November 2016 Chamber Wraps Up Strong Year of Educational Programming e Chamber will wrap up its 2016 slate of educational programs for members on Tuesday, November 8th, when Barclay Damon will present Criminal Conviction Inquiries & Background Checks from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Chamber Board Room. is seminar is the last of sixteen educational sessions offered throughout the course of the year, a record number as the Chamber has worked to expand its programming and provide expert insight for members on issues that affect their employees and their bottom lines. John and Liz Goldman of Financial Planners of Upstate New York presented MetLife topicals for both young professionals and employees approaching retirement. In the spring, classes focused on Investing 101 & 201 as well as Smart Money Moves in Your 20’s and 30’s, and in the fall, sessions covered Estate Planning, Social Security and Retirement Healthcare. In an additional effort to help those preparing for retirement, the Chemung County Office of the Aging offered a seminar titled Medicare 101 in the spring. Chamber Board Member Steve Kettelle (e Steve Kettelle Team at Keller Williams Realty) offered sessions on Best Hiring Practices as well as Winning Sales Strategies, and Chris Walters (e ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes) provided a Grant Workshop for non-profits, government agencies, social service organizations and municipalities. Rounding out the lineup were seminars presented by Barclay Damon’s Michael Sciotti and Bryan Maggs on Employee Handbooks as well as several topics poised to have a tremendous impact on local businesses, including sold-out sessions on Paid Family Leave, Minimum Wage and Overtime Regulations. “In this fast-paced world of ever-changing employment laws and regulations, we were pleased to see such great participation by the business community, as we offered information and guidance on these timely and relevant (and oftentimes complex) legal issues,” said Maggs. “We look forward to continuing to offer our legal expertise and experience on topics that impact local businesses every day.” e Chamber, as always, welcomes suggestions from the membership on topics that would be of interest to their business or organization, as it continues to expand its programming. For more information, please contact the Chamber at 734-5137 or [email protected]. Barclay Damon’s Michael Sciotti presents a session on Employee Handbooks in July in the Chamber Board Room.
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Chamber Wraps Up Strong Year of Educational ProgrammingThe Chamber will wrap up its 2016 slate of educational programs for members on Tuesday, November 8th, when Barclay Damon will present Criminal Conviction Inquiries & Background Checks from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Chamber Board Room.
This seminar is the last of sixteen educational sessions offered throughout the course of the year, a record number as the Chamber has worked to expand its programming and provide expert insight for members on issues that affect their employees and their bottom lines.
John and Liz Goldman of Financial Planners of Upstate New York presented MetLife topicals for both young professionals and employees approaching retirement. In the spring, classes focused on Investing 101 & 201 as well as Smart Money Moves in Your 20’s and 30’s, and in the fall, sessions covered Estate Planning, Social Security and Retirement Healthcare.
In an additional effort to help those preparing for retirement, the Chemung County Office of the Aging offered a seminar titled Medicare 101 in the spring.
Chamber Board Member Steve Kettelle (The Steve Kettelle Team at Keller Williams Realty) offered sessions on Best Hiring Practices as well as Winning Sales Strategies, and Chris Walters (The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes) provided a Grant Workshop for non-profits, government agencies, social service organizations and municipalities.
Rounding out the lineup were seminars presented by Barclay Damon’s Michael Sciotti and Bryan Maggs on Employee Handbooks as well as several topics poised to have a tremendous impact on local businesses, including sold-out sessions on Paid Family Leave, Minimum Wage and Overtime Regulations.
“In this fast-paced world of ever-changing employment laws and regulations, we were pleased to see such great participation by the business community, as we offered information and guidance on these timely and relevant (and oftentimes complex) legal issues,” said Maggs. “We look forward to continuing to offer our legal expertise and experience on topics that impact local businesses every day.”
The Chamber, as always, welcomes suggestions from the membership on topics that would be of interest to their business or organization, as it continues to expand its programming. For more information, please contact the Chamber at 734-5137 or [email protected].
Barclay Damon’s Michael Sciotti presents a session on Employee Handbooks in July in the Chamber Board Room.
