irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0THE GENERAL PROGRAM IS ORGANIZED TO PRESERVE THE COMPETITIVE FREE ENTERPRISE SYSTEM OF BUSINESS AND PROMOTE BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Business Member Benefits
Networking, visibility, and promotional services for member businesses including directory listings, social media enhancements, and event sponsorships
GeneseeAmerica 250
Commemorative events and exhibits marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, including speaker series, historical reenactments, and community gatherings
Maple Weekend
Annual regional event celebrating maple syrup production with pancake breakfasts, farm open houses, and sugarhouse tours
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Professional Development and Standards in Marketing and Communications 1 activity
- Delivery of educational workshops and training programsProvides educational workshops, webinars, and Q&A sessions on topics including marketing, financial planning, human resources, leadership, and compliance. Offers specialized programs such as Chamber 101 and training for veterans and military families. Includes sexual harassment prevention training and cyber security benefit workshops.
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Professional Job Board & Career Placement Services 1 activity
- Operation of business support services and online platformsMaintains an online business directory with over 8,500 annual views and a job posting page with over 10,900 annual views to connect businesses with talent. Provides a platform for members to list job openings and facilitates connections between job seekers and member businesses.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Organization of business networking eventsHosts and promotes recurring networking events for local businesses, including Morning Mingle, Lunch LinkUp, Business After Hours, and Next-Level Networking, each offered up to four times per year. Also supports member-hosted and co-hosted networking events with customizable formats.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organization of special community and commemorative eventsOrganizes and promotes signature events including Maple Weekend (with pancake breakfasts), the annual Golf Outing in LeRoy, and commemorative events and exhibits for GeneseeAmerica 250, including speaker presentations.
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Regional Tourism Promotion 1 activity
- Promotion of tourism and local economic developmentOperates the Genesee County Visitor Center and promotes local tourism through the Genesee County Place Guide and other promotional activities across print and social media platforms.
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Member Business Referral & Discount Programs 1 activity
- Provision of member business benefits and partnershipsSecures and offers exclusive member benefits including a free cyber security and compliance network scan (valued at $1,500) through a partnership with Marchese Computer, and discounted YMCA membership rates for employees of member businesses through a partnership with GLOW YMCA.
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Visitor & Business Guide Distribution 1 activity
- Publication of the Genesee County Place GuideProduces and distributes an annual print and digital publication highlighting local businesses, communities, and experiences in Genesee County. Distributes 30,000 printed copies annually and maintains an online digital edition for public access.
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Business Community Advocacy 1 activity
- Representation and advocacy for local businessesRepresents a network of nearly 500 local businesses and organizations in Genesee County, advocating for the competitive free enterprise system and promoting business and community development.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.00M
Contributions & grants$687K69%
Program service revenue$297K30%
Investment income$11K1%
Other revenue$7K
expenses
Total expenses$996K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$346K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.29M
Cash$432K
Investments$0
Liabilities$592K
Net assets$698K
Liquid reserves5.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +7.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN COUSINS | PRESIDENT | 40 | $82K |
board members · 15
- BARBARA O'ROURKE — BOARD MEMBER
- CHRIS DEVAY — BOARD MEMBER
- DAN FISCHER — BOARD MEMBER
- DAN IRELAND — BOARD MEMBER
- JEREMY LILES — CHAIR
- JOCELYN SIKORSKI — BOARD MEMBER
- JUSTIN KIPFER — BOARD MEMBER
- KRISTINA RAFFA — SECRETARY
- MARK BROOKS — TREASURER
- MEGAN PALONE — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL BATTAGLIA — BOARD MEMBER
- PATRICK MCGEE — BOARD MEMBER
- PAUL GISTER — BOARD MEMBER
- PEGGY WEISSEND — CHAIR-ELECT
- RICHARD SUTHERLAND — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 44
Who they work with
- Attractions and museums Partner — Distributes the Genesee County Place Guide through local attractions and museums.
- Batavia Downs Gaming and Hotel Partner — Represented on the Chamber's Board of Directors through Director Barbara O’Rourke.
