2017-11-10T12:40:55-06:00 2016-12-31 BDO USA LLP 1100 Peachtree Street Suite 700 ATLANTA GA 303094516 990 2016-01-01 580145520 METRO ATLANTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC % STEVE ROBBINS METR 4045868436 191 Peachtree ST NE Suite 3400 ATLANTA GA 30303 DOUGLAS T RAY CFO 4045868436 2017-11-03 true Sandra L Feinsmith P01064157 4046886841 2017-11-03 162.249.80.3 58727420173145000002 2017-11-10 P 139FCDFD59CF1CDBC9D07F91F29BEF9072C2D2E2 139FCDFD59CF1CDBC9D07F91F29BEF9072C2D2E2 2016 2017-02-10 21:41:12Z X Hala G Moddelmog 191 Peachtree ST NE atlanta GA 30303 24271941 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 70 69 100 900 0 0 3924294 4125500 8432637 8832239 10895 4211728 353342 697155 12721168 17866622 0 0 0 0 8769955 8519239 0 0 0 5729632 4844587 14499587 13363826 -1778419 4502796 12112394 16750023 5617190 5757247 6495204 10992776 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 Economic Impact MAC focuses on recruiting, expanding and retaining companies in the region. In 2016, multiple companies moved and expanded in Metro Atlanta. This is projected to create thousands of new jobs. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT METRICS as of May 2016 OBJECTIVE GOAL YTD % OF GOAL Leads 620 317 51% Projects 361 170 47% Direct Jobs 8,755 3,204 37% Indirect Jobs 8,652 3,551 41% Payroll/Personal Income $1.4B $440M 32% Economic Output $2.8B $1.2B 43% *Not all companies report payroll income, which impacts both the payroll/personal income and the economic output figures. The MAC Economic Development team has led and participated in several major company expansions, recruitment missions and initiatives to promote our fast-growing industry clusters and build relationships that support business relocations. Atlanta Science Festival More than 200 million media impressions 35,000 attendees at more than 100 events Georgia Logistics Summit Largest Georgia logistics conference, led by Georgia Department of Economic Development 2,000 attendees Mobile World Congress Largest global mobile technology conference More than 100,000 attendees MODEX in Atlanta Worlds largest supply chain conference More than 25,000 attendees Recruitment missions to New York, Chicago, Boston, Spain, Denmark, India, U.K., Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland and Ireland Site consultant outreach at Site Selectors Guild and Area Development Advanced Technology & Manufacturing Forum Southeast Economic Development Council in Atlanta More than 300 consultants and economic developers Southeastern Medical Device Association Largest medical device conference in the Southeast 1,500 attendees in Nashville The MAC Global Commerce team has been successfully executing the following Brookings Institution Global Cities Initiatives: Metro Export Plan (MEP) Awarded nearly $200,000 in Export Challenge grants to 38 local small and medium-sized enterprises. The Export Challenge was made possible by a grant from JPMorgan Chase Metro Atlanta Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Plan Launched in April 2016 to enhance our FDI strategy, the plan is focused on the following: _Embracing foreign M&A transactions as a key channel of global investment _Expanding metro Atlantas aftercare services _Positioning our region as the nations next great technology hub MAJOR WINS Together with our partners, MACs Economic Development team works to grow our economy and add jobs to the region. Recent wins include company expansions and the establishment of new facilities. These wins highlight how companies are making significant investments in the region that will have a positive economic impact for years to come. HD Supply - Expansion - North American HQ 500 jobs Papa John's - Recuritment - Food Processing 120 jobs Equifax - Expansion - Back Office 158 jobs The Bridge (Coca-Cola) - Startup Accelerator - Recuritment 5 jobs Wencor Group - Expansion - Manufacturing 260 jobs Kaiser Permanente - Expansion - Call Center 800 jobs Landis+Gyr - Expansion - North American HQ 50 jobs MAC Closes Out Successful Legislative Session Much of this legislative session was spent defending Georgias brand as the number one place to do business. MAC made good progress on expanding transit and worked to oppose legislation that would create a perception of discrimination in our state. The Free Exercise Protection Act (HB 757), passed on March 16 by the Georgia House of Representatives and Georgia Senate, was vetoed on March 28 by Governor Deal. We applaud Governor Deals decision to strike down this potentially damaging legislation. His thoughtful deliberation and consideration ensures that Georgia maintains its reputation as a business-friendly climate for job growth and opportunity for all people. Several bills that will improve our workforce pipeline, by increasing access to early training or dual enrollment programs for juniors and seniors in high school, passed during the session. The bills will reduce the overall number of standardized state tests for students in primary grades. To encourage more students to enroll in STEM college courses, the bills will also increase the weight of STEM classes in determining a graduating students HOPE scholarship eligibility. Our economic development partners will benefit from the renewal of the Projects of Regional Significance sales and use tax exemption, increased funding for Invest