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The Leading Voice of Business in Chemung County for More Than 100 Years.
September 2011
Today’s
CHAMBER
COSBE To Discuss State, County, School Issues
Chamber members with an interest in major public issues will want to attend a series of conversations which COSBE has
scheduled this fall. COSBE is the Chamber’s new Council Of Small Business Enterprises, and COSBE Chair Walter Kent
(Kent Funeral Home) thinks the three monthly breakfast sessions will resonate with his fellow small business members.
“These are three critical pieces of local operations,” said Mr. Kent. “Government and Education services are crucial to our
business and professional firms, and taxes, of course, have a big impact, too.”
The programs are the first of several series which COSBE
leaders are planning. The fall sessions were developed in
collaboration with Denis Sweeney (Sweeney Enterprises),
who chairs the COSBE Legislation subcommittee.
This season’s one hour breakfasts will feature Senator Tom
O’Mara (NYS 53rd District) on September 29th discussing
The State of the State. On October 27th, County Executive
Tom Santulli will address The State of the County.
Horseheads School Superintendent Ralph Marino will
overview The State of the Schools on November 29th.
All sessions will be held at Holiday Inn Riverview and
will begin with a light breakfast at 8:00 a.m. Before
adjournment at 9:00 a.m., each program will have a fifteen
minute presentation by the featured speaker and at least
fifteen minutes of dialogue with attending Chamber
members.
“The conversation part is important to us,” explained
Mr. Kent. “We think the give-and-take interaction will be
valuable to the speakers as well as to the members. All of us
will be in a learning mode those mornings,” he added.
Cost of the programs is $15 each, but a package of all three
is available for $35. Interested members may register online
at www.chemungchamber.org or may register by phone at
734.5137.
Speed Networking Preview
Session a Hit with Members
COSBE Legislation Committee Chair Denis Sweeney of Sweeney
Enterprises (at left) speaks with Joe Ponzi of Able2 at the first Speed
Networking session, which was held last month at The Starlite
Room.
Sixteen Chamber Members recently participated in
test-marketing an innovative approach to networking.
The first-ever Speed Networking event, held on August
17th from 5:30 to 7 p.m., was hosted by The Starlite
Room.
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September 2011
Business Council Optimistic on
Economic Plan
“With a positive legislative session behind us, the business
community strongly believes that work remains to be done to
lower the cost of government, create private sector jobs and
strengthen New York’s economy. The second phase of the
Governor’s plan for a new New York sends a signal to business leaders that the state is prepared to not only control the
cost of government but to invest in business.
By looking at economic development from both a statewide
and regional perspective, business and civic leaders will have
direct input into how economic incentives, procurement
practices, tax relief and mandate relief initiatives are
designed. We are cautiously optimistic that the Governor’s
plan will streamline the process for New York business.”
Heather Briccetti, acting-president and CEO of The Business
Council of New York State, Inc.
Recipe for High-End Jobs
developing the Marcellus Shale formation, according to a
new report released by the Public Policy Institute, Inc.
(PPI), the research arm of The Business Council of New York
State Inc.
Drilling for Jobs: What the Marcellus Shale could mean for
New York finds that creating as few as 300 natural gas wells
per year in the Marcellus Shale has the potential to generate more than 37,500 jobs annually in New York. PPI
examines the immense job-creating potential of the natural
gas resource, comparing the private sector growth of select
counties in the Southern Tier with a section of northern
Pennsylvania.
“This report details the long lasting economic impact that
Marcellus Shale development can bring to New York’s
Southern Tier,” said Heather Briccetti, acting-president &
CEO of The Business Council of New York State, Inc. “As the
Department of Environmental Conservation focuses on the
environmental aspects of Marcellus Shale exploration, it is
important that New York also consider the economic impacts. The report stresses that a balanced approach to
natural gas extraction in the Marcellus Shale will lead to
thousands of new jobs, real property tax benefits and
increased tax revenue.”
