Coshocton County Chamber of Commerce

What Coshocton County Chamber of Commerce does

The Coshocton County Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based nonprofit organization that provides advocacy, referrals, networking, business education, marketing exposure, and resource connections to businesses and community organizations in Coshocton County, Ohio. Its primary customer segment is local small and medium-sized businesses, supplemented by civic groups, nonprofits, government entities, community leaders, and women entrepreneurs and professionals. The organization reports more than 260 member businesses across 26 industry categories.

Core services include a searchable member directory, networking events and mixers, workshops, ribbon cuttings, member-to-member benefits, recognition programs, and a monthly e-newsletter. Its technology uses Membee Complete for membership management and the member directory and Constant Contact for newsletter distribution. The Chamber operates the Empower-HER Network and is launching the Mentor-HER one-on-one mentorship program in 2026.

Revenue comes primarily from annual membership dues, with additional income from fee-based member marketing services and award sponsorships. Its go-to-market is community-led and direct: members are recruited through Join Now materials and engaged through events, referrals, advocacy, education, and owned communications. No annual revenue, dues schedule, funding total, or multi-year growth history is disclosed. Primary.

Name

Coshocton County Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

Coshocton County Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://coshoctonchamber.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Coshocton County Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit membership organization serving local businesses with advocacy, referrals, networking, education, marketing exposure, and resource connections through a member network in Coshocton County, Ohio. Primary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chamber of Commerce / Business Membership Organization

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

Keywords

• Business advocacy
• Networking events
• Membership organization
• Community development
• Small business support

Headquarters

HQ city

Coshocton

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from business members across 26 industry categories including manufacturing, healthcare, retail, professional services, and non-profits
2. Marketing Services: Fee-based marketing solutions including social media spotlight ($25), newsletter feature ($50), and email blast ($50) to Chamber network. Email network reaches over 1,000 contacts.
3. Mentor-HER Program: Mentees selected for the 2026 program submit a $250 participation fee to cover Empower-Her or Mentor-Her hosted events. Additional funding through Galentine's Day Party and Bunco for the Bag events.
4. Awards Program Sponsorships: Various awards have corporate sponsors including Central Ohio Technical College (Young Leader of the Year), CES Credit Union (Small Business Award), RHDD (Making a Difference), Coshocton Rotary Club (Employee of the Year), Kiwanis Club (Volunteer of the Year), Coshocton County Commissioners (First Responder Award)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Coshocton County Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based nonprofit organization that provides business advocacy, networking opportunities, marketing exposure, resource connections, member discounts, community advocacy, and business education to local businesses in Coshocton County, Ohio. It offers tiered marketing services priced from $25 to $50, maintains an online member directory across 26 industry categories, hosts events and mixers, and runs the Empower-HER Network and Mentor-HER Program for women entrepreneurs and professionals.

Product overview

The Coshocton County Chamber of Commerce operates as a membership-based business organization offering a coordinated suite of services including marketing promotion tools (Social Spotlight, Newsletter Feature, Email Blast), a member directory, networking events, educational workshops, award programs, and the Empower-HER Network for women entrepreneurs. The Chamber provides tiered marketing solutions priced from $25-$50 for member businesses to gain visibility, complemented by advocacy, referral networking, and exclusive member-to-member benefits programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Empower-Her Network: A platform for women to build meaningful relationships, exchange knowledge, and support one another's growth both personally and professionally. Includes mentorship and networking programs.
• Mentor-Her Program

