Peabody Area Chamber Of Commerce

What Peabody Area Chamber Of Commerce does

Peabody Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC) is a Massachusetts-based nonprofit membership organization serving businesses across Peabody, Danvers, Lynnfield, and Middleton. It delivers its core offering through a four-tiered membership structure — Business Builder ($370/year), Marketer ($575/year), Investor ($790/year), and Diamond ($2,100/year) — that bundles directory visibility, advertising inventory, event access, and advocacy representation. Beyond membership dues, revenue is generated through event sponsorships and attendance fees for the Health/Home & Lifestyle Expo, Torigian Golf Classic, INCredible Awards, and recurring networking events; web banner advertising ($75 for three months, $300 annually) and email blast sales ($125); and affiliate arrangements such as the HSA health insurance program.

The operational platform is the ChamberMaster/GrowthZone system, which powers the member directory, event registration, job postings board, and the Member-to-Member discount program. Distribution is hybrid: a self-serve online application is paired with direct sales outreach and event-driven member acquisition. Affinity partnerships — SCORE Northeast for mentorship, HSA for group health insurance, and discount relationships with Constant Contact, YMCA of Metro North, Comcast Business, and Tickets At Work — extend the member value proposition without proportional cost.

PACC serves a heterogeneous membership spanning individual entrepreneurs, micro-businesses, SMBs, non-profits (including operators such as Northeast Arc's Breaking Grounds Café), and large regional employers across healthcare, banking, retail, and professional services. Notable premium-tier members include Boston Children's, Lahey Medical Center, Eastern Bank, Salem Five, North Shore Bank, Community Credit Union, and Rockland Trust. Advocacy, economic development, and the Chamber-for-Good initiative position PACC as the recognized convener between local businesses and municipal government across the four communities.

Name

Peabody Area Chamber Of Commerce

Legal name

Peabody Area Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://peabodychamber.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Peabody Area Chamber of Commerce is a Massachusetts nonprofit chamber serving businesses across Peabody, Danvers, Lynnfield, and Middleton through tiered membership dues, networking events, advocacy, and affinity partnership programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Peabody

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees across four tiers (Diamond $2,100, Investor $790, Marketer $575, Business Builder $370) providing varying levels of visibility, advertising, and benefits. Non-profit pricing available.
2. Event Sponsorships and Fees: Revenue from event attendance fees, sponsorships for events including Health/Home & Lifestyle Expo, Torigian Golf Classic, INCredible Awards, and networking events
3. Advertising and Web Banners: Web banner advertising options including annual ($300) and 3-month ($75) placements, email blast features ($125), and expanded directory listings for premium tiers
4. Health Insurance Program: Partnership with HSA (Health Services Administrators) offering health plans to members, with waived $125 annual dues for PACC members through this program

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Peabody Area Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit membership-based business association providing tiered annual memberships (Business Builder $370, Marketer $575, Investor $790, Diamond $2,100) to local businesses in Peabody, Danvers, Lynnfield, and Middleton. Core services include an online member directory, networking events, ribbon cuttings, advocacy representation, member-to-member discounts, and complementary programs such as SCORE mentorship and a group health insurance offering through HSA.

