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Members Explore Issues & Options with Government RepsRecognizing the impact which government imposes on business, Chamber members meet often with local public officials. Two sessions held in April illustrate the mutual interest in the economy which business and government share.

The Public Affairs Council (PAC) hosted a candid, constructive discussion with Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R-132nd) on April 10. The conversation focused on business related components of the State budget, as well as a variety of other issues on the Albany agenda.

The group praised some budget developments, such as the tax cuts for manufacturers and the phase out of the 18A utility surcharge. Some progress was made toward eventual eradication of the Gap Elimination Adjustment, but the punitive impact on local budgets is still severe.

Among other topics discussed were saving Monterey Shock, implementing Common Core, funding highway improvements and storing liquefied natural gas.

A particular highlight of the meeting was the Assemblyman’s report on his effort to move the Assembly to a more productive and less stringently partisan body. A delegation of four Downstate Democrats meets informally with Mr. Palmesano and other Upstate Republicans like Chris Friend (R-124th). They host reciprocal visits and tours of their districts and discuss relevant issues with constituent groups from each other’s community. Mr. Palmesano believes that rapport will pay dividends for all New Yorkers in years to come. The Chamber agrees.

On April 21st, three Town Supervisors met informally with the Chamber’s Board of Directors. Ed Fairbrother of Big Flats, George Richter of Chemung and David Sullivan of Elmira gave overviews of their communities and the array of issues which they have in common, as well as some significant items which distinguish each town as unique.

The purpose of the session was to enable board members to recognize the diversity of attributes and challenges which characterize each of the 17 municipalities in Chemung County. “There’s obviously a lot more to Chemung County than just the neighborhoods where each of us lives and works,” said Chamber Chair Jan van den Blink (The Hilliard Corporation). “This was enlightening.”

No one who has worked with the new Elmira Jackals and First Arena was surprised when the National Hockey League’s Buffalo Sabres announced a long-term partnership with the locals. The alliance, which also includes the AHL’s Rochester Americans, promises collaboration on coaching, administration, promotions and especially player development.

“Now it’s our job as a community to show the Jackals and the Sabres that we’re behind them,” said County Executive Tom Santulli. “This opportunity is huge,” he said.

The Chamber agrees and has already engaged in discussions regarding how best to promote both teams here in Chemung County. Members are invited to share ideas and suggestions by sending an email to info@chemungchamber.org.

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Harris Hill to Host Schweizer Anniversary Event

This year will mark the 75th anniversary of the Schweizer Aircraft Corporation and it seems only fitting that there will be plenty of celebrating at Harris Hill, the birthplace of soaring in America! For well over half a century, the Elmira-based firm was the single largest glider manufacturer in the U.S. and today its sport gliders remain the most numerous American-made gliders still flying in the western hemisphere. The National Soaring Museum (NSM) and Harris Hill Soaring Corp. will commemorate the anniversary with a Schweizer Homecoming weekend from June 26-28 that will include a banquet honoring the family, a picnic and, of course, “plenty of fun flying”! For more information, call NSM at 607-734-3128 or go to www.soaringmuseum.org.

Journalists Tour Twain Country

Two travel bloggers left with plenty to write about last month after wrapping up a week-long media tour through Finger Lakes Wine Country! The tour was a joint initiative by the Chemung County Chamber, the Steuben County Conference & Visitors Bureau and the Watkins Glen Area Chamber and was designed to generate media coverage and further brand the region as an appealing and pet-friendly destination.

Kenin and Lauren Bassart of TheConstantRambler.com travel across the U.S. and Canada with their dog, Zoe, to cover dog-loving destinations offering plenty of art & culture experiences and outdoor adventure. As a result of their trip to Finger Lakes Wine Country, they will create a comprehensive digital guide on road tripping in the region, along with several feature stories on various attractions, restaurants and accommodations that link back to the guide. In addition, they will produce a Finger Lakes travel map on Pinterest.

During their time in Chemung County, the Bassarts toured Harris Hill and the National Soaring Museum, paddled on the Chemung River with Southern Tier Kayak Tours, hiked the Twain Trail at Tanglewood Nature Center, visited the Mark Twain sites, and sampled craft beers at Birdland Brewing Co. and Splitrock Brew Pub. A Finger Lakes-themed picnic dinner was provided by Wegmans and meals were hosted by Turtle Leaf Cafe and Splitrock. Candlewood Suites donated overnight accommodations.

