New Lenox Chamber of Commerce

What New Lenox Chamber of Commerce does

The New Lenox Chamber of Commerce (NLCC, DBA: NLCC) is a private, voluntary not-for-profit organization founded in 1960 and headquartered at 1 Veterans Parkway, Room 104, New Lenox, Illinois, serving the Lincoln-Way area including Will County. It operates as a membership-based chamber of commerce providing networking events, promotional programs, advocacy, and business-support resources to its 325-380+ member businesses and organizations, spanning local small and mid-size businesses, nonprofits, government, and educational institutions. Member-facing offerings include a public Business Directory (ChamberMaster), recurring networking events such as Business After Hours, signature annual events (Annual Dinner, Stars & Stripes Golf Outing, Halloween Fest & Scarecrow Stroll, Jingle & Mingle Holiday Party), advertising vehicles (eBlasts, Boulevard Banners, Quarterly Mailbag, Member Spotlight), business promotions co-hosted with the Village of New Lenox (Shop New Lenox Spring/Holiday, Restaurant Week), ribbon cutting ceremonies, the annual Community Resource Guide publication, scholarship and awards programs, and twice-yearly workshops.

Revenue is derived from three streams: (1) recurring annual membership dues tiered by employee count ranging from $75 (retired) to $400 (51+ employees), with $125 for 501(c)(3) nonprofits and $225 for government/educational institutions, plus a $25 new-member administrative fee; (2) advertising and marketing services including website rotating banners ($30/month or $300/year), Featured Business listings ($50/month), Facebook Featured Business ($25/week), Quarterly Mailbag inclusions ($100-$135), and Business Spotlight eBlasts ($50 per blast to 650+ contacts); and (3) fundraising activities such as event sponsorships, auctions, and donations tied to signature events. The organization is led by CEO Emily Johnson (since February 2014) and a Board of Directors composed of member representatives, with Platinum Partner sponsors in healthcare, education, technology, financial services, insurance, real estate, and home services. The chamber has no proprietary technology platform of its own, relying on ChamberMaster/GrowthZone for member services, and has not disclosed any AI capabilities.

Name

New Lenox Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

New Lenox Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://newlenoxchamber.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The New Lenox Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit, membership-based chamber founded in 1960 serving 325-380+ local businesses in the Lincoln-Way area of Illinois with networking events, signature community programs, and tiered advertising and sponsorship services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chamber of Commerce

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (813920), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional & Association Conferences (MPAGAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Business networking
• Membership organization
• Community events
• Local business advocacy
• Chamber of commerce

Headquarters

HQ city

New Lenox

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. Membership Dues: The primary revenue stream comes from annual membership dues structured by business size. Fees range from $75 for retired members to $400 for businesses with 51+ employees. New members pay a one-time $25 administrative fee.
2. Fundraising Activities: The chamber conducts fundraising activities including event sponsorships, auction items, and donations during events like the Jingle & Mingle Holiday Party.
3. Advertising and Marketing Services: Additional revenue is generated through optional marketing opportunities including website ads, boulevard banners, quarterly mailbag inclusions, and member spotlight eBlasts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The New Lenox Chamber of Commerce (NLCC) is a membership-based nonprofit organization that serves as the central business hub for the Lincoln-Way area of Illinois. It provides tiered annual memberships, an online business directory, recurring networking events, signature annual events (Annual Dinner, Stars & Stripes Golf Outing, Halloween Fest, Jingle & Mingle Holiday Party), co-hosted community business promotions (Shop New Lenox, Restaurant Week), advertising services (Business Spotlight eBlasts, Boulevard Banners, Quarterly Mailbag), ribbon cutting ceremonies, scholarship and awards programs, and advocacy for the local business community.

Product overview

The New Lenox Chamber of Commerce operates as a membership-based organization providing a coordinated portfolio of services designed to support local business growth and community engagement. The core offerings center on the Business Directory for member visibility, regular Networking Events (Business After Hours, membership meetings, social hours), signature Annual Events (Annual Dinner, Stars & Stripes Golf Outing, Halloween Fest, Jingle & Mingle Holiday Party), and Business Promotions (Shop New Lenox, Restaurant Week). Additional services include advertising vehicles such as Business Spotlight eBlasts, Boulevard Banners, and Quarterly Mailbags; the annual Community Guide publication; scholarship and awards programs; ribbon cutting ceremonies; and educational workshops. The Chamber does not offer a unified software platform but rather coordinates member benefits and community programs through its staff and volunteer committees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual Chamber Membership

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered platinum partner, core and minor.

