named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
After Business Mixers
Monthly networking events hosted at local businesses to connect members and strengthen community ties
Business Support & Resources
Provides access to SBDC, SCORE, and Business Transition services; offers fax, copy services, and seminars
Commerce Card Discount Program
Partnership with North Country Chamber of Commerce offering discounts to members across the North Country region
Member Monday
Monthly social media campaign highlighting 3–4 member businesses with visits, photos, and promotions
Ticonderoga Area Farmers Market
Chamber members receive free vendor access; pre-registration required
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Professional Networking Events 2 activities
- Facilitate networking and professional developmentHosts monthly After Business Mixers, business seminars, and informational meetings for members. Supports the Young Professionals Network (ages 21–45) to foster networking, recreation, and volunteer opportunities. Provides access to regional business expertise and training events.
- Operate volunteer ambassador and committee programsRuns an Ambassador Program that supports Chamber events, builds relationships with local businesses, and serves as an informational resource. Organizes multiple committees focused on business networking, marketing, tourism, fundraising, awards, and economic development.
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Regional Economic Development Initiatives 1 activity
- Advocate for economic development and sustainabilityEngages in partnerships and advocacy efforts to support regional economic development, sustainability, and community vitality in the Ticonderoga area.
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Digital Communications and Content Management 1 activity
- Conduct marketing and communications for community and business relationsConducts marketing campaigns, manages communication initiatives, and organizes events to support public, business, and community relations in the Ticonderoga area.
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Event and Production Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Coordinate event and project support for local organizationsAssists area organizations with events and projects, responds to community and visitor inquiries, and maintains an online calendar of events. Provides logistical and promotional support to enhance community collaboration.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Host community events and festivalsPlans, organizes, and hosts free community events and festivals including Midsummer Nights, North Country Christmas, Small Business Saturday, and a community appreciation dinner. Also coordinates centennial anniversary celebrations from 2022 to 2025 and other recurring events to promote community vitality.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Manage membership and member servicesProvides membership services focused on growth and retention, including organizing member-exclusive events such as a travel trip to the Canadian Rockies and offering benefits that support local business engagement.
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Local Food Market Operation 1 activity
- Operate Ticonderoga Area Farmers MarketOrganizes and operates the Ticonderoga Area Farmers Market in downtown Ticonderoga, including facilitating community events such as live music, children's activities, and local vendor engagement. The 2025 market season is explicitly planned and promoted.
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Visitor Information and Trip Planning Services 1 activity
- Provide visitor services and tourism promotionProvides visitor information through a directory, visitor’s guide, and self-guided walking tour materials, including a historic marker trail and hiking trail guidance. Promotes tourism by highlighting local attractions and outdoor experiences in the Adirondacks and operates or supports the Lake Champlain Region Visitors Center.
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Small Business Technical Assistance 1 activity
- Support local businesses and economic developmentProvides resources, information, and direct support to established and prospective businesses, including business referrals, outreach, retention, and recruitment. Offers small business support services such as free faxing, discounted copying, and access to regional expertise.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$223K
Contributions & grants$181K81%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$410%
Other revenue$41K
expenses
Total expenses$263K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$178K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$100K
Cash$100K
Investments$0
Liabilities$85K
Net assets$15K
Liquid reserves4.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -5.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 14
- ALLISON KAUPELIS — CHAIRPERSON
- ANGELA BROWN — DIRECTOR
- KATIE ALEXANDER — 3RD VICE CHAIR
- KRISTIN TRUE — 2ND VICE CHAIR
- KYE PERRY — DIRECTOR
- LAURIE COSSEY — TREASUER
- MARK BARBER — DIRECTOR
- MATTHEW MANERI — DIRECTOR
- RENEE SCUDERI — 1ST VICE CHAIR
- RIKKI GALUSHA — SECRETARY
- ROBERT PORTER — DIRECTOR
- SELENA LEMAY-KLIPPEL — DIRECTOR
- SHYLAH GRANGER — DIRECTOR
- WALT LENDER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 49
Who they work with
- Adirondack Economic Development Corporation Partner — Collaborates on business support and economic development services
- Adirondack Economic Development Corporation Partner — Partner in regional economic development initiatives
- Adirondack North Country Association Partner — Regional planning and economic development collaborator
- Adirondack North Country Association – Center For Businesses In Transition Partner — Provides business transition services to TACC members
- Adirondack Trail Riders Partner — Collaborates on tourism and outdoor recreation promotion
- Adirondack Trail Riders Partner — Partnership supporting local recreation and tourism initiatives
- Ambassadors Network — Member volunteers who support organizational outreach and engagement activities.
