named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Business Networking Events
Facilitates connections among local business owners and stakeholders to promote collaboration and economic growth
Monthly Newsletter
Regular publication sharing updates, events, and member news within the Greater Newark business community
Visitor Information Center
Provides visitor services and local information at the Port of Newark Interpretive Center to support tourism and local business engagement
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Professional Networking Events 2 activities
- Hosting monthly luncheon meetingsOrganizes monthly luncheon meetings on the fourth Tuesday of each month to facilitate idea-sharing, networking, and professional connections among local business owners and guests.
- Organizing Business After Hours Networking EventsHosts recurring Business After Hours events to support informal professional networking and strengthen connections among Chamber members and local businesses.
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Membership & Sponsorship Development 1 activity
- Conducting fundraising activitiesConducts fundraising through membership drives, Winter Raffle, banner sponsorships, annual golf tournaments, and development of new initiatives to support Chamber operations.
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Hosting annual awards ceremonyHosts an annual awards ceremony to recognize outstanding contributions by businesses and individuals in the Greater Newark community, fostering local pride and achievement.
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Regional Tourism Promotion 1 activity
- Operating the Greater Newark Chamber of Commerce OfficeOperates the Chamber office within the Port of Newark Interpretive Center along the Erie Canal, serving boaters, visitors, and promoting local tourism and commerce.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Planning and hosting community and business eventsPlans and organizes a diverse calendar of annual and seasonal events including the Music on the Erie Summer Music Series, Wine & Artisans Festival, Taste of Wayne County, Small Business Days, Ribbon Cuttings, Food Trucks events, and Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) events.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Producing and distributing a monthly newsletterProduces and distributes a monthly newsletter to members and the broader community to share updates, events, and member news.
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Business Member Promotion Services 1 activity
- Providing member business advertisingProvides advertising opportunities for member businesses through the Chamber’s website, active social media platforms, and display of banners throughout the Newark business district.
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Regional Economic Development Initiatives 1 activity
- Supporting local business growthEncourages and supports the growth of business and industry in the greater Newark community through advocacy, resources, and community engagement initiatives.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$29K
Contributions & grants$14K50%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$5342%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$28K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$18K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$37K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$37K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +11.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 8
- AMANDA DESAIN — BOARD MEMBER
- BRENDA DELYSLER — BOARD MEMBER
- CHLOE ANDERSON ADEMI — BOARD MEMBER
- JESSICA WELLS — BOARD MEMBER
- LARRY DEPAUW — BOARD MEMBER
- MIKE MUSCOLINO — BOARD MEMBER
- SANDRA ORSBORNE — BOARD MEMBER
- SCOTT ROTHPEARL — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 74
Who they work with
- AECC Partner — Member business represented by Board Director Braxton Guy.
- Apple Tree Vodka by Country Spirits Partner — Participating spirits vendor at the Wine and Artisans Festival.
- Brantling Ski and Snowboard Center Partner — Promotes the ski center on Fish Farm Road as a recreational destination for residents and visitors.
- Buttonwood Grove Vineyards Partner — Participating winery vendor at the Wine and Artisans Festival.
- Casa Larga Vineyards Partner — Participating winery vendor at the Wine and Artisans Festival.
- Community Bank N.A. Partner — Sold presale tickets for the Wine and Artisans Festival.
- Creative Content Partner — Member business represented by Past President Allison Kirsch.
- Crunch Time Apple Growers/ 7 Letters LLC Partner — Member business represented by Board Director Jessica Wells.
- Debbie VanHousen Partner — Participating vendor (Young Living Essential Oils) at the Wine and Artisans Festival.
- Debbie VanHousen Partner — Represented Young Living Essential Oils as a vendor at the Wine and Artisans Festival.
- Dove Chocolate Discoveries Partner — Participating vendor at the Wine and Artisans Festival.
- ElderOne Partner — Sponsored the Midnight Storm performance at Music on the Erie on August 14, 2026.
- Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Funder — Funds the Music On the Erie Concert Series.
- Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Funder — Funds the Music on the Erie series.
- Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Partner — Supported the 2026 Music on the Erie event series.
- Greater Newark Chamber of Commerce Network — Co-funds and organizes the Music On the Erie Concert Series.
- Hoffman Clock Museum Partner — Highlights the museum located inside the Newark Public Library as a point of interest.
- Howard Hanna Partner — Member business represented by Board Director Mary Thoms.
- Jam Imaging/Blue Line graphics Partner — Member business represented by Board Director Josh Washburn.
- Kim Bumpus Lucianovic Partner — Participating artist at the Wine and Artisans Festival.
- Kim Bumpus Lucianovic Partner — Participating artworks vendor at the Wine and Artisans Festival.
- LNB Partner — Member business represented by Board Director Steve Hasseler.
- Laurel House Partner — Provided comfort care home information at the Wine and Artisans Festival.
- Lickety Split Partner — Participating food vendor at the Wine and Artisans Festival.
- Linda Clark Partner — Participating photographer at the Wine and Artisans Festival.
- Lorraine Cummings Partner — Participating concrete artist at the Wine and Artisans Festival.
- Lyons National Bank Partner — Sponsored the Swagger performance at Music on the Erie on August 21, 2026.
- MV Plumbing Partner — Member business represented by Board Vice President Mike Muscolino.
- Michaela Mason Partner — Participating artist at the Wine and Artisans Festival.
- NAVA Partner — Member business represented by Board Director Scott Rothpearl.
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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.
- Community Events as Vehicles for Economic Engagementmethodology: community_event_economic_engagementBy organizing free, public-facing events such as music nights and annual festivals, we integrate local wineries, food vendors, and artisans into high-visibility settings, because shared community experiences increase customer traffic to local businesses and strengthen the economic ecosystem through collective participation.
- Facilitated Business Networking Drives Local Economic Growthmethodology: networking_through_engagementBy creating structured and informal in-person networking opportunities—both during and after business hours—we strengthen local business relationships and collaboration, because sustained face-to-face engagement builds trust, increases visibility, and stimulates economic activity among member businesses.
- Strategic Co-Location to Maximize Visitor Economic Engagementmethodology: visitor_centered_outreachBy situating the chamber office within a visitor-focused interpretive center, we engage transient populations such as boaters and tourists in economic development efforts, because proximity to high-footfall visitor hubs increases the reach and conversion of non-resident audiences into local economic participants.