Greenwood-leflore County Chamber Of Commerce, Inc.

What Greenwood-leflore County Chamber Of Commerce, Inc. does

The Greenwood-Leflore County Chamber of Commerce, Inc. is a 501(c)6 nonprofit membership-based chamber of commerce founded in 1917 in Greenwood, Mississippi, and is self-described as the oldest business organization in Greenwood/Leflore County. It serves local businesses, individuals, civic organizations, churches, and educational institutions through membership services, networking programs, leadership development, workforce initiatives, and a year-round portfolio of signature community events.

Core offerings include a seven-tier membership program priced from $107 (Friend of the Chamber) to $5,000 (Henderson Baird Leadership Circle) with built-in sponsorship credits at the upper tiers, an online member business directory, a jobs board, and conference room rental. The Chamber organizes and produces an extensive annual event calendar including the Viking Half Marathon, Bikes Blues & Bayous cycling event (Mississippi's largest, attracting over 700 cyclists from the Southeast), 300 Oaks Road Races, Stars & Stripes Festival, Golf Scramble, AgFest, the Roy Martin Delta Band Festival/Christmas Parade (80+ years, 25+ bands from four states), Holiday Open House, A Delta Dickens Christmas, and the Annual Meeting/Taste of Greenwood. Leadership development programs span YELL (high school juniors), Leadership Greenwood (ages 25-40), and the Greenwood-Leflore Young Professionals (GLYP, est. 2010).

Revenue is generated primarily through membership dues and event profits, supplemented by event sponsorships and Business After Hours hosting fees ($500-$600 per event). The Chamber partners with the Greenwood-Leflore Economic Development Foundation on workforce development via the ACT Work-Ready Communities program and serves as an affiliate of Keep Mississippi Beautiful and Keep America Beautiful. There is no proprietary technology, no disclosed AI capability, and no external ownership; the organization operates with a 3-5 person staff led by Executive Director Beth Stevens and is governed by a member-elected board.

Name

Greenwood-leflore County Chamber Of Commerce, Inc.

Legal name

Greenwood-Leflore County Chamber Of Commerce, Inc.

Website

https://greenwoodmschamber.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1917

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Greenwood-Leflore County Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)6 nonprofit founded in 1917 that provides tiered membership services, networking, leadership programs, and a year-round signature event portfolio to businesses, individuals, and civic organizations in Greenwood and Leflore County, Mississippi.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chamber of Commerce Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAHAD

Cultural Centers & Community Cultural Organizations

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Arts, Culture & Heritage Nonprofits

SECONDARYBPAGAHAG

Cultural Festivals & Events Organizations

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Arts, Culture & Heritage Nonprofits

Keywords

• Chamber of commerce
• Business membership programs
• Community event organization
• Leadership development programs
• Workforce development services

Headquarters

HQ city

Greenwood

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Tiered membership investment model with seven levels ranging from $107 (Individual) to $5,000 (Leadership Circle). Relies on member investment as primary revenue source alongside event profits.
2. Event Sponsorships: Various event sponsorship opportunities across multiple signature events including Viking Half Marathon, Stars and Stripes Festival, Bikes Blues & Bayous, 300 Oaks Road Race, Christmas Parade, and Delta Dickens Christmas.
3. Event Profits: Revenue generated from chamber-organized events and programs throughout the year.
4. Business After Hours Hosting Fees: Option A (Non-Alcohol): $500, Option B (Alcohol): $600 for businesses to host networking events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Greenwood-Leflore County Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)6 nonprofit membership-based organization that promotes a positive business climate and quality of life in Greenwood/Leflore County, Mississippi. It sells tiered business and individual memberships ($107–$5,000 annually), organizes a year-round portfolio of signature community events (marathons, cycling races, festivals, parades, expos), and delivers leadership development programs for youth, young professionals, and adult business leaders. The Chamber also operates workforce development, business education seminars, and community beautification initiatives.

