June 2015
Members Explore, Explain, Exude Leadership in Springtime Programs
CVB Members Explored an array of Chemung County attractions during their Spring
Familiarization Tour aboard the new Trolley Into Mark Twain Country on Wednesday, May
6th, departing from the Holiday Inn Riverview in downtown Elmira with trolley
transportation provided by TLC Limo. (See story, page 3)
Volunteer Members Explained Chamber
programs and listened to fellow members
contacted during the Member Services Council’s
annual Phone-a-thon on Wednesday, May 13th.
Thirteen MSC Ambassadors contacted a record
more than 400 firms throughout the course of
the day, inviting them to share any questions and
input and thanking them for their membership.
Shown here is Ambassador Melanie Owens
(Corning Credit Union).
Graduating Members Exuded an abundance of attributes during the 21st Commencement of Leadership Chemung, sponsored by Chemung Canal
Trust Company, at Elmira Country Club on May 7th. With 28 members, this class was the largest in the history of the program. The graduates were:
Back row, left to right: Ronald Gilbert (Realty USA), Stacy Gardner (Five Star Bank), Kate Schermerhorn (Valicenti Insurance Services), Lori Kain
(The Arc of Chemung), Elisa Tetreault (HALO Branded Solutions), Susan Wagner (Empower Federal Credit Union), Steven Chesebro (The Hilliard Corporation),
Joshua Patton (Elmira Business Institute), Joseph Klaiber (Elmira Savings Bank), John Bukowinski (Eaton Corporation), Talitha Sutton (CareFirst), Greg Lorenz
(Corning Credit Union), Pam Brayton (F.M. Howell & Co.), David Potter (X-GEN Pharmaceuticals Inc.), Denny Hyde (The Hilliard Corporation), Jennifer Adams
(Eaton Corporation), Juan Jones (Corning Community College), Lewis Hill (Cameron Manufacturing & Design), and Michael Bombarger Jr. (TLC Limo).
Front row, left to right: Maggie Ann Conwell (Ray Jewelers), Lee Saginario (Greater Southern Tier BOCES), Shannon Bailey (Elmira Savings Bank), Jennifer Schwartz
(Penn-York Insulation, Inc.), Tina Watson (Glove House, Inc.), Holly Dale (Hardinge Inc.), Jacqueline Wilson (Realty USA), and Angela May (Arnot Health Foundation).
Not pictured: Megan Hubbard (Mengel, Metzger, Barr & Co., LLP). (For more news on Leadership Commencement, see page 11)
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CVB Rallies to Accommodate Travel Writers
The Chamber’s Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) rolled out the red carpet throughout April and May to show eleven
travel writers from across the U.S. some of the best Twain Country has to offer!
Media visits to the Finger Lakes have escalated in recent years but the 2015 season got off to an unusually early start. The
growing popularity of the region as a vacation destination, coupled with the opening of the Corning Museum of Glass’ new
addition, prompted the CVB to jump into action a month ahead of schedule to accommodate writer interest. In several cases
that meant opening and staffing outside of regular hours, but there were immediate opportunities to promote Chemung
County the group just didn’t want to turn down.
The Chemung Chamber and its CVB are working with the Steuben County Conference & Visitors Bureau and the Watkins
Glen Area Chamber of Commerce, as well as regional initiatives with Finger Lakes Wine Country, to coordinate additional
press visits for the season, including a week-long tour the first week of June. Partnering with other tourism offices has enabled
the southern Finger Lakes to attract top-tier writers which otherwise may have been out of reach for the individual counties,
as well as to maximize tourism dollars.
Trolley Tours to Launch in July
The Chemung Valley History Museum, TLC Limo and the Chemung Chamber have been
busy readying for the return of the annual Trolley into Twain Country tours next month.
A one-of-a-kind experience found only in Mark Twain Country, the one-hour guided tours
will depart from the lobby of the Chemung Valley History Museum on the hour from
10:00 - 2:00 on Tuesday through Friday and 10:00-1:00 on Saturday throughout July and
August. For full details, go to www.marktwaincountry.com.
Trolley Master Mark Delgrosso.
