named programs · 5 · from sources
what they call their work
Advocacy and Governmental Affairs
Monitors legislation, develops a chamber-approved legislative agenda, and engages in lobbying efforts at local and state levels through the Governmental Affairs Committee and regional alliances.
Go Lake Havasu
Marketing initiative promoting the Lake Havasu area to support tourism and business visibility.
Member Promotion and Referrals
Provides online and printed directory listings, social media promotion, ribbon cuttings, and member-only referrals in response to inbound inquiries.
Networking Events
Hosts monthly AM and PM Exchanges and After-Hours Business Mixers to facilitate business connections among members.
Workforce Development
Offers a member job bank, access to employee resumes, and partnerships with education providers to support talent recruitment and professional growth.
activities · 7
what they do
direct service · 6
- Business Networking EventsHosts monthly networking events, including AM Exchange and After-Hours Business Mixers, which are attended by 100-150 individuals, to facilitate new business connections among members and the broader business community.
- Community and Member CommunicationsDistributes a newsletter and monthly communications to provide community updates, event information, and educational/workforce development opportunities to its members.
- Member Access and Pricing for EventsOffers early access and member pricing for major community events such as Winterfest Street Festival, Desert Bash Off-Road Poker Run, and CBIA Home Show.
- Member Business Promotion and Referrals Member and Industry Directory ServicesMaintains an online listing and printed directory for member businesses and refers hundreds of these businesses annually through inbound calls and word-of-mouth.
- Member Job Bank OperationOperates a job bank specifically for members to post employment openings and recruit talent.
- Ribbon Cutting Services Ribbon Cutting & Business Opening CeremoniesProvides ribbon cutting services for member businesses to celebrate anniversaries, new locations, or grand openings.
capacity building · 1
- Business Education and Leadership DevelopmentCreates opportunities for education, leadership, and economic prosperity for business owners, entrepreneurs, and community leaders.
strategies · 5
how they think
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- Advocacy through coordinated governmental affairs engagement advocacy_through_governmental_affairs unique to this orgAdvances members' interests and supports the local economy by monitoring legislation, establishing a legislative agenda, and collaborating with regional and state chamber partners via a dedicated Governmental Affairs Committee.
- Business empowerment through education and leadership development business_empowerment_through_education_and_leadership unique to this orgEmpowers business owners and community leaders by providing education, leadership development, and economic growth initiatives to strengthen local businesses and drive regional prosperity.
- Facilitation of business networking and community engagement business_networking_facilitation unique to this orgStrengthens business relationships and community integration by organizing networking events such as monthly mixers and AM/PM exchanges, along with educational and volunteer opportunities that foster collaboration.
- Member business promotion through multi-channel visibility programs member_promotion_multi_channel unique to this orgIncreases visibility for member businesses using a mix of ribbon cuttings, online and print directories, staff referrals, social media promotion, and paid advertising opportunities to drive engagement and customer reach.
- Workforce development through job access and skills partnerships workforce_development_partnerships unique to this orgSupports local workforce growth by connecting businesses with talent via a job bank and resume access, and by partnering with education organizations to provide skill-building opportunities for employees.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
the money
revenue
Total revenue$448K
Contributions & grants$23K5%
Program service revenue$260K58%
Investment income$1870%
Other revenue$165K
expenses
Total expenses$429K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$299K
Grants paid out$12K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$366K
Cash$272K
Investments$0
Liabilities$94K
Net assets$272K
Liquid reserves7.6 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -3.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA KRUEGER | President | 40 | $97K |
board members · 13
- ANGIE SALTZMAN — Past Chairman
- AUDREY HOYT — Chairman
- BRISHEN MCGUIRE — Director
- CARLA HARCLEROAD — Director
- CHRIS HAGEST — Director
- DAWN HANSEN — Director
- JANINA ROBERTSON — Director
- JASON HELART — Vice Chairman
- KRISTYNA HOOK — Director
- RANDALL COOK — Director
- ROSS JOHNSON — Treasurer
- STEVE CLARK — Director
- TIM LESSING — Director
relationships · 2
who they work with
- Go Lake Havasu Partner — Collaborates on regional promotion and visitor engagement initiatives.
- Quad State Alliance Coalition — Engages with regional and state chamber partners through the Quad State Alliance.