named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
LOCATE FINGER LAKES Internship Program
Provides college students and recent graduates with hands-on experience in business economics, marketing, and regional economic development, including participation in entrepreneurial competitions and research projects.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Regional Economic Development Initiatives 2 activities
- Facilitates collaboration among economic development organizationsCoordinates and strengthens regional economic development efforts in the Finger Lakes through targeted marketing communications, networking, and information sharing among local organizations and stakeholders.
- Provides regional business information and promotionSupports business relocation, growth, and investment in the Finger Lakes region by providing information about regional assets to local, national, and international business leaders through initiatives such as the Locate Finger Lakes Business Journal.
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Youth and Student Entrepreneurship Competitions 1 activity
- Operates internship and entrepreneurial development programsEngages students from regional universities in business and entrepreneurship projects, including organizing and promoting a regional new product entrepreneurial competition to foster innovation in the Finger Lakes.
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Policy Advocacy & Research 1 activity
- Promotes adoption of the 7½ Keys to Success frameworkAdvocates for the use of the 7½ Keys to Success framework to guide economic development strategies and address community challenges in the Finger Lakes region.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$24K
Contributions & grants$24K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$6K
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balance sheet
Total assets$24K
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Net assets$24K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +3771.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 19
- BRIAN PINCELLI — DIRECTOR
- DIANA SMITH — DIRECTOR
- DR BRIAN DURANT — DIRECTOR
- DR ROBERT NYE — DIRECTOR
- ETHAN FOGG — DIRECTOR
- HARRISON SCHUTZER — DIRECTOR
- JANE SHAFFER — DIRECTOR
- JEFF SHIPLEY — DIRECTOR
- JERRY GOODENOUGH — DIRECTOR
- JOAN GRELA — DIRECTOR
- JOELL MURNEY - KARSTEN — DIRECTOR
- JOSEPH BARTOLOTTA — DIRECTOR
- JUDY MCKINNEY-CHERRY — DIRECTOR
- MARGARET GAN — DIRECTOR
- MATTEO BARTOLOTTA — DIRECTOR
- MAUREEN BALLATORI — DIRECTOR
- MIKE DAVIS — DIRECTOR
- PAUL BARRETT — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT SCHICK — DIRECTOR
relationships · 53
Who they work with
- 29 Design Studio Partner — Board member Maureen Ballatori is Founder & CEO of 29 Design Studio.
- Agracel, Inc. Partner — Organization led by Jack Schultz, author of Boom Town USA, whose framework is endorsed by Locate Finger Lakes.
- Bartolotta Furniture Partner — Board member Matteo Bartolotta is founder and owner of Bartolotta Furniture.
- Cayuga Community College Partner — Board member Dr. Brian M. Durant is President of Cayuga Community College.
- Cayuga County Economic Development Agency Partner — Collaborates on economic development initiatives and shares promotional content for regional businesses.
- Cayuga County Economic Development Agency Partner — Collaborates on promotional materials and shares imagery for regional economic development outreach.
- Cayuga County IDA Partner — Works with Cayuga County IDA to promote business development and investment.
- Cayuga County Office of Tourism Partner — Partner organization linked through regional lifestyle and tourism promotion.
- Community Media Board of Directors Partner — Board member Paul Barrett is Vice President of Community Media Board of Directors.
- Constellation Brands Partner — Features Constellation Brands as a major regional business in economic development outreach.
- Cornell AgriTech Partner — Collaborates with Cornell AgriTech as part of the Finger Lakes innovation and research ecosystem.
- Cornell University Partner — Collaborates with Cornell University as part of regional economic development efforts.
- Cornell University Partner — Hosts student interns in the Locate Finger Lakes Internship Program.
- Cornell University Partner — Partner institution within the Finger Lakes region conducting research in life sciences and food science.
- Finger Lakes Community College Partner — Board member Dr. Robert Nye is President of Finger Lakes Community College.
- Finger Lakes Community College Partner — Partners with Finger Lakes Community College on regional economic development initiatives.
- Finger Lakes Community College Partner — Partners with Finger Lakes Community College to support workforce and economic development.
- Finger Lakes Regional Tourism Council Partner — Partner organization linked through regional lifestyle and tourism promotion.
- Finger Lakes Times Partner — Board member Paul Barrett is President of Finger Lakes Times.
- Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance Partner — Partner organization linked through regional lifestyle and tourism promotion.
- Finger Lakes Visitors Connection Partner — Partner organization linked through regional lifestyle and tourism promotion.
- Finger Lakes Visitors Connection Partner — Partners with Finger Lakes Visitors Connection to align tourism and economic development efforts.
- Fingerlakes1.com Government — Partner in website development and digital services for Locate Finger Lakes.
- Fingerlakes1.com Partner — Web development provider for Locate Finger Lakes
- Guardian Glass Partner — Highlights Guardian Glass as a major employer and business in the Finger Lakes region.
- Harris Beach LLC Partner — Board member Michael Nozzolio is Partner at Harris Beach LLC.
- Heorot Power Management Partner — Board member Jerry Goodenough is VP Development at Heorot Power Management.
- Hobart and William Smith Colleges Partner — Collaborates with Hobart and William Smith Colleges as part of the regional education and innovation network.
- Hobart and William Smith Colleges Partner — Hosts student interns in the Locate Finger Lakes Internship Program.
- IBEW Local 840 Partner — Board member Mike Davis is Business Manager/Funds Administrator at IBEW Local 840.
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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.
- Asset-Based Regional Developmentmethodology: asset-based_collaborationBy fostering partnerships that leverage existing regional assets—such as educational institutions, innovation ecosystems, and lifestyle appeal—we create new business and job opportunities, because sustainable economic growth emerges from strengthening inherent regional strengths rather than importing external models.
- Collaborative Amplification Modelmethodology: collaborative_amplificationBy acting as a connector and amplifier for existing economic development, workforce, educational, and industry organizations, we strengthen regional collaboration and maximize collective impact, because coordinated efforts across aligned entities produce greater outcomes than isolated initiatives.
- Framework-Guided Regional Strategymethodology: 7½ Keys to SuccessBy applying Jack Schultz's 7½ Keys to Success framework, we provide a structured, proven methodology for guiding regional economic development efforts, because using an established strategic model ensures consistency, alignment, and measurable progress across diverse stakeholders.