Georgia, removal of barriers for foreign nationals seeking drivers licenses and other tax credit measures. Finally, the General Assembly approved a sales tax waiver on tickets to non-recurring major sporting events, which is a crucial element to the citys ability to secure the Super Bowl and other major sporting events such as College Football Championships, Final Fours and MLB and NBA All-Star games. Key 2016 Bills FREE EXERCISE PROTECTION ACT Representative KEVIN TANNER Vetoed HB 757 creates grounds for a person or faith-based organization to contend that religious beliefs justify the denial of employment, goods or services to others. It also clarifies that clergy will not be forced to perform a marriage ceremony they find objectionable. MARTA EXPANSION BILL Senator JEFF MULLIS Passed SB 369 allows for a ballot initiative in the City of Atlanta that, if approved, would raise the sales tax by a half percent to fund MARTA expansion projects. HOPE WEIGHTING FOR STEM CURRICULUM Representative JAN JONES Passed HB 801 expands the weighting for STEM-focused classes to be included similar to Advanced Placement classes for the purposes of calculating HOPE scholarship eligibility. PROJECTS OF REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE Representative BRETT HARRELL Passed HB 937 extends two tax code sunsets. First, it extends the current sales and tax exemption for construction projects of regional significance from 2016 to 2019. In addition to shaping important pro-jobs legislation, MACs Public Policy team played a pivotal role in guarding against negative outcomes that would have harmed Georgias business reputation. MAJOR SPORTING EVENT TICKET SALES TAX WAIVER Representative CHAD NIMMER Passed HB 951 eliminates the state sales taxes on Super Bowl tickets as well as other major nonrecurring sporting events expected to generate at least $50 million in other revenue, including all-star games for professional baseball, soccer and basketball and national college tournament finals or championships. The bill also renews the states sales tax holidays on the purchase of school supplies and energy-efficient appliances. In addition to shaping important pro-jobs legislation, MACs Public Policy team played a pivotal role in guarding against negative outcomes that would have harmed Georgias business reputation. The Atlanta Sports Council (ASC) ASC, a division of MAC, facilitates the growth and development of sports in metro Atlanta by serving as a recruiter for major regional, national and international sporting events. The organization plays a vital role in improving the quality of life for residents in the region by working to drive economic growth and visibility, in addition to acting as an advocate for the area teams and annual sporting events. The ASC has played a significant role in attracting more than 100 major sporting events to the 29-county region since its inception. Over the next few years, several premier events will be hosted in metro Atlanta including: Major league lacrosse championship (2016) College football playoff national championship (2018) NCAA mens basketball south regional (2018) NCAA mens basketball final four (2020) Host of Super Bowl LIII (2019) In recognition of its efforts, the ASC has been named National Sports Commission of the year four times: 2000 / 2004 / 2006 / 2015 CHOOSEATL Attracting and retaining talent in the region Mission To attract and retain emerging talent by evolving their perceptions, showcasing local assets and defining Atlanta as the ultimate place to call home. Vision To be the most promising global metro where emerging talent can create the lives, careers and impact they want...and make their mark on the world. 2016 Summary as of April 2016 60 million media impressions across 216 outlets 32 million social engagements via influencers 79,500 visitors to ChooseATL.com 65,475 social media engagements on ChooseATL platforms 10 activations and events reaching more than 204,000 attendees The Atlanta Takeover SXSW 2016 In March, ChooseATL took over SXSW, hosting more than 5,000 attendees during the two-day activation of the ChooseATL House and a four-day exhibit of Georgias Innovation Hub at the SXSW Expo. Through vibrant performances, engaging panel discussions with industry leaders including Yik Yak and The Walking Dead producers, and activations with disrupters including Tech Square, we were able to position the region as a cultural and economic powerhouse where emerging talent can make their mark. Powered by more than 30 partners and sponsors, it was truly a transformative moment for metro Atlanta. 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PART XI LINE 4b OTHER ADJUSTMENTS include prior period contribution adjustments TOTALING $933,615. $933,615. SCHEDULE D PART X LINE 2 ASC 740-10 (formerly known as FIN 48) The Companies account for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in accordance with ASC Topic 740, "Income Taxes" that clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes and sets a consistent framework for preparers to use to determine the appropriate level of tax reserve to maintain for uncertain tax positions. 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. 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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. 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