2018-11-13T10:56:44-06:00 2017-12-31 BDO USA LLP 1100 Peachtree Street Suite 700 ATLANTA GA 303094516 990 2017-01-01 580145520 METRO ATLANTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC % STEVE ROBBINS METR 4045868436 191 Peachtree ST NE ste 3400 ATLANTA GA 30303 DOUGLAS T RAY CFO 4045868436 2018-11-13 true Sandra L Feinsmith P01064157 4046886841 2018-11-09 38.140.171.210 58727420183175000000 2018-11-13 P C4B89C76F74070137D810AF7B5E7317B718286B9 4DB68E9310AB6A0CC47BBA369B123970E8804FD7 2017 2019-02-21 02:37:17Z Hala G Moddelmog 191 Peachtree ST NE atlanta GA 30303 14267319 false X www.metroatlantachamber.com X 1911 GA UPGRADE & ADVANCE THE ATLANTA METRO AREA IN POPULATION, COMMERCE & FINANCE; EFFECT CIVIC & SOCIAL IMProVEMENTS; BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY;&PROMOTE INTEGRITY IN BUSINESS 104 103 106 798 0 0 4125500 4221358 8832239 9422977 4211728 189885 697155 433099 17866622 14267319 0 0 0 0 8519239 8767318 0 0 0 4844587 6699753 13363826 15467071 4502796 -1199752 16750023 15534679 5757247 5446180 10992776 10088499 X THE CORPORATION IS A VOLUNTARY ASSOCIATION OF INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS THE PURPOSES OF WHICH ARE TO UPGRADE AND ADVANCE THE ATLANTA METROPOLITAN AREA IN POPULATION, COMMERCE AND FINANCE; TO EFFECT CIVIC AND SOCIAL IMPROVEMENTS; TO BETTER THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY; AND TO PROMOTE INTEGRITY AND GOOD FAITH AND JUST AND EQUITABLE PRINCIPLES IN BUSINESS. false false metro atlanta chamber 2017 results Grow - advocate - promote - operate Grow The Metro Atlanta Chamber works with partners from around the region to drive economic impact and create jobs. - Drove total economic development output of $4.4 billion, 157.1 percent of the years goal. Generated 650 leads and 396 projects leading to the creation of 10,879 jobs (14,097 indirect) by years end 120.9 percent completion of the initial goal of 9,000 jobs. - Led one of the years biggest successes with the announcement of Switch a Nevada-based tech company making a $2.5 billion investment in Douglas County. Switch may be the largest private capital investment in the history of Georgias economic development efforts. - Launched new initiatives around IoT and cybersecurity, including IoT.ATL and CyberWeek. Continued to reinforce the regions reputation as a FinTech, digital supply chain and global health leader. - Launched Backed by ATL to support seven high-growth companies in target industry clusters. - Led establishment of the inaugural Atlanta Corporate Innovation Summit. - Shared Atlantas innovation narrative at 14 national and local activations. - Continued work to prioritize and execute international economic partnerships. Atlanta named one of only eight U.S. metros participating in the Brookings Global Cities 2.0 initiative. - Took metro Atlantas story to the world. MAC traveled to 35 U.S. cities and 22 countries, and ChooseATL, MACs leading edge next-gen movement, reached more than 1.5 million through live experiences and garnered a Gold Award from the International Economic Development Council. - Drove narrative of metro Atlanta as a hub for logistics. Earlier this year, Deloitte ranked Atlanta as the nations #2 metro area for digital supply chain, just behind New York City. The study named the region as one of the most important global logistics centers in the U.S. Advocate The Metro Atlanta Chamber works to maintain a business-friendly climate for all people. - Continued to advocate for legislation that supports business growth and lobbied for additional funding to enhance transportation infrastructure and increase transit options. - Rallied around education initiatives in early childhood and K through 12, including Learn4Life, which works to align educational resources for student success. Additionally, the Your Talent Your Future 2.0 study was released to continue to emphasize the need for the right talent to fill in-demand positions. - Continued to work with the Georgia legislature for pro-business legislation and to protect Georgias reputation as the #1 state for doing business. Promote The Metro Atlanta Chamber works to tell Atlantas story to the world. - Continued to elevate metro Atlantas reputation as a premier sports destination as the Atlanta Sports Council gears up with the city to host the College Football Playoff National Championship and the Major League Soccers All-Star Game in 2018, the Super Bowl in 2019 and the NCAA Mens Final Four in 2020. - Moved one step closer to hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2026. - Showcased metro Atlantas unmatched quality of life and career opportunities through ChooseATL. ChooseATL is also leveraging the regions strengths and helping to build its talent pipeline. Since the organizations inception in 2015, this talent movement has reached more than 1.5 million young people through live experiences and helped make the region a top location for millennials and tech talent. - Launched THEA in beta, a video platform showcasing the best of Atlanta through its creators. - Marked a year of more intentional communication to staff about MACs strategic