named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Casino Night
Annual fundraising event featuring casino games with fun money, buffet dinner, live entertainment, raffles, and silent auction.
Christmas Parade
Annual holiday parade themed around Christmas movies, running from Southport Shopping Center to Mastic Fire Department, featuring festive floats and community groups.
Christmas Tree Lighting
Holiday event at Southport Shopping Center that includes festive music, lights, and community celebration to kick off the season.
Food Truck Rally & Retro Car Show
Annual family-friendly event featuring food trucks, classic cars, and community vendors held in September at the Lidl parking lot in Shirley, NY.
Holiday Party
Annual festive gathering for members held at La Buena Vida Restaurant, celebrating the season with food, music, and camaraderie.
Spring Fest
Community celebration at William Floyd High School featuring a bike raffle, goodie bags for children, and family activities.
Summer Concert Series
Free summer music series held at American Legion Post 1533 in Mastic Beach, featuring local performers and drawing community members for live entertainment.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Small Business Technical Assistance 1 activity
- Business development programs and resourcesProvides marketing tools, promotional support, one-on-one mentorship, and networking opportunities such as mixers and town forums to foster small business growth and collaboration in the region.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Community events and economic engagement initiativesOrganizes recurring community events including a Summer Concert Series, Food Truck Rally & Vendor Fair, retro car shows, Spring Fest, holiday celebrations, and themed parties to promote commerce, civic engagement, and regional vibrancy.
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Business Community Advocacy 1 activity
- Support and advocacy for local businessesAdvocates for and supports over 100 local businesses in the Mastics and Shirley area by advancing their economic interests, promoting business relationships, settling disputes, and encouraging high ethical standards in trade.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Youth career preparation through school and business partnershipsPartners with schools and local businesses to mentor youth and prepare them for real-world careers, supporting workforce development in the community.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Promotion of local historical legacyPreserves and promotes the historical significance of the Mastics, particularly its connection to William Floyd, the only Long Island signer of the Declaration of Independence.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$41K
Contributions & grants$12K28%
Program service revenue$30K72%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$31K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$36K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$36K
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -19.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 8
- Anthony Liberti — Director
- April Coppola — Director
- Cindi Dudek — Director
- Darrien Philips — Director
- Efrain Santos Jr — Director
- Fred Miller — Director
- Helen Torkos — Director
- Kathleen Kelleher — Director
relationships · 26
Who they work with
- All Island Fence & Railings Partner — Member organization represented by board director Jennifer Wahl
- American Legion Post 1533 Partner — Host venue for the Chamber's Free Summer Concert Series events.
- American Legion Post 1533 Partner — Host venue for the Chamber's Summer Concert Series event.
- American Legion Post 1533 Partner — Host venue for the Chamber's Summer Concert Series events.
- American Legion Post 1533 Partner — Member organization formerly represented by Directors Emeriti Dr. Fred Miller
- Baron Pest Control Partner — Member organization represented by board director Michael Walker
- Bay Gas Partner — Member organization formerly represented by Directors Emeriti Jack O’Loughlin
- Businesses Partner — Partners with local businesses to support youth mentorship and career preparation programs.
- Century 21 Cor-Ace Realty Partner — Member organization represented by board director Anthony Liberti
- Essential Painting Plus Partner — Member organization represented by board director Efrain Santos, Jr.
- FMJ Production Partner — Member organization represented by board director Frank Montanez Jr.
- Integrity Core Realty Partner — Member organization represented by board director Marie Schulz
- La Buena Vida Restaurant Partner — Host venue for the Chamber's annual Holiday Party.
- LeeAnne’s Flower Shoppe Partner — Member organization represented by board director Kathleen Kelleher
- Lidl Partner — Host location for the Chamber's Community Food Truck Rally & Vendor Fair.
- Lidl Partner — Host location for the Food Truck Rally & Retro Car Show.
- Mastic Fire Department Partner — Participating organization and Grand Marshal in the annual Christmas Parade.
- Peluso Realty Partner — Member organization formerly represented by Directors Emeriti Pat Peluso
- Public Relations Committee Partner — Handles press inquiries and coordinates with Chamber leadership to disseminate information to the media.
- Regent Tek Industries, Inc. Partner — Member organization represented by board director Helen Torkos
- Schools Partner — Partners with schools to mentor young talent and support career development.
- Storage R Us Eats Partner — Member organization represented by board director Frank Montanez Jr.
- Subway of Shirley Partner — Member organization formerly represented by Directors Emeriti Bill Ryan
- TD Bank Partner — Member organization represented by board director Cindi Dudeck
- Treehouse Childcare Partner — Member organization represented by board director Darien Phillips
- William Floyd High School Partner — Host venue for the Spring Fest community celebration.
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 Engagement Through Shared Cultural Eventsmethodology: community-event-engagementBy organizing recurring public events—such as parades, concerts, and seasonal celebrations—that highlight local businesses and cultural traditions, the Chamber strengthens community identity and economic ties, because shared experiences build trust and sustained local participation.
- Member-Driven Advocacy for Local Economic Influencemethodology: member-driven advocacyBy enabling business members to participate in decision-making and public hearings, the Chamber amplifies local voices in policy and economic development processes, because collective representation leads to more responsive and equitable community outcomes.
- Small Business Mentorship and Network Developmentmethodology: small-business-mentorshipBy providing one-on-one mentorship, marketing tools, and networking opportunities, the Chamber accelerates small business growth and strengthens the local economy, because personalized support and trusted peer networks increase business resilience and collaboration.