Arcadia Chamber of Commerce

What Arcadia Chamber of Commerce does

The Arcadia Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based nonprofit organization founded in 1921 and formally incorporated on July 16, 1934, that serves as the official voice and marketing center for the Arcadia, California business community. The organization operates from an iconic circular headquarters at 388 W. Huntington Drive on the Civic Center island across from Santa Anita Park, with a four-person staff led by CEO Karen Mac Nair. Its core offering is the Classic Business and Professional Membership priced at $335 annually, which grants access to monthly networking events (Rise and Shine Arcadia, Networking at Noon, The Morning Brew, Connect and Prosper, Lunch Link-Up, The MIX, Happy Hour Hop, ABC Groups), online directory listings, ribbon-cutting ceremonies, Chamber referrals, and free Certificates of Origin for international trade, supplemented by the 110% Club premium tier that adds logo placement and enhanced social media visibility for an incremental 10% of membership fees.

The Chamber generates revenue across five streams: recurring annual membership dues, per-event ticket fees for members ($15-$35) and prospective members ($15-$45), tiered event sponsorships ranging from $500 Hole Hero to $6,000 Tournament Sponsor levels, conference room rental ($35/hour for members, $50/hour for non-members), and certificate-of-origin services. It serves approximately 500 member businesses spanning SMBs, large enterprises (Longo Toyota-Lexus, USC Arcadia Hospital, BMO Bank, Waste Management, Rivian), and civic institutions. The go-to-market motion is event-driven, with the Chamber functioning simultaneously as a sales-led subscription organization that converts event attendees into dues-paying members via a policy permitting non-members to attend at most two events per calendar year. Distribution is direct through the HQ office, on-site ribbon cuttings, regional partnerships with the City of Arcadia, Santa Anita Park, USC Arcadia Hospital, the Arcadia Chinese Association, and the Arcadia Unified School District, and digital channels including a website, social media, and the ChamberVu-powered digital directory.

Name

Arcadia Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

Arcadia Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://www.arcadiacachamber.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Arcadia Chamber of Commerce is a 100-year-old membership-based nonprofit serving approximately 500 Arcadia, California businesses through $335/year dues, monthly networking events, signature fundraisers like the Golf Classic and Taste of Arcadia, ribbon cuttings, and government liaison services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Arcadia

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees provide core revenue. Classic Membership is priced at $335/year, with the option to upgrade to the 110% Club for an additional 10% of membership fee to receive enhanced marketing benefits including logo placement on website, extra social media posts, and office flyer display opportunities.
2. Event Fees: Revenue generated from ticketed networking events including Rise and Shine Arcadia ($35 for members, $45 for prospective members), Networking at Noon ($35 members, $45 non-members), Learning Lab ($15 for non-members, free for members), and the Annual Golf Classic with various sponsorship tiers ranging from $200 tee signs to $6,000 tournament sponsorship.
3. Sponsorship Revenue: Corporate sponsorships for events and programs including Bacon & Eggs sponsors, Coffee & Toast sponsors, Fairway Finder sponsors ($4,000), Gold sponsors ($3,000), Silver sponsors ($2,000), and Hole Hero sponsors ($500). Event-specific sponsorships also available for Connect & Prosper and other Chamber events.
4. Conference Room Rental: The Chamber conference room (capacity up to 35 people) is available for rental at $35/hour for members and $50/hour for non-members, with a 2-hour minimum. This generates revenue while serving member and community needs.
5. Certificate of Origin Services: Document verification services for international trade provided free to members; non-members pay $50 per page stamped. This service supports local businesses engaged in export/import activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Arcadia Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based nonprofit organization that sells annual business memberships ($335/year) granting access to networking events, an online member directory, ribbon-cutting ceremonies, marketing opportunities, Chamber referrals, and Certificate of Origin services. It also sells ticketed access to recurring networking events, signature events such as the Golf Classic and Taste of Arcadia, corporate sponsorship packages, and conference room rentals, primarily serving businesses in the Arcadia, California area.