Chemung County has been basking in the spotlight recently! Check out the following links:
Conde Nast Traveler – Leaf Peeping: The Best Fall Foliage Adventures in the UShttp://www.cntraveler.com/story/the-5-best-fall-foliage-adventures 8 Things to do in the Finger Lakes besides Wine Tastinghttp://theworldwanderer.net/2016/10/05/8-things-to-do-in-the-finger-lakes-besides-wine-tasting/
Elmira, NY: Mark Twain History and a Soaring Adventurehttp://www.funinfairfaxva.com/corning-southern-finger-lakes-getaway/
Soaring Across History in the Finger Lakes Region of New Yorkhttps://www.travelingmom.com/2016/10/06/soaring-finger-lakes-region-new-york/
Five Spectacular Reasons I Fell in Love with the Finger Lakeswww.sandandorsnow.com/2016/10/five-reasons-i-fell-in-love-with-the-finger-lakes/
www.MarkTwainCountry.com Mark Twain Country
Advertising Open for Upcoming Visitor’s Guide
The 2017-18 Chemung County Visitor’s Guide is now open for advertising! The high quality magazine will be released in March of 2017 and is designed to lure travelers coming to the Finger Lakes region to visit and stay locally.
The Finger Lakes is rapidly emerging as a world-class destination and visitors here spend over $2.7 billion annually. The Chamber prints & distributes 80,000 guides every two years across New York and Pennsylvania through visitor centers, thruways, AAA offices and distribution services. In addition, the guide is included in the Chamber’s relocation packets and a digital version is promoted on tourism & business websites. There are several advertising options available to fit all budgets and help your business stand out.
Harris Hill Soaring Named #1 Fall Adventure in the U.S.
If you’ve admired the glider-filled skies over America’s Soaring Capital, but never experienced a glider ride firsthand, you may want to add it to your bucket list! Conde Nast Traveler, a luxury travel magazine with a reach of over 3,200,000, recently named soaring at Harris Hill the #1 pick on its list of The 5 Best Fall Foliage Adventures in the U.S.!
Harris Hill has been attracting glider enthusiasts and adventure seekers since the 1930s. Amelia Earhart declared it to have the “finest soaring in America” during a visit here in 1934, noting that Elmira was known in soaring circles around the world. Today the thrill of taking to the skies in a motorless plane continues to draw thousands of visitors annually.
Twain Country in the News
Trolley Master Mark Delgrosso provides a private tour of Elmira’s Twain sites for two writers visiting
from England.
A beautiful view in America’s Soaring Capital.
Chamberlain Acres to Offer Winter Farmers Market
Chamberlain Acres Garden Center & Florist will be hosting a winter farmers market on Sundays starting on November 6th and continuing through February. The weekly event will be held in the garden center’s heated greenhouse and will offer a variety of vegetables, meats, cheeses, breads, honey, maple syrup, teas, jellies and jams, and more from regional farms. In addition, on Sunday, November 20th, area vendors will return for the popular Handmade Winter Market at Chamberlain to sell arts, crafts and food items. For more information, call 607-737-1313.
Member NewsReid Media Group Certified as Minority Business Enterprise
The New York State Department of Economic Development, Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development (DMWBD) has certified Reid Media Group, LLC as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE). “As a Certified Minority Business Enterprise it allows me to conduct and bid on contracts with New York State and NYS businesses and agencies that receive money from the state,” said Randy Reid, Owner of Reid Media Group, LLC. The mission of the Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development is to promote equality of economic opportunities for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) and to eliminate barriers to their participation in state contracts. For more information about Reid Media Group, please visit www.reid-mediagroup.com.
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CareFirst will host “Boomers and Beyond: Educational Expo for Everything Senior” to be held at 3805 Meads Creek Road, Painted Post, on Wed., November 16th from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The event will feature more than 30 Boomer/Senior centric organizations, a live remote radio broadcast, as well as breakout workshops on the following topics: Senior Self Defense, Spiritual Energy Healing, Reiki, Bone Builders, and more. In addition, there will be a Panel Discussion from 11-12 on the topics of Identity Theft, Elder Financial Abuse and Estate Planning.
Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Mary Mosteller, 607.962.4100 ext 142, or [email protected]. For more information about CareFirst NY, check out their website at www.CareFirstNY.org.
CareFirst to Host “Boomers and Beyond” Expo
Member News
Wreaths Across America Donations Invited
Each year, Wreaths Across America solicits donations to place a wreath on the headstones at Arlington National Cemetery and other national cemeteries across America.
The past two years, Cameron Manufacturing & Design, Cameron Bridge Works and Vulcraft of New York, Inc., along with other community partners, came together to ensure our local National Cemetery – Woodlawn – was included in this meaningful event.
This year they are continuing the tradition, and invite you to be a part of it! A donation of $15 will purchase one wreath, and a donation of $30 will purchase three.
At www.wreathsacrossamerica.com, click on “Donate” and “Sponsor Wreath at Local Cemetery.” Make sure to type in the zip code 14901 to ensure Woodlawn receives the wreaths.Consider volunteering your time on Saturday, December 17th at 12:00 p.m. at Woodlawn to place wreaths for National Wreaths Across America Day.
