Wells County Chamber of Commerce

What Wells County Chamber of Commerce does

Wells County Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit membership organization headquartered at 211 Water St, Bluffton, Indiana, founded in 1914 to serve businesses across Wells County. It functions as the principal local chamber of commerce for the county, providing a member directory, event calendar, job postings, ribbon-cutting services, and structured networking programs including Business After Hours, Business Before Hours, and Business DURING Hours. It also operates a Chamber Bucks gift certificate program, a Member 2 Member discount network, and a Leadership Academy with supporting professional development offerings such as a Women in Leadership Breakfast, Lunch and Learn series, and OSHA 10-Hour Safety Training. Recurring signature events include the 39th Annual Golf Expo and the AdamsWells HR Group Luncheon.

The chamber operates on the GrowthZone platform for membership management, event scheduling, and directory operations, and is staffed by a small team of 1–10 employees. Its member base spans Diamond-level sponsors such as AdamsWells Internet Telecom, Bluffton Regional Medical Center, Dauch Corporation, Edge Manufacturing, James S. Jackson Company, and WEG Commercial Motors, plus 50+ Gold-level members across healthcare, manufacturing, financial services, retail, and utilities.

Revenue is generated through tiered membership dues, event registration and sponsorship (e.g., Chamber Golf Expo team packages at $400 and Golfers Packages at $2,000), and Chamber Bucks gift certificate sales. Distribution channels include a monthly newsletter, social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn), website, and in-person community events. The chamber is formally partnered with regional and statewide bodies including NEIN Advocates, the Indiana Small Business Development Center, SCORE Northeast Indiana, The Fortitude Fund, the Northeast Indiana Innovation Center, and Wells County Economic Development.

Name

Wells County Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

Wells County Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://wellscoc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1914

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Wells County Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit founded in 1914 that serves businesses in Wells County, Indiana, via membership dues, events, networking programs, a member directory, and professional development offerings, with 1–10 employees and a Diamond and Gold tier membership base.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Association Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Marketplace & Commerce Communities (BPAMABAO)

Keywords

• Business networking services
• Community chamber membership
• Local economic development
• Member directory listings
• Small business advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Bluffton

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, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The Chamber generates revenue through annual membership dues from local businesses in Wells County. Membership provides access to networking events, the business directory, marketing opportunities, and chamber programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Wells County Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based nonprofit business association that connects local businesses in Wells County, Indiana through tiered membership (Diamond and Gold levels), networking events, an online business directory, job postings, leadership programs, the Chamber Bucks local gift certificate program, Member 2 Member discount deals, and community events such as ribbon cuttings, the Annual Golf Expo, and Women in Leadership breakfasts. It also facilitates access to small business support resources through partnerships with the Indiana SBDC, SCORE, NIIC, and Wells County Economic Development Corporation.

Product overview

Wells County Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based organization that provides business networking services, not a technology product company. Its services include a business member directory, event calendar and management, job postings, networking programs (Business After Hours, Business Before Hours, Business DURING Hours), Leadership Academy, ribbon cutting ceremonies, Chamber Bucks program, Member 2 Member deals, and a monthly newsletter. The organization operates as a community-focused business association rather than a software or technology product provider.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chamber Membership (Diamond and Gold Levels) Tiered annual membership program for Wells County businesses providing access to networking events, the business directory, marketing visibility, and chamber programs.
• Online Business Member Directory Searchable online directory of chamber member businesses, enabling community members and consumers to find and connect with local businesses in Wells County.
• Leadership Academy Leadership development program for Wells County professionals and business leaders offered through the Chamber.
• Chamber Bucks (Local Gift Certificates) Local gift certificate program that channels spending to Wells County member businesses and supports the local economy.
• Member 2 Member Deals Discount program offering member-to-member deals between Wells County Chamber member businesses.
• Job Posting Service Online job board accessible to the Wells County community through the Chamber's member portal, used by local employers to post open positions.
• Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies Chamber-hosted ceremonies welcoming new and expanding businesses in Wells County, including recent events for Jamie's Cafe, Salvatori's Authentic Italian Eatery, The Vault in Markle, and Trusted Solutions Group.
• Annual Chamber Golf Expo Annual community golf expo organized by the Chamber featuring team registration ($400), individual golfer registration ($100), Golfers Package ($2,000), and sponsorship opportunities from $125 to $500.
• OSHA 10-Hour Safety Training OSHA safety training offered to local businesses and individuals at $300 per person.
• Lunch and Learn Educational Events Recurring educational workshop events offered at $25 per person for Chamber Members and $35 per person for General Admission.
• AdamsWells HR Group Luncheons Recurring HR professional networking and development luncheons priced at $15 per attendee at the door.
• Women in Leadership Breakfast Recurring leadership breakfast event for women in the Wells County business community priced at $12 per person at the door or online.