Product overview

The Greenwood-Leflore County Chamber of Commerce operates as a 501(c)6 membership-based organization founded in 1917, offering a comprehensive suite of programs and services centered around business promotion, community development, and workforce strengthening. The core offerings include tiered membership programs with various investment levels ($199-$5,000 annually), an online business directory, jobs board, and conference room facilities. The Chamber organizes signature annual events including the Viking Half Marathon, Bikes Blues & Bayous cycling event, 300 Oaks Road Races, Stars & Stripes Festival, Golf Scramble, AgFest, Delta Band Festival/Christmas Parade, and Holiday Open House. Leadership development programs include YELL Youth Leadership (for high school juniors), Leadership Greenwood (for ages 25-40), and GLYP young professionals network. The Chamber also provides John Maxwell leadership training, DISC personality assessments, Chamber University seminars, Business After Hours networking, ribbon cuttings, and community beautification initiatives through the Keep Greenwood & Leflore County Beautiful program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chamber Membership Programs Tiered membership investment programs (seven levels from $107 Individual to $5,000 Leadership Circle) offering marketing exposure, networking, online directory listing, conference room access, sponsorship credits, and discounts on shipping, payment processing, postage, and supplies for member businesses and individuals in Greenwood/Leflore County.
• Online Business Directory Listing Online member business directory providing visibility and consumer referrals for chamber members in the Greenwood-Leflore County community.
• Jobs Board Online employment marketplace connecting local job seekers with chamber member businesses.
• Conference Room Rental Meeting space available free of charge to chamber members (with a $25 cleanup fee) and to non-members for a $50 rental fee.
• Annual Meeting / Business Expo / Taste of Greenwood Annual signature event in January/February featuring a business expo, food from local restaurants, networking, and an awards ceremony recognizing outstanding businesses and community members.
• Viking Half Marathon Annual road race held on the last Saturday in March, recognized as one of Mississippi's premier running events.
• Bikes, Blues & Bayous Mississippi's largest cycling event held on the first Saturday in August, attracting over 700 cyclists from across the Southeast.
• 300 Oaks Road Races Annual running event held on the third Saturday in September featuring 10K run, 5K run, 5K walk, and 1-mile fun run.
• Stars & Stripes Festival Free community festival held in late June/early July at the arboretum area between downtown bridges, featuring live entertainment, veterans tribute, kids activities, splash pad, food vendors, and fireworks.
• Golf Scramble Annual 4-man scramble golf tournament held in early May at Greenwood Country Club, with proceeds benefiting the YELL Youth Leadership Program.
• AgFest Annual agriculture celebration held in mid-November featuring an ag expo, catfish dinner, farm games, Young Farmer of the Year award, and children's activities.
• Roy Martin Delta Band Festival / Christmas Parade Mississippi's oldest and largest Christmas parade held on the first Friday in December, featuring over 25 high school and university bands from four states, themed floats, and fireworks.
• Holiday Open House Annual retail promotion event held in early November encouraging holiday shopping at local businesses.
• A Delta Dickens Christmas Victorian-themed Christmas event featuring vendor opportunities and family activities.
• Driving the Delta Open Car Show Car show event held in late October coinciding with Cruising the Coast.
• YELL Youth Leadership Program Year-long leadership program (September–April) for high school juniors featuring workshops, seminars, and activities on leadership, team-building, and community involvement. Free for students meeting the 2.5 GPA requirement.
• Leadership Greenwood Year-long leadership development program for up-and-coming business leaders ages 25–40, featuring workshops, seminars, tours, and team-building activities.
• Greenwood-Leflore Young Professionals (GLYP) Membership-based program for young professionals ages 21–40 offering social events, professional development, and community volunteer opportunities. Established in 2010 and hosted by the Chamber as its parent organization.
• Workforce Development (ACT Work-Ready Communities) Workforce strengthening initiative delivered through the ACT Work-Ready Communities Program in partnership with the Greenwood-Leflore Economic Development Foundation and WIN Job Center. Provides career readiness assessments for local workers.
• Ambassador Program Volunteer business professionals who support Chamber events, membership visits, ribbon cuttings, and community promotion through monthly networking meetings.
• Keep Greenwood & Leflore County Beautiful Affiliate of Keep Mississippi Beautiful and Keep America Beautiful, coordinating cleanup efforts, educational programs on recycling and litter prevention, and neighborhood beautification campaigns.
• John Maxwell Leadership Series Customized leadership seminars and coaching based on John Maxwell's methodologies, facilitated by certified executive director Beth Stevens.
• DISC Personality Indicator Assessments Personality assessment tool for employee screening, team development, and communication improvement, available for $50 per person.
• Chamber University / Seminars Educational workshops covering topics including social media, marketing, healthcare, computer skills, and business financing, offered free or at reduced rates for chamber members.
• Business After Hours Monthly networking events held at member businesses on the third Thursday from 5:00–6:30 PM. Member businesses can host for $500 (non-alcohol) or $600 (alcohol) for direct engagement with other members.
• Ribbon Cuttings / Groundbreakings Ceremony services for chamber members celebrating new business openings or expansion groundbreakings.
• Shop Greenwood Campaign Local retail promotion initiative encouraging community members to shop at Greenwood businesses, including Tax-Free Holiday and Small Business Saturday support.
• Chamber Newsletter Regular email and print communications keeping members informed about Chamber activities and community news.