Donations will be accepted until November 30, 2016. For more information, contact Matt Sharpe at Cameron (739-3606 or John Slovak at Vulcraft (529-9016).
David Walker
New Senior Vice President Appointed at First Heritage
David K. Walker, a credit union executive for the past 20 years, has joined First Heritage Federal Credit Union as a Senior Vice President.
Walker will oversee human resources, branch offices, and commercial, consumer and residential lending for the credit union, which has about 33,000 members in Tioga, Steuben and Chemung counties.
“I think First Heritage is an outstanding credit union that has first-rate products and services,” Walker said. “They’ve always been quick to bring new products to the market, and they are very committed to the communities they serve.”
Before joining First Heritage in September, Walker worked in various positions at the Corning Federal Credit Union for the past two decades. He began his career as the credit union’s branch manager in Charleroi, Pa., and later became vice president of lending and member services, and director of real estate services.
Walker has been a member of the Credit Union National Association Lending Council, which works with credit unions across the country, since 2011. He earned his bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh.
A resident of Painted Post for the past 17 years, Walker is a coach and board member of the Painted Post Area Little League and is treasurer of the Junior Elmira Pioneers Travel Baseball, Inc. He also is a parent volunteer for the teen retreat program at St. Catherine’s Church in Addison. He and his wife, Jodi, have 5 sons, Ryan, Brendan, Noah, Owen, and Gavin.
Members Urged to Complete Verification Forms
The membership verification forms for your company listing in the 2017 Community Profile & Membership Directory have been e-mailed or mailed to the Chamber membership.
These forms are used to make any updates to member listings prior to the printing of the annual Community Profile & Membership Directory. Any changes reported by members will also be updated in the online directory at www.chemungchamber.org.
If you have not received yours, please call the Chamber at 734-5137 or e-mail [email protected].
There is also still time to place an ad in the directory. Just call or e-mail to reserve your space. The advertising deadline is Friday, November 11th.
Please contact the Chamber with any questions!
Member NewsSelfless Elf 5K to Benefit Food Bank of the Southern Tier
Join the Food Bank of the Southern Tier and their elf mascot, Jingles, to run or walk to end hunger. The 5K will be held on December 3rd at 3:00 p.m., starting at the Corning High School War Memorial Stadium.
This event is for everyday runners, serious runners and walkers alike. Selfless Elf is family-friendly, and participants are invited to dress up in their favorite festive holiday gear. The entry fee is $30 per person 5 years and older until 11/18. Registrations after this date will be an additional $10. Registration is limited and will close on November 20th, so sign up soon!
Every runner will receive an event t-shirt, striped elf socks, and finisher medal made by Cameron Manufacturing & Design. For more information please contact Olivia Consol, Communications Coordinator of the Food Bank of the Southern Tier, at 607-796-6061 ext. 4023. Learn more about the event and the Food Bank of the Southern Tier at www.foodbankst.org.
Molly Huddle Nightat the
Join us on Friday, November 25thand see Molly Huddle drop the puck
at the Jackals game! Wear your Molly Huddle Shirt and
show your support!
Stay tuned for details.
Save the DateThe Small Business Consortium
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
EAP of Family Services provides short-term counseling services, helping people discover
solutions to stressful problems.
• Offering expert confidential counseling for all employees and their families.
• Providing comprehensive service for all types of problems: work, marital, emotional, substance, alcohol, etc.
• Helps cut costs by reducing absenteeism, accidents, low productivity, health costs and poor work performance
Services include:
• 15% Discount for Chamber Members for the first year through the Small Business Consortium EAP
EAP of Family Services of Chemung County361 W. Water St. Elmira, NY 14901
Contact: Marcia Hertzog LCSWR (607) 737-4063
The Arc of Chemung recently held a dedication ceremony to honor Maryann Bruner, who served on the agency’s Board from 1981-2016. The Arc’s new Staff Development Room was named the Maryann Bruner Staff Development Room in recognition of her dedication to the agency, staff members, and the people supported.
To Maryann’s surprise, guests not only included representatives from The Arc of Chemung’s Board of Directors and Leadership Team, but long-time friends, and colleagues, including Laura Kennedy, NYSARC Inc.’s Board President, and Pat Campanella, former VP of NYSARC’s Central Region. Photos and a ribbon-cutting video can be viewed on The Arc of Chemung’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ArcOfChemung.
