Silverton Chamber of Commerce

What Silverton Chamber of Commerce does

Silverton Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)-style nonprofit voluntary membership organization founded in 1910 and headquartered at 426 S Water St, Silverton, Oregon. It serves the Silverton-area business community — currently 200+ member businesses — and visitors to the Willamette Valley, operating as the official local Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Information Center for the City of Silverton. The Chamber is led by Executive Director Stacy Palmer with a volunteer Board of Directors drawn from member firms.

Its core products and services fall into three layers: (1) a tiered membership program (Bronze $255, Silver $475, Gold $825, Platinum $1,100, Individual $100, Non-Profit $175 per year) that delivers differentiated visibility through online directory listings, the printed Visitor Guide, weekly e-blast newsletters, the ChamberMate member portal, and government advocacy; (2) recurring programming including the weekly Silverton Business Group at Silver Falls Brewery, monthly First Friday activations, and signature fundraising events (Golf Tournament, Paws in the Park, Homer Davenport Community Festival, Silverton Arts Festival); and (3) tourism and community-development services covering the Visitor Center, blog and social channels, and partnerships with the City of Silverton on initiatives such as the Main Street and Plaza Park redevelopment. The underlying technology stack is a single third-party platform, ChamberMate, used for membership management, event registration, and the online business directory.

Revenue is generated entirely through member investments and event/fundraising proceeds (per the About page), supplemented by tiered advertising add-ons (homepage banners, e-blast spotlights, sponsorship packages, Visitor Center retail space). The organization employs 1-10 people, has no parent company or subsidiaries, and operates as a self-funded community intermediary rather than a venture-backed enterprise.

Name

Silverton Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

Silverton Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://silvertonchamber.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Silverton Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit founded in 1910 that serves 200+ local businesses and visitors in Silverton, Oregon. It operates tiered membership programs, weekly networking events, a Visitor Center, and signature community festivals funded entirely by member dues and event sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Silverton

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: Annual membership fees from Bronze ($255), Silver ($475), Gold ($825), Platinum ($1,100), Individual ($100), and Non-Profit ($175) tiers. 100% of funding comes from member investments according to the About page.
2. Event Sponsorships & Registrations: Revenue from event participation including Golf Tournament registrations, Paws in the Park vendor fees, First Friday sponsorships, and Tree Lighting sponsorships. Events like the Golf Tournament and Pet Parade serve as fundraising vehicles.
3. Advertising & Promotional Services: Additional revenue streams include website home page ads ($1000), weekly e-blast business spotlights ($50), forum lunch sponsorships ($225), category sponsorships ($425-$800), and visitor center retail outlet space ($150/month).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Silverton Chamber of Commerce operates a unified membership and tourism platform that connects over 200 local businesses with the community and visitors. Core offerings include tiered membership programs (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Individual, and Non-Profit) providing business referrals, directory listings, advertising, event access, and government advocacy, supported by an online Business Directory, event calendars, the ChamberMate Member Portal, and Visitor Center services. The Chamber also coordinates signature community events and weekly networking through the Silverton Business Group.

Product overview

The Silverton Chamber of Commerce operates a unified membership and tourism platform that connects local businesses with the community and visitors. The core offerings consist of a Business Directory, Chamber Events Calendar, Community Events Calendar, Membership Programs with Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum tiers, and a Member Portal powered by ChamberMate. Additional services include Business Resources & Startup Toolkit for business development support, Visitor Guide & Tourism Resources for promoting the area, Silverton Business Group Networking for weekly peer connections, and Marketing & Advertising Services as premium add-ons. The organization serves over 200 member businesses through advocacy, networking events, promotional publications, and community development initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Programs Tiered annual membership levels (Bronze $255, Silver $475, Gold $825, Platinum $1,100, Individual $100, Non-Profit $175) providing varying benefits including business referrals, directory listings, advertising discounts, event hosting privileges, government advocacy, networking, and weekly e-blast exposure. Designed for Silverton-area local businesses, professionals, and non-profit organizations.
• Online Business Directory An online directory showcasing Silverton Chamber of Commerce member businesses, allowing visitors and residents to search and discover local enterprises by category. Enhanced listings with logos, photos, and bold formatting are available for Silver-tier and above members.
• Chamber Events Calendar A calendar system listing Chamber-hosted events including networking meetings, the annual Golf Tournament, ribbon cuttings, and member-focused community gatherings. Available to members and visitors through the Chamber website.
• Community Events Calendar A comprehensive calendar of local Silverton-area festivals, art showcases, music concerts, and outdoor activities open to visitors and residents. Promotes community programming and drives tourism to the area.
• Member Portal (ChamberMate) An online portal powered by ChamberMate for Chamber members to access exclusive resources, manage their directory listings, register for events, and engage with the business community. Available to active members of the Silverton Chamber.
• Business Resources & Startup Toolkit A curated roadmap and directory of resources helping businesses at all stages, from startup checklists and registration guidance to established business growth tools. Connects entrepreneurs to SBDC Chemeketa, SCORE Portland, MERIT, NWAF, Xcelerate Women, SEDCOR, OMEP, and Oregon State University Extension.
• Visitor Guide & Tourism Resources Travel guide providing information on Silverton attractions, dining, shopping, lodging, and activities including The Oregon Garden, Silver Falls State Park, and historic downtown. Distributed as a printed Visitor Guide, through the Visitor Center, and online.
• Silverton Business Group Networking Weekly networking meetings held Wednesdays at Silver Falls Brewery at 8am, providing opportunities for local businesses to connect, share resources, and present 15-minute business spotlights. Open to members and prospective members.

