named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Business Listing and Directory
Manages an online business directory and listing service to help members increase visibility and connect with visitors and customers.
Event Calendar and Promotion
Curates and promotes a calendar of local events including farmers markets, art exhibitions, and cultural gatherings to support tourism and community engagement in the Cooperstown area.
Village Trolley Service
Seasonal trolley service operating from Memorial Day through Columbus Day, providing transportation for visitors and residents between parking lots and key destinations including the National Baseball Hall of Fame, The Farmers’ Museum, and downtown Cooperstown.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Business Community Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocate for business interestsProvides members with communications about local, state, and federal policy issues affecting their businesses, serving as an advocate on behalf of the Chamber’s membership.
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Deliver membership benefits and servicesOffers discounted rates to members for Chamber events and programming, provides annual membership decals, and facilitates business card and brochure placement in Chamber visitor hubs.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Facilitate business networking and educationOrganizes and facilitates networking events and educational seminars for local business members to support business development and community engagement.
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Member Business Referral & Discount Programs 1 activity
- Manage online business directory and listingsOperates a business listing submission and verification system to publish member business information—including address, phone, website, and category—on the Chamber website, digital kiosk, and in promotional materials. Provides online visibility and personal referrals to member businesses.
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Regional Tourism Promotion 1 activity
- Operate visitor information servicesOperates the Visitor Center and Main Street Information Kiosk in Cooperstown to provide maps, brochures, transportation details, and business referrals to visitors. Distributes the "Getting Around Town" map and maintains physical and digital kiosk access for public information needs.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organize and promote community and tourism eventsPlans, hosts, and promotes year-round events in Cooperstown including Music on Main, the Lakefront Concert Series, and the Cooperstown Farmers’ Market. Co-presents events with the Village of Cooperstown and other partners, and operates an online event submission system for public submissions.
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Business Member Promotion Services 1 activity
- Provide member communications and promotionsOffers an email update service to inform members and visitors about local events and activities, and allows members to promote their events on the Chamber’s online calendar. Promotes member businesses via social media and through wearecooperstown.com.
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Visitor Information and Trip Planning Services 1 activity
- Provide transportation and access informationProvides comprehensive transportation information for visitors, including details on airports, bus services, train stations, taxis, and group transportation options within a one-and-a-half-hour drive of Cooperstown.
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Youth Sports Community Events 1 activity
- Support and promote Doubleday FieldSupports the preservation and renovation of Doubleday Field, hosts the annual National Baseball Hall of Fame Classic on Memorial Day Weekend, and facilitates field rentals for hundreds of teams from mid-April to October. Provides free public access to spectate games.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Operate seasonal Village Trolley serviceOperates a daily seasonal trolley service in Cooperstown from late May through early September, providing transportation to major tourist destinations. Offers daily and season passes for purchase, with ADA-compliant vehicles and accessible parking available.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$126K
Contributions & grants$96K77%
Program service revenue$13K10%
Investment income$30%
Other revenue$16K
expenses
Total expenses$113K
Program expenses53%
Admin / overhead40%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$35K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$194K
Cash$14K
Investments$0
Liabilities$125K
Net assets$69K
Liquid reserves1.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -26.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 10
- ANDREW MARIETTA — TREASURER
- CAITLIN OGDEN — SECRETARY
- CASSANDRA HARRINGTON — CO-VICE PRESIDENT
- JESS GORMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- JESS LANZA — BOARD MEMBER
- LYNETTE MOORE-WITTE — PRESIDENT
- MARY EARL — BOARD MEMBER
- MOLLY HERNANDEZ — BOARD MEMBER
- PETER HOBAICA — BOARD MEMBER
- SCOTT BARTON — CO-VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 31
Who they work with
- ART GARAGE Partner — Lists events hosted by ART GARAGE in the Chamber's event calendar.
- Adonis Avanti Transportation Services Partner — Local transportation provider listed for taxi and regional services in Cooperstown.
- Brewery Ommegang Partner — Listed as both an event location and organizer in the Chamber's event submission system.
- Canajoharie Library Partner — Lists events at Canajoharie Library in the Chamber's event calendar.
- Clark Sports Center Partner — Listed as both an event location and organizer in the Chamber's event submission system.
- Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad Partner — Recreational and historical railroad offering train rides near Cooperstown.
- Cooperstown Central School District Partner — Listed as an event organizer in the Chamber's event submission system.
- Curator.io Partner — Powered by Curator.io for social media feed integration.
- Destination Marketing Corporation for Otsego County Partner — Listed as an event organizer in the Chamber's event submission system.
- Destination Marketing Corporation for Otsego County Partner — Partners to promote tourism and local businesses in Otsego County.
- Fenimore Art Museum Partner — Listed as both an event location and organizer in the Chamber's event submission system.
- Friends of Doubleday Field Partner — Collaborates to offer early-morning tours of Doubleday Field.
- GOGO Charters Partner — Charter service offering group travel options to Cooperstown.
- Hyde Hall Partner — Lists events at Hyde Hall in the Chamber's event calendar.
- Leatherstocking Trolley Partner — Operates the Village Trolley service on behalf of the Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce; contact point for trolley-related inquiries.
- Leatherstocking Trolley Partner — Transportation provider offering group services in the Cooperstown area.
- Live Music Cooperstown Partner — Collaborates with the Chamber and the Village of Cooperstown to present the Lakefront Concert Series.
- National Baseball Hall of Fame Partner — Co-located as event organizer and venue within the Chamber's event submission system.
- New York Trailways Partner — Bus service providing transportation to Cooperstown from other parts of New York State.
- Oneonta Public Transit Partner — Public transit service connecting Cooperstown and Oneonta.
- Origins Cafe Partner — Lists events at Origins Cafe in the Chamber's event calendar.
- Otsego County Government — Provides support for the Information Kiosk.
- Otsego County IDA Partner — Collaborates on economic development initiatives in the Cooperstown area.
- Otsego Express Partner — Transportation service offering county-wide transit in Otsego County.
- Paperkite Creative Partner — Partner organization responsible for the design of the Cooperstown Chamber's "Getting Around Town" map.
- Sports Travel and Tours Partner — Charter service providing packaged vacation experiences to Cooperstown.
- The Farmers' Museum Partner — Listed as both an event location and organizer in the Chamber's event submission system.
- Village of Cooperstown Partner — Collaborates with the Chamber to present both the Lakefront Concert Series and Music on Main.
- azure arts studio Partner — Lists events at azure arts studio in the Chamber's event calendar.
- cooperstowncommerce@gmail.com Partner — Contact point for membership inquiries and information.
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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.
- Advocacy and Business Development to Strengthen Local Economymethodology: member-advocacy_and_business-developmentBy serving as a resource, catalyst, and ambassador for local businesses, the Chamber strengthens the regional business environment and drives economic development because sustained member engagement and coordinated promotion increase visibility and commercial activity.
- Collaborative Partnerships for Community Developmentmethodology: collaborative_community_developmentBy building partnerships with public and private organizations, the Chamber enhances community and economic development because joint initiatives amplify resources, extend reach, and create shared value across sectors.
- Cultural Programming as Economic and Community Catalystmethodology: cultural programming for economic and community developmentBy hosting music and cultural events in downtown areas, the Chamber increases foot traffic to local businesses and strengthens community identity because vibrant public programming draws visitors and creates economic spillover.