named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Business Directory
Online directory listing local businesses categorized by industry to promote visibility and economic engagement.
Community Calendar
Shared calendar listing local events to encourage community participation and visitor engagement.
Community Mailer
Printed publication distributed to Town of Sullivan residents three times a year to promote local businesses and events.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 2 activities
- Produces and distributes community mailers and newslettersProduces and distributes three annual editions of a Community Mailer (EDDM) to residents of the Town of Sullivan and creates newsletters for chamber members to share information and promote community engagement.
- Provides communication infrastructure for members and stakeholdersMaintains an email mailing list to facilitate communication with members and stakeholders, supporting outreach and information dissemination.
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Professional Association Capacity Building 1 activity
- Builds and maintains a membership networkOrganizes a membership network that includes businesses, civic groups, schools, and individuals to strengthen community and economic ties across sectors.
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Outdoor Recreation Access Promotion 1 activity
- Facilitates community access to recreational and local resourcesSupports community engagement by promoting access to recreational areas such as parks, trails, Oneida Lake, Chittenango Falls, and a handicap-accessible fishing pier, and by providing community information through an external website featuring an event calendar, attractions, schools, and parks.
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Nonprofit Organizational Management 1 activity
- Manages chamber operations through executive leadership and board structureMaintains a formal board of officers including president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, directors, and other members, and employs an executive director to oversee day-to-day operations of the chamber.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Organizes after-hours networking events for membersPlans and facilitates after-hours networking events for chamber members, such as the event tentatively scheduled for February 17, to foster professional connections and community involvement.
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Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
- Organizes membership meetings and chamber governance activitiesConvenes regular General Membership meetings and Board Member meetings to conduct chamber operations and governance, including scheduled sessions for board decision-making and member participation.
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Business Member Promotion Services 1 activity
- Promotes local businesses in the Town of SullivanEngages in activities to support and promote local commerce, including maintaining and publishing directories of local businesses, contractors, and stores to enhance visibility and economic development within the community.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$29K
Contributions & grants$11K39%
Program service revenue$10K34%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$24K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$3K
balance sheet
Total assets$27K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$27K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +8.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- ALLISON LEHR — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- JIM HOUSE — DIRECTOR
- MICKEY KOPP — DIRECTOR
- VIRGINIA MANN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Bridgeport Lakeport Gazette Partner — Collaborates on the production and distribution of the Community Mailer editions.
- Chittenango Community Partner — Collaborates with the Chittenango community to share events through a joint calendar system.
- Chittenangocommunity.com Partner — Collaborates to provide community information including events, attractions, schools, and parks.
- Courtney Kelly Partner — Point of contact for organizing after-hours member events.
- Hunt Real Estate Partner — Created and manages the Chittenango Community website
- Hunt Real Estate ERA Partner — Board member Bob Freunscht is affiliated with Hunt Real Estate ERA.
- Sullivan Free Library Partner — Board member Deb Rose is affiliated with Sullivan Free Library.
- Sweet Homes Chittenango LLC Partner — Past President Ross Relyea is affiliated with Sweet Homes Chittenango LLC.
- The Ten Pin Partner — Hosts the chamber's regular general membership meetings.
strategies · 2
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 Engagement Modelmethodology: community-engagementBy enabling community-submitted events and organizing committees, the chamber strengthens local engagement because inclusive participation fosters ownership and sustained involvement.
- Local Economic Development through Tourism and Business Promotionmethodology: cultural-tourism-promotionBy promoting cultural, recreational, and natural attractions alongside local businesses, the chamber stimulates tourism and economic activity because visitor engagement drives demand for local goods and services.