Chamber News & Updates
May 27 - June 1, 2014
WATKINS GLEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & SCHUYLER COUNTY
VISITOR CENTER
SWITCHING OVER TO THE SUMMER AND FALL HOURS
The Visitor Center has switched over to its Summer and Fall Hours. The Visitor Center
will be open until October 31, 2014. Summer and Fall hours are as follows: MondaySaturday 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a,m. - 5:00 p.m.
NOW HIRING!
PART TIME SUMMER STAFF
WATKINS GLEN, NY - The Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce is hiring two parttime positions for the tourist season! The job description is attached. Please CLICK
HERE to read more...
FEATURED AMBASSADORS OF THE WEEK
DAVID HERTEL, THE BLACKBERRY INN BED & BREAKFAST
David Hertel comes to Watkins Glen from New Jersey. David and
his spouse Brian Eslinger are the owners of The Blackberry Inn
Bed & Breakfast on 6th Street in Watkins Glen. David has an
extensive background in trade show exhibits design and event
management, but his true passion is art. David has an Associates
Degree in Art from Keystone College in PA and recently went back
to school. In December of 2011, he graduated with a "Bachelor of
Fine Arts" from William Patterson University of New Jersey. David
specializes in landscapes and has been inspired by the beautiful
countryside here in the Finger Lakes, especially the scenic
vineyards overlooking Seneca Lake. David's work will be exhibited at Hector Wine
Company, 5610 State Route 414 in Hector. David is also the Vice Chairperson of the
Schuyler County Lodging and Tourism Association. Please CLICK HERE to read more...
BRIAN ESLINGER, THE BLACKBERRY INN BED & BREAKFAST
Brian Eslinger comes to Watkins Glen from New Jersey with
over 29 years of sales, marketing and management
experience. Brian and his spouse David Hertel are the co
owners of the Blackberry Inn Bed & Breakfast on 6th street and
Brian is the Proprietor of E&H Specialties. E&H Specialties
offers marketing and management solutions to small businesses
in the tourism and hospitality industry meeting their needs in a
competitive market place. Brian is no stranger to the tourism
and hospitality industry and has lived all over the country as a
Sales Manager and Director of Sales and Marketing for Hilton,
Adams Mark and Marriott Hotels. Brian has an extensive
knowledge of marketing 1st, 2nd and 3rd tear cities including
regional destinations. Brian is the Chairperson of the Schuyler
County Lodging and Tourism Association representing over 42
lodging establishments and 77% of room nights in Schuyler County.
Please CLICK HERE to read more...
THIS THURSDAY!
FINGER LAKES FROZEN YOGURT
AND WATKINS GLEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
ANNOUNCE A RIBBON CUTTING CELEBRATION
WATKINS GLEN, NY - Finger Lakes Frozen Yogurt and the Watkins Glen Area Chamber of
Commerce invite you to a Ribbon Cutting Celebration, 215 North Franklin Street, in Watkins
Glen
. The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony begins at 5:00 P.M. Watkins Glen Mayor Mark Swinnerton,
Schuyler County Administrator Tim O'Hearn, and Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce
President/CEO Rebekah LaMoreaux will help cut the ribbon. Please CLICK HERE to read more...
When: Thursday, May 29, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Ribbon Cutting Ceremony is at 5:00 P.M.)
Where: Finger Lakes Frozen Yogurt, 214 N. Franklin St., Watkins Glen, NY
CHAMBER PIN PROMOTION
The Chamber is excited to start a new promotion, unlike anything we have ever offered before!!
A pin promotion!
Stop by the Chamber and see Meredith to pick up your complimentary Chamber pin today! We
will have one pin for each primary representative of our member businesses.
Wear your pin and show your Chamber pride out and about! Stay tuned for more details on
how to "use" your pin for more promotional opportunities for yourself and for your business.
Thank you to Cabins to Castles on Seneca Real Estate & Joyful Adornments Glass Studio for
their financial support of this new endeavor!
