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COSBE Launches e Social Media Mandate Like it or not, Social Media is part of every member’s operation. From Tweeting employees to Facebooking friends of the firm, the communications phenomenon is everywhere. And it’s here to stay. With that practical rationale in mind, COSBE, the Chamber’s Council Of Small Business Enterprises, has assembled a lineup of teachers and players for a breakfast meeting with members. e April 26th session will have something for everyone, from the curious novice to the seasoned veteran. “is may just be the most important ninety-minute marketing investment of the year,” said COSBE Education Chair Josh Palmer (Swan & Sons-Morss Company ). COSBE has recruited a team of three marketing professionals to lead the program. e teachers are Sean Lukasik of CreAgent Marketing, Randy Reid of Reid Media Group and Denis Sweeney of Sweeney Enterprises. e team of professionals will respond to four members who will overview their own diverse application of social media. e four players are Teresa Degarmo of Finger Lakes Wine Country, Steve Kettelle of Pyramid Brokerage and Culinary Kiosk, James Reed of Ziff Law and Paul Stonier of Salient Management. e program will be presented from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. on ursday, April 26th at the Holiday Inn Riverview in Elmira. e $15 registration fee includes a continental breakfast. Registrations are available on line at www.chemungchamber.org or by telephoning the Chamber at 607.734.5137. April 2012 Members Cite Pros & Cons of Business Climate Volunteers gathered an array of responses every bit as diverse as the members who shared their views during the Chamber’s recent member Phone-a-thon. e Member Services Council contacted more than 250 members during this year’s daylong project which thanks members and invites comments on issues of concern. “State taxes and red tape regulations are always at the top of the list of concerns,” said Member Services Council Chair Pat Blair (Five Star Bank). “But this year there was also a pretty strong sense of optimism about the economy, especially at the local level,” she noted. In general, members see the need to promote manufacturing, local shopping and workforce development. e natural gas industry is seen as a positive economic driver but the moratorium in New York has jeopardized that opportunity. Members bemoaned the Wage eft Protection Act and proposed minimum wage hike, both of which the Chamber has opposed. Such initiatives are seen as indications of how out of touch Albany is with the challenges which confront small business. On a more positive front, Chamber members applauded the responsiveness and business sensitivity of local public officials, including the local representatives to the State Legislature. e Chamber’s efforts to promote local business and to encourage connections among member firms were also acknowledged as important supports for the region’s economy. “is input is valuable,” said Ms. Blair. “It definitely steers the Chamber’s priorities and programming.” Clockwise from top left are panelists Steve Kettelle, Teresa Degarmo, Paul Stonier and Jim Reed.
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COSBE Launches The Social Media MandateLike it or not, Social Media is part of every member’s operation. From Tweeting employees to Facebooking friends of the firm, the communications phenomenon is everywhere. And it’s here to stay.
With that practical rationale in mind, COSBE, the Chamber’s Council Of Small Business Enterprises, has assembled a lineup of teachers and players for a breakfast meeting with members. The April 26th session will have something for everyone, from the curious novice to the seasoned veteran. “This may just be the most important ninety-minute marketing investment of the year,” said COSBE Education Chair Josh Palmer (Swan & Sons-Morss Company).
COSBE has recruited a team of three marketing professionals to lead the program. The teachers are Sean Lukasik of CreAgent Marketing, Randy Reid of Reid Media Group and Denis Sweeney of Sweeney Enterprises.
The team of professionals will respond to four members who will overview their own diverse application of social media. The four players are Teresa Degarmo of Finger Lakes Wine Country, Steve Kettelle of Pyramid Brokerage and Culinary Kiosk, James Reed of Ziff Law and Paul Stonier of Salient Management.
The program will be presented from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 26th at the Holiday Inn Riverview in Elmira. The $15 registration fee includes a continental breakfast. Registrations are available on line at www.chemungchamber.org or by telephoning the Chamber at 607.734.5137.
