Fair Oaks Chamber Of Commerce

What Fair Oaks Chamber Of Commerce does

The Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit membership organization founded on November 17, 1954, serving local small and medium businesses in Fair Oaks, an unincorporated community of approximately 32,514 residents in Sacramento County, California. It operates as a community chamber with approximately 225+ business members, runs 50+ events annually, and is governed by a nine-member Board of Directors with one paid staff member (CEO/President Kimberley Pitillo). Flagship programming includes the Taste of Fair Oaks (since 1993), the Honorary Mayor Campaign (since 1979, with cumulative fundraising of $633,905.63 across 47 campaigns), and the Best of Fair Oaks awards (since 2015).

The Chamber's technology stack centers on a digital membership platform comprising a website with a business directory that draws 50,000+ monthly views, a member dashboard, a mobile app, the Fair Oaks Community Kiosk (mobile and desktop), the Traffic Catcher System of search-optimized member landing pages, and a Business Display Catalog. Adjacent member services include a Job Board, a Community Coupon Booklet, Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies, and the Member Assistant Service, which human-curates documentation of each member business for Google and Bing indexing. No public API or AI/ML capabilities are documented.

The Chamber operates on a hybrid revenue model funded approximately 60% from membership dues and 40% from event sponsorships and fundraising, with an annual budget of approximately $155,000. Its customer segments include local SMBs (primary members), Fair Oaks residents (consumers reached through the directory and events), and community nonprofits benefiting from Honorary Mayor campaign fundraising. Major institutional partnerships include co-presentation arrangements with the Fair Oaks Recreation & Park District and beneficiary relationships with the Orangevale-Fair Oaks Community Foundation.

Name

Fair Oaks Chamber Of Commerce

Legal name

Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://fairoakschamber.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit founded in 1954, providing business membership services, networking, promotion, and community events for 225+ local small businesses and residents of Fair Oaks, California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Association Services

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Cultural Festivals & Events Organizations (BPAGAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Local Community & Multi-Category Fairs (MPAGAFAO), Food, Drink & Culinary Community Festivals (Community-Led) (MPAGAEAF)

Keywords

• Chamber of commerce
• Business membership services
• Networking events
• Community events
• Business directory

Headquarters

HQ city

Fair Oaks

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 Investments: Annual membership dues from business members, constituting approximately 60% of the Chamber's $155,000 annual budget. Membership provides access to business directory, networking events, promotional tools, and member benefits.
2. Fundraising and Sponsorships: Revenue from event sponsorships, fundraising events, and sponsorships including Taste of Fair Oaks, Golf Tournament, Concerts in the Park, Honorary Mayor Campaign, and other community events. Constitutes approximately 40% of the annual budget.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce provides business membership services for local Fair Oaks businesses, including a searchable online business directory, networking mixers, marketing and visibility tools (member landing pages, ribbon cuttings, coupons), and a mobile community kiosk. It also organizes 50+ annual community and fundraising events such as the Taste of Fair Oaks, Concerts in the Park, Christmas in Fair Oaks, Golf Tournament, Cornhole Tournament, and the Honorary Mayor Campaign, serving as both a business advocacy body and a community event producer.