In an op-ed that recently appeared in the Rochester Democrat
and Chronicle, Heather Briccetti, acting-president and CEO of The full report is available at www.ppinys.org.
The Business Council of New York State, Inc., stresses the
importance of fostering the transfer of technology from
colleges and universities to the workforce.
Although Ms. Briccetti highlights the Greater Rochester area
in the op-ed as a champion of this effort, she uses the example to show how this can be done by many institutions across
the state.
“Public and private sector leaders worldwide understand that
innovation is the key to competitiveness. Governor Cuomo’s
regional approach to economic development is an offshoot of
that realization. Part of this new approach must include the
transfer of technology (TOT) from universities to the private
sector.
Producing innovative, highly applicable research at our
colleges and encouraging collaboration with local companies
will open a commercialization pipeline through which new
goods and services can be developed. It is critical for every
region of the state to foster these partnerships.
Research shows that New York has fallen behind peer states
in terms of venture capital investment. To reverse this trend,
vertical integration of economic development with a region’s
research universities, four-year and community colleges must
be leveraged.
The full op-ed is available at www.capitalbusinessblog.org.
Natural Gas Drilling Essential to
Economic Recovery
There are very few opportunities available to New York State
with the same job-creating potential as exploring and
FTC Weighs in on Proposed Heath
Care Bill
The Federal Trade Commission sent a letter to Senator
James Seward on A5520-B, which regulates the use of mail
order pharmacies by health plans offering prescription drug
coverage, recommending the bill not be enacted.
The letter states in part, “The Bill will limit a health plan’s
ability to steer beneficiaries to a lower cost mail order vendor of maintenance drugs, via financial incentives or other
terms of coverage, whenever a competing retail pharmacy
is willing to fill prescriptions at ‘comparable’ prices. By restricting a health plan’s ability to offer favorable treatment
to a low cost mail order pharmacy, the Bill undercuts pharmacies’ incentives to bid aggressively for a share of that
health plan’s business.
Reducing those incentives is likely to raise the prices that
consumers pay for the prescription drugs that their health
plans cover. Some cost increases may be passed on to plan
beneficiaries in the form of higher out-of-pocket prices. In
some cases, plans may respond to higher costs by reducing
the scope of prescription drug coverage, or by eliminating
prescription drug coverage entirely. For those reasons, FTC
staff recommend that the Bill not be enacted.”
The full letter is available at www.capitalbusinessblog.org.
Material from The Business Council of New York State, Inc.
For more information, contact chambers@bcnys.org.
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Mark Twain Country
Clemens Center Selected as
Site for 9/11 Anniversary Exhibit
The Clemens Center has been named as a location for thirty
“New York Remembers” exhibitions being organized as part of
a statewide recognition of the 10th anniversary of the
September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The exhibitions are
intended to give New Yorkers a place to remember the victims
of 9/11 and honor the heroes who helped with the clean-up and
recovery efforts. Each site will display an artifact related to the
event, during the week of August 29 through the end of
September. A piece of a New York City patrol car will be
available for viewing in the Clemens Center lobby.
For more information on the “New York Remembers”
exhibitions across the state, please read the press release
of Governor Cuomo’s announcement at
http://www.governor.ny.gov/press/081011-911.
August 10, 2011-Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, the New York State
Museum, and the National September 11 Memorial & Museum
announce the locations for thirty “New York Remembers” exhibitions
that are being organized as part of a statewide recognition of the
tenth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
CVB to Participate in Group Travel Show
Trolley Tours Wrap Up
Season
The Clemens Center is one of Chemung County’s group-friendly destinations.
Members of the Chemung Chamber’s Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) will soon
represent Mark Twain Country at a major group travel show to increase awareness of
Chemung County as a group-friendly destination.