Quantifiable outcome

• Organizes annual events including the 39th Annual Golf Expo, Recovery on the River community event, and Women in Leadership breakfasts

Named customers9 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Regional Chamber of Commerce (NEIN Advocates)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated with the Northeast Indiana Regional Chamber of Commerce (NEIN Advocates) for regional business advocacy and economic development coordination
• Indiana Small Business Development CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides small business development resources and support through partnership with Indiana SBDC network
• SCOREcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with SCORE Northeast Indiana to provide mentorship and business guidance resources to chamber members
• The Fortitude FundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional entrepreneurial support organization providing resources for startups and small businesses in Northeast Indiana
• Northeast Indiana Innovation Center (NIIC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with the regional innovation hub to support entrepreneurship and business innovation in Northeast Indiana
• Wells County Economic DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks closely with the Wells County Economic Development Corporation to attract businesses and support local economic growth

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Allen County Chamber of Commerce (Fort Wayne): Local chamber of commerce serving Allen County / Fort Wayne, Indiana — a neighboring Northeast Indiana county. Comparable as a county-level chamber delivering membership, events, and advocacy services to local businesses in the same region.

Others

• Visit Wells County (Tourism Division): Tourism promotion arm operating out of the same Wells County Commerce & Visitors Centre headquarters as the Chamber. Comparable as a co-located economic development and visitor economy organization closely tied to the Chamber's community promotion mission.
• Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE): Professional association for chamber of commerce executives and staff. Comparable as an ecosystem enabler providing training, certification, and peer benchmarking that chambers like Wells County rely on for operational excellence.
• GrowthZone (Chamber Software Platform): Membership management and CMS platform provider used by the Wells County Chamber. Comparable as a technology infrastructure provider whose software powers the Chamber's member directory, event scheduling, and dues operations.

Direct peers

• Northeast Indiana Regional Chamber (NEIN Advocates): Regional chamber of commerce serving Northeast Indiana. Directly comparable as a chamber-of-commerce peer and explicitly listed as a strategic affiliate of the Wells County Chamber, sharing the same membership, advocacy, and economic development model at a larger regional scale.
• Adams County Chamber of Commerce: Local chamber of commerce serving Adams County, Indiana. Comparable as a small rural Indiana county chamber; AdamsWells Internet Telecom (a Wells County Chamber Diamond member) suggests active cross-county business community overlap.

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: National federation of chambers of commerce. Comparable as the apex trade association for the U.S. chamber movement, providing policy advocacy, federation structure, and best-practice support to local chambers including Wells County's.
• Indiana Chamber of Commerce: Statewide chamber of commerce for Indiana. Comparable as a chamber organization providing business advocacy, networking, and policy representation, but operating at state level rather than the local community focus that defines Wells County.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@wellscountychamber
• Facebookfacebook.com/WellsCountyChamber
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wells-county-chamber-of-commerce
• Instagraminstagram.com/wellscountychamber

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