Shawnee Chamber Of Commerce

Organization Overview

Shawnee Chamber Of Commerce is located in Shawnee, KS. The organization was established in 1972. 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, Shawnee Chamber Of Commerce employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Shawnee Chamber Of Commerce 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, Shawnee Chamber Of Commerce generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.9% 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:

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TO DEVELOP AND ENHANCE OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH DYNAMIC BUSINESS LEADERSHIP.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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MEMBERSHIP DUES AND SPONSORED EVENTS: WEEKLY EVENTS WEEKLY EVENTS INCLUDE: (A) WEDNESDAY NETWORKING (TWICE A MONTH). GRAB SOME COFFEE AND CONVERSATION AT THESE INFORMAL EVENTS THAT ALLOW INDIVIDUALS TO MEET AND NETWORK WITH MORE THAN 40 CHAMBER MEMBERS AND GUESTS IN ATTENDANCE. (B) COFFEE/RIBBON CUTTINGS INTRODUCE YOU TO A NEW, EXISTING OR EXPANDING BUSINESS ON TUESDAY OR THURSDAYS. MONTHLY EVENTS INCLUDE: (A) MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEONS ARE HELD THE SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH WITH UP TO 150 PEOPLE IN ATTENDANCE. THE FEATURED GUEST SPEAKER AND PROGRAM CHANGES MONTHLY AND IS CHOCKED FULL OF INFORMATION VITAL TO DOING BUSINESS IN SHAWNEE, JOHNSON COUNTY AND THE KANSAS CITY METROPOLITAN, AND THE STATE OF KS. (B) BUSINESS AFTER HOURS ARE USUALLY ON A THURSDAY EVENING FROM 5 TO 7 P.M. WITH 50 TO 75 MEMBER ATTENDEES. IT INCLUDES FOOD, BEVERAGES, GREAT NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AND AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE MEMBER BUSINESS TO SHOWCASE THEIR BUSINESS. ANNUAL EVENTS INCLUDE: (A) BREAK OUT THE FORMAL ATTIRE FOR THE ANNUAL DINNER, THE PREMIER SHAWNEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EVENT THAT IS ALWAYS THE LAST SATURDAY IN JANUARY. THE CHAMBER'S BIGGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR IS ALWAYS SURE TO ENTERTAIN, EDUCATE AND DAZZLE ATTENDEES. THERE IS ALWAYS SOMETHING NEW AND DIFFERENT AT EACH EVENT BUT THERE WILL ALWAYS BE A REVIEW OF THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE PREVIOUS YEAR, INTRODUCTIONS OF THE INCOMING CHAMBER LEADERSHIP AND AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN. GENEROUS DONATIONS FOR AN OUTSTANDING LIVE AND SILENT AUCTION AND GRACIOUS SPONSORS OF THE EVENT HELP BUILD CONTRIBUTIONS THAT GO TO THE SHAWNEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SCHOLARSHIP FUND. (B) THE GOLF TOURNAMENT IS ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR CHAMBER EVENTS, TYPICALLY SELLING OUT EVERY YEAR. THIS EVENT IS A STANDARD AT THE SHAWNEE CHAMBER, BRINGING THE FUN OF GOLF AND NETWORKING TOGETHER IN ONE OUTSTANDING TOURNAMENT WITH GREAT PRIZES. IT IS IN MAY AND REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE AS A TEAM. THIS IS ALSO ONE OF THE CHAMBERS BEST SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR BUSINESSES. COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM: SHAWNEE TOMORROW LEADESHIP PROGRAM IS A COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM OFFERING A BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK AT THE CRITICAL ISSUES AND CHALLENGES FACING THE SHAWNEE AREA. THOSE SELECTED TO BE A PART OF THIS PRESTIGIOUS GROUP ATTEND SESSIONS THAT FOCUS ON CURRENT EVENTS, INITIATIVES AND FUTURE PLANNING SESSIONS. ALUMNI OF THE PROGRAM ARE SOME OF THE BEST AND BRIGHTEST LEADERS IN THE COMMUNITY TODAY. SHOP SHAWNEE: COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE SHAWNEE DISPATCH, THE CITY OF SHAWNEE AND THE SHAWNEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. THE CAMPAIGN ENCOURAGES RESIDENTS OF SHAWNEE TO SHOP LOCALLY AND SUPPORT LOCAL RETAIL AND SERVICE BUSINESSES.


THE SHAWNEE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (SEDC) HAS BEEN HELPING OTHERS SUCCEED SINCE IT WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1994. THE SEDC IS A PARTNERSHIP EFFORT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHAWNEE, SHAWNEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND THE SHAWNEE BUSINESS COMMUNITY THAT IS IN EXISTENCE TO ASSIST SHAWNEE'S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH OF CURRENT AND FUTURE BUSINESS CLIMATE. THIS IS DONE THROUGH EFFORTS THAT WOULD BRING NEW BUSINESS TO SHAWNEE, SUCH AS NEW CORPORATIONS, RETAIL AND RESTAURANT ESTABLISHMENTS AS WELL AS NEW MANUFACTURING AND LIGHT INDUSTRIAL COMPANIES. THE SEDC ALSO HELPS THOSE BUSINESSES ALREADY IN SHAWNEE CONTINUE TO SUCCEED BY OFFERING UNIQUE BUSINESS LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, EXPANSION EFFORTS, NETWORKING AND SHARING OF BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE. THE SEDC IS PROUD TO BE A MEMBER OF THIS COMMUNITY THAT WORKS TO HELP OTHERS GET AHEAD FOR A BETTER FUTURE FOR SHAWNEE.


TOURISM - TO LEAD AND IMPLEMENT MARKETING EFFORTS THAT ATTRACT VISITORS AND EVENTS TO SHAWNEE.


TOTAL PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Ann Smith-Tate
President &
$147,970
Parker Amos
Chair
$0
John Wills
Chair-Elect
$0
Chad Spoor
Treasurer
$0
Heidi Thummel
Past Chair
$0
Rusty Mudgett
Chair-Sedc C
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$256,329
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $696,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$952,329
Total Program Service Revenue$210,627
Investment income $559
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,339,962

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