WEBSITE
ABOUT US
IN THIS ISSUE
CHAMBER NEWS
MEMBER NEWS
UPCOMING EVENTS
M2M DISCOUNT
PROGRAM
FEATURED M2M
DISCOUNT
Sunset View
Creamery
10% discount
(607) 594-2095
FEATURED
CURRENT MEMBER
Corning Dental
Associates
CLICK HERE
to learn more.
MEMBERSHIP
BENEFIT
OF THE MONTH
Our 400th member
Vasco Brands, Inc.
is offering chamber
members 40% off of
retail listing! Please
VISITORS
EVENTS
RESOURCES
CONTACT US
CHAMBER NEWS & EVENTS
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A PART TIME POSITION?
HOW ABOUT WAYS THAT YOU CAN GIVE BACK TO
YOUR COMMUNITY?
Seasonal Staff and volunteer positions at the Watkins Glen
Area Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center from August to
October 31 at minimum wage. Hours will be mostly nights,
weekends, and holidays. Requirements for the positions
include a personable disposition and friendly demeanor,
neat appearance, knowledge of the area, ability to
communicate clearly and effectively, and attention to detail.
Submit an employment application along with a résumé
to the Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce. Contact:
Katie Strawser Phone: 607) 535-4300 or Email:
katie@watkinsglenchamber.com.
Please CLICK HERE to read more...
REJUVENATE AND RELAX AT SUNSET YOGA
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5
contact Eileen Peet
for pricing. Vasco
includes include
janitorial supplies
including floor
cleaners, waxes,
seals, finishes and
paper products, in
addition to the soap
products.
Phone Number:
(607) 733-5566
FLXOPOLY GAMES
ARE HERE!
CLICK HERE to get
yours today!
CLICK HERE to read
our Blog
STAY CONNECTED
FORWARD TO A
FRIEND
We have partnered with Sue Silhan of Selah Yoga to offer
sunset yoga classes at Chateau LaFayette Reneau
Winery...
Please CLICK HERE to read more...
WATKINS GLEN AREA
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES
NEW MONTHLY EVENT SERIES - FRIDAY ON
FRANKLIN
On Friday, August 7 the Watkins Glen Area Chamber of
Commerce will launch a new monthly event series that will
take place on the first Friday of every month from 5-8pm in
downtown Watkins Glen. The series is called Friday on
Franklin and features wine and craft beverage tastings,
delicious food samples, and local shopping. Please
CLICK HERE to read more... Please
visit http://www.watkinsglenchamber.com/franklinÂ
to learn more...
AUGUST'S SMALL BUSINESS THINK TANK
MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2015
When: Monday, August 10, 2015
Time: 5:30PM-7:30PM
Where: Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce
Join us for open discussion, as well as hearing how you can
save big with your membership! Amira Davis from Payco,
Eileen Peet with Vasco Brands, Mason Brown with
Community Broadcasters, and Jim Outman with Encore
Payment Solutions will be in attendance to share with you
details about their special offerings for members. Dinner is
provided with the session, and the fee is $5/person. Dinner
will be tacos and all the fixings. Your RSVP is required by
August 7 to Meredith Williams, Membership Services
Manager at 607-535-4300 or
meredith@watkinsglenchamber.com.
A MESSAGE FROM THE TOURISM & MARKETING MANAGER BRITTANY GIBBS
DRIVE TRAFFIC TO YOUR BUSINESS LATER THIS YEAR!
Are you looking to drive traffic to your business in October, November, or December? We
have window advertising space available in our Visitor Center - one window available in
October and two available in November and December. Promote your fall experience in
October, holiday promotions in November and December - make it work for you! Cost
varies between $125 and $100 per month. Contact Tourism & Marketing Manager Brittany
Gibbs for more information: 607-535-4300 or email
brittany@watkinsglenchamber.com.
NEW!!! EXCLUSIVE MEMBER ADVERTISING RATES WITH COMMUNITY
BROADCASTERS
Exclusive Member Advertising Rates with Community Broadcasters Members of the Watkins
Glen Area Chamber of Commerce will receive a dollar for dollar match on any advertising
scheduled to run from now through December 31, 2015. Please CLICK HERE to learn
more...
EXCLUSIVE MEMBER OPPORTUNITY
MEMBER JOB POSTING
Did you know that members have the exclusive opportunity to post job listings on our
website? Did you also know that these posts will also be included in our weekly Other
Happenings email? Take advantage of advertising your available jobs to a large population
of professionals and fellow Chamber members! Email your job posting to Katherine
Strawser (Katie@watkinsglenchamber.com) by 5pm on Thursday to ensure inclusion in
the next week's Other Happenings.
15TH ANNUAL DONALD BRUBAKER MEMORIAL
GOLF TOURNAMENT
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
Save the date, gather your team, or consider becoming a sponsor.
