Experiential Engagement Model

Manages and allocates funding to support the development of tourism-related facilities and improvements to infrastructure that benefit the regional tourism industry.

Runs regional, national, and international marketing campaigns to promote tourism in the Finger Lakes through the "Explore Finger Lakes" brand.

Operates a membership network of over 540 tourism-related businesses and organizations in the Finger Lakes region to foster collaboration and regional development.

Organizes and hosts the CMoG Summer of Wonder event annually from May 23 to September 7, 2026, offering cultural and artistic programming.

Runs a 90-minute round-trip scenic train experience from Waterloo, including seasonal wine train excursions with curated wine tastings and charcuterie boxes from Seneca Lake wineries, available from late May through September.

Plans and promotes a series of LGBTQ+ pride events including the FLX Pride Festival, Rochester Pride Parade & Festival, and Naples NY Pride Celebration, featuring performances, vendors, food, and community activities.

Preparing to organize and promote events in 2026 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.

Creates blog content featuring insider information on destinations, events, and lesser-known facts about the Finger Lakes to engage potential visitors.

Identifies and promotes ten destinations in the Finger Lakes region that demonstrate exceptional hospitality and visitor experiences.

Offers information and promotion of recreational activities at state parks in the Finger Lakes region, including hiking, camping, swimming, waterfall viewing, and guided tours.

Offers comprehensive travel planning resources on attractions, lodging, dining, wineries, breweries, cideries, and distilleries to support visitation to the Finger Lakes region.

Played a foundational role in organizing the Windmill Farm and Craft Market, including hosting a community meeting in 1986, selecting a site, and launching the market in 1987 with over 80 vendors.

Sponsors five children in Uganda through TGC Africa and supports education programs by providing skilled teachers and school supplies during annual trips. Contributed to a 98% student pass rate on national exams over the past three years.

Rebuilt homes and supported community recovery in southern Mississippi following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, including disaster relief in Waveland, MS. Provides ongoing local assistance in the Capital District through home repairs, wheelchair ramp construction, and holiday support for families in need.

Provides food assistance and shelter to individuals experiencing homelessness and hunger. Offers a hot meal every Thursday night at the Adelphi Street Shelter and family-style meals in outdoor spaces from April to September. Integrates ongoing Street Outreach programs in Saratoga Springs to support unhoused individuals.

Raises funds to support community programs in the Saratoga area and international development initiatives in Uganda.

Implements education, health, and sustainability initiatives in Uganda, including construction of schools, a health clinic, a savings and microloan bank, farming initiatives, and a commercial eucalyptus tree farm established in 2018 to generate project income. Maintains clean water wells at all project sites.

Supports Techo Colombia through international sponsorships and participation in building houses for underserved communities in Bogota, Colombia.