MADE Chamber

What MADE Chamber does

MADE Chamber (Mason Deerfield Chamber) is a non-profit regional chamber of commerce founded in 1968 and headquartered in Mason, Ohio, serving businesses across the Mason and Deerfield Township submarket. It operates a membership-based model offering three membership tiers alongside customizable Prosperity Partner investor packages, and delivers core services including a searchable Member Directory, Events Calendar, Job Board, Member-to-Member Deals, Blog, Certificates of Origin for international trade, and Ribbon Cutting ceremonies. Its underlying platform is a standard GrowthZone CMS, used for member management, event registration, and content publishing rather than as a differentiated technology asset. The chamber is staffed by six people and supported operationally by volunteer committees and an Ambassador Committee.

Its core programs include Connections MADE (networking), Women Impacting Mason-Deerfield (speaker and development series), Decision MADE 2025 (regional advocacy), and the Gems of Excellence Awards (annual recognition). The chamber operates MADECDC (Mason Deerfield Chamber Community Development Corporation) as a wholly-owned subsidiary focused on community development. Revenue is generated through annual membership dues across the three tiers, supplemented by sponsorship revenue from Prosperity Partners (City of Mason, Duke Energy, Mercy Health, and Mason City Schools). Go-to-market is community-led — driving engagement through 567 listed events and 110+ blog posts rather than technology-driven scaling — and the chamber has no external fundraising, venture, or M&A activity disclosed.

The chamber has no AI/ML capabilities and no technology differentiation beyond the GrowthZone membership platform. Its competitive position rests on 57 years of regional brand equity, institutional sponsor relationships, and the structural advantage of being the default convener for local business activity in the Mason-Deerfield geography.

Name

MADE Chamber

Legal name

Mason Deerfield Chamber

Website

https://madechamber.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MADE Chamber is a non-profit regional chamber of commerce founded in 1968, serving businesses in Mason and Deerfield, Ohio through tiered membership, networking events, advocacy programs, and community development via its MADECDC subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Mason

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: The chamber operates on a tiered membership model with three tiered membership plans and three customizable investor packages. Membership benefits include business growth opportunities, professional development, and community engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

MADE Chamber operates as a regional chamber of commerce selling tiered annual memberships to local businesses in the Mason and Deerfield region of Ohio. Its core deliverables include three membership tiers plus three customizable investor packages, in-person networking events, a member directory and job board, advocacy and government affairs programming, marketing/sponsorship opportunities, and signature programs such as Gems of Excellence awards and the Women Impacting Mason-Deerfield Speaker Series.

Product overview

MADE Chamber (Mason Deerfield Chamber) operates as a regional business membership organization offering a tiered membership platform with three membership plans and three customizable investor packages. The core product suite includes a Member Directory for business discovery, an Events Calendar hosting programs like Connections MADE networking events, Rotary Club and Kiwanis Club meetings, and Signature Events including the Gems of Excellence Awards. Additional offerings encompass a Job Board, Member-to-Member Deals (Hot Deals), the Women Impacting Mason-Deerfield Speaker Series, Blog for thought leadership, Certificates of Origin for international trade, and Marketing & Advertising Opportunities. The chamber also facilitates Ribbon Cutting ceremonies for member milestones.

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Brands

• MADECDC: Mason Deerfield Chamber Community Development Corporation - community development arm of the chamber
• Connections MADE
• Women Impacting Mason-Deerfield
• Prosperity Partners
• Gems of Excellence

Products and services

• Tiered Membership Plans Three tiered membership levels plus three customizable investor packages sold to local businesses in the Mason-Deerfield region, offering different entry points and benefits so members are not defined by business size or employee count.
• Connections MADE Networking Events Networking programs including Meet & Eat sessions, Chamber Cafe gatherings, and Happy Hour events designed to foster business connections among chamber members.
• Member Directory Searchable online business directory allowing members and the public to find and connect with member businesses in the Mason-Deerfield region.
• Events Calendar Comprehensive online calendar of community events including Rotary Club meetings, Kiwanis Club meetings, chamber signature events, and other community activities.
• Job Board Online job and volunteer posting board where member employers can list opportunities and job seekers can find local employment in the Mason-Deerfield area.
• Member-to-Member Hot Deals Online platform for member-exclusive deals and special offers, promoting business among chamber members.
• Women Impacting Mason-Deerfield Speaker Series Leadership program featuring impactful speaker sessions and networking opportunities for women in the Mason-Deerfield business community.
• Certificates of Origin Official certificate of origin issuance service for chamber members requiring documentation for international trade.
• Marketing & Advertising Opportunities Sponsorship and advertising packages allowing members to promote their businesses through various chamber marketing channels.
• Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies Chamber-facilitated ceremonies to celebrate and promote new member business openings, expansions, and relocations.
• Signature Events (Gems of Excellence Awards) Annual flagship chamber events, including the Gems of Excellence Awards program that recognizes outstanding community members and businesses.

