named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Street Fair
10-day event featuring over 170 vendors, live entertainment, kids' activities, and food; draws approximately 18,000 attendees annually
Business Networking Events
Hosts mixers, breakfast clubs, and other gatherings to connect local business owners and professionals
Community Advocacy
Board members participate in civic planning, including downtown development and transit-oriented neighborhood initiatives
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 2 activities
- Conducts internal governance and coordination through regular board meetingsHolds monthly board meetings to coordinate chamber activities, make operational decisions, and support leadership roles within the Nanuet and Rockland County business community.
- Provides leadership development and project mobilization for chamber initiativesEngages leaders such as Risa, George, and Susan to develop and mobilize participation in chamber projects, assigning board members to lead or co-lead events and initiatives as part of ongoing operations.
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Community Festival & Event Production 2 activities
- Organizes annual street fair with vendor marketplace, entertainment, and family activitiesHosts an annual street fair featuring over 170 vendors, live entertainment, children's activities including Kidzone rides, and food offerings, consistently attracting approximately 18,000 attendees annually (2022, 2023, and 2024). The event is supported by sponsorships and includes branded zones such as Kidzone with paid access.
- Plans and coordinates community events in partnership with local organizationsOrganizes events such as the Fall Festival, Mix and Mingles, and Halloween events, often in collaboration with the Nanuet Junior Chamber of Commerce and through committee leadership.
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Interest-Free Loan and Grant Support 1 activity
- Administers partial reimbursement grants for member business expensesOffers grant funding in the form of reimbursement grants covering 50% of eligible expenses up to $250 for members in good standing for more than 12 months.
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Business Community Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocates for local businesses and residents with municipal authoritiesRepresents the interests of member businesses and residents to local government, particularly the Town of Clarkstown, on issues affecting home prices, schools, and town decisions, through monthly meetings and formal advocacy efforts.
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Public Space Beautification and Maintenance 1 activity
- Funds beautification and community enhancement projectsCo-sponsors and partially funds public beautification initiatives such as the installation of holiday lights and banners on Main Street in collaboration with the Town of Clarkstown, and maintains an Adopt-a-Spot at the Nanuet entrance from Pearl River.
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Member Business Referral & Discount Programs 1 activity
- Maintains online member directory and communication toolsCreates and maintains a Member Directory accessible via a Member Dashboard, allowing registered businesses to update their listings. Provides email updates on news, events, and member benefits to keep members informed.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Offers tiered business and individual membership programsProvides annual membership options including business membership ($195/year), individual membership ($25/year), and discounted rates for 501(c)(3) organizations ($99/year), enabling access to chamber benefits and networking opportunities.
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Business Member Promotion Services 1 activity
- Provides free promotional services for member businessesOffers free event promotion through a community calendar and conducts a Member Spotlight initiative that features periodic interviews and business profiles to increase visibility for members.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$77K
Contributions & grants$17K23%
Program service revenue$39K51%
Investment income——
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$63K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$109K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$109K
3 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -20.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 10
- ANDY KAYE — BOARD MEMBER
- ANTONIUS PALLOGUDIS — TREASURER/BOARD MEMBER
- ARLENE DEPRIZION — BOARD MEMBER
- ERICA SALLAHIAN — BOARD MEMBER
- JEFFREY GIBS — BOARD MEMBER
- JERRY TUCHBAND — PRESIDENT/BOARD MEMBER
- NANCY JEANTEL — BOARD MEMBER
- NICOLE MINTER — BOARD MEMBER
- ROBERT YOUNG — SECRETARY/BOARD MEMBER
- SUSAN FARESE — VICE PRESIDENT/BOARD MEMBE
relationships · 91
Who they work with
- AFC American Family Urgent Care Partner — Bronze-level sponsor for the 2022 Street Fair.
- AVX Intergrated Technologies Partner — Bag sponsor for the 2022 Street Fair.
- Active International Partner — Silver and Bag sponsor of the 2024 Nanuet Street Fair
- Auto Pro, LLC Partner — Bag sponsor for the 2022 Street Fair.
- Auto Pro, LLC Partner — Bag sponsor of the 2023 Nanuet Street Fair.
- Bailey’s Smokehouse Partner — Ultimate-level sponsor for the 2022 Street Fair.
- Balanced Wellness & Reiki Healing Partner — Bag sponsor of the 2023 Nanuet Street Fair.
- Bardonia Fine Wines Partner — Champagne sponsor of the 2023 Nanuet Street Fair.
- Clarkstown Coin & Jewelry Partner — Bag sponsor of the 2023 Nanuet Street Fair.
- Coldwell Banker Realty Partner — Bag sponsor for the 2022 Street Fair.
- Coldwell Banker Realty Partner — Bag sponsor of the 2023 Nanuet Street Fair.
- Committee to Elect PBT (Patricia Brimais-Tenemille- Family Court) Partner — Bag sponsor of the 2023 Nanuet Street Fair.
- Condon Paxos PLLC Partner — Bag sponsor for the 2022 Street Fair.
- Curalta Foot and Ankle Partner — Bag sponsor of the 2024 Nanuet Street Fair
- Curalta Health LLC Partner — Ultimate sponsor of the 2024 Nanuet Street Fair
- Dance Central Partner — Bag sponsor of the 2024 Nanuet Street Fair
- Dance Central Performing Arts Partner — Bag sponsor for the 2022 Street Fair.
- Dance Central Performing Arts Partner — Bag sponsor of the 2023 Nanuet Street Fair.
- DeDona Enterprises Partner — Bronze sponsor of the 2023 Nanuet Street Fair.
- Donald Franchino, Ward 3 Councilman Government — Bag sponsor and local government official supporting the 2022 Street Fair.
- Dynamic Productions Partner — Gold-level sponsor for the 2022 Street Fair.
- Eidman Agency Partner — Bag sponsor for the 2022 Street Fair.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook as a platform to share event photos, videos, and community engagement through the #NanuetSF26 hashtag.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook as a platform to share event photos, videos, and updates related to the Street Fair.
- Friends of Chris Exias Partner — Bag sponsor of the 2023 Nanuet Street Fair.
- George Partner — Key leader involved in chamber projects
- Greater Nanuet Chamber of Commerce Network — Member of the network of chambers of commerce in Rockland County.
- Happy Jack Fund Partner — Bag sponsor of the 2023 Nanuet Street Fair.
- Huntington Learning Center Partner — Bag sponsor for the 2022 Street Fair.
- Huntington Learning Center Partner — Ultimate and Bag sponsor of the 2024 Nanuet Street Fair
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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.
- Community Festival Model for Broad Civic and Business Engagementmethodology: community-engagement-through-festivalsBy hosting inclusive, sponsorship-funded community festivals with diverse programming, the chamber drives broad public participation and supports local businesses, because accessible, family-friendly events create shared civic space that strengthens business-community relationships.
- Local Business Promotion as Economic Development Strategymethodology: local-business-promotionBy promoting local businesses through visibility initiatives and member spotlights, the chamber strengthens community economic development and improves local commerce, because increased visibility leads to greater customer engagement and business growth.
- Tiered Sponsorship and Membership Model to Incentivize Engagementmethodology: tiered-engagement-modelBy offering tiered sponsorship and membership levels with escalating benefits—such as early advertising inclusion and promotional visibility—the chamber increases business participation and financial support, because differentiated incentives motivate earlier and higher-level commitments.