Terrell County Chamber Of Commerce, Inc.

What Terrell County Chamber Of Commerce, Inc. does

Terrell County Chamber of Commerce, Inc. is a member-supported nonprofit organization founded in the late 1940s and headquartered at 211 W Lee Street, Dawson, Georgia. It operates as the primary business advocacy body for Terrell County, serving the communities of Dawson, Bronwood, Parrott, and Sasser. The Chamber's mission is to connect local businesses, support economic growth, and coordinate community development, with a stated 75+ year track record of operating in this role.

The Chamber's core offering is annual membership, which provides local small businesses, entrepreneurs, and community partners with access to a member directory, ribbon-cutting ceremonies, networking events, a community calendar, and free promotional placements through newsletters and social media. Its underlying technology stack is minimal: a Weebly-hosted public website paired with a Memberclicks member-management portal that supports online membership applications and a searchable member directory. There are no proprietary products, software platform, or technology IP. Notable programs include the National Civics Bee®, a nonpartisan civics essay competition for grades 6-8 presented with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, and a Workforce/Education track operated in coordination with SCORE, the SBA, Georgia SBDC, and several regional colleges (Albany State University, Albany Technical College, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Andrew College).

The Chamber funds operations almost entirely through recurring annual membership dues; specific pricing tiers are not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is a sales-led, direct-recruitment model targeting local SMBs and community organizations, augmented by a Facebook presence, weekly email newsletters, and in-person events. The organization is governed by a 12-member volunteer Board of Directors drawn from local banks (Bank of Dawson, PeopleSouth Bank, Georgia Community Bank), Georgia Power, local retail, agriculture, and professional services, with Cheryl Cannon serving as President & CEO as the sole full-time operational staff.

Name

Terrell County Chamber Of Commerce, Inc.

Legal name

Terrell County Chamber of Commerce, Inc.

Website

https://terrellchamber.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Terrell County Chamber of Commerce is a member-supported, 75+ year-old nonprofit headquartered in Dawson, Georgia, that supports local small businesses, entrepreneurs, and community organizations through annual memberships, networking events, business advocacy, ribbon cuttings, and partnership-led training programs across the four towns of Terrell County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chamber of Commerce / Business Association Services

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Cultural Centers & Community Cultural Organizations (BPAGAHAD)

Keywords

• Business membership services
• Networking events
• Economic development
• Community advocacy
• Local business support

Headquarters

HQ city

Dawson

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: The Chamber generates revenue through membership investments/dues from local businesses, entrepreneurs, and community partners. Chamber membership connects businesses to a network of local leaders, increases visibility, and provides advocacy services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Terrell County Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based nonprofit business association that connects local businesses, entrepreneurs, and community partners across Terrell County, Georgia. Its core offering is Chamber Membership, delivered through an annual membership dues model that grants members access to networking events, ribbon cutting ceremonies, an online member directory, marketing/promotional services, business advocacy, and educational programs. The Chamber also runs community engagement programs and the National Civics Bee® educational initiative for middle school students.

Product overview

Terrell County Chamber of Commerce operates as a membership-based organization offering a unified portfolio of services centered on business advocacy, networking, and community development. The core offering is Chamber Membership, which provides access to the Member Directory, Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies, Networking Events, Marketing Services, and the Community Calendar. The National Civics Bee® program represents a separate educational initiative targeting middle school students. The organization does not operate as a software platform but rather as a service-based chamber with member benefits and community programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• National Civics Bee: A nonpartisan civics competition designed to inspire young Americans to actively engage in civics and make meaningful contributions to their communities, presented by the Terrell County Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.

Products and services

• Chamber Membership
• Member Directory

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SCORE MentorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCORE is the nation's largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow, and achieve their goals. They provide mentoring, webinars, courses on demand, a library of online resources, and local events.
• Small Business Administration (SBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe SBA helps small business owners and entrepreneurs by providing counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation's only go-to resource and voice for small businesses.
• Small Business Development Center (SBDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe SBDC's goal is to enhance the economic well-being of Georgians by providing a wide range of educational services for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.
• Grow with GoogleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Terrell County Chamber of Commerce is partnered with Grow with Google, offering exclusive benefits and training to members including webinars and additional training opportunities.
• Terrell County Development AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Terrell County Development Authority is the primary point of contact for industries, large commercial developments, site location consultants, and state economic development organizations interested in developing, expanding, or locating new or expanded businesses in Terrell County.
• Terrell County School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Terrell County School District works collaboratively with the Chamber on workforce investment, education initiatives, and career development programs.
• Albany State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal college partner - Terrell County is a short drive to Albany State University. The Chamber works with and supports this institution.
• Albany Technical CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal college partner - Terrell County is a short drive to Albany Technical College. The Chamber works with and supports this institution.
• Abraham Baldwin Agricultural CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal college partner - Terrell County is a short drive to Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. The Chamber works with and supports this institution.
• Andrew CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal college partner - Terrell County is a short drive to Andrew College. The Chamber works with and supports this institution.
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe National Civics Bee is presented by the Terrell Chamber of Commerce with support from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. This partnership enables a nonpartisan civics competition for middle school students in grades 6th through 8th.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: National chamber of commerce organization and partner of Terrell County through the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Operates as the apex industry body and provides national-level resources and programs.
• Georgia Chamber of Commerce: State-level chamber providing broader advocacy, policy, and resources to businesses across Georgia. Represents a broad incumbent against which local chambers like Terrell County orient their membership value proposition.

Direct peers

• Lee County Chamber of Commerce (GA): A neighboring Southwest Georgia county chamber offering the same membership, networking, and advocacy model to local SMBs in a comparable rural market. Directly comparable in scale, services, and target customer.
• Worth County Chamber of Commerce: Adjacent rural Georgia county chamber with similar membership dues model, SMB focus, and community development programming. Comparable in staff size and operating scope.
• Randolph County Chamber of Commerce: Neighboring rural Georgia county chamber with similar membership structure, economic development mission, and SMB-oriented programming.
• Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce: Southwest Georgia county chamber serving a small rural population with parallel member benefits, networking events, and business advocacy services.

Regional players

• Dooly County Chamber of Commerce: Another Southwest Georgia county chamber in a similar rural context, providing comparable member services and operating in an adjacent geographic market.
• Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce: Southwest Georgia peer chamber serving a comparable rural population with overlapping SMB support and community development services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/terrellchamber
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/terrell-county-chamber-of-commerce

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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