Dawson County Chamber Of Commerce

Organization Overview

Dawson County Chamber Of Commerce is located in Dawsonville, GA. The organization was established in 1993. 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 12/2022, Dawson County Chamber Of Commerce employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dawson 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 12/2022, Dawson County Chamber Of Commerce generated $1.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $935.3k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 10.7% per year over the past 8 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

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF THE DAWSON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS CULTIVATING A SUCCESSFUL ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT AND A DESIRABLE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OUR BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

PROMOTION OF TOURISM - THROUGH USE OF THE HOTEL/MOTEL TAX REVENUE TO ENCOURAGE TRAVEL TO DAWSON COUNTY AS A DESTINATION FOR BUSINESS AND LEISURE TRAVEL. ADVERTISING IN PRINT MEDIA AS WELL AS FAMILIARIZATION TOURS AND TRAVEL WRITER'S TOURS WERE CONDUCTED. SOCIAL MEDIA WAS ALSO USED TO CREATE AWARENESS OF DAWSON COUNTY AS A TRAVEL DESTINATION. APPROXIMATELY 40 LOCAL TOURISM VENUES BENEFITED IN ADDITION TO LOCAL LODGING, RESTAURANTS, GAS STATIONS, GROCERY STORES AND 140 RETAIL OUTLET STORES AND OTHER INDEPENDENT RETAILERS. ALSO PROMOTED THE LOCAL ARTS CENTER AS WELL AS THE MOUNTAIN MOONSHINE FESTIVAL. THROUGH ALL FORMS OF ADVERTISING, OVER 2 MILLION IMPRESSIONS ARE MADE ON POTENTIAL VISITORS.


MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT - WORK WITH SMALL BUSINESS THROUGH SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS, PROMOTIONS SUCH AS RIBBON CUTTINGS, NEWSPAPER/NEWSLETTER ARTICLES, BUSINESS AFTER HOURS NETWORKING EVENTS, MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS WITH BUSINESS RELATED SPEAKERS.


ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - THE CHAMBER WORKS WITH PROSPECTIVE BUSINESSES AS THEY SEEK ASSISTANCE IN MOVING OR EXPANDING IN DAWSON COUNTY. THE CHAMBER ALSO WORKS WITH THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, DAWSON COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, THE CITY OF DAWSONVILLE AND DAWSON COUNTY TO PROMOTE OUR COMMUNITY AS A PREMIER PLACE TO DO WORK, PLAY AND LIVE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Mandy Power
President &
$109,334
Brooke Anderson
Ex-Officio
$0
Wesley Beaden
Director
$0
Taylor Bennett
Director
$0
Doug Cole
Director
$0
Mike Eason
Ex-Officio
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $12,000
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$12,000
Total Program Service Revenue$1,059,122
Investment income $294
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $47,703
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,119,503

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