named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Aim High Grant Program
Provides two $2,500 annual operating grants to Chamber-member businesses in Westbury and Carle Place demonstrating community engagement and financial need
Aspire Networking Group
Monthly morning meetings for local professionals to build relationships and exchange referrals, hosted in partnership with the Long Island Referral Network
High School Scholarship Program
Offers annual scholarships to one graduating student from Westbury High School and one from Carle Place High School pursuing higher education
Restaurant Week
Promotional event highlighting local restaurants to drive community support and customer engagement
Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
Public events to celebrate new or expanding businesses in the community, featuring Chamber representatives and local dignitaries
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Administers college scholarships for local high school studentsProvides annual scholarships to one graduating senior from Westbury High School and one from Carle Place High School who plan to pursue higher education.
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Municipal and Community General Support 1 activity
- Awards grants to support local businessesFunds two annual $2,500 operating support grants to Chamber-member businesses in Westbury and Carle Place through the Aim High Grant program.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Facilitates business networking and relationship-buildingHosts regular networking events, including Aspire Networking Meetings and monthly gatherings at local businesses, to foster professional connections and support among local business owners in Westbury and Carle Place.
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Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Support 1 activity
- Organizes community and business promotion eventsHosts ribbon-cutting ceremonies, Restaurant Week promotions, and an annual golf outing to celebrate local businesses and drive community engagement in Westbury and Carle Place.
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Member Business Referral & Discount Programs 1 activity
- Provides professional support and membership services for local businessesOffers tiered membership programs for small and large businesses, including access to networking and promotional opportunities, to strengthen and enhance business growth in the region.
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Regional Economic Development Initiatives 1 activity
- Supports local economic development and community improvementEngages in initiatives to promote, improve, and enhance the Westbury and Carle Place communities through business collaboration, community events, and local promotion efforts.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$52K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue$33K
expenses
Total expenses$20K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$37K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$37K
1 years on record · 2022–2022
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
Who runs it
board members · 10
- GUIDO DERLLY — DIRECTOR
- JACKIE HAROUNIAN — DIRECTOR
- JERRY EFLASSY — DIRECTOR
- JIL ALIPERTI — DIRECTOR
- MARIA SANTIAGO — DIRECTOR
- MICHELE CACIOPPO — DIRECTOR
- PAUL RAGUSA-SCHWEITZER — DIRECTOR
- RAJ SANGHVI — DIRECTOR
- RICHARD FIDERER — DIRECTOR
- WENDY LIOTTI — DIRECTOR
relationships · 32
Who they work with
- Cafe Gino's Partner — Participating restaurant in Chamber-organized Restaurant Week event.
- Cafe Gino's Partner — Partner restaurant participating in chamber-organized promotions
- Casa di Fratelli Partner — Participating restaurant in Chamber-organized Restaurant Week event.
- Casa di Fratelli Partner — Partner restaurant participating in chamber-organized promotions
- Chicken Delight Partner — Participating restaurant in Chamber-organized Restaurant Week event.
- Chicken Delight Partner — Partner restaurant participating in chamber-organized promotions
- Chimichurri Charcoal Chicken Partner — Partner restaurant participating in chamber-organized promotions
- City Cellar Partner — Participating restaurant in Chamber-organized Restaurant Week event.
- City Cellar Partner — Partner restaurant participating in chamber-organized promotions
- Doce Empanadas and Coffee Partner — Partner restaurant participating in chamber-organized promotions
- Fuel Your Body Cafe Partner — Partner restaurant participating in chamber-organized promotions
- Fyhre Hibachi Sushi Lounge Partner — Partner restaurant participating in chamber-organized promotions
- Galleria Ristorante Partner — Partner restaurant participating in chamber-organized promotions
- Gyrolicious Greek Grill Partner — Partner restaurant participating in chamber-organized promotions
- Kabul Kabab House Partner — Partner restaurant participating in chamber-organized promotions
- La Bottega Partner — Partner restaurant participating in chamber-organized promotions
- Little Mexico Partner — Participating restaurant in Chamber-organized Restaurant Week event.
- Little Mexico Partner — Partner restaurant participating in chamber-organized promotions
- Long Island Referral Network Partner — Co-hosts the Aspire Networking Meetings with the Westbury Carle Place Chamber of Commerce.
- Mama Theresa's Pizzeria Partner — Partner restaurant participating in chamber-organized promotions
- Maria's Pastry Shop Partner — Partner restaurant participating in chamber-organized promotions
- Marys Pastry Shop Partner — Participating restaurant in Chamber-organized Restaurant Week event.
- Other Chambers Partner — Partners with other Chambers to co-host an annual golf outing.
- Passione Partner — Partner restaurant participating in chamber-organized promotions
- PayPal Partner — Uses PayPal as a payment processor for membership fees.
- Pizza Cucina Partner — Partner restaurant participating in chamber-organized promotions
- Rialto Restaurant Partner — Partner restaurant participating in chamber-organized promotions
- Riolto Restaurant Partner — Participating restaurant in Chamber-organized Restaurant Week event.
- Skin and Body Med Spa Partner — Hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony in celebration of its grand re-opening.
- The Dot Cakes by OBFC Partner — Partner restaurant participating in chamber-organized promotions
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strategies · 2
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.
- Business Network-Driven Growthmethodology: business-collaborative community developmentBy fostering professional relationships and collective business collaboration, the Chamber strengthens local economic growth because interconnected businesses are more likely to thrive through shared resources, referrals, and community support.
- Needs-Based Support with Community Engagementmethodology: needs-based_grantmakingBy directing operating support grants to small businesses that demonstrate both financial need and active community engagement, the Chamber promotes equitable economic resilience because support is tied to both vulnerability and contribution to the local ecosystem.