Perry County Chamber of Commerce

What Perry County Chamber of Commerce does

The Perry County Chamber of Commerce is a private, nonprofit membership organization headquartered at 215 East Main Street, Linden, Tennessee, that serves as the principal intermediary between local businesses, civic and non-profit entities, residents, and municipal government in Perry County, Tennessee. The organization operates with a very small core team consisting of a single paid Executive Director (Matt Votaw, in role since March 2010) and a volunteer Administrative Assistant, and is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors that includes Ex Officio representation from the Town of Linden, City of Lobelville, and Perry County Government.

Its core offering is a tiered membership program — Associate ($100), Professional ($250), Executive ($500), Civic/Churches/Non-profit ($50), and Individual ($25–$250) — that grants members varying levels of visibility through an online Business Directory, events calendar, mobile app (recently launched), social media promotion, ribbon-cutting ceremonies, networking events, referrals, and discounted third-party services (notably Constant Contact). Revenue is generated almost entirely through recurring annual membership dues, supplemented by event sponsorships ranging from $50 to $5,000, ancillary services (printing, faxing), and community programming such as the annual Community Recognition Awards introduced in 2011. A volunteer Chamber Ambassador program with member-recruitment rebates serves as the primary grassroots go-to-market motion.

The Chamber has no proprietary technology stack; its digital presence is built on a standard WordPress website, a directory and events calendar, and a newly launched mobile application for Hot Deals and event publishing. There are no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, APIs, integrations beyond Constant Contact, or enterprise technology partnerships. The organization is independently owned, with no parent company, no funding rounds, no subsidiaries, and no M&A activity; growth has historically been incremental and tied to local economic development and member recruitment within a single rural Tennessee county.

Name

Perry County Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

Perry County Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://perrycountytennessee.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Perry County Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit membership organization in Linden, Tennessee that serves local businesses, civic groups, and residents of Perry County through tiered annual memberships, a business directory, events programming, and community advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Association Services

NAICS

Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Marketplace & Commerce Communities (BPAMABAO)

Keywords

• Chamber of commerce services
• Business networking events
• Community economic development
• Membership marketing programs
• Business referral services

Headquarters

HQ city

Linden

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: Annual membership dues at four tiers: Associate ($100), Professional ($250), Executive ($500), and Civic/Non-profit ($50). Individual memberships available at $25, $50, $100, and $250 levels. Revenue is recurring annual subscription-based.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Perry County Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit membership organization that sells tiered annual memberships (Associate $100, Professional $250, Executive $500, Civic/Non-profit $50, Individual $25-$250) to local businesses, civic groups, and individuals in Perry County, Tennessee. In exchange for membership dues, it delivers business referrals, website directory listings, an events calendar, a mobile app, networking events, ribbon cutting ceremonies, marketing/advertising exposure, and access to government advocacy and small business development resources. Revenue is primarily recurring annual subscription income supplemented by event sponsorships.

