Stanley-Sawtooth Chamber of Commerce

“Expenses postage 459 office supplies 1,243 supplies 249 bank fees 133 meals 616 mileage reimbursement 1,120 lodging 890 rental car 461 membership meetings 317 summer kickoff picnic band 402 misc 120 other 709 non-investment depreciation 286 total 7,005”

“Vc lh improvements 32,140 32,140 less accumulated depreciation 4,361 5,185 computers 3,441 3,441 less accumulated depreciation 1,155 1,441 software 382 382 less accumulated depreciation 382 382 total 30,065 28,955”

“Payable to others 5,280 5,487”

“The stanley-sawtooth chamber of commerce was organized: (a) to promote the commercial business, professional and civic interests of stanley and the surrounding community; (b) to encourage and promote tourism throughout the area; (c) to encourage and promote the development and maintenance of recreational facilities and activities throughout the area; (d) to assist in the protection and preservation of our natural resources and wildlife; (e) to cooperate with federal and state agencies in helping to make this a prime area of pleasure and enjoyment for its citizens and seasonal visitors.”

“For the fiscal year ended september 30, 2016, the chamber's membership total was 82. Google adwords, which began in january, 2015: 21,859 people viewed ads. The adventure cycling association website banner: 206,958 people viewed ad. Biglife (magazine): winter, spring, summer, fall ads were produced. Ad is distributed to 40,000. Programmatic advertising campaign was researched and production began. Central idaho guide ad was placed. In-room guest directory ad was placed and distributed. Times-news adventure guide ad was placed and distributed to over 50,000 people. Boise weekly co-op ads were produced and placed. Several high resolution photographs were purchased for use in advertising and promotional pieces. Business directory and map were produced and distributed. Posters were produced and distributed for several events. Weekly blogs and posts were made on facebook. Public relations work included 1,000+ e-mail blasts, emails to all idaho media newspapers, magazines, radio and television, and individuals. Editorial success was achieved through newspaper articles, television websites, calendar coverage. Website upgrading and maintenance is ongoing. Sscc visitor center was opened full time (7 days per week) on june 1, 2015.”