named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Business Climate Initiative
Program focused on improving the local business environment in Medina through networking, advocacy, and economic development support
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Business Community Advocacy 2 activities
- Improving the business climate in the Medina areaEngages in advocacy efforts to enhance the business environment in the Medina area, supporting local economic development and enterprise growth.
- Operates as a business association to advance the common good of local commerceFunctions as an association of businesses in and around Medina, New York, to support collaboration, education, growth, and profitability among members and to serve as a collective voice for improving the local business climate.
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Community Festival & Event Production 2 activities
- Organizes and promotes community events and festivalsPlans and hosts a variety of community events including the Medina Triennial, Blue Thursdays summer concerts, Enchanted Faery Festival, GLOW Out BBQ, Family Fun Fridays, Community Yard Sale, and other cultural and family-oriented gatherings to foster community engagement and economic vitality.
- Promotes community events during June and JulyActively promotes local community events and activities in Medina, NY during the months of June and July, including seasonal festivals and cultural programs.
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Business Improvement District Management 1 activity
- Enhances downtown Medina’s visual appeal and visitor experienceInstalls decorative, building-to-building displays on Main Street and promotes the historic downtown district to encourage visitation and discovery of local businesses and attractions.
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Business Member Promotion Services 1 activity
- Lists and promotes member businesses on its websiteMaintains an online directory of member organizations to increase visibility and support for local businesses in Medina.
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Local Food Market Operation 1 activity
- Operates the Medina Village Farmers’ MarketManages and runs the Medina Village Farmers’ Market, offering fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, and handmade items from regional vendors.
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Visitor & Business Guide Distribution 1 activity
- Produces promotional content to attract visitors and highlight local businessesCreates and distributes monthly blog posts and social media spotlights that feature local businesses, events, attractions, and community destinations to connect visitors with information about Medina, NY.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provides a calendar of local events hosted by member organizationsCurates and shares a calendar featuring events such as festive celebrations and cultural gatherings organized by member businesses and community groups in Medina.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$37K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$5K13%
Investment income$1K4%
Other revenue$158
expenses
Total expenses$31K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$3K
balance sheet
Total assets$87K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$71K
2 years on record · 2024–2025 · YoY revenue -21.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 3
- JESSE CUDZILLO — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL SNYDER — DIRECTOR
- WILLIAM BIXLER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- Facebook Partner — Platform used to share updates and engage with members and the public
- Orleans Community Health Partner — Co-presents Family Fun Fridays events with Medina Area Partnership
- Seneca Chief Partner — Collaborates to host the Seneca Chief replica boat for public educational programming on Erie Canal history.
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 Voice for Business Climate Improvementmethodology: collective_voiceBy uniting local businesses into a peer community and amplifying their collective voice, the organization improves the local business climate because shared advocacy and aggregated resources strengthen influence and drive systemic change.
- Community Engagement Through Storytelling and Event Promotionmethodology: community-driven engagementBy curating and promoting local events, businesses, and attractions through storytelling and visual content, the organization increases community engagement and visitation because narrative-driven outreach fosters emotional connection and awareness.
- Networked Collaboration to Drive Business Growthmethodology: networked_growthBy building a structured member network that enables collaboration and education, the organization drives business growth and profitability because peer learning and resource sharing enhance individual and collective business performance.