named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Business After Business (BAB)
Monthly networking receptions hosted at member businesses, providing opportunities for members to connect, learn about the host business, and network over food and drinks from local restaurants.
Certificate of Origin Program
Electronic service in partnership with essCert and the American World Trade Chamber of Commerce, enabling members to create, submit, and print certified shipping documents for international trade.
Chamber Member Educational Series
Annual series of approximately fifteen seminars on topics such as payroll compliance, social media, workers' compensation, succession planning, and branding, sponsored by Chemung Canal Trust Company.
Leadership Chemung
Year-long educational program from fall to spring that develops future leaders through sessions on communication, diversity, workforce trends, and community revitalization, culminating in a volunteer project and commencement ceremony.
Made in the Southern Tier Manufacturing Day
Annual event on the first Friday of October celebrating National Manufacturing Day, featuring an expo at SUNY Corning Community College to showcase modern manufacturing careers to students and the business community.
Mark Twain Country Ambassador Training
Five-class educational series covering local history, arts, parks, health, shopping, and regional assets, designed for HR personnel, real estate agents, and new employees to enhance community knowledge.
activities · 14 groups
What they do
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Member Business Referral & Discount Programs 1 activity
- Administers Member-to-Member (M2M) discount programOperates a free Member-to-Member (M2M) discount program that enables chamber members to offer discounted products and services to other members and their employees.
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Business Community Advocacy 1 activity
- Conducts advocacy on behalf of member businessesEngages in advocacy efforts at the local, state, and national levels to support the interests of over 500 member businesses employing nearly 20,000 people in the region.
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Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
- Facilitates employee benefits access for member businessesPartners with Combined Worksite Solutions to offer the U-Select employee benefits program, providing supplemental insurance options and benefits education to employees of member businesses.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Facilitates participant-led volunteer projects for nonprofit benefitRequires Leadership Chemung program participants to complete group volunteer projects that benefit local nonprofit organizations in Chemung County, culminating in a graduation ceremony.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Hosts Southern Tier Business Expo to celebrate local businessesHosted the 2026 Southern Tier Business Expo on May 5 at the LECOM Event Center in Elmira, a free public event showcasing local businesses, organizations, and industries.
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Hosts annual Small Business Week with educational and celebratory eventsOrganizes and hosts an annual Small Business Week featuring educational seminars, celebrations, and recognition of small businesses in the region.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Hosts annual golf tournament for member engagement and networkingOrganizes the 38th Annual James V. Clune, Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament at Elmira Country Club, a day-long event featuring breakfast, lunch, awards, and golf for participants.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Hosts regular networking and member recognition eventsHosts over thirty events annually including monthly "Business After Business" networking receptions at rotating member businesses, ribbon-cutting ceremonies for new or re-opening member businesses, and milestone award presentations.
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Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Operates Leadership Chemung leadership development programRuns Leadership Chemung, a long-standing annual program that develops community leaders through civic engagement, leadership training, and class sessions on topics such as communication, diversity, workforce trends, and community revitalization, taught by local business leaders.
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Trade and Logistics Support Services 1 activity
- Processes Certificates of Origin and shipping documents for exportersProvides electronic Certificate of Origin and stamped shipping document services to businesses through a dedicated web portal; charges $20 per document for members and $50 for non-members.
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Business Member Promotion Services 1 activity
- Promotes small business shopping during holiday seasonActs as a Shop Small Neighborhood Champion by organizing promotional campaigns in November to drive consumer traffic to local small businesses during the holiday season.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Provides business education and training programsOffers approximately fifteen annual educational seminars and webinars on business-related topics such as labor law, social media, retirement planning, branding, and employment laws, along with general educational programming for members.
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Small Business Technical Assistance 1 activity
- Provides business startup guidance and operational resourcesOffers guidance and resources for starting a business in Elmira, NY, including information on employee benefits, workplace policies, and access to discount programs.
