Pickerington Area Chamber Of Commerce Inc

What Pickerington Area Chamber Of Commerce Inc does

The Pickerington Area Chamber of Commerce Inc (PACC) is a private nonprofit membership organization founded in 1978 and headquartered at 50 N. Center St., Pickerington, Ohio. It serves local businesses, nonprofits, and government entities in Pickerington, Violet Township, and surrounding Fairfield County within the Columbus metropolitan area. The chamber's functional role is to connect its member base with networking opportunities, business advocacy, government relations, professional development, and community visibility through tiered programming and events.

PACC's core services include a searchable online Business Directory, a local Job Board, an Events Calendar, Member2Member Deals, group Savings Programs, and referral/leadership networking groups (Wednesday Connects and the Women's Leadership Coalition). The digital infrastructure runs on the third-party ChamberMaster platform by GrowthZone. Membership is structured across five tiers — I Connect ($200/year), I Thrive ($350/year), I Advocate ($535/year), I Invest – Futurist ($2,500/year), and I Invest – Trailblazer ($5,000/year) — plus add-ons for the networking groups. Revenue is generated primarily through recurring annual dues, supplemented by event registration fees, event sponsorships, advertising in chamber publications, and program partnerships. The chamber also delivers SCORE business mentoring as a resource partner.

The organization is led by President/CEO Kim Barlag with a small staff team (1-10 employees) and is governed by a member-elected Board of Directors. It is affiliated with the US Chamber of Commerce, Ohio Chamber, Columbus Chamber, and Central Ohio Chamber, and maintains strategic partnerships with the City of Pickerington, Violet Township, and OhioHealth at the highest Trailblazer/Futurist tiers.

Name

Pickerington Area Chamber Of Commerce Inc

Legal name

Pickerington Area Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://pickeringtonchamber.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pickerington Area Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit membership organization serving businesses in Pickerington, Violet Township, and Fairfield County, Ohio, providing networking, business advocacy, directory listings, events, and tiered membership programs through the ChamberMaster platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Pickerington

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 at various tier levels (I Connect $200, I Thrive $350, I Advocate $535, Futurist $2,500, Trailblazer $5,000). Membership is the primary revenue stream supporting chamber operations.
2. Event Fees and Sponsorships: Revenue from event registrations (membership luncheons, Golf Classic, Business Summit, Annual Dinner) and event sponsorships. Event sponsorships are a significant revenue source.
3. Advertising: Advertising opportunities in chamber publications and digital platforms, sponsorship of events and programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Pickerington Area Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit membership-based business association that connects, supports, and advocates for local businesses in Pickerington, Violet Township, and Fairfield County, Ohio. It sells tiered annual memberships (ranging from $200 to $5,000) that grant access to an online business directory, job board, events calendar, networking groups, member-to-member deals, and savings programs. The chamber also generates revenue through event sponsorships, registrations, and advertising opportunities for member businesses.

Product overview

The Pickerington Area Chamber of Commerce operates a membership-based platform offering tiered membership programs (I Connect at $200, I Thrive at $350, I Advocate at $535, I Invest-Futurist at $2,500, and I Invest-Trailblazer at $5,000) that provide access to a business directory, job board, events calendar, and networking groups. Members receive enhanced directory listings, marketing opportunities, event credits, and access to exclusive savings programs. The chamber also offers advertising and sponsorship opportunities and provides community resources including SCORE business mentoring.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Directory Online searchable directory of chamber member businesses organized by category, featuring enhanced listings with video options for higher-tier members.
• Job Board Local employment marketplace where member businesses can post job openings and community members can search for career opportunities.
• Events Calendar Calendar of chamber events including networking sessions, Women's Leadership Coalition meetings, Business Summit, Murder Mystery Night, and Annual Awards Dinner.
• Member2Member Deals Exclusive discounts and special offers provided by chamber members to other chamber members.
• Savings Programs Group purchasing programs offering members discounted rates on various services including health insurance.
• Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities Marketing opportunities allowing businesses to increase brand visibility, build community image, develop social media content, generate leads, and achieve ROI through event sponsorships and publication advertising.
• I Connect Membership Entry-level membership tier priced at $200/year, eligible for charitable 501c3 organizations or new businesses (less than a year old). Includes basic directory listing and networking opportunities.
• I Thrive Membership Mid-level membership at $350/year featuring enhanced directory listing, additional marketing opportunities, and $50 credit toward registration fees or sponsorships.
• I Advocate Membership Professional membership at $535/year with enhanced directory listing including video option, expanded marketing/advertising benefits, $120 credit for events, and access to community influencers. Allows second directory listing for members with two businesses.
• I Invest - Futurist Membership Premier investor membership at $2,500/year offering advocacy and education focus, seat at the table, VIP recognition, and input on community direction-setting.
• I Invest - Trailblazer Membership Top-tier visionary membership at $5,000/year recognizing leaders who shape the future of the Pickerington Area and support the chamber's mission.
• Wednesday Connects Referral Group Referral networking group meeting on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, priced at $120 one-time, designed to help members build connections and share referrals.
• Women's Leadership Coalition Networking group for women business owners and leaders meeting on the third Friday of each month with engaging speakers, priced at $75/year. Includes annual ATHENA Leadership Award nomination process.
• Business Toolkit Resources for business development including SCORE Business Mentoring connections and guidance materials for chamber members.

