Aberdeen Area Chamber Of Commerce Inc

Organization Overview

Aberdeen Area Chamber Of Commerce Inc is located in Aberdeen, SD. The organization was established in 1942. According to its NTEE Classification (S41) the organization is classified as: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Aberdeen Area Chamber Of Commerce Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Aberdeen Area Chamber Of Commerce Inc is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Aberdeen Area Chamber Of Commerce Inc generated $813.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $703.4k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.4% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO SERVE AS THE LEADING BUSINESS ADVOCATE FOR THE ECONOMIC HEALTH AND VITALITY OF OUR MEMBERSHIP, OUR COMMUNITY, AND THE GREATER ABERDEEN AREA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE ABERDEEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HAS BEEN AN ESTABLISHED VOLUNTARY NON-PROFIT MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION SINCE 1884. TODAY, WE ARE 605 MEMBERS STRONG WITH OVER 375 ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS THAT HELP FACILITATE AND PARTICIPATE IN THE CHAMBER'S ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS. AS A NON-PROFIT, 501(C)(6) CORPORATION, THE CHAMBER SUPPORTS AND SPEAKS FOR THOSE ENGAGED IN BUSINESS, INDUSTRY, AGRICULTURE, TRANSPORTATION, EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE AND PRIVATE SECTOR ENTERPRISES. IN A NUTSHELL, WE SEEK TO MAKE COMMERCE HAPPEN THROUGH BUSINESS EXPANSION AND ATTRACTION, AS WELL AS THE ADVOCACY EFFORTS THAT HELP IMPROVE BUSINESS IN OUR AREA.OUR VISION IS TO BRING BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS TOGETHER TO BUILD CONSENSUS ON BUSINESS ISSUES AND COMMUNITY GOALS. OUR MISSION IS TO SERVE AS THE LEADING BUSINESS ADVOCATE FOR THE ECONOMIC HEALTH AND VITALITY OF OUR MEMBERSHIP, OUR COMMUNITY, AND THE GREATER ABERDEEN AREA. THE CHAMBER PURSUES ITS VISION AND MISSION BY:- SERVING THE REGION AS THE CENTRAL NETWORKING ORGANIZATION FROM WHICH IDEAS, RESOURCES AND ASSETS CAN BE DRAWN;- UNIFYING AND ADVANCING MEMBERSHIP, COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL INTERESTS;- CULTIVATING FUTURE LEADERSHIP AND ADVANCING OPPORTUNITIES LOCALLY AND REGIONALLY;- EDUCATING BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS ON WORKFORCE READINESS AND DEVELOPMENT ISSUES; AND- PROMOTING AND ENCOURAGING GROWTH OF THE MEMBERSHIP, COMMUNITY, AND AREA.THE CHAMBER IS FUNDED BY MEMBERSHIP INVESTMENTS AND EVENT REVENUE. WE FACILITATE SEVERAL COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF VOLUNTEERS WHO SERVE WITHIN THE COMMITTEE STRUCTURE. COMMITTEES INCLUDE HEALTHCARE, WORKFORCE AND EDUCATION, TRANSPORTATION, AGRICULTURE, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, COMMUNITY PRIDE, MILITARY/VETERANS, THE NETWORK (FORMERLY YOUNG PROFESSIONALS), DIPLOMATS AND AMBASSADORS. IN ADDITION WE HOST COMMUNITY EVENTS AND SEVERAL PROGRAMS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE ABBY AWARDS, THE COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS LUNCHEON, NEW TEACHER/FACULTY LUNCHEON, AGRICULTURE APPRECIATION BANQUET, BUSINESS AFTER HOURS, RESIDENTIAL CLEANUP, AND THE COMMUNITY GIFT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Gail Ochs
President
$82,782
Stacie Wiedebush
Finance & Admin
$41,750
Robert Goscicki
Chair
$0
Kellie Ecker
Chair-Elect
$0
Dr Sandra Welling
Secretary
$0
Todd Forkel
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $191,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$30,030
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$221,030
Total Program Service Revenue$585,600
Investment income $516
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $6,997
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$347
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $813,796

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Aberdeen Area Chamber Of Commerce Inc has recieved totaling $9,025.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Sanford

Sioux Falls, SD

PURPOSE: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

$9,025
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