named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Chamberlink Newsletter
Monthly email newsletter featuring member news, events, business tips, and regional updates to enhance visibility.
Community E-Gift Cards
Marketing program enabling members to accept community gift cards, increasing customer reach and spending.
Community Events Calendar
Public calendar promoting member-hosted and community events to increase attendance and visibility.
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cuttings
Ceremonial and promotional support for member businesses launching or expanding, including PR and photo opportunities.
Growth Series
Educational seminars featuring expert speakers on business topics to support member development and growth.
Member Directory
Searchable online directory listing all members by category or name, providing marketing exposure and referral opportunities.
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Business Community Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocates for a business-friendly policy environmentMaintains working relationships with local, regional, and state representatives to advocate for policies supporting a favorable business climate in Yates County.
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Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
- Hosts annual fundraising and signature community eventsOrganizes the annual Chamber Golf Classic and Community Table Dinner to raise funds for future programming and local nonprofit organizations. The annual dinner also serves as a fundraiser supporting economic development and community involvement.
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Local Business Financing and Incentives 1 activity
- Operates community gift card and local economic incentive programsRuns a digital community gift card program accepted at over 20 local businesses in Penn Yan, with 100% of funds going directly to participating small businesses. Also offers Chamber Gift Certificates redeemable at locally owned and member businesses in Yates County.
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Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 1 activity
- Organizes community service and volunteer initiativesOrganizes an annual community service day called 'Celebrate Service …Celebrate Yates' that brings together local businesses and Keuka College staff and students to support nonprofit agencies through volunteerism.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Organizes networking and community engagement events for businessesHosts recurring events such as Business After Hours on the second Wednesday of each month, monthly and annual networking events, and an annual dinner to facilitate relationship-building among local businesses and the community. Also organizes ribbon-cutting ceremonies with public relations support for member businesses.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Produces communications and informational resources for membersProduces and distributes a free monthly email newsletter to inform members and the community about Chamber activities, member businesses, and regional updates.
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Craft Beverage Tourism Trails 1 activity
- Produces regional tourism and visitor experience initiativesOffers a crafts and drafts pass to promote tasting of craft beverages in the Finger Lakes region. Created a custom Spotify playlist to enhance seasonal scenic cruises and visitor experience.
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Business Member Promotion Services 1 activity
- Promotes local businesses through marketing and promotional programsOffers marketing opportunities including social media promotion, email newsletter inclusion, online directory listing, local guides, and sponsorships for member businesses. Maintains a searchable online membership directory and operates a free, publicly accessible community events calendar to promote member and local events.
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Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance 1 activity
- Provides access to group health insurance and enrollment supportOffers discounted group health insurance to small businesses in New York State with fewer than 50 employees through a membership-based program. Provides access to NYS-licensed staff who assist with health insurance enrollment, coverage interpretation, and recommendations for individuals and businesses.
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Professional Association Capacity Building 1 activity
- Provides professional development and educational programming for businessesHosts Growth Series educational seminars, workshops, roundtables, and expert-led sessions on topics including leadership, HR, accounting, and marketing. Offers professional development support and facilitates participation in councils and committees for leadership development.
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Professional Job Board & Career Placement Services 1 activity
- Supports workforce and job development for member businessesProvides job posting promotion services for Chamber members through social media channels to support hiring and workforce development.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$543K
Contributions & grants$334K62%
Program service revenue$195K36%
Investment income$4K1%
Other revenue$10K
expenses
Total expenses$547K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$213K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$231K
Cash$56K
Investments$63K
Liabilities$14K
Net assets$217K
Liquid reserves2.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -32.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Bacher | Presient & CEO | 50 | $73K |
board members · 15
- Abby Dinan — Director
- Brenda Marchionda — Director
- Christine Pyanoe — Director
- Derek Stork — Immediate Past Chair
- Greg DeForest-Campbell — Director
- Kim Hughes — Treasurer
- Kyle Gifford — Director
- Leah Hodge — Director
- Lyndsi Stoltzfus — Director
- Mahlon Esh — Director
- Marla Hedworth — Director
- Mary Zelazny — Chair
- Natalie Payne — Vice-Chair
- Natalie Travis — Secretary
- Nikki Folts — Director
relationships · 54
Who they work with
- American Legion Post 355 Partner — Hosted a Business After Hours event.
