PS Chamber of Commerce

What PS Chamber of Commerce does

The Pagosa Springs Chamber of Commerce (also doing business as Pagosa Springs Area Chamber of Commerce) is a private, membership-based nonprofit organization founded in 1976 that supports local businesses in Pagosa Springs and Archuleta County, Colorado. It generates revenue through five streams: recurring membership dues from local SMBs, transactional event revenue from signature festivals (Colorfest Hot Air Balloon Rally, Car Show, Bands Brews & Barrels, Passport to Pagosa, Winterfest), one-time product sales of hanging flower baskets ($60 and $135 tiers), fee-based educational programs (the Beyond the Bottom Line business forum at $50/person, youth workshops at $25-$75 per child), and newsletter/event sponsorships. The Chamber's core services include a member business directory, ribbon-cutting ceremonies, a Business Happy Hour networking series, a monthly newsletter (Chamber Communiqué, launching January 2026), and educational programs covering topics such as starting a business, financials, marketing, and maximizing membership.

The organization operates on a community-led go-to-market model with a 1-10 person staff, executing marketing across its website (pagosachamber.com), email newsletter, social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, X, Pinterest), and signature in-person events. Its underlying technology is the GrowthZone SaaS platform, which powers event registration, membership management, the member business directory, and the calendar. The Chamber is governed by a board of directors and partners with regional entities including Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado, Yamaguchi Park, Ross Aragon Community Center, Chimney Rock Interpretive Association, Music in the Mountains, and Liberty Theatre to deliver programming. Distribution is regional only, serving a single Colorado mountain community with no indicated expansion beyond Archuleta County.

Pricing signals across offerings are uniformly low-dollar and pay-as-you-go: events priced at $10-$135 per ticket, forum attendance at $50 per person, youth workshops tiered at $25-$60 per child, and sports physicals at $26 per student. The Chamber charges no platform fees for membership beyond standard dues and offers no enterprise or tiered SaaS contracts. The customer base is exclusively local SMBs and community residents/visitors attending festivals, with no enterprise accounts, recurring SaaS contracts, or multi-location buyers identified.

Name

PS Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

Pagosa Springs Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://pagosachamber.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Pagosa Springs Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit membership organization founded in 1976 that supports local businesses in Pagosa Springs and Archuleta County, Colorado through directory listings, networking events, business education, and signature festivals like Colorfest and Car Show.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Support Services

NAICS

Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (7121)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Food, Drink & Culinary Community Festivals (Community-Led) (MPAGAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Spirits Distillery Tours & Tastings (Whiskey, Rum, Gin, Vodka) (THAJAGAF)

Keywords

• Chamber of commerce
• Business networking
• Community events
• Local business support
• Business directory

Headquarters

HQ city

Pagosa Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Chamber membership fees supporting local businesses with benefits including directory listing, ribbon cuttings, networking events, and access to business resources
2. Event Revenue: Ticket sales for festivals and events including Colorfest, Car Show, Passport to Pagosa, Bands Brews & Barrels, and educational forums
3. Product Sales: Sale of hanging flower baskets to beautify businesses and homes - 12 inch baskets $60, 16 inch baskets $135
4. Educational Programs: Business education programs including Beyond the Bottom Line forum ($50/person) and youth workshops ($25-$75 per child)
5. Advertising & Sponsorship: Newsletter advertising page sponsorships and event sponsorship opportunities for Chamber members

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Pagosa Springs Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based organization that supports local businesses in Pagosa Springs and Archuleta County, Colorado. It provides business directory listings, networking events, ribbon cutting ceremonies, educational programs, and hosts signature community festivals such as Colorfest, Car Show, and Winterfest. The Chamber also sells hanging flower baskets as a community beautification program and runs youth workshops and sports physicals.