Product overview

Peabody Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC) is a membership-based business organization offering a tiered membership structure (Diamond, Investor, Marketer, and Business Builder levels) that provides core services including an online member directory, networking events, advocacy, and economic development. The chamber supplements its membership with member benefits including a health insurance program through HSA, SCORE mentorship services, affinity programs (Constant Contact, YMCA), and a member-to-member discount program. The chamber serves the communities of Peabody, Danvers, Lynnfield, and Middleton.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Diamond Membership Top-tier annual membership at $2,100/year for businesses seeking maximum visibility and top-tier exposure across Chamber platforms, including comprehensive advertising, web presence, and recognition as a leading supporter of the local business community.
• Investor Membership Sponsor-level annual membership at $790/year offering premium visibility, two web banner ads annually, one dedicated email blast to membership, company name featured on Chamber homepage, plus all Business Builder benefits.
• Marketer Membership Annual membership at $575/year providing expanded online business directory listing, web banner ad for the year, unlimited SEO keywords, and two email feature ads per year.
• Business Builder Membership Entry-level annual membership at $370/year providing a foundational presence for individuals, startups, and small businesses, with optional add-ons for sponsorships, categories, or advertising.
• Online Member Directory Online searchable business directory listing Chamber member businesses, enabling visibility and networking among members and the broader community.
• Member-to-Member Discounts Program Program enabling Chamber members to offer exclusive discounts to other PACC members, promoting inter-member business and tangible member value.
• Health Insurance Program Access to group health insurance plans through Health Services Administrators (HSA), with waived $125 annual dues for PACC members and partnerships with Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts Health Plan, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Neighborhood Health Plan, Network Health, and Principal.
• SCORE Mentorship Free and confidential business mentoring services connecting prospective and established small business owners with experienced mentors, along with access to recorded webinars, online courses, templates, and a startup roadmap.
• Affinity Programs Discounted access to partner services including Constant Contact (25% annual discount), YMCA of Metro North (20% membership discount), Comcast Business (voice, internet, TV savings), and Tickets At Work (travel and entertainment discounts).
• Networking Events Events including Chamber Events, Ribbon Cuttings, Health/Home & Lifestyle Expo, Torigian Golf Classic, INCredible Awards, and general networking opportunities designed to build business relationships and create member engagement touchpoints.
• Advocacy and Economic Development Business advocacy representation and economic development initiatives supporting the local business community in Peabody, Danvers, Lynnfield, and Middleton, including legislative breakfasts and connections to local officials.
• 2026 Resource Guide Annual digital resource guide providing practical business information, directory listings, and local partner/services information for Chamber members and the community.
• Job Postings Board Platform for Chamber members to post employment opportunities accessible to the local business community, supporting workforce connections across the region.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90+ year member relationship (Rousselot)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SCORE NortheastcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCORE provides free and confidential business mentoring services to prospective and established small business owners. SCORE mentors are successful and seasoned business professionals with experience to help achieve business goals. PACC connects members with SCORE mentors and resources including recorded webinars, online courses, templates, and startup roadmap.
• HSA (Health Services Administrators)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerHSA is the largest private health insurance exchange in Massachusetts. Benefits Consultant Mauri Sussenberger provides PACC members with health insurance options from Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts Health Plan, Neighborhood Health Plan, Network Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Principal. HSA has waived the $125 annual dues for PACC members.
• Constant ContactminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEmail, event, and social media marketing tools. PACC members receive up to 25% discount on Constant Contact services annually.
• YMCA of Metro NorthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPACC members and their employees receive 20% discount on membership at YMCA of Metro North including Peabody, Saugus, Lynn, and Melrose locations.
• Comcast Business ClassminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSavings on voice, internet, and TV services for PACC member businesses.
• Massachusetts Business NetworkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFree directory listing for PACC members to gain additional visibility through the MBN network.
• Tickets At WorkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLeading travel and entertainment corporate benefits program offering exclusive discounts to PACC members on theme parks, hotels, attractions, and events.
• Northeast ArcminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNortheast Arc operates Breaking Grounds Café, a social enterprise providing employment training to people with disabilities. The café has successfully placed more than 30 people in jobs through the Project Perk training program.
• GraVocminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDigital marketing and technology agency headquartered at 10 Centennial Drive, Suite 105 in Peabody where PACC office is located. Provides website platform and digital services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: National federation of chambers and business organizations. PACC operates as a local affiliate within the broader U.S. Chamber ecosystem, sharing the advocacy, networking, and member-benefit value proposition but at national scope.
• Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce: The largest regional chamber in Massachusetts, serving Greater Boston businesses with advocacy, networking events, and member programs. Same chamber-of-commerce business model as PACC but at significantly larger geographic and membership scale.
• Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce: Statewide business association advocating on behalf of Massachusetts employers. Overlaps with PACC on advocacy and policy representation but operates at a much broader, statewide scale rather than a community level.

Others

• SCORE: National nonprofit providing free business mentoring and resources to SMBs. SCORE is both a PACC strategic partner and an adjacent provider of small-business education services that partially substitutes for Chamber programming.
• GrowthZone (ChamberMaster): SaaS vendor of the chamber management platform PACC uses for member directory, events, and billing. An enabling technology provider rather than a competitor, but deeply intertwined with PACC's operational model.

Direct peers

• Lynn Area Chamber of Commerce: Municipal chamber serving Lynn, MA — a neighboring city to Peabody with a comparable working-class/industrial heritage and SMB base. Closely comparable business model and member demographic.
• Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce: Regional chamber serving the Newburyport area on Massachusetts's North Shore. Operates a comparable tiered membership and events-based model in a nearby but non-overlapping geography, making it a strong behavioral peer.
• Beverly Regional Chamber of Commerce: Local chamber serving Beverly and adjacent North Shore communities. Same community-level chamber business model, overlapping geography, and similar member demographic of local SMBs and professional services firms.
• Salem Chamber of Commerce: Neighboring municipal chamber serving Salem, MA businesses with networking, advocacy, and member benefits. Directly comparable local-chamber model serving a single-community geography adjacent to PACC's territory.
• North Shore Chamber of Commerce: Regional chamber serving the North Shore of Massachusetts — overlapping geography with PACC's Peabody/Danvers/Lynnfield/Middleton footprint. Operates the same tiered dues, events, and advocacy model, making it the closest behavioral peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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