• Silver Cross Hospitalplatinum partnerGTM or Marketing Partner2026 Platinum Partner of the NLCC. Silver Cross Hospital is a major healthcare provider in the region and supports Chamber events and programs through sponsorship.
• Kiddie Academy of New Lenoxplatinum partnerGTM or Marketing Partner2026 Platinum Partner providing early childhood education services. Participates in Chamber events and supports the business community.
• Pavlov Mediaplatinum partnerGTM or Marketing Partner2026 Platinum Partner providing technology/communications services to the business community.
• Town Center Bankplatinum partnerGTM or Marketing Partner2026 Platinum Partner - local financial institution supporting Chamber activities and community business development.
• Kevin Molloy State Farmplatinum partnerGTM or Marketing Partner2026 Platinum Partner - insurance agency providing personal and business insurance services to Chamber members.
• Wolf's Sealcoating Inc.platinum partnerGTM or Marketing Partner2026 Platinum Partner - local contractor providing sealcoating and maintenance services.
• Redfin Corp. - Amy Gugliuzza, REALTORplatinum partnerGTM or Marketing Partner2026 Platinum Partner - real estate services provided by Amy Gugliuzza through Redfin.
• Village of New LenoxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host of promotional events three times per year (Shop New Lenox Spring, Restaurant Week, Shop New Lenox Holiday). Active collaboration on community initiatives including the Scarecrow Stroll and Halloween Fest.
• Lincoln-Way High School District 210coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual scholarship program partner. The chamber awards scholarships to graduating seniors from Lincoln-Way Central and Lincoln-Way West high schools. Facilities used for Community Expo events.
• Providence Catholic High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual scholarship program partner. One of three high schools from which the Chamber awards scholarships to graduating seniors.
• New Lenox Public LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for Business on the Move Luncheons and other events. Hosts Chamber information and welcome packets.
• New Lenox Community Park DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for membership meetings and events. Collaborates on community events and programs.
• Silver Cross Hospital Pediatric DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Jingle All the Way Toy Drive - donated toys from Chamber holiday party are passed to Silver Cross Hospital's Pediatric Department for distribution to families in need.
• Will County State's Attorney's OfficeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for educational luncheon on identity theft - James W. Glasgow's office provided speaker Ken Grey for Business on the Move Luncheon.
• New Lenox Township Food PantryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of toy donations from Jingle & Mingle Holiday Party. Toys are distributed to families in need through the food pantry.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Tinley Park Chamber of Commerce: Direct peer chamber serving Tinley Park, IL in the south-suburban Chicago market. Runs an analogous mix of business expos, ribbon cuttings, member spotlights, and tiered membership.
• Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry: Direct peer chamber of commerce serving the larger Joliet/Will County market adjacent to New Lenox. Operates with the same nonprofit, membership-dues-plus-sponsorship model, networking events, and advocacy role for local businesses.
• Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce: Direct peer suburban Chicago-area chamber with comparable membership tiers, networking events, ribbon cuttings, and advertising products targeting SMBs in a single municipality.
• Mokena Chamber of Commerce: Direct peer Lincoln-Way area chamber serving Mokena, IL. Operates with similar membership tiers, networking events, ribbon cuttings, and community promotional activities targeting local SMBs.
• Manhattan Chamber of Commerce: Direct peer small-town Will County chamber. Comparable in scale, member base, and event-driven model, including business expos, holiday events, and community advocacy programming.
• Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce: Direct peer chamber serving Orland Park, IL — a similarly-sized south-suburban community with a comparable mix of SMB-focused events, sponsorship tiers, and community promotional programs.
• Lockport Township Chamber of Commerce: Direct peer Will County chamber located in Lockport, immediately adjacent to New Lenox. Operates an event calendar, business directory, and member benefits package with the same nonprofit structure.
• Frankfort Chamber of Commerce: Direct peer local chamber serving Frankfort, IL — a Lincoln-Way-adjacent suburb with a similar small-business membership base and event-driven model (golf outings, business expos, holiday events).

Broad incumbents

• Illinois State Chamber of Commerce: Broad incumbent — the statewide chamber of commerce serving as an umbrella and advocacy organization for local chambers including NLCC. Operates the same nonprofit model but at state scale, with policy advocacy as a major differentiator.
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Broad incumbent — the national federation to which many local chambers belong. Provides research, policy advocacy, and brand umbrella services to local chambers like NLCC, while competing for some corporate memberships at scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NewLenoxChamber
• Facebookfacebook.com/newlenoxchamber
• Instagraminstagram.com/new_lenox_chamber
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/new-lenox-chamber-of-commerce

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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