April 2012
Members Cite Pros & Cons of Business ClimateVolunteers gathered an array of responses every bit as diverse as the members who shared their views during the Chamber’s recent member Phone-a-thon. The Member Services Council contacted more than 250 members during this year’s daylong project which thanks members and invites comments on issues of concern.
“State taxes and red tape regulations are always at the top of the list of concerns,” said Member Services Council Chair Pat Blair (Five Star Bank). “But this year there was also a pretty strong sense of optimism about the economy, especially at the local level,” she noted.
In general, members see the need to promote manufacturing, local shopping and workforce development. The natural gas industry is seen as a positive economic driver but the moratorium in New York has jeopardized that opportunity. Members bemoaned the Wage Theft Protection Act and proposed minimum wage hike, both of which the Chamber has opposed. Such initiatives are seen as indications of how out of touch Albany is with the challenges which confront small business.
On a more positive front, Chamber members applauded the responsiveness and business sensitivity of local public officials, including the local representatives to the State Legislature. The Chamber’s efforts to promote local business and to encourage connections among member firms were also acknowledged as important supports for the region’s economy.
“This input is valuable,” said Ms. Blair. “It definitely steers the Chamber’s priorities and programming.”
Clockwise from top left are panelists Steve Kettelle, Teresa Degarmo, Paul Stonier and Jim Reed.
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“Experience” Videos Enliven Tourism Site Thanks to the recent addition of four, one-minute video tours to the Chemung Chamber’s tourism website, those looking to plan a trip to our region can now get a front row glimpse into some of Twain Country’s one-of-a-kind experiences!
Each of the hi-def vignettes aids in trip planning by bringing a particular attraction to life. In the course of four short minutes, visitors to www.MarkTwainCountry.com can hop aboard a Trolley into Twain Country tour, soar in a glider over Harris Hill, tour a gallery at the Arnot Art Museum and visit Elmira’s Twain attractions. In addition, an e-postcard option makes it possible to share the videos with others through a single click.
Joel Carberry, local glider pilot and enthusiast, is particularly enamored with the glider-themed video and believes it will increase interest in visiting Harris Hill. “It conveys the thrill of the sport! Viewers see what it’s like to sit in the cockpit while a glider takes off, soars over the Chemung Valley, and comes in for a landing. It brings them one step closer to an actual visit,” he said. Carberry also noted that the video highlights the breathtaking views that are so much a part of the Harris Hill soaring experience.
Research has shown that people who view travel related video are 70% more likely to visit that destination. The video library was designed to strengthen the bond with potential visitors by providing a more intimate look at our community. It is also an excellent tool for businesses to use to showcase the region in their relocation initiatives.
Chamber members are encouraged to check out the video library themselves and promote our community by sending an e-postcard. Just go to: http://www.marktwaincountry.com/explore/video-library .
Harris Hill Heralds the Arrival of Spring!
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Spring has arrived and with it comes the reenergizing of the community with the reopening of Harris Hill Amusement Park (www.HarrisHillAmusements.com ) and Harris Hill Soaring Corporation (www.harrishillsoaring.org ) on weekends!
Due to unseasonably warm weather, the amusement park is now open and the runway will offer glider rides beginning mid-April. Both will resume their regular daily schedules in June. For more information on exact dates and hours of operation, please check their respective websites.
Sweepstakes to Promote JFK to ELM FlightsThe Chemung Chamber has joined forces with the Elmira Corning Regional Airport (ECRA) and Finger Lakes Wine Country to launch a sweepstakes for a four-day, three-night visit to the region to promote the start of Delta Airlines’ direct flights from JFK to ELM in June. It will be offered in conjunction with Delta and will run throughout late spring.
Among the sweepstake offerings are: roundtrip airfare to ECRA for two, three nights at Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel, six hours of private limousine service through TLC Limo, two glider rides at Harris Hill, behind the scenes tour at the National Soaring Museum, glassmaking at Corning Museum of Glass, VIP wine tasting experience at Glenora Wine Cellars, and much, much more!
Full details will soon be posted at www.FingerLakesWineCountry.com.
