Algonquin Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce

What Algonquin Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce does

The Algonquin Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce is a private non-profit chamber of commerce founded in 1952 and headquartered at 2200 Harnish Dr., Algonquin, Illinois. It serves businesses and civic organizations across Algonquin, Lake in the Hills, Huntley, Crystal Lake, and Cary in McHenry County, providing business membership, networking events, advocacy, educational programming, and community resources. Membership is structured in five annual tiers — Non-Profit ($205), Basic ($390), Silver ($750), Gold ($1,500), and Platinum ($2,500) — with a one-time $25 administrative fee for new members and automatic annual renewal.

The organization operates no proprietary technology; its digital infrastructure is built on the GrowthZone membership management platform, which powers the public website (alchamber.com), the member portal (members.alchamber.com), event registration, the business directory, job postings, and member-to-member discounts. Service delivery is event-centric, with recurring programming including After Hours/Happy Hour, Cup of Joe, Luncheons, Multi-Chamber Events, Ribbon Cuttings, Young Professionals, Women on the Move, and Webinars, alongside annual signature events such as the Chamber Awards, Annual Gala, Golf Outing, and Wine & Dessert Walk. Membership acquisition is community-led, driven by referrals, networking attendance, and directory visibility, with no formal sales motion.

The Chamber has an affiliated Chamber Foundation that supports community initiatives, and is governed by a Board of Directors with day-to-day management handled by a small staff of 1–10 employees led by Executive Director Kaleb Price. The organization is affiliated with the US Chamber of Commerce and partners with entities such as the Algonquin Area Public Library District for joint programming. Premium members include regional and national brands (FNBO, Advocate Sherman Hospital, Mercyhealth, Northwestern Medicine, Chick-fil-A, Floor & Decor, Flood Brothers, MSUFCU, Northwest Herald) alongside local independents spanning financial services, healthcare, hospitality, retail, home services, and professional services.

Name

Algonquin Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

Algonquin/Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://alchamber.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Algonquin Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce is a 1952-founded non-profit chamber of commerce serving businesses across Algonquin, Lake in the Hills, Huntley, Crystal Lake, and Cary in McHenry County, Illinois through tiered annual membership, networking events, and community advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Algonquin

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 at various tiers (Basic $390, Non-Profit $205, Silver $750, Gold $1,500, Platinum $2,500) with a one-time $25 admin fee for new members. Annual renewal is automatic unless cancelled.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Algonquin Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit local business association founded in 1952 that sells tiered business memberships and delivers networking events, advocacy, and community promotion services to companies in the Algonquin and Lake in the Hills, Illinois area. Membership is offered in five priced tiers (Basic, Non-Profit, Silver, Gold, Platinum) along with event sponsorships.

Product overview

The Algonquin Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce operates as a membership-based business organization offering a tiered membership structure with five levels: Basic Membership ($390/year), Non-Profit Membership ($205/year for 501c3 organizations), Silver Membership ($750/year), Gold Membership ($1,500/year), and Platinum Membership ($2,500/year). The chamber provides member services including business networking groups, job postings, a business directory, marketing resources, and community events. The organization is built on the GrowthZone membership management platform and uses ChamberMaster software for member management and event coordination.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Basic Membership

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• US Chamber of CommercecoreOthersAffiliation with US Chamber of Commerce providing access to national resources, updates, and broader business community connections.
• GrowthZonecoreTechnology or IntegrationMembership management software platform powering the Chamber's website, member portal, event management, and business directory.
• FNBOflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum member; provides testimonial about Chamber value for professional development and community engagement.
• Advocate Sherman HospitalflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum member; major healthcare provider in the community with significant business presence.
• MercyhealthflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum member; regional healthcare system serving the Algonquin/Lake in the Hills area.
• Northwestern MedicineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver member; healthcare provider offering medical services in the region.
• Floods Royal FlushflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum member; plumbing and septic services business.
• Flood BrothersflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum member; waste disposal and environmental services.
• Fox River MedSpaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold member; medical spa and wellness services provider.
• Birdie Heating & CoolingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold member; HVAC services company serving local communities.
• Dental SymphonyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember; dental practice that benefited from Chamber ribbon cutting event for community introduction.
• Algonquin Area Public LibraryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember; public library serving as community resource and partner for programs and events.
• Algonquin Area Public Library DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosts community events such as 'Plant a Seed, READ!' Summer Reading Challenge, connecting library services with Chamber business community.
• Algonquin/Lake in the Hills Chamber FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeparate foundation entity supporting Chamber mission and community initiatives.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• BNI (Business Network International): Structured referral-based business networking organization with local chapters; competes with chambers for SMB networking and lead-generation membership dollars.
• SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives): Nonprofit providing free mentoring, workshops, and resources to small businesses; overlaps with chambers on educational programming and small-business support services.

Direct peers

• Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce: Local chamber in adjacent McHenry County community offering tiered membership dues, networking groups, ribbon cuttings, and a business directory, serving overlapping SMB populations.
• Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce: Nearby McHenry County chamber offering tiered membership, networking events, and community programs to local businesses in the same regional market.
• Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce: Adjacent McHenry County chamber with similar tiered membership, networking groups, and community events serving comparable SMB demographics.
• McHenry County Chamber of Commerce: County-level chamber overlapping the Algonquin/Lake in the Hills service area, providing tiered membership and advocacy, and explicitly referenced in the company's Multi-Chamber Events.
• Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce: Neighboring regional chamber serving the greater Elgin area with tiered membership, networking events, business directory, and community programming—directly comparable in mission and operating model to Algonquin/Lake in the Hills Chamber.

Regional players

• Lake County Chamber of Commerce: Regional chamber serving businesses in adjacent Lake County, Illinois, with tiered membership and networking events serving a different but comparable suburban Chicago market.

Broad incumbents

• Illinois State Chamber of Commerce: Statewide business association providing membership, advocacy, and policy resources for Illinois businesses, operating as a larger umbrella above local chambers.
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: National business membership organization and the parent affiliation of local chambers; offers overlapping advocacy, networking, and resources but at a much larger scale and broader scope than a single-county chamber.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCd9iaGpRkOz38IxcRsejRZw
• Facebookfacebook.com/ALChamber
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/algonquin-lake-in-the-hills-chamber-of-commerce
• Instagraminstagram.com/alglithchamber
• Xx.com/alcoc

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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