Miami Beach Chamber Of Commerce

Miami Beach, FL · Founded 1974

Business organization promoting economic development and tourism

Primary audience
Business Community
Work area
Economic Development
Topic
Business Advocacy
Contact
Jerome E Libbin
Website Contact

About Organization

Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce drives sustainable economic growth and prosperity for the Miami Beach business community by supporting local businesses, promoting tourism, and advancing economic, professional, cultural, educational, and civic welfare. Based in Miami Beach, FL, the chamber represents hundreds of member businesses and generates $1.2 million in annual revenue with 13 staff.

What They Focus On

Policy Advocacy

Influences legislation and regulations affecting industry through strategic lobbying and coalition building

Member Value

Delivers services, resources, and benefits helping members succeed in competitive business environment

Industry Leadership

Sets professional standards, promotes ethical practices, and advances industry reputation

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$1.2M

+1.9% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$1.2M

-4.3% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$1.3M

-17.7% vs 2022

Employees (2023)

13

+30% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $1,175,373 $1,180,027 $1,309,618 13
2022 $1,152,935 $1,233,024 $1,591,917 10
2021 $1,292,268 $1,148,508 $1,585,231 10
2020 $940,423 $1,060,038 $1,651,512 11
2019 $960,820 $987,227 $1,774,451 15
2018 $1,372,036 $1,357,294 $1,583,091 16
2017 $1,333,551 $1,377,964 $1,631,752 16

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

Learn more
  • 01

    Assess Needs

    Identifies community priorities through data analysis, stakeholder input, and environmental scanning

  • 02

    Design Programs

    Develops evidence-based interventions addressing identified needs with measurable outcomes

  • 03

    Deliver Services

    Implements programs through qualified staff, volunteers, and community partners

  • 04

    Evaluate Impact

    Monitors results, collects feedback, and adjusts strategies for continuous improvement

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Miami Beach Chamber Of Commerce

Member Advocacy

Represents member interests through lobbying, policy development, and engagement with government officials

Professional Development

Provides training, certifications, and educational resources advancing member skills and knowledge

Industry Research

Conducts studies and publishes data informing members about market trends and best practices

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Miami Beach Chamber Of Commerce.

JE

Jerome E Libbin

Former President/CEO
0 hrs/week
Compensation: $230,809
BR

Brittnie R Bassant

President/CEO
0 hrs/week
Compensation: $52,923

Milestones

1974

Organization Founded

1974

Established as nonprofit corporation serving community needs

2022

Program Expansion

2022

Enhanced service delivery reaching more individuals and strengthening community partnerships

2023

Continued Operations

2023

Maintained service delivery and organizational stability despite external challenges

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Freddie Peterson Exbog
Freddie Peterson Exbog Executive Board of Governors

