The Chamber Of Commerce Of Carthage Inc

What The Chamber Of Commerce Of Carthage Inc does

The Chamber Of Commerce Of Carthage Inc (DBA Carthage Chamber of Commerce) is a private, non-profit chamber of commerce incorporated in 1932 and headquartered at 402 S. Garrison Ave., Carthage, Missouri. The organization serves hundreds of local businesses, professional firms, and business-minded individuals in the Jasper and Newton Counties region by convening a business community around networking, advocacy, and economic development. The Chamber operates four core products: a recurring membership program providing networking, advertising, and a unified business voice; the annual Maple Leaf Festival (drawing 100,000+ visitors each October and protected by a registered trademark); the Leadership Carthage program (a structured leadership development initiative co-powered with Carthage Water & Electric Plant); and a searchable online business directory.

The Chamber is led by a three-person staff headed by President & CEO Julie A. Reams (appointed January 2022), supported by a Media & Community Engagement Coordinator and an Administrative Assistant. Revenue is generated primarily through recurring membership dues and supplemented by event sponsorships from major community investors including Mercy Hospital Carthage, Carthage Water & Electric Plant, and several regional banks and manufacturers. The Chamber is affiliated with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Missouri Chamber of Commerce, and extends its visitor reach through a partnership with the experiencecarthagemo.com tourism website. Technology infrastructure is limited to a standard WordPress website, a member portal, an events calendar, and organic social media presence on Facebook and Instagram, with no disclosed AI, API, or proprietary platform capabilities.

Name

The Chamber Of Commerce Of Carthage Inc

Legal name

The Chamber Of Commerce Of Carthage Inc

Website

https://carthagechamber.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1932

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Carthage Chamber of Commerce is a private non-profit chamber founded in 1932 that serves hundreds of businesses and professional firms in the Carthage, Missouri area through membership programs, the annual Maple Leaf Festival, Leadership Carthage, and a business directory.

Ownership category

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Product category

Chamber of Commerce Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums (MPAGAGAK)

Keywords

• Business membership services
• Community economic development
• Local business networking
• Leadership development programs
• Community event management

Headquarters

HQ city

Carthage

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: The Chamber operates as a private, non-profit organization generating revenue through membership dues from hundreds of businesses and professional firms, plus individual business-minded members.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Carthage Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit membership organization that unites hundreds of local businesses and professional firms in Carthage, Missouri. It provides membership services including business networking, advertising and promotional opportunities, event participation, committee involvement, and an online business directory. Its signature offerings include an annual Membership Program, the Maple Leaf Festival drawing 100,000+ visitors, the Leadership Carthage leadership development program, and an online Business Directory for member visibility.

Product overview

The Carthage Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit membership organization incorporated in 1932, serving as a mainstay for its members by uniting hundreds of businesses and professional firms. The organization operates several core offerings: a Membership Program providing networking, advertising, and advocacy benefits; the annual Maple Leaf Festival (a signature event spanning October 9-17, 2026, drawing 100,000+ visitors); the Leadership Carthage Program (a leadership development program running January through May); and a Business Directory for member visibility. These products work together to promote civic and economic development, stimulate growth, and support the Carthage business community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Program The Chamber membership program providing business networking, advertising opportunities, event participation, committee involvement, and a unified voice for local businesses in Carthage, MO. Open to hundreds of businesses, professional firms, and business-minded individuals via an online membership application portal.
• Maple Leaf Festival Annual signature event organized by the Carthage Chamber of Commerce, drawing over 100,000 visitors each October. Features a week of activities culminating in a nearly two-mile parade on the third Saturday of October, sponsored by Mercy Hospital Carthage, Southwest Missouri Bank, Leggett & Platt, Guaranty Bank, and AMI Radio & Marketing Group.
• Leadership Carthage Program Leadership development program powered by Carthage Water & Electric Plant and the Carthage Chamber of Commerce, bringing together emerging and established leaders for sessions on healthcare, education, utilities, governance, civic organizations, motivation, and leadership skills. The program runs January through May annually.
• Business Directory Online searchable directory of Chamber member businesses and professional firms, allowing community members to discover local Chamber member businesses.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Carthage Water & Electric Plant (CWEP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-powered Leadership Carthage program - a dynamic leadership development initiative bringing together emerging and established leaders committed to strengthening the Carthage community. CWEP serves as a major co-investor in the Chamber's flagship leadership development program.
• Mercy Hospital CarthagecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor investor and sponsor of the 60th Annual Maple Leaf Festival and Chamber activities. Mercy Hospital Carthage appears as a major Chamber investor and website sponsor, supporting community events and promotional activities.
• Southwest Missouri BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFestival sponsor providing financial support for Maple Leaf Festival events and activities.
• Leggett & PlattminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFestival sponsor for Maple Leaf Festival activities.
• Guaranty BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFestival sponsor for Maple Leaf Festival activities.
• AMI Radio & Marketing GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFestival sponsor providing marketing and media support for Maple Leaf Festival.
• United States Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational chamber organization affiliation providing resources, advocacy, and credibility through membership.
• Missouri Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerState-level chamber affiliation providing resources, advocacy, and networking at the Missouri level.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce: Regional Kansas chamber providing member services, events, and leadership development. CEO Julie Reams previously served on staff, making it a directly relevant operational and competitive benchmark.
• Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce: Larger southwest Missouri chamber serving SMBs with membership dues, events, leadership programming, and policy advocacy. Closest scale-up analog operating in the same state and chamber system.
• Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce: Kansas-based chamber with parallel membership, networking, and economic development offerings. The Carthage Chamber's Media Coordinator (Kate Schwab-Garren) previously worked here, signaling an actively used talent and programmatic benchmark.
• Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce: Neighboring Joplin, MO chamber providing the same membership, networking, and economic development services to local businesses. Operates in an adjacent southwest Missouri market and competes for the same regional attention.
• Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce: Southeast Kansas chamber with the same local-business membership and event-driven model. CEO Julie Reams previously staffed this chamber, making it an additional operational benchmark.
• Andover Chamber of Commerce: Small Kansas chamber providing standard membership, networking, and visitor services. Comparable in scale and service mix to Carthage, and a prior employer of the current Carthage CEO.

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: National chamber affiliation providing resources and credibility to the Carthage Chamber. Operates at a vastly different scale and is more of an umbrella/credibility affiliation than a direct competitor.
• Missouri Chamber of Commerce: State-level chamber with which the Carthage Chamber is formally affiliated. Operates as the policy and advocacy umbrella that local chambers feed into; comparable in mission but not a direct service competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CarthageChamber
• Instagraminstagram.com/carthagechamber
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/carthage-chamber-of-commerce

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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