Barnesville-Lamar Chamber of Commerce

What Barnesville-Lamar Chamber of Commerce does

The Barnesville-Lamar Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization serving Barnesville and Lamar County, Georgia, a market of approximately 60 miles south of Atlanta along U.S. Highway 41 and I-75. Formally incorporated on July 10, 1959, with roots traceable to a 1910 citizens' effort and a 1911 Barnesville Convention that helped catalyze the statewide Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the organization operates today with 1–10 employees from its headquarters at 100 Commerce Place, Barnesville, GA 30204, which also serves as the official Tourism Center for the region.

The Chamber's core product is an all-inclusive annual membership priced at $200 per year, providing 200+ member businesses with access to a member directory, business referrals, marketing visibility through channels like BEACON Magazine and social media, conference room facilities, insurance and workers' compensation program discounts, and entry to 40+ annual events. Its flagship programming includes legacy festivals — Buggy Days (51st Annual, 2025), BBQ & Blues (drawing 8,000+ visitors), Peaches to the Beaches (200+ mile yard sale), Rock the Castle, All Howls Eve — alongside structured programs such as the $350 Leadership Lamar leadership development cohort, the Drugs Don't Work drug-free workplace certification program (delivered in partnership with the State Board of Workers' Compensation for a 7.5% premium discount), and the Chamber Foundation 501(c)(3) for education and workforce development.

Revenue is generated through membership dues, event sponsorships and vendor fees, paid programs, and foundation-level grants and donations. Distribution and go-to-market rely on event-driven community engagement, direct outreach, and a self-serve online portal; the technology stack is light-touch, comprising a website (barnesville.org), a member portal (app.asforms.net), Square and Google Forms for event management, and standard social media channels, with no proprietary platform or disclosed AI/ML capability. Strategic partners include the City of Barnesville, Lamar County Government, the Industrial Development Authority (for industrial recruitment across manufacturing, logistics, energy, and wood/forest products verticals), the Better Business Bureau (accredited since 2004), and the Georgia Chamber of Commerce.

Name

Barnesville-Lamar Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

Barnesville-Lamar County Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://barnesville.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Barnesville-Lamar Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit membership organization serving local businesses in Barnesville and Lamar County, Georgia, offering $200/year all-inclusive memberships, 40+ annual community events, business referrals, and tourism services from its headquarters in Barnesville, GA.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Barnesville

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. Annual Membership Dues: The primary revenue stream is annual membership dues at $200 per year, which includes networking, visibility, marketing, referrals, and access to business resources. The chamber does not charge additional fees beyond the membership, differentiating itself from other chambers that charge extra for individual services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Barnesville-Lamar Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit business association that provides an annual membership ($200/year) bundling networking, referrals, marketing visibility, event access, and business resources for 200+ local businesses in Barnesville and Lamar County, Georgia. It supplements membership with community events (Buggy Days, BBQ & Blues), economic development services, leadership programs, and the Chamber Foundation.

Product overview

The Barnesville-Lamar Chamber of Commerce offers a unified membership-based service portfolio centered on business networking, community events, and economic development. The core offering is Chamber Membership ($200 annual), which provides access to a 200+ member directory, 40+ annual events, and business referrals. The Chamber's flagship events include the Buggy Days Festival, BBQ & Blues Festival, Peaches to the Beaches yard sale, Rock the Castle, and All Howls Eve. Supporting programs include Leadership Lamar (9-month training, $350), the Drugs Don't Work certification program (offering 7.5% workers' comp discount), the Chamber Foundation (501(c)(3) for scholarships and workforce development), and Industrial Development Authority services for business attraction. BEACON Magazine and conference room facilities provide additional member value. The Chamber also facilitates economic development through shovel-ready site promotion for manufacturing, logistics, and energy sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chamber Membership Annual membership program ($200/year) for local businesses providing networking with 200+ members, attendance at 40+ events annually, visibility through publications and directories, and business referrals from the Chamber office. All-inclusive with no per-feature add-ons.
• Member Directory Searchable online directory of 200+ Chamber member businesses, allowing users to find and connect with local member companies.
• Community Events Program Year-round calendar of community events including Buggy Days Festival, BBQ & Blues Festival, Peaches to the Beaches, Rock the Castle, All Howls Eve, and Community Awards Banquet — 40+ events annually.
• Buggy Days Festival Annual flagship community festival featuring vendors, live music, car show, concerts, and fireworks display.
• BBQ & Blues Festival Annual one-day music festival featuring Taster's Alley barbecue competition, live blues music, food and craft vendors, and Kids Zone activities, drawing 8,000+ visitors.
• Peaches to the Beaches Multi-day yard sale event stretching over 200 miles along Highway 341 from Barnesville to the Georgia coast, featuring local and traveling vendors.
• Rock the Castle Music event featuring live band performances with general admission tickets available for purchase.
• All Howls Eve Halloween-themed community event with vendors and merchandise sales.
• Community Awards Banquet Annual celebration honoring individuals and businesses with awards including Citizen of the Year, Business Person of the Year, and Volunteer of the Year.
• Buggy Days Golf Tournament Annual golf tournament as part of the Buggy Days celebration with sponsorship opportunities.
• Buggy Days Pageant Beauty pageant competition as part of the Buggy Days festivities.
• Leadership Lamar Nine-month paid leadership training program for community members covering networking, conflict resolution, diversity and inclusion, and community engagement. $350 fee with class size limited to 20 participants.
• Drugs Don't Work Program Drug-free workplace certification program administered in partnership with the State Board of Workers' Compensation, providing policy development, drug testing requirements, employee education, and supervisor training. Certified workplaces qualify for a 7.5% discount on workers' compensation premiums.
• Industrial Development Authority Services Economic development services in partnership with the IDA, City of Barnesville, and Lamar County Government, promoting shovel-ready sites for advanced manufacturing, transportation and logistics, energy production, and wood and forest products sectors.
• Chamber Foundation Separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on education, workforce development, and community impact, offering scholarships, leadership programs, and strategic initiatives.
• BEACON Magazine Chamber publication co-chaired by Andreas Romero, providing visibility and marketing for members.
• Conference Room Facilities Conference room available to Chamber members by appointment as part of the membership benefits.

