named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Business Person of the Year
Annual campaign recognizing a local small business owner who has made significant contributions to the Long Beach economy and community; includes member nominations and voting
Chamber 300
Networking event for local business leaders and entrepreneurs held at The Saloon in Long Beach
General Meetings + Long Beach Business Challenge
Monthly meetings featuring member presentations and pitches from local businesses as part of the Long Beach Business Challenge
Long Beach Market Place
Platform for members to list and promote their events, spaces, experiences, or activities to a wider audience
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Business Member Promotion Services 2 activities
- Job board and business support servicesProvides free job listing services for members through the Chamber Job Board and offers complimentary booth space at two offseason craft fairs annually to support member visibility and recruitment.
- Promotion and visibility services for member businessesHighlights one member business per month on the Chamber’s homepage and dedicated webpage. Promotes local businesses through newsletters, event sponsorships, and discounted participation in Chamber-hosted events to enhance community visibility and economic vitality.
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Business Community Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocacy for local and regional business interestsRepresents member businesses in advocacy efforts at the local, regional, and governmental levels, including on issues such as zoning, sanitation, parking, tax policy, and licensing systems. Successfully prevented a per-linear-foot cleaning fee and advocated for changes to sanitation pickup times.
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Annual Cultural Parade Organization 1 activity
- Annual Irish Day Parade and festival organizationOrganizes the annual Irish Day Parade and festival in Long Beach, NY, including a parade, post-parade festival, vendors, food, live entertainment, and carnival rides to promote community engagement and local commerce.
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Professional Association Capacity Building 1 activity
- Business education and professional development programsOffers educational seminars, publications, and networking events for business owners and professionals in Long Beach. Conducts educational programs for member businesses to support growth and development.
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Public Space Beautification and Maintenance 1 activity
- Community beautification and economic development initiativesDistributes physical garbage cans and provides plantings to beautify the central and West End business districts using funds raised from community events. Works collaboratively with public officials and organizations to support business community development.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Networking and member engagement eventsHosts monthly public networking meetings and general meetings on the third Monday of each month at member business locations, featuring speakers from the City of Long Beach and local business community. Organizes ribbon-cutting events, contests, parades, and an annual "Business Person of the Year" campaign to recognize local entrepreneurs.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Future program developmentPlans to launch the Long Beach Business Challenge in 2026 as a new initiative to further support and engage the local business community.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$79K
Contributions & grants$118K149%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1280%
Other revenue$-39K
expenses
Total expenses$62K
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$80K
Cash$80K
Investments$0
Liabilities$9K
Net assets$71K
Liquid reserves15.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +28.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 10
- Andrea Ciminera — Director
- Jack Zanerhaft — Director
- Johanna Mathieson — Director
- John Boland — Director
- Joseph Lee — Director
- Lenney Peters — Director
- Liat Cohen — Director
- Mariah Dignan — Director
- Mike Ruvolo — Director
- Philip Beck — Director
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Ancient Order of Hibernians Partner — Collaborates with the Ancient Order of Hibernians to host the Irish Heritage Parade as part of the Irish Day Parade event.
- City of Long Beach Government — Collaborates on industrial, public relations, and development programs.
- City of Long Beach Government — Collaborates on sponsorship opportunities with the City of Long Beach, NY.
- City of Long Beach Government — Collaborates with the City of Long Beach by featuring city representatives as speakers at monthly general meetings.
- City of Long Beach Government — Collaborates with the City of Long Beach through the monthly City Liaison Committee to address economic development, sanitation, and beautification issues.
- City of Long Beach Government — Collaborates with the city to improve quality of life and support local businesses.
- City of Long Beach Government — Provides monthly updates to the Chamber and participates in Chamber networking meetings.
- City of Long Beach Government — Works with the City on industrial development, public relations, and community development programs.
- Herald Newspaper Group Partner — Collaborates with The Long Beach Chamber to produce and distribute the annual Long Beach Summer Guide.
- Kitchen Tune-Up Network — Member of the Kitchen Tune-Up franchise network.
- Long Beach Business Challenge Partner — Hosts joint events featuring Long Beach Business Challenge pitches
- Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce Network — Collaborates with the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce for the Businessperson of the Year and Legislative Breakfast event.
- Nassau County Government — Works with county government on development and public relations initiatives.
- Non-Profit Organizations Network — Includes non-profit organizations as members in its directory.
- Third parties Partner — Collaborates with third parties to accomplish organizational goals.
- county government Government — Collaborates on industrial, public relations, and development programs.
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.
- Advocacy-Driven Business Supportmethodology: business-advocacyBy advocating for local businesses in public policy and economic development discussions, the Chamber strengthens member resilience and promotes favorable conditions for business growth because representation at government levels amplifies collective business interests and shapes pro-business policy.
- Collaborative Community Developmentmethodology: collaborative_community_developmentBy combining internal initiatives with cross-sector partnerships among business, government, and community stakeholders, the Chamber increases the impact of economic development efforts because collective action generates broader buy-in, shared resources, and more sustainable outcomes than isolated efforts.
- Member-Based Capacity Buildingmethodology: member-based capacity buildingBy providing educational programming, networking platforms, and promotional tools exclusively to members, the Chamber builds business capacity and drives growth because access to tailored resources and peer networks enhances business visibility, skills, and customer reach.