Spring hours for Harris Hill Amusement Park are:
Monday - Friday from 5 - 8 p.m. and weekends from 12 - 8 p.m. Spring hours run from April 7 - June 9, with daily hours through the summer.
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Board of Directors•Welcomed new Directors Katherine Stickler (Mengel, Metzger, Barr), Pat Blair (Five Star Bank), Bob Grissom (WETM TV), Michael Printup (Watkins Glen International) and Will Shaffer (Sikorsky).•Briefed in March on volatile developments with First Arena. Chamber supported project at the outset in 1998 and is eager to promote best possible future for important community asset.
Business Education Roundtable•Received an overview of the Workkeys National Career Readiness Certificate Program from Shelly Madden, Functional Supervisor/Workkeys Coordinator for Corning Community College’s Academic and Workforce Development Center.•Discussed updates provided by the Superintendents of Elmira City, Horseheads, Elmira Heights and Waverly School Districts.•Exploring wherewithal to resume important Teacher Tours and to expand The Big Five work ethic promotion.
Business Opportunities Subcommittee of the Santulli Energy Commission•As Moratorium endures and gas industry decelerates, Subcommittee has moved to quarterly meetings. Will monitor developments in Albany and, increasingly, in Washington.
Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB)•Reviewed final phase of Internet intensive Finger Lakes Winter Escapes campaign, developed in concert with Steuben and Schuyler Counties.•Confirmed Delta in-flight regional promotion video to be shown on domestic flights throughout June’s launch of Delta’s new direct flights between JFK and Elmira Corning Regional Airport.•Recruited Reyman Clark (The Starlite Room) to chair the 2012 Familiarization Tour, during which members of the CVB visit several area attractions to better enable cross-promotion.
Council of Small Business Enterprises (COSBE)•Promoted new business connections for 16 Chamber Member firms represented at the latest Speed Networking session, hosted by the Holiday Inn Riverview in March.•Continued planning interactive Social Media Workshops, which will be provided for interested Chamber Members later this spring.
Member Services Council•Reviewed results of annual Phone-a-thon, which reached about one-third of the Chamber’s member firms, thanking them for their loyalty and inviting issues the Chamber should address.•Identified prospective Chamber members and First Dollar of Profit deliveries to new Chemung County businesses.
Public Affairs Council (PAC)•Hosted City of Elmira Mayor Sue Skidmore to discuss issues including First Arena’s foreclosure, building development projects, and integration of the community and Elmira College. •Promoted Governor’s Tier VI Pension reform proposal, which was subsequently approved by the NY State Legislature.•Recruited Ann Crook (Elmira Corning Regional Airport) to Co-chair PAC with incumbent Denis Sweeney (Sweeney Enterprises) as initiative begins to expand PAC’s roster and analysis of issues.
Member NewsSweeney Becomes Certified HIPAA AdministratorDenis Sweeney of Sweeney Enterprises recently became a Certified HIPAA Administrator (CHA) after passing the HIPAA Academy and Train for Compliance certification examination. The Certified HIPAA Administrator exam validates an individual’s knowledge and skills in the core area of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) Administrative Simplification, along with an emphasis in the Privacy Rule requirements.
Sweeney, a consultant and former hospital Privacy Of-ficer, also successfully completed the HIPAA Certification Online curriculum which included courses on “HIPAA Introduction,” “Introduction to HIPAA Privacy,” and “Advanced HIPAA Privacy Topics.”
With his certification Sweeney plans to offer workshop educational seminars for local businesses who must comply with the HIPAA Privacy Act.
Sweeney Enterprises offers a full range of marketing communications, public relations, and video production consulting services. Sweeney Enterprises is in the business of increasing a company’s bottom line by enhancing its public visibility and image by using a variety of multi-media and social media strategies. For over 20 years, Denis Sweeney has successfully addressed local, regional, and national media on a variety of subjects ranging from tourism promotion to labor negotiations.
Karen Rupp Earns Ambassador of the QuarterKaren Rupp is the Resource Development Coordinator of the United Way of the Southern Tier. “After being a loaned executive, my personal goal was that someday I would work for the United Way. I really loved the idea of working for an organization that did so much to improve the lives of so many in this community,” said Karen.
