Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce

“A draft copy of the form 990 is reviewed by the chamber board finance and executive committees prior to filing.”

“There is an annual review and signage of the conflict of interest policy.”

“The executive committee of the board approves changes to the organization's ceo salary structure. This is based on a review of comparable data and the decision is acknowledged accordingly. The committee is made up of independent board members. Regarding officer and key employee compensation, the president/ceo reviews any proposed changes with the board chairman. The compensation package is based on comparable data and the annual budget wage increase, if any, is reviewed with the board finance and executive committees and approved by the board of directors.”

“The organization's form 990 is made available to the public upon request and via another's website, www.guidestar.org.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are made available to the public upon request.”

“Resources and solutions to help businesses thrive. Leveraging a customized, consultative approach to support members that range from small business to fortune 500 enterprises, the columbus chamber is helping to grow the columbus region economy one business at a time.”

“Book/tax difference on pass-through 1,395.”

“Up of volunteer board members who review the results of the annual audit and, when applicable, the selection of the independent accountant. This process remains unchanged from the prior year.”

“Assist in the areas of membership services, marketing, workforce, and research. Ambassadors who volunteer to assist at the chamber's events throughout the year.”

“Professional employer organization (peo), sequent, inc., to provide payroll and benefits administration services. The peo is the employer of record for the employees working for the organization. For 2013, 42 forms w-2 were issued and all required federal payroll tax returns were filed.”