Auburn Hills Chamber Of Commerce

Organization Overview

Auburn Hills Chamber Of Commerce is located in Auburn Hills, MI. The organization was established in 1992. 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, Auburn Hills Chamber Of Commerce employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Auburn Hills Chamber Of Commerce 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, Auburn Hills Chamber Of Commerce generated $423.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $384.9k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.3% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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

THE MISSION OF THE AUBURN HILLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS TO BE A CATALYST FOR GROWTH IN OUR WORLD-CLASS BUSINESS COMMUNITY. GOALS: ENHANCE THE VITALITY OF THE AUBURN HILLS BUSINESS COMMUNITY THROUGH HIGH QUALITY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT EMBRACE THE VALUES OF A DIVERSE MEMBERSHIP. TO SERVE AS THE VOICE OF BUSINESS, REPRESENTING OUR MEMBER'S INTERESTS AMONG KEY, STRATEGIC AUDIENCES. TO WORK AS A LIAISON BETWEEN THE VARIOUS SECTORS OF OUR COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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TASTE ON THE GO - PROMOTING 20+ LOCAL RESTAURANTS. MEMBERS WHO ORDER TAKEOUT FROM THOSE RESTAURANTS DURING THE PANDEMIC FOR TWO WEEKS IN NOVEMBER REGISTERED FOR A CONTEST TO GENERATE A BUZZ OFFERING A CASH PRIZE OF 500 (COVERED BY SPONSOR FUNDING) AND A HOSTED PARTY AT A MEMBERS LOCATION (DONATED BY THE MEMBER) WHEN ABLE TO REOPEN. THIS EVENT SERVES AS A MAJOR FUNDRAISER FOR THE AUBURN HILLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EACH YEAR AND THIS YEAR SPONSORS WERE SUPPORTIVE MAINTAINING THEIR SPONSORSHIP EVEN WITH THE CHANGE IN FORMAT DUE TO COVID.


GOLF EVENT - THE AUBURN HILLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OFFERS ONE GOLF OUTING WHICH IS A MAJOR FUNDRAISERS HELD DURING THE SUMMER/FALL. THIS YEAR IT WAS A SELL OUT EVENT.


SILVER AND GOLD AWARDS - RECOGNIZING HUNDREDS OF LOCAL BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS, THIS EVENT SPONSORED BY MEMBERS SHOWCASES THEIR BRAND AND COMMITMENT TO OUR COMMUNITY. NOMINATIONS ARE ACCEPTED FOR NAMED AWARDS MATCHING SPECIFIC CRITERIA. A COMMITTEE CHOOSES THE WINNER OF EACH AWARD AMONG THE NOMINEES. THE WINNERS ARE ANNOUNCED DURING THE EVENT. TRADITIONALLY THIS EVENT IS HELD IN PERSON. THIS PAST YEAR IT WAS HELD VIRTUALLY. ADDED EXPENSES WERE RECOGNIZED TO TRANSITION THE EVENT TO A VIRTUAL PROGRAM.


NETWORKING & EDUCATIONAL EVENTS - THE CHAMBER PRODUCES MORE THAN 50 EVENTS EACH YEAR; ALL DESIGNED TO PROMOTE ITS MISSION, BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY GOALS. FROM WOMENS ACTIVITIES TO PROGRAMS GEARED TOWARD WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS, THE AUBURN HILLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HAS A REPUTATION FOR OFFERING AFFORDABLY PRICED, STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT AND EDUCATE MEMBERS. SOME OF THE ORGANIZATIONS MOST RECOGNIZED OFFERINGS INCLUDE THE STATE OF THE COMMUNITY, THE SILVER AND GOLD AWARDS, EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION, ILEAD, WOMEN EMPOWERED, AND VARIOUS COMPLIMENTARY NETWORKING ACTIVITIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jean Jernigan
President
$102,725
Katie Ackert
Director
$0
Leslie Emmert-Buck
Director
$0
Pete Karsten
Immediate Pa
$0
Michael Mazzeo
Treasurer
$0
Joscelyn Davis
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $50,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$50,000
Total Program Service Revenue$278,259
Investment income $464
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $55,686
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $423,514

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Auburn Hills Chamber Of Commerce has recieved totaling $5,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Aptiv Foundation Inc

Troy, MI

PURPOSE: 2016 BRONZE LEVEL TRUSTEE

$5,000
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