named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Google Business Profile Optimization Workshop
Free workshop series in 2024 to help local businesses improve their online visibility and digital presence
Language Justice Collective
Provides translation and interpretation services to support Spanish-speaking business owners and community members
MBA Mixers
Structured networking events featuring guest speakers, catering, and interpretation services; free for members, ticketed for non-members
Midtown Capital Program
Partnership with Rondout Bank to provide access to capital for local businesses in Midtown Kingston
Midtown Meetups
Casual networking events hosted at local businesses, open to all, with light refreshments provided by MBA
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Professional Networking Events 2 activities
- Host networking and community engagement eventsOrganizes and hosts a range of events including Midtown Meetups, MBA Mixers, and Midtown Scene Summer Fridays to connect business owners with the community, promote local businesses, and drive public engagement through raffles, guest speakers, catering, and interpretation services.
- Provide member resources and internal networking toolsProvides members with access to an internal directory of Midtown business owner contact information to facilitate direct networking and collaboration among local business leaders.
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Neighborhood Civic Engagement 1 activity
- Conduct community perception and neighborhood branding initiativesLeads the “Changing the Lens” initiative to shift public perception of the Midtown neighborhood in Kingston through strategic outreach and community engagement efforts.
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Capital Infrastructure Funding 1 activity
- Fund urban renewal and property redevelopmentFunds a community-driven urban renewal plan to redevelop vacant and abandoned properties across a 270-acre area along the Broadway corridor in Midtown Kingston.
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Business Member Promotion Services 1 activity
- Maintain and promote Black-owned business directoryMaintains a publicly accessible, ongoing directory of Black-owned businesses in Kingston, NY, with a public submission process for inclusion, and uses the directory to support and celebrate local entrepreneurship within the community.
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Business Improvement District Management 1 activity
- Operate business association for Midtown KingstonOperates a business association focused on building prosperity in Midtown Kingston, NY, by advocating for, supporting, and promoting existing businesses while empowering residents to build successful enterprises and amplifying community voices.
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Small Business Technical Assistance 1 activity
- Support small business marketing and digital presencePartners with marketing agencies and financial institutions to help local small businesses optimize their Google Business Profiles, improve SEO, and strengthen their digital visibility through targeted workshops and technical assistance programs.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$15K
Contributions & grants$15K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$80%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$41K
Program expenses—
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Fundraising—
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balance sheet
Total assets$71K
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Net assets$71K
2 years on record · 2024–2025 · YoY revenue -87.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 4
- CALIEF HOUSEN — BOARD MEMBER
- MANUAL BLAS — BOARD MEMBER
- MERCEDES MCDOLE — BOARD MEMBER
- NICK AFRICANO — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 41
Who they work with
- Blue-Byrd's Haberdashery & Music Partner — Listed in the Midtown Business Alliance directory as a Black-owned retail business.
- Career in Touch Partner — Listed in the Midtown Business Alliance directory as a nonprofit organization.
- Center For Creative Education Partner — Listed in the Midtown Business Alliance directory as a nonprofit community center.
- Center for Creative Education Partner — Local organization focused on enriching the social and cultural awareness of Kingston youth and community through arts, wellness, and education.
- Center for Photography Woodstock Partner — Collaborates with CPW, which hosts non-storefront businesses in its gallery during Midtown Scene Summer Fridays.
- Center for Photography Woodstock Partner — Collaborates with Midtown Business Alliance to host businesses and food trucks during Midtown Scene Summer Fridays.
- City of Kingston Partner — Partner in securing and implementing the Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) grant for urban renewal in Midtown Kingston.
- Common Healing Partner — Listed in the Midtown Business Alliance directory as a nonprofit organization.
- Di Sweet Spot Partner — Listed in the Midtown Business Alliance directory as a Black-owned bakery.
- Good Eat'n Partner — Listed in the Midtown Business Alliance directory as a Black-owned soul food restaurant.
- Harambee Partner — Listed in the Midtown Business Alliance directory as a nonprofit community organization.
- Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress Partner — Joint partner with the City of Kingston and Midtown Business Alliance on the Midtown Thriving BOA grant project.
- JJ Eva Spice Partner — Listed in the Midtown Business Alliance directory as a Black-owned restaurant serving Jamaican cuisine.
- KV Beautique Partner — Listed in the Midtown Business Alliance directory as a Black-owned beauty services provider.
- Kingston Acupuncture Partner — Listed in the Midtown Business Alliance directory as a Black-owned healthcare provider.
- Kingston Film Foundation Partner — Nonprofit organization that brings historically and culturally significant second-run films to screens around the Mid-Hudson Valley.
- Kingston Midtown Arts District Partner — Organization providing access and support for the arts to advance, engage, unite, and enrich a vibrant community in Kingston, hosting programs such as The DRAW Immersive Arts Education and Youth Workforce Training Program.
- Language Justice Collective Partner — Provides translation and interpretation services for business owners through the MBA network.
- Lunchbox Partner — Listed in the Midtown Business Alliance directory as a Black-owned restaurant.
- Master Cuts 2 Partner — Listed in the Midtown Business Alliance directory as a Black-owned barbershop.
- Mid-Hudson Energy Transition Partner — Lists job opportunities from Mid-Hudson Energy Transition on the Midtown Business Alliance job board.
- Midtown Kingston Arts District Partner — Co-organizes Midtown Scene Summer Fridays as part of a collaborative effort with the Midtown Business Alliance.
- Midtown Kingston Arts District Partner — Co-organizes Midtown Scene Summer Fridays with Midtown Business Alliance.
- My Kingston Kids Partner — Listed in the Midtown Business Alliance directory as a nonprofit organization.
- Point God Academy Partner — Listed in the Midtown Business Alliance directory as a nonprofit organization providing athletic and academic support.
- Radio Kingston Partner — Noncommercial platform dedicated to community storytelling, artistic and musical expression, conversation, and connection in Kingston.
- Radio Kingston Partner — Partners with Radio Kingston to provide live music at Field Court during Midtown Scene Summer Fridays.
- Radio Kingston Partner — Provides live music at Field Court during Midtown Scene Summer Fridays events.
- Rewind Kingston Partner — Collaborates with Rewind Kingston to lead family-friendly activities during Midtown Scene Summer Fridays.
- Rewind Kingston Partner — Leads family-friendly activities during Midtown Scene Summer Fridays events.
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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-Driven Economic Developmentmethodology: community-driven economic developmentBy supporting existing businesses and empowering residents to create new ones through community-led advocacy and promotion, the organization builds local economic prosperity because it ensures that development is rooted in resident needs and ownership, increasing sustainability and equity.
- Gap-Driven Intermediary Supportmethodology: gap-driven program developmentBy identifying unmet needs in the local business ecosystem and connecting business owners to resources and services, the organization increases business growth and sustainability because targeted interventions address structural barriers more effectively than generalized support.
- Visibility as Economic Leveragemethodology: community-visibilityBy increasing public celebration and narrative control—especially for Black-owned businesses and underrepresented entrepreneurs—the organization strengthens community economic engagement because positive visibility counters stigma, builds trust, and drives consumer support.