CVB Tours Twain Country
Seventeen members of the Chemung Chamber’s Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) recently took part in a
familiarization tour to gain first-hand knowledge of local tourism attractions. The group participates in such a tour each
spring to help local tourism professionals keep abreast of new attractions and updates before the arrival of summer visitors.
Stops on this year’s tour included: Live Well Upstate Center for Natural Health, Turtle Leaf Café, Castle on Glen,
Tanglewood Nature Center & Museum, GCP Discount Liquors & Wines and Frazzles Frozen Yogurt. TLC Limo
provided the trolley to transport the group.
Live Well Upstate to Open Region’s First Floatation Center
Imagine floating effortlessly like a cork while each muscle in your body lets go
and your mind and body get a chance to reset. Thanks to Live Well Upstate,
both locals and visitors will be able to find such an experience in Elmira when
the natural medicine clinic opens the region’s first float therapy center this
summer.
According to owner and health practitioner, Seamus Kennedy, float therapy has
been described as the ultimate relaxation experience. “Users lay in a tank filled
The float tank at Live Well Upstate.
with 850 lbs. of Epsom salt dissolved in 10 inches of skin-temperature water
and need no exertion to stay afloat,” he explained. If that’s not enticing enough,
Kennedy added that users may opt for light and music in the spacious tank and that “an hour of float therapy is
comparable to four hours of sleep.”
Live Well Upstate also provides massage therapy, acupuncture and nutrition guidance. For more information on its
services, including floatation therapy, call 607-733-3373 or go to www.livewellupstate.com.
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Member News
County Clerk Reminds Residents to “Renew Local”
Chemung County Clerk Katie Hughes is reminding residents that they can play an active part in keeping their hard-earned
dollars working in our community by renewing local.
Many people do not realize that every time the State mails you that little pink envelope to renew your vehicle registration,
they offer you only three options. Each of the State-provided options sends your money off to Albany and then you have
to wait and wait to get back your registration sticker and card. When you use any of the options the State offers, Chemung
County doesn’t receive a single dollar, not one dollar, all of your money goes directly to the State.
Hughes says your best bet to renew your registration is at our local License Bureau. The recently remodeled License
Bureau, located in the Chemung County Human Resources Center at 425 Pennsylvania Avenue in Elmira, has a drop box
located outside the building as well as an express renewal line for registration and driver’s license renewals to move customers
through the Bureau as quickly as possible. Residents can also mail their renewals to the License Bureau at:
Chemung County License Bureau
P.O. Box 588
Elmira, NY 14902-0588
“Did you know every time you send your vehicle registration back to the State in those pink envelopes Chemung County
loses 12.7% of the vehicle registration fee?” said Hughes. “I want to keep our money working for us in Chemung County
and you will receive your registration back within a few days, not a few weeks. When purchasing a new car, ask your
dealership to complete the registration transaction in Chemung County as well. Every dollar from renewals or new
registrations that are kept in Chemung County helps to keep our taxes as low as possible,” added Hughes.
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Greek Peak Mountain Resort has expanded options for special events and weddings
with The Tent, a beautiful outdoor tent adjacent to the award winning Hope Lake
Lodge. The Tent is accompanied with a solid floor, side structures with windows,
sweeping drapery and dramatic lighting. The Tent is a three seasons, 4,000 sq. ft.
venue, offering panoramic mountain views while accommodating up to
250 guests.
In addition to The Tent, Hope Lake Lodge & Conference Center accommodates
small intimate events and meetings to large corporate conferences and expos with
over 19,000 sq. ft. of event space throughout the resort.
Interior of The Tent at Greek Peak Mountain Resort.
Greek Peak Mountain Resort caters to a variety of corporate and special events. The resort is focusing sales efforts on
weddings and summer events during the upcoming months. Recently added to the sales team is Samantha Rogers as
Wedding Consultant & Sales Manager. Samantha brings over five years’ experience of event sales and wedding planning.
Samantha has been praised for her attention to detail, experience, and pleasant demeanor (srogers@greekpeakmtnresort.
com / 888.974.1802).
For more information about weddings at Greek Peak, visit http://greekpeakweddings.com/venues/the-tent/ or www.
GreekPeakMtnResort.com.