Product overview

PS Chamber of Commerce (Pagosa Springs Area Chamber of Commerce) offers a suite of membership-based services supporting local businesses in Pagosa Springs and surrounding areas. The core offerings include a Business Directory for member visibility, Membership Benefits for networking and promotional support, Chamber Events & Festivals (such as Winterfest, Car Show, Colorfest, Park 2 Park Market), Business Education Programs, Chamber Communiqué Newsletter, Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies, and Business Happy Hour networking receptions. The Chamber operates primarily as a membership organization using GrowthZone for event management, with services delivered through its website and in-person community events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Directory Searchable online directory of Chamber member businesses allowing users to find local businesses by category or keyword search.
• Membership Benefits Program Annual Chamber membership program providing local businesses with directory listing, ribbon cuttings, networking events, business resources, and promotional support.
• Chamber Events and Festivals Annual community events including Colorfest Hot Air Balloon Rally, Bands Brews & Barrels, Passport to Pagosa, Winterfest, 17th Annual Car Show, Park 2 Park Market, and Annual Gala.
• Business Education Programs Educational sessions covering topics like Starting Your Business, Understanding Financials, Marketing, and Maximizing Your Membership, including the Beyond the Bottom Line Business Success Forum.
• Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies Ceremony service for new businesses, relocations, or expansions providing promotional exposure through the Chamber website and newsletter.
• Business Happy Hour Networking reception program allowing businesses to gain recognition, particularly recommended for home-based businesses or adjacent plaza businesses.
• Hanging Flower Baskets Community beautification product: 12-inch hanging baskets at $60 and 16-inch premium baskets at $135 for businesses, patios, or decks, delivered around Memorial Day.
• Youth Workshops at Chimney Rock Educational youth workshops at Chimney Rock National Monument. First child $25/class or $75 for all four; additional child $20/class or $60 for all four. Scholarships available.
• Sports Physicals Pre-participation sports physicals for middle school and high school students at $26 cash payment, including free cardiac screenings by Who We Play For.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest ColoradocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional economic development organization providing economic data, indicators, tools, workforce data, and resources for businesses considering Pagosa Springs location.
• Angela Maxey (Events Contact)minorOthersEvent contact for Colorfest and Chamber events. Assists with event logistics and volunteer coordination.
• GrowthZonecoreTechnology or IntegrationPlatform provider for membership management, event calendar, registration, and business directory functionality on the Chamber website
• Yamaguchi ParkcoreOthersPrimary venue for Colorfest events including Bands, Brews & Barrels festival. Located at 684 S. 5th St., Pagosa Springs.
• Chimney Rock Interpretive AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing youth educational workshops at Chimney Rock National Monument promoted through Chamber calendar
• Ross Aragon Community CentercoreOthersVenue partner at 451 Hot Springs Blvd for Beyond the Bottom Line business forum and other Chamber programs
• Music in the MountainsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization presenting classical music events at Liberty Theatre, co-promoted through Chamber calendar
• Liberty TheatreminorOthersPerformance venue partner for music and arts events listed on Chamber calendar

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Colorado Chamber of Commerce: Statewide chamber association advancing Colorado business policy. A broader tier of chamber governance and advocacy that local chambers like Pagosa Springs often affiliate with for legislative support.
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: National chamber federation of which many local chambers are members. Provides advocacy, resources, and accreditation standards; a broad incumbent that local chambers like Pagosa Springs participate in but do not compete with directly.

Direct peers

• Durango Area Chamber of Commerce: Southwest Colorado regional chamber serving Durango and La Plata County. Comparable as a peer-mountain-town chamber providing membership, events, and business directory services to local SMBs.
• Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association: Chamber-resort hybrid for Steamboat Springs, a Colorado ski and summer destination. Comparable in combining membership, signature seasonal events, and tourism promotion for a small mountain town.
• Aspen Chamber Resort Association: Chamber for Aspen, a premier Colorado mountain resort community. Comparable mission of supporting local businesses and promoting the community through events, though operating at a much larger scale and budget.
• Telluride Tourism Board / Telluride Chamber: Tourism and chamber organization for Telluride, another Colorado mountain resort town. Comparable in operating signature events, supporting local businesses, and driving tourism-driven visitation.
• Estes Park Chamber of Commerce: Chamber and tourism organization for Estes Park, a small Colorado mountain gateway town. Comparable in size, tourism-driven economy, and event-based community engagement model.
• Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association: Chamber-resort hybrid for Glenwood Springs, another small Colorado mountain town. Comparable in combining membership services, signature events, and tourism promotion for a tight local business community.
• Breckenridge Tourism Office / Breckenridge Chamber: Tourism and chamber organization for Breckenridge, a Colorado mountain resort town. Comparable in hosting festivals, supporting local businesses, and using events to drive off-season visitation.

Regional players

• Visit Pagosa Springs (tourism arm): Local Destination Marketing Organization for Pagosa Springs focused on tourism promotion. Tied to the Chamber's visitor-facing events but functionally separate, making it an adjacent local peer rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pagosachamber
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pagosa-springs-area-chamber-of-commerce

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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