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SARATOGA COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY · EIN 140558213 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · saratoga.org
revenue
$1.4M
expenses
$1.4M
net assets
$1.1M
employees
7
volunteers
50
program ratio
78%
mission · from form 990

FOSTERING TRADE AND COMMERCE

profile · synthesized from sources

Chamber of commerce promoting economic development, tourism, and business growth in Saratoga County, NY. Organizes events, supports small businesses through networking and mentorship, and leads initiatives like Healthy Saratoga to enhance community wellness. Also provides resources for entrepreneurs and advocates for a vibrant local economy.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $7K
    PROMOTE SARATOGA COUNTY AS A GREAT PLACE TO VISIT WITH A TARGET MARKET OF LEISURE TRAVELERS PREDOMINANTLY FROM 100 TO 300 MILES AWAY. HOSPITALITY SECTOR IS THE SECOND LARGEST INDUSTRY IN SARATOGA COUNTY SO THE SUCCESS OF THIS PROMOTION IS VITAL TO LOCAL BUSINESSES AND THE COUNTY'S 235,000 RESIDENTS.
  2. #2 $54K
    LEADERSHIP SARATOGA IS A PROGRAM THAT HELPS LOCAL INDIVIDUALS TO LEARN ABOUT SARATOGA COUNTY AND TO BECOME BETTER VOLUNTEER LEADERS WHICH HELPS DOZENS OF NONPROFITS SERVING A RANGE OF NEEDS IN SARATOGA COUNTY.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Energy Alliance Savings Program
Program helping businesses reduce energy costs through collective purchasing of electricity and natural gas
Healthy Saratoga
Community wellness initiative promoting physical and mental health through annual Wellness Week, Employee Wellness Month, and public events like the Wellness Expo
Innovation Center at Saratoga
Collaborative maker space supporting artists, entrepreneurs, and innovators with shared resources and learning opportunities
Leadership Saratoga
Program developing local leaders through education about Saratoga County and volunteer leadership opportunities
Startup Saratoga Event
Annual meetup connecting entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, and service providers to support new business ventures
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Regional Economic Development Initiatives 1 activity
    • Advocate for local economic development initiatives
      Leads advocacy efforts such as securing approval for expanded outdoor dining during the pandemic and supporting infrastructure projects including the Woodlawn Parking Garage to advance downtown redevelopment and business-friendly policies in Saratoga County.
  • Professional Job Board & Career Placement Services 1 activity
    • Facilitate job seeker and employer connections
      Operates the Saratoga County Job Zone to promote job openings, offers free job posting services for chamber members, collects and shares resumes with employers, and organizes biannual job showcases connecting job seekers with over 50 employers across multiple sectors.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Organize business and community events
      Hosts and organizes signature events including the annual Saratoga County Business Showcase, Giant PumpkinFest Weigh-In, Job Showcase, Wellness Week, and ribbon-cutting ceremonies to support local businesses, job seekers, and community engagement. These events serve thousands annually and connect businesses, entrepreneurs, and residents across Saratoga County.
  • Industry Research and Benchmarking 1 activity
    • Produce economic research publications
      Produces and distributes the 'Insider's Report,' a publication that compiles current economic statistics and trends in Saratoga County to inform businesses and stakeholders.
  • Regional Tourism Promotion 1 activity
    • Promote tourism and regional attractions
      Conducts tourism promotion targeting leisure travelers within 100 to 300 miles, promotes access to museums, cultural venues like the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, historic architecture, and outdoor recreation opportunities to support the local hospitality and tourism sectors.
  • Professional Association Capacity Building 1 activity
    • Provide business and professional development resources
      Offers mentoring services through a network of over 25 local mentors, supports a membership network of approximately 1,500 businesses, and facilitates relationship-building among business leaders to promote collaboration and economic development.
  • Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Run Leadership Saratoga program
      Operates Leadership Saratoga, a leadership development program that trains local individuals to become community leaders and supports dozens of nonprofits in Saratoga County through volunteer engagement and capacity building.
  • Business Member Promotion Services 1 activity
    • Support local businesses through promotional and networking programs
      Administers the Love Our Locals campaign, including a weekly $100 gift card giveaway to encourage support for local businesses and nonprofits. Offers member-to-member discounts, free business counseling, energy savings estimates, and promotional sponsorship opportunities to strengthen local economic networks.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.38M
Contributions & grants$37K3%
Program service revenue$1.33M97%
Investment income$5K0%
Other revenue$4K
expenses
Total expenses$1.35M
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$870K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.64M
Cash$521K
Investments$814K
Liabilities$558K
Net assets$1.08M
Liquid reserves11.8 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -20.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
TODD SHIMKUS PRESIDENT 50 $241K
GREG DIXON CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER 40 $138K
board members · 23
  • ALEXANDRA GUTELIUS — DIRECTOR
  • AMY SMITH — CHAIR
  • ANDREA LITCHFIELD — DIRECTOR
  • ANDY WISE — DIRECTOR
  • CHAD KIESOW — CHAIR ELECT
  • CHRIS LYONS — DIRECTOR
  • DAN GRAHAM — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID ROSENBERG — DIRECTOR
  • DENNIS KIINGATI — DIRECTOR
  • ERIC HENNESSEY — TREASURY/SECRETARY
  • HEATH AMES — DIRECTOR
  • JILL VAN KUREN — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN ROGAN — DIRECTOR
  • MAGGIE FRONK — DIRECTOR
  • MATT CUDEMO — DIRECTOR
  • MELISSA JOHNSON — DIRECTOR
  • MELISSA WARD — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL O'CONNELL — DIRECTOR
  • NAJJA THOMPSON — DIRECTOR
  • NIL GHOSHAL — DIRECTOR
  • PAUL LOOMIS — DIRECTOR
  • RANDY METEVIER — VICE CHAIR
  • SUE COMMANDA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 29