Nancy Hendrickson Earns Ambassador of the Second Quarter
Nancy Hendrickson is Founding Partner and Vice President at Image Packaging. She enjoys
growing the company, mainly because this allows her to meet and develop relationships with current
and potential customers. She is also a leader at the Pennsylvania Avenue United Methodist Church
in Pine City and is working to establish the first local chapter of Business Network International
(BNI); with the motto “Givers Gain,” it embodies all that Nancy stands for.
Nancy Hendrickson
Image Packing has been in business since 1992 and is located at 231 West Water Street in
downtown Elmira, helping customers to creatively brand their “Image” with promotional items that their customers
want to have. For more information, please call (607) 739-3667, visit www.imagepromoproducts.com, or e-mail
nancyh@imagepackaging.com.
As Ambassadors of the Member Services Council, volunteers obtain an excellent working knowledge of the Chamber, its
service, programs and activities. They network with community leadership and local organizations for potential business
and social contacts and gain exposure for themselves and their organizations with other Chamber members. For more
information or to nominate a candidate to serve on the council, please contact Julie McInerny at the Chamber at (607)
734-5137 or julie@chemungchamber.org.
The Arc of Chemung’s Southern Tier Industries Debuts Employment Video
Southern Tier Industries, a division of The Arc of Chemung, provides vocational supports to individuals with intellectual
and developmental disabilities. STI is dedicated to developing vocational skills, positive communication and work habits
in the people they support, and by doing so, they are able to help increase independence and assist individuals in their
efforts to become productive and contributing members of the community.
STI recently created a video highlighting the many benefits and values of hiring employees with disabilities:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3u8LV8ntbYg&feature=youtu.be
For more information, please visit www.southerntierindustries.org.
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Member News
Elmira College Announces Summer Class Registration
Registration is now open for summer classes at Elmira College. A mix of on-campus and blended (online and on-campus)
classes are being offered during the two summer sessions, June 2 – August 8, 2015 and June 29 – August 8, 2015.
Summer classes at Elmira College are ideal for and open to:
• High school students looking to get a jump on their college career
• College students home for the summer who are looking to fill General Education requirements or earn extra academic credit
• Working professionals wanting to complete continuing education requirements and advance their careers
Summer course schedules are available online at www.elmira.edu by clicking on MyEC (Faculty, Student, Staff Portal) at
the bottom of the page. A login is not required to search and view the course schedules. Simply click the “Course Search”
and choose “2015-2016 – Summer” to search classes for both Summer Sessions.
Individuals who are not currently Elmira College students, who are interested in taking just one or two classes, and are not
seeking to earn a degree, can register for classes by completing a Registration Form and Payment Declaration Form. Both
forms can be found online at www.elmira.edu/ce under Schedules and Resources. Forms are also available at the Office of
Continuing Education and Graduation Studies, 117 McGraw Hall.
Current degree-seeking Elmira College students should register online by logging into the MyEC Student Portal at
www.elmira.edu.
For questions or assistance with the registration process, contact the Office of Continuing Education and Graduate
Studies at Elmira College at (607) 735-1825.
YWCA Elmira & the Twin Tiers 2015 Upcoming Events
The 21st Annual YWCA Tribute to Women Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2015, at the Elmira
College Campus Center. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. lunch is served at noon. The YWCA Tribute to Women honors
professional women from our community who demonstrate excellence and leadership in their fields of work as well as our
community. Honorees for 2015 include Ms. Kimberlee Balok Middaugh, City Manager for the City of Elmira (Tribute to
Women Award), Ms. Sruti Akula, Junior at Horseheads High School (Youth Award), Ms. Marge MacPherson, Devoted
Community Volunteer (Lifetime Achievement Award). Mary Vosburgh, Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer at Arnot
Ogden Medical Center & St. Joseph’s Hospital, will be the 2015 Tribute to Women Luncheon Keynote Speaker.
This event is open to the public. To reserve your seat for the luncheon, please visit www.ywcaelmira.org. Tickets are $50
per person, $25 of the ticket is tax-deductible and will be used to support YWCA programs and services. Reserved seating
only, RSVP by Friday, May 29th, 2015. Corporate sponsorships are still available. Table reservations may be made by
calling (607) 733-5575 ext. 232 or going to www.ywcaelmira.org. Proceeds from the Tribute to Women Luncheon
benefit the work of the YWCA Elmira & the Twin Tiers.
