named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Business Support Resources
Provides access to educational programs, local government resources, and a member directory to support business growth
Member Promotion and Event Publicity
Chamber promotes member and community events through its website, social media, and e-newsletter upon request
Networking Events
Hosts mixers and gatherings such as the Big Ideas and Little Bites multi-chamber event to facilitate business connections
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Member Business Referral & Discount Programs 2 activities
- Facilitates business networking and referral programsOperates a member directory and referral directory to help businesses increase visibility, share profiles, and generate referrals, with directory access as a membership benefit for level 2+ members. Provides support for members to establish or update their profiles through training sessions.
- Manages broker referral program with paid feesOperates a broker referral program in partnership with Voyager Workspaces, generating paid referral fees as part of its business services.
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Youth and Student Entrepreneurship Competitions 1 activity
- Administers pitch competition with seed fundingHosts a pitch competition that awards up to $6,000 in seed funding to early-stage businesses to support local entrepreneurship.
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Business Community Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocates for local business interestsRepresents the interests of local businesses and civic individuals in Port Chester, Rye Brook, and the Town of Rye through engagement with local policies and decision-making forums.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Disseminates information and resources to membersMaintains an archive of e-newsletters, provides downloadable forms and documents, and helps members and community organizations publicize events through its website, calendar, social media, and e-newsletter, provided requests are submitted at least four weeks in advance.
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Free Outdoor Music Concerts 1 activity
- Organizes community events and public programsHosts an annual backpack-packing event for local children, a six-week summer concert series with live music and food trucks at Lyon Park, and free weekly open tennis play at PCHS Tennis Courts during summer months to engage the community and support local businesses.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Provides business support and capacity-building programsOffers hands-on training, ongoing support, and professional development resources to members at Investment Levels 2–6, including access to archived educational programs and workshops. Also provides curated access to local, county, state, and federal government resources, forms, and bidding opportunities.
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Website Accessibility Implementation 1 activity
- Supports website accessibility complianceStrives to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards and regularly reviews its website to identify and address barriers, ensuring access for all users.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$16K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$5K29%
Investment income$550%
Other revenue$6
expenses
Total expenses$37K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$20K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$2K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$1K
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -76.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SYLVIA DUNDON | Executive Dir. | 30 | $14K |
| CAMELA MORRISSEY | Executive Dir. | 30 | $4K |
board members · 10
- CATHY CARLEY-SPAINIER — Director
- CHRISTIAN SANCHEZ — Director
- CHRISTOPHER BRADBURY — Director
- DAN ALVAREZ — Director
- FRANK MADONIA — Director
- JUDY MERTURI — Director
- MICHAEL BORRELLI — Director
- STUART RABIN — Director
- VIVIAN PORTILLO — Director
- ZOE MOUNTOUKAS — Director
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Catholic Charities of New York Partner — Partner organization whose workforce initiative is publicized by the Chamber
- Five Iron Golf Partner — Partner business whose promotion is publicized by the Chamber
- Member Directory Partner — Platform used to feature and promote member businesses through online profiles.
- New Crystal Restoration Partner — Partner company whose job opportunity is publicized by the Chamber
- Port Chester – Rye Brook – Town of Rye Chamber of Commerce Network — Member organization operating as a chamber of commerce serving Port Chester, Rye Brook, and the Town of Rye.
- Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library Partner — Partner organization whose summer programming is publicized by the Chamber
- SUNY Westchester Community College Partner — Co-hosts the LevelUp! Pitch Competition at the Valhalla Gateway Center.
- The Sharing Shelf Partner — Collaborates to promote the annual backpack packing event for local children.
- The Sharing Shelf Partner — Partner organization whose community event is publicized by the Chamber
- USALLIANCE Financial Partner — Partner organization whose promotion is publicized by the Chamber
- USALLIANCE Financial Partner — Partners to promote financial account sign-up incentives for members.
- Village of Port Chester Partner — Partner organization whose summer concert series is publicized by the Chamber
- Voyager Workspaces Partner — Collaborates on a broker referral program for coworking space placements.
- Voyager Workspaces Partner — Partner organization whose virtual office programs are publicized by the Chamber
- WaveCM Government — Provides technical support for the chamber's website accessibility.
- Westchester County Government — Coordinates on public events including the Summer Concert Series and recreation programs.
- Westchester County Government Government — Government entity whose job fairs and workforce events are publicized by the Chamber
- Westchester County government agencies Partner — Provides access to tools, programs, and regional resources for businesses and entrepreneurs.
- Westchester Disabled on the Move Partner — Partner organization whose event is publicized by the Chamber
- Westchester Disabled on the Move Partner — Partners to promote their annual meeting event.
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.
- Member Support Systems to Maximize Benefit Utilizationmethodology: member_support_and_engagementBy providing structured support—including directory visibility, training, customer support, and formalized request systems—the Chamber enhances member engagement and benefit utilization, because accessible and responsive support increases perceived value and sustained participation.
- Network-Driven Growth through Collaborative Communitymethodology: network-driven_growthBy fostering collaboration and active participation within a shared commerce community, the Chamber increases member visibility, referrals, and business relationships, because collective engagement strengthens individual business outcomes and local economic resilience.
- Resource Curation to Reduce Information Barriersmethodology: resource_curationBy curating and maintaining access to a comprehensive directory of local, county, state, and federal resources, the Chamber reduces information asymmetry for businesses, because easier access to critical resources improves business resilience and decision-making.