This tournament historically has a waiting list for teams, so get in
early! Please CLICK HERE to view the registration form and
sponsorship opportunities... For more information call the Chamber
at 607-535-4300 or email Katie@watkinsglenchamber.com.
WATKINS GLEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES COVER PHOTO
CONTEST FOR
2016 TRAVEL GUIDE
Are you a photography enthusiast? Do you love taking pictures in beautiful Schuyler
County? Here's your chance at fame! The Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce wants
to feature YOUR photo on the cover of the 2016 Travel Guide! Please CLICK HERE to read
more...
CREDIT CARD PROCESSING
We have many, many small businesses on our membership. Is
everyone aware of the changes coming to credit card processing this
fall? Please CLICK HERE to learn more...
MEMBER NEWS
THE ARC OF SCHUYLER - SHREDDING DAY
Open to the general public (There is a charge for businesses. Please call ahead for pricing
607-535-6934. Free, quick, confidential destruction of your documents while you wait.
When: 3rd Monday of Every Month 9:30AM-11:30AM Where: The Arc of Schuyler 203 12th
Street, Watkins Glen, NY 14891. Please CLICK HERE to read more...
ARNOT HEALTH SERVICES - TO PROVIDE FREE FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT SCREENS
AT ARNOT MALL
The Arnot Health Physical Therapy Staff will offer FREE Functional Movement Screens from
3 to 8 p.m. on Friday, August 7 in Center Court at the Arnot Mall. Please CLICK HERE to
read more...
ATWATER VINEYARDS - 15TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Atwater Estate Vineyards is raising a glass and a tent to celebrate 15 years! Join us to
soak in the sun setting over Seneca Lake as you wine down with our fifteenth vintage to
the tunes of The Wiyos, whose original music is inspired by swing jazz, rural folk, and the
blues. Please CLICK HERE to read more...
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SCHUYLER - HOST BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE WITH
LOCAL BUSINESSES
In partnership with local businesses, Catholic Charities is requesting your help
preparing kids for a successful school year. Please CLICK HERE to read
more...
CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SOLAR SCHUYLER AUGUST 12TH
Schuyler County residents are welcomed to become empowered on August 12th,
Wednesday, at 7:00 - 8:30 PM at the Grace Lee Wesleyan Church on Beaver Dams, NY.
This will be Solar Schuyler's seventh community outreach meeting. Please CLICK HERE to
read more...
CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION - ROCK GARDENING ESSENTIALS
Join us in learning how the public demonstration rock garden at the Tompkins County CCE
offices was built. Explore the many different styles of rock gardens and easier to grow rock
garden plants! Please CLICK HERE to read more...
CORNING COMMUNITY COLLEGE - WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY
EDUCATION
Accounting for Non-Financial Managers - New Supervisor 101 - Notary Preparation QuickBooks Premier Please CLICK HERE to learn more...
ELMIRA COLLEGE CONTINUING EDUCATION -
STUDENT SUMMER OPEN
HOUSE
The Office of Continuing Education and Graduate Studies at Elmira College is hosting an
Adult Student Open House on Thursday, August 6th from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. on campus in
Stephans Lounge, Meier Hall. Please CLICK HERE to read more...
ELMIRA JACKALS TWIN TIERS COMIC CON TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Join us on August 15 & 16 at First Arena for the Twin Tiers Comic Con! For the second year
in a row, First Arena will host Twin Tiers Comic-Con, which promises to be bigger and
better than ever before. Please CLICK HERE to read more...
ELMIRA JACKALS THE GALA OF THE ROYAL HORSES COMES TO FIRST ARENA
Join us at First Arena on August 19 as we host The Gala of the Royal Horses on their first
U.S. Tour! Please CLICK HERE to read more...
ELMIRA JACKALS DISNEY LIVE! RETURNS TO ELMIRA
Join us at First Arena on August 28 as we host Disney Live! This will be a fun event for the
whole family, so make sure to take advantage of this great deal. Please CLICK HERE to
read more...
ELMIRA JACKALS JACKALS HOST SECOND ANNUAL ELMIRA STREET HOCKEYFEST
The Elmira Jackals are pleased to announce that they will host the Second Annual Elmira
Street HockeyFest on Sunday, August 23, starting at 11:00 a.m. Please CLICK HERE to
read more...
ELMIRA SAVINGS BANK CUSTOMER APPRECIATION WEEK
Please CLICK HERE to read more...
FIDELIS CARE - QUESTIONS ABOUT HEALTH INSURANCE?
A Fidelis Care representative will be at the Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce, 214
N. Franklin Street, Watkins Glen, NY office every Tuesday from 2:30PM-4:30PM. Please
CLICK HERE to read more...
FINGER LAKES CHAPTER AMERICAN RED CROSS RED CROSS BLOOD DONATION OPPORTUNITIES
The American Red Cross asks eligible donors to donate blood in August and help meet the
constant need for blood products by patients.