The 2nd Annual YWCA Rainbow Run and Walk will be held Friday, June 12th, 2015, at Eldridge Park from 5 p.m. –
9 p.m. Spearheaded by the YWCA Rainbow Run/Walk committee, the goal of the event is to raise awareness on the issues
of discrimination and bullying and the effect it has in our community. Funding will support YWCA Bullying Prevention
efforts. What makes it a rainbow event? Volunteers throw non-toxic different colored powdered paints at participants’
shirts. By the end of the race, the shirts (and yes, other parts of your body) will be decorated with color, providing a visual
statement of the event and how our differences, like the different colors, can brighten our lives. This event is a familyfriendly event, designed for all members of our community.
For more information on any of these events, please visit www.ywcaelmira.org.
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Member News
Crayola Brings Innovative, Vibrant Color to Downtown Elmira
The Elmira Street Painting Festival is excited to announce Crayola as a new
partner of this signature summer event in downtown Elmira. Crayola, the
company that has sparked creative experiences in kids for more than 110 years,
since the first box of Crayola crayons rolled off the assembly line in 1903, has
become a key sponsor of the Elmira Street Painting Festival, scheduled for July
18th and 19th 2015. The free event spotlights the creative performance of live
street painting, street painting from our Chalk it Up for Our Youth group, music,
kid’s activities, and so much more.
Artwork from the Elmira Street Painting Festival by
Allison Newkirk and Megan Hugg.
“It never ceases to amaze me as I watch these artists create these masterpieces on our city streets. The support we receive
from our local sponsors and now a company like Crayola makes it all possible,” said Jennifer Herrick, executive director of
Elmira Downtown. “Our artists, musicians and sponsors make this festival a unique hit with both Elmira and tourists. We
are proud that we can add CRAYOLA to our roster of committed business sponsors, and add the vibrant innovation of
color within their products to the outdoor art gallery created by our young artists and our seasoned artists – and be able to
share with the entire community.”
“At Crayola, we’re all about kids and inspiring creativity through color and innovative play experiences,” said Julie Lando,
Crayola spokesperson. “Being part of relevant events such as summer festivals allows kids and adults the opportunity to
express their unique vision through color and we’re very excited to see these creations come to life on the streets of Elmira.”
For more information on the Elmira Street Painting Festival, please visit elmirastreetpaintingfestival.org or
www.elmiradowntown.com.
2015-2016 Season Tickets On Sale Now!
The Elmira Jackals:
Your Hometown Team!
For details call First Arena at (607)734-7825
or purchase tickets online at
www.jackalshockey.com
Two Holiday Inn Employees Honored
Two Holiday Inn Express employees were recently recognized by The Stars of the
Industry awards program, given out by the New York State Hospitality &
Tourism Association.
Jean Gill, Guest Services representative at the Holiday Inn Express Horseheads,
is the recipient of the 2015 Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year award
(150 Rooms or Less). This award recognizes a non‐management employee who
provides outstanding service to the property, guests and community.
Jean Gill
Bill Winnie
Bill Winnie, Executive Chef at the Holiday Inn Elmira Riverview, is the recipient of the 2015 Outstanding Manager of
the Year award (150 Rooms or Less). This award recognizes exceptional performance by a supervisory employee to their
subordinates, to guests and to the community.
The Stars of the Industry awards program honors employees of the hotels, motels and tourism related businesses
throughout the state who best represent the quality service and spirit of the hospitality and tourism industry. According
to District Director, Allen Fusco, Jean and Bill have worked for our hotels for a combined 40+ years. Fusco added, “Their
dedication to our company as well as the ability to lead by example and provide excellent customer service has helped
make our hotels what they are today.”
Exciting changes? Awards? New staff? We want to know!
It’s easy to submit a Member News item, just email it to info@chemungchamber.org
Save the Date
The Better Bathroom Loan
27th Annual James V. Clune, Jr.
Memorial Golf Tournament
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Sponsorships
Are Available!
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Monday, August 3, 2015
Elmira Country Club
Visit www.chemungchamber.org for more info!
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Member 2 Member Discounts
The Member 2 Member Discounts Program highlights special discounts presented by Chamber members for Chamber members.
