CODY COUNTRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

What CODY COUNTRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE does

The Cody Country Chamber of Commerce is a private 501(c)(6) non-profit membership organization founded in 1900 and headquartered in Cody, Wyoming. It serves as the voice and advocate for local business, connecting, promoting, and supporting more than 475 members across tourism, retail, professional services, and manufacturing in the Cody Country / Park County region. The Chamber serves three primary constituencies: local businesses (membership benefits, networking, advocacy, marketing exposure), tourists and visitors (information and ticketing through the Visitor Center), and community members (civic engagement and events).

The Chamber's core products and services are built on the GrowthZone association management platform, providing a member directory, job postings board, event calendar, and deals/marketplace features, alongside in-person services delivered through the Cody Visitor Center at 836 Sheridan Avenue. The Visitor Center, branded as the "front porch" of the community, sells tickets for partner attractions including Cody Nite Rodeo, Cody Trolley Tours, Cody Cattle Company, and Wyoming State Parks. Signature events include the Chamber Awards Gala, Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale (43rd edition in 2024 generating over $1.45 million in art sales), Wild West Arts Fest, Founders' Day Dinner, Cody Cowboy Christmas, and candidate forums.

Revenue is generated through three streams: recurring annual membership dues across multiple tiers (Pony Express entry level and higher tiers with enhanced directory and promotional features; pricing not publicly disclosed), event-related transaction fees (e.g., $20 per non-member for workshops and Tourism Cody Club luncheons), and commission-based ticket sales at the Visitor Center. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and led by Executive Director Jennifer Thoma, appointed June 2024. The Chamber is not an investment-grade entity; it is a community-based business support organization with no equity, no funding rounds, and no M&A activity, operating in a single geographic market.

Name

CODY COUNTRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Legal name

Cody Country Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://codychamber.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Cody Country Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) non-profit, founded in 1900, serving 475+ member businesses and visitors in Cody, Wyoming through advocacy, networking events, member services, and a Visitor Center that distributes tickets for local attractions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cody

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, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from local businesses across tourism, retail, professional services, and manufacturing sectors. The Chamber offers different membership levels including Pony Express tier and higher levels with more features.
2. Event Fees: Revenue from event participation including workshops ($20 for non-members), tourism club luncheons, and networking events. Some events like candidate forums are free to the public.
3. Visitor Center Services: Ticket sales for partner organizations including Cody Nite Rodeo, Cody Trolley Tours, Cody Cattle Company, Wyoming State Parks, and local non-profits. Commission-based revenue from these sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Cody Country Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit 501(c)(6) membership organization that advocates for, connects, and supports more than 475 local businesses across tourism, retail, professional services, and manufacturing. It operates a physical Visitor Center at 836 Sheridan Avenue known as the 'front porch' of the community, providing recommendations, selling tickets for partner attractions, and producing networking events, workshops, and community programs.

Product overview

The Cody Country Chamber of Commerce operates a member services platform built on the GrowthZone association management system. Their digital offering consists of interconnected services including a member directory for business discovery, a job postings board for local employment, an event calendar for networking and community activities, and a deals marketplace for promotional offers. The organization also provides in-person visitor center services and produces editorial content through newsletters and blog posts. This is a service organization providing community and business support services, not a technology product company with discrete commercial software offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Member Directory A searchable online directory of Chamber members allowing businesses to be listed, searched by category, and connected with potential customers and community members.
• Job Postings Board A job board platform where member businesses can post employment opportunities and job seekers can browse local positions.
• Event Calendar A calendar system for discovering and registering for Chamber events, networking gatherings, candidate forums, and community activities, with iCal integration and social sharing.
• Current Deals Platform A platform where member businesses can post special offers, discounts, and promotional deals for community members and visitors.
• Member to Member Deals Exclusive discounts and deals available only to Chamber members, promoting inter-business support and networking.
• Visitor Center Services In-person visitor information services at 836 Sheridan Avenue including recommendations, insider tips, and ticket sales for partner attractions such as Cody Nite Rodeo, Cody Trolley Tours, Cody Cattle Company, Wyoming State Parks, and local non-profits.
• Networking Events Organized networking opportunities including Cody Club meetings, Business to Business workshops, and community events.
• Chamber Membership Annual membership program for local businesses, with tiered levels (Pony Express and Premium tiers) providing directory listing, Info Hub access, marketing opportunities, networking, and government affairs advocacy.

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cody Nite RodeocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Chamber Visitor Center sells tickets for Cody Nite Rodeo, providing promotional support and distribution channel for this major local attraction.
• Cody Trolley TourscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVisitor Center serves as ticket sales outlet for Cody Trolley Tours, supporting tourism distribution.
• Cody Cattle CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTicket sales partnership for dining and entertainment at Cody Cattle Company through the Visitor Center.
• Wyoming State ParkscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVisitor Center sells tickets for Wyoming State Parks, supporting outdoor recreation tourism.
• GrowthZonecoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite platform provider for the Chamber's member directory, event calendar, job postings, and deals platform. Site built and maintained by GrowthZone.
• Buffalo Bill Center of the WestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in community events including candidate forums and co-sponsorship of the Rededication of 'The Scout' monument celebration.
• Park County Travel CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint installation of HypeDomes outdoor meeting space on Chamber property. Collaborates on tourism promotion initiatives.
• Cody Stampede BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual partnership for Fourth of July Stampede celebration including parade and fireworks. Chamber supports and amplifies these community events.
• Holiday Inn CodyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for Chamber events including Candidate Forums and Tourism Cody Club luncheons.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce: Eastern Idaho chamber adjacent to Yellowstone with comparable visitor-services and SMB membership functions to the Cody Country Chamber.
• Casper Area Chamber of Commerce: Wyoming regional chamber offering membership services, business advocacy, and community events to local SMBs, structurally comparable to Cody Country Chamber in scale and scope.
• Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce: Wyoming state-capital chamber with a similar SMB-membership, networking-events, and government-affairs advocacy model, though with a less tourism-weighted member mix.
• Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce: Wyoming northern-tier chamber with similar rural-Wyoming SMB member base and event-driven engagement model.
• Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce: Chamber of Commerce serving Bozeman and the Gallatin Valley in Montana — a mountain-west tourism gateway near Yellowstone with a comparable SMB membership, visitor center, and event-driven business model.
• Billings Chamber of Commerce: Regional Montana chamber providing SMB membership services, advocacy, and visitor information for a community whose economy similarly mixes tourism, retail, and professional services.
• Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce: Chamber serving Jackson Hole and Teton County, Wyoming — adjacent to Grand Teton and Yellowstone, with a near-identical mix of tourism-dependent SMB members, visitor services, and advocacy role.

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: National federation of chambers of commerce that local chambers like Cody Country are affiliated with; provides policy advocacy, resources, and brand umbrella at a much broader scale.

Others

• Park County Travel Council: County-level destination marketing organization that collaborates with the Chamber on tourism initiatives (e.g., joint HypeDomes installation, Tourism Cody Club presentations); closely related ecosystem participant.
• Wyoming Office of Tourism: State-level tourism promotion agency that partners with the Chamber on destination marketing; adjacent rather than competitive, as it operates at the state level rather than locally.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/CodyChamber
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC2F_6MNEzqNixA6jgiiEe5Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/CodyWYChamber
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cody-country-chamber-of-commerce
• Instagraminstagram.com/codywychamber

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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