2025-10-28T14:45:56-04:00 2024-12-31 883059471 J Randall CPA LLC 4848 S 120th St Ste 410 Omaha NE 68137 990 2024-01-01 420198270 Council Bluffs Chamber of Commerce % Chris LaFerla COUN 149 W Broadway Council Bluffs IA 51503 CHRIS LAFERLA CEO 2025-09-30 true true JOSHUA RANDALL P01653110 4028031392 2025-09-30 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X Chris Laferla 149 W Broadway Council Bluffs IA 51503 651245 false X www.councilbluffsiowa.com X 1912 IA Strengthen businesses and build partnerships that promote economic growth and community development. 20 20 12 0 0 134846 275059 601659 293684 17542 11243 25383 14400 779430 594386 0 0 475088 339404 0 0 335050 395961 810138 735365 -30708 -140979 1055135 704404 702041 492289 353094 212115 Strengthen businesses and build partnerships that promote economic growth and community development. false false The Chamber of Commerces primary mission is to foster business and economic growth for the city of Council Bluffs. It provides seminars, training, and other resources to its members in an effort to create sustained growth. The success of the chamber and its inherent value is evidenced by the continuation of its strong membership base. false true false true false false false false false true false false true true true false true false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false true true true false true 10 0 12 true false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 20 20 false false false false true true false true true false false true true true true true true true false false X Chamber of Council Bluffs 7123251000 149 W Broadway Council Bluffs IA 51503 Chris Laferla CEO 40.00 0.00 X 131823 76216 21462 Jamie Cox Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Scott Hartman Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dave Wise Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jessica Vanderpool Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Brent Hoesing Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 John Dresher Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kelli OBrien Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dave Burd Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Robyn Epliey Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 David Jones Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dan Kinney Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Joanie Poore Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Evan Summy Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 George Barton Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Thomas Roberts Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Vickie Murillo Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jim Myers Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Gary Hogan Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 David Zimmerman Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Amy Carolus Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kerrie Snyder Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Amy McDermott Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Shane Hoss Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Hannah Smith Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Wyatt Greenwood Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Nikki Rauth Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Fletcher Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mark Hanwright Chairman 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 131823 76216 21462 1 false true false 275059 275059 Membership Dues 900099 204863 204863 Training and Programs 900099 88821 88821 293684 11243 11243 56859 56859 0 Management Fees 900099 14400 14400 14400 594386 308084 0 11243 86671 211926 17763 23044 12000 42590 9696 3772 66441 10975 90683 6207 934 175 8058 7024 Loss on Asset 310 310 Training and Programs 137096 137096 735365 0 0 0 405367 20336 272984 300247 99497 721 18980 92760 88215 11922 4545 336878 288062 1055135 704404 20217 57832 346415 141835 335409 292622 702041 492289 X 353094 212115 353094 212115 1055135 704404 -140979 0 X false true X true RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false true false 92760 88215 4545 4545 Right of Use Asset 288062 288062 Lease Liability 292622 292622 X Part X, Line 2-Text in footnote regarding FIN 48 (ASC 740) The Chamber of Commerce believes it has appropriate support for any tax positions taken affecting its annual filing requirements, and as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions. false false false false false false false false false Chris Laferla CEO 131823 76216 12143 9319 143966 85535 Related organization compensation method (Part I, line 3) The CEOs salary is determined by the board for the Chamber of Commerce. A portion of the wages are reimbursed by the related organization determined by the board. Members or stockholder classes and rights Part VI line 6 The organization asseses dues to gain membership into the organization. Once paid, these members enjoy the benefits and servies of the organization. Member election for additional members Part VI line 7a The board works to find board members and approves them serve on the board. Members vote on the board members at the annual meeting. Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 Each year the 990 is presented to the board of directors for review prior to being submitted to the IRS. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c Board members and officers must sign a conflict of interest statement annually. In meetings, board memebers are expected to disclose any conflicts on action items before a vote. The board president monitors the disclosed conflicts. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a The CEOs annual salary is reviewed each year by an executive evaluation committee. The evaluation committee reviews the performance of the CEO and makes its recommendation for salary increases to the board of directors executive committee who votes on the recommendation. The CEO makes all decisions related to the organizations employee salary increases. Every three years, an independent study is commissioned to benchmark the organizations employee salaries to industry standards. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 The organization makes its 990, financial statements, conflict of interest policy, and other governing documents available upon request. 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