For more information about creating a discount for your business, please contact Julie McInerny at the Chamber by e-mailing
julie@chemungchamber.org or calling (607) 734.5137.
AC Computer Repair offers Chamber members
and their employees 10% off all purchases and 30%
off new virus removals. 1801 West Water Street,
Elmira, 795.7111, www.ac-computerrepair.com,
accomputerrepair@aol.com
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.
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 2015, 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 rnoel@stny.rr.com for more information.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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
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.
M2M Discounts Are Also
Featured Online!
www.chemungchamber.org
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2014-2015 Leadership Chemung Commencement
The 2014-2015 Leadership Chemung graduates were required to do a group volunteer project as part of their completion of
this program. The seven groups are listed below, along with the community organization that benefitted from their service.
Make A Wish Foundation – Elisa Tetreault, HALO
Branded Solutions, Shannon Bailey, Elmira Savings Bank,
Michael Bombarger Jr., TLC Limo.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Central Southern Tier –
Josh Patton, Elmira Business Institute, Denny Hyde,
The Hilliard Corporation, Stacy Gardner, Five Star Bank,
John Bukowinski, Eaton Corporation.
Chamber Board of Directors Chair Jan van
den Blink (The Hilliard Corporation), welcomes
more than 150 attendees to the event.
Wings of Eagles Discovery Center – David Potter, X-GEN
Pharmaceuticals, Joseph Klaiber, Elmira Savings Bank, Holly
Dale, Hardinge, Inc., Pam Brayton, F.M. Howell & Co.
The ARC of Chemung – Lee Saginario, Greater Southern Tier
BOCES, Maggie Ann Conwell, Ray Jewelers, Steven Chesebro,
The Hilliard Corporation, Kate Schermerhorn, Valicenti
Insurance Services. Not pictured Megan Hubbard,
Mengel, Metzger, Barr & Co.
Class speaker Juan Jones (Corning
Community College) talks about
the experience of the Leadership
Chemung program.
Tanglewood Nature Center – Jackie Wilson, Realty USA,
Susan Wagner, Empower Federal Credit Union, Tina Watson,
Glove House, Inc., Lori Kain, The ARC of Chemung.
Friends of the Chemung River – Ronald Gilbert,
Realty USA, Greg Lorenz, Corning Credit Union,
Juan Jones, Corning Community College, Jennifer
Schwartz, Penn-York Insulation, Inc.
Keynote speaker Peter Wallin (Wallin Insurance Agency) addresses the crowd.
Leadership Chemung Facilitator Linda
Lathrop speaks about this year’s class.
Food Bank of the Southern Tier – Talitha Sutton, CareFirst,
Lewis Hill, Cameron Manufacturing & Design, Angela May,
Arnot Health Foundation, Jennifer Adams, Eaton Corporation.
Welcome New Members
Ribbon Cuttings
Elwood Staffing
140 Chemung Street, Suite C, Horseheads NY 14845
607.739.2305
www.elwoodstaffing.com
Harter Secrest & Emery LLP
1600 Baush & Lomb Place, Rochester, NY 14604
585.231.6500
www.hselaw.com
Thank You Renewing Investors
Bergmann Associates
Brown & Brown Empire State
Cayuga Lake Wine Trail
EFP Rotenberg LLP
Employment Solutions
EMSTAR
Haskins Gardens, located at 955 College Ave. in Elmira, celebrated
their grand opening with a ribbon cutting on Friday, May 8th.
The IT Store
Fairfield Inn & Suites
Harris Hill Amusement Park
Historic Elmira, Inc.
ID-DR. Information Delivery & Data Recovery, LLC
Jos. A. Bank Clothiers
Murray & Gannon Insurance
Penn-York Insulation, Inc.
Realty USA
Shulman Company, Inc.
Southern Tier Kayak Tours LLC
Spotts Awning & Tent
Total Transportation of Elmira
Vasco Brands Inc.
Wings of Eagles Discovery Center
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Empower Federal Credit Union hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate
their new branch office, located at 351 North Main Street in Elmira,
on Friday, April 24th.
To make arrangements for a Ribbon Cutting at your
business or at a new business, please contact Kara Collins at
kara@chemungchamber.org or (607)734-5137.
