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RIBBON CUTTING AT GRAFT WINE + CIDER BAR
IN WATKINS GLEN ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14
GRAFT wine + cider bar recently opened in the beautifully
renovated and expanded space formerly known as The
Tasting Room, and the Watkins Glen Area Chamber of
Commerce invites you to celebrate at a ribbon cutting on
Wednesday, October 14 at 5pm. Please CLICK HERE to
read more...
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to learn more.
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RIBBON CUTTING AT SENECA SUNRISE COFFEE
IN WATKINS GLEN ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16
Seneca Sunrise Coffee recently opened at the corner of 9th
and Decatur Streets in Watkins Glen and the Watkins Glen
Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to celebrate at a
ribbon cutting on Friday, October 16 at 5pm. Please CLICK
HERE to read more...
REJUVENATE AND RELAX AT SUNSET YOGA
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14
Please CLICK HERE to
view flyer...
FLXOPOLY GAMES
ARE HERE!
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...
AFTER HOURS MIXER AT BERTA'S CAFE
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21 AT 5PM
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Our October After Hours Mixer will be hosted by Berta's
Café located at 3825 Main Street in Burdett. Berta will be
serving up delicious light hors d'oeuvres. 2015 After Hours
Mixers have been generously sponsored by Watkins Glen
International, so there is no fee to attend. Although not
required, reservations are strongly encouraged as space is
limited. For reservations or more information, please contact
the Chamber at (607) 535-4300 or email
katie@watkinsglenchamber.com.
CHAMBER BUSINESS ACADEMY
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28 AT 3PM
This month's Chamber Business Academy will focus on
creating a Marketing & Advertising Plan. The Chamber
Business Academy sessions are led by Jennifer Romeo of
Premier Partner NY. Registration begins at 2:30pm and the
class takes place from 3:00pm to 5:00pm in the Watkins
Glen Area Chamber of Commerce Conference Room.
Advance registration is required. Please contact Katie
Strawser at (607) 535-4300 or email
katie@watkinsglenchamber.com.
WATKINS GLEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
2016 TRAVEL GUIDE DETAILS
We are pleased to begin our work on the 2016 Travel Guide
for Watkins Glen and Schuyler County. As always, we want
this guide to radiate warmth and hospitality, as well as provide
our visitors with all of the information they will need during
their stay. We plan to continue to give our visitors "something
special at every turn ". The new ideas we have for our next
guide will be visually appealing as well as helpful in assisting
future visitors to your doorstep. We have selected Brian Dudla
of CObP Design to design this upcoming year's guide. Please
CLICK HERE to read more...
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...
CHAMBER ANNOUNCES STUDENT MENTORING EVENT
NOVEMBER 10, 2015
2015 marks the 9th year that the Business & Education Committee of the Watkins Glen Area
Chamber of Commerce will host the Annual Student Mentoring Program. The agenda of the
day is to mentor tomorrow's work force! This program allows you to mentor and connect with
a local student, make an impact that will last a lifetime, and enrich your understanding of
tomorrow's workforce. The event is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, November 10, 2015
from 8:00am to 1:30pm at the Montour Falls Fire Department (111 Lee Street, Montour Falls).
Please CLICK HERE to read 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! Add your job posting using your log in for
watkinsglenchamber.com, if you have questions, please contact the Chamber. Please
CLICK HERE to view Member Job Postings...
WATKINS GLEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCING FUNDING
OPPORTUNITY
The Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce is designated by the Schuyler County
Legislature as the Schuyler County tourism promotion agent (TPA), tasked with tourism
promotion on behalf of Schuyler County. The Chamber is also given the absolute right and
responsibility to allocate funding on behalf of the County and act in the County's best interest
regarding overall tourism promotion. Please CLICK HERE to read more...
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MEMBER NEWS
AIM INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTER - ALLIES IN DISGUISE
5 K Run and Mile Walk - 10:00 AM - October 31, 2015 - Craig Park, Painted Post, NY
Please CLICK HERE to learn more...
