named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Golf Tournament
Fundraising event supporting the chamber's scholarship fund and local Dollars for Scholars program.
Business Before and After Hours
Regular networking program designed to promote local retail businesses and foster connections among chamber members.
Liverpool Is The Place (LITP) Summer Concert Series
Community cultural event series held on Monday and Wednesday evenings in Johnson Park, featuring live music and concessions, aimed at bringing together residents and visitors of all ages.
Red Carpet Team
Member outreach and retention program offering mentorship, ribbon-cutting attendance, and new member orientation to strengthen chamber engagement.
Training for Business Growth / Brown Bag Seminars
Ongoing educational series and seminars providing professional development and business growth support for small and start-up businesses.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Facilitates business networking and member engagementProvides networking opportunities through programs such as Business Before and After Hours, monthly luncheons, seminars, and the Brown Bag series to support member growth and connection. Offers orientation, mentorship, and retention programs for new members and operates an Ambassadors Group to support ribbon cuttings, open houses, and business anniversaries.
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Free Outdoor Music Concerts 1 activity
- Organizes community concert seriesProduces and operates a summer concert series held at Johnson Park and the Liverpool library, with concerts on Monday and Wednesday nights, drawing average attendance of 400 people per event to promote cultural engagement and community gathering.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Organizes fundraising events for scholarshipsHosts an annual golf outing and other events such as Trunk or Treat to generate revenue, with proceeds supporting the Liverpool Chamber and funding scholarships for Liverpool High School seniors through the Dollars for Scholars program.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Produces member and community communicationsCreates and distributes newsletter content featuring thematic planning, interviews, and articles to enhance communication between businesses and the broader community.
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Community Service and Charitable Outreach 1 activity
- Provides community donation collection servicesOperates a 24/7 donation drop-off point on its premises for the Rescue Mission, facilitating community contributions through a publicly accessible trunk on the porch.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Runs member recognition and awards programsConducts monthly nominations and community voting via the Chamber website to select and recognize outstanding member businesses, announcing winners on the first Member Monday of each month and awarding congratulatory certificates.
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Regional Tourism Promotion 1 activity
- Supports business development and community infrastructureProvides tourism promotion, demographic data for business relocation, and responds to hundreds of annual consumer inquiries about local lodging, dining, stores, and services. Historically supported economic development initiatives such as attracting General Electric to Electronics Park and participating in the Business Incubator Project at the Gleason Mansion.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$58K
Contributions & grants$22K39%
Program service revenue$8K13%
Investment income$1980%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$56K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$28K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$42K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$20K
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -26.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucretia Hudzinski | Executive Director | 20 | $19K |
board members · 6
- Annette Sherwood-Fischer — Director
- Frieda Weeks — Director
- Jennifer Covert — Director
- Mark Roberts — Director
- Tess Kenney — Director
- Yvonne McCool — Director
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Better Business Bureau Partner — Member organization that supports the BBB’s efforts to ensure fair treatment of businesses and consumers.
- CNY Arts Funder — Provides grant funding that supports the summer concert series.
- Chamber Red Carpet Team Partner — Team responsible for nominating member businesses for monthly awards
- Dollars for Scholars Partner — Supports local scholarship efforts through funding and annual Golf Tournament proceeds.
- Liverpool Dollars for Scholars Partner — Partner organization that receives revenue from the annual golf outing to fund scholarships for Liverpool High School seniors.
- Liverpool is The Place Partner — Collaborative initiative co-organizing community concerts and volunteer opportunities in Liverpool.
- Main Street Wealth Management Partner — Hosts the Chair of the Marketing Team, Robert Just, representing Main Street Wealth Management
- Main Street Wealth Management Partner — Member organization whose representative chairs the Marketing Committee.
- Rescue Mission Partner — Partner organization for which the chamber collects donations via a drop-off trunk on its premises.
- Salvation Army Partner — Donor Relations Director from Salvation Army serves as chair of the Red Carpet Team.
- Salvation Army Partner — Hosts the Chair of the Red-Carpet Committee, Anita Leitgeb, representing Salvation Army
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 Engagement Through Cultural Eventsmethodology: cultural_event_engagementBy hosting inclusive, free cultural events, the Chamber strengthens community cohesion and local support for businesses, because shared public experiences build trust, broaden participation, and create sponsorship engagement across sectors.
- Networking-Driven Business Growthmethodology: exposure-driven growthBy creating structured networking opportunities and increasing member visibility, the Chamber stimulates business growth and market expansion, because enhanced exposure strengthens customer loyalty and fosters new commercial relationships.
- Peer Mentorship for Entrepreneurial Developmentmethodology: peer_mentorship_for_startupsBy connecting emerging businesses with experienced members, the Chamber supports startup resilience and growth, because direct guidance and role modeling improve business practices and confidence in new entrepreneurs.