named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Associate Member Roster
Directory of vendor and service provider members organized by product and service categories, facilitating business connections within the convenience store industry
Lobbying and Government Relations
Advocacy services provided through member firms to represent the industry before New York State government agencies and regulators
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Trade Association Advocacy & Compliance 2 activities
- Advocacy campaigns on state-level policy issuesOrganizes press conferences, mobilizes supporters, and advocates directly with lawmakers on legislative issues affecting the convenience store industry, such as opposing a proposed 75 percent tax on nicotine pouches.
- Trade association representation for NY convenience storesOperates as a trade association representing over 100 retail member companies operating more than 1,600 convenience stores in New York State, advocating on their behalf since 1986 to shape a favorable operating environment.
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Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 1 activity
- Awarding the NYACS Emmy Seng ScholarshipFunds and awards the annual $2,000 NYACS Emmy Seng Scholarship to undergraduate students who are employees or family members of employees at NYACS member companies.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Industry events and networkingOrganizes a trade show and convention, an annual Fall Conference, and other events where members can view new products, attend educational seminars, network, examine industry trends, and recognize vendor partners.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Information dissemination to membersProvides members with a complimentary quarterly newsletter, weekly e-bulletin containing industry news, a Buyer's Guide of associate member companies, and maintains an industry calendar available via webcal subscription and iCal download.
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Member-Exclusive Resource Access 1 activity
- Member business support and capacity buildingProvides members with access to business solutions, regulatory knowledge, forums for collaboration, and opportunities to participate in committees, along with tools, resources, and reference materials to support daily operations.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Training and education programs for membersOffers discounted online training programs for members and their employees on topics including responsible tobacco sales and sexual harassment prevention, and supports next-generation leadership through education, networking, and collaboration opportunities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$831K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$768K92%
Investment income$43K5%
Other revenue$20K
expenses
Total expenses$710K
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$221K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$953K
Cash$208K
Investments$729K
Liabilities$137K
Net assets$816K
Liquid reserves15.8 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -4.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALISON RITCHIE | PRESIDENT | 40 | $91K |
board members · 15
- BEN BURDS — DIRECTOR
- BILL TENCZA — DIRECTOR
- BRIAN STONE — DIRECTOR
- CASE MARSHALL — DIRECTOR
- CHRISTIAN KING — PAST BOARD C
- DON NEUGEBAUER — TREASURER
- DYSON WILLIAMS — DIRECTOR
- LENNY SMITH — DIRECTOR
- LUCAS DUGGAN — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL CLIFFORD — DIRECTOR
- MICKEY JAMAL — DIRECTOR
- PAT SUPRENANT — DIRECTOR
- PETER ELLIOTT JR — BOARD CHAIR
- SANDRO D'INTRONO — DIRECTOR
- TARIQ KHAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- ADG Partner — Parent company of ADG Creative, which provides web design and development services to NYACS.
- ADG Creative Partner — Web design and development partner for NYACS
- ADG Creative Partner — Web design and development partner for NYACS.
- Altria Partner — Sponsor of NYACS events or programs.
- Associate Membership Partner — Companies that supply products, equipment, and services to convenience stores
- Business Council of New York State Partner — Collaborates with the Business Council of New York State on tracking and evaluating proposed legislation affecting cost of living and business operations.
- McLane Partner — Sponsor of NYACS events or programs.
- NYACS Scholarship Foundation Partner — Administers the NYACS Emmy Seng Scholarship program on behalf of NYACS.
- National Association of Convenience Stores Partner — Works closely with the National Association of Convenience Stores on industry issues.
- PMI US Partner — Sponsor of NYACS events or programs.
- Ready Training Online Partner — Provides online training content and platform for member training programs.
- Reynolds ABT Partner — Sponsor of NYACS events or programs.
- Sunoco Partner — Sponsor of NYACS events or programs.
- Tripifoods Partner — Sponsor of NYACS events or programs.
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.
- Industry Capacity Building Through Collaborationmethodology: retailer_supplier_collaborationBy fostering collaboration among retailers, suppliers, and stakeholders, the organization strengthens the entire convenience store ecosystem, because shared knowledge, resources, and coordinated action improve operational resilience and industry sustainability.
- Member-Driven Collective Advocacymethodology: member_driven_trade_associationBy uniting convenience store owners in a trade association model, the organization amplifies member influence on policy and industry conditions, because collective action produces stronger advocacy outcomes than individual efforts.