Quantifiable outcome

• Increased membership and sponsorships under current leadership
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• US Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational chamber affiliation providing access to resources, advocacy at federal level, and connection to broader chamber network. Listed as proud member organization.
• Ohio Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState chamber affiliation connecting local chamber to state-level business advocacy and resources.
• Columbus Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional affiliation with Columbus metropolitan chamber network.
• Central Ohio ChamberminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional chamber affiliation for central Ohio business community.
• City of PickeringtoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrailblazer Partner and Visionary Trailblazer level investor. City is the governing municipality with economic development authority. Primary government relationship for business advocacy.
• Violet TownshipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrailblazer Partner. Township government adjacent to City of Pickerington, representing additional geographic coverage in chamber's service area.
• OhioHealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrailblazer Partner. Major regional healthcare provider and significant employer in the Pickerington area. Supports chamber mission and events.
• SCORE Business MentoringminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides free business mentoring services to chamber members. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
• Fairfield 33 Development AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic development board on which PACC President/CEO Kim Barlag serves, coordinating regional development efforts.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Reynoldsburg Area Chamber of Commerce: Chamber of commerce serving the adjacent Columbus suburb of Reynoldsburg. Closely comparable as a community-led chamber offering tiered membership, events, networking groups, and local business advocacy in the same Columbus metro geography.
• Lancaster-Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce: The chamber of commerce serving Lancaster, the county seat of Fairfield County — the same county where PACC operates. Directly comparable as a small-market Ohio chamber offering tiered membership, networking groups, business directory, and government advocacy services to local businesses.
• Dublin Chamber of Commerce: Chamber serving Dublin, OH, a Columbus suburb. Operates with the same model of tiered business membership, networking groups, community events, and government relations within the Columbus metro area.
• Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce: Chamber of commerce serving Worthington, a northern Columbus suburb. Operates with the same model of tiered membership, networking events, business directory, and local government relations as PACC.
• Hilliard Chamber of Commerce: Chamber serving Hilliard, a western Columbus suburb. Comparable as a small-staff, member-driven local chamber offering tiered dues, networking events, and business directory services to suburban businesses.
• Upper Arlington Chamber of Commerce: Chamber serving Upper Arlington, an inner-ring Columbus suburb. Comparable as a small-staff suburban chamber with tiered membership, networking events, and local business advocacy.
• Gahanna Area Chamber of Commerce: Chamber of commerce serving Gahanna, an eastern Columbus suburb. Closely comparable to PACC in scale, tiered membership model, networking programming, and local government advocacy mission.
• Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce: Chamber serving Grove City, another Columbus suburb adjacent to Pickerington. Operates with the same model of tiered dues, business directory, networking events, and local government advocacy as PACC.
• Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce: Chamber of commerce serving Westerville, a Columbus suburb northeast of Pickerington. Comparable in tiered membership structure, networking events, and local advocacy focus on a single suburban municipality.

Broad incumbents

• Columbus Chamber of Commerce: The metropolitan-level chamber for the entire Columbus region. Larger and broader in scope than PACC, but operates overlapping capabilities in business advocacy, networking, and member programming — and is explicitly an affiliated organization with which PACC partners.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pickeringtonchamber
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pickerington-area-chamber

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Profiles2 records

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