Cynthia Raj of the Chemung Chamber, and Misty Purdy of Holiday Inn Riverview, will
participate in the 28th annual Travel Expo, on September 7 & 8 in Niagara Falls. The
event is designed to bring representatives of destinations face-to-face with those who
organize group travel. Over 250 meeting planners, tour operators and group leaders
from Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Canada and New York State are registered to
attend.
Sheila Thomas, GM at Holiday Inn Riverview and Chair of the CVB’s Group Travel
Committee, noted that group travel rounds out a healthy destination-marketing plan
because many groups prefer to travel off season, when hotels are most likely to have
available rooms and can provide the best value. “It’s a win-win situation,” added Thomas.
According to the American Bus Association, an overnight group tour produces over
$12,000 per motor coach in revenue to a community.
The popular Trolley into Twain
Country Tours will wrap up its 2011
season on September 3. Offered as
a joint project between Chemung
County Transit and the Chemung
Chamber, the summer tours entice
visitors to stop in Chemung County
and visit local attractions. Although
final attendance numbers are not
yet available, the tours typically
draw over 2,000 riders annually.
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Member News
Empower FCU Marks
100,000 Member Milestone
Marino Sign and Awning
Celebrates 60 Years
Arnot Ogden Receives Grants
For Children’s Services
Empower Federal Credit Union has
reached 100,000 members and is
celebrating this milestone all summer. “This is an exciting achievement for us,” says Empower
president/CEO John Wakefield. “It
means we are reaching a growing
number of people with the benefits
of credit union membership.” The
credit union has been celebrating
with their members, with weekly
drawings and announcement of
winners on the Empower website,
throughout the summer. The celebration will end with grand prize
drawings on September 9.
Second generation owner Martin N.
Marino says that back when his father
Joseph F. Marino founded the business
in 1951, “all layouts and designs were
done by hand. Non-illuminated signs
were hand lettered. For illuminated
signs plastic letters were cut out and
glued to the faces. My dad was a true
sign artist; he had to do every aspect of
the job himself.”
The Arnot Ogden Medical Center
Foundation received two grants from the
Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc. A grant
of $7,250 will help purchase a pediatric
GlideScope for the Arnot Ogden Medical Center Emergency Department. The
GlideScope uses a high resolution digital
camera to facilitate intubation of newborns, infants and children. Intubation is
often required for mechanical ventilation,
removal of foreign bodies from the airway
and in pediatric trauma where time is
critical.
“This is a celebration of our members so we’re giving out some great
prizes,” says Mary Wilson, vice
president of communications at
Empower. Information about the
drawings and prizes can be found
on the credit union’s website, www.
empowerfcu.com. Wilson stated that
Empower members are eligible to
join through affiliation with one of
more than 2,000 companies or associations that are member organizations of Empower, family affiliation,
or through one of Empower’s underserved charters.
The business has also grown to include
a steady awning base. “Now I can use
the computer programs to show customers what their awning will look like
at night or even at a certain angle with
the sun shining” says Marino. “We still
do much in the way of neon but LED
channel letters and LED displays are
taking a bigger share of the market. Vehicle and window graphics continue to
be an important part of the business.
We do all our own design, manufacturing, and installation not only for our
local customers but also for national
accounts. Our number one priority has
always remained quality service.”
Empower Federal Credit Union,
with headquarters in Syracuse,
New York, is the largest credit
union within the Central New York
district. The credit union serves
members in eight counties in New
York State: Onondaga, Oswego,
Oneida, Broome, Erie, Montgomery,
Chemung, and Westchester.
Empower has 21 branch locations.
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Computers and the introduction of
vinyl have made design and production
of signs and awnings faster and easier.
You still need to know sign and awning
design; the computer is still just a tool.
Marino Sign is still located at 904
Grand Central Ave. Contact them
at 732-5267 or by email to martin@
marinosign.com
To submit Member News
please email
info@chemungchamber.org
A second grant for $3,500 was awarded
via the TI-GER Fund, which is administered by the Community Foundation.
