named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Awards Gala
Event recognizing outstanding businesses and citizens, including the Innovative Business Award and Culture and Arts Award
Business in the Spotlight
Quarterly award and recognition program highlighting member businesses
Friday Morning Mingles
Monthly networking events for local business members to connect and share opportunities
John Nowicki Memorial Golf Tournament
Annual fundraising golf tournament benefiting the Friends of the Chili and Gates Public Libraries
Ribbon Cuttings
Public ceremonies to welcome and promote new businesses in the Gates-Chili region
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Business Member Promotion Services 2 activities
- Provides promotional and visibility tools for member businessesOperates a “Shop Local” initiative and maintains an online member directory with website links to increase visibility for local businesses across sectors including retail, education, government, and community services.
- Represents and promotes local businesses in the Gates-Chili regionAdvocates for and enhances the visibility of businesses in the Gates and Chili communities through membership representation, promotional initiatives, and regional business engagement.
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Regional Economic Development Initiatives 1 activity
- Facilitates business collaboration and stakeholder engagementSupports collaboration among local businesses, government, and community institutions to advance economic development and community vitality in Gates and Chili.
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Hosts annual awards gala and community recognition programsOrganizes an annual Community Awards Dinner Gala to recognize individuals, groups, and businesses for contributions to the community in categories such as Beautification, Economic Development, Youth Leadership, Culture & Arts, and Outstanding Citizen, with a quarterly “Business in the Spotlight” award.
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Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
- Offers health insurance benefits to small businesses and sole proprietorsPartners with Greece Chamber Benefits Partners to provide access to health, dental, and vision insurance plans from providers including Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, MVP Health Care, and Guardian for local small businesses and sole proprietors.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Organizes and hosts networking and community eventsHosts regular events including Friday Morning Mingles, ribbon cuttings, groundbreakings, open houses, and member meetings featuring speakers to foster business connections and community engagement.
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Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
- Organizes annual golf tournament benefiting public librariesHosts an annual golf tournament at Brook Lea Country Club that raises thousands of dollars, with proceeds directed to support the Gates and Chili Public Libraries.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Produces communications and event documentation for membersDistributes a newsletter and maintains a photo gallery to share updates, events, and activities with members and the broader community.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$9K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$2K20%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$9K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$21K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$21K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -28.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 8
- Anna Iseman — Director
- Christopher Dailey — Director
- Cosmo Giunta — Director
- Jacob Hale — Director
- Jennifer Lowden — Director
- Lisa Huck — Director
- Mike Giugno — Director
- Tracy DiFlorio — Director
relationships · 34
Who they work with
- Ahrens Benefits Company Partner — Provides health, dental, and vision insurance benefits to Chamber members.
- Bene-Care Partner — Ron Stade from Bene-Care serves as a director on the board.
- Brook Lea Country Club Partner — Host venue for the Chamber's annual Golf Tournament.
- Brook-Lea Country Club Partner — Hosts the Chamber's annual Summer Golf Tournament and previously hosted the Christmas Party.
- Canandaigua National Bank - Chili Branch Partner — Sponsor of the Lunch Buffet at the annual golf tournament.
- Canandaiqua National Bank Partner — Suzanne Wedgwood from Canandaiqua National Bank serves as a director on the board.
- ChamberMaster Government — Technology provider for the Chamber's website; mentioned in site attribution.
- ChamberMaster Government — Technology provider for the chamber's website and operations.
- Chili Public Library Partner — Jennifer Lowden from Chili Public Library serves as a director on the board.
- Chili Public Library Partner — Recognized through the Elisa Martin Outstanding Citizen Award for its former director, indicating institutional connection.
- Churchville Chili Central School District Partner — Matt DeAmaral from Churchville Chili Central School District serves as Treasurer on the board.
- Dynamic Elite Athletics Partner — Lisa Huck from Dynamic Elite Athletics serves as Programming Chair on the board.
- Evolution Marketing Partner — Natasha Polito from Evolution Marketing serves as Marketing Chair on the board.
- Excellus Blue-Cross Shield Partner — Insurance provider offering health plans to chamber members through a partnership with Greece Chamber Benefits Partners.
- Friends of the Chili Public Library Partner — Beneficiary organization of the annual golf tournament fundraiser.
- Friends of the Gates Public Library Partner — Beneficiary organization of the annual golf tournament fundraiser.
- Gates Chili Performing Arts Center Partner — Recipient of the Culture and Arts Award, indicating a recognized partnership or collaboration with the Chamber.
- Gates Public Library Partner — Recognized by the Chamber with a Special Recognition Award for its 65th anniversary.
- Greece Chamber Benefits Partners Partner — Partner organization providing access to health, dental, and vision insurance plans for chamber members.
- Guardian Partner — Insurance provider offering vision and dental plans to chamber members through a partnership with Greece Chamber Benefits Partners.
- MVP Health Care Partner — Insurance provider offering health plans to chamber members through a partnership with Greece Chamber Benefits Partners.
- Matthew Buses Partner — Sponsor and supporter of the Gold Sponsorship level for the golf tournament.
- Morgan's Crossing Partner — Host venue for the annual golf tournament.
- Open Door Mission Partner — Anna Valeria from Open Door Mission serves as a director on the board.
- Public libraries of Gates and Chili Partner — Receives proceeds from the annual golf tournament.
- Roberts Wesleyan University Partner — J.P. Anderson from Roberts Wesleyan University serves as a director on the board.
- Rochester Business Alliance Network — Former suburban council member of the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce, later known as the Rochester Business Alliance, until becoming independent in 2005.
- SEI Design Partner — Sponsor and supporter of the Gold Sponsorship level for the golf tournament.
- Taylor Heating and Cooling Partner — Zachary Utech from Taylor Heating and Cooling serves as Vice-President/Membership Chair on the board.
- The Gatherings at Morgan's Crossing Partner — Venue partner hosting the Chamber's annual Community Awards Dinner Gala.
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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.
- Collaborative Community Development through Business Engagementmethodology: collaborative_community_developmentBy engaging local businesses and organizations in joint initiatives, the Chamber helps build world-class communities, because cross-sector collaboration amplifies impact on quality of life and civic engagement beyond what any single entity can achieve.
- Membership-Driven Collaboration for Economic Vitalitymethodology: membership_driven_collaborationBy organizing local businesses into a membership-based network, the Chamber fosters collaboration, shared resources, and collective advocacy, because structured business engagement produces stronger economic development outcomes than isolated efforts.