Please CLICK HERE to read more...
INTERNATIONAL MOTOR RACING RESEARCH CENTER RICHARD PETTY TO BE HONORED BY IMRRC
Richard Petty, the most decorated driver in the history of NASCAR, will start the August
race weekend in Watkins Glen by receiving the Cameron R. Argetsinger... Please CLICK
HERE to read more...
THE OLD HAVANA COURTHOUSE THEATRE CONTEMPTIBLE CAPERS AT THE COOK U. CAMPUS
August 7, 8, 14, 15 at 7PM and August 9, 16 at 2PM - 408 West Main Street, Montour
Falls, NY 14865 Please CLICK HERE to learn more...
SCHUYLER COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY DOUG'S FISH FRY TO GO
Thursday, August 6th - 11AM-6PM at Harley Davidson, Rte 13 & 224, Alpine Junction
Please CLICK HERE to view flyer...
SCHUYLER COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING - FAMILY FUN BLOCK PARTY
Thursday, August 20, 2015 - 10AM-3PM - Montour Falls Firemen's Carnvial Fairgrounds
Please CLICK HERE to read more... Please CLICK HERE for the vendor application...
SCHUYLER HOSPITAL DR. HINTERBERGER SUPPORTS DUNDEE ROCKS AND READS PROGRAM
Family physician, Dr. Joseph Hinterberger, cares for the bodies and minds of those he
treats. Just one example is his participation in Dundee's Our Town RoCKS and Reads
"Books to Grow On" program.
Please CLICK HERE to read more...
SCHUYLER HOSPITAL DONORS NEEDED FOR SCHUYLER HOSPITAL BLOOD DRIVE ON AUGUST 21, 2015
Schuyler Hospital's next Red Cross Blood Drive is scheduled for Friday, August 21, 2015,
11 a.m.-4 p.m., at September Hill, 250 Steuben Street, Montour Falls (2 buildings up the
hill from the Hospital). Please CLICK HERE to read more...
SCHUYLER HOSPITAL WELCOMES NEW SURGEON, SPECIALIZING IN BREAST CARE
Dr. Cora Foster has joined Drs. David Schwed and Wade Bollinger in providing same-day
surgical procedures in the brand new operating rooms at Schuyler Hospital.
Please CLICK HERE to read more..
SCHUYLER HOSPITAL AUGUST IS NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION AWARENESS MONTH
Schuyler Hospital wants you to know that keeping healthier through immunizations - for
kids and adults - results in lower associated social and financial costs for families, including
time lost from school and work, as well as the expense of medical bills. New York State has
some new regulations regarding school vaccinations, so make an appointment now with
your family physician. Schuyler Hospital ... We've Got You Covered.
SELAH YOGA AND MUSIC - SUMMER SPECIAL
Begin something new this summer with Music Lessons! New adult and youth students are
offered eight 30 minute lessons in the instrument of their choosing for the discounted price
of $120.00. Times are flexible to fit your busy summer schedule. Classes begin July 6th
and run until the end of August. Call Joe at Selah Yoga and Music to register.
Please CLICK HERE to learn more...
UPCOMING EVENTS
Please CLICK the calendar above to view upcoming events. If you don't
see your event on the calendar please contact the Chamber for your
ChamberMaster log in and password.
WATKINS GLEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chairman:
Carolyn Guyer, General Manager
Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel
First Vice Chair:
Andrew Manzer, President/CEO
Schuyler Hospital
Second Vice Chair:
Stephanie Specchio, Owner
The Gorgeous View Motel
Treasurer:
Jeffrey Dill, President
JR Dill Winery
Secretary:
Peter Honsberger, Owner
Great Escape & Everything Ice Cream Inc.
Immediate Past Chairman:
Dawn Burlew, Manager of Business
Development
Corning Enterprises
Director:
Justin Boyette, Co-Owner/Wine Maker
The Hector Wine Company
Director:
Carl Blowers, CEO
Hawk's View Consulting
Director:
Ronald Roney, Director
Watkins Glen State Park
Director:
Father Michael Hartney
Episcopal Churches of Schuyler County
Director:
Christopher Karam, VP of Business
Development
Fagan Engineers
Director:
Anne Welliver-Hartsing, Director
Welliver
Director:
Michael Printup, President
Watkins Glen International
Director:
Paul Thomas. Executive Director
Seneca Lake Wine Trail
Ex-Officio:
Dennis Fagan, Chairman
Schuyler County Legislature
Ex-Officio:
Judy McKinney Cherry, Executive Director
SCOPED
Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce | 607-535-4300 | katie@watkinsglenchamber.com |
http://www.watkinsglenchamber.com
214 N. Franklin Street
Watkins Glen, NY 14891