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GREATER BINGHAMTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
BINGHAMTON, NY · EIN 150245930 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · greaterbinghamtonchamber.com
revenue
$1.6M
expenses
$1.9M
net assets
$771K
employees
15
volunteers
200
mission · from form 990

THE CHAMBER'S MISSION IS TO SERVE AS THE PREMIER RESOURCE FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN THE GREATER BINGHAMTON REGION BY SUPPORTING THE EXISTING LOCAL BUSINESS COMMUNITY AND ATTRACTING NEW BUSINESSES TO THE REGION THROUGH MEMBER-DRIVEN PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF STRATEGIC COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND EFFECTIVE POLITICAL ADVOCACY.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce supports local economic development by serving as a resource for business growth in the Greater Binghamton region. It provides member-driven programs including networking events, advocacy, and business support services. The organization also hosts community events such as the Women’s Conference, Chamber Classic Golf Tournament, and the Binghamton Bridge Run to foster regional engagement and attract new businesses.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $0
    COMMUNITY EVENTS INCLUDE BINGHAMTON BRIDGE RUN HALF MARATHON & 5K, ANNUAL DINNER, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, CHAMBER CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT, BUSINESS OF THE WEEK RIBBON CUTTINGS, WINE TASTING EVENT.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Binghamton Bridge Run Half Marathon & 5K
Community running event promoting health and regional engagement, part of the Chamber’s annual event lineup
Business of the Week Ribbon Cuttings
Program celebrating new and expanding local businesses through public recognition and community outreach
Chamber Classic Golf Tournament
Networking and fundraising golf event for local business leaders and members
OJT Grant Program
On-the-Job Training grant program supporting workforce development and employer growth (mentioned in IRS 990 filing)
Southern Tier Welcome Center
Traveler information center on I-81 in Kirkwood, NY that promotes regional tourism, events, and lodging in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County
Women’s Conference
Annual conference designed to empower women professionally and personally through keynote speeches, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities; focuses on leadership, financial literacy, self-care, and career development
activities · 12 groups

What they do

  • Policy Advocacy & Research 1 activity
    • Advocates for regional policy priorities
      Develops an annual Legislative Agenda based on input from the Government Affairs Committee and member businesses, and hosts events to educate members on policy issues and facilitate engagement with elected officials.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Hosts business and community events
      Produces over 70 events annually for the local business community, including the Annual Dinner, Chamber Classic Golf Tournament, Business of the Week ribbon cuttings, wine tastings, and the Binghamton Bridge Run Half Marathon & 5K.
  • Startup Acceleration & Business Growth Support 1 activity
    • Offers digital entrepreneurship support
      Provides a Digital Accelerator Program for entrepreneurs to modernize apps or e-commerce websites, with graduates receiving $10,000 in combined software development and cloud computing credits.
  • Women's Leadership & Career Advancement Networks 1 activity
    • Organizes Women's Conference
      Hosts an annual all-inclusive Women's Conference designed to inspire connections, spark ideas, and empower women of all backgrounds and ages in their personal and professional lives, while partnering with Mothers & Babies as the charity partner.
  • Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
    • Presents Broadway and entertainment series
      Announces and presents the M&T Bank Broadway Season, bringing six award-winning productions annually to the Broome County Forum Theatre, continuing a tradition of over five decades of bringing Broadway and family entertainment to the Southern Tier region.
  • Economic and Financial Research 1 activity
    • Produces economic research publications
      Researches and publishes the 2026 Economic Outlook Guide, providing market intelligence and insights on the regional economic climate.
  • Regional Tourism Promotion 1 activity
    • Promotes regional tourism
      Operates the Southern Tier Welcome Center in Kirkwood, NY on Interstate-81, providing travel information and promoting regional tourism, including management of an official "I Love NY" Marketplace.
  • Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
    • Provides career readiness programs
      Offers K-12 career readiness programs to prepare students for future employment and facilitate career development through partnerships like the Leadership Alliance.
  • Arts Education Professional Development 1 activity
    • Provides professional development workshops
      Offers public access to professional development workshops for artists and arts administrators, with tiered pricing for members and non-members.
  • Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
    • Recognizes local business achievements
      Hosts the Building BC Awards to recognize innovation, growth, and legacy businesses in the Greater Binghamton area, and celebrates member achievements such as D5 Consulting Group becoming an Everything DiSC Authorized Partner.
  • Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
    • Supports workforce development
      Connects employers with job seekers through recruitment resources and administers an On-the-Job Training (OJT) Grant Program to support regional workforce development.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Hosts First Friday Art Walk
      Hosts the monthly First Friday Art Walk in downtown Binghamton, featuring multiple exhibition spaces, free trolley tours from the Phelps Mansion, and discounted $5 event parking for six hours at the Water Street Parking Garage.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.62M
Contributions & grants$89K6%
Program service revenue$1.48M92%
Investment income$12K1%
Other revenue$32K
expenses
Total expenses$1.85M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$789K
Grants paid out$84K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.16M
Cash$730K
Investments$211K
Liabilities$393K
Net assets$771K
Liquid reserves6.1 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +4.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 24
  • ALISON DONNELLY — DIRECTOR
  • ANTHONY MAIONE — DIRECTOR
  • BRAD BENNETT — DIRECTOR
  • CAROLYN MANCINI — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID BONCZEK — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID SOBOTKA — DIRECTOR
  • JARED MACK — DIRECTOR
  • JENNIFER LUPO DESOUZA — DIRECTOR
  • JESSICA COX — SECRETARY (PART YEAR)
  • JOHN M CARRIGG — DIRECTOR
  • JON SARRA — IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN
  • KATHRYN CONNERTON — SECRETARY
  • KEVIN BLAKE — CHAIRMAN
  • KIRK GRAVELY — DIRECTOR
  • MARC NEWMAN — DIRECTOR
  • MELISSA KLINKO — DIRECTOR
  • MIKE VANBRUNT — DIRECTOR
  • NAIMA KRADJIAN — DIRECTOR
  • PATRICIA NILSEN — DIRECTOR
  • ROBERT DYKEMA — ASSISTANT TREASURER
  • SCOTT KURKOSKI — TREASURER
  • SCOTT WEISSMANN — DIRECTOR
  • SHEILA DOYLE — CHAIRMAN-ELECT
  • TIM STRONG — DIRECTOR
relationships · 30

