Bessemer Chamber of Commerce

“YES”

“YES”

“The officers of the board of directors review the form 990. This fact is reported to the board of directors who are told that copies are available upon their request. The returns are then filed.”

“All board members and president complete a document which request them to disclose interests that could give rise to a conflict of interest. As the chamber operates during the year any conflicts that arise are scrutinized by the board to help insure arms length transactions result.”

“The bessemer chamber has a personnel committee who obtains comparable salaries from national and state organizations to help evaluate salary amounts for the president. Any salary adjustments are presented to the board for approval.”

“All documents are available to members upon request”

“Business development division: to promote and support business development through facilitation, coordination, and expansion of resources serving existing and prospective businesses. Governmental affairs committee - to set the political agenda for the chamber and to address all issues in the political arena facing local business and the chamber. Contractors/developers committee - to represent the interests of contractors (general and sub), developers, and realtors in the chambers regional area with local, county, state and federal building policies, legislation, ordinances and codes. Small business committee - to represent the interests of small businesses and provide them with resources that help them be successful. Community building division - to build a stronger, more unified community through continued program development, promotion planning and networking of area organizations. Membership division - to effectively serve the membership of the chamber and create programs, activities, and events which will be beneficial to each member. Healthcare committee - to meet the business needs of the healthcare community in the western jefferson county region and to address all business related issues facing healthcare professionals and the chamber. Legal committee - to meet the business needs of the legal community in the western jefferson county region and to address all business related issues in the business arena facing local legal professionals and the chamber. By-laws committee - to annually review and make recommendations on changes, corrections, or additions to the board approved by-laws, employee manual, and policy/procedures manual fo the bessemer area chamber of commerce. Finance and operations audit committee - to conduct an annual review of the chamber's finances and internal business procedures. Golf tournament committee - to organize, promote and supervise a successful and profitable annual membership golf tournament for the benefit of the chamber and its members. Hospitality and tourism division - to promote bessemer area attractions to visitors as well as local residents as a place to visit and enjoy.”

“Meeting expense 0 9,252 0 business awards 0 8,067 0 marvel city family funfes 0 7,939 0 july 4th celebration 0 7,838 0 equipment lease 0 6,375 0 auto expense 0 6,267 0 board expense/luncheons 0 5,844 0 taste of bessemer 0 5,844 0 christmas parade 0 5,694 0 dues 0 5,185 0 telephone 0 5,116 0 flowers/gifts 0 3,314 0 service charges 0 2,183 0 ambassadors 0 1,989 0 miscellaneous 0 1,198 0 meals & entertainment 0 1,020 0 photography 0 50 0 total 0 83,175 0”