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SCOTTSDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

SCOTTSDALE, AZ · EIN 860113143 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.scottsdalechamber.com
revenue
$944K
expenses
$1.0M
net assets
$172K
employees
10
volunteers
500
mission · from form 990

SERVICE CHAMBER MEMBERS AND PROMOTE BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN SCOTTSDALE, AZ

profile · synthesized from sources

The Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce is a local business organization that supports and advocates for its members, fostering economic growth and community development in Scottsdale, Arizona. It provides networking opportunities, resources, and programs aimed at enhancing business visibility and community engagement.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $0
    WE PARTICIPATE IN VARIOUS PROSPECTING ACTIVITIES, CITY, STATE, AND NATION WIDE, ENCOURAGING BUSINESSES TO RELOCATE TO SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA.
named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Member Spotlight
Offers Chamber members a platform to showcase their businesses to fellow members and the local community through newsletters and social media.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
Celebrates new business openings and milestones for Chamber members, providing promotional support and community engagement.
Veteran and Military Affairs Coalition (VMAC)
Supports veterans through initiatives like the Adopt-A-Veteran program, providing aid packages and networking opportunities for veterans and businesses.
activities · 9 groups

what they do

  • Local Business Advocacy & Economic Development 9 activities
    • Advocacy for Business Growth
      Advocates for policies at the city, county, and state levels that support business growth and development, and participates in national studies confirming the role of local chambers in supporting strong businesses and communities.
    • Advocacy for Business Growth
      Advocates for policies at the city, county, and state levels that support business growth and development, and participates in national studies confirming the role of local chambers in supporting strong businesses and economies.
    • Advocating for Business Interests
      Advocates for policies that support business growth and development at the city, county, and state levels, and participates in national studies confirming the role of local chambers in supporting strong businesses and communities.
    • Advocating for Business Interests
      Advocates for policies at the city, county, and state levels that support business growth and development, and participates in national studies confirming the role of local chambers in supporting strong businesses and economies.
    • Advocating for Business Policies
      Advocates for policies at the city, county, and state levels that support business growth and development, and participates in national studies confirming the role of local chambers in supporting strong businesses and communities.
    • Conducting Research on Chamber Impact
      Commissioned a national study by The Schapiro Group that surveyed over 2,000 adults to demonstrate that chamber of commerce membership boosts consumer confidence and business bottom lines.
    • Conducting Research on Chamber Impact
      Commissioned a national study by The Schapiro Group that surveyed over 2,000 adults to demonstrate that chamber of commerce membership boosts consumer confidence and business bottom lines.
    • Consumer Confidence Research
      Commissioned a national study by The Schapiro Group to demonstrate that chamber of commerce membership boosts consumer confidence and business bottom lines.
    • Research on Chamber Impact
      Commissioned a national study by The Schapiro Group that surveyed over 2,000 adults to demonstrate that chamber of commerce membership boosts consumer confidence and business bottom lines.
  • Ribbon-Cutting & Business Milestone Ceremonies 5 activities
    • Conducting Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
      Provides complimentary ribbon cutting ceremonies for Chamber members at specific membership levels, supplying ceremonial items, taking photos, and promoting the events to Chamber Ambassadors, Board Members, city dignitaries, and through weekly Member Events emails.
    • Conducting Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
      Provides complimentary ribbon cutting ceremonies for Chamber members at specific membership levels, supplying ceremonial items, taking photos, and promoting the events to Chamber Ambassadors, Board Members, city dignitaries, and through weekly Member Events emails.
    • Conducting Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
      Provides complimentary ribbon cutting ceremonies for Chamber members at specific membership levels, supplying ceremonial items, taking photos, and promoting the events to Ambassadors, Board Members, city dignitaries, and online subscribers.
    • Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
      Conducts complimentary ribbon cutting ceremonies for Chamber members at specific membership levels, providing ceremonial items, notifying dignitaries, promoting events via email, and taking and sharing photos.
    • Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
      Conducts complimentary ribbon cutting ceremonies for Chamber members at the Connector, Classic, and Advantage levels, providing ceremonial items, notifying dignitaries, promoting events in weekly emails, and posting photos after the event.
  • Member-Focused Job Board & Career Matching 5 activities
    • Job Board Services
      Maintains a Job Board for members to post job openings and for job seekers to find and apply for positions, with postings included in a weekly Member Events email.
    • Job Board and Member Connections
      Maintains a Job Board for members to post job openings and for job seekers to find positions, and manages a Facebook Group page for members to post business-related content and connect with other members and the public.
    • Maintaining a Job Board
      Operates a Job Board for members to post job openings and for job seekers to find and apply for positions, with postings included in a weekly Member Events email.
    • Maintaining a Job Board
      Maintains a Job Board for members to post job openings and for job seekers to find and apply for positions, with postings included in a weekly Member Events email.
    • Maintaining a Job Board
      Operates a Job Board for members to post job openings and for job seekers to find and apply for positions, with postings included in a weekly Member Events email.
  • Member and Service Provider Directories 5 activities
    • Member Promotion and Marketing
      Offers various opportunities for members to promote their businesses, including features on news and information shows, a Member Marketplace for deals and events, a "Member Spotlight" program, a Member Press Release page, and promotion across social media channels and a monthly newsletter.
    • Member Promotion and Marketing
      Offers various opportunities for members to promote their businesses, including features on news and information shows, a "Member Spotlight" program, a Member Marketplace for deals and events, a Member Press Release page, and promotion across social media channels and weekly email newsletters.
    • Promoting Member Businesses
