GEORGE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FKA GEORGE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMEN
P O BOX 441, LUCEDALE, MS 39452

Total Revenue
$50,401
Total Expenses
$34,890
Net Assets
$87,864

Organizations Filed Purposes: TO SUPPORT STABILITY AND GROWTH FOR THE LOCAL BUSINESS COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING SERVICES THAT CULTIVATE ECONOMIC EXPANSION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.

THE CHAMBER HOLDS QUARTERLY NETWORKING EVENTS WHICH ARE HOSTED BY THE MEMBERS TO HIGHLIGHT THEIR BUSINESS AND LEARN FROM OTHER BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS. THE CHAMBER HOST A "SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOP" WHICH INCLUDES PROVIDING A SPACE, REFRESHMENTS AND SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO SEEK INFORMATION ON HOW TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF APPLYING AND COMPLETING THE SBA LOAN APPLICATION. THE CHAMBER PROMOTES "BUY LOCAL, BY GEORGE" WHICH ENCOURAGES RESIDENTS TO SHOP AND SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES.

THE CHAMBER SUPPORTS THE "EXPLOSION OF EXCELLENCE" PROGRAM RECOGNIZES THE TOP 20 GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AT A BANQUET IN THEIR HONOR AND EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS ARE PRESENTED. THE CHAMBER'S EDUCATION COMMITTEE DONATED NEW AND USED CHILDREN'S READING BOOKS EITHER PURCHASED OR DONATED TO THE LOCAL SCHOOL LIBRARIES.

ONE OF THE BIGGEST PROGRAMS IS THE FARMERS MARKET WHERE LOCAL PRODUCERS GET AN OPPORTUNITY TO DIRECTLY SELL THEIR GOODS TO LOCAL RESIDENTS. THE CHAMBER HELPS ORGANIZE AND PROMOTION OF THE SPRING AND FALL FARMERS MARKET. THIS INCLUDES ADVERTISING, PROVIDING A HOST AVAILABLE FOR QUESTIONS, CONDUCTING SURVEYS, AND SUPPORT FOR VENDORS. THE CHAMBER ALSO PARTICIPATES IN THE LOCAL "CITY WIDE YARD SALE" THREE TIMES A YEAR BY PROMOTING, REGISTERING PARTICIPANTS, AND PROVIDING A MAP OF CITY SALE LOCATIONS.

Executives Listed on Filing

Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing

NameTitleHours Per WeekTotal Salary
Katheryn KeelVICE PRESIDENT5$0
Lincoln ScaifeSECRETARY10$0
Chris TillmanTREASURER10$0
Cheryl BaliusPAST-PRESIDENT10$0
Ken FlanaganPRESIDENT10$0
Rebecca LaytonAT-LARGE DIRECTOR5$0
Larry ShirleyAT-LARGE DIRECTOR5$0
Greg HavardAT-LARGE DIRECTOR5$0
Jack PetersAT-LARGE DIRECTOR5$0
Terri NymanAT-LARGE DIRECTOR5$0
Doug McleodAT-LARGE DIRECTOR5$0
Patty Wilkins-SeamanAT-LARGE DIRECTOR5$0
Tammy HultzAT-LARGE DIRECTOR5$0
Amanda BrownAT-LARGE DIRECTOR5$0
Russell EvansAT-LARGE DIRECTOR5$0
Amy DelcambreAT-LARGE DIRECTOR5$0
Wayne BrownAT-LARGE DIRECTOR5$0
Ken FlanaganCOUNTY REPRESENTATIVE5$0
Louis ValentineCITY REPRESENTATIVE5$0

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