Product overview

The Arcadia Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based business organization offering a unified portfolio of networking, educational, and promotional services. The core product is the Business Membership ($335/year), which provides access to online directory listings, ribbon cutting ceremonies, marketing opportunities, and referrals. Premium members can join the 110% Club add-on for enhanced visibility. The Chamber operates an extensive event calendar including signature programs (Rise and Shine Arcadia, Networking at Noon, The Morning Brew, Connect and Prosper, Lunch Link-Up, The MIX, Community Connection, Learning Lab, Happy Hour Hop), signature events (Taste of Arcadia, Golf Classic, ACE Awards, Santa Anita 5K), and small group networking through ABC Groups. Additional services include conference room rental, Certificate of Origin for international trade, and publications including the Digital Directory and Welcome Home Booklet. All offerings are designed to support member business growth through networking, visibility, and community connection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Taste of Arcadia: Annual food and restaurant event showcasing local restaurants
• Rise and Shine Arcadia
• Networking at Noon
• Connect and Prosper
• Lunch Link-Up
• Learning Lab
• Community Connection
• Happy Hour Hop
• Arcadia Chamber Golf Classic
• ACE Awards & Board Installation
• 110% Club
• ABC Groups (Arcadia Business Community Groups)

Products and services

• Business Membership
• 110% Club Premium Membership Add-On

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 500 member businesses and citizens served
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• City of ArcadiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Chamber serves as the public relations arm of the City and the 'front door' through which new visitors are greeted. City Manager Dominic Lazzaretto serves as Chamber Board Liaison. The Chamber occupies space in the Civic Center under lease with the City and hosts the annual State of the City address.
• Santa Anita ParkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey community partner with Pete Siberell serving as Director of Community Services & Special Projects as Chamber Board Liaison. Co-hosts events including Santa Anita 5k and Taste of Arcadia. Located across from Chamber office on Huntington Drive.
• USC Arcadia HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor healthcare partner represented on the Board of Directors by Fei Huang. Participates in Community Connection events and provides health-related presentations to Chamber members.
• Arcadia Unified School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner with Superintendent David Vannasdall and School Board member Leigh Chavez serving as Chamber Board Liaisons. Joint community initiatives supporting youth and education.
• Los Angeles County Economic Development Corp.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional economic development partner providing resources and connections for Chamber members seeking broader market information and business development support.
• San Gabriel Valley Economic PartnershipminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional economic partnership providing Chamber members access to broader San Gabriel Valley business resources, economic data, and regional advocacy.
• Arcadia Chinese AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEthnic community partner represented by Francine Chiu as Chamber Board Liaison. Supports bilingual programming including Connect and Prosper networking events and Chinese-language marketing materials.
• LA ArboretumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal cultural institution partner with Chief Development Officer Sylvia Rosenberger serving as Chamber Board Liaison. Contributes to community tourism and quality of life initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pasadena Chamber of Commerce: Another long-standing LA County municipal chamber offering membership dues, networking events, ribbon cuttings, and civic advocacy to local businesses. Highly comparable in operating model, pricing tier structure, and event calendar.
• San Gabriel Valley Chamber of Commerce: Sub-regional chamber covering many of the same cities (including Arcadia) and overlapping member businesses. Closest peer given shared service territory and bilingual programming.
• Monrovia Chamber of Commerce: Neighboring San Gabriel Valley chamber with comparable team size, annual dues structure, and mix of networking events and signature programming (e.g., Monrovia Days).
• Chamber of Commerce of the Santa Barbara Region: Another California municipal/regional chamber with comparable membership dues, networking event calendar, and ribbon-cutting/government-advocacy services for local SMBs.

Broad incumbents

• LA Area Chamber of Commerce: Larger regional chamber covering greater Los Angeles. Operates the same membership/networking/advocacy model but at metropolitan scale and with a more corporate-member skew.
• California Chamber of Commerce (CalChamber): State-level business association that provides the broader advocacy and policy infrastructure that local chambers like Arcadia plug into. Different scale and remit but analogous nonprofit-membership business model.
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: National federation that local chambers (including Arcadia) are typically affiliated with. Sets membership standards, advocacy priorities, and programming templates used at the local level.
• Better Business Bureau of the Southland: Nonprofit business-trust organization operating in the same LA geography with membership dues, business accreditation, and consumer-referral services that overlap with the Chamber's directory and referral offerings.

Emerging players

• BNI (Business Network International): Structured referral-based business networking organization with local chapters in Arcadia and surrounding cities. Competes for the same small-business members seeking referral-generating networking, but with a more standardized, fee-based chapter model.

Others

• SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives): National nonprofit providing free business mentoring and educational workshops to SMBs. Adjacent to the Chamber's Learning Lab educational programming and member-business development mission, though delivered nationally and free of charge.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ArcadiaChamber
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/TheArcadiaChamber
• Facebookfacebook.com/ArcadiaChamber
• Instagraminstagram.com/arcadiachamber
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arcadia-ca-chamber-of-commerce

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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