Karen has been with Member Services since 2009. She is a 2003 graduate of the Leadership Chemung Program, an American Cancer Society Reach To Recovery volunteer and Co-chair of the Relay For Life Survivor’s Dinner. She is also on Parish Council with Blessed Sacrament Parish and a member of the Horseheads Woman’s Club.
The Member Services Council is a volunteer group of Mem-ber Ambassadors who increase and retain Chamber mem-bership, which results in the expansion of the organization and fosters the County’s prosperity and economic growth.
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Fed Seeks Small Biz Input
The regional branch of the Federal Reserve Bank has invited the Chamber’s small business members to participate in an online poll regarding business conditions and possible financing needs.
The purpose of the poll is to give policy makers at the Federal Reserve some collective input which transcends the raft of statistical data which often drives decision making in Washington.
Interested members can find the poll online at http://frb.us2.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_87cGXPuvPGuqWFe. The Poll takes just ten minutes to complete.
The New York branch serves the tri-state region of Connecticut, New Jersey and New York.
Member NewsHUNT Announces New Staff MemberJoshua Woodard brings a wide range of skills and experience to Hunt Engineers, Architects & Land Surveyors, P.C. (HUNT) and has joined their Towanda office staff. Joshua has nine years of experience with various disciplines of engineering and land surveying, including facilitating the modeling of existing and future sewer system design projects. Joshua has developed and implemented time-saving initiatives by integrating outdated drainage studies and quarterly operation and maintenance reports to facilitate the creation of templates that significantly reduced turnaround time for drainage studies and quarterly reports.
To submit Member News please email [email protected]
Radiothon Raises Record $101,000
The 2012 Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon raised a record $101,000 from March 7-9. The annual event exceeded its previously held record of $98,000, raised in 2011.
“Once again, Backyard Broadcasting came through for the infants and children we serve,” said Alene Goodman, Children’s Miracle Network spokesperson. “This record dollar amount will go a long way toward ensuring that the services we provide for children in our community are here for many years to come.”
Backyard Broadcasting, owner of these stations and others, donated all air time, talent, production and promotion for the Radiothon.
Chamber’s Online Business Directory Sees Dramatic Increase in UsageThe Chamber’s Online Business Directory has seen a great increase in usage since the Chamber’s new website was launched in mid-May 2011. During the month of February 2012, 236 different categories were searched in the database. Of those, the top five categories were: Education, Manufacturers/ Processors, Restaurants, Real Estate and Financial Services/Institutions.
In comparison to February 2011, the total searches of these categories saw an increase of 230%, and clicks and views of these categories had an increase of 433%.
For more information on enhancing your free business directory listing, contact Julie McInerny, Manager of Member Services, by e-mailing [email protected] or calling (607) 734-5137.
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Chamber Site Features Member Job PostingsIf you’re looking to fill a position in your company, make sure to take advantage of the Job Listings on the Chamber website! Submitting openings is a free service for Members and a quick and easy process that’ll help you reach a larger applicant pool.
To submit a job, simply visit the Chamber home page at www.chemungchamber.org. On the top toolbar, you will see the Business Toolkit category. Once you click on that, you’ll see a link for Jobs. After clicking on Jobs, you’ll find the option to Post a Job.
Then just fill out the online form and click Submit at the bottom of the page. On the form, you are able to fill in your company information (including a logo), contact information, details about the position, application preferences and an applicant deadline. You can even select when you’d like the listing to expire, and it will automatically be pulled off of the Job Listings that day.
If you have any questions about how to submit a job, please contact the Chamber at 734-5137 or [email protected].
Corning Community College Welcomes LittleCorning Community College has announced the hire of Mr. William Little as the Executive Director of Institutional Advancement.
Mr. Little will provide leadership for the planning, organization, and implementation of a comprehensive institutional advancement program and serve as the chief institutional advancement officer responsible for communications, alumni program, institutional events, and resource development (including gifts, donations, major fundraising campaigns), and the CCC Development Foundation.