plan, collaboration and values. These efforts led to higher engagement and improved results. - Ended the year with the launch of "atlanta is now" narrative to promote the talent, quality of life and growing ecosystems in the region. MAC delivered this message before 2,000 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and at the New York Stock Exchange, elevating Atlantas brand for the world. - Completed audience analysis which provided insights that will improve efforts to reach CEOs, entrepreneurs, site selectors and other key audiences. - Tested innovative marketing tactics directly targeting CEOs, site selectors and other influencers through LinkedIn, paid search and grassroots outreach. - Successfully protected Atlantas reputation with strategic efforts in response to the I-85 bridge collapse, comfort women monument controversy and Confederate monument debate. Operate The Metro Atlanta Chamber operates with passion for the metro region and integrity in its work. - Funded Strategic Plan through Forward Atlanta. - Demonstrated exceptional teamwork through cross-chamber collaboration. - Became LEED-certified offices in 2017. 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In accordance with ASC Topic 740, the Companies' policy for recording interest and penalties associated with tax positions, if assessed, is to record such items in the Statements of Activities and Changes in Net Assets. The Companies have not identified any uncertain tax positions for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, for which a liability reserve is required. PART XI LINE 2d OTHER ADJUSTMENTS include net assets released from restriction totaling 217,836 and activity from another entity totaling 75,065. PART XI LINE 4b OTHER ADJUSTMENTS include prior period contribution adjustments TOTALING $189,542. PART XII LINE 2d Other adjustments include activity from another entity totaling 75,065. X X X false false false Hala G Moddelmog President & CEO 441220 0 285664 0 12000 0 10800 0 24872 0 774556 0 0 0 Douglas T Ray CFO 258278 0 78750 0 9600 0 10800 0 24831 0 382259 0 0 0 Janice Rys Chief Development Officer 262028 0 146500 0 9600 0 10800 0 14926 0 443854 0 0 0 Katie Kirkpatrick Chief Policy Officer 289904 0 55620 0 9600 0 10800 0 35640 0 401564 0 0 0 David Hartnett Chief Economic Develop Officer 282028 0 82500 0 9600 0 9250 0 35434 0 418812 0 0 0 Dan Corso President, Atl Sports Council 218694 0 52000 0 9600 0 10800 0 2353 0 293447 0 0 0 POLICIES-REVIEW OF FORM 990 Form 990, part vi, section b policies, question 11 THE FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY A PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM WITH INPUT FROM THE CHAMBER'S ACCOUNTING STAFF. A DRAFT COPY WAS REVIEWED BY KEY ACCOUNTING STAFF AND THE CFO. EACH PERSON INDIVIDUALLY REVIEWED THE FORM AND CHANGES WERE SUBMITTED TO THE TAX PREPARER. THE FINAL RETURN WAS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE CFO. THE FORM 990 WAS THEN SUBMITTED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW. THE FINAL FILED FORM 990 IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST AND IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON ANOTHER WEBSITE CALLED GUIDESTAR. POLICIES-CONFLICT OF INTEREST form 990, part vi, section b policies, questions 12a, b and c THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, ITS PURPOSE, DEFINITIONS OF AND PROCEDURES FOR DISCLOSURE ARE ADDRESSED AND REVIEWED AT THE CHAMBER'S INITIAL BOARD MEETING OF THE YEAR. ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE INFORMED OF THE DUTIES AND PROCEDURES FOR DISCLOSURE OF ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS. POLICIES-COMPENSATION OF THE CEO form 990, PART VI SECTION B POLICIES, QUESTION 15A PER THE BYLAWS, THE CEO'S COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED AND DETERMINED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND ITS RECOMMENDATION IS FORWARDED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR FINAL APPROVAL. POLICIES-COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES form 990, PART VI, SECTION B POLICIES, QUESTION 15B THE CHAMBER HAS A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE THAT REVIEWS AND APPROVES EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE USES COMPENSATION SURVEYS AND OTHER INDEPENDENT DATA TO SET COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION LEVELS. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MEETS ANNUALLY TO COMPLETE THIS REVIEW AND REPORTS TO THE EXECUTIVE BOARD. DISCLOSURE form 990, Part vi section c, question 19 If the organization's governing documents and conflict of interest policy are subject to applicable federal or state public disclosure requirements, those documents will be made available as applicable law may require. Otherwise, the governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements will be provided to the public at the discretion of the organization's management. Reconciliation of Net Assets FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 NET ASSETS RELEASED FROM RESTRICTION TOTALING 217,836. 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