Twain Exhibit Opens at Cowles Hall

The thousands of visitors stopping at the Mark Twain Study at Elmira College this season will find an enhanced experience with the premier opening of the Mark Twain Exhibit in its new campus location at historic Cowles Hall.

According to Dr. Barbara Snedecor, Director at the Center for Mark Twain Studies, the relocation of the Mark Twain Exhibit immediately next to the Mark Twain Study will provide a more seamless and convenient way to tell the story of Samuel Clemens and his legacy in Elmira. As Snedecor explained, “Visitors will be encouraged to begin their visit at the Study and then follow the directional signs to Cowles Hall for a guided tour of the Exhibit, located in the building’s north wing.” She further explained that the Exhibit gives a glimpse into the author’s private life and consists of antiques from the Langdon Mansion and Quarry Farm, family images portrayed in both media & photographs, and a bookstore. Staff from the Center for Mark Twain Studies will also be on hand to guide visitors and answer questions.

Both the Mark Twain Study and Exhibit will be open for the 2014 season on Tuesday through Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. beginning on May 1st and continuing through Labor Day weekend. For more information, call the Elmira College Center for Mark Twain Studies at 607-735-1941.

Bill Schweizer stands alongside an early glider built by Schweizer Aircraft Corp. in the 1950s.

(l to r) Tanglewood Director Elaine Farwell takes a break from hiking with travel bloggers Lauren & Kenin Bassart to admire

the spectacular views on the Mark Twain Trail.

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Member News

Raising Dough for Kids Provides Gift to Support Chemung ARC

Chemung ARC announces that a gift was received, in the amount of $300, from Pizza Hut’s Raising Dough for Kids. These funds will be used to purchase an indoor bocce ball court as part of the agency’s recreation program.

Chemung ARC’s recreation program creates recreation, socialization and leisure opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. People with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in the community are very often socially isolated and lack the social skills to pursue a life with meaningful relationships. Chemung ARC’s recreation program provides people with the opportunity to experience social interaction in an environment with professional oversight where these skills can be taught. People who lack these opportunities often find themselves increasingly socially isolated and secluded as their social skills deteriorate. Activities include bowling, swimming, dances, Special Olympics and occasional day trips.

“So many area youths will benefit from these grants and we owe it all to our hard working and committed employees and the generosity of our guests,” said Jessica Woodburn, Marketing Manager for Hospitality Restaurant Group, Inc.

In 2002, the locally owned and operated Hospitality West, LLC, d/b/a Pizza Hut, formed Raising Dough for Kids, a non-profit (501-C3) organization to raise monies for Western New York children’s charities. Since 2002, Pizza Hut restaurants have raised and donated over $717,000 to Buffalo, Jamestown and Elmira area charities and that amount continues to grow.

20th YWCA Tribute to Women Annual LuncheonThe YWCA Elmira & the Twin Tiers 20th annual YWCA Tribute to Women awards luncheon will be held Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at the Elmira College Campus Center, from noon – 1:30 p.m. The YWCA Tribute to Women recognizes and honors professional women from the private and public sector who work in the Twin Tiers and have demonstrated excellence, leadership and integrity in their fields and in the community, serving as role models for other successful women. Awards presented will include the 2014 Tribute to Women, the 2014 Youth Award and, this year, a Lifetime Achievement. The YWCA is honored to have as this year’s Keynote Speaker, Dr. Katherine P. Douglas, President of Corning Community College. Award recipients for 2014 are Lois Place (Tribute to Women Honoree), Caitlin Price (Youth Award), and Myra Stemerman (Lifetime Achievement Award). Proceeds from the Tribute to Women luncheon benefit the work of the YWCA Elmira & the Twin Tiers, which has been serving our community for over 125 years. Corporate sponsorships are still available. Individual and table reservations are reserved seating only and may be made by contacting the YWCA at 607.733.5575(236), or visiting our website at www.ywcaelmira.org.

The YWCA has another exciting event,Wine for the Y! - Wine Tasting Party, hosted by GCP Discount Liquors & Wines at the Elmira Country Club coming up on Thursday, May 8, 2014. For details, please see the ad on the inside back cover.

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Member NewsInsero & Company Named Top Workplace

Insero & Company CPAs, P.C. is pleased to announce that it has been ranked 3rd in the Small Business category of Rochester’s Top Workplaces and was the highest ranked accounting firm across all three categories.

“We are thrilled to receive this honor,” said Nancy Catarisano, Managing Partner of Insero & Company. “We believe that investing in our people is integral to our business, and we truly care about each person’s development and success. It takes every employee to make this a top workplace and I feel we have an awesome team!”

