Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber of Commerce

What Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber of Commerce does

The Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)-style non-profit business association founded in 1905 and headquartered at 205 North Fifth St, Zanesville, Ohio. It serves more than 700 member businesses in Muskingum County across two primary segments — local SMBs paying scaled annual dues (starting at $230 and tiered by employee count) and non-profits paying $100 annually — plus participates in state and national chamber affiliations with the Ohio Chamber, U.S. Chamber, and ACCE.

The Chamber's product surface centers on a recurring membership subscription that bundles directory listing, event participation, marketing exposure, and access to a stack of group-rated programs: a Workers' Compensation Group Rating Program administered through Sedgwick, the SOCA Benefit Plan (Chamber insurance plan), the Muskingum County Safety Council, unemployment compensation services, and risk-management services delivered via RiskControl360. Adjacent offerings include bundled marketing services (eBlasts, WHIZ TV campaigns, direct mail, networking-event sponsorships), ribbon-cutting ceremonies for grand openings, the Muskingum County Emerging Leaders (MCEL) development program, the Muskingum Growth Partnership economic-development initiative, and tourism promotion through the integrated Muskingum County Visitors Bureau. The underlying technology backbone is the GrowthZone (ChamberMaster) platform for membership, directory, event registration, and member communications, supplemented by Google Analytics, Facebook integration, and Adobe Reader for PDF viewing. The organization maintains WCAG 2.0 accessibility compliance and BBB accreditation.

The go-to-market motion is sales-led, combining direct outreach, free no-obligation consultations, member referrals, and event-driven acquisition. Annual billing cadence and event-based revenue (mixers, luncheons, golf outings, Festival of Trees, legislative breakfasts) form the revenue mechanics alongside program participation fees. Operationally, the Chamber runs with a small leadership team of 7-8 full-time staff covering executive leadership (President & CEO Dana Matz, since 2016), membership, marketing and events, tourism/CVB, information services, and office management. Dana Matz concurrently serves as Manager of the Zanesville Downtown Association (since 2002).

Name

Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://zmchamber.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1905

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit business association founded in 1905 in Zanesville, Ohio, serving 700+ local businesses and non-profits through tiered annual memberships, group-rated workers' compensation and benefit programs, networking events, marketing bundles, and regional economic-development and tourism initiatives.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Zanesville

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. Business Membership Dues: Annual membership dues scaled by number of full-time employees at the business. Basic membership starts at $230 annually. Non-profit membership is $100 annually.
2. Event Revenue: Fees from Chamber events including luncheons, golf outings, networking mixers, workshops, and the Festival of Trees.
3. Marketing and Advertising Services: Bundled marketing packages, direct mail campaigns, email marketing blasts, WHIZ TV campaigns, and member logo display services for fee.
4. Program Participation Fees: Revenue from Workers Compensation Group Rating Program, Safety Council, SOCA Benefit Plan, and other member benefit programs administered through partner organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Chamber sells annual business and non-profit memberships that grant directory listings, marketing exposure, and access to group benefit programs such as workers' compensation group rating, Safety Council, SOCA insurance, and unemployment compensation services. It also delivers bundled advertising services (direct mail, email blasts, WHIZ TV campaigns), networking events, ribbon-cutting ceremonies, professional development programs, and tourism promotion through the Muskingum County Visitors Bureau.