The Arc of Chemung Dedicates Room to Longtime Board Member
Member News
Valicenti Advisory Services, Inc., is pleased to announce that Caitlyn E. Disbrow, Matthew L. Melott and Louis F. Ruize have joined the firm.
Caitlyn is a graduate of St. Bonaventure University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology. Prior to joining VASI, she was employed in a variety of positions including serving as an Administrative Assistant, an Office Manager and an Inside Sales Representative for local small businesses. Caitlyn was hired as a Receptionist in the Investment office.
Matt is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University, Capital College, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and he spent time in the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps as a campus leader. Prior to joining the firm, Matt interned as a Credit Analyst at a large agricultural lender. As Security Analyst and Trader, Matt’s responsibilities include security analysis, trading and assisting the portfolio managers with portfolio management tasks and special projects.
Louis earned his Bachelor degree in Economics, Summa Cum Laude, and also an M.B.A. in Financial Economics from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Prior to joining the firm, Louis served as Director of Research, Portfolio Manager and Equity Analyst at other financial institutions since starting his investment career in 2001. Since 2001, he has covered each industry sector for investment analysis and suitability for client portfolios. Prior to his career in investments, he was a member of the faculty at Fairleigh Dickinson University where he taught Finance and Economics. As Director of Research and a Portfolio Manager, Louis manages individual client portfolios, which includes determining asset allocations and security selections.
For more information about Valicenti Advisory Services, please visit www.valicenti.com.
Three Employees Join Valicenti Advisory Services
Disability Awareness Focus of Oct. Campaign
Capabilities proudly participated in National Disability Employment Awareness Month, an annual awareness campaign that takes place each October. The purpose is to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities. This year’s theme was “Inclusion Works.”
Throughout the month, Capabilities engaged in a variety of activities to educate community members on disability employment issues and its commitment to an inclusive work culture. On October 5th, Capabilities held a disability inclusion workshop for area employers and non-profits. Chemung County Executive Thomas Santulli officially proclaimed October as “National Disability Employment Awareness Month in Chemung County” during the event. A recognition ceremony was held to honor the area businesses that continue to help in making Capabilities’ vision a reality in late October.
Capabilities and local business partners have been working hand in hand to create the opportunities that empower people with disabilities to choose, get, and keep the job of their choice for the past 60 years. To learn more about Capabilities, please visit www.capabilities.org.
Community Bank, N.A. recently sponsored the 13th Annual Tricycle Race to benefit the United Way of the Southern Tier. Local financial institutions, including Community Bank, N.A., Chemung Canal Trust Company, Corning Credit Union, and Five Star Bank, assembled teams of company representatives to participate in the six-person relay race.
Each team member completed one lap of the course on their tricycle and ended with a football field goal kick challenge for a chance to reduce the team’s time. At the conclusion of the event, Corning Credit Union was named the winner. Corning Credit Union employees were excited to claim the trophy for the third consecutive year. The proceeds from this year’s tricycle race were donated to the United Way of the Southern Tier.
Race Benefits United Way of the Southern Tier
Corning Credit Union’s winning team.
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Thank You Renewing InvestorsAntique Revival
Arby’s of Elmira
Bobby K Entertainment
Cameron Manufacturing & Design, Inc.,
Cameron Bridge Works, LLC
Chateau LaFayette Reneau Winery
Clemens Center
Financial Partners of Upstate New York
Hampton Inn Elmira Horseheads
Postler and Jaeckle Corporation
Radisson Hotel Corning
SAM’S Club
The Shopper
Walter J. Kent Funeral Home,
Tyler Limousine Company, LLC
Williams Auto Group
Crystal City Wedding & Party Center
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AC Computer Repair offers Chamber members and their employees 10% off all purchases and 30% off new virus removals. 111 North Main Street, Elmira, 795.7111, www.ac-computerrepair.com, accomputer [email protected].
Antique Revival offers a 20% discount to all Chamber members. Browse over 10,000 square feet of beautiful signature room settings. Enjoy your hometown resource with worldwide appeal. 26 Palmer Road North, Big Flats, 562.2202, [email protected].
Bethany Village offers a $500 refurbishment fee for any new resident to The Courtyards Assisted Living & Memory Care. Bring in mom/dad for a tour and if they become a resident you will qualify! Call Sharon Casler for a tour at 378.6664. 3005 Watkins Road, Horseheads.
Bobby K Entertainment offers Chamber members in Chemung County $50 off a backyard party inflatable rental of $250 or more! Contact 562.8406, www.bobbyk.com, [email protected].
