named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Business Retention & Expansion Program
Conducts regular outreach to existing local businesses to assess needs, identify growth opportunities, and connect them with resources
Industrial Development Agency (IDA) Services
Administers tax incentives and financing tools to support business development and real estate projects in the region
Small Business Assistance Program
Provides guidance and support to entrepreneurs and small businesses including access to capital, technical assistance, and training
activities · 1 group
What they do
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Regional Economic Development Initiatives 1 activity
- Promoting job growth in the communityPromotes job growth in the Chautauqua region through economic development initiatives and support for local businesses.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.63M
Contributions & grants$1.60M99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$20K1%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$1.54M
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$223K
Grants paid out$509K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.91M
Cash$605K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.27M
Net assets$641K
Liquid reserves4.7 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +6.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD DIXON | CFO (THROUGH JUNE 2024) | 1 | $208K |
| MARK GEISE | CEO | 5 | $70K |
| SHELBY BILSKIE | CFO | 1 | $33K |
board members · 9
- AMY HARDING — DIRECTOR
- BRAD WALTERS — VICE CHAIRMAN
- DAN DEMARTE — DIRECTOR
- DAN HEITZENRATER — SECRETARY
- GARY HENRY — CHAIRMAN
- KEVIN MULDOWNEY — DIRECTOR
- SAGAN SHEFFIELD-SMITH — TREASURER
- STEVEN THORPE — DIRECTOR(RESIGNED 7/2024)
- TOM HARMON — DIRECTOR
strategies · 1
How they approach the work
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