About Us
Started by Business Owners. Run by Business Owners.
We're not a corporation. We're not a government agency. We're a group of entrepreneurs and investors who got tired of watching small business get ignored.
We Built This Because We Had To
The political class doesn't show up for small business. The deck is stacked against the people who take the real risks — the ones who sign the front of the check, not the back.
So we stopped waiting for someone else to fix it. We built something ourselves: a chamber run by the people in it, accountable to no one but its members, and focused entirely on making small business stronger across our three-county region.
When one of us wins, we all win. That's not a slogan. That's how we operate.
Our Beliefs
The principles we refuse to compromise on.
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Small business is the backbone of every community.
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A rising tide lifts all ships — collective success matters more than individual wins.
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Service comes first, always.
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Collaboration beats isolation.
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Communities deserve committed business owners who show up, not just show off.
When one of us wins, we all win.
Who We Are
Tri County Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization — member-driven, volunteer-led, and built from the ground up by people who have real skin in the game.
Leadership comes from the membership itself. There are no paid executives drawing salaries at the top. Every person in a leadership role is a volunteer — a business owner who shows up because they believe in the mission.
All revenue generated goes back into programs, events, and resources that benefit our members and the broader business community across Levy, Citrus, and Marion counties.
Our Mission
"To create a community of like-minded business owners united by a single goal: putting others first."
We support small business through advocacy, education, connection, and promotion across Levy, Citrus, and Marion counties, Florida.
A Nonprofit Built for You
Everything about our structure is designed to serve members, not administrators.
Member-Driven Leadership
There are no outside directors or investors setting direction. Leadership comes from members — business owners who have voted with their time, not just their dues.
No Paid Executives
No salaries are drawn at the top. Every person in a leadership role is a volunteer who believes in this mission enough to give their time without compensation.
All Revenue Returns to the Community
Every dollar we bring in goes back into programs, events, and resources that benefit our members and the communities they operate in.
Tax disclaimer: Tri County Chamber of Commerce is organized as a 501(c)(6) business league under IRS regulations. Membership dues paid to a 501(c)(6) organization are generally not deductible as charitable contributions, but may be deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense. Please consult your tax advisor.
What We're Building Toward
We're building toward a tri-county region where small business owners don't feel like they're going it alone. Where collective action creates real change — in local policy, in local spending habits, and in the culture of what it means to do business here.
That means growing the membership, deepening the programming, and staying true to the principle that got us here: service before self.
A stronger small business community benefits everyone — employees, families, and the neighborhoods we all call home.
Membership Pricing
Simple, affordable, and built to give back more than it costs.
Small Businesses
Annual membership. Cancel anytime.
- Access to all member events and networking opportunities
- Business listing in the member directory
- Advocacy representation across Levy, Citrus & Marion counties
- Educational workshops and resources
- Promotion across chamber channels
Nonprofits
Reduced rate for registered 501(c)(3) organizations.
- Access to all member events and networking opportunities
- Organization listing in the member directory
- Advocacy and community representation
- Educational workshops and resources
- Promotion across chamber channels
Ready?
Join a community that puts small business first.
Membership is open to entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners across Levy, Citrus, and Marion counties. Apply today and become part of something built by people like you.