Howard County Chamber Of Comm

Organization Overview

Howard County Chamber Of Comm is located in Columbia, MD. The organization was established in 1970. According to its NTEE Classification (S41) the organization is classified as: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Howard County Chamber Of Comm employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Howard County Chamber Of Comm is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Howard County Chamber Of Comm generated $1.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $806.6k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO REPRESENT THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY OF HOWARD COUNTY, MARYLAND

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

EVENTS - THE CHAMBER OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES TO ITS MEMBERS TO MAKE NEW BUSINESS CONTACTS AND NETWORK WITH OTHER BUSINESS PEOPLE DURING VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE CHAMBER ALSO HOLDS EVENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING INFORMATION AND RESOURCES THAT IMPACT THEIR MEMBERS' BUSINESSES. THE CHAMBER SPONSORS APPROXIMATELY THIRTY EVENTS ANNUALLY.


MEMBERSHIP - THE CHAMBER PROVIDES APPROXIMATELY 650 BUSINESS MEMBERS WITH EVENTS AND INFORMATION DESIGNED TO ASSIST THEM IN SUCCESSFULLY CONDUCTING THEIR BUSINESS WITHIN HOWARD COUNTY, MARYLAND.


COMMUNICATIONS THE CHAMBER PUBLISHES A NUMBER OF PAMPHLETS IN ORDER TO REACH THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY AND KEEP THEM INFORMED ABOUT THE CALENDAR OF EVENTS, MEMBER ACTIVITIES, AREA BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. THESE PUBLICATIONS INCLUDE THE "BUSINESS RESOURCE GUIDE AND DIRECTORY", AN ANNUAL REPORT PRODUCED BY THE BUSINESS MONTHLY, AND WEEKLY E-NEWSLETTERS "GET CONNECTED", "IN THE LOOP", AND "GOVCONNECTIONS".


YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK: THE CHAMBER PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR SEASONED AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS TO NETWORK WITH LOCAL COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS LEADERS, HELPING TO MAKE HOWARD COUNTY A PLACE WHERE MILLENNIALS WANT TO WORK, PLAY, LIVE, AND SHOP. GOVCONNECTS: GOVCONNECTS IS A PUBLIC/PRIVATE SECTOR INITIATIVE LAUNCHED BY THE CHAMBER. SPECIAL EMPHASIS IS GIVEN TO THE DEFENSE CONTRACTING AND INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY AND RELATED INDUSTRIES. GOVCONNECTS WORKS TO EDUCATE AND CONNECT LOCAL INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES, AND REPRESENT, THEIR INTERESTS IN THE WIDER COMMUNITY TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE REGION'S ECONOMIC FUTURE.GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS: THE CHAMBER PRESENTS AN ANNUAL WHITE PAPER, "ISSUES FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION", TO THE COUNTY AND STATE LEGISLATORS VOICING THE BUSINESS COMMUNITIES' NEEDS AND CONCERNS. THE CHAMBER FOLLOWS RELATED LEGISLATION AND NOTIFIES MEMBERS OF BUSINESS RELATED PUBLIC POLICY ACTIVITIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Leonardo Mcclarty
President/ceo
$145,201
Charles Phillips
Chair
$0
Linda Ostovitz
Chair-Elect
$0
Barbara Nicklas
Member-At-Large
$0
David Anderson
Immediate Past Chair
$0
Kelly Mitchell
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $153,440
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$217,816
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$371,256
Total Program Service Revenue$631,653
Investment income $175
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $5,754
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,010,289

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