Putnam Chamber of Commerce

What Putnam Chamber of Commerce does

The Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce is a private nonprofit business membership organization founded in 1979 and headquartered at 108 West Marion Street, Eatonton, Georgia. It serves as the principal chamber-of-commerce body for Eatonton and Putnam County, representing more than 300 investor businesses and organizations spanning banking, healthcare, utilities, real estate, education, agriculture, government, and the arts. Its core offering is a tiered annual membership ("investment") structure ranging from $75 (Friend of the Chamber, individuals only) to $5,000 (Legacy Investor), with intermediate Business ($300), Executive ($600), Visionary ($1,200), Trustee ($2,500) tiers and a 50% discount for qualifying nonprofits; optional Chairman's Club and 110% Club add-ons provide premium recognition and event access. Revenue is supplemented by event sponsorships and registrations across signature programs including the Sweet Tee Off Golf Tournament (12th annual, funding four annual scholarships), Taste of Eatonton, the Annual Awards Dinner, Chamber Games, Business After Hours, the Women in Business Lunch & Learn series, and the Business Breakfast Series.

The chamber's go-to-market combines self-serve online membership enrollment through business.eatonton.com with direct sales via staff and an ambassador volunteer program. Distribution and member engagement span Facebook, Instagram, a weekly Constant Contact e-newsletter, the quarterly Business View magazine (print and Issuu digital), and a physical office open Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM. Institutional differentiators include a 1990-launched Leadership Putnam program that has produced over 600 community-leader alumni, accreditations from the Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (GACCE) and the Better Business Bureau, and affiliations with the U.S. Chamber and Georgia Chamber federations, the latter providing access to programs such as the Drugs Don't Work workers comp discount and Georgia Chamber Smart Plan health insurance. Strategic community partnerships with Visit Eatonton, the City of Eatonton, Putnam County, the Putnam Development Authority, and the Putnam County Charter School System anchor the chamber's role as the regional economic-development convener.

The organization operates with a small staff of 1-10 employees under President/CEO Robbie King and Public Relations Director Rachael Bradley, governed by a board chaired by Ford Jones (J.V. Dell P.C., Attorneys at Law). Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the chamber is not affiliated with any parent company, does not have subsidiaries, and has no external funding rounds, indicating an independent nonprofit funded almost entirely by membership dues, event revenues, and sponsorships. There is no proprietary technology product, no app, and no AI or data-driven offering; the underlying technology stack is limited to a WordPress-based website, an investor portal, and standard email and social media channels.

Name

Putnam Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://eatonton.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit business membership organization founded in 1979 that represents 300+ investor businesses in Eatonton and Putnam County, Georgia. It generates revenue through tiered annual membership dues ($75-$5,000), event sponsorships, and programs including Leadership Putnam.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Eatonton

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 / Investor Investment: Annual membership fees at multiple investment levels ranging from $75 to $5,000 annually. Revenue is recurring as memberships are renewed annually. Tiered benefits incentivize higher investment levels.
2. Event Sponsorships and Registrations: Revenue generated from event participation fees and sponsorships including Sweet Tee Off Golf Tournament, Taste of Eatonton, Annual Awards Dinner, and Chamber Games. Includes team registrations, sponsorship tiers, and individual ticket sales.
3. Non-Profit Memberships: Non-profit organizations receive 50% discount on any membership investment level, providing accessible tier for community organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce operates as a nonprofit business membership organization providing tiered investor memberships ($75 to $5,000 annually), signature community events (golf tournaments, food tastings, awards dinners), networking programs (Business After Hours, Women in Business), and the Leadership Putnam professional development program. The chamber advocates for local businesses, facilitates referrals, publishes Business View Magazine, and connects members to resources including SCORE mentoring, Small Business Development Center, and Georgia/U.S. Chamber Federation benefits.

