named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Awards Dinner
Yearly dinner recognizing outstanding businesses and community members; offers sponsorship levels from $100 to $500 and includes complimentary tickets for higher-tier sponsors
Business After Hours
Networking events where members can host social mixers to connect with other business owners and potential clients
Hometown Hero Banner Program
Honors U.S. military service members with customized red, white, and blue banners displayed in Bath and Bradford, NY; $225 per banner, displayed for three years
Music in the Park
Community concert series sponsored by the Chamber; offers multiple sponsorship levels from $100 to $1,500
Spirit of Christmas
Annual holiday event with sponsorship opportunities ranging from $100 to $1,000
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Memorial and Veteran Honor Services 1 activity
- Administers Hometown Hero Banner programSponsors and displays customized red, white, and blue banners honoring U.S. military veterans and active service members in the villages of Bath and Bradford, NY, featuring their name, branch of service, and photo.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Facilitates business networking and engagementProvides networking opportunities through business after-hours events, bi-annual general membership meetings hosted by member businesses, and direct connections between members and local business leaders, officials, and the Chamber Board of Directors.
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Visitor & Business Guide Distribution 1 activity
- Manages and promotes business directoriesDistributes a printed business directory to households across the county and maintains a searchable online business directory with keyword search functionality for member businesses.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organizes and promotes community eventsHosts and promotes family-friendly community events such as Music in the Park, Spirit of Christmas, Trunk or Treat night, and the Annual Awards Dinner to connect the local community with businesses and encourage local spending.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Produces and distributes community news and informationProduces and shares press releases, weekly e-newsletters, and other communications to inform the public about local community happenings and member activities.
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Regional Economic Development Initiatives 1 activity
- Promotes local business and economic interestsFosters and advances civic, industrial, commercial, agricultural, and tourism interests in Central Steuben County, New York, including promoting local business growth and community economic development.
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Member Business Referral & Discount Programs 1 activity
- Refers customers and supports member visibilityRefers local service and information requests to member businesses and markets member events and businesses through the Chamber website, Facebook page, newsletters, and online directory to support business growth.
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Visitor Information and Trip Planning Services 1 activity
- Supports tourism through historical resourcesProvides historical walking and driving tour brochures for the Village of Bath and surrounding areas, including Mossy Bank Park, the Veteran’s Administration Medical Center, Bath National Cemetery, and other points of interest, to support tourism and community engagement.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$48K
Contributions & grants$7K15%
Program service revenue$31K64%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$46K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$12K
Grants paid out$750
balance sheet
Total assets$31K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$31K
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +1.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROSEMARY CELELLI | OFFICE MANAGER | 15 | $12K |
board members · 3
- KELLY HOUCK — BOARD MEMBER
- LISA LAPROUSE — BOARD MEMBER
- SHELLEY SHAUT — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Bath Partner — Collaborates with the village of Bath to display Hometown Hero banners.
- Bath Rotary Club Partner — Collaborates on providing historical tour information for the Bath area.
- Bradford Partner — Collaborates with the village of Bradford to display Hometown Hero banners.
- Central Steuben Chamber of Commerce Network — Member organization representing Bath, NY within a broader chamber network
- Central Steuben Chamber of Commerce Partner — Sponsoring organization for the Hometown Hero Banner Program.
- Central Steuben Chamber of Commerce Partner — Sponsoring the Hometown Hero Banner program in collaboration with the Bath Chamber of Commerce.
- Corning Finger Lakes Partner — Tourism partner providing regional information.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook Page to promote member events and businesses.
- Finger Lakes Wine Country Partner — Tourism partner providing regional information.
- PayPal Government — Processes membership payments for the Chamber.
- Steuben County Historical Society Partner — Collaborates on providing historical tour information for the Bath area.
strategies · 1
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.
- Economic Development Through Business Networking and Tourismmethodology: economic-development-through-tourismBy building a network of local businesses and advancing regional tourism, the Chamber drives economic growth and community development because interconnected local enterprises and increased visitor engagement strengthen the local economy.