For additional information, please contact Mary Lee Welch at (607) 962-9492 or [email protected].
Thank You Renewing InvestorsAll-Mode Communications, Inc.
American Cancer SocietyArbor Housing and Development
Banfield-Baker Corp.Boy Scouts of America, Five Rivers Council
Brian K. Adams & Associates, Inc.Building Block Private Nursery School & Pre-K
Callahan ConstructionCity of Elmira
Coastal Restaurant GroupCPE Interlink
Elmira Colony Park Luxury ApartmentsElmira Water Board
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Harris Hill Soaring CorporationHoly Family Catholic Schools
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With just a few weeks remaining in their program year, the current Leadership class is hurriedly finishing assignments and completing an often rigorous calendar of meetings and work sessions. The commencement breakfast event will be held at the Holiday Inn Riverview on May 3rd. Commencement will mark the sixteenth activity of the class which began meeting last September. During the year, participants confered with leaders of numerous facets of the community, addressing topics such as local Legislation, Public Safety, Education, Tourism, Transportation and Health Care. Linda Lathrop of Joint Education & Training facilitates the sessions which also include workshops on ethics, volunteering and, of course, leadership.
As the Leadership program approaches three decades of service, there is an abundance of alumni in the community who continue to share their considerable talents and a common commitment to the best possible future of Chemung County.
Members interested in learning more about the May 3rd breakfast or the 2012-2013 program that will begin in September are invited to contact Sue Panetta at the Chamber office, phone 734.5137 or e-mail [email protected].
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I am a new member of the Junior League of Greater Elmira – Corning. In past years I have served on committees including Chemung County Habitat for Humanity and the Horseheads School District for their 10 year strategic plan. I was also a past Board Member for Big Flats Little League and have participated in local fundraising events including The American Cancer Society, The Juvenile Diabetes Walk and The United Way.
I thoroughly enjoyed being a part of 2009 Leadership Chemung Class. I was amazed at how much I discovered through this program. We took a trolley ride through Elmira, toured the Chemung County Jail and rode in a fire truck at the Elmira Corn-ing Regional Airport. I made lasting connections with the other members of our class. I highly recommend you participate in this program. Not only will you learn about the community, but you will also make quality connections that will benefit you throughout your career.
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April 2012
Business Council Supports Repeal of Wage Theft Prevention Act The New York State Senate recently passed legislation (S.6063A) to repeal the notification provisions of the Wage Theft Prevention Act.
“The passage of Senate legislation that would fix the Wage Theft Prevention Act is an important step toward realizing the goal of fostering investment and economic development in New York,” said Heather Briccetti, president and CEO, The Business Council of New York State, Inc. “With so much of the focus in 2012 on economic development, it is fitting that this costly, unnecessary new mandate on businesses be repealed."
The “job theft prevention act of 2010” requires that each year a written pay notice be provided by all private sector employ-ers to each and every employee in New York State, and that a written acknowledgement of the receipt of such notice be obtained each year from each and every employee by their employer, and be maintained by the employer for six years.
The Business Council supports repeal of this annual pay notice mandate.
Coalition Supports Tier VI Pension ReformThe following is an excerpt of a letter recently sent to leaders of the New York Senate and Assembly by a statewide coalition of organizations urging support of the Tier VI option that is included in Governor Cuomo’s 2012-13 budget proposal.
We write to ask for your public support for pension reform, a measure essential for the future viability of New York State’s businesses and economy.
As New York continues to recover from the recent recession, we cannot afford to continue the past practice of taxing busi-nesses out of this state. As our pension system has grown more and more bloated each year, businesses have been forced to pick up the bill, paying higher and higher property taxes to cover the growing cost.
Over the years, New York’s businesses have put more and more money into the pension system to the point where local companies are almost subsidizing pension benefits.