      Offers various platforms for members to showcase their businesses, including a Member Marketplace for deals and events, a "Member Spotlight" program, a Member Press Release page, and opportunities to be featured on news and information shows. These promotions are often distributed via weekly emails, social media, and a monthly newsletter to over 5,000 members and followers.
    • Promoting Member Businesses
      Offers various platforms for members to showcase their businesses, including a Member Marketplace for deals and events, a "Member Spotlight" program, a Member Press Release page, and opportunities to be featured on news and information shows. These promotions are often included in weekly Member Events emails and social media channels.
    • Promoting Member Businesses
      Offers various platforms for members to showcase their businesses, including a Member Marketplace for deals and events, a "Member Spotlight" program, a Member Press Release page, and opportunities to be featured on news and information shows. These promotions are often included in weekly Member Events emails and social media channels.
  • Podcast and Video Interview Production 5 activities
    • Producing a Podcast
      Hosts the Scottsdale Chamber Podcast, featuring interviews with community leaders, notable individuals, entrepreneurs, business owners, and industry leaders, hosted by the Chamber President and CEO.
    • Producing a Podcast
      Hosts the Scottsdale Chamber Podcast, featuring interviews with community leaders, notable individuals, entrepreneurs, business owners, and industry leaders.
    • Producing the Scottsdale Chamber Podcast
      Hosts the Scottsdale Chamber Podcast, featuring interviews with community leaders, notable individuals, entrepreneurs, business owners, and industry leaders, including local business leaders and the Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Major League Baseball Players Trust.
    • Scottsdale Chamber Podcast
      Hosts the Scottsdale Chamber Podcast, featuring interviews with community leaders, entrepreneurs, business owners, and notable individuals to share insights and experiences.
    • Scottsdale Chamber Podcast
      Hosts the Scottsdale Chamber Podcast, featuring interviews with community leaders, notable individuals, entrepreneurs, business owners, and industry leaders.
  • Holiday Gift and Family Support Programs 5 activities
    • Supporting Veterans
      Delivers aid packages, Thanksgiving meals, comfort items, and Christmas gifts to local veterans in need through the Adopt-A-Veteran initiative. Also hosts events like "Proving Grounds" and Veteran Networking Mixers to connect veterans with business leaders and explore workforce opportunities.
    • Supporting Veterans
      Operates the Adopt-A-Veteran initiative, delivering aid packages, Thanksgiving meals, comfort items, and Christmas gifts to local veterans in need. Also hosts events like "Proving Grounds" and Veteran Networking Mixers to connect veterans with business leaders and explore veteran talent in the workforce.
    • Supporting Veterans
      Delivers aid packages, Thanksgiving meals, comfort items, and Christmas gifts to local veterans in need through the Adopt-A-Veteran initiative. Hosts events like "Proving Grounds" and Veteran Networking Mixers to connect veterans with business leaders and explore workforce opportunities.
    • Veteran Support Programs
      Provides aid packages, Thanksgiving meals, comfort items, and Christmas gifts to local veterans in need through initiatives like Adopt-A-Veteran, and hosts events to connect veterans with business leaders and explore their value in the workforce.
    • Veteran Support and Engagement
      Delivers aid packages and provides Thanksgiving meals, comfort items, and Christmas gifts to local veterans in need through the Adopt-A-Veteran initiative, and hosts events like networking mixers and "Proving Grounds" to connect veterans with business leaders and explore their value in the workforce.
  • Member Ambassador Program Operations 4 activities
    • Ambassador Program
      Operates an Ambassador program where members recruit and welcome new members, plan networking activities, and support community outreach.
    • Member Recruitment and Engagement
      Operates an Ambassador program where members recruit and welcome new members, plan networking activities, and support community outreach, and manages a Facebook Group for members to post business-related content.
    • Member Recruitment and Onboarding
      Operates an Ambassador program where members recruit and welcome new members, plan networking activities, and support community outreach.
    • Operating an Ambassador Program
      Operates an Ambassador program where members recruit and welcome new members, plan networking activities, and support community outreach.
  • Member-Focused Newsletter Publishing 2 activities
    • Disseminating Information to Members
      Distributes a monthly newsletter to over 5,000 Chamber members and followers, and sends weekly Member Events emails.
    • Publishing a Monthly Newsletter
      Distributes a monthly newsletter to over 5,000 Chamber members and followers.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Business Networking and Leads Groups
      Operates "Business & Breakfast" professional leads groups with approximately 40-45 members who meet weekly or semi-monthly to promote each other's businesses, share sales leads, make introductions, offer advice, and assist with online promotion.
    • Business Networking and Leads Groups
      Operates "Business & Breakfast" professional leads groups with approximately 40-45 members who meet weekly or semi-monthly to promote each other's businesses, share sales leads, make introductions, offer advice, and assist with online promotion.
    • Facilitating Business Networking and Referrals
      Operates "Business & Breakfast" professional leads groups with approximately 40-45 members each, meeting weekly or semi-monthly to promote businesses, share sales leads, make introductions, offer advice, and assist with online promotion. Also manages a Facebook Group for members to post business-related content.
    • Facilitating Business Networking and Referrals
      Operates "Business & Breakfast" professional leads groups with approximately 40-45 members each, meeting weekly or semi-monthly to promote businesses, share sales leads, make introductions, offer advice, and assist with online promotion. Also manages a Facebook Group for members to post business-related content.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$944K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$943K100%
Investment income$3490%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.00M
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$595K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$237K
Cash$208K
Investments$0
Liabilities$65K
Net assets$172K
Liquid reserves2.5 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +13.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MARK STANTON PRES/CEO/SECRETARY 40 $177K
board members · 24
  • ALYSSA VOGT — MEMBER
  • BEN HAWKINS — MEMBER
  • BRUCE L HALLIN — MEMBER
  • BRYAN G BERTUCCI — MEMBER
  • CHRIS GAMMEL — MEMBER
  • DALE FINGERSH — MEMBER
  • DEANNE GIBEAULT — MEMBER
  • DENNIS ROBBINS — MEMBER
  • DON COUVILLION — MEMBER
  • DON HENNINGER — MEMBER
  • DOREEN REINKE — MEMBER
  • DOUGLAS GRIFFEN — MEMBER
  • DR GERD WUESTEMANN — MEMBER
  • DR SCOTT MENZEL — MEMBER
  • ELLEN ANDRES-SCHNEIDER — MEMBER
  • ERIC LUOMA — MEMBER
  • GEOFF BEER — MEMBER
  • GEORGE JACKSON — TREASURER
  • JANE BLACKER — MEMBER
  • JEFFREY MILLER — MEMBER
  • JONA DAVIS — MEMBER
  • JUSTIN LAYMAN — MEMBER
  • KRISTIN ST MARIE — MEMBER
  • KURT BRUECKNER — MEMBER
relationships · 38

