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Prescott Chamber of Commerce

Prescott, AZ · EIN 860048878 · Form 990 · FY2020 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.prescott.org
revenue
$556K
expenses
$507K
net assets
$388K
employees
8
volunteers
16
program ratio
66%
filing since
2020
mission · from form 990

The Prescott Chamber of Commerce promotes the whole Prescott community whether it be economic, industrial, professional, cultural, educational, or civic in nature. The Chamber has averaged over 900 businesses, individuals, and organizations as members in the last few years and strives to make Prescott a better place in which to live, work and visit.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Prescott Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit organization that supports local businesses in Prescott, Arizona, by providing resources, networking opportunities, and advocacy. It aims to enhance the economic vitality of the community through various programs and services tailored for its members.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Business Counseling Program
Offers expert advice to new businesses and nonprofits to help them avoid common pitfalls and create effective strategies.
Chamber Newsletter & Member News
Provides members with a platform to share news and updates, reaching over 1,300 people in the business community.
Gift Certificate Program
An initiative to encourage local shopping by allowing members to sell gift certificates redeemable at local businesses.
Networking Groups
Facilitates bi-monthly meetings for members to discuss and pass referrals and leads.
activities · 21

what they do

direct service · 17
  • Distribute community and business directories Printed Member Directory & Guide Production
    Prints and distributes 15,000 copies annually of the Community Guide and Local Business Directory to promote local businesses and provide community resources.
  • Distribute community and business directories Printed Member Directory & Guide Production
    Prints and distributes 15,000 copies annually of the Community Guide and Local Business Directory, and provides members with 10 free color copies per month to support outreach and engagement.
  • Host business visibility events Ribbon Cutting & Business Opening Ceremonies
    Organizes and hosts ribbon cuttings, grand opening ceremonies, and other community events to enhance visibility for new and growing businesses, while also supporting broader community engagement and business success.
  • Host business visibility events Ribbon Cutting & Business Opening Ceremonies
    Hosts ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremonies to enhance visibility for new and expanding businesses, and deploys Ambassador teams to welcome new Chamber members and greet attendees at events.
  • Manage Chamber Gift Certificate Program Local Gift Card and Coupon Programs
    Operates a Gift Certificate Program that promotes local shopping and supports member businesses by enabling them to issue and redeem gift certificates.
  • Manage Chamber Gift Certificate Program Local Gift Card and Coupon Programs
    Operates a Gift Certificate Program that promotes local shopping and supports member businesses by enabling the purchase and use of gift certificates across participating Chamber members.
  • Offer member advertising opportunities Member Business Promotion Services
    Provides advertising opportunities on the Chamber website to promote member businesses and increase their visibility to the public.
  • Offer student discount program Discount Incentive Programs
    Administers a Student Discount Program that provides verified students with discounts at local businesses to support youth engagement and local commerce.
  • Operate Visitor Information Center Visitor Center Operations
    Operates a State-designated Visitor Information Center that serves over 55,000 visitors annually in person and thousands more weekly via its website, providing information about Prescott, surrounding communities, and Chamber members.
  • Operate member networking groups Chamber Business Leads Networking
    Facilitates regular networking opportunities for Chamber members through groups such as The Thrive Network and the Prescott Wednesday Warriors, hosting bi-monthly meetings on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 7:30am to 9am to foster business connections, referrals, and growth.
  • Operate member networking groups Chamber Business Leads Networking
    Facilitates bi-monthly networking groups for Chamber members, including The Thrive Network and the Prescott Wednesday Warriors, focused on purposeful connection, business growth, and exchanging referrals and leads. Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 7:30am to 9am.
  • Prescott Chamber Gift Certificate Program Local Gift Card and Coupon Programs
    Operates the Prescott Chamber Gift Certificate program to promote local shopping and support member businesses.
  • Promote Member Businesses Member Business Promotion Services
    Offers advertising opportunities on the Chamber website, hosts ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremonies, and provides free color copies to members to enhance their visibility.
  • Provide member support services
    Offers a range of direct support services to members, including 10 free color copies per month, advertising opportunities on the Chamber website, and ambassador-led onboarding and event greeter services.
  • Publish Community Guide and Business Directory Printed Member Directory & Guide Production
    Prints and distributes 15,000 copies of the Community Guide and Local Business Directory annually.
  • Run Visitor Information Center Visitor Center Operations
    Operates a State-designated Visitor Information Center that serves over 55,000 visitors annually in person and thousands more weekly online, providing information about Prescott, surrounding communities, and Chamber member businesses.
  • Student Discount Program Discount Incentive Programs
    Offers a Student Discount Program that provides discounts at local businesses for students with a valid student ID.
capacity building · 4
  • Business Counseling Program Entrepreneurship Incubation & Technical Assistance
    Offers a Business Counseling Program to support businesses and nonprofits.
  • Deliver business counseling and capacity building Entrepreneurship Incubation & Technical Assistance
    Provides a Business Counseling Program that supports local businesses and nonprofits through advisory services aimed at strengthening organizational capacity and performance.
  • Facilitate Business Networking Groups Chamber Business Leads Networking
    Operates The Thrive Network and Prescott Wednesday Warriors, which are networking groups for Prescott Chamber members focused on purposeful connection, business growth, and exchanging referrals and leads through bi-monthly meetings.
  • Provide business counseling and support Entrepreneurship Incubation & Technical Assistance
    Offers a Business Counseling Program that provides guidance and support to businesses and nonprofits in the Prescott area to promote growth and sustainability.
strategies · 18