This grant will be used to purchase
physical, occupational and speech testing
and therapy materials for Arnot Ogden
Medical Center’s Early Intervention and
Preschool Therapy Program in Horseheads. The Therapy Program provides
critical intervention for suspected delays
in speech or motor functioning allowing timely interventions that may impact
future capacity and potential or identify
a diagnosis with future implications. The
TI-GER Fund supports charitable programs and projects of non-profit organizations in the greater Corning area.
Individuals or organizations wishing to
support the Medical Center’s equipment
needs may contact the Arnot Ogden
Medical Center Foundation at
(607) 737-4221.
Arnot Health provides diagnostic,
ambulatory, secondary and tertiary
acute care, as well as rehabilitative and
wellness services to the Southern Tier
of New York and the Northern Tier of
Pennsylvania. The system currently has
more than 300 physicians from 50+
specialties.
Member News
NYSEG and RG&E Help Nearly 5,000 Small Businesses Save Electricity
Since May 2010, nearly 5,000 small businesses have reduced their electricity use by more than 32 million kilowatt-hours through NYSEG
and RG&E’s Small Business Energy Efficiency Program. Under the program, businesses with demand of less than 100 kilowatts are eligible
to receive free energy assessments performed by EnerPath, the program implementation contractor, and NYSEG or RG&E then cover 70%
of the cost of installing recommended energy-efficient lighting upgrades.
Qualifying lighting upgrades include replacing existing fluorescent fixtures with higher efficiency lamps and ballasts, changing incandescent
bulbs to compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) or light emitting diode (LED) lamps and upgrading exit signs to light emitting diode (LED)
technology.
Get More Information or Enroll:
•NYSEG Customers: Program information and eligibility guidelines are available at http://bit.ly/c4YdyK, www.nyseg.com (click on “Energy Efficiency Incentives” and then on “Small Business Energy Efficiency Program”) or call the NYSEG/RG&E energy efficiency hotline at
1.800.995.9525.
•RG&E Customers: Program information and eligibility guidelines are available at http://bit.ly/hRHY87, www.rge.com (click on “Energy
Efficiency Incentives” and then on “Small Business Energy Efficiency Program”) or call the NYSEG/RG&E energy efficiency hotline at
1.800.995.9525.
•To sign up for a free energy assessment, eligible businesses should call 1.877.359.9814.
The New York State Public Service Commission approved energy efficiency programs for commercial and industrial utility customers in
November 2009. The program is funded by the System Benefits Charge on electricity customers’ bills. EnerPath, with a local office in
Rochester, hires and trains local workers to conduct the energy assessments and selects and supervises licensed New York State contractors to
complete the lighting upgrades.
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Member News
New Free Bid-Matching Service Launches
Glove House Receives Hilliard Grant
The New York State Procurement Assistance Center at
Corning Community College’s Small Business Development Center at 24 Denison Parkway West, Corning, NY is
now offering a new service to help local firms find leads to
government contracts. BidLinx is a government contract
“bid-matching” service; it is a web-based program that
monitors thousands of bid sources on the internet and
sends email notices of opportunities tailored to match
a firm’s products, services, and capabilities. These bid
sources include:
Glove House, Inc. announces that a grant in the amount
of $5,000 was received from The Hilliard Foundation of
Elmira, NY. These funds will be used for website design,
hosting and support for the not-for-profit organization.
The agency understands that today’s websites are really
the first interaction many have with an organization.
Goals set for the website include providing user friendly
information about the many Glove House programs,
success stories, events, educational and employment
opportunities, and donor opportunities. The Hilliard
Foundation is committed to positive growth and change
for the youth and families Glove House serves and realizes
the potential benefits that a new website will bring.
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Federal government agencies including military
State Agencies and Authorities
County and Local Governments
All 50 States, U.S. Territories
International Government Websites
Finding appropriate bid opportunities is one of the key
hurdles to government contracting. With over 87,000
agencies at the Federal, State, County, and local levels, it
is overwhelming for an individual to monitor all of them.
