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REJUVENATE AND RELAX AT SUNSET YOGA
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22
UPCOMING EVENTS
M2M DISCOUNT
PROGRAM
FEATURED M2M
DISCOUNT
Sunset View
Creamery
10% discount
(607) 594-2095
FEATURED
CURRENT MEMBER
CLICK HERE
to learn more.
MEMBERSHIP
BENEFIT
OF THE MONTH
Our 400th member
Vasco Brands, Inc.
is offering chamber
We have partnered with Sue Silhan of Selah Yoga to offer
sunset yoga classes at Chateau LaFayette Reneau
Winery...
members 40% off of
retail listing! Please
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!
Please CLICK HERE to read more...
CHAMBER BUSINESS ACADEMY
BUSINESS 2 BUSINESS &
BUSINESS 2 CONSUMER MARKETING
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29
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. Please CLICK HERE
for the printable registration form.
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
CLICK HERE to read
our Blog
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.
STAY CONNECTED
A MESSAGE FROM THE TOURISM & MARKETING
MANAGER BRITTANY GIBBS
CLICK HERE to get
yours today!
FORWARD TO A
FRIEND
Sometimes you'll receive emails from me, many of which
may contain what seem like random questions. I always
include a deadline for response and sometimes that
deadline is very short. Please CLICK HERE to read more...
WATKINS GLEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
ANNOUNCES
WATKINS GLEN NIGHTS - DINE, SIP, SHOP, ENJOY
With the help of local business owners Butch Monroe
(Finger Lakes Frozen Yogurt) and Peter Honsberger (Great
Escape and Everything Ice Cream), the Watkins Glen Area
Chamber of Commerce is excited to launch a supportive
promotion to draw and drive traffic into downtown Watkins
Glen in the evening hours. Please CLICK HERE to read
more...
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...
FACEBOOK NAME CHANGE
You may notice in the coming days that our tourism-based Facebook page will
go through a name change. Originally titled Watkins Glen Travel & Tourism, we'll
be changing the page name to Visit Watkins Glen & Schuyler County in order to
truly represent our entire region. For those wondering about the inclusion of Watkins Glen,
the town is the most recognizable name in our county and has higher value name
recognition than the county name, so that's why we've included it specifically.
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.
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...
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.
AGRI-TOURISM IN SCHUYLER COUNTY
As we all know, agri-tourism is alive and well in Schuyler County, but now it's time for us
to spread the word to our visitors! To do this, we've organized tours of five destination
farms and have compiled this information on a page on our website. Please CLICK
HERE to view the website...
FEATURED NEW MEMBERS
Employment Solutions of New York, Inc Encore Payment Systems
111 North Main Street
17 Halstead Ave.
Elmira, NY 14901
Owego, NY 13827
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...
THE ARC OF SCHUYLER - MARKS ITS 15TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT AUGUST
21
Photo Caption: Honorary Tournament Chair, Susan Buchtel and Tournament Chair
Dominick Franzese will greet more than 60 golfers at The Arc of Schuyler's 15th Annual
Golf Tournament in Watkins Glen. 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...
CAREFIRST - THERE'S STILL TIME TO REGISTER FOR THE 7TH ANNUAL
CAREFIRST CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
There's still time to register your foursome for the 7th Annual Charity Golf Tournament to
benefit local hospice programs and services provided by CareFirst! Please CLICK HERE to
read more... Please CLICK HERE to view flier... Please CLICK HERE for registration
form...
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 JACKALS ANNOUNCE SCHEDULE CHANGE
The Elmira Jackals, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Buffalo Sabres and the AHL's Rochester
Americans, announced today that their game against the Reading Royals on Sunday,
March 27, 2016 has been rescheduled to Wednesday, October 28, 2015. 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...
FRANKLIN STREET GALLERY SUMMER CLASSES
Please CLICK HERE to learn more...
HOLIDAY INN ELMIRA-RIVERVIEW - CHRISTMAS IN JULY
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...
ITALIAN AMERICAN FESTIVAL - JULY 31, AUGUST 1-2
The Clute Park Community Center will be transformed into an Italian oasis as one of the
many new attractions for the 36th annual Schuyler County Italian American Festival July
31 and Aug. 1-2 at Clute Park. Please CLICK HERE to read 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 HISTORICAL SOCIETY - ANNUAL FUNDRAISER YARD SALE
At the Brick Tavern Museum located at 108 N. Catharine Street in Montour Fallson Friday
7/31 & Saturday 8/1 from 9-3. Accepting donated items from 7/15 through 7/29,
exceptions are books, clothing, electronics and toys.
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 COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH - SCCUDD PARTNERING WITH WATKINS
GLEN POLICE TO REDUCE UNDERAGE DRINKING, DRUG ABUSE
The Schuyler County Coalition on Underage Drinking and Drugs, SCCUDD, and the Watkins
Glen Police Department are working together to reduce and prevent underage drinking and
drug use by targeting alcohol- and drug-impaired driving. Please CLICK HERE to read
more...
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...
WATINS GLEN PUBLIC LIBRARY - VARIETY OF SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR
CHILDREN AND TEENS DURING THE MONTH OF JULY
Summer Reading Theme: "Every Hero has a Story".
All of these programs begin at 10:00 am.
For kids entering grades K-5, or at parents' discretion. 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
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
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Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce | 607-535-4300 | katie@watkinsglenchamber.com |
http://www.watkinsglenchamber.com
214 N. Franklin Street
Watkins Glen, NY 14891