Quantifiable outcome

• Mississippi's largest cycling event with 700+ cyclists from Southeast region
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Greenwood-Leflore Young Professionals (GLYP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Established in 2010, GLYP is a membership-based program for young professionals ages 21-40. Chamber serves as parent organization hosting the program.
• Greenwood-Leflore Economic Development FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to strengthen workforce development in Greenwood/Leflore County through the ACT Work-Ready Communities Program. Collaborate on workforce certification and career readiness initiatives.
• Keep Mississippi BeautifulcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial affiliate partnership for community beautification initiatives. Coordinates cleanup efforts, educational programs on recycling and litter prevention, and neighborhood beautification campaigns.
• Keep America BeautifulcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial affiliate partnership for community beautification initiatives. Supports city and county beautification programs through coordinated volunteer efforts.
• ACT Work-Ready Communities ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development initiative for career readiness certification. Chamber promotes CRC (Career Readiness Assessment) to local employers and workers.
• WIN Job CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal workforce center providing CRC (Career Readiness Assessment) testing services for the ACT Work-Ready Communities program.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Tupelo Chamber of Commerce: Local chamber serving Tupelo and Lee County, Mississippi. Comparable as a peer small-metro Mississippi chamber with similar membership, event, and community development offerings.
• Jackson Chamber (Mississippi): Local chamber of commerce serving the Jackson, MS metro area. Directly comparable as a 501(c)(6) membership-based chamber offering tiered dues, networking events, leadership programs, and economic development services in the same state.
• Delta Council: Regional business and economic development organization serving the Mississippi Delta. Comparable as a peer membership organization in the same geographic region, focused on economic development, advocacy, and community programming.
• Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce: Local chamber of commerce for Vicksburg, Mississippi. Comparable as a peer small-city chamber offering tiered membership, signature events, leadership programs, and economic development services within the same state.

Others

• American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE): Professional association for chamber of commerce executives and staff. Comparable as the industry body representing chamber professionals, providing training, certification (IOM), and benchmarking that the Chamber's leadership relies on.
• Keep America Beautiful: National nonprofit focused on community beautification. Comparable as an active partner and programmatic affiliate of the Chamber's Keep Greenwood & Leflore County Beautiful initiative, with overlapping civic/community programming.

Regional players

• Mississippi Economic Council: Statewide chamber of commerce for Mississippi. Comparable as a peer membership organization promoting business interests in the same state, with overlapping event, advocacy, and economic development missions.

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: National federation of U.S. chambers and business associations. Directly comparable as the apex membership organization serving U.S. businesses through advocacy, networking, and policy work, though operating at vastly greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/gwdmschamber
• Instagraminstagram.com/greenwoodleflorechamber
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/greenwood-leflore-county-chamber-of-commerce

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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