BidLinx can save a small business owner hours of research
by delivering bid notices based on very specific criteria describing the firm’s capabilities. “With over 2,000 sources
monitored daily, over 140 in New York State, BidLinx is
sure to open new doors to government contracting opportunities for our clients, especially at the county and municipal levels,” said Government Contracting Coordinator
Roxanne Mutchler.
On September 16, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Corning Credit Union is co-sponsoring an SBDC and
SBA Procurement event that will introduce BidLinx. This
program will also offer guidance on winning state and
federal contracts including bidding process, surety bonding, 8a certification, Hubzone changes, and how to create
a winning white sheet/capabilities statement. Pre-registration is required.
Business owners interested in BidLinx are encouraged to
contact the Small Business Development Center for an
appointment. Contact the Corning SBDC at 24 Denison
Parkway West, Corning, NY by calling 607-937-6861 or
by email sbdc@corning-cc.edu. All SBDC counseling is
confidential and free of charge.
“We are grateful for the continued confidence and
support of our friends at the Hilliard Foundation,” said
John P. Treahy, President and CEO of Glove House, Inc.
Glove House, Inc. serves youth and families in crisis in the
Southern Tier and Finger Lakes region of New York State,
operating numerous group homes, independent living
apartments, foster care homes, preventive and school based
services. Following a Request for Proposal announcement
to numerous providers, ACC Technical Services, Inc. of
Syracuse, NY have been contracted to design, develop and
launch a fully integrated site for the organization. The
new and improved Glove House, Inc. website will be up
and running and reaching the community by the end of
the year.
Member Services Council
Ambassador
of the
Third Quarter 2011
Congratulations
Chuck Belanger
Member Services Council
Ambassador
of Nextgen Wireless & Communications, LLC
of the
Third Quarter 2011
Congratulations
Chuck Belanger
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of Nexgen
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Member News
Tri-County Bus Map and Guide Released
The Institute for Human Services, in conjunction with CSS Workforce New York and the Mobility Managers of Steuben, Chemung,
and Schuyler Counties, is pleased to introduce the first ever Tri-County Bus Map and Guide for local transit riders.
The 2011 Bus Map & Guide, entitled “Need a Ride?” is an easy-to-use resource including all the bus route-maps, schedules, and information for Chemung, Schuyler and Steuben Counties. This tri-county transportation guide is the first step in a regional collaboration to
increase ridership, make transportation more accessible to all residents of the area, and simplify transit use for local riders.
Funding for the guide was provided by CSS Workforce New York in an effort to help jobseekers and those without transportation to
utilize community resources. Transportation needs in the Southern Tier do not stop at the county borders, and many people travel
between counties every day for work and appointments. “Transportation in rural areas has always been a barrier to employment, and the
current economic situation only makes it a greater burden. By working together across the region we can begin to address this barrier in
a more cost effective and environmentally sound way,” stated Dan Porter, Executive Director at CSS Workforce New York.
Patrick Rogers, Executive Director at the Institute for Human Services, said, “In an environment of declining resources and increasing
need, this project is an example of how all of our organizations, both public and private, work together to leverage the resources we do
have in order to provide the most effective services to the residents of Steuben, Chemung and Schuyler Counties.”
Beginning today, these brand new transportation guides are available at all CSS Workforce New York locations, Steuben, Chemung and
Schuyler County Offices and through the public transportation providers. It is the hope of everyone who worked toward this tremendous effort that these guides may be utilized to help make people aware of all the public transportation services available, and make
using those services easier.
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Business After
Business
Speed Networking Preview Session a Hit with Members
(Continued from front page)
Speed Networking is an initiative of the Chamber’s Council Of Small Business Enterprises (COSBE) Connections
Committtee, which seeks to facilitate development of new associations among member firms. The one-on-one format
makes it easier and more fun to connect with a client, capture a customer, or reach a brand new audience through interaction with members that one might not ordinarily approach.