Recent Events
Floral Beauty
Tag’s
Host of the April 23rd, 2015
Business After Business Reception
Host of the May 17th, 2015
Business After Business Reception
More than 50 Chamber members attended the Floral Beauty Greenhouses Business After Business Reception on Thursday, April 23rd.
More than 100 Chamber members attended Tag’s Business After
Business Reception on Thursday, May 14th.
From left to right, Michele
Johnson and Lisa Roan
(WOKN/WLVY) talk with
Chamber Board Member Ron
Friedman (Friedman Business
Consulting LLC).
Floral Beauty Owner Jamie
Critelli, at right, chats with
Chamber Board Member
Kathy Stickler (Mengel,
Metzger, Barr & Co., LLP)
and Doug Haskins (Haskins
Gardens).
From left, Steve
McNamara (Realty
USA) and Mark
Delgrosso (The
Christmas House)
catch up with Marci
Daniels (WETM-TV).
Owner Jamie Critelli
takes attendees on
a tour of the
greenhouses.
Thanks to AC Computer Repair, Eldridge Park Carousel Preservation
Society, Floral Beauty Greenhouses, and GCP Discount Liquors
and Wines for providing door prizes.
From left, Michael “Robby” Robertson
(Eldridge Park) and Joe Duffy (City of
Elmira) catch up with Chamber Board
Member Ann Crook (Elmira-Corning
Regional Airport).
From right, Joseph Pint (ID-DR.
Information Delivery and Data
Recovery Services, LLC) speaks
with new Chamber member Josh
Brown (AC Computer Repair).
Tag’s Jesse Reib welcomes the crowd.
Thanks to Tag’s for providing door prizes.
Recent & Upcoming Events
Cameron Manufacturing & Design
Host of the May 20th, 2015
Business Before Business Reception
•June•
Thursday, June 4, 2015
Business After Business Reception
The Vision Center
298 Colonial Drive, Horseheads
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
$5 per person*
More than 75 Chamber members attended Cameron Manufacturing &
Design’s Business Before Business Reception on Wednesday, May 20th.
Brad Serva (Elmira
Savings Bank), center left,
chats with, clockwise from
center right, Linda Cozad,
Adam Rae and Ed Holzlein
(DeMet’s Candy Company).
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Party on the Green
Mark Twain Golf Course
2275 Corning Road, Elmira
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Admission is free. Registration requested.
Thursday, June 18, 2015
Business After Business Reception
The Rockwell Museum**
**Please note that The Rockwell Museum cannot accommodate
walk-ins at this event. Advance registration is required and must be
made by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17th. Thank you!
111 Cedar Street, Corning
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
$5 per person*
From left, Bryan Griffin (Office
Equipment Source) networks with
Steve Hughes (United Way of the
Southern Tier).
Cameron
President &
CEO and
Chamber Board
Member Chris
Goll takes
attendees on
a tour of the
facility.
Thursday, June 25, 2015
Business Before Business Reception
WETM-TV
101 East Water Street, Elmira
7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
$5 per person*
•July•
Thursday, July 9, 2015
Business After Business Reception
Eldridge Park
Eldridge Park Road, Elmira
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
$5 per person*
Thursday, July 23, 2015
Business After Business Reception
Arnot Art Museum
235 Lake Street, Elmira
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
$5 per person*
Chamber members check out Cameron’s new Mazak lathe.
Thanks to AC Computer Repair, Bobby K Entertainment, Cameron
Manufacturing & Design, Inc., and Seneca Lake Winery Association
for providing door prizes.
*Donate a Door Prize for free admission to a Business After Business.
Register Online at www.ChemungChamber.org
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MARK TWAIN
Golf Course
Part
y on t
he Green
Invites Chamber Members to
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Please join us for Hors D’oeuvres, Wine & Beer Cash Bar, Door Prizes, Tours
Admission is Free, Registration Requested
Register online at www.chemungchamber.org
Jay Turcsik
PGA Head Professional
Mark Twain Golf Course
2275 Corning Road, Elmira, NY
(607)737-5770
www.marktwaingolf.com
Owned and operated
by the City of Elmira.
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Chemung County
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27th Annual James V. Clune, Jr.
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Monday, August 3, 2015
Elmira Country Club
12:00 p.m.
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