Quantifiable outcome

• 63% of customers are more likely to use the goods of businesses that belong to a local chamber with advertisements on their websites and storefronts.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Georgia Chamber of CommerceminorOthersThe Barnesville-Lamar County Chamber of Commerce is a proud member of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, a statewide trade organization. This membership provides access to statewide business resources, advocacy, and networking across Georgia.
• Better Business Bureau (BBB)minorOthersThe Chamber has been an Accredited Member of the Better Business Bureau since 2004, demonstrating ethical operational standards and organizational credibility.
• State Board of Workers' CompensationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Chamber administers the Drugs Don't Work program in partnership with the State Board of Workers' Compensation. This enables certified Drug Free Workplaces to qualify for a 7.5% discount on workers' compensation premiums. The Chamber provides all program tools at no cost to members and helps businesses complete required steps including policy development, drug testing, employee/supervisor education, and annual certification.
• City of BarnesvillecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Chamber works in close partnership with the City of Barnesville and Lamar County Government through the Industrial Development Authority (IDA) to promote business growth, recruit new industries, and support planned, strategic development across the county.
• Lamar County GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Chamber works in close partnership with Lamar County Government and the City of Barnesville through the Industrial Development Authority (IDA) to promote economic development, business recruitment, and strategic community growth.
• Barnesville-Lamar County Industrial Development Authority (IDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe IDA serves as the economic development and marketing arm for Lamar County. In partnership with the Chamber, City of Barnesville, and Lamar County Government, the IDA promotes growth of existing industries and attraction of new development opportunities including advanced manufacturing, transportation, logistics, energy production, and wood/forest products.
• Gordon State CollegeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGordon State College is a sponsor of the Buggy Days Festival. Gordon State College provides educational institution support for community events and programs, and the Chamber supports educational initiatives through the Chamber Foundation's leadership programs.
• United BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUnited Bank is a sponsor of the Buggy Days Festival and is the presenting sponsor of the BBQ & Blues Festival (May 16, 2025). United Bank also has representation on the Chamber's Board of Directors (Travis Graham, Treasurer, United Bank).
• Upson Regional Medical CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUpson Regional Medical Center is a sponsor of the Buggy Days Festival, supporting community health and wellness through event sponsorship.
• Vulcan Materials CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVulcan Materials Company is a sponsor of the Buggy Days Festival, supporting the Chamber's flagship community event.
• Southern Rivers EnergyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSouthern Rivers Energy is a sponsor of the Buggy Days Festival and is represented on the Chamber's Board of Directors.
• Lamar County Health DepartmentminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Lamar County Health Department is a sponsor of the Buggy Days Festival and a partner in community health initiatives. The Chamber connects the Health Department with businesses and shares important health information with the community.
• Explore Barnesville (Tourism Initiative)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerExplore Barnesville (explorebarnesville.com) is the Chamber's tourism promotion partner, showcasing local attractions, things to do, and community events to visitors and potential relocators.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Macon-Bibb County Chamber of Commerce: Regional chamber of commerce serving Macon-Bibb County, GA with member services, events, and economic development programs. Same chamber-of-commerce business model and member-services framework as Barnesville-Lamar Chamber, serving a similar Georgia local market.
• Henry County Chamber of Commerce: Regional chamber of commerce serving Henry County, GA. Comparable local Georgia chamber of commerce serving a suburban/Atlanta-metro-adjacent market with the same membership-dues, events, and economic-development service model.
• Georgia Chamber of Commerce: Statewide chamber of commerce serving Georgia businesses through advocacy, networking, and policy influence. Same chamber-of-commerce industry and member-services business model as Barnesville-Lamar Chamber, with a broader geographic scope across Georgia.
• Fayette County Chamber of Commerce: Regional chamber serving Fayette County, GA with member benefits, events, and advocacy. Comparable local Georgia chamber of commerce with similar member-driven service model in the Atlanta-metro-adjacent market.
• Griffin-Spalding County Chamber of Commerce: Regional chamber of commerce serving Griffin and Spalding County, GA. Comparable small-city/rural Georgia market located adjacent to Lamar County, with a similar membership, events, and community-development service model.
• Coweta County Chamber of Commerce: Regional chamber serving Coweta County, GA with member services, events, and economic development programs. Comparable local Georgia chamber of commerce serving a similar suburban/rural market adjacent to Barnesville on the I-75 corridor south of Atlanta.

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: National chamber of commerce providing advocacy, research, and member services to U.S. businesses. Significantly broader national scope than Barnesville-Lamar Chamber but the same underlying chamber-of-commerce business model and member-service framework.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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