The Top Workplaces are determined based solely on employee feedback. The employee survey is conducted by WorkplaceDynamics, LLP, a leading research firm on organizational health and employee engagement. WorkplaceDynamics conducts regional Top Workplaces programs with 40 major publishing partners across the United States. Over the past year, more than 5,000 organizations and 1 in every 88 employees in the U.S. have turned to WorkplaceDynamics to better understand what’s on the minds of their employees. Through its workplace improvement offerings, WorkplaceDynamics provides solutions, training and tools to help clients improve their workplace. 870 local businesses were invited to participate in the Rochester’s Top Workplaces survey and over 12,000 employees were ultimately surveyed. The Small Business category included companies with between 35 and 124 employees in the region, Midsize with between 125 and 399, and Large with 400 or more.

For more information about the Top Workplaces lists and WorkplaceDynamics, please visit www.topworkplaces.com and www.workplacedynamics.com. For more information about Insero & Company, please visit http://inserocpa.com/.

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HUNT Honored with ACEC AwardAlready honored on several fronts for its design excellence, the Alternative School for Math and Science (ASMS) in Corning recently earned a significant award for its engineering innovations.

The project, designed by Hunt Engineers, Architects & Land Surveyors, PC (HUNT) was recognized by the American Council of Engineering Companies New York (ACECNY) with a Diamond Award in the category of Building/Technology Systems.

Representatives from Corning Inc. and HUNT were honored at the black-tie ACEC New York Engineering Excellence Gala on March 29, at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City.

The award from ACEC New York – one of just four awarded statewide in the category and 26 total projects throughout the state – follows recognition for HUNT’s design by the American Institute of Architects (AIA), with a Design Excellence Award from the Southern New York Chapter of AIA and a Design Excellence Award in the category of Interior Design/Environment from AIA Rochester earlier this year. With the ACECNY Diamond Award the ASMS project is automatically entered in the national competition for Design Excellence.

Additionally, HUNT has received a Silver Award for Design and Installation from the Central New York Chapter of the American Concrete Institute for the ASMS project. The project also received a LEED Silver designation from the U.S. Green Building Council.

HUNT is a professional consulting firm with offices in Horseheads, Rochester, and Towanda, Pennsylvania, offering compre-hensive engineering, architectural and surveying services to municipal, commercial, and educational clients. More information is available at www.Hunt-eas.com.

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Holiday Inn Earns Prestigious Awards

In January of this year, the New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association (NYSHTA) presented Stars of the Industry awards to Mark Catron, Maintenance Employee at the Holiday Inn Elmira Riverview (2014 Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year award - 150 Rooms or Less); Shelly Marshall, Breakfast Room, Meeting and Banquet Manager at the Holiday Inn Express Horseheads (2014 Outstanding Manager of the Year award -150 Rooms or Less); and Holiday Inn Express Horseheads/Holiday Inn Elmira (2014 Community Service Award). NYSHTA then submits their award winners to the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AH&LA) for national judging.

Allen Fusco, District Director for both the Holiday Inn Elmira and Holiday Inn Express Horseheads, is pleased to announce that AH&LA has awarded, on the National Level, Catron with Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year, Small Property; Marshall with Outstanding Manager of the Year, Small Property; and the Holiday Inn Express Horseheads/Holiday Inn Elmira with the Outstanding Community Service in the Small Property category.

Catron and Marshall have worked for the hotels for a combined 50+ years. Their commitment to customer service, their hotels, fellow employees and attention to detail shows in everything they do. “Our company is very fortunate to have these great individuals working for us,” Fusco said. “We are very proud of them in receiving these well-deserved awards.” He also said, “Our staff is committed to helping others within the community by organizing and participating in fundraising events. They are thankful to receive such recognition, but are even more grateful that they can help their community.”

Restaurants Invited to Participate in Taste NY

Chefs and restaurant owners are invited to sign the Pride of New York pledge to increase use of New York grown and produced products in their establishments. Those who take the pledge will be listed on the Taste NY website, which gives customers the opportunity to identify and give patronage to a restaurant knowing that it supports local food and beverage purveyors.