Buffalo Wild Wings Visit Buffalo Wild Wings and enjoy $3 off any food purchase of $15 or more or $5 off any food purchase of $25 or more. Dine in or take out. 1631 Country Rd 64, Horseheads, 739.9464.
Capabilities offers members discounts on printing solutions: 30% off your first order totaling $250.00 or more plus free set-up. Custodial services: 25% off your first three months with a one year signed contract. General assembly: Contact us for details. Please call Misty Purdy at 734.2006 ext. 128 or [email protected] to inquire. Learn more about Capabilities at www.capabilities.org.
Centerway ExecuCenter When you want an off-site conference room for training or meetings, or an off-site office for confidentiality and convenience, here is how to get one at a discount. During 2016, Chamber members will receive a 10% discount on fees for each member’s first conference room or day-office use. Please call (607) GET-1-123 (438.1123) to schedule. Learn more about Centerway ExecuCenter at www.centerwayec.com.
Clinical Associates of the Southern Tier Employee Assistance Programs will be discounted by 50% off for the first year of a new three year contract. A 25% off discount is available for the first year with a two year contract. We will match or beat any current contract provided by another local EAP provider. This offer will deliver the highest quality providers available in the area which will result in improved EAP services for our new business partners. Contact Rod Noel at 377.0459 or [email protected] for more information.
Culligan Water offers new Chamber member customers who sign up for bottled water delivery 3 months of cooler rental and 200 cone cups free of charge. Culligan Water, 1316 College Ave., Elmira, 737.2748, [email protected].
Custom Mechanical Services offers Chamber members a 10% discount on all your heating and air conditioning needs. Our technicians are available 24/7. Call today for your free estimate at 732.2753.
Elmira College Office of Continuing Education and Graduate Studies is offering Chamber members a 15% discount on fees for non-credit courses or certificate programs offered in-person. Excluded are online E-Learning courses and Elmira College credit courses. Please call 735.1825 to register and claim your discount.
Foxwin Farm offers 10% off all riding lesson packages. Regular rate for 10 lessons is $400; Chamber members pay $360. The regular rate for an introductory (one-time offer only) 5 lesson package is $200; Chamber members pay $180. 2418 Wilawana Rd., Elmira, 742.3332, www.foxwinfarmllc.com.
Greek Peak Mountain Resort offers a 20% discount to Chamber members on all regular priced services provided at Waterfalls Spa, located at the resort. 2177 Clute Road, Cortland, (800) 955.2754.
GreenPoint Landscaping in Horseheads would like to offer 10% off any residential landscaping project & 15% off any commercial landscaping project to fellow Chamber members and businesses. Visit www.greenpointlawns.com to view a comprehensive gallery of our past projects or call 425.5131 for further details.
Image Packaging will offer FREE Logo Creation and Design for your next project and 10% off any new order of any promotional items including t-shirts, water bottles, coffee mugs, pens, jackets, anything promo with your corporate logo. 231 West Water Street, Elmira, 739.3667.
Invisible Fence of the Southern Tier provides Chamber members with $250 off a professionally installed outdoor containment system. 2056 Grand Central Ave., Horseheads, 796.5062, [email protected].
LaFrance Equipment Corporation will offer members 10% off on new fire extinguishers and service. 516 Erie St., Elmira, 733.5511, [email protected].
Naglee Moving and Storage would like to offer Chamber members a 10% discount for storage, commercial/office moves and packing supplies from October through April. Contact Naglee at 733.4671 or [email protected].
Namaste Event, Spa & Wellness Center offers $15 off all services. We provide professional and convenient spa and wellness services, all in an atmosphere of relaxation, love and kindness. We have a full service salon, nail bar and beauty bar, along with a relaxation room you can enjoy. 2667 Corning Road, Horseheads, 333.4778
Nesco Resource will offer Chamber members $500 off a direct placement. 99 McCann’s Boulevard, Elmira, 737.1010, [email protected].
Paychex Payroll offers Chamber members 25% off their first year of service. Contact is Kirk Haltiner, [email protected], (315) 877.1451 (C), and (607) 797.1549, ext. 55707. Located at 4104 Old Vestal Road, Vestal, 13850.
Rocky’s Auto Sales, Inc. says come in, make your best offer and we’ll take an additional $100 off the end deal. 2040 Lake Road, Elmira Heights, 733.1413, [email protected].
ServiceMaster of the Tri-Counties is offering members $25 off any non-emergency services of $150 or more. Those services can be cleaning of carpets, tile and grout, upholstery, windows, drapes, gutters, power washing, and duct cleaning. Call 739.7236 for a quote. For more information, visit www.servicemasterottc.com.
