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Frequently Asked Questions
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Q.
Are my dues deductible?
Q.
I would like my business
listed in the Pamlico County Visitor's Guide. Do I
have to be a member to be listed in this?
When and where are meetings
held?
Monthly meetings are generally held on the
fourth Thursday of each month. Some meetings are "Before Hours" at
7:30 am, some are "Lunch & Learn" at 11:30 am, and others are "After
Hours" at 5:30 or 6:00 pm. Meetings generally take place at a
member's place of business. All meetings are published in the
newsletter and are listed on the
Chamber Calendar.
I would like to be more
active in the Chamber. What volunteer opportunities are there for
me to take part in?
We are pleased to have
our members take an active role in the Chamber as this is
one of the best ways to benefit from your membership.
Opportunities exist in several areas, and your efforts will always be
appreciated. If you would like to chair a committee, help with
ongoing tasks or occasional tasks, or serve on the Board of Directors,
please let us know your preferences. Just call the Chamber office
or any Director to let us know that you are willing to help.
How much does it cost to join
the Chamber?
Here is the schedule of dues
for 2007. This represents a change from the dues of 2006 to a "fair share"
basis. Prior to this increase, dues for the chamber had not been raised in
12 years. Dues are payable by January 31 of each year.
Dues for new members joining mid-year are prorated by
quarter.
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Joining in .... |
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renewal |
Jan-Mar |
Apr-Jun |
Jul-Sept |
Oct-Dec |
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Corporate
Sponsor
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Dues +
$250 |
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Business with 1-9 Employees |
$115 |
$115 |
$86.25 |
$57.50 |
$28.75 |
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Business with 10-99 Employees |
$165 |
$165 |
123.75 |
$82.50 |
$41.25 |
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Business with 100+ Employees |
$210 |
$210 |
$157.50 |
$105.00 |
$52.50 |
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Second Standard
Business
for the same owner(s) |
$35 |
$35 |
$26.25 |
$17.50 |
$8.75 |
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Non-Profit
Organization with 5 or more employees |
$105 |
$105 |
$78.75 |
$52.50 |
$26.25 |
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Non-Profit
Organization with less than 5 employees |
$55 |
$55 |
$41.25 |
27.50 |
$13.75 |
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Individual (no
business listing) |
$45 |
$45 |
$33.75 |
$22.50 |
$11.25 |
| Student |
$15 |
Student Memberships run from August-August |
Are my dues deductible?
Please
check with your Tax Advisor.
From IRS Publication 529:
Dues to Chambers of Commerce and
Professional Societies
You may be
able to deduct dues paid to professional
organizations (such as bar associations and
medical associations) and to chambers of
commerce and similar organizations, if
membership helps you carry out the duties of
your job. Similar organizations include:
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Boards of trade,
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Business leagues,
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Civic or public service
organizations,
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Real estate boards, and
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Trade associations.
You cannot
deduct dues paid to an organization if one
of its main purposes is to:
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Conduct entertainment activities for
members or their guests, or
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Provide members or their guests with
access to entertainment facilities.
I don't have a lot of time to devote
to committees. Is this expected of me?
Most of our members are
entrepreneurs and small business owners, and we recognize
that it takes a lot of time to manage one's own business.
You can volunteer for only as much as you feel you can
handle, or you may volunteer for nothing at all. We
hope that you will be able to attend our meetings and
events. but none of these are mandatory.
I would like my business listed in
the Pamlico County Visitor's Guide. Do I have to be a
member to be listed in this?
You do not have to be a member
business to be listed in the Visitor's Guide. There is
a charge for non-member businesses, however the fee for this
listing is included in Chamber dues, so there is no
additional cost for member businesses.
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