named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Business Directory
Online directory listing member businesses in Southampton and the surrounding area, organized by category to promote visibility and customer access
Visitor Information Services
Provides information to tourists and visitors about Southampton and the South Fork of Long Island to support local tourism and economic activity
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Business Community Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocating for local business-friendly policies and downtown preservationAdvocates for policies that support local businesses and preserve the historic and walkable character of downtown Southampton.
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Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
- Hosting community and family events at the Rogers Mansion Museum ComplexHosts family-friendly craft activities for children at the Rogers Mansion Museum Complex as part of community engagement and cultural programming.
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Local Food Market Operation 1 activity
- Operating the Southampton Farmers & Artisans MarketOrganizes and operates a weekly Farmers & Artisans Market every Sunday from May through September at Agawam Park in Southampton Village, featuring local farmers, fishers, bakers, and artisans. Vendor participation is restricted to bona-fide growers, producers, and local artisans, with all items requiring advance approval to maintain a non-competitive market. A bonus Saturday market is also hosted seasonally.
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Regional Tourism Promotion 1 activity
- Providing visitor information and promoting tourismOperates a year-round visitor information office on Main Street in the Village of Southampton and provides visitor information about Southampton and the South Fork of Long Island. Also supports tourism through promotion of cultural, agricultural, and member-hosted events via an annual events calendar and visitor recommendations.
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Small Business Technical Assistance 1 activity
- Supporting local business development and promotionProvides guidance and resources for new businesses on licensing and regulatory requirements, supports business promotion through networking events, social media, an annual booklet, and business directory listings. Also hosts events that foster business collaborations within Southampton's business ecosystem and offers enhanced visibility for premium members in the directory.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$90K
Contributions & grants$2K2%
Program service revenue$37K41%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$94K
Program expenses39%
Admin / overhead37%
Fundraising24%
Salaries & benefits$65K
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$18K
Cash$3K
Investments$0
Liabilities$9K
Net assets$8K
Liquid reserves0.4 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -31.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAREN CONNOLLY | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $47K |
board members · 2
- BRIAN LEDONNE — DIRECTOR
- POLLY MOSENDZ — DIRECTOR
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Agawam Park Partner — Hosts the weekly Farmers & Artisans Market at its location.
- Bay Street Theater Partner — Featured in the Chamber's 2026 summer events calendar as a cultural event host.
- Hamptons Network — Regional business network serving the Hamptons area.
- Southampton Town Government — Collaborates on providing town resources including beach permits, youth programs, and senior services.
- Suffolk County Government — Partners with Suffolk County to provide resources for starting a business, including licensing information.
- Village of Southampton Government — Co-manages vendor insurance requirements and site logistics at Agawam Park.
strategies · 4
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.
- Community-Driven Economic Marketplacemethodology: direct_to_consumerBy hosting a weekly market that enables direct-to-consumer sales and includes educational community gatherings, the organization strengthens local economic ties and supports sustainable agriculture because removing intermediaries increases producer revenue and fosters community investment in local food systems.
- Integrated Business and Tourism Developmentmethodology: integrated business and tourism developmentBy combining business support services with visitor information and tourism promotion, the organization strengthens the local economy because tourism drives customer traffic to local businesses while economic development initiatives sustain long-term commercial vitality.
- Networked Business Engagement and Peer Networkingmethodology: networked-business-engagementBy creating structured opportunities for businesses to connect through memberships, directories, and events, the organization fosters collaborations and increases visibility because peer networks and community integration enhance trust and commercial opportunities.
- Volunteer-Led Local Stewardship Modelmethodology: volunteer-led community promotionBy engaging local business owners as volunteer leaders to promote commerce and tourism, the organization drives economic growth because local stewardship ensures authentic, community-aligned initiatives that reflect regional identity and sustain long-term engagement.