Who they work with

  • AWS Partner — Provides cloud computing credits to graduates of the Digital Accelerator Program.
  • Broadway In Binghamton Network — Program operated under the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce to bring Broadway productions to the region.
  • Broome County Arts Council Partner — Collaborates on promoting the Business of Art Workshop Series for artists and arts administrators.
  • Broome County Arts Council Partner — Collaborates with the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce to present the First Friday Art Walk.
  • Broome County Arts Council Partner — Collaborates with the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce to promote and support the First Friday Art Walk in downtown Binghamton.
  • Broome County Government Government — Provides financial and logistical support for the First Friday Art Walk program.
  • Broome County Government Government — Provides support for the First Friday Art Walk program.
  • CarrieVee Partner — Speaker and session provider at the Women's Conference
  • Chenango Supply Co Inc Partner — Speaker and session provider at the Women's Conference
  • City of Binghamton Government — Provides financial and logistical support for the First Friday Art Walk program.
  • City of Binghamton Government — Provides support for the First Friday Art Walk program.
  • Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County Partner — Partnership to operate the Southern Tier Welcome Center and an official "I Love NY" Marketplace.
  • D5 Consulting Group Partner — Recognized and promoted as a member or affiliated organization achieving a professional certification.
  • D5 Consulting Group Partner — Speaker and session provider at the Women's Conference
  • Edward Jones Partner — Speaker and session provider at the Women's Conference
  • Greater Binghamton Education Outreach Program Partner — Collaborates on K-12 education and career readiness initiatives.
  • Leadership Alliance Partner — Collaborates with the Leadership Alliance to support members across career and business life cycles.
  • M&T Bank Partner — Title sponsor of the 2026-2027 Broadway season, supporting live theater in downtown Binghamton.
  • Mirabito Partner — Presenting sponsor of the Community Building Series events hosted by the Chamber.
  • Mothers & Babies Partner — Charity partner for the Women's Conference
  • Orderstack.io Partner — Provides software development credits to graduates of the Digital Accelerator Program.
  • PYRAMID Business Systems Partner — PYRAMID Business Systems is highlighted in a membership-related announcement published by the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce
  • Southern Tier Network Partner — Speaker and session provider at the Women's Conference
  • Tri-Cities Opera Partner — Collaborates with the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce to promote cultural events, such as the season finale of Verdi’s La Traviata.
  • Upstate United Coalition — Member of Upstate United, a bipartisan coalition of business and trade organizations advocating for upstate New York.
  • Vinhasa Partner — Speaker and session provider at the Women's Conference
  • Visions Credit Union Partner — Speaker and session provider at the Women's Conference
  • Visit Binghamton Partner — Collaborates on tourism, convention sales, film office, and member engagement activities.
  • Yoga Body Shop Partner — Speaker and session provider at the Women's Conference
  • iA Partner — Presenting sponsor of the Women's Conference
strategies · 4

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.

  • Empowerment Through Professional and Personal Development
    methodology: empowerment_through_connection
    By offering practical tools and skill-building opportunities, the chamber supports women's and creative professionals' growth, because access to development resources increases confidence, career advancement, and entrepreneurial success.
  • Member-Driven Economic Development
    methodology: member_driven_development
    By leveraging member-driven programs, strategic community partnerships, and political advocacy, the chamber stimulates local business growth and attracts new businesses, because collective action and representation amplify regional economic impact.
  • Network Access as Growth Accelerator
    methodology: network_access
    By providing accelerated access to key business contacts and opportunities, the chamber increases member growth potential, because strong networks reduce barriers to collaboration, resources, and market visibility.
  • Policy Influence Through Strategic Partnerships
    methodology: policy_influence_through_partnership
    By building partnerships with local elected officials, the chamber influences public policy to drive economic growth, innovation, and investment, because aligned public-private advocacy creates favorable conditions for business development.