“I liked it a lot,” said Shelly Cadek, of Wallin Insurance Agency, Inc. “I spoke with a couple of people that I have seen at
BABs (Business After Business Receptions) but never talked to them. Now I will make sure to speak to them at the next
event.”
The next Speed Networking event will be hosted by Appleridge Senior Living on September 14th from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Sandler Training will also host the first morning session on October 12th from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m.
Cost to attend is only $5, which includes light snacks and beverages. All Speed Networking events are limited to
20 participants. For more information and to register, please contact Julie McInerny at the Chamber by emailing
Julie@chemungchamber.org or calling 734-5137.
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Chamber’s Annual Awards Program
Seeks Nominations
The Chemung County Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards
breakfast sponsored by Elmira Savings Bank has been scheduled
for Tuesday, December 6, 2011. The program will begin at 7:30
a.m. at the Elmira Country Club. The Chamber is seeking
nominations for a number of distinguished awards this year.
The ATHENA® Award program recognizes individuals who actively
assist women in realizing their full leadership potential. The
ATHENA® Award is sponsored this year by Elm Chevrolet, F.M.
Howell and WETM-TV. The Chamber thanks these members
for their generous contributions to ensure the continuation of the
ATHENA® program in Chemung County.
And as our community continues its quest for even better schools,
teachers, graduates and, ultimately, employees, the Chamber of
Commerce Business Education Roundtable wants to recognize the
efforts of a Chemung County teacher or other school employee
who promotes the collaboration of business and education and
that crucial mission we share. Chamber members interested in
honoring such an exemplary education professional are encouraged
to nominate candidates for the 5th annual Partners in Education
Award.
The Mary E. Kennedy Community Builder Award recognizes the
outstanding volunteer efforts of an individual who has helped
enhance the quality of life in our community.
The New Business of the Year Award is a Chamber member firm
that has been in business for at least one year but not more than
five years, shown evidence of success measured by sales, profits
and/or employee growth, and also demonstrated the
entrepreneurial potential necessary for long-term business success
& economic growth.
The Member Services Council Ambassador of the Year Award will
also be presented.
Member Milestone Anniversaries – members who celebrate an
anniversary date of 25 years, 50 years, 75 years, 100 years and
above will be honored for their dedication to the community.
To celebrate a member firm anniversary at the awards
breakfast, contact Susan Panetta by phone or email
susan@chemungchamber.org
Nomination forms for all awards are available by contacting the
Chamber of Commerce offices by phone: 607.734.5137 or email:
info@chemungchamber.org
Up Coming Events
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Thursday, September 1, 2011
Business After Business Reception
Chemung ARC
711 Sullivan Street, Elmira, NY
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Speed Networking
Hosted by Appleridge Senior Living
168 Miller St., Horseheads
5:30 -7:30 p.m.
$5.00 per person includes light snacks and beverages.
Limited to 20 participants
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Leadership Chemung Orientation
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Tri-County Mixer
Food Bank of the Southern Tier
In collaboration with the Corning Area Chamber of Commerce
and the Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce.
388 Upper Oakwood Avenue, Elmira, NY
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Local Finger Lakes Wine, appetizers, and tour of the new facility.
Music provided by Peter Haskell’s One Man Band.
•October •
October 1- October 31, 2011
Online Auction
Place your bids from 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1st
through 10:00 p.m. on Monday, October 31st.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Taste of the Tiers & Live Auction
National Soaring Museum,
51 Soaring Hill Drive, Harris Hill, Elmira
Taste of the Tiers: 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Live Auction begins at 7:15 p.m.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Business After Business Reception
Hosted by Chemung Canal Trust Company
One Chemung Canal Plaza, Elmira
5:00 - 7:00 pm
• Register Online www.ChemungChamber.org •
• Email info@ChemungChamber.org • Phone (607) 734.5137 •
Business After Business & Business BEFORE Business Reception Admission:
$6 per person in advance for Members
$8 per person at the door for Members
$15 per person for Prospective Members
*Donate a Door Prize for FREE admission to the reception of your choice!
