Pickens County Chamber of Commerce

What Pickens County Chamber of Commerce does

The Pickens County Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center is a not-for-profit, membership-based organization headquartered at 500 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Jasper, Georgia, serving businesses, residents, and visitors of Pickens County. It functions as the county's primary advocate for business growth and as a partner to local government and education, delivering tiered membership services (15 categories, dues from $100 for individuals to $750 for utilities/hospitals/banks), a Business Directory, job postings board, event calendar, and relocation information packets. Operational technology consists of ChamberMaster, a standard chamber-industry SaaS used for member directory, job postings, event calendar, and membership management — there is no proprietary technology stack.

Its programmatic portfolio includes the Ambassadors Program (approximately 20 volunteer members conducting retention and outreach calls), the Drugs Don't Work drug-free workplace certification (delivering up to a 7.5% workers' compensation premium discount via Georgia Board of Workers' Compensation certification), Leadership Pickens (a nine-month adult leadership development curriculum), and Youth Leadership Pickens (a free program for 11th–12th grade students). Its flagship commercial asset is the annual Georgia Marble Festival (43rd edition in October 2025; 44th scheduled for 2026), which combines general admission ($3–$5), premium quarry tours of the world's largest open-pit marble quarries in partnership with Imerys and Polycor Georgia Marble ($18–$20), vendor fees, parade entries ($25), and a multi-tier sponsorship stack (Bronze through Partner). The organization is governed by an 18-member Board of Directors and operates with a four-person staff led by President & CEO Amberle Johnson Godfrey.

Name

Pickens County Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

Pickens County Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center

Website

https://pickenschamber.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pickens County Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit membership organization in Jasper, Georgia that delivers tiered business membership, leadership programs, visitor services, and the annual Georgia Marble Festival (43+ years) for Pickens County businesses, residents, and regional visitors from the Atlanta area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Jasper

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues structured by business type and employee count. Categories include professionals, retail, restaurants, manufacturing, real estate agents, churches/schools/nonprofits, utilities/hospitals/banks, and more. Dues range from $100 for individual members to $750 for utilities/hospitals/banks.
2. Georgia Marble Festival Revenue: Admission fees for the annual festival (Adults $5, Children 6-12 $3, Veterans/Seniors $3) plus quarry tour fees (Adults $20, Seniors/Children $18). Vendor fees for arts, crafts, food, retail, and non-profit vendors. Parade entry fees ($25).
3. Sponsorship Revenue: Festival sponsorships at various tiers including Partner, Sponsor, Premier, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Friend levels. Sponsors receive booth space, recognition, and marketing exposure.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Pickens County Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit membership-based business association serving Pickens County, Georgia. It provides chamber membership services to local businesses, leadership development programs (Leadership Pickens and Youth Leadership Pickens), workforce wellness programming (Drugs Don't Work), a Georgia Marble Festival, quarry tours, a business directory, job postings, and relocation support through its visitor center in Jasper, GA.

Product overview

The Pickens County Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit membership organization that provides a portfolio of programs and services to help businesses grow and thrive. The core offerings include Chamber Membership (with tiered pricing by business type), the Ambassadors Program for member outreach, Drugs Don't Work certification assistance, Leadership Pickens for adult leadership development, Youth Leadership Pickens for high school students, and the annual Georgia Marble Festival as a signature community event. Additional services include Quarry Tours of Georgia's marble quarries, a Business Directory, Job Postings platform, Event Calendar, and Relocation Services. These programs collectively support business development, workforce development, and community engagement in Pickens County.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Georgia Marble Festival: Annual festival celebrating Georgia marble heritage, featuring arts, crafts, music, quarry tours, and family activities in Pickens County.
• Leadership Pickens
• Youth Leadership Pickens
• Ambassadors Program
• Drugs Don't Work
• Downtown District Association

Products and services

• Chamber Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• 59% of consumers think being active in the local chamber is an effective business strategy; 44% more likely to think favorably of small business members; 63% more likely to purchase from Chamber members

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered partner, sponsor and core.