We need to be taking steps to make New York more competi-tive. That includes finding ways to lower property taxes. As we have seen over the past several years, property tax in-creases affect jobs. In the last 10 years alone, pension growth represented 88% of property tax increases from city governments, 41% from county governments, 28% from vil-lages and 22% from towns. Our property taxes are among the highest in the nation, and businesses pay 35% of all prop-erty taxes in the state. Businesses pay five times more in property taxes to localities than they do in corporate income taxes – more than $2,300 per employee in property taxes.
As we continue down the road to recovery, it requires that all of our state’s leaders foster an environment that supports local businesses, instead of continuing fiscally irresponsible
The Business Council • 152 Washington Avenue • Albany, NY 12210-2289 • 518-465-7511 • www.bcnys.org
policies that hurt businesses. We respectfully ask you to support the implementation of Tier VI as proposed by the governor, and take a major step toward making New York more economically competitive.
The full letter is available at www.bcnys.org.
2012 New Jobs-NY Creation PlanThe Senate Republican Conference recently announced details of the 2012 NEW JOBS-NY Job Creation Plan that calls for business tax cuts, tax incentives for hiring the un-employed, a moratorium on new taxes and a state spending cap. The 2012 NEW JOBS-NY includes reforms which will make New York more economically competitive.
“New York needs good paying jobs. The New Jobs NY legis-lation shows that the State Senate leadership are clearly focused on creating them,” said Heather Briccetti, president and CEO, The Business Council of New York State, Inc. “The program provides much needed tax relief to small busi-nesses, which are the engines of job creation and economic growth throughout the state. We look forward to working with the Senate to ensure that the enacted budget will con-tinue to restrain the cost of government, while reforming major state spending programs, and providing mandate relief that reduces the cost of local government.”
The proposal includes: a 20-percent corporate tax cut worth $65 million to 200,000 small businesses; a 10-percent tax cut for 800,000 small business filing under personal income tax status, that would save employers $120 million; tying tuition tax credits and deductions to the higher education price index so the tax credits will keep pace with inflation; holding the annual growth in state spending to 2 percent, the Legislature and Governor imposed that cap on local gov-ernments and school districts last year; a moratorium on new taxes and fees and a constitutional amendment that would require a supermajority vote of two-thirds of the Senate and Assembly to raise state taxes; and reducing the paperwork and bureaucracy that businesses face.
Business Council Joins Social CommunityThe Business Council of New York State, Inc. is now on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. By joining the online com-munities, The Business Council hopes to interact more closely with members, quickly letting them know how politi-cal issues and policies affect their businesses. The Business Council's Facebook page also provides a listing of job open-ings from around the State.
“Social media outlets will allow us to reach our members as events unfold, and allows them to communicate with us like never before,” said Heather Briccetti, president and CEO of The Business Council. “It means creating an ongoing dia-logue about our advocacy efforts to create economic growth and good jobs in New York.”
For more information visit www.bcnys.org.
Material from The Business Council of New York State, Inc. For more information, visit www.bcnys.org.
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The Member 2 Member Discounts Program highlights special discounts presented by Chamber Members for Chamber Members. All employees of Chemung County Chamber of Commerce member firms are encouraged to take advantage of
Member 2 Member Discounts.
There is no fee to participate in the program; the only requirement is offering a minimum of a 10% discount. The special offer will be printed in Today’s CHAMBER and also be available in your online directory listing.
For more information on how your business can benefit from a Member 2 Member Discount, please contact Julie McInerny at the Chamber by emailing [email protected] or calling (607) 734-5137.
American Cancer Society offers $10 off a New York State Golf Pass. Deals include complementary rounds of golf with the purchase of one, free golf with a cart rental, etc., at more than 100 facilities. Regularly $35, Chamber Members pay $25. 1316 College Avenue, Elmira, 377.7092, [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].
AT&T offers 20% off any accessory in the store to Chamber Members. For details, please call 796.2300. 1510 County Route 64, Horseheads, www.wireless.att.com.
Bobby K Entertainment offers $100 off photo booth rental for any event! Elmira, 800.640.5034, www.bobbyk.com, [email protected].
