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GREATER ORO VALLEY CHAMBER OF

ORO VALLEY, AZ · EIN 860729663 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.orovalleychamber.com
revenue
$510K
expenses
$492K
net assets
$187K
employees
5
volunteers
25
program ratio
81%
mission · from form 990

MAXIMIZING GREATER ORO VALLEY'S UNMATCHED ASSETS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization that supports local businesses and nonprofits in Oro Valley, Arizona. It provides networking opportunities, advocacy, and resources to enhance community engagement and economic development. The Chamber hosts events, awards, and educational programs to foster collaboration among its members.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Annual Meeting and Awards Breakfast
Celebrates outstanding businesses and community leaders, recognizing their contributions to the Oro Valley community.
Gen Z Committee
Engages younger members to provide fresh perspectives and education for the Chamber's initiatives.
Women in Leadership Committee
Aims to connect and support women in business through events and shared experiences.
activities · 7 clusters

what they do

  • Local Business Government Advocacy 3 activities
    • Advocates for local business interests
      Represents local business interests in municipal processes, including engagement with the Town Council and supporting companies in navigating local codes and permitting. Participates in regional economic initiatives such as Arizona Photonics Days.
    • Advocating for Business Interests and Supporting Local Economic Development
      The organization represents business interests before the Town Council, assists new companies with navigating local codes and permitting, and collaborates with Economic Development on business retention and expansion programs to support established local businesses.
    • Supports local businesses through advocacy and onboarding assistance
      Represents business interests before the Town Council and helps new companies navigate local codes and permitting processes.
  • Business Networking & Community Events 3 activities
    • Facilitates educational forums and community engagement
      Regularly conducts educational and informative forums for the community, including events like ribbon cuttings for new businesses and annual meetings that highlight local achievements.
    • Facilitating Business Networking and Community Engagement
      The organization hosts frequent mixer events, ribbon-cutting ceremonies for new businesses, and an annual State of the Town event to provide networking opportunities and foster community engagement among businesses and local leaders.
    • Hosts business networking and community events
      Organizes frequent mixer events, annual meetings, and awards breakfasts to provide networking opportunities for local businesses and recognize outstanding community contributors. Also hosts signature events such as the State of the Town address.
  • Business Retention & Expansion Support 2 activities
    • Conducts business retention and expansion outreach
      Collaborates with Economic Development to conduct ongoing outreach to established local businesses through the Business Retention & Expansion program, ensuring sustained support and engagement.
    • Conducts business retention and ongoing support initiatives
      Collaborates with Economic Development to maintain regular contact with established local businesses to ensure sustained support and engagement.
  • Industry Conference & Networking Events 2 activities
    • Hosts business networking and community engagement events
      Organizes frequent mixer events, the annual State of the Town event, and the 33rd Annual Meeting and Awards Breakfast to foster business connections and recognize community contributions.
    • Participates in regional industry and economic development events
      Engaged in Arizona Photonics Days 2026, contributing to broader economic development and industry-specific initiatives in the region.
  • Ribbon Cutting & Business Opening Ceremonies 1 activity
    • Organizes ribbon-cutting and new business integration events
      Hosted a ribbon-cutting event for a new medical practice in November 2020, supporting new business visibility and community integration.
  • Annual Impact & Transparency Reporting 1 activity
    • Publishes annual reports and organizational updates
      Produces an annual report documenting organizational activities and accomplishments to communicate transparency and progress.
  • Uncategorized 6 activities
    • Administers charitable giving and scholarship programs
      Manages and supports the Mayor Steve Engle Memorial Scholarship program and makes charitable gifts to local organizations using donated funds, including a $1.007 million donation designated for community giving.
    • Administers scholarship and charitable giving programs
      Supports the Mayor Steve Engle Memorial Scholarship program and makes charitable gifts to organizations serving the Oro Valley community, including through a $1.007 million donation received for this purpose.
    • Facilitates educational forums and community outreach programs
      Regularly conducts educational and informative forums for the community and supports outreach through the Town's Business Retention & Expansion program.
    • Providing Educational Forums and Community Information
      The organization regularly facilitates educational and informative forums for the community to share knowledge and insights.
    • Publishes annual organizational report
      Produces and publishes an annual report that details the chamber’s activities, accomplishments, and impact within the community.
    • Supporting Charitable Giving and Scholarships
      The organization makes charitable gifts to other organizations, supports the Mayor Steve Engle Memorial Scholarship program, and received a significant donation for charitable giving in the Oro Valley community, continuing the mission of the dissolved Oro Valley Community Foundation.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$510K
Contributions & grants$282K55%
Program service revenue$184K36%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$42K
expenses
Total expenses$492K
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$282K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$326K
Cash$252K
Investments$0
Liabilities$139K
Net assets$187K
Liquid reserves6.2 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +38.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DAVID PERRY PRESIDENT/CE 40 $80K
board members · 16
  • CAMERON LEWIS — DIRECTOR
  • DAN WESSON — DIRECTOR
  • DINNY COSYNS — SECRETARY
  • ERIC RENAUD — CHAIR
  • JACK TALMAGE — DIRECTOR
  • JENN AKINS — DIRECTOR
  • JEREMY THOMPSON — VICE CHAIR
  • LISA BAYLESS — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL BURNS — DIRECTOR
  • PAUL TEES — DIRECTOR
  • ROBERT RAMIREZ — DIRECTOR
  • RON ARENAS — TREASURER
  • SHELBY FRANCOM — DIRECTOR
  • SUSAN SWAN — EXEC. COMMIT
  • TOM HEBNER — DIRECTOR
  • ZOE BURCHAM — DIRECTOR
relationships · 32