- Board of Directors Network — Internal governance body involved in organizational leadership and decision-making.
- Board of Directors/Ambassadors Network — Collaborates with the Board of Directors and Ambassadors to support organizational leadership and outreach.
- Center For Businesses In Transition Partner — Collaborates on business continuity and transition support services
- Chamber Explorations Partner — Partner organization collaborating on the TACC Travel Program.
- Crown Point Chamber Partner — Formerly a separate entity that merged into the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce after five years of collaboration.
- Dan Rabideau Partner — Provides live music performances at the Ticonderoga Area Farmers Market.
- Erin Mullen Partner — Point of contact for sponsorship inquiries for the TACC Annual Fundraiser Dinner & Auction and the Ticonderoga Area North Country Christmas event.
- Essex County Industrial Development Agency Government — Coordinates on economic development and business recruitment programs
- Essex County Industrial Development Agency (ECIDA) Government — Works closely with TACC on economic development and business growth initiatives
- Fort Ticonderoga Partner — Collaborates by promoting Fort Ticonderoga as a key historic and tourist site in the region.
- Lake Champlain Lake George Regional Planning Board Government — Collaborates on regional planning and sustainable development efforts
- Lake Champlain Region Visitor Center Government — Official affiliation through the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST)
- Lake Champlain Region Visitors Center Partner — Affiliated partner providing visitor information and regional promotion.
- Lake Champlain Region Visitors Center Partner — Affiliated with the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce to support regional tourism.
- Lake Champlain Region Visitors Center Partner — Collaborates to provide visitor information and regional exhibits at the base of the Champlain Bridge.
- Matthew Courtright Partner — President & CEO of TICONDEROGA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, primary contact for committee involvement and volunteer opportunities.
- National Grid Economic Development Programs Partner — Partners on energy-related economic development initiatives
- North Country Chamber of Commerce Network — Regional chamber network member for coordinated advocacy and programming
- North Country Living Magazine Partner — Featured in publication
- North Country Small Business Development Center Partner — Collaborates on small business workshops and client meetings; described as an invaluable partner.
- North Country Small Business Development Center Partner — Provides business support and professional expertise to TACC members
- PRIDE of Ticonderoga Partner — Collaborates on community and economic development efforts
- PRIDE of Ticonderoga Partner — Partners on community beautification and downtown improvement initiatives
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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.
- Collective Impact Through Member Collaborationmethodology: collective-impactBy uniting local business members and leaders in a cooperative community model, the Chamber drives collective economic growth and community resilience, because shared investment, collaboration, and leadership development strengthen both the business ecosystem and long-term regional sustainability.
- Destination Marketing for Tourism-Driven Economic Growthmethodology: tourism-driven_economic_developmentBy promoting the region's year-round scenic, historical, cultural, and recreational assets through coordinated destination marketing, the Chamber increases visitor attraction and supports local businesses, because tourism generates direct economic activity and sustains regional growth.
- Strategic Partnerships and Advocacy for Economic Sustainabilitymethodology: partnership-driven economic developmentBy forming strategic partnerships and engaging in advocacy, the Chamber advances economic development and long-term sustainability, because coordinated action and policy influence create favorable conditions for business growth and regional resilience.