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• City of MasonflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity government partnership supporting economic growth in the Mason region. Listed as a Prosperity Partner demonstrating core strategic alliance.
• Great Wolf LodgecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor employer and tourism partner in the Mason area. Listed as Prosperity Partner supporting chamber initiatives.
• Benchmark ESG | GensuitecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProsperity Partner supporting chamber activities and community development.
• Bricker Graydon WyattcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProsperity Partner - professional services firm engaged with chamber community.
• Greater Ohio Virtual SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProsperity Partner in education sector supporting community initiatives.
• Marriott Cincinnati NortheastcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProsperity Partner hospitality partner for chamber events and initiatives.
• Mason + Deerfield LifestylecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProsperity Partner lifestyle publication supporting local community.
• Mason City SchoolsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor education partner in the community. Listed as Prosperity Partner.
• Mercy HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare provider Prosperity Partner supporting community wellness initiatives.
• Peoples First Savings BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinancial institution Prosperity Partner supporting local business community.
• UC Health West Chester HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner Prosperity Partner serving the region.
• VEGAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProsperity Partner technology/industrial company engaged with chamber.
• Warren County Educational Service CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation partner providing services to Warren County schools and students.
• Baysore's Flower ShopminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal business Prosperity Partner.
• Conger Construction GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction industry Prosperity Partner supporting chamber initiatives.
• Creative Contracting, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction services Prosperity Partner.
• Duke EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor utility provider Prosperity Partner supporting community energy needs.
• Flagel Huber FlagelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPA firm Prosperity Partner providing professional services.
• The Goddard School of MasonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChildcare/education provider Prosperity Partner.
• Heritage BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity bank Prosperity Partner.
• The ITZ-Time TeamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinancial services Prosperity Partner.
• Kings Local SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal school district education partner.
• Sinclair College in MasoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigher education partner offering workforce development and educational programs.
• Yost PharmacyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal pharmacy Prosperity Partner serving community health needs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Loveland Area Chamber of Commerce: Neighboring suburban Cincinnati chamber serving Loveland and surrounding communities. Most directly comparable local peer with overlapping employer base and similar tiered membership approach.
• West Chester ▪ Liberty Chamber Alliance: Adjacent suburban Cincinnati chamber with virtually identical product suite (tiered membership, networking events, advocacy). Direct competitor for the same Mason-Deerfield-adjacent SMB pool.

Broad incumbents

• Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce: Larger regional chamber serving the broader Cincinnati metro area. Directly comparable business model (membership, advocacy, networking) and overlaps on several Prosperity Partners (Duke Energy, UC Health, Marriott) — represents the most likely competitive threat for premium members.
• Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce: Regional chamber operating across the Kentucky border from Cincinnati. Similar membership/advocacy model and overlapping employer base, making it a direct comparable in product mix if not in immediate geography.
• Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce: Regional Ohio chamber offering tiered membership, advocacy, and signature events for SMBs and large employers. Comparable structure and product set, but serving a different metro geography.
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: National federation to which many local chambers affiliate. Comparable business model (membership, advocacy, networking) at national scale; provides the umbrella framework for ACCE accreditation.
• Ohio Chamber of Commerce: State-level chamber providing advocacy and policy services across Ohio. Comparable in mission and policy-advocacy product, and the entity most likely to coordinate with MADE Chamber on state-level issues.

Regional players

• Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce: Cincinnati-area local chamber with comparable structure and SMB focus. Regional competitor in the broader Cincinnati market but not directly competing in Mason-Deerfield territory.
• Milford-Miami Township Chamber of Commerce: Adjacent Clermont County chamber offering the same small-business membership, networking, and advocacy product set. Comparable in scale and structure to MADE Chamber.
• Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce: Regional Warren County chamber offering comparable membership tiers and events. Geographically proximate within the same county, making it a credible local peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCEFBdQEDd4jW2JIg-6Rt3-A
• Facebookfacebook.com/madechamber
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/made-chamber
• Instagraminstagram.com/madechamber

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Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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