Member News
AMERICAN RED CROSS
100 DAYS OF SUMMER. 100 DAYS OF HOPE
Syracuse, NY (May 20, 2014)- The American Red Cross kicks off its "100 Days of
Summer. 100 Days of Hope." campaign on May 24, reminding blood donors that they
can give hope to patients by rolling up a sleeve. Please CLICK HERE to read more...
THE ARTS COUNCIL OF THE SOUTHERN FINGER LAKES
ARTS COUNCIL LEADERSHIP TO CHANGE
The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes (The ARTS Council) announced today
that Executive Director Ginnie Lupi has submitted her resignation, effective July 11. Lupi
was recently nominated by New Hampshire Governor Maggie Hassan and confirmed by
the Executive Council to become Director of the New Hampshire State Council on the
Arts. She has led The ARTS Council since March 2006 and will assume her new role in
early August. Please CLICK HERE to read more...
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SCHUYLER COUNTY PRESENTS
A GARDEN SOIREE
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. - You are cordially invited to Catholic Charities' First Annual
Garden Soiree. This whimsical fundraising event will commence at seven o'clock in the
evening on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at Lakewood Vineyards. Please CLICK HERE to
read more...
CORNING MUSEUM OF GLASS
PARTICIPATING IN BLUE STAR MUSEUMS
Corning, NY- Today The Corning Museum of Glass announced the launch of Blue Star
Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star
Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums across America to
offer free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families from
Memorial Day through Labor Day 2014. Leadership support has been provided by
MetLife Foundation through Blue Star Families. The program provides families an
opportunity to enjoy the nation's cultural heritage and learn more about their new
communities after a military move. The complete list of participating museums is
available at www.arts.gov/national/blue-star-museums. Please CLICK HERE to read
more...
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM, INC.
ANNOUNCES FERRARIO SOUTHERN TIER JAZZ FESTIVAL LINEUP
Elmira NY, April 29 - The Economic Opportunity Program, Inc. (EOP) is pleased to
announce that the Southern Tier Jazz Festival is now the Ferrario Southern Tier Jazz
Festival thanks to the Ferrario Auto Team who is sponsoring the 3rd Annual fundraising
event taking place on Saturday August 16, 2014 at Thorne Street Park in Horseheads
NY from 2pm-7pm. The Jazz Festival is an outdoor concert featuring lawn seating and a
farmer's market including wine vendors. Please CLICK HERE to read more... Please
CLICK HERE to view the poster...
FIBER ARTS IN THE GLEN
HOSTS AUTUMN MIST ALPACA FARM
On Sunday June 1, FiberArts in the Glen will host a trunk show featuring Autumn Mist
Alpaca Farm and Fiber Mill. Patrons will have the opportunity to browse of Autumn
Mist fiber in stock and enjoy one day special savings. Autumn Mist owners, Jeff and
Leslie Jorristma , will also offer additional selections of their fine, local alpaca roving,
yarn and fiber directly from the farm for sale. FiberArts in the Glen will feature weaving,
spinning, needle felting and knitting demonstrations using these luxurious yarns. Please
CLICK HERE to read more...
FINGER LAKES DISTILLING
TO OFFER 3 OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPIRITS EDUCATION
Finger Lakes Distilling is pleased to offer several new opportunities for their customers
to learn more about how distilled spirits are produced. Every Saturday morning at 11
am, the distillery is hosting in-depth tours of the facility. The tours last approximately
one hour and consist of a brief introductory video, a walking tour of the distillery, a
sampling of three spirits, and a complimentary Finger Lakes Distilling glass. Please
CLICK HERE to read more...
FOOD BANK OF THE SOUTHERN TIER
BROOME COUNTY CHILD HUNGER TASKFORCE TO HOST
FREE SCREENING OF A PLACE AT THE TABLE
Southern Tier, NY - The Broome County Child Hunger Taskforce, supported by the Food
Bank of the Southern Tier, will host a screening of the critically-acclaimed documentary
A Place At The Table at 6:00 p.m. on June 5th in the Binghamton High School
auditorium. Please CLICK HERE to read more...