Product overview

The Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber of Commerce operates as a membership-based association offering a core Membership Program that provides directory listings, marketing exposure, and access to Chamber programs. The Chamber's portfolio includes advertising and marketing services (bundled campaigns, email marketing, TV campaigns), workers' compensation and unemployment compensation assistance through Sedgwick, Safety Council programs, SOCA benefit plans, and RiskControl360 risk management services. Additional offerings include ribbon cutting ceremonies for grand openings, Muskingum County Emerging Leaders professional development, the Muskingum Growth Partnership for economic development, Save Local Now digital marketing platform, networking events (mixers, luncheons, golf outings), and Economic Development Resources. The organization serves over 700 local businesses in Muskingum County.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business and Non-Profit Membership Programs Tiered annual membership for businesses (dues scaled by full-time employee count, starting at $230/year) and non-profits (fixed $100/year), granting directory listings, marketing exposure, networking access, and entry to Chamber programs and resources.
• Workers' Compensation Group Rating Program Alternative rating program administered through Sedgwick that helps member employers reduce Ohio workers' compensation costs through group rating and group retrospective programs.
• Safety Council Program Provides member employers with workplace safety resources, education, and programming aimed at improving safety culture and reducing workplace incidents.
• SOCA Benefit Plan Chamber insurance plan offering group health and benefit options for member businesses and their employees.
• Unemployment Compensation Services Cost-effective unemployment services for member employers including claims management, hearing representation, charge auditing, and tax management.
• Advertising & Marketing Bundles Bundled multi-channel marketing services for members including direct mail campaigns, email marketing (eBlasts), WHIZ TV campaigns, and networking event sponsorships.
• Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies Grand opening assistance for new member businesses including provision of scissors and ribbon, media outreach, social media promotion, and ceremony coordination.
• Networking Events Recurring Chamber events including Morning Mixers, Business Mixers, Chamber Luncheons, Legislative Breakfasts, Golf Outings, and Festival of Trees.
• RiskControl360 Risk assessment and management services for member employers covering safety culture improvement, compliance support, and incident reduction across healthcare, oil & gas, construction, manufacturing, and transportation industries.
• Muskingum County Emerging Leaders (MCEL) Professional development and networking program for emerging leaders in the Muskingum County business community.
• Save Local Now (SLN) Digital Marketing Digital marketing platform enabling Chamber members to promote local deals and special offers to consumers.
• Chamber 101 Training Orientation workshops helping new Chamber members maximize their membership benefits and understand the programs, events, and resources available to them.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ohio Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level chamber partnership providing resources, advocacy, and networking at the Ohio state level. Chamber displays Ohio Chamber logo as member association.
• U.S. Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational chamber affiliation providing federal advocacy, research, and best practices. Chamber displays US Chamber logo as member association.
• Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association for chamber of commerce executives providing best practices, training, and industry standards. Also operates CACCE for community colleges.
• Zanesville Jaycees Community Benefit OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community organization partnership for joint community initiatives and events.
• Sedgwick (formerly CompManagement and CareWorks Comp)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSedgwick administers the Chamber's Workers' Compensation Group Rating Program. For over 50 years helping employers navigate Ohio's workers compensation system. Serves nearly 65,000 Ohio employers and has produced over $4 billion in savings since 1991.
• Risk Control 360minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRisk management and safety consulting partner specializing in healthcare, oil & gas, construction, manufacturing, and transportation industries. Provides 360-degree risk assessment and management services to Chamber members.
• GrowthZonecoreTechnology or IntegrationChamberMaster/GrowthZone platform powering the membership management system, member directory, event registration, and communication tools.
• Muskingum Growth PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint economic development initiative co-presenting ACES Awards for economic investment recognition. Manages economic development programs for business attraction and retention.
• Muskingum County Visitors BureaucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTourism development partnership promoting Zanesville-Muskingum County as a visitor destination. Chamber includes Visitors Bureau as affiliate on website.
• Zanesville Downtown AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic development partnership supporting downtown Zanesville businesses and initiatives.
• Zanesville Muskingum County Port AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic development partnership supporting industrial growth and logistics in Muskingum County.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber: Ohio regional chamber in a comparable smaller-metro/rural-Ohio footprint, offering member services, Workers' Comp programs, and economic development initiatives. Similar scale and business model to the Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber.
• Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce: Mid-size Ohio regional chamber serving Dayton-area businesses with membership tiers, networking events, and government advocacy. Closely comparable in business model, target member (local SMBs), and service portfolio to the Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber.
• Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce: Regional Ohio chamber providing membership, advocacy, and workforce programs to northwest Ohio businesses. Comparable in service structure (member dues, networking, insurance programs) and in targeting SMBs in a defined geographic market.
• Lancaster-Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce: Adjacent central/southeastern Ohio county chamber of similar size and target market (local SMBs, nonprofits). Closely comparable in scale, geographic scope, service mix, and tiered membership pricing structure to the Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber.
• Akron/Summit Chamber of Commerce: Another Ohio regional chamber with tiered business memberships, advocacy, and economic development programs. Operates with a similar geographic concentration and service mix (Workers' Comp group rating, events, marketing services) to the Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber.

Regional players

• Ohio Chamber of Commerce: State-level chamber that the Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber partners with and displays. Provides state-level advocacy, research, and resources to member local chambers. Comparable as an association serving business members, though operating at state vs. county scale.

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: National chamber with which the Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber affiliates and displays. Provides federal advocacy, research, and best practices. Comparable as a membership business association, though operating nationally rather than at the local level.
• Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber: Regional Ohio chamber offering membership, economic development, and policy advocacy for Cincinnati-area businesses. Operates similar member services (Workers' Comp, networking events, marketing) at a much larger scale, making it a relevant comparable for service breadth.
• Columbus Chamber of Commerce: Larger Ohio metropolitan chamber serving Columbus-region businesses with similar membership, networking, and advocacy services. Comparable in core function (business association), but operates at significantly greater scale and geographic scope than the Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber.

Others

• Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE): Professional association for chamber of commerce executives that the Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber partners with for training and industry standards. Comparable as an ecosystem enabler serving chamber organizations, though it serves executives rather than local businesses directly.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zanesville-muskingum-county-chamber-of-commerce

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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