Bixby Metro Chamber Of Commerce

What Bixby Metro Chamber Of Commerce does

The Bixby Metro Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit membership organization incorporated in 1947 and headquartered at The HUB, 12 West Dawes Avenue in downtown Bixby, Oklahoma. The Chamber serves nearly 500 member businesses ranging from solo entrepreneurs to large corporations across the Bixby and South Tulsa areas, providing business networking, advocacy with local/state/federal government, marketing and visibility programs, leadership development, and community-building events. Core products include Chamber Membership, the Business Directory, signature events (UnGala, Golf Classic, Business@Lunch, Elevate Women, Sunrise Social, Sip & Sync), publications (Bixby Living Guide, Business Guide, Move to Bixby Guide, Weekly eNewsletter, New Resident Packet), and The HUB facility offering event space, coworking desks, mail, and print services.

The Chamber is supported by a 15-member Board of Directors and operates with a small staff of 1-10 employees, including President/CEO Krystal Crockett and Vice President of Operations Stacey Weatherly. Revenue is generated through six distinct streams: membership dues (subscription/recurring), event and program sponsorships, publication advertising, The HUB space rentals, mail/print services, and partner referral programs (e.g., Sundance Office, Vision Care Direct). The Chamber has been recognized annually since 2010 by the American Chamber of Commerce Executives as a Top 10 Chamber in the Nation for Number of New Members and New Member Dollars.

A related 501(c)(3) entity, the Bixby Development Foundation, was established in 2019 to handle economic development, job attraction and retention, startup resources, and leadership programs including Leadership Bixby and the Entrepreneurial Summit. The Chamber's go-to-market is community-led, leveraging signature events, publications, referral-based word-of-mouth, and direct outreach to drive membership acquisition, while serving as the lead organization for primary jobs, industrial, and office recruitment in partnership with the City of Bixby.

Name

Bixby Metro Chamber Of Commerce

Legal name

Bixby Metro Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://bixbychamber.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Bixby Metro Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit Chamber serving nearly 500 member businesses in Bixby and South Tulsa, Oklahoma since 1947. It provides networking, advocacy, events, publications, leadership development, and facility rentals through The HUB, supported by sponsorships and partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bixby

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from businesses ranging from solo entrepreneurs to corporations, providing access to networking, advocacy, and member benefits.
2. Event Sponsorships: Revenue from sponsoring signature events, legislative events, community events, programs, and marketing promotions including UnGala, Golf Classic, Business@Lunch, Elevate Women, Sunrise Social, Sip & Sync, and more.
3. The HUB Space Rentals: Event space rental income from The HUB facility, including round tables and folding chairs capacity up to 95, plus office and desk space rentals (Open Desk Monthly $250, Daily $25).
4. Publication Advertising: Advertising revenue from Bixby Living Guide, Bixby Business Guide, Move to Bixby Guide, eNews Weekly Newsletter, Fast Forward, and other publications distributed to members and community.
5. Mail and Print Services: Mail service at $50/month and print services (B&W $0.02/page, Color $0.08/page) provided to desk space members and the community.
6. Partnership Programs: Revenue from partner programs including Sundance Office/Bixby Chamber Program providing office supplies to members, and Vision Care Direct vision benefit plans.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Bixby Metro Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit business association that delivers member-based services including business networking, advocacy with local/state/federal government, marketing visibility through publications and digital channels, signature community events, shared workspace and event venue access at The HUB, and leadership development programs. It serves nearly 500 member businesses in the Bixby and South Tulsa region with annual membership dues, event sponsorships, and publication advertising as its primary revenue sources.

Product overview

Bixby Metro Chamber of Commerce operates as a chamber of commerce organization offering a membership-based platform with nearly 500 member businesses. The core product is Chamber Membership providing networking, advocacy, and marketing services. Key products include: The HUB (event space and desk rental facility), Leadership Bixby (7-session annual leadership program), Events Program (signature events like UnGala, Golf Classic, Business@Lunch), Sponsorship Programs, and Publications (Bixby Living Guide, Bixby Business Guide, Move to Bixby Guide, Economic Profile, and Weekly eNewsletter). The Bixby Development Foundation (501(c)(3) nonprofit subsidiary) runs entrepreneurial and economic development programs including Entrepreneurial Summit and Ideas & Insights. The Business Directory and Job Postings serve as member discovery and employment resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The HUB: A facility and event space operated by the Bixby Metro Chamber & Bixby Development Foundation, offering open office space for daily or monthly use and event space for events of various sizes. Located at 12 West Dawes Avenue in downtown Bixby.

