deland area chamber of commerce

What deland area chamber of commerce does

The DeLand & Greater West Volusia Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit membership-based business association chartered in 1930 as the first chamber in Florida, with organizational roots to the Commercial Club founded in 1890. It serves approximately 600 member businesses across six municipalities in West Volusia County (DeLand, Orange City, DeBary, Deltona, Lake Helen, Pierson), operating from a DeLand headquarters and three satellite offices opened in 2022, with regional directors covering each city.

The organization runs a diversified program portfolio centered on chamber membership: Leadership West Volusia (a 41-year leadership development program with Stetson University, $1,200 tuition), Women Empowered, the Wellness Initiative Network (250+ provider partners across 8 wellness dimensions), Business Resource Workshops, and Chambers of FL Healthcare (launched November 2023 with MyHealthily through FACP). Its technology stack comprises a self-serve membership portal (chamberorganizer.com), mobile apps for iPhone and Android, a Member Assistant service that documents businesses for search optimization, business catalogs, landing pages, and a wellness directory accessible via a texting keyword. No AI/ML capabilities are present.

Revenue is generated from recurring annual membership dues, advertising and sponsorship (web banners, newsletter ads, event sponsorships, the annual printed and digital Membership Directory & Business Resource Guide, ribbon cuttings), event registration fees, leadership program tuition, and contributions from 24 Legacy Investors across businesses and municipalities. A staff of 7+ full-time employees led by CEO Janet Knauff executes operations under a volunteer board.

Name

deland area chamber of commerce

Legal name

DeLand & Greater West Volusia Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://delandchamber.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1890

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The DeLand & Greater West Volusia Chamber of Commerce is a 134-year-old nonprofit membership association serving ~600 businesses across 6 municipalities in West Volusia County, Florida, via 4 offices and programs in leadership development, networking, wellness, and advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chamber of Commerce and Business Networking Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Membership Clubs (Category-Focused) (CRAEADAI)

Keywords

• Chamber of commerce
• Business networking events
• Leadership development programs
• Community wellness initiatives
• Business advocacy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Deland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees providing access to networking events, directory listings, business catalogs, member benefits, and use of Chamber branding
2. Advertising and Sponsorship: Revenue from web banner ads, sponsored blog posts, eNewsletter banners, eBlasts, digital magazine ads, event sponsorships, and ribbon cutting ceremonies
3. Leadership Program Tuition: Leadership West Volusia program tuition of $1,200 per participant with scholarships available
4. Event Revenue: Fees from signature events, mega events, and discounted pricing for members on events

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The DeLand & Greater West Volusia Chamber of Commerce provides business advocacy, networking, education, and marketing services to its nearly 600 member businesses across West Volusia County, Florida. Its core deliverable is annual chamber membership bundled with access to over 100 networking events per year, a business directory and catalog system, member discounts and benefits, advertising and sponsorship opportunities, and leadership development programs such as Leadership West Volusia.

Product overview

The DeLand & Greater West Volusia Chamber of Commerce offers a membership-based service platform centered on chamber membership with networking, events, and business development programs. Core offerings include the annual Membership Directory & Business Resource Guide and Business Catalogs. The chamber operates several flagship programs: Leadership West Volusia (leadership development with Stetson University partnership), the Wellness Initiative Network (W.I.N.) providing wellness provider access via mobile app, Women Empowered (women's leadership development), and Business Resource Workshops. In November 2023, the chamber launched Chambers of FL Healthcare as a new member benefit in partnership with MyHealthily. The chamber also hosts weekly networking (Office Octane), signature events (Crystal Apple Awards, State of the Region), and provides a Community App for member access. The organization expanded in 2022 to 4 locations serving DeLand, Orange City, DeBary, and Deltona.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Leadership West Volusia A 41-year-old community leadership development program operated in partnership with Stetson University. Draws together business and community leaders to learn about challenging community issues while enhancing leadership skills. Tuition is $1,200 per participant with mandatory attendance requirements and scholarships available.
• Wellness Initiative Network (W.I.N.) A wellness network directory and initiative representing all 8 dimensions of wellness. Provides discounted offers and access to wellness providers for chamber members through a mobile app and texting keyword system.
• Chambers of FL Healthcare Healthcare coverage solution launched November 2023 in partnership with MyHealthily and Florida Association of Chamber Professionals. Enables members to shop for healthcare coverage, access traditional and alternative insurance options, and receive bundled non-insurance benefits including Health Advocacy, Medical Bill Saver, Telehealth, and Work/Life Care Management.
• Women Empowered Leadership development program founded in 2018 by the chamber and Stetson University. Engages and inspires women through leadership development, featuring storytelling series and Ted-style talk events such as EMPOWER WEST VOLUSIA.
• Membership Directory & Business Resource Guide Annual printed and digital membership directory providing full-year business featuring. Publishes in January each year and includes business listings by category and alphabetically, with full, half, and quarter page advertising sizes available.
• Business Catalogs Online business catalog platform where members can showcase their products and services. Part of the membership services system including display catalogs, tourist photo booth, and business showcase booth features, supporting local and national search optimization.
• Office Octane Weekly Monday morning networking meetup with average attendance of 70 people. One of over 100 networking events per year hosted by the chamber.
• Community App (Mobile App) Mobile application for iPhone and Android devices providing access to wellness provider directory, member deals and coupons, member ID cards, and chamber services. Accessible via texting keyword by chamber members.
• Business Resource Workshops Free business resource workshops offered at chamber locations covering a variety of topics including marketing, accounting, and business operations. Available to members and nonmembers alike.

Quantifiable outcome

• Membership base of nearly 600 businesses representing thousands of employees
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 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 core, minor and major.

• MyHealthily (Chambers of FL Healthcare)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2023Partnership through Florida Association of Chamber Professionals (FACP) to provide healthcare coverage options to chamber members. Enables members to save on healthcare costs with access to traditional and alternative insurance options, free personalized business consultations, simplified enrollment, and additional benefits for employees.
• Dementia Care EducationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 March 2022Partnership through member Assisted Living Locators to provide dementia care certification and education within the senior care industry.
• Orange City AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Partnership formed in 2013 with City of Orange City. Positions chamber as official voice of Orange City business community through Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) program.
• West Volusia Tourism Advertising AuthoritymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Formed in 2006 when chamber moved away from tourist/welcome center role. Continues to be a valued partner in promoting West Volusia as a wellness destination.
• Stetson UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership for Leadership West Volusia program and Women Empowered initiative founded in 2018. Stetson University collaboration develops community leaders and engages women through leadership development programs.
• MainStreet DeLand AssociationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOriginally the Mainstreet Committee of the chamber, spun off into MainStreet DeLand Association as chamber broadened scope. Both organizations maintain tight bonds and partner together to serve downtown DeLand.
• Municipalities (6 municipalities)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerServes 6 municipalities: DeLand, Orange City, DeBary, Deltona, Lake Helen, and Pierson. Chamber councils represent each city with Divisional Vice-Presidents.
• Volusia County Economic DevelopmentmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorical partnership contributing to Volusia County Business Development Corp., which transitioned to Enterprise Volusia and eventually Team Volusia Economic Development Corp.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/deland-area-chamber-of-commerce

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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