Building Block Private Nursery Schooloffers the first week free for full-time enrollment. 308 College Avenue, Elmira, 732.8800.
Chemung ARC/Southern Tier Industrieswill discount 10% on remanufactured cartridges, scanning, document shredding and custodial services. 711 Sullivan Street, Elmira, 734.6151, www.chemungarc.org.
Culligan Water offers new 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, jldavis@culligan water.com.
Downtown Health Club offers a free 30-day membership with a key deposit. This is a men’s club only, and is located in the Mark Twain Building, located at 147 W. Gray Street, Elmira, 734.3421.
Ear to Hear of Elmira offers Chamber Members a free hearing evaluation/ screening, 35% discount on hearing aids, free batteries for two years with purchase and a free three-year warranty on hearing aids - 45 day, 100% money back guaran-tee. “You’ll love what you hear!” 2064 Lake Road, Elmira, 734.3329, [email protected].
Foxwin Farm offers 10% off all riding lesson packages. Regular rate for 10 lessons is $400; Chamber Members pay $360. Regular rate for introductory (one-time offer only) 5 lesson package is $200; Chamber Members pay $180. 2418 Wilawana Road, Elmira, 742.3332, www. foxwinfarmllc.com.
Invisible Fence of the Southern Tier provides $100 off a professionally installed outdoor containment system. 2056 Grand Central Avenue, Horseheads, 796.5062, [email protected].
LaFrance Equipment Corporation will offer 10% off on new fire extinguishers and service. 516 Erie Street, Elmira, 733.5511, [email protected].
Leigh Ann Evans Interior Design Leigh Ann Evans offers a no-obligation visit to your place of business. She will do a walk-through and offer low-cost sugges-tions to improve your workspace. Simple changes can improve your image and workspace effectiveness! Call 962.0192 to make arrangements.
Mustico Financial Group, Inc. 25% off Investment Management fees for new clients for one year. Must meet minimum investment requirements. 221 W. Church St., Elmira, 733.7935, admin@mustico financial.com.
Nesco Resource offers $100 off an order of 40 hours or more and $500 off a direct placement. 99 McCann’s Blvd., Elmira, 737.4010, [email protected].
Paychex Payroll offers customers $15 offtheir first year of service. Contact KaraSweet, 346-7727, [email protected].
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].
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 & many more currently avail-able. 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. offers up to 45% off Ricoh digital copiers, fax machines, printers and duplicators, service and supplies on all makes and models. 2147 College Avenue, Elmira Heights, 734.8155, [email protected].
Twin Tier Imaging Systems will offer up to 45% off award-winning Toshiba and Lexmark digital copiers, printers and fax machines. Low interest leasing available. 504 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, 732.0330, twintierimagingsystems@ yahoo.com.
UPS Store will give a 10% discount on color copying, binding, laminating, packaging, shipping and mailboxes. 110 N. Main Street, Horseheads, [email protected].
Watkins Glen International offers NASCAR weekend tickets starting at only $65 with kids’ grandstand seats for as little as $20. Reduced prices for kids and new family camping area make The Glen more family friendly - and affordable - than ever. Corporate entertaining options 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 informa-tion, call 767.6225 or visit www.your officebiz.com.
Zeigler Florists, Inc. would like to offer Chamber Members 10% off all flowersand general merchandise. Cash and carry only. 31 Old Ithaca Road, Horseheads, 739.3579, [email protected].
Member 2 Member Discounts
Member 2 Member Discounts can also be seen
in the Chamber’s online Business Directory!
www.chemungchamber.org
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•April •
Thursday, April 19, 2012Business After Business Reception
GCP Discount Liquors & Wines, IncGrand Central Plaza at 1020 Center Street, Horseheads
5:00 - 7:00 pm$5/person*
*Or donate a Door Prize for free admission.Register in advance to be entered to win exclusive door prizes!
