Luray-Page County Chamber Of Commerce is located in Luray, VA. The organization was established in 1974. 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 06/2022, Luray-Page County Chamber Of Commerce employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Luray-Page County 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 06/2022, Luray-Page County Chamber Of Commerce generated $332.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $292.5k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.6%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTION OF BUSINESS AND TOURISM FOR THE TOWNS OF LURAY, SHENANDOAH, STANLEY AND PAGE COUNTY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EVENTS HOSTED SEVERAL RIBBON CUTTINGS FOR THE LOCAL BUSINESSES IN PAGE COUNTY AND SHOWED SUPPORT DURING NON-MEMBER RIBBON CUTTING/EVENTS. CONDUCTED TRAINING/EDUCATIONAL BUSINESS SEMINARS VIA ZOOM. CONDUCTED TRAINING/EDUCATIONAL LUNCH N' LEARN CONDUCTED WOMEN IN BUSINESS MEETINGS AND EVENTS. CONDUCTED 411 ORIENTATION FOR NEW MEMBERS. HELD JOB FAIR EXPO AT LAUREL RIDGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, DRAWING 30+ EMPLOYERS AND JOB SEEKERS FROM LURAY HIGH SCHOOL, PAGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. HOSTED 5TH ANNUAL CHAMBER HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE FOR OVER 1,500 COMMUNITY VISITORS. CONDUCTED A SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY EVENT TO PROMOTE LOCAL BUSINESSES AND SHOPPING IN PAGE COUNTY. CONDUCTED A RESTAURANT WEEK EVENT TO PROMOTE LOCAL BUSINESSES AND DINING IN PAGE COUNTY. CONDUCTED 96TH ANNUAL BANQUET AND AWARDS CONDUCTED ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING. CONDUCTED MONTHLY TOURISM TUESDAY RADIO SHOW. CONDUCTED EVERY OTHER MONTH VALLEY BUSINESS TODAY RADIO SHOW CONDUCTED MONTHLY BUSINESS AFTER HOURS NETWORKING EVENTS. PARTICIPATED IN LURAY AND STANLEY'S CHRISTMAS PARADES. PARTICIPATED IN SHENANDOAH'S MEMORIAL DAY PARADE. PARTICIPATED IN STANLEY'S 4TH OF JULY/HOMECOMING PARADE. PARTICIPATED IN THE PAGE COUNTY FAIR.
OUTREACH ISSUED NUMEROUS PRESS RELEASES ON THE HAPPENINGS IN PAGE COUNTY. IMPROVED COMMUNICATIONS WITH MEMBERS THROUGH MONTHLY NEWSLETTERS, WEEKLY E-NEWSLETTERS: "IN THE LOOP," MONTHLY NEWSLETTER (MAILED), AND PAGE NEWS AND COURIER ARTICLES. POPPING-IN AT LOCAL BUSINESSES WITH MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATES. ASSISTED NEW BUSINESS PROSPECTS AND ENTREPRENEURS WITH ADVICE, REFERRALS, AND GUIDANCE THROUGH LICENSE/PERMIT REQUIREMENTS. THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA, PRESS RELEASES, AND PRESENTATIONS, HUNDREDS OF EVENTS, FESTIVALS, FUNDRAISERS, RECEPTIONS, AND PROGRAMS CONDUCTED BY CHAMBER MEMBERS. EXPANDED THE CHAMBER'S INVOLVEMENT WITH: TOWN OF LURAY, TOWN OF STANLEY, TOWN OF SHENANDOAH, PAGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXECUTIVES (VACCE), NORTHERN SHENANDOAH VALLEY REGIONAL COMMISSION (NSVRC), SHENANDOAH VALLEY TRAVEL ASSOCIATION (SVTA), VA DMO, SHENANDOAH VALLEY SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER (SBDC), VIRGINIA TOURISM CORPORATION, PAGE ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY ACTION (PACA), & LURAY ROTARY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Travis Clark Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Amy Judd Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Dezarae Beers Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Miranda Cave Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Bill Huffman Tourism Chair | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
David Reed Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $64,318 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $241,105 |
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 | $305,423 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $26,839 |
Investment income | $289 |
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 | $332,726 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $54,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $69,593 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $9,648 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,322 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $26,268 |
Office expenses | $10,038 |
Information technology | $6,958 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $15,955 |
Travel | $905 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $15,200 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $200 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,181 |
Insurance | $4,235 |
All other expenses | $320 |
Total functional expenses | $292,534 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $245,950 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $13,550 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $259,500 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,121 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $5,121 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $254,379 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $259,500 |