Product overview

The Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce is a community membership organization (501(c)(6)) offering a suite of member services and community events. Its core products include Business Membership (providing directory listing, networking, ribbon cuttings, and marketing tools), the Business Directory (with 50k+ monthly views), the Member's Area Dashboard, the Community Kiosk/Mobile App, and the Job Board. The chamber organizes major annual events including Taste of Fair Oaks (since 1993), Best of Fair Oaks awards (since 2015), Christmas in Fair Oaks, Concerts in the Park, Roost N' Roll Golf Tournament, Corn Hole Tournament, Disc Golf Putting Contest, Honorary Mayor Campaign (since 1979), and Empowered Aging Fair. Additional offerings include the Community Coupon Booklet, Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies, and Networking Events. The organization serves 225+ business members with approximately $155,000 annual budget.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fair Oaks Chamber Membership Annual membership program for local businesses providing access to the Chamber's business directory, networking events, ribbon cutting ceremonies, member-only deals, and marketing tools.
• Online Business Directory Searchable online directory of Fair Oaks area businesses with over 50,000 monthly views, allowing members to showcase their products and services to the community.
• Fair Oaks Community Kiosk / Mobile App Mobile and desktop digital kiosk platform providing Fair Oaks visitors and residents with local business information, attractions, and deals at their fingertips.
• Member's Area Dashboard Online member portal offering profile management, event registration, deal management, newsletters, press releases, surveys, and social media integration tools for Chamber members.
• Job Board Employment listing platform connecting local job seekers with Fair Oaks area employers; free for Chamber members and paid for non-members.
• Community Coupon Booklet Digital coupon booklet featuring deals and discounts from local Fair Oaks member businesses.
• Taste of Fair Oaks Annual food and beverage tasting event established in 1993, featuring local restaurants, wineries, breweries, and desserts with silent auctions and entertainment. Draws over 700 attendees.
• Christmas in Fair Oaks Annual holiday celebration featuring tree lighting, parade, Jingle Bowl bowling event, Santa visits, and various holiday activities.
• Concerts in the Park Summer concert series held at Village Park on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays in June and July, featuring local bands and community entertainment.
• Roost N' Roll Golf Tournament Annual charity golf tournament held at Mather Golf Course featuring scramble format, hole-in-one prizes, longest drive, and closest to the pin competitions. Foursomes priced at $600.
• Fair Oaks Cornhole Tournament Annual cornhole tournament held during the Chicken Festival, organized with the California Cornhole Association, featuring competitive and social brackets. Teams of 2 priced at $80.
• Rooster Disc Golf Putting Contest Annual disc golf putting contest held during the Fair Oaks Chicken Festival, featuring cash and prizes for top winners. $20 per player.
• Best of Fair Oaks Annual awards competition and gala established in 2015, where community members vote for their favorite local businesses across categories.
• Honorary Mayor Campaign Non-political fundraising campaign established in 1979 in which candidates raise money for the Chamber and charitable beneficiaries; winner determined by dollars raised. Has collectively raised $633,905.63 across 47 campaigns.
• Empowered Aging in Fair Oaks - Senior Resource Fair Senior resource fair connecting older adults and caregivers with local professionals and organizations for aging-related services.
• Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies Ceremony service for new businesses, grand openings, anniversaries, or rebranding, providing visibility and networking opportunities with community leaders.
• Networking Events Regular networking mixers and joint Chamber events connecting local businesses, including an annual joint mixer with the Orangevale Chamber.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% monthly member retention rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Mather Golf CoursesupportingOthers · 14 August 2026Venue host for the Roost N' Roll Charity Golf Tournament, providing golf course facilities for the chamber's major fundraising event.
• Fair Oaks Recreation & Park DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-presenter of major community events including Concerts in the Park, Christmas in Fair Oaks, and Chicken Festival. Partnership enables shared event production, venue access, and community programming across the Fair Oaks community.
• Orangevale-Fair Oaks Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary charity beneficiary of Taste of Fair Oaks event proceeds. Silent auction proceeds support the food bank's community hunger relief programs.
• Orangevale-Fair Oaks Community FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUmbrella organization overseeing community programs including Orangevale-Fair Oaks Food Bank, Food Farm, Homeless Assistance Resource Team (HART), and Treat our Teachers. Benefits from Honorary Mayor campaign fundraising.
• Fair Oaks Rotary FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting educational and charitable projects for youth and seniors. Beneficiary of Heather Ford's Honorary Mayor campaign with projects including Little League field improvements, Phoenix Park walking paths, and Fair Oaks Public Library renovations.
• New Life Community ChurchsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for Empowered Aging in Fair Oaks Senior Resource Fair event, providing facility access for community programming.
• Orangevale Cornhole CCAsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the annual Fair Oaks Cornhole Tournament at Chicken Festival, combining local cornhole league expertise with chamber event production.
• SactoMoFosupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerFood truck event partner for Summer Finale Concert and Chicken Festival, providing food vendor coordination for community events.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: National federation of chambers and business associations. Provides top-of-funnel advocacy and policy resources that local chambers like Fair Oaks leverage; operates at much larger scale and broader scope than community-focused membership events.
• Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce: The largest regional chamber serving Sacramento County and surrounding areas. Comparable business model (membership dues, events, advocacy, networking) but operates at much larger scale and broader geography, overlapping directly with Fair Oaks Chamber members in the Sacramento metro.
• California Chamber of Commerce (CalChamber): Statewide chamber providing advocacy, HR compliance tools, and group benefits to California businesses. Comparable in mission (representing business interests) but operates at state level rather than community events; many Fair Oaks Chamber members would also be CalChamber members.

Direct peers

• Folsom Chamber of Commerce: Chamber serving Folsom, immediately east of Fair Oaks in Sacramento County. Same membership, event, and business-directory model targeting local SMBs in an overlapping commuter and consumer market.
• Rancho Cordova Chamber of Commerce: Chamber for the adjacent Sacramento County city of Rancho Cordova. Comparable mission of supporting local SMBs via membership, networking, and signature events; competes for overlapping Sacramento east-side members.
• Roseville Area Chamber of Commerce: Chamber for the larger Placer County city adjacent to Sacramento County. Operates the same membership/events model with a heavier commercial and retail SMB mix, drawing from the same regional talent and consumer pool as Fair Oaks Chamber.
• Orangevale Chamber of Commerce: Neighboring Sacramento County community chamber explicitly referenced by Fair Oaks Chamber as a joint-mixer partner. Operates an identical business membership, networking, and community events model in the adjacent community.
• Carmichael Chamber of Commerce: Chamber for the adjacent unincorporated Sacramento County community of Carmichael. Same membership-organization, community-events, and SMB-visibility model serving an overlapping regional business base.
• Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce: Chamber for the adjacent Sacramento County city of Citrus Heights. Same community-chamber model with membership dues, networking mixers, ribbon cuttings, and annual signature events serving SMBs in an overlapping market.

Others

• Local Chambers of Commerce Network (docu.team platform): SaaS/technology provider that powers the Fair Oaks Chamber's Mobile App, Community Kiosk, Welcome Center, and Member's Area Dashboard (fair Oaks uses association ID 246 on the platform). Indirect ecosystem peer because it is the underlying technology stack enabling the Chamber's digital services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TheFairOaksChamber
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fair-oaks-chamber-of-commerce

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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