Thursday, April 26, 2012COSBE: The Social Media Mandate
Featuring panelists Teresa Degarmo (Finger Lakes Wine Country), Steve Kettelle (Pyramid Brokerage Company, Culinary Kiosk), Paul Stonier
(Salient Management Company) and Jim Reed (Ziff Law). Discussion led by Sean Lukasik (CreAgent Marketing), Randy Reid
(Reid Media Group) and Denis Sweeney (Sweeney Enterprises).Holiday Inn Riverview
760 East Water St, Elmira8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
$15/person includes Continental Breakfast
•May•
Tuesday, May 1, 2012COSBE: Conversation with Congressman Tom Reed
Featuring panelists Senator Tom O’Mara; County Executive Tom Santulli; Horseheads School Superintendent Ralph Marino
Holiday Inn Riverview760 East Water St, Elmira
8:00 – 9:30 a.m.$15/person includes Continental Breakfast
Thursday, May 3, 2012Leadership Chemung Commencement
Sponsored by Chemung Canal Trust CompanyHoliday Inn Riverview
760 E. Water St., Elmira, NY7:30 a.m. Breakfast 8:00 a.m. Program
$20 Members / $25 Non-Members
Think Golf!24th Annual James V. Clune, Jr.
Memorial Golf TournamentThe Chamber is now seeking members to volunteer for the
Golf Tournament Task Force. The tournament will be held in early August. Interested individuals, please contact Susan Panetta at
(607) 734-5137 or [email protected]
• Register Online www.ChemungChamber.org •• Email [email protected] • Phone (607) 734.5137 •
Thank youToughpups & Pampered Princesses
Host of the March 22nd Business After Business Reception
More than 50 Chamber Members attended the March 22nd Business After Business Reception hosted at Toughpups & Pampered Princesses’ new location on Route 352 in Big Flats.
From left, Chuck Coons (Realty USA) chats with Gene Losey (GCP Discount Liquors & Wines, Inc.).
Mike Lenzner (The Lenzner Solution) catches up with Julie Wellington (Nesco Resource).
Toughpups’ Leo Sanders visits with Kristina Schneider (center) and Samantha Marks (Radisson Hotel Corning).
Thank you to DeMet’s Candy Company, Anthony’s Restaurant and Toughpups &
Pampered Princesses for providing door prizes.
Recent & Upcoming Events
From left, Toughpups Co-Owners Leo Sanders and Jared Hayes welcome attendees.
1020 Center Street, Suite 18, Horseheads, NY 14845
www.gcpliquors.com (607) 739-8650
[email protected] Fax: (607) 739-2345
Conveniently located off I-86 exit 53
We have the largest selection of
New York State, California, & Imported Wines in the area!
Catered by
Guiseppe’s, Subway, & Lin Buffet
Tastings by
Barefoot Wines, Camarena Tequila, & New Amsterdam Gin & Vodka
1020 Center Street, Suite 18, Horseheads, NY 14845
www.gcpliquors.com (607) 739-8650
[email protected] Fax: (607) 739-2345
Conveniently located off I-86 exit 53
We have the largest selection of
New York State, California, & Imported Wines in the area!
Catered by
Guiseppe’s, Subway, & Lin Buffet
Tastings by
Barefoot Wines, Camarena Tequila, & New Amsterdam Gin & Vodka
Join us on Thursday, April 19th for our Business After Busines Reception
from 5:00 - 7:00 pm!
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The Regional Job Fair offers employers an excellent opportunity to maximize interaction with job seekers, to showcase career and internship information, and to meet one-on-one with candidates for your open positions.
To reserve a space early, contact Corning Community College Career & Transfer Services Office: Phone: 607-962-9228 Toll Free: 800-358-7171 ext. 9228 Fax: 607-962-9246 Email: [email protected]
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Location: Murray Athletic Center 170 Huck Finn Drive
(The Domes) Horseheads, NY—State Route 14
at the Murray Center Road Marquee Co-sponsored by the following proud partners: Chemung County Chamber of Commerce Corning Community College Corning Area Chamber of Commerce CSS Workforce New York Elmira College GST BOCES NYS Department of Labor Southern Tier Economic Growth Steuben County Industrial Development Agency WETM-TV