who they work with

  • ASU Pat Tillman Veterans Center Partner — Partnered to host "Proving Grounds: Unlocking the Competitive Edge of Veteran Talent."
  • AZ Perfect Comfort Partner — Featured in a Member Spotlight.
  • Aker Ink PR & Marketing Partner — Featured in a Member Spotlight.
  • Allstate Insurance Partner — Featured in a Member Spotlight.
  • Amber Creek Inn Partner — Venue for the March Veteran Networking Mixer.
  • American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) Partner — Cooperated in the commissioning of The Schapiro Group study.
  • Andara Senior Living Partner — Featured in a Member Spotlight.
  • Arouet Capital Funder — Sponsored the March Veteran Networking Mixer.
  • Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) Network — Commissioned the Harris Poll study and serves as a national network advancing chamber interests and best practices.
  • CW7 Arizona Partner — Partners to offer businesses opportunities to be featured on their Arizona Daily Mix program.
  • CW7 Arizona Partner — Partners to offer members opportunities to be featured on television and online outlets.
  • City of Scottsdale Veteran Advisory Commission Partner — Collaborated on the Adopt-A-Veteran initiative.
  • E Squared Marketing Partner — Featured in a Member Spotlight.
  • Elevate Health & Aesthetics Partner — Featured in a Member Spotlight.
  • Embassy Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Resort Partner — Venue for "Proving Grounds: Unlocking the Competitive Edge of Veteran Talent" event.
  • Global Credit Union Partner — Featured in a Member Spotlight.
  • HonorHealth Funder — Supported the March Veteran Networking Mixer.
  • INDIVISIBLE Partner — Featured in a Member Spotlight.
  • Insperity Funder — Sponsored The Schapiro Group study.
  • KPNX Channel 12 Partner — Partners to offer businesses opportunities for in-studio segments and interviews on their Arizona Midday program.
  • KPNX Channel 12 Partner — Partners to offer members opportunities to be featured on television and online outlets.
  • MLB Players Trust Partner — Featured in a Member Spotlight.
  • Major League Baseball Players Trust Partner — The Chamber President & CEO interviewed Chris Capuano, Chair of the Board of Trustees for the MLB Players Trust, on their podcast.
  • Matt Young Photography Partner — Featured in a Member Spotlight.
  • Rising Tide Human Resources Partner — Featured in a Member Spotlight.
  • Rose + Allyn Public Relations Partner — Featured in a Member Spotlight.
  • Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce Partner — Utilizes its network of members, partners, and stakeholders to develop and implement programs.
  • Scottsdale For Veterans Partner — Collaborated on the Adopt-A-Veteran initiative.
  • Soko Skin Med Spa Partner — Featured in a Member Spotlight.
  • Star Worldwide Networks Partner — Mark Jeffrey of Star Worldwide Networks guest hosted an episode of the Scottsdale Chamber Podcast.
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