TY 2018 Form 990EZ

Part ⅢStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . .	Expenses (Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? DUES PAYING MEMBERSHIP GROUP ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADVOCACY[:COMMA:] EDUCATION AND NETWORKING AMONG LOCAL BUSINESSES.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 THE CHAMBER S LARGEST EVENT THE RI CALAMARI FESTIVAL IS PUT ON AT THE END OF THE SUMMER FOR OUR MEMBERS AND LOCAL COMMUNITY. LOCAL RESTAURANTS COMPETE IN A CALAMARI COOK-OFF CONTEST WHILE THE COMMUNITY SAMPLES AND VOTES FOR THEIR FAVORITES. THIS EVENT CELEBRATES RHODE ISLAND S OFFICIAL STATE APPETIZERS AND BRINGS ATTENTION TO THE TOWN S BUSTLING FISHING PORT AS ONE OF THE LARGEST SQUID-CATCHING PORTS IN THE UNITED STATES. THE FESTIVAL BRINGS CUSTOMERS TO MEMBER BUSINESSES WHO TEND TO STRUGGLE AS THE SUMMER SEASON DIES DOWN. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			28a	35,560
29 THE MAIN FOCUS OF THE CHAMBER IS SUPPORTING ITS MEMBERS. MEMBERS ARE PROVIDED WITH MARKETING ADVOCACY AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES THAT HELP STRENGTHEN THEIR BUSINESSES AND GROW RELATIONSHIPS. THESE OPPORTUNITIES ARE PROVIDED TO THEM THROUGH OUR EVENTS NEWLY RENOVATED WEBSITE AND FACE TO FACE PROMOTION WITH DAILY VISITORS AND TOURISTS ENTERING THE OFFICE. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			29a	30,000
30 OUR NEXT LARGEST ANNUAL EVENT IS THE SPRING RESTAURANT WEEK KICK-OFF PARTY. LOCAL MEMBER RESTAURANTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHOWCASE THEIR SKILLS AND GIVE OUT SAMPLES. THIS ALLOWS THEM TO ATTRACT NEW CUSTOMERS THAT MAY HAVE NOT OTHERWISE VISITED THEIR ESTABLISHMENTS. THE EVENT IS FOLLOWED BY A WEEK OF PARTICIPATING RESTAURANT SPECIALS. THE SPECIAL MENUS ARE ADVERTISED AND SHOWCASED TO THE PUBLIC VIA THE CHAMBER WEBSITE. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			30a	6,430
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................ (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..........	32	71,990

(a) Name and title	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)
MATT TURCO CHAIR	6	0
BETHANY LARDARO PAST CHAIR	5	0
CHRISTINE REPOSA TREASURER	2	0
KEVIN MULHOLLAND DIRECTOR	1	0
PATI SYLVIA DIRECTOR	1	0
MEGAN MORAN DIRECTOR	1	0
ERIN DELUCA DIRECTOR	1	0
CHARLIE GOMES DIRECTOR	1	0
STEVE MARASCO DIRECTOR	1	0
ALAN YICK DIRECTOR	1	0
ROBERT LEONARD DIRECTOR	1	0
COREY SULLIVAN DIRECTOR	1	0
MARGARET FRADETTE NEW OPERATIONS MANAGER	40	10,096
CHRISTINE QUIGLEY OPERATIONS MANAGER	30	31,770
JOE LEMBO VICE CHAIR	5	0
ANN GALLAGHER DIRECTOR	1	0
RICHARD FUKA DIRECTOR	1	0
CAROLINE FLYNN SECRETARY	2	0

Yes

Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................

Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..

49a

Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......

49a

If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................

49b

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and title of each employee	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation

Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 ............. bullet

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation

Return Reference	Explanation
PART I, LINE 16	1) OTHER EXPENSES INSURANCE AMOUNT 3465 2) OTHER EXPENSES PERMITS AMOUNT 237 3) OTHER EXPENSES DONATIONS AMOUNT 700 4) OTHER EXPENSES BANK FEES AMOUNT 764 5) OTHER EXPENSES EVENT SUPPLIES AMOUNT 41400 6) OTHER EXPENSES OFFICE EXPENSES AMOUNT 1293 7) OTHER EXPENSES PAYROLL TAXES AMOUNT 14839

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Explanation

PART I, LINE 16

1) OTHER EXPENSES INSURANCE AMOUNT 3465 2) OTHER EXPENSES PERMITS AMOUNT 237 3) OTHER EXPENSES DONATIONS AMOUNT 700 4) OTHER EXPENSES BANK FEES AMOUNT 764 5) OTHER EXPENSES EVENT SUPPLIES AMOUNT 41400 6) OTHER EXPENSES OFFICE EXPENSES AMOUNT 1293 7) OTHER EXPENSES PAYROLL TAXES AMOUNT 14839

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1	15,000
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ...............	2	68,557
3	Membership dues and assessments ...........................	3	54,495
4	Investment income ...........................	4
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory .....	5a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses .......	5b
c	Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ......	5c
6	Gaming and fundraising events
a	Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000)	6a
b	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the			sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) ..	6b
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a	424
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c	424
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ..........	8
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	138,476

10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ............	10
11	Benefits paid to or for members ................	11
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................	12	49,246
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	3,003
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14	8,332
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ..............	15	6,496
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ..............	16	62,698
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ..............	17	129,776

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	8,700
19	Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
	end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ............	19	28,346
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ..........	20
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 .......	21	37,046

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