named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Adopt A Plot
Beautification initiative where members maintain green spaces, planters, and gardens throughout the village to enhance downtown appearance
Concerts in the Park
Free summer concert series held in Wiswall Park to promote community engagement and attract visitors to downtown Ballston Spa
Farmers’ Market
Seasonal market providing local vendors a venue to sell fresh produce and goods, supporting local agriculture and small businesses
First Fridays
Monthly event encouraging businesses to stay open late and host special promotions to increase foot traffic and customer engagement
Holiday Parade
Annual winter parade featuring local organizations, businesses, and community groups to celebrate the season and boost local commerce
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Administers scholarship programOffers an annual scholarship program for graduating seniors from the Ballston Spa Central School District.
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Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Support 1 activity
- Conducts ribbon-cutting ceremoniesHosts ribbon-cutting ceremonies to celebrate new businesses, business expansions, anniversaries, and special events in Ballston Spa, supporting local business visibility and community engagement.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Hosts business networking eventsConducts regular networking opportunities for members, including monthly Networking Breakfasts on the 3rd Tuesday (7:30–8:30 am), First Friday events on the first Friday of each month, and seasonal evening mixers (5:30–7:00 pm) to support professional connections and member business visibility.
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Urban Park and Public Space Conservation 1 activity
- Manages public green spaces through Adopt A Plot programOperates the Adopt A Plot program to maintain and enhance public green spaces in Ballston Spa, including park gardens, planters, hanging baskets, and other public plots.
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County and Regional Agricultural Fair Management 1 activity
- Manages the Ballston Spa Farmers' MarketOrganizes, manages, and promotes the annual Ballston Spa Farmers' Market, including handling vendor applications and coordinating operations.
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Business Member Promotion Services 1 activity
- Operates business support and promotion programsSupports business growth and development in Ballston Spa by maintaining an online business directory with website links, operating a gift certificate program, offering a member benefit card with discounts, producing a monthly newsletter, and providing information to prospective business owners via phone and email. Also facilitates connections between property owners and potential tenants.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organizes and promotes community eventsPlans and hosts a range of annual community events in Ballston Spa, including Concerts in the Park, Movies in the Park, the Holiday Parade, The Way We Were Car Show, Breakfast with Santa, and the Christmas Tree lighting in Wiswall Park. Most events are free and open to the public.
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Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
- Provides support to local organizationsOffers support to local community organizations such as the Ballston Area Community Center, Ballston Spa Junior Baseball, Ballston Area Recreation Commission, National Bottle Museum, and Brookside Museum.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$66K
Contributions & grants$23K35%
Program service revenue$25K38%
Investment income$280%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$77K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$49K
Cash—
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Liabilities—
Net assets$27K
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -14.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 11
- DARVIN BOWIE — Director
- DAYANIS BOWIE — Director
- ED DESO — Director
- GRIFFIN KELLY — Director
- JOHN SHEA — Director
- JOSHUA PARLAPIANO — Director
- LISA MCCOY — Director
- MACKENZIE FREDERICK — Director
- MAGGIE SCHLEGEL — Director
- MIGUELINA SANCHEZ — Director
- STEVE MIRAGLIA — Director
relationships · 29
Who they work with
- Adopt A Plot Partner — Program managed by the Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association to maintain green spaces in the village.
- Augie’s Family Style Italian Restaurant and Bar Partner — Member restaurant offering Italian cuisine and catering services.
- BSNB Partner — Hosted a grand re-opening ribbon-cutting ceremony, indicating ongoing relationship with local financial institutions.
- BSpa Public Library Partner — Hosted a ribbon-cutting event for the library’s Farm2Library program, indicating partnership in community programming.
- Back Barn Brewing Company Partner — Hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the business, indicating active support and collaboration.
- Ballston Area Community Center Partner — Receives support from Ballston Spa Rotary
- Ballston Area Recreation Commission Partner — Receives support from Ballston Spa Rotary
- Ballston Spa Central School District Partner — Collaborates on scholarship opportunities for graduating seniors from the district.
- Ballston Spa Junior Baseball Partner — Receives support from Ballston Spa Rotary
- Ballston Spa Lion’s Club Partner — Hosted an open house event promoted by BSBPA, indicating partnership with local service organizations.
- Brookside Museum Partner — Receives support from Ballston Spa Rotary
- Brookside, The Saratoga County Museum Partner — Collaborates on community events and local heritage promotion in Ballston Spa.
- Capital Region Chamber of Commerce Partner — Linked as a regional resource for business and economic development
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to promote member events and news.
- Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram to promote member events and news.
- Juicy Burgers and More Partner — Fast casual restaurant located in the Hannaford plaza in the Town of Milton.
- Medbery Inn & Spa Partner — Member business listed in the lodging/bed & breakfasts category
- National Bottle Museum Partner — Hosted the March 2026 networking breakfast, indicating collaboration with local cultural institutions.
- National Bottle Museum Partner — Partners in promoting local history and cultural tourism in Ballston Spa.
- National Bottle Museum Partner — Receives support from Ballston Spa Rotary
- Next Door Kitchen & Bar Partner — Local restaurant providing food and beverage services in Ballston Spa.
- SLIC Fiber Partner — Featured at the April 2026 networking breakfast, indicating engagement with local technology infrastructure providers.
- Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce Partner — Linked as a resource for business and professional networking in the region
- Speckled Pig Brewing Co Partner — New York State Farm Brewery brewing ales with locally grown malts and hops.
- Ted’s Fish Fry Partner — Family-owned business operating as a traditional restaurant in the Capital Region.
- The Still at Speckled Pig Partner — Craft distillery based in Ballston Spa producing and bottling spirits.
- The Whistling Kettle, Inc. Partner — Tea shop and restaurant offering a distinctive experience beyond a typical tea shop.
- WAM Commercial Associates Partner — Collaborates to list and promote available commercial and light industrial spaces in Ballston Spa.
- www.ballston.org Network — Hosts member business directory and website links on its domain.
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.
- Community-Led Revitalization Through Business Engagementmethodology: community_and_economic_revitalizationBy promoting local businesses and organizing community events, the association drives economic vitality and physical revitalization of Ballston Spa, because active business participation fosters civic pride, attracts visitors, and sustains investment in the commercial district.