crossroads regional chamber of commerce

Name

crossroads regional chamber of commerce

Legal name

Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://crossroadschamber.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chamber of Commerce / Business Association Services

NAICS

Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) (81399)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Partner, Channel & Alliance Summits (THAHAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Training, Enablement & Talent Development Summits (THAHAMAH)

Keywords

• Business networking events
• Membership association services
• Legislative advocacy
• Workforce development programs
• Business recognition awards

Headquarters

HQ city

Merrillville

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees based on company size, with Silver and Gold tiers ranging from $345 to $3,415 per year plus a $30 processing fee. Membership provides access to networking events, committee participation, member directory listing, and marketing support.
2. Event Registration and Sponsorship: Revenue generated from event tickets, table sponsorships, and corporate sponsorships. Business Excellence Awards tickets are $75/person or $700 for table sponsorship. Various sponsorship tiers available for events.
3. Program Fees: Fees for specialized programs such as the Employer Accelerator Skills-Based Hiring program ($99 per attendee) delivered in partnership with ACCE Foundation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit membership organization that provides business networking, advocacy, education, and marketing resources to its 600+ member businesses across Northwest Indiana. Its core offering is tiered annual membership (Silver and Gold) that grants access to networking events, an online member directory, committee participation, legislative advocacy, workforce development programs, and promotional opportunities. Supplementary paid offerings include event sponsorships, Business Excellence Awards participation, training programs (Skills-Based Hiring Employer Accelerator), international travel experiences (Crossroads Abroad), and community room rentals.

Product overview

Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce operates as a membership-based organization offering a suite of services focused on business networking, advocacy, education, and community development for Northwest Indiana businesses. The organization's core offerings include membership directory services (via ChamberMaster platform), event programming (networking events, committee meetings, annual galas), advocacy through the Voice of Business Committee, workforce development programs (Work Ready Committee, Skills-Based Hiring Employer Accelerator), and recognition initiatives (Business Excellence Awards, Women in Leadership Award). Services are provided through tiered Silver and Gold annual memberships with processing fees, supplemented by sponsorship opportunities, community room rentals, and international travel programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Voice of Business Committee: A chamber committee that monitors legislative issues impacting the business community and facilitates dialogue with elected officials during legislative sessions.
• Women in Leadership Development (WILD)
• Women in Leadership Award
• Business Excellence Awards
• Work Ready Committee
• Coffee, Community and Connections

Products and services

• Chamber Membership (Silver Annual) Tiered annual membership providing access to chamber networking events, member directory listing, committee participation, and business development resources for businesses with 0-5 employees.
• Chamber Membership (Gold Annual) Premium tiered annual membership with enhanced benefits for businesses with 6+ employees, including expanded marketing opportunities, sponsorship visibility, and leadership program access.
• Business Expo
• Business Excellence Awards Annual recognition ceremony honoring Northwest Indiana businesses and individuals across nine categories including Business Leader, Business Success, Corporate Responsibility, Community Volunteer of the Year, Legacy, Minority Business, Non-Profit, Rising Star, and Young Entrepreneur.
• Women in Leadership Development (WILD) Committee dedicated to empowering women leaders through mentorship, networking events, educational programming, and the annual Women in Leadership Award recognizing outstanding female leaders.
• Voice of Business Committee Legislative advocacy committee monitoring issues impacting the business community, hosting conference calls with elected officials, and organizing the Coffee, Community and Connections speaker series.
• Work Ready Committee Committee focused on strengthening Northwest Indiana's workforce through strategic investments and partnerships that build talent pipelines and align education with business needs.
• Skills-Based Hiring Employer Accelerator Partnership program with ACCE Foundation providing skills-based hiring training for small and mid-sized businesses, covering casemaking, job description building, interview processes, and onboarding practices.
• Crossroads Abroad International Travel Guided international travel experiences featuring all-inclusive packages with round-trip airfare, accommodations, meals, sightseeing, and professional tour support for member businesses.
• Member Directory Online searchable business directory powered by ChamberMaster platform, allowing members to list their businesses by category and alphabetic search with over 200 business categories.
• Hot Deals & M2M Deals Exclusive member-to-member promotional offers and discounted deals program enabling chamber members to advertise special offers to fellow businesses.
• Job Listings Chamber-hosted job board connecting member businesses with qualified candidates in the Northwest Indiana region.
• Community Room Rental Rental facility available to chamber members for business meetings, events, and community gatherings.
• Ask the Experts Webinar Series Monthly virtual webinar series featuring industry experts providing insights on business topics, held on the second Wednesday of each month.
• Event Sponsorship Opportunities Sponsorship packages for chamber events including presenting sponsorships (e.g., NIPSCO as presenting sponsor of Business Excellence Awards) and table sponsorships, providing visibility and brand association for member and non-member businesses.

