The Chamber of the Northern Poconos

What The Chamber of the Northern Poconos does

The Chamber of the Northern Poconos is a private, membership-based nonprofit chamber of commerce headquartered in Hawley, Pennsylvania, serving local businesses in Pike and Wayne Counties in the Northern Pocono Mountains region of northeastern Pennsylvania. Formally founded in 2014 but operating under a brand that claims decades of community presence, the organization operates from a 1-10 employee team with general contact Debbie Gillette. Its core proposition is a unified membership platform that bundles direct referrals, networking events, discount programs, seminars, marketing and advertising services, leadership development programs (Junior Leadership and Leadership Northern Poconos), workforce/job postings, and exclusive supplier benefits into tiered annual subscriptions ranging from $150 to $1,375 depending on business type and size.

The Chamber's product surface consists of three groups: (1) core membership services, including a searchable Member Directory, job postings, business resources, and the Member 2 Member inter-member discount program; (2) event programming, headlined by the Lake Wallenpaupack Centennial Celebration (July 24-25, 2026), Wally Lake Fest and its sub-events (Boat & Outdoor Show, Wallypalooza, Open Market Artisan Fair), legislative breakfasts, and a Community Awards Banquet; and (3) marketing and advertising services spanning Bold Gold Media Group radio, Connections Magazine, Chamberlain Chats radio interviews on WJFF Radio Catskills, and an annual Visitors & Relocation Guide. Aside from a standard WordPress-based website and member portal, there is no proprietary technology; the offering is fundamentally a community and events business.

Revenue is generated across four streams: recurring membership dues (subscription), event sponsorships (subscription), event fees from seminars and workshops (one-time), and advertising/marketing services through radio and print (subscription). Distribution is community-led: a mix of inside sales via Membership Director one-on-one meetings, field sales through event attendance, and self-serve onboarding via the business portal. Premier-tier sponsorship is concentrated in the Chairman's Circle, which anchors the largest institutional donors (multiple regional banks, a global real estate investor, a regional media group, and a second-generation construction firm). The Chamber does not pursue fundraising rounds, has no parent organization, and operates as a member-directed nonprofit with no disclosed institutional backing.

Name

The Chamber of the Northern Poconos

Legal name

The Chamber of the Northern Poconos

Website

https://northernpoconos.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Chamber of the Northern Poconos is a private nonprofit chamber of commerce in Hawley, Pennsylvania that serves SMBs and community organizations in Pike and Wayne Counties through tiered annual memberships, networking events, marketing services, and exclusive supplier benefits including insurance, energy, and HR programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hawley

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, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees charged to businesses based on category and size, ranging from $150 to $1,375 annually. Revenue supports Chamber operations, networking events, and member services.
2. Event Sponsorships: Revenue from event sponsors including Lake Wallenpaupack Centennial Celebration, Wally Lake Fest, Wallypalooza, and other community events. Includes presenting sponsors, panel sponsors, and various sponsorship tiers.
3. Event Fees: Fees from educational seminars, workshops, and special events such as the Exit Planning Seminar.
4. Advertising & Marketing Services: Radio advertising through Bold Gold Media Group, directory listings, Connections Magazine advertising, and member spotlights.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

The Chamber of the Northern Poconos is a nonprofit regional chamber of commerce that delivers a tiered membership program connecting and advocating for businesses in Pike and Wayne Counties, Pennsylvania. Its core offerings include membership benefits (business directory listing, referrals, marketing exposure), networking events and mixers, a community radio program, job postings, discount programs, and leadership development programs.

Product overview

The Chamber of the Northern Poconos operates as a business membership organization offering a unified suite of services centered on member benefits, networking, and marketing support. The core offering is the Membership Program with tiered annual fees ranging from $150 to $1,375 depending on business type and size, providing direct referrals, networking opportunities, discount programs, and business support services. This is complemented by the Member 2 Member Discount Program for inter-member savings, the premium Chamber Chairman's Circle sponsorship tier, a searchable Member Directory, Events and Networking programming, Job Postings platform, Chamber Chats radio interviews via WJFF Radio Catskills, and Marketing and Advertising Services including Bold Gold Media Group radio and Connections Magazine. The Lake Wallenpaupack Centennial Celebration represents a major event program for 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Chamber Chairman's Circle: Premier level sponsorship offering higher degree of benefits for a larger investment, representing business and community leaders committed to the chamber.
• Wally Lake Fest
• Lake Wallenpaupack Centennial Celebration

Products and services

• Chamber Membership Program Tiered annual membership for local businesses and nonprofits in Pike and Wayne Counties, PA, bundling referrals, advocacy, marketing exposure, and event access.
• Networking Events and Mixers In-person and community networking events for chamber members and prospective members to build local business relationships.
• Member Directory and Marketing Exposure Online directory listing and promotional exposure for member businesses to drive referrals and visibility.
• Job Posting Board Website-hosted job board where member businesses post openings and local job seekers find opportunities.
• Member Discount Program Discount program offering members savings on partner products and services as a membership benefit.
• Leadership Development Program Leadership training and development programs designed for local business owners and emerging community leaders.
• "Let's Talk Business" Community Radio Show Recurring community radio program featuring interviews and programming that promotes member businesses and regional economic issues.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free basic listing in Navigate Guide
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and premier.