Who they work with

  • 2,000+ member organizations Network — Network of member organizations served through publications and promotional activities.
  • Amsure Partner — Partners with Amsure to assist members in selecting health insurance plans.
  • Arrow Bank Partner — Sponsored the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce's county-wide ribbon cutting celebrations in 2026.
  • Christopher Thomas Partner — Provides LinkedIn training session at the September Job Showcase as owner of Elite 9 Talent Solutions.
  • Discover Saratoga Partner — Collaborates on managing and promoting a shared community events calendar.
  • Empire State University Partner — Hosts the Job Showcase event and provides space and photography services through Joseph O'Dea.
  • Empire State University Veterans and Military Resource Center Partner — Co-sponsors the 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Meet and Greet networking hour at the Job Showcase.
  • Energy Alliance Partner — Partners with Energy Alliance to administer an energy savings program for Chamber members.
  • EnergyNext Partner — Partner organization providing energy savings estimates to Chamber members.
  • GTM Payroll & HR Partner — Collaborates with GTM to offer harassment prevention training and provides members with a 5% discount on payroll and HCM services.
  • Innovation Center at Saratoga, Inc. Partner — Highlights the Innovation Center at Saratoga as a collaborative maker space for entrepreneurs and community members.
  • Leadership Saratoga Partner — Collaborates on leadership development programming for community leaders.
  • Richard Snyder Partner — VP of Communications for Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce; provides LinkedIn training at the April Job Showcase.
  • SCORE Partner — Collaborates with SCORE to provide free and confidential mentoring to local entrepreneurs and business owners.
  • Saratoga Business Journal Partner — Offers new members a free ad opportunity through a partnership with the Saratoga Business Journal.
  • Saratoga City Center Partner — Collaborates on managing and promoting a shared community events calendar.
  • Saratoga County Government — Collaborates with Saratoga County to support and promote the local business community.
  • Saratoga County Board of Supervisors Government — Collaborated on the implementation of short-term rental regulations.
  • Saratoga County Chamber Business Directory Network — Lists over 1,500 Chamber member businesses and non-profits to support during the Love Our Locals campaign.
  • Saratoga Economic Development Corporation Partner — Works with SEDC to support business attraction, retention, and expansion in Saratoga County.
  • Saratoga Financial Services Partner — Sponsors the 'Insider's Report' publication.
  • Saratoga Job Zone Partner — Online platform hosting job listings from Chamber member companies.
  • Saratoga National Historical Park Partner — Collaborates to promote historical tourism and public access to national historical sites.
  • Saratoga Performing Arts Center Partner — Partners to promote cultural programming and performing arts events.
  • Saratoga Springs Government — Supported the city's effort to construct a new parking garage.
  • Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga Partner — Partner organization providing therapeutic programming using retired racehorses
  • U.S. government Government — Provides resources to members on U.S. tariff and immigration policies.
  • Veterans Business Council Partner — Sponsors the pre-event Meet and Greet networking hour for veterans and military-affiliated job seekers.
  • iRun Local Partner — Collaborates with iRun Local to host Scavenger Runs as part of Healthy Saratoga initiatives.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Barrier-Free Wellness Engagement
    methodology: barrier_free_wellness
    By offering free, accessible wellness events and integrating well-being into community life, the Chamber encourages sustained participation in healthy behaviors because removing cost and access barriers increases inclusivity and long-term engagement.
  • Community Advocacy and Policy Influence
    methodology: policy_advocacy
    By serving as a vocal advocate for local business and civic interests, the Chamber shapes policies and projects that support economic development because organized, unified representation increases the political and economic influence of the business community.
  • Network-Driven Growth through Relationship Building
    methodology: network_driven_growth
    By creating structured opportunities for professional networking and fostering member relationships, the Chamber drives business referrals, collaboration, and collective economic growth because strong local networks increase trust, visibility, and mutually beneficial partnerships.