Quantifiable outcome

• Join over 200 local businesses growing together
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• City of SilvertoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity Liaison Todd Engstrom represents the City of Silverton (306 S. Water St.) on the Chamber board. The Chamber collaborates with City Hall on community development projects including Main St. and Plaza Park renovation. Chamber receives Monthly City Council Recap Report as Platinum benefit.
• Silver Falls BrewerycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilver Falls Brewery (207 Jersey St.) hosts weekly Silverton Business Group meetings every Wednesday at 8am. Board member Eric Druliner represents the brewery. Primary venue for Chamber networking activities.
• Community VolunteersminorOthersThe Chamber maintains a Volunteer Interest List for help with events and special projects. No long-term commitment required. Interested volunteers can email for inclusion.
• Silverton Mural SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Chamber promotes the Silverton Mural Society's outdoor art gallery, which transforms downtown into an open-air history museum. Chamber blog features articles about the mural walk and the organization is highlighted in visitor materials.
• Silverton Arts AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Chamber promotes the Silverton Arts Association and their annual Silverton Arts Festival held at Coolidge McClaine Park in August. The Association supports artists and arts education in the community.
• Silverton Country Historical SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Chamber promotes the Silverton Country Historical Society museum, which tells the story of Silverton's early settlers, industries, and community traditions through preserved historic buildings.
• The Oregon GardenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Chamber promotes The Oregon Garden (80-acre botanical garden) as Oregon's Garden City centerpiece. The Gordon House, only Frank Lloyd Wright building in Oregon, is located on the grounds. Chamber visitor materials feature the garden extensively.
• SBDC ChemeketaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Chamber's business startup resources page links to SBDC Chemeketa for free business advising and classes to help entrepreneurs draft professional business plans.
• SCORE PortlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Chamber's business resources page links to SCORE Portland for free 1-on-1 mentoring with seasoned executives to refine business strategy.
• MERITminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Chamber's startup resources link to MERIT for financial management training and access to capital for emerging entrepreneurs, as well as financial literacy programs.
• Northwest Access Fund (NWAF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed in Chamber business funding resources. Provides specialized customized loans and financial coaching for entrepreneurs with disabilities.
• Xcelerate WomenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed in Chamber business funding resources. Provides support for women-owned businesses to overcome systemic barriers and grow economic power.
• SEDCORminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed in Chamber business funding resources. Provides educational programming and resources specifically for underserved populations and minority business owners.
• Oregon Secretary of StateminorOthersThe Chamber's business startup checklist directs entrepreneurs to the Oregon Secretary of State for business registration, providing the central hub for business formation.
• Oregon State University Extension Service (Marion County)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed in Chamber marketing resources for research-based knowledge and workshops to help businesses reach their market effectively.
• OMEP (Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed in Chamber business resources. Best for product-based businesses looking to improve operations and develop leadership systems from shop floor to corner office.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Newberg Area Chamber of Commerce: Willamette Valley chamber operating an analogous tiered membership, advocacy, and networking-event model for a similarly sized SMB community.
• Salem Area Chamber of Commerce: Nearby Willamette Valley chamber operating the same core model: tiered membership dues, visitor information services, networking events, and government advocacy for local SMBs in the same regional economy.
• Hood River County Chamber of Commerce: Tourism-heavy Oregon county chamber using the same dual mandate of SMB services and visitor promotion, with comparable event-driven fundraising economics.
• Woodburn Area Chamber of Commerce: Small Oregon community chamber pursuing an analogous mission of business referrals, civic advocacy, and event-driven fundraising for a comparable member base size.
• Dallas Area Chamber of Commerce: Small Oregon community chamber with a comparable member-count range, visitor-center function, and signature event fundraising approach.
• Stayton Sublimity Chamber of Commerce: Neighboring rural Willamette Valley chamber that competes for overlapping SMB attention and runs the same tiered membership plus visitor-services playbook.
• Oregon City Chamber of Commerce: Historic Oregon town chamber of similar age and community-development mandate, combining visitor services, advocacy, and tiered membership for the local business base.
• Wilsonville Chamber of Commerce: Nearby Willamette Valley chamber offering competing tiered SMB memberships, networking events, and government advocacy in an adjacent sub-market.
• Mt. Angel Chamber of Commerce: Small Oregon town chamber using event-driven tourism promotion (e.g., Mt. Angel Oktoberfest) and member dues in a structurally similar way to Silverton.
• McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce: Oregon small-city chamber covering the same member services, visitor promotion, and Main Street economic development role in Yamhill County—directly comparable scale and funding model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SilvertonChamberOR
• Instagraminstagram.com/silvertonchamber
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/silverton-chamber-of-commerce

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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