HUMANE SOCIETY OF SCHUYLER COUNTY
HOSTS CONSTRUCTION OPEN HOUSE
On Saturday June 7 from 10am- noon The Humane Society of Schuyler County will host
the third and final Construction Open House at 124 Marina Drive in Montour Falls. The
renovation of the main building is nearing completion under the direction of Hunt
Engineers, with construction services provided by Architectural Concrete Plus of Dundee
and Williams Construction of Elmira. The remaining work will be completed by Humane
Society volunteers over the next several months. A grand opening will be held in the
fall. Please CLICK HERE to read more...
HUMANE SOCIETY OF SCHUYLER COUNTY
HOSTS TALK: SPAY/NEUTER ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS
The Humane Society of Schuyler County will host Dr. Elizabeth Berliner, Janet L.
Swanson Director of Shelter Medicine at Cornell University, on Thursday June 5 at 6:30
at St. Paul's Parish House in Montour Falls. Dr. Berliner will provide a presentation
entitled "Rural Area Veterinary Services (RAVS): Taking Teaching and Service on the
Road". Please CLICK HERE to read more...
SCOPED
WELCOMES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Judy McKinney-Cherry is the new Executive Director for SCOPED, the Schuyler County
Partnership for Economic Development. Ms. McKinney Cherry has experience working in
the private sector, public sector and university settings with over 25 years of business
and management experience. Most recently, Judy provided consulting services to small
businesses, county government and engineering firms. Prior to establishing her
consulting business, McKinney-Cherry spent six years as the longest serving Cabinet
Secretary of the Delaware Economic Development Office and was the first female to be
confirmed in that position by the Delaware Senate. Before joining the Development
Office in 2002, McKinney-Cherry worked for 9 years in leadership positions for a
national information technology services firm. In these roles, McKinney-Cherry was
responsible for operations, executive-level sales, and profitability. Please CLICK HERE to
read more...
VILLAGE BAKERY, LLC
OPEN HOUSE
Village Bakery in Montour Falls, NY will be one of 51 bakeries participating in The Bread
Bakers Guild of America's 4th Annual International Bakery Open House on June 21.
Guild member bakeries in 28 US states and two Canadian provinces will take part in the
open house, which is part of The Guild's 2014 event series, The DNA of Baking. Please
CLICK HERE to read more... Please CLICK HERE to view the poster...
WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL
CALLING ALL "LEGENDS OF THE GLEN"
FANS ARE BEING ASKED TO TAKE PART IN THIS YEAR'S
LEGENDS OF THE GLEN NOMINATIONS
WATKINS GLEN, NY (May 19, 2014) - With over 65 years of legendary racing, Watkins
Glen International is now accepting nominations from fans for the 2014 Legends of the
Glen. Last year, Geoff Bodine and Otto Linton were inducted into the Legends of the
Glen, joining 18 other distinguished individuals. Fans will need to act quickly as
nominations are being accepted now until May 31st. Please CLICK HERE to read
more...
WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL
TIOGA DOWNS BETS ON WINE FEST'S SUCESS
2014 FINGER LAKES WINE FESTIVAL VIP EXPERIENCE PRESENTED BY TIOGA
DOWNS
WATKINS GLEN, NY (May 21, 2014) - Watkins Glen International is proud to announce
Tioga Downs Casino as the premier sponsor of the VIP Experience at Finger Lakes Wine
Festival presented by Yancey's Fancy New York's Artisan Cheese, July 11-13. The VIP
Experience presented by Tioga Downs is an upscale VIP experience complete with a VIP
festival passport, exclusive VIP walk-around tasting, a complimentary pace car ride and
much more. Please CLICK HERE to read more...
WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL
NEW PARTNERSHIP LIGHTS THE WAY
WATKINS GLEN, NY (May 22, 2014) - Watkins Glen International is proud to announce
Star Headlight & Lantern Co. Inc. of Avon, NY, as the Official Lightbar Company of
Watkins Glen International. Star Headlight & Lantern Co., Inc. will provide WGI with
accessary lighting systems and lightbars for track safety vehicles. Please CLICK HERE to
read more...
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Global Taco
- The
Tasting
Room by
Atwater58p.m.
Franklin Street Cornell
Gallery - Artist Cooperative
Trading Card Extension of
Schuyler
Global Taco - County Montour(Main Save
Street) 11.m.- Energy,
2p.m.
Save
Dollars
The Old
Havana
Courthouse
Theatre Dirty Deeds
Done for
cheap dirt!
Seneca Lake
Wine & Food
2014
Franklin
Street
Gallery Batik Fabric
Painting
The Old
Havana
Courthouse
Theatre Dirty Deeds
Done for
cheap dirt!
Global Taco Atwater
Noon-4p.m.
Atwater
Estate
Vineyards Spring Wine
Release
Party
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Seneca Lake
Wine &
Food 2014
The Old
Havana
Courthouse
Theatre Dirty Deeds
Done for
cheap dirt!
FiberArts in
the Glen Autumn Mist
Alpaca Farm
and Fiber
Mill
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Franklin Street
Gallery Ceramics:
Workshops in
hand-forming
techniques
Finger Lakes
Distilling, LLC
- Gin 101
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Montour
Falls
Fireman's
Festival
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Seneca Lake
Wine Trail Smokin
Summer
Kickoff
Seneca Lake
Wine Trail Smokin
Summer
Kickoff
Joyful
Adornments
Glass Studio
- First
Friday
The ARTS
Council of
the Southern
Finger Lakes
- Recycled
Runway
American
Cancer
Society
Schuyler
County Relay for
Life
The Old
Havana
Courthouse
Theatre For the Love
of Pete
Montour
Falls
Fireman's
Festival
Franklin
Street
Gallery Whimsical
Wine Glass &
Pilsner
Painting
Franklin
Street
Gallery Shooting &
Editing
Digital
Images
The Old
Havana
Courthouse
Theatre - For
the Love of
Pete
Montour
Falls
Fireman's
Festival
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Seneca Lake
Wine Trail Smokin
Summer
Kickoff
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Franklin Street Corning
Gallery - Artist Museum of
Trading Card Glass Junior
Franklin Street Curators
Gallery Exhibition
Whimsical
Wine Glass &
Pilsner
Painting
The Old
Havana
Courthouse
Theatre For the Love
of Pete
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The Old
Havana
Courthouse
Theatre Villainy at
the Villanova
Vaudeville
Revisited
Franklin
Street
Gallery Enhanced
Watercolor
Painting
Watkins
Glen
Waterfront
Festival &
Boat
Regatta
The Old
Havana
Courthouse
Theatre Villainy at
the Villanova
Vaudeville
Revisited
Watkins Glen
Waterfront
Festival &
Boat Regatta
The ARTS
Council of
the Southern
Finger Lakes
- Old-Time
Fiddlers
Gathering
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The ARTS
Council of
the
Southern
Finger Lakes
- Old-Time
Fiddlers
Gathering
The Old
Havana
Courthouse
Theatre Villainy at
the
Villanova
Vaudeville
Revisited
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The Old
Havana
Courthouse
Theatre Today,
Spitzbergen
Tomorrow,
The World
Catholic
Charities of
Schuyler
County - A
Garden
Soiree
Franklin
Street
Gallery Chinese
Brush
Painting
Franklin
Street
Gallery Enhanced
Watercolor
Painting
The Old
Havana
Courthouse
Theatre Today,
Spitzbergen
Tomorrow,
The World
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Do you have events that you would like listed? If so please send information to
Katie@watkinsglenchamber.com.