The Pride of New York pledge, originally announced by Governor Cuomo in 2013, includes promising to do the following: increase sourcing of New York grown and produced products towards a 10% goal of total procurement; feature, promote and increase New York wines, beers, spirits and ciders on wine lists and drink menus towards a 10% goal of beverage sales; communicate commitment to New York foods and beverages with suppliers; educate and maintain staff knowledge about New York’s locally grown and produced products; highlight seasonal ingredients by featuring food dishes and drink items as daily or weekly specials; note, whenever possible, the name(s) of the farm(s)/company(ies) that are featured on the menu; and promote taking the pledge and display any associated signage and materials related to the program whenever possible.

For more information, please visit: http://www.agriculture.ny.gov/Take_the_Pledge_Distribute.pdf

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Chemung ARC Employee Awarded 2014 James F. Reville Scholarship

Chemung ARC announces that Kristen Zepp, Pine City Residential Team Leader, was recently selected as a recipient of the 2014 James F. Reville Scholarship, sponsored by NYSARC, Inc. Two $3,000 awards are presented annually and are awarded to students who are enrolled full time in a field related to intellectual and other developmental disabilities in New York State.

“Kristen exemplifies what Chemung ARC strives for in its staff: caring, dedication, and a commitment to quality work,” said Michael A. Doherty, Ph.D., Chemung ARC Executive Director. “She is very deserving of this scholarship, and we wish her well as she pursues her studies,” added Doherty.

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Member News

1st Annual YWCA Rainbow Run & Walk

The YWCA Elmira & the Twin Tiers will hold its 1st Annual Rainbow Run & Walk on Friday, June 13, 2014 at Eldridge Park from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.

This event is for all members and ages of the community as a way to come together to Celebrate Diversity, Encourage Acceptance and Take a Stand Against Bullying with the belief that we cannot be complete until ALL persons can live free of harassment and discrimination.

Volunteers throw non-toxic colored powdered paints at participants shirts and at the end of the race, participants will be decorated with color, creating a visual statement of how our differences brighten our lives. The non-competitive event includes pre-race activities, a 1K or 5K run/walk, contests & awards, t-shirts / color packets / race bibs / sunglasses / water / food (for purchase from Eldridge Concessions), and music from Past & Present DJ Productions.

The event will also have a Blue Ribbon Award Ceremony, honoring students and adults who have taken a stand against bullying in our schools and community.

Pre-Registration is due by May 16th, 2014 - at 5:00 p.m. Registration forms are available at the YWCA, 211 Lake Street, Elmira or you may register on-line at: www.ywcaelmira.org. For more information, contact Kim Stanton or Anthony Novakowski at YWCA Elmira: 607.733.5575 or: kims@ywcaelmira.org or anthonyn@ywcaelmira.org.

Valicenti Advisory Services, Inc. Celebrates 30 Years of Business

Valicenti Advisory Services, Inc. (VASI) is proud to announce that it is celebrating 30 years of cultivating relationships. Since April 1984, it has employed a unique team approach to give clients highly responsive, individualized advice through portfolio management, planning and consulting services. The firm also provides tax and business services, as well as insurance services. Its staff of 24 professionals includes three portfolio managers with more than a half-century of combined investment experience.

VASI develops long-term relationships based on loyalty and trust. It is with a clear understanding of its clients’ needs and financial landscapes that it provides a satisfying experience for them – one that includes coordination, consolidation, communication and coaching throughout. “The key to our growth and success has been the focus on our long-term motto, ‘Our Clients Come First’ in all that we say and do every day,” said Joe Valicenti, President and CEO of the firm. By listening to its clients’ needs, VASI has grown over the 30 years from a small working portfolio management group to the much larger arena of estate and trust planning. VASI works with other professionals such as accountants and lawyers to develop and implement what is best for its clients.

Valicenti Advisory Services, Inc. is proud of its long history. The firm’s collective wisdom yields valuable, demonstrable advice that has met the needs of its clients for 30 years, and it remains committed to cultivating new and existing relationships long into the future. The management and staff of VASI thanks all of their loyal clients and vendors for supporting them for the last 30 years.

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Empower Federal Credit UnionFirst Arena

Harbor HotelHarris Hill Amusement ParkEdward K. Hoffman, Jr CPA

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2013-2014 Leadership Chemung

The Leadership Chemung Class of 2013-2014 recently completed presentations highlighting their volunteer projects for a variety of community organizations.

