named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Business Membership Program
Membership tiers for businesses, nonprofits, and individuals providing access to insurance, marketing, and development resources
Member to Member Discounts
Chamber-led program enabling member businesses to offer exclusive savings to other members, promoting local spending and business relationships
Professional Development & Networking
Workshops and events connecting local businesses to foster collaboration, growth, and community investment
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Business Member Promotion Services 1 activity
- Economic development through promotional and marketing initiativesConducts promotional, marketing, and business-building initiatives to support economic development in the Saranac Lake community, leveraging chamber resources and member engagement.
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Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
- Member access to insurance servicesProvides Chamber members with access to a full-service insurance division as part of membership benefits.
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Member Business Referral & Discount Programs 1 activity
- Member-to-member discount programOperates a program enabling Chamber members to offer exclusive savings on products and services to fellow members, fostering local economic collaboration.
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Professional Association Capacity Building 1 activity
- Professional development and networking programs for businessesOffers professional development workshops and networking events to support member businesses in building capacity and connections.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$211K
Contributions & grants$63K30%
Program service revenue$149K70%
Investment income$50%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$195K
Program expenses42%
Admin / overhead58%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$110K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$123K
Cash$111K
Investments$0
Liabilities$80K
Net assets$43K
Liquid reserves6.8 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +25.0%
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- Above the Treeline Partner — Organization represented by board president Chrissie Wais
- Adirondack Diversity Initiative Partner — Organization represented by board member Tiffany Rea-Fisher
- Adirondack Regional Airport Partner — Organization represented by board treasurer Corey Hurwitch
- Bionique Partner — Organization represented by board member Cynthia Martino
- CAN AM Rugby Partner — Organization represented by board member Cameron Moody
- Citizen's Advocates Partner — Organization represented by board secretary Amy Wenske
- Community Bank N.A Partner — Organization represented by board member Katie Stephenson
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook as a platform for outreach and communication with the public.
- Hotel Saranac Partner — Organization represented by board vice president Josh King
- Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram to share content and engage with visitors and members.
- NYS Dept. of Civil Service Government — Organization represented by board member Martha Spear
- North Country Chamber of Commerce Partner — Partner organization providing licensed insurance brokers to assist Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce members.
- North Country Community College Partner — Organization represented by board member Chris Knight
- Northern Power & Light Partner — Organization represented by board member Emmett Smith
- SL Area Chamber Network — Member organization operating under the name SARANAC LAKE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
- Scotts Florist Partner — Organization represented by board member Isabel Williams
- Wilkins Agency Partner — Organization represented by board member Mike Navarra
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.
- Business-Support Ecosystemmethodology: business-support-ecosystemBy providing professional development, networking opportunities, and member benefits such as group insurance programs, the Chamber strengthens individual businesses and builds a resilient local economy because sustained growth arises from both capacity-building and peer connection.
- Buy-Local Network Stimulationmethodology: buy-local network stimulationBy promoting local businesses and facilitating member-to-member discounts, the Chamber increases local spending and strengthens business networks because incentives and visibility encourage loyalty and reciprocal economic support within the community.
- Catalyst Model for Community Growthmethodology: catalyst_modelBy acting as a catalyst, the Chamber initiates and accelerates business growth and community development through coordinated interventions and partnerships because targeted support can unlock latent potential in local enterprises and civic infrastructure.
- Community-Driven Economic Developmentmethodology: community-driven economic developmentBy aligning economic development initiatives with locally identified community priorities, the Chamber increases the relevance and effectiveness of its programs, fostering broader participation and sustainable growth because it reflects the community's own vision and needs.