named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Career Presenters Program
Initiative connecting professionals with K–12 students to discuss career paths, industry trends, and skills needed for various roles, supporting workforce development and student engagement.
Chamber Coffee Connection
Monthly networking event for members held on the third Tuesday of each month, designed to generate business referrals and strengthen local connections.
Farm Fridays
Educational field trips to local farms that showcase modern agricultural operations and connect the community with Livingston County’s farming industry.
IN Livingston Business Expo
Annual event providing local businesses with a platform to showcase products and services, build relationships, and increase visibility.
The Connection Card
QR code-based marketing tool distributed to visitors, students, and employees that links users to local businesses in categories such as "Eat in Livingston", "Play in Livingston", "Shop in Livingston", and "Services in Livingston".
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Business Member Promotion Services 1 activity
- Connects newcomers with local businessesDistributes Connection Cards to guests at major hotel chains, incoming students at SUNY Geneseo and Genesee Community College, and employees at large local employers to foster early engagement with Chamber members.
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Visitor & Business Guide Distribution 1 activity
- Distributes community and business resourcesDistributes 30,000 printed copies of the Official IN Livingston Guide annually to all residences and businesses in the county and provides access to member mailing labels for promotional use.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Engages students in career explorationFacilitates classroom and event-based presentations where professionals share insights about their careers with students; organizes career day events with rotating 40-minute sessions to expose elementary, middle, and high school students to diverse career paths.
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Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance 1 activity
- Facilitates access to health insuranceProvides small businesses and individuals access to health insurance through partnerships with Excellus and MVP and is certified to facilitate enrollment via the New York State of Health Marketplace.
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Startup Acceleration & Business Growth Support 1 activity
- Hosts business education and development programsConducts workshops on business operations, leadership, succession planning, and AI-driven efficiency improvements; supports growth planning and process documentation through connections with service providers.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organizes annual community and business eventsPlans and hosts signature annual events including the FLX West Food Fest, Annual Farmer Neighbor Dinner, Leadership Golf Tournament, and IN Livingston Business Expo to promote community engagement and economic development.
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County and Regional Agricultural Fair Management 1 activity
- Organizes educational farm toursOrganizes "Farm Fridays" field trips to connect community members with local agricultural operations, such as the event held at Triple H Farms in Geneseo on May 29.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Organizes member engagement and networking eventsHosts monthly networking events on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, ribbon cutting ceremonies for new or expanding businesses, and facilitates business introductions to the community and other members.
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Workplace DEI Research and Training 1 activity
- Provides professional training and compliance resourcesOffers online anti-sexual harassment training to members through a partnership with New Haven Consulting Group and hosted informational workshops on initiatives like Light Up Livingston broadband expansion.
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Recognizes leadership and community contributionsHosts the annual ATHENA Awards to recognize women leaders in Livingston County and highlights stories and impact of Chamber members through a Member Spotlight feature.
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Business Community Advocacy 1 activity
- Represents local businessesRepresents over 600 member businesses in Livingston County, advocating for their interests and fostering a supportive business environment.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$994K
Contributions & grants$143K14%
Program service revenue$236K24%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$612K
expenses
Total expenses$1.04M
Program expenses68%
Admin / overhead32%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$286K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$431K
Cash$418K
Investments$0
Liabilities$90K
Net assets$341K
Liquid reserves4.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -12.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Lane | President/CEO | 35 | $110K |
board members · 16
- Amy Churchfield — Director
- Craig Phelps — Director
- Edmund Russell — Director
- Greg Bump — Director
- Jen Gregory — Secretary
- Joe Bucci Jr — At-Large Member
- Joe Yantachka — Vice Chair
- John Prince — Director
- Julie Buehler — At-Large Member
- Katie Schreiner — Board Chair
- Leslie Summers — Director
- Mary Ellyn Merle — Treasurer
- Meghan Rodwell — Director
- Paul Morrell — Director
- Seana Ellis — Director
- Tammy West — At-Large Member
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Empire Access Partner — Featured as a Chamber member in the Member Spotlight program.
- Empire Access Partner — Partnered with the Chamber to host an informational workshop on fiber internet expansion.
- Excellus Partner — Partner organization through which the Chamber provides access to health insurance.
- Genesee Community College Partner — Distributes Connection Cards to incoming students.
- Livingston County Chamber of Commerce I Network — Primary business organization representing over 600 members in Livingston County.
- Livingston County Education Alliance Partner — Collaborates with the Chamber on annual fundraising efforts
- MVP Partner — Partner organization through which the Chamber provides access to health insurance.
- New Haven Consulting Group Partner — Partner organization that developed the online anti-sexual harassment training offered to chamber members.
- New York State of Health Marketplace Government — State-affiliated marketplace with which the Chamber is certified to facilitate health insurance access.
- SUNY Geneseo Partner — Distributes Connection Cards to incoming freshmen.
- School District Partner — Collaborates with school districts to implement career presentation programs tailored to student needs.
- Triple H Farms Partner — Hosted the chamber's Farm Friday event and shared insights into crop farming operations.
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.
- Experiential Community and Industry Engagementmethodology: on-site_engagementBy bringing community members and businesses into direct, on-site contact with local farms and industries, we build mutual understanding and support for local economic sectors, because firsthand experience fosters connection and long-term engagement more effectively than passive information.
- Peer Network-Driven Business Developmentmethodology: peer_network_supportBy connecting business owners through peer networks and member-driven events, we foster trusted relationships that lead to business referrals and collective problem-solving, because shared experience and direct connection are more effective at driving growth than individual outreach.