Kurt Bartenstein (Empower Federal Credit Union), Michael Castellano (The Hilliard Corporation), Christopher Coletta (Chemung Canal Trust Company) and Chris Walters (The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes) created a computer lab with 10 PC’s and monitors for the YWCA Elmira & the Twin Tiers. They worked with CyberDark Computing to create the lab and secured grants from Empower, Chemung Canal, Hilliard, and a mini-grant from The Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning & the Finger Lakes to fund software and equipment for the computers. The lab will be used to assist women who are re-entering the workforce and for educational purposes for children who utilize the YWCA.

Jennifer Fulton (Mengel, Metzger, Barr & Co., LLP), Lynzie Nelson (First Heritage Federal Credit Union) and Matthew Sharpe (Cameron Manufacturing & Design, Inc.) partnered with Chemung County Habitat for Humanity to aid them with the development of a short- and long-term fundraising plan; the group plans to continue to meet with Habitat for Humanity’s Board to discuss specific options they can take moving forward.

Craig Harvey (The Hilliard Corporation), Lori Richardson (Swan & Sons-Morss Company, Inc.), Jennifer Sczepanski (Chemung Canal Trust Company) and Dianne Watson (Glove House, Inc.) worked with the Southside Community Center. They reached out to community contacts and their employers to ask for donations of shelves for storage, carpeting, furniture, tables, folding chairs and a small storage shed that were needed by the center, many of which were received and are currently being utilized.

William Kasian (Capabilities Inc.), Don Miller (Five Star Bank), Ed Steinhauer (Realty USA) and Kelly Stewart (Stewart Agency, Inc.) chose the Chemung County Humane Society & SPCA. Initiatives by group members included creating, building and donating a cat scratching post and tower that can be sanitized and used by many cats; helping with the “Catstravaganza!” event in February; doing community outreach to help individuals learn more about the SPCA; and raising $500 in monetary donations, which the SPCA will use to purchase a privacy net to surround the outdoor exercise play yard and alleviate anxiety for dogs that occurs when other dogs walk past the yard.

Leadership Chemung Commencement will be held on Thursday, May 1st at the Elmira Country Club. For more information about the program, please contact Julie McInerny by calling the Chamber at 734-5137 or e-mailing julie@chemungchamber.org.

Leadership Chemung Class Presents Volunteer Projects

(Left to right) Kurt Bartenstein, Christopher Coletta, Chris Walters and Michael Castellano.

(Left to right) Matthew Sharpe, Jennifer Fulton and Lynzie Nelson.

(Left to right) William Kasian, Ed Steinhauer, Don Miller and Kelly Stewart.

(Left to right) Lori Richardson, Jennifer Sczepanski, Craig Harvey and Dianne Watson.

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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 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,

please contact Julie McInerny at the Chamber by emailing julie@chemungchamber.org or calling (607) 734.5137.

American Cancer Society offers $10 off a NYS 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. Please contact tiffany.zimmer@cancer.org.

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@antiquerevival.com.

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, bob@bobbyk.com.

Chemung ARC/Southern Tier Industries will discount 10% on remanufactured cartridges, scanning, document shredding and custodial services for Chamber members. 711 Sullivan Street, Elmira, 734.6151, www.chemungarc.org.

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, jldavis@culliganwater.com.

Downtown Health Club offers a free 30-day membership with a key deposit to Chamber members. This is a men’s club only, in the Mark Twain Building, 147 W. Gray Street, Elmira, 734.3421.

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 for classes 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 Road in 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.

HALO Branded Solutions is offering waived set-up charges for fellow Chemung Chamber members on their first orders of $250 or more. 50 Silver Oak Drive, Horseheads, 358.5188, http://www.elisa tetreault.halocatalog.com/

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.

Information Delivery & Data Recovery Services (ID-DR.) offers 10% off new data recovery business and 15% off new virus clean-ups for Chamber members and their employees. 164 E. 14th St., Elmira Heights, 733.2902.

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, invisiblefence@stny.rr.com.

Kylie’s Bakery Chamber members may enjoy 10% off any purchase at Kylie’s Bakery. 1019 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, 732.2539, www.bakeryelmira.com.

LaFrance Equipment Corporation will offer Chamber members 10% off on new fire extinguishers and service. 516 Erie St., Elmira, 733.5511, fire@lafrance-equipment.com.

M&P Windows offers a 10% discount for any window replacement job, small or large. Call 732.2669 for a quote!

Nesco Resource will offer Chamber members $500 off a direct placement. 99 McCann’s Boulevard, Elmira, 737.1010, jwellington@nescoresource.com.

Paul Davis Emergency Services will offer a 10% discount on uninsured services. Call today for a quote, 684.5111.

