Kittitas County of Chamber

Name

Kittitas County of Chamber

Legal name

Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://kittitascountychamber.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ellensburg

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: Annual membership dues from over 500 member businesses representing various sectors in Kittitas County. Membership tiers provide access to benefits including networking, advertising, referrals, and business support services.
2. Event Revenue: Revenue generated from event tickets, sponsorship opportunities, and program fees. Events include Annual Awards Gala, Winterhop Brewfest, networking events, and webinars.
3. Publications: Revenue from published materials including Visitor's Guide, Membership Directory, and promotional publications distributed to residents and visitors.
4. Tourism Programs: Lodging tax grants and programs supporting tourism initiatives. The Chamber administers micro-grants for small businesses and events that enhance visitor experiences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit membership organization that promotes and supports local businesses across Kittitas County, Washington. It delivers member services such as business referrals, networking events, ribbon cuttings, advocacy with local government, and visitor information services to attract tourism and economic activity to the region.

Product overview

The Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce operates as a membership-based business support organization rather than a technology product company. Its core offerings include a Membership Directory for business discovery, a Community Calendar for events and networking, Business Resources providing planning tools and local assistance, Job Postings for employment opportunities, Hot Deals for member-to-member discounts, and Publications including visitor guides and annual reports. Additional services include Catalyst Co-Working space, a Business Development Center for counseling, Small Business Micro-Grants funded by lodging tax, Agritourism Advising, Site Selection assistance for business relocation, Online Education/Webinars, a Weekly Newsletter, Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies for new businesses, and Sponsorship opportunities. These services function as interconnected membership benefits managed through the GrowthZone platform, designed to connect, grow, and promote businesses in Kittitas County.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Choose Kittitas County: Business relocation and development program
• Catalyst Co-Working
• Business Development Center
• Enterprise Challenge
• National Civics Bee
• Winterhop Brewfest

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 500 member businesses served
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Central Washington University (CWU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor investor and strategic partner collaborating on student price index research, community programs, and economic development initiatives. CWU contributes to the Central Washington University Student Price Index reports published on the Chamber website.
• City of EllensburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment municipality partner collaborating on business support, job postings, and community development initiatives.
• City of Cle ElumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner in the Business Development Center initiative located at 216 North Pennsylvania Avenue in Cle Elum.
• Kittitas CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty government partner for economic development initiatives, grant programs, and community support including Kittitas County Strong grants.
• Yakima County Development AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint partner in Enterprise Challenge business plan competition supporting entrepreneurs in Kittitas and Yakima counties.
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for National Civics Bee regional competition bringing civic education programs to Kittitas County.
• Ellensburg Downtown AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in downtown business development and community engagement initiatives.
• HopeSourcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit partner providing social services, affordable housing, and community support in Kittitas County.
• Washington State Department of CommerceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState government partner providing business resources, licensing information, and economic development support.
• SBA Small Business Development Center (SBDC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSmall Business Advisor providing counseling and business development resources through the Chamber's Business Advising program.
• GrowthZonecoreTechnology or IntegrationMembership management software platform powering the Chamber's website, member directory, events calendar, and member portal.
• Cle Elum Downtown AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in downtown Cle Elum business development and community initiatives.
• Roslyn Downtown AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Roslyn area business development and community engagement.
• Kittitas County Public HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on COVID-19 business resources, vaccine clinics, and public health initiatives during pandemic response.
• Kittitas County Emergency ManagementminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership during COVID-19 for emergency business support and resource distribution.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Ellensburg Downtown Association: Downtown-focused business association partnering with Kittitas County Chamber. Comparable as a smaller geographic business support organization within the same market, focused on downtown district rather than county-wide membership.

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: National chamber federation of which Kittitas County Chamber is an affiliated member through programs like the National Civics Bee. Comparable as a chamber organization but operating nationally with policy advocacy and large-scale programming.
• Washington State Chamber of Commerce: State-level chamber of commerce providing policy advocacy and business resources across Washington. Comparable as a chamber organization but operating at a broader geographic scope and offering policy-level services beyond Kittitas Chamber's county focus.
• Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber: Large county-level chamber of commerce in Pierce County, WA. Comparable as a chamber organization with membership dues, events, and economic development programs, but at a significantly larger scale than Kittitas County Chamber.

Regional players

• Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce: Multi-city regional chamber in southeastern Washington serving Kennewick, Richland, and Pasco. Comparable as a regional chamber with membership, events, and economic development programs, though operating in a different sub-region of Washington state.
• Visit Yakima: Regional destination marketing organization for Yakima Valley. Comparable to Kittitas Chamber's tourism promotion role, including lodging tax-funded marketing and visitor services, though operating in an adjacent county.

Direct peers

• Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce: County-level chamber of commerce serving the Yakima area with membership dues, events, and economic development programs. Operates with similar business model and member services as Kittitas County Chamber.
• Yakima County Development Association: Regional economic development organization serving adjacent Yakima County. Directly comparable as a co-partner in the Enterprise Challenge competition and as a peer county-level business support organization in Central Washington.
• Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce: County-level chamber of commerce serving the Wenatchee Valley in Central Washington. Closely comparable in scope, services (membership, events, tourism promotion), and rural-Central-Washington context.

Others

• SBA Small Business Development Center (Washington): Federal-state small business advising network that partners with Kittitas County Chamber for business counseling services. Comparable as an enabler/partner providing business advisory services to the same target audience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/kittitascountychamber
• Instagraminstagram.com/kittitascountychamber
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kittitas-county-chamber-of-commerce

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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 →

Frequently asked questions about Kittitas County of Chamber