THE ARC OF SCHUYLER - SHREDDING DAY
Open to the general public (there is a charge for businesses, please call ahead for pricing 607535-6934). Free, quick, confidential destruction of your documents while you wait. When:
Every Monday, 9:30AM-11:30AM. Where: The Arc of Schuyler 203 12th Street, Watkins Glen,
NY 14891. Please CLICK HERE to read more...
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SCHUYLER COUNTY -
HOSTS SECOND ANNUAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS HIKE
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Catholic Charities wants your
help to say, "Take a Hike, Domestic Violence!" This awareness event takes place on Saturday,
October 17th from 10a-Noon. There is no registration fee, but Catholic Charities will be
accepting donations of diapers, wipes or children's books. Please CLICK HERE to read
more...
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SCHUYLER COUNTY - SCHUYLER OUTREACH
Schuyler Outreach is working with six satellite pantries to meet the needs of food insecure
households in Schuyler County. Due to community generosity, all pantries receive produce and
dairy items each week. Those pantries are able to assist an average of 200 individuals each
month. Please CLICK HERE to read more...
CHEMUNG CANAL TRUST COMPANY -
INFORMATIONAL SEMINARS
Estate Planning, on October 14th and Understanding Your Credit Score on November 4th. For
more information please call Patty Mitchell 737-3887. Door open at 5:45 PM - Steele Memorial
Library, Downtown Elmira
CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SCHUYLER COUNTY -
ROCK N RUN 2015
October 24th at 9am Human Services Complex, Montour Falls. Come dressed up as your
favorite pop icon and run or walk the Catharine Valley Trail! There will be a timed 5K and also
a 1K. Bring the whole family! A fundraiser for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler
County, the proceeds for this event will help CCE Schuyler to hold workshops, send Schuyler
youth to Hidden Valley 4-H camp and so much more! Please join us and have some fun!
Please CLICK HERE to register... Please CLICK HERE for up to date information...
CORNING COMMUNITY COLLEGE -
EXPERT SKILLS TRAINING FOR SMALL BUSINESSES, NON-PROFITS, HR & EVENT
MANAGEMENT
Corning Community College's Workforce Development provides skills training in these areas
through convenient online courses from UGotClass or in-classroom methods to fit your style of
learning. Visit these websites to enroll today! Please CLICK HERE for the complete catalog.
Please CLICK HERE for the professional development courses... Contact Corning Community
College Workforce Development for more information at 607-936-7397. Please CLICK HERE
to read more...
CORNING COMMUNITY COLLEGE -
SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Corning Community College's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has moved to 8
Denison Parkway, Corning, N.Y. Formerly located in the Business Development Center, also on
Denison Parkway, the SBDC is now co-located with other economic developers, including
REDEC and the Southern Tier Central Regional Planning and Development Board, and
professional services. Please CLICK HERE to read more...
CORNING COMMUNITY COLLEGE -
CLASSIC COMEDY TAKES CCC'S STAGE
Corning Community College Theatre and Muse of Fire presents the classic comedy, The
Importance of Being Earnest, by Oscar Wilde, opening Wednesday, November 11, and playing
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday through November 14. Evening performances are at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets are $8.00 for students from any school and seniors 65+, and $12.00 for the general
public. Please CLICK HERE to read more...
CORNING-PAINTED POST CIVIC MUSIC ASSOCIATION - OUR 87TH SEASON FOR
2015-2016
The Corning-Painted Post Civic Music Association is proud to announce its upcoming 20152016 season of performances. Season subscription tickets are available online
at www.corningcivicmusic.org, or at the Corning Information Center (866-4636264). Please CLICK HERE to read more...
ELMIRA COLLEGE - CO-FOUNDERS OF AUTISM SPEAKS TO HEADLINE FALL
LECTURE SERIES EVENT
Suzanne and Bob Wright, co-founders of Autism Speaks, will visit Elmira College for "21st
Century Cures: Advances in Autism," on Thursday, October 22 at 6:00 p.m. in Peterson
Chapel, Cowles Hall. The event is free and open to the public. Please CLICK HERE to read
more...
ELMIRA COLLEGE - NEWS AND UPDATES
Please CLICK HERE to learn more...
