named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Regional Promotion
Initiatives to promote the greater Cazenovia area, including support for local commerce and community engagement
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Administers scholarship and youth engagement programsOffers scholarships to dependents of member business owners and connects member businesses with high school marketing interns through a work-based learning program at Cazenovia High School.
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Local Food Market Operation 1 activity
- Operates a weekly farmers marketRuns a weekly farmers market every Saturday from May to October at Memorial Park, featuring local growers, artisans, seasonal produce, live music, and family-friendly events.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organizes and hosts annual community festivals and seasonal eventsPlans and executes major recurring community events including the 4th of July Celebration, Fall Fest, Winter Fest, Christmas Walk, and Teddy Bear Parade, featuring family-friendly activities such as live music, parades, horse-drawn rides, pancake breakfasts, and vendor gatherings. Events are held at multiple locations throughout Cazenovia, including Memorial Park, Lorenzo State Historic Site, and downtown areas.
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Business Member Promotion Services 1 activity
- Supports local businesses through promotion and networkingProvides member businesses with marketing support including free website advertisements, social media promotion, inclusion in a monthly email newsletter, listing in an annual printed directory, and access to sponsorship opportunities for community events. Also hosts networking events, creative workshops, and classes to foster collaboration among local business owners.
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Free Outdoor Music Concerts 1 activity
- Supports the Cazenovia Community BandOrganizes and supports the Cazenovia Community Band, a wind ensemble that performs a variety of musical genres and welcomes musicians of all ages and skill levels, including hosting public performances during community events.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$49K
Contributions & grants$5K10%
Program service revenue$12K25%
Investment income$1870%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$43K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$30K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$16K
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -12.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 12
- Carol Kennedy — Board member
- Chary Griffin — Board member
- Elisha Davies — Board member
- Fred Argerter III — Board member
- Heather Russell — Board member
- Karen Reynolds — Board member
- Kelli Johnson — Board member
- Kevin Link — Board member
- Kim McCully — Board member
- Kurt Wheeler — Board member
- Nick Borsellino — Board member
- Tom Tait — Board member
relationships · 47
Who they work with
- 20 East Partner — Sponsor of horse-drawn carriage rides during the Christmas Walk.
- 64 Albany Pub & Grille Partner — Participating pub and grille in Dining Week offering upscale eats in a relaxed atmosphere.
- 64 Albany Pub & Grille Partner — Provided food service at the Summer Fest event.
- 64 Albany Pub & Grille Partner — Sponsor of horse-drawn carriage rides during the Christmas Walk.
- American Legion Partner — Hosts a pancake breakfast during Winter Fest to support local veterans.
- Borsellino Home Services Partner — Sponsor of the entertainment stage during the Christmas Walk.
- Brae Loch Inn Partner — Participating restaurant in Dining Week offering fine-dining with Scottish flair.
- By Kelly Partner — Sponsor of horse-drawn carriage rides during the Christmas Walk.
- Catherine Cummings Theater Partner — Hosts the Winter Fest Talent Show 2026.
- Caz Life Partner — Collaborates to promote and coordinate events during Fall Fest.
- Cazenovia Community Concert Band Partner — Organized under and supported by the Greater Cazenovia Area Chamber of Commerce.
- Cazenovia High School Partner — Collaborates on a work-based learning program to connect member businesses with marketing interns.
- Cazenovia Life Business Partner — Co-branded contact and operational partner in community initiatives.
- Cazenovia Preservation Foundation Partner — Co-hosts a lantern-lit snowshoe hike during Winter Fest.
- Cazenovia Public Library Partner — Co-organizes the annual Teddy Bear Parade with the Greater Cazenovia Area Chamber.
- Community Bank Partner — Hosts family visits with Santa following the tree lighting.
- Community Bank Partner — Sponsored live music at the Summer Fest event on the College Quad.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to share updates and engage with the community about the farmers market.
- Farmstead 1868 Partner — Hosts the Caz Life Social event, promoted by the Chamber as part of local community programming.
- Farmstead 1868 Partner — Partner in hosting the annual Cazenovia Lavender Festival.
- Friends of Lorenzo Partner — Collaborates on the America 250th Speaker Series hosted at Meier’s Creek Cazenovia Farm Brewery.
- Friends of Stony Pond (FROSTY) Partner — Provides snowshoes for borrowing during the lantern-lit snowshoe hike.
- Lamplit Farm Partner — Provides horse-drawn sleigh rides at Lorenzo State Historic Site during Winter Fest.
- Lincklean House Partner — Participating restaurant in Dining Week and a cornerstone of the Cazenovia culinary scene.
- Lorenzo State Historic Site Partner — Collaborates on promoting and supporting summer events at the historic site.
- Lorenzo State Historic Site Partner — Hosts horse-drawn sleigh rides during Winter Fest.
- Lorenzo State Historic Site Partner — Partners on historical programming, including the 'Revisit the Revolution' speaker series.
- Madison County Distillery Partner — Hosted the Summer Fest kickoff party with live music.
- Madison County Distillery Partner — Hosts sledding, s'mores, live music, and outdoor activities during Winter Fest.
- Madison County Distillery Partner — Participating venue in Dining Week offering 3-course meals for $22.
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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 Event-Based Social Infrastructuremethodology: community-centered celebrationBy organizing seasonal, family-centered events with traditional and cultural elements, the Chamber fosters sustained community engagement because shared rituals and accessible programming build social cohesion, trust, and collective identity among residents and visitors.
- Local Economic Multiplier Strategymethodology: local_vendor_requirementBy requiring vendors to be located within 50 miles of Cazenovia, the Chamber stimulates regional economic development because local spending recirculates within the community, strengthening small businesses and fostering inter-business collaboration.
- Member-Driven Collaborative Governancemethodology: member-driven_volunteer_modelBy using a volunteer-driven, member-focused model, the Chamber sustains local business support because peer-led participation increases ownership, responsiveness, and alignment with community needs, reinforcing mutual aid among local enterprises.
- Tourism-Led Community Vitalitymethodology: tourism_as_catalystBy positioning tourism as a catalyst, the Chamber drives economic and community vitality because seasonal visitors increase demand for local services, create opportunities for resident engagement, and validate the region’s cultural appeal, benefiting residents and workers year-round.