named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Business Directory
Online listing of local businesses including accommodations, marinas, stores, and services to promote commerce in North Warren
Seasonal Events Promotion
Supports and promotes community events such as the Brant Lake Winter Carnival, Food Truck Fridays, and the Great Brant Lake Canoe Race
Visitor Information Services
Provides maps, guides, and trip planning resources for paddling, boating, bicycling, and seasonal events in the Adirondacks
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Outdoor Recreation Access Promotion 2 activities
- Manages recreational trails and routesOperates and promotes a network of outdoor recreation opportunities including a 1.5-mile mountain bike park in Brant Lake, a 1.6-mile trail system for hiking and winter sports in Chestertown, and two scenic bicycling routes—the 9-mile Loon Lake Tour and the 10-mile Friends Lake Tour.
- Supports boating and paddling accessPromotes boating traditions in the Adirondacks and facilitates paddling recreation by listing canoe access sites, sharing details on public boat launches (including parking and ramp conditions at Brant Lake and Schroon Lake), and curating paddling guidebooks with audience-specific information and purchase links.
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Visitor Information and Trip Planning Services 1 activity
- Facilitates vacation and seasonal rentalsProvides access to vacation accommodations including rustic cabins, cottages, suites, and lodges on private lakes and in Chestertown and Brant Lake, NY, offering weekly to seasonal rental options; also lists local lodging providers such as Pine Tree Motel, Conway’s Lake Manor, and Cronin’s Golf Resort.
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Business Member Promotion Services 1 activity
- Manages online business and organization directoryMaintains and provides public access to a comprehensive list of local businesses, organizations, contractors, artisans, and service providers in the North Warren area via its website.
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Regional Tourism Promotion 1 activity
- Operates visitor information servicesProvides visitor support through an Information Center at Dynamite Hill and promotes tourism across Adirondack Mountain communities including Brant Lake, Schroon Lake, Chestertown, Friends Lake, Loon Lake, and Pottersville.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organizes and promotes community eventsPlans and supports seasonal events such as fishing derbies, winter carnivals, downhill races, canine festivals, summer concerts, farmers markets, and food truck gatherings to engage residents and visitors.
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Regional Economic Development Initiatives 1 activity
- Promotes local commerce and economic developmentSupports economic growth in the North Warren area through initiatives such as collaborating with the Town of Chester on a five-year economic development strategy and promoting commerce for local businesses.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$43K
Contributions & grants$250%
Program service revenue$33K78%
Investment income$90%
Other revenue$5
expenses
Total expenses$39K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$24K
Grants paid out$1K
balance sheet
Total assets$11K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$11K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -17.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYNN ENGELMANN | TREASURER/STAFF | 22 | $18K |
| JULIA PUCCIARELLI | STAFF | 21 | $6K |
board members · 4
- BARBARA BLUM — BOARD MEMBER
- CAROL CONFER — BOARD MEMBER
- MARGARET CURTIS — BOARD MEMBER
- RYAN HUTTON — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 39
Who they work with
- ADK.org Partner — Provides a direct link to purchase the 'Adirondack Paddling' guidebook, indicating a referral or affiliate relationship.
- Adirondack Explorer Partner — Links to reviews of recommended guidebooks, indicating a content partnership or shared audience engagement.
- Adirondack Life Magazine Partner — Partnering on co-operative advertising opportunities for regional businesses.
- Adirondack Pines Bed Breakfast Partner — Lodging provider listed in the chamber's directory for serene Adirondack vacation stays.
- AllTrails Partner — Partners with AllTrails to provide digital access to the Dynamite Hill/Caroline Fish Memorial Trails map.
- Atateka Lodges Partner — Lodging provider listed in the chamber's directory offering monthly rental information.
- Birchwood Cottages Partner — Lodging provider listed in the chamber's directory for vacation rentals.
- Brant Lake Partner — Lists Brant Lake as a location with a state boat launch, providing access information for boaters.
- Canoe Outfitters Partner — Collaborates by referencing guided overnight trip routes and linking to their trip planning resources.
- Chestertown Farmer’s Market Partner — Collaborates with or promotes the Chestertown Farmer’s Market as part of local summer programming.
- Conway’s Lake Manor Partner — Listed as a family-friendly motel with private lake access in the chamber's directory.
- Cronin’s Golf Resort Partner — Listed as a family-owned and operated resort in the chamber's directory.
- Facebook Partner — Maintains an official presence on Facebook to engage with members and promote local events and businesses.
- Fourth Lake Partner — Includes Fourth Lake as a nearby boating location with hand-launch access and restrictions on motor use.
- Hidden Pond Campsite Partner — Listed in the chamber's directory as a campsite in Brant Lake, NY
- Hillcrest Cottages Partner — Lodging provider listed in the chamber's directory with cottages near a sandy beach.
- Horicon Ladies Auxiliary Partner — Represented on the Chamber Board by Barbara Blum
- Hudson River Partner — Identifies the Hudson River as a boating access point with a hard surface launch ramp in Warren County.
- Ideal Campgrounds Partner — Listed in the chamber's directory as a family campground in Pottersville, NY
- Lake George Partner — Features Lake George as a regional boating destination with multiple state launch sites in Warren County.
- Lakeside at Loon Lake Partner — Lodging provider listed in the chamber's directory offering cabins, suites, and The Loon House for seasonal rentals.
- Panther Mountain Traders Partner — Represented on the Chamber Board by Margaret Curtis
- Pine Tree Motel Cabins Partner — Lodging provider listed in the chamber's directory for vacation rentals.
- Pine Tree Motel and Cabins Partner — Listed as a local accommodation provider in the chamber's directory.
- Rancho Pines Campground Partner — Listed in the chamber's directory as a campground in Chestertown, NY
- Raymonds Cottages Partner — Lodging provider listed in the chamber's directory with three cottages on Brant Lake.
- Rowes Adirondack Cabins Partner — Lodging provider listed in the chamber's directory for mountain activity access in Schroon Lake.
- Schroon Lake Partner — Highlights Schroon Lake as a boating destination with a state boat launch and marina services.
- Sunset Mountain Lodge Partner — Lodging provider listed in the chamber's directory located in the lower Adirondacks near Lake George.
- The Carol Theatre Partner — Represented on the Chamber Board by Ryan Hutton
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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-Engaged Destination Brandingmethodology: community-driven tourism promotionBy integrating community assets like trails, cultural heritage, and local accommodations into regional promotion, the Chamber fosters sustainable tourism because residents and visitors co-create authentic experiences that deepen engagement and extend stays.
- Local Business Network Activationmethodology: local-business-networkingBy connecting and supporting local businesses—including start-ups through financial, infrastructural, and marketing resources—the Chamber strengthens the regional economy because collaborative commerce increases resilience and growth.
- Tourism-Driven Economic Developmentmethodology: tourism-driven economic developmentBy promoting regional attractions, lodging, and outdoor recreation, the Chamber stimulates local economic activity because visitor spending supports businesses and sustains the local economy.