named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Bill Knowlton’s Bluegrass Ramble
Annual bluegrass festival in Little York, NY, recognized as the longest-running bluegrass festival in New York State
Experience Cortland Marketing & Promotion
Comprehensive tourism marketing including digital campaigns, travel guides, and social media to attract visitors to Cortland County
Main Street Live
Weekly summer concert series in downtown Cortland featuring regional and national acts, presented in partnership with Beginnings Credit Union
Movies Under the Stars
Free outdoor movie series at Suggett Park and Yaman Beach, offering family-friendly film screenings under the night sky
Summer Concert Series
Free outdoor concert series organized with the Cortland Youth Bureau, held in local parks throughout July and August
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
- Community workshops and recreational programmingOffers community-based recreational and educational activities such as weekly line dancing lessons for all skill levels and a wind chime-making workshop for children ages 7–12, including supplies and snacks, to engage local residents and visitors.
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Free Outdoor Music Concerts 1 activity
- Free outdoor concert and movie series programmingHosts free, family-friendly outdoor entertainment programs including a weekly Summer Concert Series in downtown Cortland and Suggett Park, a free outdoor movie series in July and August with children’s activities, and special events such as tribute concerts and Arts Off Main performances.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organizing and hosting public festivals and cultural eventsOrganizes and hosts recurring public festivals and cultural events in Cortland County, including the 53rd Annual Bluegrass Ramble music festival, Mardis Gras Weekend, and the 3rd Annual Car, Truck, Tractor, Motorcycle Show, featuring live music, food vendors, themed activities, and community participation.
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Regional Tourism Promotion 1 activity
- Tourism promotion and visitor information servicesProvides comprehensive tourism promotion for Cortland County by producing seasonal guides, marketing campaigns, and travel materials, and by offering information on local attractions, dining, hiking trails, events, and accommodations to visitors, event planners, and media. Serves as the official destination marketing organization for the county.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Event-related vendor and lodging coordinationCoordinates food and merchandise vendors, on-site camping facilities, and lodging opportunities in conjunction with major events to support extended visitor stays and enhance the local economic impact of tourism activities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$878K
Contributions & grants$868K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$10K
expenses
Total expenses$886K
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$136K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$352K
Cash$348K
Investments$0
Liabilities$4K
Net assets$347K
Liquid reserves4.7 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +28.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| MICHELLE ENRIGHT | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $70K |
board members · 13
- ALICE STARMER — BOARD MEMBER
- ASHLI BADEN — BOARD MEMBER
- CARLY DOUGHERTY — SECRETARY
- DIANNE GALUTZ — TREASURER
- ERIC MULVIHILL — PAST PRESIDE
- ILYA SHMULENSON — BOARD MEMBER
- KIM THAYER — BOARD MEMBER
- SAVANNAH HEMPSTEAD — VICE PRESIDE
- SHINE GONZALEZ — BOARD MEMBER
- TABITHA SCOVILLE — BOARD MEMBER
- TAMMY TIMMERMAN — PRESIDENT
- TANYA MAGGS — BOARD MEMBER
- TY MARSHAL — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- Beginnings Credit Union Partner — Title sponsor of the Main Street Live concert series.
- Center for the Arts of Homer / Cortland Country Music Park Partner — Ty Marshal, representing the Center for the Arts of Homer / Cortland Country Music Park, serves as a Director on the CVB Board of Directors.
- Cortland Beer Co. Partner — Host venue for live music events promoted as part of downtown Cortland's Arts Off Main celebration.
- Cortland Country Music Park Partner — Co-hosts weekly line dancing events with lessons.
- Cortland Country Music Park Partner — Coordinates event programming and promotes shared visitor experiences between the Bluegrass Ramble and concerts at the Cortland Country Music Park.
- Cortland County Historical Society Partner — Tabitha Scoville, representing the Cortland County Historical Society, serves as a Director on the CVB Board of Directors.
- Cortland Repertory Theatre Guild Partner — Diane Galutz, representing Cortland Repertory Theatre Guild, serves as Secretary of the CVB Board of Directors.
- Cortland Youth Bureau Partner — Collaborates with the Cortland County Convention and Visitors Bureau to organize the Summer Concert Series.
- Country Music Park Partner — Venue hosting the Mardis Gras Weekend event in partnership with the organization.
- Dan Frost Partner — Local musician providing live entertainment at the event.
- Food & Ferments Partner — Carly Dougherty, representing Food & Ferments, serves as a Director on the CVB Board of Directors.
- Good Neighbor Art / St. Mary's Catholic Partner — Molly Reagan, representing Good Neighbor Art / St. Mary's Catholic, serves as a Director on the CVB Board of Directors.
- Great Cortland Pumpkinfest Committee Member / Cortland County Partner — Savannah Hempstead, representing the Great Cortland Pumpkinfest Committee, serves as a Director on the CVB Board of Directors.
- Greek Peak Mountain Resort Partner — Kim Thayer, representing Greek Peak Mountain Resort, serves as a Director on the CVB Board of Directors.
- Hampton Inn Partner — Sam Ferro, representing Hampton Inn, serves as Vice President of the CVB Board of Directors.
- Legislative Representative - Keith VanGorder Government — Keith VanGorder serves as Legislative Representative on the CVB Board of Directors.
- Lime Hollow Nature Center Partner — Ilya Shmulenson, representing Lime Hollow Nature Center, serves as President of the CVB Board of Directors.
- Shine Taylor - Sidney Federal Credit Union Partner — Shine Taylor, representing Sidney Federal Credit Union, serves as a Director on the CVB Board of Directors.
- Suggett Park Partner — Hosts the Movies Under the Stars event series in collaboration with the Convention and Visitors Bureau.
- Sun Dog Downtown Clubhouse / Rose Hall Partner — Chris Merkley, representing Sun Dog Downtown Clubhouse / Rose Hall, serves as a Director on the CVB Board of Directors.
- Village of Homer Recreation Department Partner — Co-hosts the Movies on the Green outdoor film series.
- Virgil Community Living Center Partner — Co-hosts a wind chime-making workshop for children in Cortland, NY.
- Virgil Community Living Center Partner — Partner organization hosting craft vendor sign-ups for the event.
- Willowbrook Golf Course Partner — Tammy Timmerman, representing Willowbrook Golf Course, serves as Treasurer of the CVB Board of Directors.
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.
- Experience-Based Tourism Model 42 orgsmethodology: experience-based_tourismBy promoting authentic, locally-rooted experiences rather than conventional tourism, the organization increases visitor engagement and length of stay, because immersive and unique activities encourage multi-day visits and deeper economic engagement with local businesses.shared approach: Experience-Based Destination Development →
- Tourism-Driven Economic Development 12 orgsmethodology: tourism-driven_economic_developmentBy strategically leveraging tourism and event programming, the organization stimulates local economic growth, because coordinated cultural and recreational events attract visitors who spend on lodging, food, and services, thereby increasing regional revenue.
- Inclusive Community Engagement Through Free Cultural Eventsmethodology: inclusive_community_engagementBy offering free, family-friendly cultural events open to all skill levels and backgrounds, the organization fosters broad community participation and visitor inclusion, because removing cost and skill barriers increases accessibility and encourages repeat engagement with local culture.