named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Organizes a community parade each March featuring local businesses, schools, and organizations, with a Grand Marshal and sponsored by local businesses
Community Scholarship Program
Provides scholarships to students, supporting local youth and strengthening ties with schools and families
Firefighters of the Year Awards Luncheon
Annual event honoring local firefighters from Massapequa and North Massapequa Fire Departments, sponsored by local organizations
Massapequa Community Street Festival
Hosts an annual street festival on lower Broadway with food vendors, music, family activities, and local exhibitors to promote community and commerce
Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
Hosts public and private ribbon-cutting events to celebrate new or expanding member businesses, promoting visibility and community engagement
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Community Festival & Event Production 2 activities
- Organize and host the Annual Massapequa Community Street FestivalHosts the Annual Massapequa Community Street Festival on lower Broadway, featuring food vendors, music, family activities, and community engagement. The 2026 event was held on June 7.
- Sponsor and promote community eventsSponsors local events such as the Village of Massapequa Park Fireworks Celebration at Mansfield Park and promotes downtown areas in connection with major regional events like the 2025 Ryder Cup.
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Business Community Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocate for local business interests with government entitiesAdvocates on behalf of local businesses before Town, County, and State legislators to support employer rights, cost control, and improved business conditions. Participated in a press conference related to the 2025 Ryder Cup in Nassau County.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Award annual scholarships to studentsAdministers an annual scholarship program awarding at least one $1,000 scholarship to a student recipient each year.
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Annual Cultural Parade Organization 1 activity
- Host the annual St. Patrick’s Day ParadeOrganizes and hosts the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, including the Second Annual event on March 14, 2026, with a route from Broadway and Jerusalem Avenue south to Veterans Boulevard, celebrating Irish pride and local community spirit.
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Member Business Referral & Discount Programs 1 activity
- Operate a business referral and online directory serviceProvides a free online directory listing for all members and operates a business referral system that responds to public inquiries through multiple channels to promote member businesses.
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Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Support 1 activity
- Provide ribbon-cutting ceremonies for member businessesOffers ribbon-cutting ceremonies exclusively to current chamber members in good standing, with events limited to one per week. Examples include ceremonies for Mercato Kitchen and Bloom Pilates Studio.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Recognize local first responders at annual awards eventsHonors outstanding local firefighters from the Massapequa and North Massapequa Fire Departments at the Annual Firefighters of the Year Awards Luncheon.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Respond to local weather emergenciesResponded to winter weather challenges, including snowstorms and a recent blizzard, to support the Massapequa community during adverse conditions.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$122K
Contributions & grants$17K14%
Program service revenue$17K14%
Investment income——
Other revenue$22K
expenses
Total expenses$108K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$40K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$114K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$114K
4 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -8.3%
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- Bloom Pilates Studio Partner — Chamber member organization for which the Chamber hosted a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony.
- Brian Kilmeade Partner — Served as Grand Marshal for the Second Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
- Coastal Collision & Towing Partner — Sponsor of the St. Patrick's Day Parade.
- Embassy Diner Partner — Main Event Sponsor of the St. Patrick's Day Parade.
- Embassy Diner Partner — Served as Main Event Sponsor for the Second Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
- Inc. Village of Massapequa Park Partner — Collaborated with the Chamber to host the Fireworks Celebration at Mansfield Park.
- Investment Insight Wealth Management Partner — Sponsored the Annual Firefighters of the Year Awards Luncheon.
- LifeVac Partner — Emerald Isle Sponsor of the St. Patrick's Day Parade.
- Long Island Press Partner — Sponsor of the St. Patrick's Day Parade.
- Massapequa Fire Department Partner — Partnered with the Chamber through recognition at the Firefighters of the Year Awards Luncheon.
- Mercato Kitchen Partner — Chamber member for which the Chamber hosted a 10-year anniversary ribbon-cutting ceremony.
- Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce Coalition — Jointly participated in the Ryder Cup press conference as part of a regional chamber network.
- Nassau County Department of Health Government — Requires food vendors to hold a Nassau County Health Permit to participate in Chamber events.
- Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman Government — Collaborated with the Chamber on a press conference for the 2025 Ryder Cup.
- Nassau County Police Department Government — Represented at the press conference by Commissioner Patrick Ryder in connection with the 2025 Ryder Cup.
- North Massapequa Fire Department Partner — Partnered with the Chamber through recognition at the Firefighters of the Year Awards Luncheon.
- Residents of the Massapequas Partner — Collaborates with local residents to support community and business interests.
- Schneps Media Partner — Board member Angela Shirian represents Schneps Media, indicating a partnership through leadership involvement.
- TLC Companions Partner — Emerald Isle Sponsor of the St. Patrick's Day Parade.
- Total Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Partner — Sponsor of the St. Patrick's Day Parade.
- Whole Foods Partner — Member of the Massapequa Chamber of Commerce.
- local elected officials Partner — Invites local elected officials to attend ribbon-cutting ceremonies alongside Chamber officers and directors.
strategies · 1
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.
- Relationship-Driven Business Growthmethodology: relationship-driven_business_developmentBy fostering strong interpersonal relationships among member businesses, the Chamber increases opportunities for collaboration, referrals, and economic growth, because trust and familiarity lead to greater business engagement and retention within the network.