- Aubergine Bed and Breakfast Partner — Hospitality business member receiving networking and educational support from the Chamber.
- Bow & Wow K9 Bed & Breakfast Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 Chamber Golf Classic.
- Chubb Hollow Event Center Partner — Hosted a Business After Hours event.
- Climbing Bines Hop Farm & Brewery Partner — Hosted the Yates County Chamber of Commerce annual dinner event.
- Coach & Equipment Century Benefits Group Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 Chamber Golf Classic.
- Community Foundation Of Elmira, Corning, & the Finger Lakes Funder — Bountiful sponsor of the 2026 Community Table Dinner through its Keuka Area Fund.
- Curbeau Realty Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 Chamber Golf Classic.
- Downtown Business Council of Penn Yan Partner — Partnered with the Downtown Business Council of Penn Yan to transition hosting responsibilities for Cruisin' Night.
- Eastview Veterinary Clinic Partner — Local business member benefiting from Chamber-provided updates, seminars, and networking.
- Facebook Partner — Provides social network integration for member engagement and outreach.
- Finger Lakes Compost Partner — Partner organization that supports waste elimination through composting at the Community Table Dinner.
- Finger Lakes Economic Development Center of Yates County Partner — Partnership to align and collaborate on economic development activities and provide streamlined services to the business community.
- Finger Lakes Federal Credit Union Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 Chamber Golf Classic.
- Finger Lakes Regional Tourism Council Partner — Works closely with the Finger Lakes Regional Tourism Council to promote Yates County and attract visitors.
- Finger Lakes Wine Country Partner — Partners with Finger Lakes Wine Country to promote the region and share information about Yates County.
- Folk Bottle & Bar Partner — Was scheduled to host a Business After Hours event, later cancelled.
- Horning Auction Company Partner — Supplied auctioneer services for the Chamber's annual dinner and live auctions.
- Howard Hanna Lake Group Partner — Hosted a Business After Hours event.
- Howard Hanna Lake Group Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 Chamber Golf Classic.
- I LOVE NY Government — Collaborates with I LOVE NY on regional tourism promotion and story pitching.
- Implicit US Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 Chamber Golf Classic.
- Instagram Partner — Provides social network integration for member engagement and outreach.
- Keuka College Partner — Collaborates annually on a community service day that engages local businesses and college staff and students in volunteer activities for nonprofits in Yates County.
- Keuka College Partner — Collaborates with the Chamber on the annual "Celebrate Service, Celebrate Yates" community service event.
- Keuka Housing Council Partner — Hosted a Business After Hours event.
- Keuka Lake Experience Partner — Hosted a Business After Hours event at the QKA Room.
- Keuka Lake Wine Trail Partner — Collaborative partner working with the Chamber to promote tourism and local wines in Yates County.
- Keystone Custom Decks Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 Community Table Dinner.
- Lakeview Organic Grain Partner — Sponsor of the 2026 Community Table Dinner.
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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.
- Advocacy for Pro-Business Policy Environmentmethodology: government_advocacyBy maintaining direct relationships with government representatives, the Chamber influences policy decisions to support local businesses, because sustained advocacy creates a more favorable regulatory and economic climate for small business growth.
- Collaborative Resource Sharing for Economic Developmentmethodology: collaborative_resource_sharingBy partnering with local agencies and educational institutions, the Chamber amplifies its capacity for economic development and advocacy, because combining resources across organizations increases access to expertise, funding, and programming that would be unavailable in isolation.
- Local Economic Circulation via Community Gift Cardsmethodology: local_first_economic_circulationBy implementing a community gift card program, the Chamber increases local spending within member businesses, because keeping economic activity circulating locally strengthens small business resilience and community wealth retention.
- Network-Driven Business Growth through Rotating Eventsmethodology: network_driven_growthBy rotating networking events across member business locations, the Chamber increases visibility and customer traffic for local businesses, because shared exposure builds mutual support, strengthens relationships, and drives new economic opportunities through peer-based referral networks.