ELMIRA JACKALS - UNVEIL 2015-16 PROMOTIONAL SCHEDULE
The Elmira Jackals, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Buffalo Sabres and the AHL's Rochester
Americans, announced today the 2015-16 promotional schedule, which features a unique
experience at every Jackals' home game! Please CLICK HERE to read more...
ELMIRA JACKALS -
JACKALS ANNOUNCE TRAINING CAMP ROSTER
The Elmira Jackals, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Buffalo Sabres and the AHL's Rochester
Americans, announced today the club's training camp roster for the 2015-16 season. Please
CLICK HERE to read more...
ELMIRA JACKALS -
IN THE COMMUNITY
As a community owned team, staying active in the community is extremely important to all of
us at the Jackals. During September, our staff was able to participate in local events and met
many of you, our amazing fans! Please CLICK HERE to read more...
FIBERARTS IN THE GLEN -
WHATS GOING ON AT FIBERARTS IN THE GLEN
Please CLICK HERE to learn more...
FIBERARTS IN THE GLEN -
CUSTOM FIT
Custom Fit is about helping knitters everywhere get clothing that makes them feel amazing.
We knit for lots of reasons: It's relaxing, the feel of the yarn running through our fingers is
fantastic, it keeps our hands busy. Please CLICK HERE to read more...
FIBERARTS IN THE GLEN -
TRUNK SHOW
Please CLICK HERE to read more...
FIBERARTS IN THE GLEN -
FEATURED YARN
Lace Lux is a very beautiful lace-weight yarn that gets its luminous sheen and dreamy drape
from the merino/viscose blend. It's the perfect choice for an evening-out shawl or wrap, a
light-weight sweater to wear to holiday parties or even accessories like hats and gloves.
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 - OFFERS BABYSITTER'S
TRAINING
The American Red Cross is hosting two separate Babysitter's Training classes during the
month of October. Babysitting is often a teenager's first business. Please CLICK HERE to
read more...
FINGER LAKES CHAPTER AMERICAN RED CROSS - RED CROSS BLOOD DONATION
OPPORTUNITIES OCTOBER 1-15, 2015
During Liver Awareness Month this October, the American Red Cross encourages eligible
donors to give blood and platelets to support liver transplant patients and others needing
blood products. Please CLICK HERE to read more...
FINGER LAKES CHAPTER AMERICAN RED CROSS - RED CROSS BLOOD DONATION
OPPORTUNITIES OCTOBER 16-31, 2015
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, the American Red Cross encourages
eligible donors to give blood to support cancer patients and others needing blood products.
Please CLICK HERE to read more...
FINGER LAKES CHAPTER AMERICAN RED CROSS -
11 REGIONAL VOLUNTEERS DEPLOYING TO SOUTH CAROLINA FLOOD RELIEF
EFFORTS
The American Red Cross is responding to the life-threatening flooding and historic rainfall that
is affecting the entire State of South Carolina and parts of North Carolina. Please CLICK
HERE to read more...
FINGER LAKES TOURISM ALLIANCE - CELEBRATES ITS 65TH REGIONAL TRAVEL
GUIDE IN
2016
The Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance (FLTA), produced its first regional travel guide in
1951 providing visitors with information about attractions, accommodations, dining options,
services and more throughout the Finger Lakes region; 2016 will mark the 65th edition of the
iconic guide. Every year since 1951, FLTA has produced a new guide giving visitors the most upto-date information about the region. Please CLICK HERE to read more...
HOLIDAY INN ELMIRA RIVERVIEW -
MONSTER BASH
Anthony's Lounge at the Holiday Inn Elmira. Tickets are $10.00 - Costume Contest with cash
prize - DJ upstairs and downstairs - Must be 21 or older with ID. Please CLICK HERE to view
flyer... Please CLICK HERE to learn more...
HUMANE SOCIETY OF SCHUYLER COUNTY -
COME CELEBRATE COLUMBUS DAY
Come celebrate Columbus Day with Pizza Hut and the Humane Society of Schuyler
County. On Columbus Day from 4-9 pm (and Tuesday thru Thursday) Pizza Hut will donate
20% of their take-out and in-house ticket sales to the new shelter in Montour. Just bring in
the attached coupon and they'll do the rest. Please CLICK HERE for coupon...
