named programs · 9 · from sources
What they call their work
Classic Car Night
Monthly summer event showcasing rare, antique, and vintage vehicles in Memorial Park, encouraging visitors to explore local shops and restaurants.
Exotic Car Night
Annual event on August 6 highlighting high-end automotive engineering and design along Main Street, co-presented with community partners.
Halloween Parade
Annual Halloween parade held on October 24 (rain date October 25) at 5:30pm, drawing costumed participants and spectators to downtown Nyack.
Holiday Gift Fair
Annual holiday shopping event at the Hudson Market on December 10 featuring local artisans and merchants selling hand-crafted gifts.
Holiday Lights
Seasonal celebration on December 5 featuring musical performances and community gatherings to mark the holiday season.
Nyack Farmers Market
Weekly outdoor market held every Thursday year-round in the Main Street parking lot, operating from 8am to 2pm April–November and 9am–1pm December–March.
SeptemberFest Street Fair
Annual street fair on September 13 featuring over 200 vendors, live entertainment, food, and shopping along Main Street and Broadway.
SpringFest Street Fair
Spring kickoff event on April 12 featuring live music including a performance by Pedro Capo, hundreds of vendors, food, and family activities on Main Street and Broadway.
Summer Sidewalk Sale
Village-wide retail promotion on August 18 offering discounts and specials across dozens of local stores and restaurants from noon to 7:00pm.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Community Festival & Event Production 3 activities
- Hosts annual Halloween ParadeOrganizes and hosts the annual Halloween Parade in Nyack on October 24, with a rain date of October 25, as a community event.
- Hosts annual street festivals and fairsOrganizes and hosts multiple annual street fairs including SeptemberFest, SpringFest, and a village-wide summer sidewalk sale, featuring over 200 vendors, live entertainment, food, and outdoor dining.
- Organizes holiday-themed eventsHosts holiday events including a Holiday Gift Fair and holiday celebration with live musical performances, local artisans, hand-crafted gifts, and special discounts.
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Business Community Advocacy 1 activity
- Conducts advocacy for local merchants and businessesAdvocates on behalf of members at Village Board and Planning Board meetings, focusing on issues including parking, street fairs, policing, retail mix planning, and the marketing of Nyack.
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Organized Vehicle Show Events 1 activity
- Hosts Classic and Exotic Car eventsOrganizes and hosts annual car-focused events including Classic Car Night and Exotic Car Night on Main Street in Nyack, featuring public viewing of high-end automobiles.
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Local Food Market Operation 1 activity
- Organizes and hosts the Nyack Farmers MarketOperates a year-round outdoor farmers market every Thursday in the Main Street parking lot in Nyack, NY, with seasonal hours.
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Business Member Promotion Services 1 activity
- Provides promotional and logistical support for membersOffers Chamber members a free booth at the Farmers' Market once per season and generates over 15 million annual media impressions through event coverage, supporting local business visibility.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$154K
Contributions & grants$10K6%
Program service revenue$142K92%
Investment income——
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$180K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$95K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$95K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +7.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRISTAN DUNNIGAN | DIRECTOR | 5 | $1K |
board members · 5
- BEVERLY GOPIN — DIRECTOR
- JACK DUNNIGAN — DIRECTOR
- MARK BROWNSTEIN — DIRECTOR
- TERRY CLARKE — DIRECTOR
- TYRONE AZANEDO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 62
Who they work with
- ACADA Partner — Collaborates with ACADA, a local community organization, to support the health of Nyack’s community and businesses.
- Alain’s Petit Bistro Partner — Participating business in the Nyack Summer Sidewalk Sale.
- Alain’s Petit Bistro Partner — Participating business in the Spring Sidewalk Sale event.
- Antique Masters Partner — Participating business in the Nyack Summer Sidewalk Sale.
- Antique Masters Partner — Participating business in the Spring Sidewalk Sale event.
- Archive Home Partner — Participating business in the Nyack Summer Sidewalk Sale.
- Archive Home Partner — Participating business in the Spring Sidewalk Sale event.
- Bill Batson Partner — Author and contributor providing content related to the Halloween Parade event.
- Birchwood Center Partner — Participating business in the Spring Sidewalk Sale event.
- Breakfast & Burger Club Partner — Sponsor of the Holiday Lights event.
- Casa del Sol Partner — Participating business in the Nyack Summer Sidewalk Sale.
- Casa del Sol Partner — Participating business in the Spring Sidewalk Sale event.
- Casa di Umberto Partner — Participating business in the Nyack Summer Sidewalk Sale.
- Casa di Umberto Partner — Participating business in the Spring Sidewalk Sale event.
- Colin Holmes Partner — Participating business in the Nyack Summer Sidewalk Sale.
- Friends of the Nyacks Partner — Partners with Friends of the Nyacks to advance community and business interests in Nyack.
- Gallery of Metal and Stone Partner — Participating business in the Nyack Summer Sidewalk Sale.
- Gena Lisa Partner — Participating business in the Spring Sidewalk Sale event.
- Hickory Dickory Dock Partner — Participating business in the Nyack Summer Sidewalk Sale.
- Hudson Market Partner — Hosted the Holiday Gift Fair at the Hudson Market on Main Street.
- Keep Rockland Beautiful Partner — Partnered with the Chamber on Earth Day observance.
- Kenneth Zatz Pediatrics Partner — Sponsor of the Holiday Lights event.
- Main Street Beat Partner — Participating business in the Spring Sidewalk Sale event.
- Maria Luisa Boutique Partner — Participating business in the Nyack Summer Sidewalk Sale.
- Maria Luisa Boutique Partner — Participating business in the Spring Sidewalk Sale event.
- Montefiore Nyack Foundation Partner — Co-presenter of the Exotic Car Night event.
- Nyack Marketing Association Partner — Works with the Nyack Marketing Association to promote commerce and community vitality in Nyack.
- Nyack Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Partner — Sponsor of the Holiday Lights event.
- NyackMBD Partner — Collaborates on content creation and event promotion, as indicated by authorship of the event page.
- Optical Shop of Nyack Partner — Participating business in the Spring Sidewalk Sale event.
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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.
- Community Event-Driven Economic Engagementmethodology: community-event-driven-economic-engagementBy hosting recurring and themed community events that integrate local vendors, dining, and entertainment, we stimulate local economic activity because these events draw visitors who are encouraged to support nearby businesses, thereby increasing foot traffic and sales for brick-and-mortar shops.
- Local Business Representation in Governancemethodology: member-representation-in-governanceBy representing local business interests in government forums and planning processes, we increase their influence on policy and development decisions because structured advocacy ensures member voices shape community-level outcomes.