Quantifiable outcome

• 64% of consumers are more likely to purchase from chamber members
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• ACCE FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Foundation to deliver the Employer Accelerator: Skills-Based Hiring program for small and mid-sized businesses. The program helps employers incorporate skills-based hiring practices through virtual training sessions covering casemaking, skills identification, job description building, and interview processes.
• NIPSCO (Northern Indiana Public Service Co.)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNIPSCO serves as presenting sponsor for the Business Excellence Awards. Additionally, NIPSCO partners with the chamber to offer energy efficiency programs for local businesses, providing cash incentives for high-efficiency equipment upgrades including LED lighting, HVAC systems, and refrigeration.
• CWI (Center for Workforce Innovation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the September 9, 2025 Crossroads Chamber & CWI Breakfast event featuring Dr. Katie Jenner, Indiana's Secretary of Education, to discuss new diploma requirements and workforce readiness implications for local employers.
• Dean and Barbara White Community CenterminorOthersVenue partner for the annual Business Excellence Awards ceremony held at the Mike Anderson Chevrolet Event Center within the community center at 6600 Broadway, Merrillville, IN.
• Innsbrook Country ClubminorOthersVenue partner for the Methodist Hospitals Foundation 15th Annual Golf Outing, located at 6701 Taft Street, Merrillville, Indiana.
• Lake County FairgroundsminorOthersVenue partner for Franciscan Health Senior Day at Lake County Fair, located at 889 S. Court St. in Crown Point.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce (Indy Chamber): Indiana's largest regional chamber, serving the Indianapolis metro. Operates a similar membership, advocacy, and event-driven model to Crossroads but at significantly larger scale.
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: National federation of chambers and business associations. Comparable as the umbrella body representing the same chamber-of-commerce model Crossroads operates at the regional level.

Direct peers

• Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber: Mid-size regional chamber offering tiered memberships, networking events, and policy advocacy. Operates a comparable regional chamber playbook to Crossroads.
• Greater Fort Wayne Inc. Indiana-based regional chamber and economic development organization. Closely comparable in size, mission, and member-driven programming to Crossroads.
• Columbus Chamber of Commerce: Regional chamber delivering membership, programming, and advocacy for a Midwestern business community. Directly comparable in operating model to Crossroads.
• Detroit Regional Chamber: Mid-size regional chamber running signature events, leadership programs, and policy advocacy. Operates a similar playbook to Crossroads at a larger Midwestern scale.
• Greater Des Moines Partnership: Regional chamber and economic development entity combining membership, advocacy, and talent programs. Comparable to Crossroads in operating a multi-program, event-driven chamber model.
• Pittsburgh Regional Chamber: Regional chamber and economic development organization in a former manufacturing-heavy metro. Comparable to Crossroads in serving a transitioning Midwestern business base.
• Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce: Mid-size regional chamber with signature leadership and recognition programs. Runs a similar membership-plus-events-plus-advocacy operating model as Crossroads.

Regional players

• Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce: Regional chamber serving the broader Chicago metro area, which borders Crossroads' Northwest Indiana footprint. Comparable in delivering tiered memberships, advocacy, and business events to a similar SMB base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/crossroadschamber
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/crossroads-regional-chamber-of-commerce

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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