- Brian Cousins Partner — Contact person for networking event inquiries at the Chamber.
- Byron-Bergen Central School District Partner — Represented on the Chamber's Board of Directors through Chair Patrick McGee.
- CORE Learning Center Partner — Partner organization offering free adult education classes to Chamber members in areas such as computer skills and resume development.
- CY Farms| Batavia Turf Partner — Collaborates with agricultural businesses and leaders to strengthen the local economy and promote rural character in Genesee County.
- Chamber member locations Network — Distributes the publication through member businesses of the Genesee County Chamber of Commerce.
- Community events Partner — Distributes the Genesee County Place Guide at local community events.
- Cornell Cooperative Extension Partner — Represented on the Chamber's Board of Directors through Vice Chair Chair Elect Jocelyn Sikorski.
- Finger Lakes SBDC hosted by SUNY Brockport Partner — Partner providing free business counseling, training, and research support to Chamber members and local entrepreneurs.
- GLOW YMCA Partner — Partner organization providing Chamber members with waived joiner fees and a 10% discount on employee membership rates.
- GO ART! Partner — Collaborates on GeneseeAmerica 250 commemorative events including speaker series.
- Game of Throws Partner — Assists local businesses with transitions and promotion, such as supporting Game of Throws during a relocation.
- Genesee Country Village & Museum Partner — Hosts Maple Sugar Festival as part of regional tourism promotion.
- Genesee County Legislative Liaison Government — Represented on the Chamber's Board of Directors through Laurie M. Mancuso.
- Genesee County Place Guide Partner — Collaborates on promotional or informational initiatives supporting local businesses.
- Genesee/Finger Lakes Regional Planning Council Partner — Represented on the Chamber's Board of Directors through Director Richard Sutherland.
- Holland Land Office Museum Partner — Hosts GeneseeAmerica 250 commemorative events including trivia nights and guest speaker series.
- Horizon Corporations Partner — Chamber member organization listing job openings through the chamber's job board.
- Hotels and lodging properties Partner — Includes hotels and lodging properties as distribution points for the Genesee County Place Guide.
- LeRoy Historical Society Partner — Partners to host a GeneseeAmerica 250 commemorative exhibit.
- LeRoy Save A Lot Partner — Supports small businesses like LeRoy Save A Lot with outreach, visibility, and networking opportunities.
- Libraries Partner — Distributes the Genesee County Place Guide through public libraries.
- M&T Bank Partner — Represented on the Chamber's Board of Directors through Director Justin Hopkins.
- Marchese Computer Products, Inc. Partner — Partner organization offering a free Cyber Security and Compliance network scan to Chamber members.
- MemberPlus App Partner — Provides access to a network of 500+ member contacts for Chamber members.
- Municipal offices Partner — Partners with municipal offices to distribute the Genesee County Place Guide.
- National Grid Partner — Represented on the Chamber's Board of Directors through Director Leslie A. Vishwanath.
- Nortera Foods, Inc. Partner — Represented on the Chamber's Board of Directors through Secretary Kristina Raffa.
- Oliver’s Candies Partner — Represented on the Chamber's Board of Directors through Directors Jeremy Liles and Megan Palone.
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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.
- Local Enterprise System Advocacymethodology: free_enterprise_developmentBy advocating for a competitive free enterprise system, the Chamber promotes business and community development because systemic support for entrepreneurship creates a favorable environment for investment, innovation, and job growth.
- Member-Driven Economic Developmentmethodology: member_driven_modelBy centering member businesses in programming and governance, the Chamber strengthens local economic resilience because member ownership increases engagement, trust, and collective action toward shared economic goals.
- Peer Network-Enabled Business Resiliencemethodology: community_of_practiceBy facilitating peer connections and co-hosted networking among local business owners, the Chamber fosters a community of practice that improves decision-making and resilience because shared experience increases trust and adoption of effective strategies.
- Visibility-Through-Promotion Strategymethodology: multi_channel_promotionBy increasing public visibility of local businesses through coordinated multi-channel promotion and local campaigns like "shop local," the Chamber drives economic growth because visibility leads to increased customer engagement and sales resilience.