how they think

Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.

  • Advocating for Business Interests with Government government_relations unique to this org
    The Chamber actively advocates for the interests of the local business community by engaging with government officials. This strategy ensures that the concerns and needs of businesses are represented in policy-making and regulatory processes.
  • Brand Consistency for Organizational Identity brand_consistency unique to this org
    The Chamber differentiates itself from other chambers by maintaining consistent brand identifiers such as logos, color palette, and typography, strengthening recognition and credibility.
  • Brand consistency to strengthen organizational identity brand_consistency unique to this org
    The Chamber differentiates itself from other chambers by maintaining consistent brand identifiers such as logos, color palette, and typography, enhancing recognition and credibility.
  • Business support through leadership, advocacy, and direct programs business_support unique to this org
    The Chamber supports business success by providing leadership, advocacy with government officials, and direct programs that bring customers to member businesses, such as student discount initiatives and gift certificate campaigns.
  • Community Quality of Life Enhancement community development unique to this org
    The Chamber supports broader community well-being through programming and services in education, economic development, research, and community enhancement, recognizing that quality of life impacts business vitality.
  • Community collaboration and quality-of-life enhancement community collaboration unique to this org
    By fostering collaboration, innovation, and community connection, and through programming in education, research, and community enhancement, the Chamber works to create a vibrant business environment and improve quality of life in Prescott.
  • Comprehensive Business and Community Support business_support unique to this org
    The Chamber provides leadership, resources, and collaborative platforms to help businesses succeed while fostering innovation and community connection, contributing to a vibrant and resilient local business environment.
  • Engaging Students with Local Businesses student-business_engagement unique to this org
    The Chamber connects students with local businesses through a discount program. This strategy aims to support student engagement within the community while simultaneously boosting local commerce.
  • Exclusive Member Networking Model exclusive_networking unique to this org
    The Prescott Chamber of Commerce facilitates purposeful business connections and growth by offering member-exclusive networking opportunities, fostering referral partnerships and collaboration within a trusted environment.
  • Exclusive member networking to drive business growth exclusive_networking unique to this org
    The Prescott Chamber of Commerce facilitates purposeful business connections and referral partnerships among its members through exclusive networking opportunities, which are designed to stimulate growth and collaboration within the local business community.
  • Facilitating Member-Exclusive Business Networking exclusive_networking unique to this org
    The Chamber facilitates business growth and the formation of referral partnerships among its members by organizing and hosting exclusive networking events and groups. This approach is designed to create purposeful connections and foster a supportive environment for member businesses to thrive.
  • Fostering a Vibrant Business Environment through Leadership and Collaboration community_economic_development unique to this org
    The Chamber provides leadership and resources to support businesses, aiming to create a vibrant business environment. This involves fostering collaboration, innovation, and community connection to ensure the success of the business community and positively impact the quality of life in Prescott.
  • Government Advocacy for Local Business Interests government_relations unique to this org
    The Chamber advocates on behalf of the local business community with government officials to influence policies and create a favorable operating environment.
  • Local Economic Development through Business Support local economic development unique to this org
    The Chamber strengthens the local economy by supporting local businesses through initiatives like the Gift Certificate Program and promoting local shopping, aiming to keep money within the community and generate new sales.
  • Local economic development through community-based commerce programs local economic development unique to this org
    The Chamber promotes local shopping and keeps money circulating within the community by supporting initiatives like the Gift Certificate Program, which drives sales to local businesses and strengthens the regional economy.
  • Organizational Sustainability through Fundraising organizational_support unique to this org
    The Chamber ensures long-term sustainability and impact by building endowments, fundraising, and developing legacies that complement and enhance its core operations.
  • Organizational sustainability through fundraising and legacy development organizational support unique to this org
    The Chamber strengthens its long-term impact by building endowments, fundraising, and developing legacy support systems that complement and extend its core mission.
  • Stimulating Local Economic Activity through Gift Certificates local_economic_development unique to this org
    The Chamber operates a Gift Certificate Program to encourage local spending, thereby bringing customers to local businesses and keeping money circulating within the community. This mechanism aims to generate new sales and strengthen the local economy.
financials · form 990 · fy2020