INTERNATIONAL MOTOR RACING RESEARCH CENTER AT WATKINS GLEN - WHAT'S
NEW AT THE RACING RESEARCH CENTER
Please CLICK HERE to learn more...
INTERNATIONAL MOTOR RACING RESEARCH CENTER AT WATKINS GLEN
- LAUNCHES SEARCH FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The International Motor Racing Research Center has begun a nationwide search for an
executive director. Please CLICK HERE to read more...
INTERNATIONAL MOTOR RACING RESEARCH CENTER AT WATKINS GLEN -
SYMPOSIUM ON ROAD RACING SET FOR OCT. 17
The International Motor Racing Research Center is partnering in October with the
International Motor Sports History Section of the Society of Automotive Historians for an
academic symposium on road racing. Please CLICK HERE to read more...
INTERNATIONAL MOTOR RACING RESEARCH CENTER AT WATKINS GLEN -
SYRACUSE MILE HISTORY, FUTURE NOV. 14
The Syracuse Mile, one of the most historic tracks in the nation, will be the focus of a daylong
program at the International Motor Racing Research Center in Watkins Glen on Saturday, Nov.
14. Please CLICK HERE to read more...
SCHUYLER COUNTY LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS -
CANDIDATES NIGHT OCT. 21
The Schuyler County League of Women Voters is hosting a candidates night on Oct. 21 at the
Watkins Glen Elementary School auditorium. It will begin at 6:30 p.m., and all are welcome.
Candidates for all levels of elected offices, including county and town positions, have been
invited to participate. County legislature and town supervisor candidates will be given the
opportunity to speak and answer questions from the audience.
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR - 2015 HUMAN SERVICES JOB FAIR
Sponsored by CSS Workforce NY - Wednesday, November 4, 2015 - 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. Volunteer Fire Department, 50 West Morris St., Bath NY. Please CLICK HERE to read more...
Please CLICK HERE to Exhibitor Space Registration...
SCHUYLER COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST
BUFFET
October 18th from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Montour Moose Lodge 426 - $7.00 Adults,
$5.00 Kids 8-14, Free for children 7 and under. Please CLICK HERE to learn more...
SCHUYLER COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - HOME DEDICATION CEREMONY
Sunday, November 1 at 2:00 PM - 130 Havana Glen Rd, Montour Falls, NY Please CLICK
HERE to read more...
SCHUYLER COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT - SCHUYLER COUNTY
COALITION ON UNDERAGE DRINKING AND DRUGS SPONSOR COMMUNITY
FORUMS
The community forum, titled "Emerging Drug Concerns Part I: Meth," is the first in a series of
forums planned by the Coalition. The event will take place Oct. 26 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at
the Watkins Glen Elementary School auditorium. Please CLICK HERE to read more...
SCHUYLER HOSPITAL -
OCTOBER IS NATIONAL PHYSICAL THERAPY MONTH
October is National Physical Therapy Month. Schuyler Hospital wants you to know that
physical therapy can help you move forward and get back to work or sport. Make your
appointment with the licensed rehabilitation professionals at Schuyler Hospital's Physical
Therapy Department today.
SCHUYLER HOSPITAL - OCTOBER IS NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
MONTH
Schuyler Hospital wants you to know that since 1985, mammography rates now average
around 67%, and 203,400 breast cancer deaths have been averted since 1991. Make your
mammography appointment with Schuyler Hospital today.
SCHUYLER HOSPITAL -
RSVP NOW FOR THE ANNUAL NOVEMBER SPLENDOR EVENT
If you're looking for a fun night of dinner, dancing and prizes - and all for a good cause - plan
to attend the annual November Splendor fundraiser, presented by the Schuyler Hospital
Auxiliary and the Schuyler Health Foundation.
Please CLICK HERE to read more...
SCOPED - ENTREPRENEURIAL BOOTCAMP #2
"Legal pitfalls for startups to avoid" aka "Founder's shares, Corporate structures, and Board
Meetings" Please CLICK HERE to read more...
