Spencer Chamber of Commerce

“Form 990 is presented to the Board of Directors for review before submission to the IRS. Once approved by the Board the Form 990 is filed.”

“All public documents are available for viewing in the Chamber office upon request.”

“The salary of key employees is determined by the Executive Director using comparable salaries for the position as well as adjustments for experience in position as well as adjustments for experience in similar positions.”

“The organization has members consisting of local businesses who provide membership dues for the operation of the Chamber.”

“Members are nominated for the Board of Directors by a committee consisting of current Board Directors. The list of nominees is then provided to all members for vote with highest vote count becoming Directors.”

“Each year employees and board members are required to read review and sign the conflict of interest policy. The interested persons are also responsible to report any changes in this situation during the year.”

“The salary of Key Employees is determined by the Board of Directors”

“Program Service Expenses 0, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 10,013 Golf Outing - A social event offering a fun activity for networking with other area business members.”

“Program Service Expenses 0, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 4,125 Annual Meeting - A social event used for networking as well as updates on how the Chamber benefits members and financial status reports.”

“Program Service Expenses 0, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 550 Business After Hours - A monthly gathering of Chamber Members, hosted by a Chamber Member Business. Designed to build a strong business network and offer Chamber members the opportunity to meet one another.”

“Program Service Expenses 0, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 3,092 Ag Breakfast - A social event offering a great meal to showcase local agricultural products to business owners.”

“Program Service Expenses 0, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 4,060 Bowling Outing - A social event offering a fun activity for networking with other area business members.”

“Program Service Expenses 0, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Ag Experience - Event featuring agricultural tours as a way to bring agricultural and urban communities together.”

“Program Service Expenses 0, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Clay County Convention Visitors Bureau - Using member information to actively market the area to visitors through thousands of contacts requesting information. Also provides packets contacts requesting information. Also provides packets considering Spencer.”

“Program Service Expenses 0, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 3,515 Leadership Spencer - Program developed to work together to accept leadership responsibilities and enhance our community.”

“Program Service Expenses 0, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 60,000 Spencer Storefront Initiative - A new program adopted November 28, 2006 designed to assist building owners revitalize and refresh the appearance of their businesses.”