S&M McDonald Contracting offers red, black and brown colored mulch for only $30 per yard. We always load for free at our shop, or have your mulch delivered for an additional fee. 767 S. Kinyon Street, Elmira, 732.4034.
Suburban Propane is offering Chamber members and their employees a 30% discount on the filling of their 20# barbecue tanks and 10% off their heating fuel (propane or fuel oil) for becoming a new Suburban customer. 963 Chemung Street, Horseheads, 739.4141.
Swan & Sons-Morss Co., Inc. Save an additional 5% off all of the discounts to Auto & Home policies such as multi-car, safe driver, good student, new home, home renovations and many more currently available. Preferred Mutual Insurance Company sponsors this program. For a free rate and coverage comparison, contact Mike Ferraro, 734.6283, [email protected].
Swift Office Equipment Inc. Up to 45% off Ricoh digital copiers, fax machines, printers and duplicators, service and supplies on all makes and models. 2147 College Ave., Elmira Heights, 734.8155, [email protected].
Tag’s Restaurant Visit Tag’s Restaurant on Route 352 in Big Flats and enjoy 10% off your entire bill! Offer good on all food and drink items at Tag’s Restaurant when you dine in. Not applicable to concert tickets, events or Tagsylvania. 3037 State Route 352, Big Flats, 562.7683, [email protected].
Twin Tier Imaging Systems offers up to 45% off award-winning Toshiba and Lexmark digital copiers, printers and fax machines. Low interest leasing is available. 504 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, 732.0330, [email protected].
The Arc of Chemung / Southern Tier Industries will discount 10% on scanning, document shredding and custodial services for Chamber members. Please call 734.6151 to learn more or visit www.arcofchemung.org or www.southerntierindustries.org.
The UPS Store offers Chamber members 25 cent color copies, 7 cent black and white copies and 10% off all other services. The UPS Store is located at 110 N. Main Street in Horseheads and can be reached at [email protected] or 873.7161.
Vasco Brands, Inc. offers Chamber members 33% off all Janitorial & Paper Products. Call us first for all your Janitorial Needs. Vasco is a Jackals supporter & supplier. 511 Budd Street, Elmira, 733.5566.
Watkins Glen International offers NASCAR weekend tickets starting at only $65 with kids tickets for as little as $10. Our newly expanded family camping area makes The Glen more family friendly - and affordable - than ever. Corporate entertaining options are also available. For more information or to order, call Rob Murphy, 535.2486 ext. 264, or visit www.theglen.com.
Your Office Biz Inc. is now offering 3 hours of Quick Books Training for $150. Regular price is $225. For more information, call 767.6225 or visit www.yourofficebiz.com.
Zeigler Florists, Inc. offers 10% off all flowers and general merchandise. Cash and carry only. 31 Old Ithaca Road, Horseheads, 739.3579, [email protected].
Member 2 Member Discounts The Member 2 Member Discounts Program highlights special discounts presented by Chamber members for Chamber members.
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Sponsors
Thank You To Elmira College
Grand SponsorChemung Canal Trust Company www.chemungcanal.com
Time Capsule SponsorEmpower Federal Credit Union www.empowerfcu.com
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Kurt Bartenstein, Empower Federal Credit UnionLaurie Desmarais, Hilton Garden Inn
Audrey Fitch, Appleridge Senior Living
1157 North AC Computer Repair Alex & Trudi Porter Antique Revival Appleridge Senior Living Arnot Art MuseumArnot Realty Corporation Bethany Village Birdland Brewing Co. Bobby K Entertainment Bonnie Collins - State Farm InsuranceBouille Electric, Inc. Buffalo Wild Wings Cameron Manufacturing & Design, Inc. Capabilities, Inc. Cayuga Lake Wine Trail
Center for Mark Twain Studies Chamberlain Acres Garden Center & Florist Charlie’s Cafe Chef William Chemung County Humane Society & SPCA Chemung River Friends Chemung Valley History Museum Clemens Center
Community Arts of Elmira Community Bank Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and FLX Copy Express Corning Museum of Glass Corning Credit Union Courtyard Marriott Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Culligan Water Conditioning
Databranch Inc. DeMet’s Candy Company D-’s Pierogi Place LLC Duane S. Swarthout Floor Sanding & Refinishing Eastern Metal of Elmira Eldridge Park Elm Chevrolet, Inc. Elmira College Elmira Business Institute Elmira Corning Regional Airport
Elmira Country Club Elmira Downtown Development Empower Federal Credit Union Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Ferrario Auto Team Finger Lakes Technologies Group, Inc. Finger Lakes Wine Country First Arena Five Star Bank
GCP Discount Liquors & Wines, Inc. Glenora Wine Cellars Glove House, Inc. Grand Central Discount Beers Great Escape Adventures Gough Holding Corporation Greek Peak Mountain Resort Hale Roofing Hampton Inn Elmira/Horseheads Happy Hippo
Heels & Hobos Hesselson’s Hickory Grove Apartments Hill Top Inn Restaurant Hilton Garden Inn Holiday Inn Elmira Riverview Holiday Inn Express Holiday Inn Riverview-Anthony’s Restaurant I.D. Booth Image Packaging Jogo Music Journey Fitness Coaching
Kennedy Valve, A Division Of McWane, Inc. La Tourelle Lakewood Vineyards Lighthouse Liquors & Wines Mark Twain Golf Course Meals on Wheels of Chemung County McInerny Funeral Home Namasté Event, Spa & Wellness Center National Soaring Museum
Near Westside Neighborhood Association, Inc. New York Sport & Fitness Nutmeg Upcycling Elmira College Office of Continuing Education & Graduate Studies Olivia Leigh Designs OMS Elmira, Inc.
Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes Party Time Pepsi Beverage Corporation Pyramid Brokerage Company Quicker Printer Radisson Hotel Corning Randy Olthof Ray Jewelers Satyavani Studio and Gallery Seneca Lake Winery Association
Southern Tier Contract Southern Tier Kayak Tours Swan Morss Insurance Tag’s Tanglewood Nature Center & MuseumThe 205 Club The Arc of Chemung The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes The Christmas House The Coachman Motor Lodge
The Sausage Maker, Inc. The Starlite Room The Steve Kettelle Team at Keller Williams Realty Tioga Downs Casino TLC Limo Turtle Leaf Café Wallin Insurance Agency, Inc. Warehouse Carpet Outlet Watkins Glen International Wegmans Food Markets
WENY-TV WETM-TV White Eagle Society of Elmira Williams Honda William Kasian YWCA Elmira & The Twin Tiers
Thank You Donors
Thank You Restaurants, Beverages & Entertainment1157 North
Buffalo Wild Wings Chef William
D-’s Pierogi PlaceElmira Country Club
Hill Top Inn Restaurant, Banquets & Catering
Holiday Inn Riverview Elmira & Anthony’s Restaurant
Pietro & Son Italian RestaurantThe Starlite RoomTurtle Leaf Café
Wegmans
John G. Ryan, Inc. GCP Discount Liquors & Wines, Inc.
Seneca Beverage Corporation Pepsi Beverages Company
More than 180 Chamber members attended the Showcase Spectacular Taste of the Tiers & Live Auction. Above,
D-’s Pierogi Place welcomes attendees.
The beautiful Cowles Hall Chapel was home to the Live Auction portion of the evening.
Steve Burns (Cameron Manufacturing & Design) checks out what 1157 North has
to offer during the Taste of the Tiers.Kurt Bartenstein (Empower Federal Credit Union) shows guests the Time Capsule.
Audrey Fitch (Appleridge Senior Living) and Ryan Marsh (Naglee Moving
& Storage) serve beverages during the Taste of the Tiers.
Musician Jose “Jogo” Gomez performed during the Taste of the Tiers.
Members enjoy Auctioneer Extraordinaire Rick Pirozzolo (Arnot Art Museum).
Chef William (Bethany Village) describes his Live Auction item to the crowd.
Taste of the Tiers participants prepare in Cowles Hall on the Elmira College campus for the start of the event on
Thursday, October 20th.
Delicious food was served by several local restaurants, including dessert from
Birdland Brewing Company.
Members enjoyed bidding on eighteen items, including Live Auction and Mystery items, and more than 20 winners in the popular Ticket Basket Auction were also announced.
Recent EventsMade in Chemung County MFG Day Expo
Friday, October 7th, Greater Southern Tier BOCESMore than 400 local students attended the expo,
along with 50 business community members and school professionals.
MFG Day Facility Tours Tuesday, October 11th - Friday, October 14th
Twelve manufacturers hosted tours for a variety of audiences, including the public, students, school professionals, and business community members.
Thank You Manufacturers
Thank You Sponsors
To keep up to date with this project, please visit www.madeinchemungcounty.com.
CAF USA ■ Cameron Manufacturing & Design DeMet’s Candy Company ■ Eaton Corporation
Emhart Glass Manufacturing ■ FACTooling, LLC F.M. Howell & Company ■ Hardinge Inc.