Products and services

• Chamber Membership
• The HUB Facility Rentals
• Leadership Bixby
• Signature Events Program
• Entrepreneurial Summit
• Ideas & Insights
• Bixby Development Foundation Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% more likely to purchase from Chamber members
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Sundance OfficecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSundance Office/Bixby Chamber Program provides Chamber members with free next-day delivery, same-day rescue delivery in Tulsa area, no minimum orders, no contracts or sign-up fees, and custom 'Bixby Chamber Exclusive Pricing' on 150 top items.
• Vision Care DirectcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerVision Care Direct partners with Bixby Chamber to provide members with access to a vision benefit plan that is simple, flexible, and affordable for changing the way people see the world.
• LamarmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for Chamber events and programs, providing advertising and promotional support for the Chamber community.
• Tulsa OilersmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for Chamber events, providing community support and promotional opportunities.
• BTC BroadbandmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor and telecommunications provider for Bixby, supporting Chamber initiatives and community development.
• Mabrey BankmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor providing financial support for Chamber programs and community initiatives.
• Tulsa TechmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor sponsor and educational partner supporting workforce development and Chamber educational programs.
• City of BixbycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBMC works directly with city government on economic development, land acquisition, small area plans, and finance needs. BMC is the lead organization for primary jobs, industrial and office recruitment in Bixby.
• Bixby Optimist ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCivic organization partnership for community development and fundraising.
• Rotary Club of BixbyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCivic organization partnership for community development and fundraising.
• Better Business BureauminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for business ethics and consumer protection in the Bixby community.
• Tulsa's FutureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional economic development initiative for Tulsa area business growth.
• INCOGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndian Nations Council of Governments regional planning partnership.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Greater Oklahoma City Chamber: State-level chamber of commerce offering membership, networking, advocacy, and economic development services to Oklahoma businesses. Comparable mission and revenue model (dues, events, sponsorships) but a much larger metro area.
• Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce: Oklahoma-based chamber serving a similar mid-sized suburban business community. Comparable in service mix (membership, events, advocacy, publications) and mid-market positioning.
• Norman Chamber of Commerce: Oklahoma city-level chamber serving a comparable mix of SMB and enterprise members with networking, advocacy, and community events. Closely comparable by mission and non-profit structure.
• Tulsa Regional Chamber: The largest regional chamber of commerce in the Tulsa metro area, serving a comparable member base of businesses and providing networking, advocacy, and economic development services. Most closely comparable by mission and target customer, though operating at a larger regional scale.
• Owasso Chamber of Commerce: Tulsa-metro suburb chamber with a comparable membership, event, and economic development model. Direct suburban peer operating in the same regional employer market.
• Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce: Nearby Tulsa-metro suburb chamber serving a similar SMB-heavy membership base with comparable networking, event, and economic development programming. Head-to-head comparable by size and target market.
• Jenks Chamber of Commerce: Chamber serving the city of Jenks, adjacent to Bixby in the South Tulsa corridor. Highly comparable by size, suburban Tulsa-metro positioning, and SMB member profile.

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: National umbrella chamber of commerce offering advocacy, networking, and member services at the federal level. Larger, broader incumbent that intersects with Bixby Metro Chamber's advocacy mission but does not compete locally.
• National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB): National small-business membership organization providing advocacy, resources, and networking to SMBs. Adjacent incumbent serving an overlapping SMB constituency with a federal rather than local remit.

Others

• GrowthZone (formerly ChamberMaster): Software vendor whose ChamberMaster platform is used by Bixby Metro Chamber for member management, event registration, and the member portal. Direct ecosystem enabler rather than a peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bixbychamber
• Facebookfacebook.com/BixbyMetroChamber
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bixby-metro-chamber-of-commerce

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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