SHTAYBURNE FARM -
FALL FAMILY FESTIVAL
We want to thank you for your support over the last five years, so we're throwing a Fall
Family Festival on Saturday, November 7, from noon-5pm -- and you're invited! Join us and
our neighbors for a day of food, drink, games, hayrides, farm tours and more! For the adults,
we'll have cheese tastings, a cooking demo and vendors. For the kids, we'll have a bounce
house, petting zoo and a bunch of fun fall-themed games & contests -- like "Donut On A
String" and "Pumpkin Chuckin!" Admission is free, so come for an hour or the whole
afternoon! See you here at the farm on November 7! Please CLICK HERE to learn more...
SPIRIT OF SCHUYLER -
FUNDRAISER
October 17th - 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. - Hidden Valley Lodge, Hidden Valley Camp Rd., Watkins
Glen, NY 14891. Please CLICK HERE to to learn more...
VALICENTI ADVISORY SERVICES INC. - NEW LOCATION
Valicenti Advisory Services, Inc. is pleased to announce the new location of its
Tax and Business Services Department, formerly located at 350 West Church
Street and Valicenti Insurance Services, Inc., formerly located at 400 E. Water
Street to 447 E. Water Street in Elmira. Please CLICK HERE to read more...
WATKINS GLEN PROMOTIONS - THE FALLS HARVEST FESTIVAL THANK YOU
The Falls Harvest Festival, the 9th annual festival has come and gone. We hope you enjoyed
yourselves on September 26 with the craft, farm and food vendors we had setup for your
enjoyment. We would like to begin by thanking all of our wonderful volunteers as this festival
would not be here without them. Please CLICK HERE to read more...
WATKINS GLEN PUBLIC LIBRARY -
ITHACA AUTHOR TO SPEAK
The Friends of Watkins Library will host author Jeanne Mackin at Books Sandwiched In on
Wednesday, October 14th at noon at the Watkins Glen Public Library. Mackin will speak about
her recently published novel, "A Lady of Good Family", a work of historical fiction based on the
life of professional gardener Beatrix Farrand. Please CLICK HERE to read more...
WATKINS GLEN PUBLIC LIBRARY -
AUTHOR CYNTHIA NEALE TO SPEAK ON NOVEMBER 4TH
The Friends of Watkins Library will host author Cynthia Neale at Books Sandwiched In on
Wednesday, November 4th at noon. Neale will discuss her latest work, "Pavlova in a Hat Box,
Sweet Memories and Desserts" as well as her earlier historical fiction novels, and episodes
from her life as a writer. Please CLICK HERE to read more...
WATKINS-MONTOUR ROTARY CLUB -
SPONSORING ANNUAL BLOOD SCREENING NOV. 7
The Watkins-Montour Rotary Club is presenting the Annual Multiple Blood Analysis, AMBA, on
Saturday, Nov. 7, from 6-10 a.m. at the Watkins Glen Elementary School. Please CLICK
HERE to read 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
Second Vice Chair:
Stephanie Specchio, Owner
First Vice Chair:
Andrew Manzer, President/CEO
Schuyler Hospital
Treasurer:
Jeffrey Dill, President
The Gorgeous View Motel
Secretary:
Peter Honsberger, Owner
Great Escape & Everything Ice Cream Inc.
Director:
Justin Boyette, Co-Owner/Wine Maker
The Hector Wine Company
Director:
Ronald Roney, Director
Watkins Glen State Park
Director:
Christopher Karam, VP of Business
Development
Fagan Engineers
Director:
JR Dill Winery
Immediate Past Chairman:
Dawn Burlew, Manager of Business
Development
Corning Enterprises
Director:
Carl Blowers, CEO
Hawk's View Consulting
Director:
Father Michael Hartney
Episcopal Churches of Schuyler County
Director:
Anne Welliver-Hartsing, Director
Welliver
Director:
Michael Printup, President
Watkins Glen International
Paul Thomas. Executive Director
Seneca Lake Wine Trail
Ex-Officio:
Dennis Fagan, Chairman
Schuyler County Legislature
Judy McKinney Cherry, Executive Director
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Ex-Officio:
Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce | 607-535-4300 | katie@watkinsglenchamber.com |
http://www.watkinsglenchamber.com
214 N. Franklin Street
Watkins Glen, NY 14891