Miami Beach Convention Center – Spectra Venue Management

John Stuart Exbog
John Stuart Exbog Executive Board of Governors

FIU College of Communication, Architecture, + The Arts

AR
Aaron Resnick ESQ Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
AS
Alex Spillis Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
Alfredo J Gonzalez
Alfredo J Gonzalez Vice Chair 0.10 hrs/week
AC
Ana Cecilia Velasco Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
Andres Asion
Andres Asion Education Foundation Chair 0.10 hrs/week
AN
Anthony Noboa Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
AR
Arathi Ramappa Exbog Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
AU
Aron U Raskas Exbog Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
BL
Brent Latham Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
BH
Bretton Hunchak Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
Bruce Gould Exbog
Bruce Gould Exbog Vice Chair 0.10 hrs/week
Bruce Siegel
Bruce Siegel Board of Governors 0.10 hrs/week
CK
Calvin Kohli Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
Cecilia Torres-Toledo
Cecilia Torres-Toledo Board of Governors 0.10 hrs/week
CW
Chief Wayne Jones Exbog Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
Chris Rollins Exbog
Chris Rollins Exbog Executive Board of Governors 0.10 hrs/week
Cole Boucher
Cole Boucher Board of Governors 0.10 hrs/week
CA
Commissioner Alex Fernandez Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
DD
Danielle D'alessandro Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
DG
David Grutman Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
David Martin
David Martin Board of Governors 0.10 hrs/week
David Whitaker
David Whitaker Board of Governors 0.10 hrs/week
DP
Don Peebles Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
ES
Emily Sherman Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
ES
Eric Segreti Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
Erin Dowd
Erin Dowd Board of Governors 0.10 hrs/week
ED
Eva Dias Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
Fred Bean Exbog
Fred Bean Exbog Executive Board of Governors 0.10 hrs/week
GM
George Mohama Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
Gus Doyle
Gus Doyle Board of Governors 0.10 hrs/week
Jamil Dib
Jamil Dib Board of Governors 0.10 hrs/week
JD
Jamil Dib Additional Rep Elba MacHa Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
Jason Inasi
Jason Inasi Board of Governors 0.10 hrs/week
JP
Jay P Parker ESQ Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
Jeevan Tillit Exbog
Jeevan Tillit Exbog Vice Chair 0.10 hrs/week
Jimmy Rocco Boucher
Jimmy Rocco Boucher Board of Governors 0.10 hrs/week
JH
Joe Hrbek Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
Jorge Gonzalez
Jorge Gonzalez Executive Board of Governors 0.10 hrs/week
JJ
Jorge J Gonzalez Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
June Henderson
June Henderson Board of Governors 0.10 hrs/week
KW
Kenneth Wright Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
Linsey Lovell
Linsey Lovell Vice Chair 0.10 hrs/week
LS
Lyle Stern Exbog Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
Madeleine Romanello Exbog
Madeleine Romanello Exbog Executive Board of Governors 0.10 hrs/week
Marisa Galbut
Marisa Galbut Board of Governors 0.10 hrs/week
MJ
Mark J Gemignani Exbog Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
MN
Matis N Cohen Exbog Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
Max Sklar
Max Sklar Executive Board of Governors 0.10 hrs/week
Mehdi Khachani
Mehdi Khachani Board of Governors 0.10 hrs/week
MC
Michael C Grieco Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
Michael S Goldberg Exbog
Michael S Goldberg Exbog Past Chair ’13-’16 0.10 hrs/week
Michael W Larkin
Michael W Larkin Board of Governors 0.10 hrs/week
Mutluhan Kucuk
Mutluhan Kucuk Board of Governors 0.10 hrs/week
OB
Omar Bar-Sadeh Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
PF
Patricio Fernandez Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
Paul M Lowenthal Exbog
Paul M Lowenthal Exbog Executive Board of Governors 0.10 hrs/week
PB
Peggy Benua Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
PK
Peter Kanavos Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
RB
Reinaldo Borges Exbog Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
RP
Richard Pototsky Exbog Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
Richard Segal
Richard Segal Chair-Elect 0.10 hrs/week
Robin Jacobs Exbog
Robin Jacobs Exbog Past Chair ’19- ’21 0.10 hrs/week
SS
Sandor Scher Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
SF
Seuth Feuer Vice Chair 0.10 hrs/week
SD
Sheila Duffy-Lehrman Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
Steven Kreinik
Steven Kreinik Treasurer 0.10 hrs/week
SB
Suzanne Beckmann Board Member 0.10 hrs/week
Thais A Asper
Thais A Asper Co-Chair of Gov.  & Community Affairs Council 0.10 hrs/week
Wayne Pathman Exbog
Wayne Pathman Exbog Past Chair ’17-’19 0.10 hrs/week
Aaron Tandy
Aaron Tandy Past Chair ’21-’23
Aron Raskas
Aron Raskas Executive Board of Governors
Jessica Fuentes
Jessica Fuentes Executive Board of Governors
Lyle B. Stern
Lyle B. Stern Executive Board of Governors
Marcie Gregorio
Marcie Gregorio Executive Board of Governors
Seth Feuer
Seth Feuer Executive Board of Governors
Alex J. Fernandez
Alex J. Fernandez Board of Governors
A. Anthony “Tony” Noboa
A. Anthony “Tony” Noboa Board of Governors
Carlos Simoes
Carlos Simoes Board of Governors
Chelsea Lunn
Chelsea Lunn Co-Chair of Resiliency & Sustainability Council
Jeff Greene
Jeff Greene Board of Governors
Joseph Pardo
Joseph Pardo Co-Chair of Gov.  & Community Affairs Council
Josh Waxman
Josh Waxman Board of Governors
Kevin Krueger
Kevin Krueger Co-Chair of Construction, Real Estate, & Developement Council
Kim Haber
Kim Haber Co-Chair of Women’s Business Council
Kobi Karp
Kobi Karp Board of Governors
Maggie Garcia
Maggie Garcia Co-Chair of Women’s Business Council
Marcelo Martinez
Marcelo Martinez Board of Governors
Michael Maclntyre
Michael Maclntyre Board of Governors
Saun Lightbourne
Saun Lightbourne Board of Governors
Sinaca Linguard
Sinaca Linguard Board of Governors
Stephen Power
Stephen Power Board of Governors
Steven Anthony
Steven Anthony Board of Governors
Victoria Mendez
Victoria Mendez Board of Governors

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$286K

Highest Paid

$233K

Jerome E Libbin

Compensated Officers

2

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Jerome E Libbin Former President/CEO $230,809 $2,164 $232,973 0.1
Brittnie R Bassant President/CEO $52,923 — $52,923 0.1

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Related Organizations

1 affiliated entity reported on IRS Form 990 Schedule R

1

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

1
Miami Beach Education Foundation
Miami Beach, FL
Education
501(c) 501(C)(3)

Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule R (Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships)

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

24 Registrations
21 Clients

Clients 21 total

U
U.s. Chamber Of Commerce Institute For Legal Reform
4 filings
A
American Chamber Of Commerce In Australia (Fka Amchams Of Asia Pacific)
1 filing
A
American Chamber Of Commerce In Germany E.v.
1 filing
A
American Chamber Of Commerce In Korea
1 filing
A
American Chamber Of Commerce In South China
1 filing
A
Arizona Chamber Of Commerce And Industry
1 filing
C
Chamber Of Commerce Hawaii/ Military Affairs Council
1 filing
C
Chamber Of Commerce Of The U.s.a.
1 filing
I
Indiana Chamber Of Commerce Inc.
1 filing
S
Seattle Metropolitan Chamber Of Commerce Fka Greater Seattle Chamber Of Commerce
1 filing
T
The American Chamber Of Commerce In Hong Kong
1 filing
T
The American Chamber Of Commerce In Japan
1 filing
T
The American Chamber Of Commerce In Shanghai
1 filing
T
The American Chamber Of Commerce In The People's Republic Of China
1 filing
U
U.s. Chamber Of Commerce - Chamber Technology Engagement Center
1 filing
U
U.s. Chamber Of Commerce - C_Tec And Ccmc
1 filing
U
U.s. Chamber Of Commerce Center For Capital Markets Competitiveness
1 filing
U
U.s. Chamber Of Commerce Fka U.s. Chamber Of Commerce-Institute For Legal Reform
1 filing
U
United States Chamber Of Commerce Institute For Legal Reform
1 filing
U
US Chamber Of Commerce -- Global Intellectual Property Center
1 filing
U
US Chamber Of Commerce Institute For Legal Reform
1 filing

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with Miami Beach Chamber Of Commerce

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(305) 674-1300

Social

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1920 Meridian Avenue Miami Beach, FL 33139