Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.| Identifier | Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available | The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b | Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees | The policy is to compensate the Chief Executive Officer based on national comparisons. Key employees are compensated based on similar positions in the region. The American Chamber of Commerce Executives provides payroll comparison and is a source that is reviewed to obtain information for comparison. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c | Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts | This is monitored annually as part of the boards annual meeting. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 11: Form 990 Review Process | Copy was posted to the board member page of the Chamber's website to be viewed before filing of the tax return. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder | Members consist of all firms, corporations and persons involved in the industrial, commercial, financial, educational, cultural, or general well-being of the region, or who desire to preserve and promote the objective of the Chamber. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4d | Form 990, Part III, Line 4d : Other Program Services Description | OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: OTHER COUNCILS AND GROUPS - INCLUDES THE COLONIE BUSINESS COUNCIL, BUSINESS REFERRAL GROUPS, AND THE BUSINESS COUNCIL OF COHOES. THESE GEOGRAPHIC-BASED COUNCILS ADDRESS THE NEEDS AND CONCERNS OF BUSINESSES LOCATED IN THE TOWN OF COLONIE AND THE CITY OF COHOES.BUSINESS REFERRAL GROUPS MEET TWICE MONTHLY TO PROVIDE A FORUM FOR THE EXCHANGE OF BUSINESS LEADS AND REFERRALS AMONG NON-COMPETING GROUP MEMBERS WHILE ALLOWING FOR INCREASED EXPOSURE IN THE REGION. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: ISSUE FORUMS AND EDUCATIONAL BREAKFASTS - HELD SEVERAL TIMES A YEAR, ALBANY-COLONIE REGIONAL CHAMBER ISSUE FORUMS FEATURE PROMINENT LOCAL AND NATIONAL BUSINESS LEADERS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS WHO ADDRESS A VARIETY OF TOPICS OF INTEREST TO CHAMBER MEMBERS.NOT ONLY DO THESE EVENTS, WHICH ATTRACT HUNDREDS OF MEMBERS, PROVIDE INSIGHTS INTO WHAT'S HAPPENING IN OUR REGION, THEY ALSO ARE GREAT OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: OTHER NETWORKING EVENTS - INCLUDE BUSINESS TO BUSINESS EXCHANGE - AFTER-HOURS NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CURRENT AND PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS HELD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AT DIFFERENT LOCATIONS IN THE REGION.BRIGHT IDEAS CONFERENCE - AN INFORMATION-PACKED HALF-DAY EVENT THAT PROVIDES PARTICIPANTS WITH A HOST OF OPPORTUNITIES TO INCREASE THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND GROW THEIR BUSINESSES.GOLF DAY AND SWING & A MISS OFFERS PLENTY OF OPPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS TO MAKE VALUABLE CONNECTIONS IN A RELAXED ATMOSPHERE. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: MEMBERSHIP SERVICES - MEMBERSHIP INVESTMENT IS STRUCTURED TO PROVIDE INCREASING BENEFITS, EXPOSURE AND VALUE FOR INCREASED INVESTMENT. DIFFERENT BUSINESSES MAY CHOOSE FROM BUNDLED SERVICES, BENEFITS, AND OPPORTUNITIES NEEDED TO SUCCEED. |
| Client Note 1 - Supplemental Information Form 990 Part IXInformation regarding taxable subsidiary - Nature of BusinessThe Business Services Corporation provides related business servicesto Chamber members in the area advertising and group benefit plans. |
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