Product overview

The Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce operates as a membership-based business organization offering a tiered membership structure with six investment levels ranging from $75 to $5,000 annually, plus non-profit discounts. The chamber's core offerings include networking events (Business After Hours, Women in Business Luncheons), signature events (Sweet Tee Off Golf Tournament, Annual Awards Dinner, Taste of Eatonton, Chamber Games), and the Leadership Putnam professional development program. The organization also publishes the quarterly Business View Magazine and maintains an online investor directory. The product portfolio functions as a unified chamber membership platform with events, publications, and programs designed to support economic development in Eatonton and Putnam County.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Investor Membership
• Executive Investor Membership
• Visionary Investor Membership
• Trustee Investor Membership
• Legacy Investor Membership
• Non-Profit Investor Membership
• Friend of the Chamber Membership
• Sweet Tee Off Golf Tournament
• Taste of Eatonton
• Annual Dinner Awards
• Chamber Games
• Business After Hours
• Women in Business Lunch & Learn Series
• Business Breakfast Series
• Leadership Putnam Program
• Business View Magazine
• Ambassador Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 600 Leadership Putnam graduates since 1990
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Visit EatontoncoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022Visit Eatonton is a community partner of the chamber, serving as the destination marketing organization for Eatonton and Putnam County. The partnership promotes tourism and economic development in the region.
• Putnam CountycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPutnam County government is a community partner working with the chamber on economic development initiatives and community programs for Eatonton and Putnam County.
• City of EatontoncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCity of Eatonton is a community partner collaborating on business development, tourism promotion, and community vitality initiatives.
• Putnam Development AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic development authority serving as a community partner focused on business recruitment, retention, and expansion in Putnam County.
• Putnam County Charter School SystemcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal school system is a community partner supporting workforce development and educational initiatives in partnership with the chamber.
• U.S. Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAffiliated with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Chamber offers complimentary U.S. Chamber Federation Membership to qualifying businesses with 10 or fewer employees.
• Georgia Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAffiliated with the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. Chamber offers complimentary Georgia Chamber Federation Membership to qualifying businesses with 10 or fewer employees.
• Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (GACCE)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe chamber holds accreditation from GACCE, indicating professional standards and practices in chamber management.
• Better Business Bureau (BBB)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe chamber maintains BBB accreditation and displays the BBB Business Review seal, demonstrating commitment to ethical business practices.
• SCORE Middle GeorgiacoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSCORE provides free, confidential business mentoring, workshops, and business tools to chamber members. Access provided through the chamber for investor businesses.
• Small Business Development Center (SBDC) - Macon OfficecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSBDC, a service of The University of Georgia, provides tools, training, and resources for small business growth. The chamber provides referral access to the SBDC Macon Office at 4875 Riverside Drive, Suite 202, Macon, GA.
• U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSBA is referenced as a resource partner providing counseling, capital, and contracting expertise. The chamber connects members to SBA resources and the Georgia district office.
• Rock Eagle 4-H CenterminorGTM or Marketing Partner4-H Center serves as venue partner for Leadership Putnam retreat weekend and graduation dinner. Located at Rock Eagle Rd, Eatonton, GA.
• Harbor Club Golf CourseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for the annual Sweet Tee Off Golf Tournament. Located in the Eatonton/Putnam County area.
• Digital.comminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDigital.com provides resources for women-owned small businesses referenced on the chamber's business resources page.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Georgia Chamber of Commerce: State-level chamber of commerce federation for Georgia, of which the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber is an affiliate member. Operates the same membership-organization model but at statewide scale with policy advocacy and federation services.
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: National-level chamber federation, of which the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber is an affiliate. Provides the federation relationship the local chamber offers to qualifying members, and represents the broader incumbent in the same organizational category.

Direct peers

• Athens Area Chamber of Commerce: Regional chamber serving the Athens-Clarke County area in northeast Georgia. Comparable tiered membership and event-driven chamber model, though serving a larger and more urban-adjacent market than Eatonton-Putnam.
• Lake Country Regional Chamber of Commerce: Local chamber serving the Lake Oconee / Greene County region immediately adjacent to Eatonton-Putnam County. Operates the same small-staff, membership-tiered, event-driven chamber model in a closely overlapping rural-lakeside market.
• Greater Milledgeville Area Chamber of Commerce: Neighboring Georgia chamber serving Baldwin County / Milledgeville, a comparable small-city/rural-county market to Eatonton-Putnam. Competes for regional mindshare and operates a similar membership, events, and advocacy model.
• Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce: Regional chamber serving the Macon-Bibb County area in central Georgia, including the SBDC Macon Office referenced as a partner by Eatonton-Putnam. Same business model of tiered membership, events, advocacy, and community economic development.
• Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce: Regional chamber serving the Augusta metro area in eastern Georgia. Comparable tiered membership, networking events, and economic development programming, scaled to a larger but still non-Atlanta market.

Regional players

• Newton County Chamber of Commerce: Local chamber serving Covington/Newton County, Georgia. Operates a comparable small-staff, membership-and-events chamber model in a similar central-Georgia exurban/rural mix, but in a distinct geographic territory from Eatonton-Putnam.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/EatontonPutnamChamber
• Instagraminstagram.com/eatontonputnamchamber
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eatonton-putnam-chamber-of-commerce

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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