the money

revenue
Total revenue$556K
Contributions & grants$151K27%
Program service revenue$288K52%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$116K
expenses
Total expenses$507K
Program expenses66%
Admin / overhead34%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$334K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$680K
Cash$407K
Investments$0
Liabilities$291K
Net assets$388K
Liquid reserves9.6 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Sheri Heiney President/CEO 30 $102K
board members · 15
  • Clint Ewell — Director
  • Cody Anne Yarnes — Director
  • Connie Manning — Director
  • Danielle Rickert — Chair Elect
  • Dave Sikes — Director
  • Dawn Lukes — Director
  • Gillian Haley-Meierbachtol — Director
  • Jamaal McCoy — Board Chair
  • Joe Howard — Treasurer
  • Lee Livin — Director
  • Mackenzie Rodgers — Secretary
  • Megan Smith — Director
  • Shawn Trobia — Director
  • Simon Charter — Director
  • Suzanne Springer — Past Chair
relationships · 30

who they work with

  • All Strength Insurance Partner — Member of The Thrive Network, providing property and casualty insurance.
  • Assurance Electrical Services Partner — Member of The Thrive Network, providing electrician services.
  • Creating Life Agency Partner — Member of The Thrive Network, providing health insurance services.
  • Cyndi Uelen Coaching Partner — Member of The Thrive Network, providing corporate leadership and wellness training.
  • Enviro Pro Roof Rejuvenation/Roof Max of PV Partner — Member of The Thrive Network, providing roof maintenance and replacement services.
  • Envoy Business Systems Partner — Member of The Thrive Network, providing credit card processing and point of sales services.
  • Gallant Hat Company Partner — Member of The Thrive Network, providing promotional items and custom embroidery.
  • Granite Mountain Distillery Partner — Hosts meetings for The Thrive Network.
  • Granite Mountain Distillery Partner — Member of The Thrive Network, providing beverages, breweries, distillers, cideries, and non-alcoholic beverages.
  • Gut, Kidney, and Metabolic Solution Partner — Member of The Thrive Network, providing health and wellness products.
  • Heaven on Earth Retreat Partner — Member of The Thrive Network, providing Airbnb services.
  • I WIRED Partner — Member of The Thrive Network, providing home automation services.
  • JRK Architecture Studio, LLC Partner — Member of The Thrive Network, providing architecture services.
  • Keller Williams Arizona Reality Partner — Member of The Thrive Network, providing real estate agent services.
  • Northern Arizona SCORE Partner — Assisted over 6,000 small businesses and non-profit clients through free confidential counseling and workshops.
  • PRIMERICA, INC. Partner — Member of The Thrive Network, providing financial services and investments.
  • Prescott Area Young Professionals Partner — Listed as a quick link on the Chamber's website, suggesting an affiliation or partnership.
  • Prescott Area Young Professionals Partner — Listed as a quick link on the Chamber's website.
  • Prescott Fine Art Partner — Member of The Thrive Network, providing art broker services.
  • SBDC (Small Business Development Center) Partner — Offers free, confidential counseling services and business planning resources to local businesses.
  • SCORE Partner — Member of The Thrive Network, providing business mentoring.
  • Sparrow Printing Partner — Member of The Thrive Network, providing printing services.
  • TekDok Partner — Member of The Thrive Network, providing computer consulting services.
  • Travel Crafters Partner — Member of The Thrive Network, providing travel agency services.
  • Valpak of Northern Arizona Partner — Member of The Thrive Network, providing direct mail marketing services.
  • Wathen Custom Woodcrafts Partner — Member of The Thrive Network, providing woodworking services.
  • Xpert Home Lending Mortgage Partner — Member of The Thrive Network, providing mortgage services.
  • Yavapai Broadcasting Partner — Member of The Thrive Network, providing radio marketing services.
  • Yavapai Landscaping Partner — Member of The Thrive Network, providing landscaping services.
  • local businesses Partner — Participating businesses offer discounts to students through the Student Discount Program.