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of NEPAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 July 2026Non-profit partner for the Cornhole Tournament during the Lake Wallenpaupack Centennial Celebration. Registration handled through BBBS of NEPA.
• Lake Wallenpaupack Visitors CenterflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 July 2026Host venue for the Lake Wallenpaupack Centennial Celebration (July 24-25, 2026), a major community event commemorating 100 years of the lake and America's 250th anniversary.
• Grimm ConstructionpremierGTM or Marketing Partner2025 Chairman's Circle member - family owned and operated specializing in residential and commercial building construction, additions, renovations, and retrofits. Established in 1975 and now in its second generation with offices and residences in Waymart, PA.
• HNB BankpremierGTM or Marketing Partner2025 Chairman's Circle member - leading community bank focused on reinvesting back into local communities. Corporate responsibility efforts enable local area growth and development.
• Brookfield PropertiespremierGTM or Marketing Partner2025 Chairman's Circle member - one of the world's largest investors focused on the backbone of the global economy, committed to supporting communities where they operate.
• Bold Gold Media GroupcoreGTM or Marketing Partner2025 Chairman's Circle member - locally owned and programmed radio broadcast group founded in 2005, preeminent in Northeast Pennsylvania and Upstate New York.
• The Dime BankpremierGTM or Marketing Partner2025 Chairman's Circle member - community bank serving Northeast PA with branches in Pike, Wayne, and Lackawanna counties. Celebrating 120 years of service.
• Wayne BankpremierGTM or Marketing Partner2025 Chairman's Circle member - business banking partner providing hometown service and big bank tools. Committed to helping customers grow and recognizing opportunities.
• WJFF Radio CatskillscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for Chamber Chats program - independent community radio station serving the Catskills and Northeast Pennsylvania. Provides 5-10 minute spotlight interviews with chamber members twice monthly, covering Wayne, Pike, and Sullivan Counties.
• Penn National InsurancecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance partner offering Business Insurance with Dividends program exclusive to Chamber members.
• World Kinect Energy ServicescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEnergy savings program partner providing discounted energy services to Chamber members.
• My Benefit AdvisorcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHuman Resource Solutions partner providing insurance programs and voluntary benefits to Chamber members.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: National business federation representing member chambers and businesses; the apex organization against which local chambers like Northern Poconos differentiate grassroots value.
• Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce (PA Chamber): Statewide Pennsylvania business advocacy and membership organization; offers overlapping legislative-advocacy and large-employer membership benefits, capturing regional members seeking higher-tier policy influence.

Regional players

• Sussex County Chamber of Commerce: New Jersey chamber serving a county that borders Pike County; competes for second-home and tourism-oriented businesses in the same lake/retreat economy.
• Wayne County Chamber of Commerce: Chamber serving Wayne County, the second of the two counties the Northern Poconos Chamber covers; direct local overlap for member referrals and premier sponsorships.
• Pike County Chamber of Commerce: Pike County-focused chamber operating in one of the two counties the Northern Poconos Chamber serves; competes for the same local dues-paying businesses.
• Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce: Northeast Pennsylvania regional chamber serving Lackawanna County and adjacent areas; overlaps with the Northern Poconos Chamber's broader NEPA network and competes for region-wide corporate sponsors.
• Monroe County Chamber of Commerce: Pennsylvania chamber serving an adjacent county in the Poconos region; similar SMB membership model and tourism-business base, relevant comparison for member-acquisition benchmarking.

Direct peers

• Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce: New York county chamber explicitly named in the Chamber's radio coverage area (Wayne, Pike, Sullivan Counties) and a natural competitor for cross-border member referrals and tourism promotion.
• Pocono Mountains Chamber of Commerce: Regional chamber serving the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, directly overlapping with the Northern Poconos territory and competing for the same SMB membership base and event sponsorships.

Others

• Tri-County Chamber of Commerce (Carbon, Luzerne, Schuylkill): Multi-county Pennsylvania chamber demonstrating a federated model the Northern Poconos Chamber could emulate when seeking to expand its geographic footprint beyond two counties.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NorthernPoconos
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-chamber-of-the-northern-poconos
• Instagraminstagram.com/nopochamber

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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