gold, Silver), event ticket sales, vendor booth fees, and group travel packages. The go-to-market motion is community-led and event-driven, leveraging member referrals, direct outreach, and high-attendance festivals as both acquisition channels and revenue sources. The Chamber also serves non-member constituencies through its Business and Visitor Resource Center, providing regional information and visitor services.

Name

Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce, CO

Legal name

Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://trilakeschamber.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Non-profit chamber of commerce headquartered in Monument, Colorado, serving 500+ small and medium businesses across Northern El Paso County through networking events, a member directory and mobile app, signature community festivals, business advocacy, and economic development programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Monument

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees providing access to networking events, marketing tools, directory listing, and member benefits. Multiple plan options available based on choices made during joining or renewal.
2. Event Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships for Chamber events including Platinum, Gold, and Silver tier levels. Sponsors receive visibility through banners, booth space, tickets, and recognition in printed programs.
3. Event Ticket Sales: Revenue from tickets to Chamber events including Annual Awards Dinner, Quarterly Member Luncheons, State of the Region Luncheon, and networking events.
4. Vendor Fees: Fees charged to vendors for booth space at major events including the 4th of July Street Fair and Community Expo.
5. Travel Program: Group travel programs with the Chamber (e.g., Northern Italy and Switzerland trip at $3999 per person including airfare, hotels, meals, and day trips).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit membership organization that sells annual business memberships to local companies, providing access to networking events (Business After Hours, Quarterly Member Luncheons, Networking Breakfast Club), a member directory with digital marketing tools, signature community events (4th of July Street Fair, Monument Pours in the Park, Community & Business Expo), an Education Series, advocacy with local government, and a Business and Visitor Resource Center. The Chamber serves over 500 member businesses in Northern El Paso County, Colorado.

Product overview

The Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce operates as a business membership organization offering a comprehensive suite of programs and services rather than a single product. The core offerings include business networking services (Networking Breakfasts, Business After Hours, Quarterly Luncheons), a member directory with marketing tools, and signature community events (4th of July Street Fair, Monument Pours in the Park, Community Expo, Annual Awards Dinner). Additional services encompass an Education Series with monthly workshops, a Visitor Center providing regional tourism resources, ribbon cutting ceremonies for new businesses, sponsorship opportunities at various tiers, and Chamber orientation programs. The organization serves over 500 member businesses in the Tri-Lakes region of Northern El Paso County, Colorado, functioning as both a business advocacy group and community connector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chamber Membership Annual membership subscription for local businesses, providing access to the member directory, marketing landing pages, member dashboard, networking events, education series, advocacy, and a Community Clicker mobile app listing. Multiple plan options are available based on choices made when joining or renewing.
• Member Directory & Business Marketing Online member directory and business catalog platform that lists member businesses and provides dedicated marketing pages (10-12 per member) with full-service setup, integrated into the Community Publishing System and Community Clicker mobile app.
• Business Networking Events Recurring networking events for members including the Chamber Networking Breakfast Club, Business After Hours (monthly evening events hosted at member locations), and Quarterly Member Luncheons, designed to foster referrals and business connections.
• Community Events & Festivals Signature community events hosted by the Chamber including the 4th of July Street Fair and Beer Garden, Monument Pours in the Park libation festival, and the Community & Business Expo, which collectively drive 15,000+ attendees and 160+ vendors annually.
• Annual Awards Dinner & Gala Annual awards ceremony and gala recognizing local business excellence, with recognition categories including Business Person of the Year, Non-Profit of the Year, and Volunteer of the Year.
• Education Series Monthly educational workshops delivered in partnership with the Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center, covering business topics such as AI for business, marketing, hiring, and financial planning.
• State of the Tri-Lakes Region Luncheon Annual economic forum featuring regional leaders and keynote speakers (UCCS Economic Forum) discussing the local business climate, economic trends, and community development.
• Visitor Center & Tourism Resources Physical Business and Visitor Resource Center operated by the Chamber, providing local information, demographics, community links, and tourism resources for the Tri-Lakes region to visitors, residents, and prospective businesses.
• Sponsorship Opportunities Tiered event sponsorship packages (Platinum, Gold, Silver) providing brand visibility, booth space, tickets, banners, and recognition in printed programs across Chamber events.
• Travel with the Chamber Group international travel program for members, with bundled packages including airfare, hotels, meals, and day trips (e.g., the upcoming 2026 Northern Italy and Switzerland trip at $3,999 per person).
• Job Board & Classified Ads Online job board and classified advertising platform enabling Chamber members to post employment opportunities and business classifieds.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ member businesses trust the Chamber with their membership
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pikes Peak Small Business Development CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Chamber has an integral partnership with the Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center to provide educational opportunities for Chamber members and the community. The Monthly Education Series is a core Chamber program delivered in collaboration with this partner.
• Monument Hill Kiwanis ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-hosts the 4th of July parade with Monument Hill Kiwanis Club, with the children's parade at 9:30 AM followed by the main parade at 10:00 AM including a C130 flyover.
• Tri-Lakes YMCAcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Chamber partners with Tri-Lakes YMCA to host the annual Community & Business Expo, combining Chamber member visibility with YMCA community programming.
• Town of MonumentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Town of Monument is a key community partner, with the Chamber advocating for the business community and maintaining a close working relationship with local government. Town leadership participates in Chamber events including the State of the Tri-Lakes Region.
• Town of Palmer LakecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Town of Palmer Lake is a key community partner, with the Chamber serving the Tri-Lakes region including Palmer Lake. Town leadership participates in Chamber events.
• El Paso CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEl Paso County is a community partner referenced on the Chamber's website with County Commissioner Bill Wysong participating in Chamber events.
• UCCS Economic ForumcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe UCCS Economic Forum provides keynote speakers for the annual State of the Tri-Lakes Region event, with Program Director William Craighead delivering economic analysis from Federal Reserve to Front Range.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce: Suburban Douglas County chamber serving a similar affluent commuter community. Closely comparable in target members, event programming, and reliance on partnerships with local government and YMCA-type community institutions.
• Loveland Chamber of Commerce: Colorado-based chamber serving a similar mid-sized community with comparable programming: business networking events, member directory, advocacy, and community festivals. Mirrors Tri-Lakes' structure and SMB customer base.
• Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC: The largest nearby chamber/economic development organization serving Colorado Springs and El Paso County. Directly comparable in mission (business advocacy, networking, events) and geographic overlap, though materially larger in scale and budget than Tri-Lakes.
• Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce: Suburban Denver-area chamber of comparable size and suburban-Colorado community profile. Closely comparable in operating model (membership dues, events, ribbon cuttings, member directory) and member base composition.
• Parker Chamber of Commerce: Suburban Colorado chamber serving a fast-growing Douglas County community. Highly comparable in suburban SMB membership base, signature community events, and reliance on dues plus sponsorships.

Broad incumbents

• Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce: The largest chamber in Colorado and a broad-incumbent peer. Same industry and same core service lines (advocacy, networking, events, member directory) but at metropolitan scale with a far larger staff and budget.

Others

• Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving Colorado: Trust-and-accreditation body that competes for the same SMB 'credibility signal' wallet share. While not a chamber, it serves similar SMBs seeking local reputation and consumer trust endorsements.
• SCORE: National SBA partner providing free business mentoring and education. Comparable to Tri-Lakes' Education Series with Pikes Peak SBDC; not a dues-collecting chamber but addresses overlapping SMB needs (education, networking, mentorship).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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