Paychex Payroll offers Chamber members 25% off their first year of service. Contact is Kirk Haltiner, khaltiner@paychex.com, (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, rocky1@stny.rr.com.

Sam’s Club will offer Chamber members a $10 gift card if renewing or signing up with a business membership, or a $25 gift card if renewing or signing up with a plus business membership. 830 County Route 64, Building 2, Elmira, 739.2883.

ServiceMaster of the Tri-Counties is offering Chamber 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.

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, mferraro@swanmorss.com.

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, swiftoffice@stny.rr.com.

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, jesse@tagstickets.com.

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, twintierimagingsystems@yahoo.com.

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 store6273@theupsstore.com 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, zeiglerflorist@stny.rr.com.

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Thank youSweet-n-Saucy Host of the April 10th

Business After Business Reception

New Chamber members Steve Mann and Jenne

Jarvis (Elmira Hearing Aid Center) enjoy the event.

Thanks to Birdland Brewing Co., Bobby K Entertainment, DeMet’s Candy Company, GCP Discount Liquors & Wines, Inc., Jogo Music , Sweet-n-Saucy and

Wings of Eagles Discovery Center for providing door prizes.

More than 100 Chamber members attended Sweet-n-Saucy’s Business After Business Reception on Thursday, April 10th.

Sweet-n-Saucy owner Deb Donovan welcomes the crowd.

From left, Kevin Knapp (Equilibrium Equities, Inc.) and

Apryl Knapp (Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.) network with Dot Marinaccio (ACCES-VR).

From left, Greg Lorenz (Corning Credit Union)

chats with Zachary Smith (Time Warner Cable

Business Class).

•May•

Thursday, May 1, 2014Leadership Chemung Commencement

Elmira Country ClubSponsored by Chemung Canal Trust Company

1538 West Church Street, Elmira7:30 a.m. Breakfast Buffet

8:00 a.m. Program$25 per person

Tuesday, May 13, 2014Corning Community College Reception

Elmira Country Club1538 West Church Street, Elmira

5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. There is no fee to attend, but RSVP’s are required.

Please register at www.chemungchamber.org, by calling 734-5137, or by

e-mailing info@chemungchamber.org.

Wednesday, May 21, 2014The Chamber’s Council of Small Business Enterprises (COSBE) Presents

Networking at NoonAnthony’s Restaurant in the Holiday Inn Riverview

760 East Water Street, Elmira12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

$20 per person

•June•

Thursday, June 12, 2014Elm Chevrolet Business After Business Reception

301 East Church Street, Elmira5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

$5/person*

Thursday, June 26, 2014First Heritage Federal Credit Union

Business After Business Reception110 Village Square, Suite 101, Painted Post

Celebrating their 60th Anniversary!Four Chamber Event (Chemung County, Corning Area,

Mansfield and Wellsboro Chambers)5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

$5/person*

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Recent & Upcoming EventsThank you

Holy Family Catholic School Host of the April 24th

Business After Business Reception

From left, Gus and Gina Beirne (Centre Concrete Company) chat with Ann Connelly (Holy Family Catholic School).

Thanks to DeMet’s Candy Company, Holy Family Catholic School and Lighthouse Liquors & Wines of Southport, LLC for providing door prizes.

More than 50 Chamber members attended Holy Family Catholic

School’s Business After Business Reception on Thursday, April 24th.

Fantastic catering was provided by Hill Top Inn.

From left, Charlotte Wirth (Holy Family Catholic School) networks with Donna Tangorre (Elmira Savings Bank) and Kit Gooshaw (Lighthouse Liquors & Wines of Southport, LLC).

Holy Family Principal Lorie Brink welcomes the crowd.

Tim and Cheryl Murphy (WETM-TV) ring the

school bell.

You are Invited to attend

Over 75 Wines Available for Tasting!

Wine for the Y! Wine Tasting

Monies raised from the event, will support YWCA programs & services.

Thursday, May 8, 2014 5:30 - 7:30PM

Elmira Country Club 1538 W. Church Street ▪ Elmira, NY

$20.00 Per Person

Hors D’oeuvres, Wine, & Music by Peter Haskell

Please RSVP by May 5th Your Check is Your Reservation Payable to the:

YWCA Elmira & the Twin Tiers or, Pay On-line with Visa or MC at: www.ywcaelmira.org under “Wine Tasting”

Elmira & the Twin Tiers 211 Lake Street Elmira, NY 14901 www.ywcaelmira.org 607-733-5575

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