• City of JasperpartnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025City of Jasper is a 2025 Marble Festival Partner, supporting the annual celebration of Georgia Marble heritage, mountains, and arts in Pickens County.
• ImeryspartnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Imerys is a 2025 Marble Festival Partner and supports the marble quarry tours during the annual Georgia Marble Festival.
• Pickens County GovernmentpartnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Pickens County Government is a 2025 Marble Festival Partner supporting the annual county celebration.
• Polycor Georgia MarblepartnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Polycor Georgia Marble is a 2025 Marble Festival Partner and supports the marble quarry tours highlighting the marble industry history.
• Jasper Coca-ColasponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Jasper Coca-Cola is a 2025 Marble Festival Partner and Gold Sponsor, providing beverages and support for the annual festival.
• Pickens County Sheriff's OfficepartnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Pickens County Sheriff's Office is a 2025 Marble Festival Partner providing event support and safety services.
• Atlantic Coast ConservancysponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Atlantic Coast Conservancy is a 2025 Marble Festival Sponsor supporting conservation and outdoor activities at the festival.
• Power Solutions Unlimited, Inc.sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Power Solutions Unlimited, Inc. is the 2026 Marble Festival Shirt Sponsor.
• Piedmont Mountainside HospitalsponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Piedmont Mountainside Hospital is the 2025 Marble Sponsor supporting healthcare community engagement.
• Renasant BanksponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Renasant Bank is the 2026 Kids Zone Premier Sponsor and Festival Sponsor.
• Chattahoochee Technical CollegesponsorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Chattahoochee Technical College is a 2025 Gold Sponsor and provides free parking/shuttle services for the festival. Also hosts Youth Leadership Pickens Steering Committee Co-Chair.
• Day's Chevrolet Jasper, LLCsponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Day's Chevrolet Jasper, LLC is a 2025 Gold Sponsor of the Georgia Marble Festival.
• KnowPickenssponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025KnowPickens is a 2025 Gold Sponsor supporting local business awareness and tourism promotion.
• Community Bank of Pickens CountysponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Community Bank of Pickens County is a 2025 Silver Sponsor supporting the local business community.
• Northside Hospital-CherokeesponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Northside Hospital-Cherokee is a 2025 Silver Sponsor supporting healthcare community engagement.
• Georgia Power CompanysponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Georgia Power Company is a 2025 Kids Zone Silver Sponsor and Leadership Pickens sponsor supporting community programs.
• InglessponsorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Ingles provides free parking and shuttle services for the Marble Festival at their Jasper location (1449 W Church St).
• Synovus BanksponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Synovus Bank is the 2026 Gate Hand Stamp Sponsor and hosts Youth Leadership Pickens Steering Committee Chair.
• United Community BanksponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025United Community Bank is the 2026 Gate Hand Stamp Sponsor and a Festival Sponsor.
• State Farm Insurance (Parish Lowrie)sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025State Farm Insurance Agent Parish Lowrie is a 2025 Kids Zone Sponsor and participant in Leadership Pickens program.
• A & T Towing and Service CentersponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025A & T Towing and Service Center is a 2025 Gold Sponsor of the Georgia Marble Festival.
• Amicalola EMCsponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Amicalola EMC is a Leadership Pickens sponsor and participant with staff involved in the program.
• Pickens County Family Connection, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Pickens County Family Connection is represented on the Youth Leadership Pickens Steering Committee, supporting youth development programs.
• Pickens County SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Pickens County Schools is represented on the Youth Leadership Pickens Steering Committee, supporting youth leadership development.
• Office of Chief Superior Court Judge Brenda WeavercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025The Office of Chief Superior Court Judge Brenda Weaver is represented on the Youth Leadership Pickens Steering Committee.
• Pickens Arts & Culture AlliancepartnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Pickens Arts & Culture Alliance is a 2025 Silver Sponsor supporting arts and cultural programming at the Marble Festival.
• The Pickens Historical SocietypartnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025The Pickens Historical Society supports the marble quarry tours and preservation of Georgia Marble heritage.
• First Citizens BanksponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025First Citizens Bank is a 2025 Kids Zone Sponsor supporting family-friendly festival activities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cobb Chamber of Commerce: Large metro-Atlanta area chamber with similar business advocacy, membership, and event programming but at substantially greater scale and resources, serving as a broad incumbent benchmark for chamber operations.
• Greater Atlanta Chamber of Commerce: The largest regional chamber in Georgia, offering membership, advocacy, and visitor/economic development services — broader in geographic scope and scale, but useful as an upper-bound incumbent.
• Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce: Larger suburban Atlanta-area chamber providing the same core membership, advocacy, and visitor services but with materially larger membership base and budget.

Direct peers

• Union County Chamber of Commerce (GA): Small North Georgia mountain county chamber with comparable SMB membership focus and tourism/event programming — directly comparable rural-mountain operating context.
• Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce (GA): Adjacent North Georgia county chamber offering similar membership tiers, business directory, visitor services, and community leadership programs to local SMBs — directly comparable in mission, scale, and revenue model.
• Bartow County Chamber of Commerce: Northwest Georgia county chamber offering tiered membership, networking events, and community programs for local businesses — directly comparable in size and scope.
• Fannin County Chamber of Commerce: North Georgia mountain county chamber focused on tourism, small business membership, and visitor services — closely mirrors Pickens County's mountain tourism and SMB orientation.
• Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce: Neighbor North Georgia mountain county chamber with comparable membership, visitor center, and community event programming including the annual Apple Festival — a close operational analog for a small rural Georgia chamber.
• Dawson County Chamber of Commerce: Adjacent North Georgia county chamber providing membership services, visitor information, and community events to a comparable rural/suburban SMB base in the same regional market.
• Towns County Chamber of Commerce: Another small North Georgia mountain county chamber with similar membership tiers, visitor center, and community event focus — closely aligned with Pickens County's size and operating model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PickensChamber
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pickens-county-chamber-of-commerce

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