Ward 5 Chamber Of Commerce

What Ward 5 Chamber Of Commerce does

Ward 5 Chamber of Commerce (operating under the DBA "Historic Ward 5 Chamber of Commerce" / "W5CCLV") is a Las Vegas, Nevada-based non-profit chamber of commerce founded by Katherine Duncan-Reed. It serves small and local businesses, minority-owned firms, and new business startups in the Historic Ward 5 / Historic Westside area, providing them with resources, networking opportunities, advocacy, and community-focused promotions. Its portfolio of offerings spans (1) annual/recurring membership tiers with member-only benefits, (2) paid professional services including new-business startup consulting and NDOT/Airport minority certification assistance at $125/hour (50% member discount), and (3) recurring and special events — most prominently monthly networking mixers at The Harrison House (1st Wednesday, 5:00–7:00 PM) and the Sammy Davis Jr. Centennial Celebration (SDJ100) launching December 2025.

The organization operates without any proprietary technology platform; its digital infrastructure is limited to a website with PayPal-enabled self-service membership enrollment and a contact form. GTM is community-led and event-driven: direct website enrollment, phone-based outreach, and in-person networking mixers serve as the primary member acquisition channels. Revenue mechanics depend on undisclosed membership dues, hourly service fees, and nominal guest/event registration fees, with three named Platinum Level members — Caesars Entertainment (gaming/hospitality), Nevada Department of Transportation (government), and Wongu University of Oriental Medicine (higher education) — anchoring the membership base. Strategic partnerships with The Harrison House (venue) and the Universal Peace Federation (community/peace-building) extend its programmatic reach beyond conventional chamber activities.

Name

Ward 5 Chamber Of Commerce

Legal name

Ward 5 Chamber Of Commerce

Website

https://ward5chamberofcommerce.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Ward 5 Chamber of Commerce is a Las Vegas-based non-profit chamber serving small businesses, minority-owned firms, and startups in the Historic Westside through membership dues, paid consulting, networking mixers, and community revitalization events including the SDJ100 celebration.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Vegas

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 Fees: Annual and recurring membership fees providing access to resources, discounts, and business relationships. Members receive benefits including exclusive pricing on services, networking opportunities, and promotional visibility.
2. Professional Services - New Business Consulting: Hourly consulting services for new business development at $125/hour with 50% discount for members. Includes support for business formation and growth.
3. Minority Certifications: Certification assistance services for NDOT and Airport minority certifications, billed at $125/hour with member discounts.
4. Event Registration Fees: Nominal registration fees charged to non-members attending networking mixers, with free admission for current members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ward 5 Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based nonprofit business organization that provides local businesses in the Historic Westside of Las Vegas with access to resources, discounts, and business relationships. It offers new business startup consulting, B2B networking mixers, and minority business certification assistance (NDOT and Airport), and advocates for legislation favorable to member businesses while driving Historic Ward 5 community revitalization.

Product overview

Ward 5 Chamber Of Commerce operates as a membership-based business organization offering a portfolio of services including new business startup support, business-to-business networking events, and minority business certification assistance through partnerships with Nevada Department of Transportation and Airport authorities. The Chamber hosts monthly networking mixers at The Harrison House and organizes special events such as the SDJ100 (Sammy Davis Jr. Centennial Celebration). Membership provides access to these services at discounted rates, with the broader mission of economic development and community revitalization for the Historic Ward 5 area of Las Vegas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• New Business Starts Up Consulting Consulting service providing guidance, mentorship, and resources for entrepreneurs forming and launching new businesses, billed at $125/hour with 50% discount for members.
• Minority Certification Assistance (NDOT, Airport) Certification assistance service for minority business enterprise (MBE) designations through Nevada Department of Transportation and Airport programs, billed at $125/hour with 50% member discount.
• Business-to-Business Networking Intimate professional networking program facilitating B2B connections among member businesses, with free access for members and nominal guest fees.
• Monthly Networking Mixer In-person monthly networking event held on the 1st Wednesday of each month at The Harrison House from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, free for members with nominal guest fees.
• SDJ100 Sammy Davis Jr. Centennial Celebration Special community event celebrating the Sammy Davis Jr. centennial, featuring upcoming events and ticketed admission, kicking off in December 2025.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Harrison HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for monthly networking mixers held 1st Wednesday of each month. Located at The Harrison House, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Supports community development and Historic Westside revitalization efforts. Chamber promotes Harrison House donation page on events page.
• Wongu University of Oriental MedicineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum Level Member. Board leadership connection through Katherine Duncan-Reed serving on Board of Directors. Partnership supports alternative medicine economic development initiatives in Nevada.
• Nevada Dept Of Transportation (NDOT)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum Level Member. Strategic partner for minority business certification programs and transportation infrastructure advocacy.
• Caesars EntertainmentminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum Level Member. Corporate partner supporting community engagement and local business ecosystem development.
• Universal Peace FederationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated organization connected to CEO Katherine Duncan-Reed. Promotes cooperation beyond boundaries of religion, race, ethnicity, and nationality through peace and reconciliation initiatives.

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• National Black Chamber of Commerce: National-level chamber focused on Black and minority business communities. Comparable advocacy and minority-business development mission, but operates at national scale and does not compete for local Ward 5 membership.
• Small Business Administration (SBA): Federal agency supporting U.S. small businesses through loans, contracting, and advisory services. An adjacent ecosystem participant — not a chamber — but directly relevant to the Ward 5 Chamber's MBE certification and small business development mission.
• SCORE: National nonprofit providing free small business mentoring, workshops, and resources. Comparable on the small business advisory/education axis (the chamber's new business startup consulting overlaps with SCORE's mentoring), but operates nationally and free of charge.
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: The largest national chamber federation. Operates broadly across advocacy, networking, and SMB services; an indirect peer given the Ward 5 Chamber's membership in the broader chamber ecosystem, but not a direct competitor at the local level.
• National Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: National chamber representing Hispanic-owned businesses. Comparable in minority-business advocacy and certification support, but operates at national scale rather than competing directly for Ward 5 members.

Direct peers

• Latin Chamber of Commerce Nevada: Nevada-based chamber focused on Hispanic/Latino and minority-owned businesses. Comparable in member services (networking, advocacy, certification support) and minority-business focus, but serving the broader Las Vegas Hispanic business community rather than a single ward.
• Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce: The dominant metro-wide chamber serving Las Vegas businesses. Most directly comparable as a competing chamber of commerce targeting the same Las Vegas SMB member pool, but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic scope.

Regional players

• Henderson Chamber of Commerce: Chamber of commerce serving Henderson, NV — the adjacent major city in the Las Vegas metro. Comparable membership model and service mix, but operates in a different sub-market and does not directly compete for Ward 5 members.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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