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PARKER REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND TOURISM
PARKER, AZ · EIN 860215138 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.parkeraz.org
revenue
$230K
expenses
$186K
net assets
$337K
employees
2
volunteers
60
program ratio
8%
mission · from form 990

THE PARKER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FACILITATES AND PROMOTES THE PROSPERITY OF THE PARKER AREA BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, WHICH ENHANCES THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Business membership organization serving the Parker, Arizona region with a focus on economic development, tourism promotion, and support for local commerce. Founded in 1952, it advocates for the interests of businesses and enhances community growth through networking events, marketing opportunities, and major annual events like the Parker Tube Float and Chili Cook-Off.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Business Education Series
Program offering educational opportunities for local business owners and professionals
Colorado River Chili Cook-Off
Annual fundraising event showcasing chili dishes, likely involving local vendors and public participation
Meet the Candidates
Event facilitating interaction between community members, businesses, and political candidates
Monthly Business Mixers
Networking events held on the third Thursday of each month from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM for members to connect and build business relationships
Parker 425 Downtown Experience
Annual downtown event promoting local businesses and community engagement, categorized as a fundraising event
Parker Tube Float
Annual summer event where participants float down the Colorado River from Buckskin Mountain State Park to La Paz County Park, featuring registration, shuttles, and an after-party at Pirate's Den Resort
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Member Business Promotion Services 6 activities
    • Distributes promotional materials to visitors via the Visitor Center
      Provides flyers, brochures, and business cards from local businesses to visitors through the Chamber's Visitor Center.
    • Facilitates member marketing and sponsorship opportunities
      Provides marketing exposure for members through a monthly newsletter, sponsorship opportunities at local events, and distribution of promotional materials such as flyers, brochures, and business cards via the Visitor Center.
    • Provides marketing and promotional support for members
      Supports member visibility through a monthly newsletter, distribution of flyers, brochures, and business cards at the Visitor Center, and sponsorship opportunities at local events.
    • Supports visitor outreach through the Visitor Center
      Distributes promotional materials such as flyers, brochures, and business cards to visitors via the Chamber's Visitor Center to support local businesses and tourism.
    • Visitor Information Distribution
      Distributes flyers, brochures, and business cards to visitors through the Visitor Center.
    • Visitor Information Distribution
      Distributes flyers, brochures, and business cards to visitors through the Visitor Center.
  • Community Service Event Coordination 6 activities
    • Hosts and organizes local events for community engagement and fundraising
      Organizes and hosts recurring community events including The Parker Tube Float, The Colorado River Chili Cook-Off, and The Parker 425 Downtown Experience, with the 48th Annual Parker Tube Float scheduled for June 13, 2026. These events serve both as fundraising initiatives and community engagement opportunities.
    • Hosts and organizes local events for community engagement and fundraising
      Organizes and hosts recurring community and fundraising events including The Parker Tube Float, The Colorado River Chili Cook-Off, and The Parker 425 Downtown Experience, with the 48th Annual Parker Tube Float scheduled for June 13, 2026.
    • Hosts and organizes local events for community engagement and fundraising
      Organizes and hosts recurring community events including The Parker Tube Float, The Colorado River Chili Cook-Off, and The Parker 425 Downtown Experience, with the 48th Annual Parker Tube Float scheduled for June 13, 2026. These events serve both community engagement and fundraising purposes.
    • Hosts and sponsors local events for business promotion and community engagement
      Organizes and sponsors recurring community and business-focused events including The Parker Tube Float, The Colorado River Chili Cook-Off, The Parker 425 Downtown Experience, Meet the Candidates, and the Business Education Series, providing sponsorship and marketing opportunities for members.
    • Organizing Community Events and Sponsorships
      Organizes and hosts fundraising events such as The Parker Tube Float, The Colorado River Chili Cook-Off, and The Parker 425 Downtown Experience, and offers sponsorship opportunities at these and other local events.
    • Organizing Community Events and Sponsorships
      Organizes and hosts fundraising events such as The Parker Tube Float, The Colorado River Chili Cook-Off, and The Parker 425 Downtown Experience, and offers sponsorship opportunities at these and other local events.
  • Business Networking Events 5 activities
    • Facilitates member marketing and sponsorship opportunities
      Provides members with marketing exposure through a monthly newsletter, annual events, and sponsorship opportunities at major local events such as the Colorado River Chili Cook-Off and the Business Education Series.
    • Facilitating Member Networking and Marketing
      Provides marketing opportunities for members through a monthly newsletter and annual events, and hosts monthly business mixers to facilitate networking among local members and business owners.
    • Facilitating Member Networking and Marketing
      Provides marketing opportunities for members through a monthly newsletter and annual events, and hosts monthly business mixers to facilitate networking among local members and business owners.
    • Hosts monthly business networking mixers
      Conducts monthly business mixers to enable networking among local chamber members and business owners in Parker, AZ.
    • Hosts monthly business networking mixers
      Hosts monthly business mixers to support networking among local chamber members and business owners in the Parker region.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Facilitates business networking through monthly mixers and special programs
      Hosts monthly business mixers and programs such as Meet the Candidates and the Business Education Series to support networking, collaboration, and engagement among local business owners and members.
    • Facilitates member networking through monthly mixers and newsletters
      Hosts monthly business mixers to connect local business owners and members, and provides marketing exposure through a monthly newsletter.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$230K
Contributions & grants$113K49%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2930%
Other revenue$116K
expenses
Total expenses$186K
Program expenses8%
Admin / overhead92%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$105K
Grants paid out$14K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$340K
Cash$211K
Investments$0
Liabilities$3K
Net assets$337K
Liquid reserves13.6 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -1.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MELISSA NEWTON EXECUTIVE DIRECTORSECRETARY 40 $64K
LILLIAN PEREZ EX INFO AND VISITOR SERVICES 40 $16K
TAELER OBERG INFO AND VISITOR SERVICES 40 $13K
board members · 10
  • GLORIA FLORES-LOPEZ — DIRECTOR
  • HANNA D PARKER — DIRECTOR
  • JIM LUNA — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN BURNS — DIRECTOR
  • MANDY LOPRESTI — DIRECTOR
  • MARIBEL VILLAFANA — DIRECTOR
  • RANDY HARTLESS — LIASON - TOWN OF PARKER
  • STEVE ZIEGLER — DIRECTOR
  • TAMMY THORN — DIRECTOR
  • WILLIS MINOR — LIASON - LA PAZ COUNTY
relationships · 11

who they work with

  • Branson's Resort Partner — Serves as an off-site registration location for the Parker Tube Float.
  • Castle Rock Partner — Serves as an off-site registration location for the Parker Tube Float.
  • Echo Lodge Partner — Serves as an off-site registration location for the Parker Tube Float.
  • Pirate's Den Partner — Serves as an off-site registration location for the Parker Tube Float and will host the Official After Float Party.
  • River Lodge Partner — Serves as an off-site registration location for the Parker Tube Float.
  • Roadrunner Partner — Serves as an off-site registration location for the Parker Tube Float.
  • Sand Bar Partner — Serves as an off-site registration location for the Parker Tube Float.
  • Spanky's RV & Marine Partner — Serves as an off-site registration location for the Parker Tube Float.
  • Sundance Partner — Serves as an off-site registration location for the Parker Tube Float.
  • Tavern 95 Partner — Serves as an off-site registration location for the Parker Tube Float in Lake Havasu City.
  • The Bar Partner — Serves as an off-site registration location for the Parker Tube Float.