who they work with

  • America First Credit Union Partner — Renee McCuistion from America First Credit Union is a board member.
  • Amphitheater Public Schools Partner — Engages in community partnerships and educational support.
  • CGI Digital Partner — Partnership to create professional videos spotlighting the community
  • City of Oro Valley Partner — Hosted Mayor Joe Winfield at the State of the Town event, indicating collaboration with municipal leadership.
  • Economic Development Partner — Collaborates with Economic Development to support established local businesses through regular check-ins.
  • El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort Partner — Shelby Francom from El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort is a board member.
  • Golder Ranch Fire District Partner — Lydia Camarillo from Golder Ranch Fire District is a board member.
  • Gospel Rescue Mission Partner — Provides wraparound services and collaborates on financial coaching initiatives.
  • Honeywell Partner — Member company and part of the aerospace industry sector supported by the Chamber.
  • Icagen Partner — Member company and part of the pharmaceutical research sector supported by the Chamber.
  • Kinghorn Law | Financial Partner — Board member Zoe Burcham is Vice-Chair of Kinghorn Law | Financial.
  • Meggitt Securaplane Partner — Member company and part of the aerospace industry cluster supported by the Chamber.
  • Oro Valley Community Foundation Partner — Received assets and mission from this foundation when it dissolved in 2014.
  • Oro Valley Hospital Partner — Cody Barnhart from Oro Valley Hospital is a board member.
  • Pima Community College Partner — Brian Stewart from Pima Community College is a board member.
  • Pima Federal Credit Union Partner — Board member Bruce Barnett is Treasurer of Pima Federal Credit Union.
  • Piper Family Painting Partner — James Piper from Piper Family Painting is a board member.
  • Republic Services Partner — Emma Reyes from Republic Services is a board member.
  • Roche Tissue Diagnostics Partner — Don Pearson from Roche Tissue Diagnostics is a board member.
  • Roche Tissue Diagnostics Partner — Member company and part of the bioscience industry cluster supported by the Chamber.
  • Schulz Financial Group Partner — Board member Mary Schulz is Secretary of Schulz Financial Group.
  • Southwest Solutions Partner — Lee-Anne Palin from Southwest Solutions is a board member.
  • Splendido at Rancho Vistoso Partner — Maria Parham from Splendido at Rancho Vistoso is a board member.
  • Startup Tucson Partner — Partners to support local entrepreneurs.
  • Swan Pilates Partner — Board member Susan Swan is Chair of Swan Pilates.
  • The Lisa Bayless Team at Long Realty Partner — Lisa Bayless from The Lisa Bayless Team at Long Realty is a board member.
  • The Views Golf Club Partner — Rick Price from The Views Golf Club is a board member.
  • Town of Oro Valley Government — Collaborates with the Chamber to promote community and economic development.
  • Town of Oro Valley Government — Paul Melcher from the Town of Oro Valley serves as an Ex-Officio board member.
  • University of Arizona Partner — Participates in community relations and educational initiatives.
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