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Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Training 1 activity
- Supports manufacturing career promotion through MFG DayOrganizes and expands 'Made in the Southern Tier' MFG Day annually, hosting events at locations such as SUNY Corning Community College Airport Corporate Park and Greater Southern Tier BOCES to connect students and educators with local manufacturers and promote manufacturing careers.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$714K
Contributions & grants$573K80%
Program service revenue$15K2%
Investment income$13K2%
Other revenue$113K
expenses
Total expenses$745K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$206K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.05M
Cash$740K
Investments$0
Liabilities$385K
Net assets$666K
Liquid reserves11.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +2.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER HERRICK-MCGONIGAL | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $100K |
board members · 24
- ALLEN FUSCO — DIRECTOR
- ANDREW DEGUIRE — DIRECTOR
- ART BOEHM — DIRECTOR
- DAWN BURLEW — VICE CHAIR
- DEAN HACKETT — DIRECTOR
- DON ZAYCOSKY — DIRECTOR
- DR CHUCK LINDSAY — DIRECTOR
- DR RICHARD TERRY DO MBA — DIRECTOR
- ED HOLZLEIN — DIRECTOR
- ELAINE SMITH — VICE CHAIR
- ELIZABETH FENNELL — DIRECTOR
- JAKE SHEEHAN — DIRECTOR
- JAMIE GENSEL — CHAIR
- JAN VAN DEN BLINK — AT LARGE
- JEFF KENEFICK — IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
- JILL KOSKI — DIRECTOR
- JOE ROMAN — VICE CHAIR
- JOSH DAHLMAN — DIRECTOR
- KATHY STICKLER CPA — TREASURER
- KATIE COLETTA — DIRECTOR
- KEN ROBERTS — DIRECTOR
- KIT GOOSHAW — DIRECTOR
- KURT BARTENSTEIN — DIRECTOR
- MIKE COLLINS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 99
Who they work with
- American World Trade Chamber of Commerce Partner — Collaborates with the Chamber to issue electronically certified documents bearing AWTCC's seal.
- Arnot Health Partner — Recognized as a sponsor of the Chamber's initiatives and events.
- Arnot Health Partner — Sponsor of Chamber events and initiatives.
- Arnot Health Partner — Sponsor of Chamber events including Small Business Week.
- Arnot Health Partner — Sponsor of Chamber events, including the annual golf tournament.
- Arnot Health Partner — Sponsor of Chamber events.
- Arnot Health Partner — Sponsor of chamber events and programs.
- Arnot Health Partner — Sponsor of the Chamber's events, including the Annual James V. Clune, Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament.
- Arnot Health Partner — Sponsor of the James V. Clune, Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament
- Arnot Health Partner — Sponsor of the Southern Tier Business Expo.
- Arnot Health Partner — Thanked as a sponsor in the Chamber's newsletter.
- Career Development Council Partner — Co-presents MFG Day with the Chemung County Chamber of Commerce Business Education Roundtable.
- Chemung Canal Trust Company Partner — Recognized as a sponsor of the Chamber's initiatives and events.
- Chemung Canal Trust Company Partner — Sponsor of Chamber events and financial services partner.
- Chemung Canal Trust Company Partner — Sponsor of Chamber events and initiatives.
- Chemung Canal Trust Company Partner — Sponsor of Chamber events including Small Business Week.
- Chemung Canal Trust Company Partner — Sponsor of Chamber events, including the annual golf tournament.
- Chemung Canal Trust Company Partner — Sponsor of chamber events and programs.
- Chemung Canal Trust Company Partner — Sponsor of the Chamber Member Educational Series
- Chemung Canal Trust Company Partner — Sponsor of the Chamber's events, including the Annual James V. Clune, Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament.
- Chemung Canal Trust Company Partner — Sponsor of the Southern Tier Business Expo.
- Chemung Canal Trust Company Partner — Sponsors the graduation ceremony for the Leadership Chemung program.
- Chemung Supply Partner — Recognized as a sponsor of the Chamber's initiatives and events.
- Chemung Supply Partner — Sponsor of Chamber events and initiatives.
- Chemung Supply Partner — Sponsor of Chamber events including Small Business Week.
- Chemung Supply Partner — Sponsor of Chamber events, including the annual golf tournament.
- Chemung Supply Partner — Sponsor of Chamber events.
- Chemung Supply Partner — Sponsor of chamber events and programs.
- Chemung Supply Partner — Sponsor of the Chamber's events, including the Annual James V. Clune, Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament.
- Chemung Supply Partner — Sponsor of the James V. Clune, Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament
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strategies · 5
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 Through Business Representationmethodology: business-advocacyBy representing the business community in regional development and policy discussions, we advance prosperity and quality of life because unified business voices shape more favorable economic conditions and public investment priorities.
- Experiential Industry Engagement for Workforce Developmentmethodology: career-exposure-through-industry-showcaseBy exposing students to modern manufacturing environments, we inspire career interest in local industries because direct experience disrupts outdated perceptions and builds tangible connections to regional economic opportunities.
- Leadership Development as Community Investmentmethodology: service-integrated-leadership-trainingBy integrating education on local issues with service projects and skill-building, we develop community leadership capacity because experiential learning combined with civic engagement produces leaders who are invested in regional outcomes.
- Network-Driven Economic Engagementmethodology: networking-driven_engagementBy fostering trust and familiarity through regular in-person and seasonal events, we strengthen local business relationships and drive economic engagement because social connection builds collaborative behaviors and loyalty within the business community.
- Regional Collaboration for Economic Growthmethodology: regional-economic-partnershipsBy partnering with regional economic development organizations and workforce stakeholders, we advance shared economic goals because coordinated action across institutions amplifies policy influence and resource alignment for systemic impact.