Products and services

• Social Spotlight A social media marketing service that highlights member businesses with custom posts or reels on Chamber social media platforms, reaching over 75,000 monthly impressions. Ideal for grand openings, new products, milestones, and staff introductions.
• Newsletter Feature A promotional service that features member businesses in the monthly Chamber e-newsletter distributed to members and subscribers via Constant Contact. Must include photo/graphic and/or pre-written article.
• Email Blast A direct marketing service that sends custom branded emails to the Chamber's network of over 1,000 contacts to promote events, sales, or time-sensitive announcements. Offered free for nonprofits.
• Member Directory An online searchable directory of Chamber member businesses organized by category and alphabetically, featuring contact information, descriptions, and special offers. Spans 26 industry categories with over 260 member listings.
• Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies Official ribbon cutting events hosted by the Chamber for new businesses or relocations to provide visibility and community introduction.
• Award Programs Annual and quarterly awards including Coshoctonian Award, Young Leader of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Making a Difference Award, Employee of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and First Responder of the Year. Presented at Chamber Annual Dinner.
• Empower-HER Network A women's empowerment network platform offering mentorship programs, lunch & learn sessions, and networking events for women-owned, operated, and supported businesses.
• Mentor-HER Program A year-round one-on-one mentorship program connecting experienced women leaders with women seeking personal or professional guidance, featuring mentee application process and $250 participation fee. Covers Empower-Her or Mentor-Her hosted events.
• Networking Events and Mixers Regular networking events, mixers, workshops, and annual awards dinner & gala for members to connect with business professionals and community leaders.
• Monthly E-Newsletter Monthly electronic newsletter distributed via Constant Contact covering Chamber and community news, featuring member spotlights and upcoming events.
• Business Information Services Business demographic data, relocation packets, visitor packets, and county profile information for businesses considering the Coshocton area.

Quantifiable outcome

• Social media reach of over 75,000 people monthly
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Central Ohio Technical CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with the Chamber as sponsor for the Young Leader of the Year Award. Also provides Coshocton Campus offering two-year associate degrees, supporting workforce development in the region.
• CES Credit UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsor of the Small Business of the Year Award, supporting recognition of exceptional small businesses in the community.
• RHDDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsor of the Making a Difference Award, honoring outstanding nonprofit organizations serving Coshocton County.
• Coshocton Rotary ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 1997, co-sponsor of Employee of the Year Award recognizing vocational excellence and ethical standards. Award presented at Chamber Annual Dinner.
• Kiwanis Club of CoshoctoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsor of Volunteer of the Year Award, recognizing outstanding volunteers whose service has significant impact on organizations and community.
• Coshocton County CommissionerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with Chamber on the First Responder of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award (created 2017), recognizing outstanding service in Law Enforcement, Fire, or EMS.
• Small Business Development CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKent State Tusc.-Small Business Development Center provides business development resources and support accessible to Chamber members.
• Coshocton Port AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal economic development authority providing business resources and support to Chamber members through referral and resource connection programs.
• Membee CompletecoreTechnology or IntegrationMembership management platform powering the Chamber website, member directory, and member services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA): National network supporting local independent business alliances and 'Buy Local' movements, conceptually adjacent to the Chamber's community-advocacy mission and potentially a partner or alternative model.

Regional players

• Licking County Chamber of Commerce: Larger central Ohio county Chamber operating in a similar membership-and-events model but with significantly greater scale and resources, representing how a comparable Chamber could expand.

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: National Chamber federation that affiliate local Chambers connect with for brand affiliation, policy advocacy, and shared resources, providing the umbrella network context for the Coshocton Chamber.
• Ohio Chamber of Commerce: Statewide Chamber of Commerce in Ohio providing higher-level policy advocacy and business resources to companies across the state, including indirectly serving Coshocton-area members.

Direct peers

• Guernsey County Chamber of Commerce: Southeastern Ohio county Chamber operating with comparable membership, events, and advocacy offerings serving a small-town business community not far from Coshocton.
• Knox County Chamber of Commerce: Ohio county Chamber serving the Mount Vernon area with member directory, networking events, and business advocacy services that are structurally identical to the Coshocton Chamber's offerings.
• Muskingum County Chamber of Commerce: Adjacent Ohio county Chamber serving the Zanesville-area business community with membership, events, advocacy, and member directory services that directly mirror the Coshocton Chamber's core offerings.
• Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce: Neighboring Ohio county Chamber of Commerce serving Tuscarawas County with a similar mix of membership services, networking events, and marketing offerings to local SMBs in a comparable rural-small-town market.
• Holmes County Chamber of Commerce: Rural Ohio county Chamber in a similarly small demographic market, offering membership dues, networking events, ribbon cuttings, and community recognition programs to local SMBs.

Others

• Small Business Development Center (Kent State Tuscarawas): Resource partner already affiliated with the Chamber that provides business development support to SMBs in the region, representing the broader ecosystem of business support services adjacent to Chamber offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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