Product overview

Perry County Chamber of Commerce operates as a membership-based organization offering a portfolio of tiered membership programs (Associate, Professional, Executive, Civic/Non-profit, and Individual) ranging from $25 to $500 annually. The core services include a Business Directory for member visibility, an Events Calendar for community activity promotion, and a Mobile Application for on-the-go access. Higher-tier memberships provide progressively enhanced features including banner advertising, unlimited Marketspace listings, YouTube integration, and executive recognition. The Chamber also facilitates networking through Ambassador programs and community events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate Membership Entry-level annual membership at $100 providing local businesses with a basic directory listing, in-office and e-referrals, ribbon cutting opportunities, Chamber window decal, E-Plaque, job postings, social media promotions (2 per year), and access to Tennessee Small Business Development Center resources.
• Professional Membership Mid-tier annual membership at $250 offering local businesses an enhanced directory presence with rotating business spotlight, 100-word description with photo, 3 banner advertisements, 20 search keywords, 5 sidebar highlights, photo gallery, 1600-character description, E-Brochure logo, 2 Hot Deal postings per month, 2 calendar event postings per month, newsletter feature, and priority ad placement.
• Executive Membership Premium annual membership at $500 delivering unlimited Marketspace postings, 150-word directory highlight with photo, YouTube capabilities on E-Brochure, search results logo placement, weekly Hot Deals/events postings, logo placement in all advertisements, and recognition at Chamber dinners and social events.
• Civic, Churches, and Non-profits Membership Specialized $50 annual membership for civic organizations, churches, and non-profits, providing enhanced calendar and news posting capabilities without the posting limits applied to business tiers, plus potential Economic Development homepage menu placement. Benefits are negotiable with the Executive Director and Board.
• Individual Membership Annual membership at $25, $50, $100, or $250 for retired individuals, unaffiliated representatives, or business/organization representatives not otherwise receiving membership benefits. Carries voting privileges at membership meetings and eligibility to serve on the Board.
• Online Business Directory Online searchable directory of Perry County Chamber member businesses providing contact information, business descriptions, photos, and tiered levels of search keywords and highlight features, accessible via the Chamber website and mobile app.
• Community Events Calendar Chamber-maintained calendar system allowing members to post and promote local events such as live music, book signings, and community activities, with social media links distributed to Facebook and Twitter. Posting limits vary by membership tier.
• Chamber Mobile Application Mobile app enabling members and the community to access Hot Deals, event publishing, and member business exposure on mobile devices.
• Community Networking Events Chamber networking events and Member Appreciation gatherings including Christmas Open House, Blooming Arts Festival, Buffalo River Springfest, Music on Main Street, and Armstrong Pie Festival, with sponsorship opportunities ranging from $50 to $5,000 and special Chamber pricing for members.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Constant ContactminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides discounted email marketing program for Chamber members, enabling bulk email communications to member base and promotional campaigns.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Humphreys County Chamber of Commerce: Rural Tennessee county chamber of similar size and structure to Perry County Chamber, with comparable member services (directory, referrals, ribbon cuttings) and community-event programming.
• Wayne County Chamber of Commerce: Adjacent rural Tennessee county chamber operating with a similar lean staff, annual membership dues, and event-driven programming. Closest direct peer given shared geography and economic profile.
• Decatur County Chamber of Commerce: Neighboring rural Tennessee county chamber with similar small-staff, tiered-membership, and community-event-driven model. Comparable in scale, geographic scope, and revenue model to Perry County Chamber.
• Hickman County Chamber of Commerce: Another small Tennessee county chamber serving a rural, low-population county. Directly comparable in member composition (local SMBs and civic groups), pricing tier structure, and reliance on volunteer Ambassadors.

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: The national federation of chambers of commerce and the largest business advocacy organization in the U.S. Operates as a broad incumbent in the same membership-based business association category as Perry County Chamber, sharing the advocacy and member-services mission at a national scale.

Others

• Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE): The professional association for chamber of commerce executives and staff. Indirect peer / ecosystem participant — provides training, benchmarks, and resources that inform how small chambers like Perry County operate.
• Local Chambers of Commerce (national peer set): The aggregated directory and peer network of U.S. local chambers, which compete for the same membership dues model and SMB customers as Perry County Chamber in adjacent or comparable rural markets.
• Tennessee Small Business Development Center: State network providing education and consulting for small businesses. Perry County Chamber explicitly partners with TSBDC for member resources, making it an enabling ecosystem participant rather than a competitor.

Regional players

• Lewisburg Area Chamber of Commerce: Middle Tennessee chamber serving a slightly larger rural community, with tiered membership dues and an active Ambassador program. Comparable operating model and geographic positioning, though in a more populous county.
• Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry: The state-level chamber for Tennessee businesses, providing advocacy, networking, and member services. Directly comparable to Perry County Chamber in mission and membership structure, but operating statewide rather than within a single rural county.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/perry-county-chamber-of-commerce

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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