Chemung Canal Trust Company & Hardinge Inc.Lead Sponsors: CemeCon, Corning Community College.
I.D. Booth & IncubatorWorksMedia Sponsor: WENY-TV
(Tune in for the “Made in Chemung” news series, continuing Saturdays and Sundays on Good Morning Twin Tiers)
Thank You Expo ContributorsGreater Southern Tier BOCES
Chemung-Schuyler-Steuben Workforce New YorkAlliance for Manufacturing & Technology
Culligan Water ConditioningImage Packaging
Visions Federal Credit Union, Nickel Sponsor
Kristina Cadwallader, The Hilliard CorporationKellie Christopher, CSS Workforce NY
Tim Driscoll, GST BOCESJeanne Eschbach, Corning Community CollegeMary Beth Fiore, Elmira Heights School District
Chris Goll, Cameron Manufacturing & DesignDebra Harrington, GST BOCES
Maggie Jones, The Hilliard CorporationShelly Madden, CSS Workforce NY
Joe Morgan, Spencer-Van Etten School District
Dan Porter, CSS Workforce NYDiane Vang, GST BOCES
Olga Van Osdol, CSS Workforce NYTara Burke, Chemung County Chamber
GST BOCES Superintendent Jim Frame welcomes attendees. Opening remarks were made by Senator Tom O’Mara,
Assemblymen Chris Friend and Phil Palmesano, Jill Koski (Office of Congressman Tom Reed), and Dan Porter of
CSS Workforce New York.
Expo attendees learned about Chemung County manufacturers including FACTooling, LLC.
• November •
Tuesday, November 8, 2016Barclay Damon Presents: Criminal Conviction Inquiries
and Background Check SeminarChemung County Chamber of Commerce
Lower Level Board Room9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
$15.00/person Light breakfast fare will be provided.
Thursday, November 17, 2016Business After Business
Namasté Event, Spa and Wellness Center2667 Corning Road, Horseheads
5:00 to 7:00 p.m.$5/person
Saturday, November 26, 2016 Small Business Saturday
Join the celebration November 26th!Contact the Chamber for more details.
• December •
Tuesday, December 6, 20162016 Annual Awards Breakfast
Sponsored by Elmira Savings BankElmira Country Club
1538 West Church St., ElmiraBreakfast begins at 7:30 a.m.Program begins at 8:00 a.m.
$25.00/person
Recent & Upcoming EventsChemung Canal Trust Company
Host of the October 13th“Business After Business” Reception
More than 100 Chamber members attended the event, with catering from Bernie Murray’s.
Thank you to Chemung Canal Trust Company and the Clemens Center for providing door prizes. Quicker Printer’s Tracie Dahl
visits at the event.
Chemung Canal’s Ron Bentley and Anders Tomson give out door prizes.
Ribbon Cutting
JDog Junk Removal & Hauling celebrated their official grand opening with a ribbon cutting on Friday, October 21st. Pictured from left to right are Katie Gilbert, Tom Clark, Assemblyman Christopher Friend, Thomas Hyland representing Congressman Tom Reed, Kyle Gagnon, Ray Gagnon representing JDog Junk Removal & Hauling Capital Region NY, Dave Gilbert, Mark Riley, Elmira Mayor Daniel Mandell, Senator Tom O’Mara and Ethan Gilbert. The ribbon cutting took place at the Italian American Veterans Club in Elmira.
From right, Aj Kircher (Capabilities Inc.) catches up with Chamber Board Member Kathy Stickler (Mengel, Metzger, Barr & Co., LLP).
Databranch provides managed and outsourced IT services that keep your technology investments
Serving organiza�ons of all sizes throughout New York and Pennsylvania since 1985.
Managed Technology Services Networking Security
We’re proud of our state of the art facilities, including, 3 massage rooms, a couples massage room, 2 esthetics rooms, a full service salon for hair, makeup and nails, a steam/wet sauna in the
women’s locker room and an infrared dry sauna. Our beautiful yoga / pilates studio will host a variety of classes, lectures, events, and instruction for all. We also have a children’s event room for little girl’s beauty parties. Our salon doubles as an adult event room, which is available for groups
to rent out for a variety of functions and occasions.
Business After Business ReceptionNovember 17th 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Our mission at Namaste’ is to provide a pathway to physical, emotional and spiritual wellness and self-worth through the provision of professional and convenient spa services, yoga instruction and nutritional counseling and awareness, all in an
atmosphere of relaxation, love and kindness.
Visit us at 2667 Corning Road, Horseheads, NY (Next to Friendly’s) - www.MyNamasteSpa.com
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