The 23rd Annual
James V. Clune, Jr. Memorial
Golf Tournament
Monday, August 1, 2011
at the Elmira Country Club
Thank You:
Tournament Champions
Murray & Gannon
Insurance Team
(Score 60)
Pictured:Tim Murray, Sean Murray, Team
Captain Mark Gannon and Kevin Murray
Team Captain Mark Gannon,
Tim Murray, Sean Murray
and Kevin Murray.
Second Place
Ardco Pro Team
(Score 60)
Pictured:Team Captain Bob McDonald,
Team Captain Bob McDonald,
Mike Fargo, Scott Bradley
and Chuck Woods
and Teammate
Third Place
Elmira Structures Team
(Score 61)
Pictured:Team Captain Kirk Vieselmeyer
Team Captain Kirk Vieselmeyer,
Jeff Vieselmeyer, Jared Vieselmeyer
and Kyle Vieselmeyer
and Teammate
Other Prizes Awarded To:
Longest Drive for Men: Patrick Plastow, Andryshak Tax & Consulting Team
Longest Drive for Women: Mary Beth Fiore, Hunt Engineering, Architects & Land Surveyors Team
Closest-To-Pin on #15 (Within 23” 31/2” Of The Pin): Melissa Smith, Miller Environmental
Group Team
Closest-To-Pin on #15 (Within 9’10” Of The Pin) : Jerry Larrabee, United Fire Equipment
50/50 Raffle: Ken Leath, Keller Williams Realty Team
Skins Game With An Eagle On #10: Murray & Gannon Insurance Team
Pictured from left:
Patrick Plastow, Andryshak Tax & Consulting Team
Mary Beth Fiore, Hunt Engineering, Architects & Land Surveyors Team
Melissa Smith, Miller Environmental Group Team
Jerry Larrabee, United Fire Equipment Team
Ken Leath, Keller Williams Realty Team
Chateau Lafayette Reneau Winery
Elmira Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Inc.
John G. Ryan, Inc.
Pepsi Beverages Company
Seneca Beverage Corporation
Thank You Sponsors:
Andryshak Tax & Consulting Inc.
Bethany Village
Bouille Electric, Inc.
Cagwin Photography
Cameron Manufacturing – Prize Clubs
Chemung Canal Trust Company- Prize Clubs And Give Aways
Chemung Supply – Water Hazard Sponsor
Community Bank N.A.
Corning Credit Union
Elm Chevrolet Inc.- Hole-In-One Prize
Elmira Structures
Excellus Bluecross Blueshield – First Aid Station
First Heritage Federal Credit Union – Beverage Carts
Five Star Bank
Foor & Associates Architects
Glove House, Inc.
G.O. Wick Inc.
Gough Holding
Hale Roofing - Koozies
Hilton Garden Inn
Holiday Inns
Hunt Engineers and Architects
James V. Clune Agency
Magee Point Associates
Miller Environmental Group
Murray & Gannon Insurance
Party Time
Pembrook Pines Media – Golf Carts
Sikorsky
Streeter Associates – Club House
Swan & Sons-Morss Co.
United Fire Equipment Of The Southern Tier, Inc.
Valicenti Advisory Services Inc.
Wegmans – Cart Snacks
Vulcraft/Nucor
Thank You Volunteers:
Joe Ponzi, Able2
Alison Mandel, Wings of Eagles Discovery Center
Janice Williams, Pembrook Pines Media Group
Lori Kain, Manpower
Misty Purdy, Holiday Inns
Kristin Mitcham, Chemung Canal Trust Company
Karen Rupp, United Way of the Southern Tier
Megan Furstoss, Corning Credit Union
Donna Tangorre, Elmira Savings Bank
Steve Kettelle, Pyramid Brokerage
Amanda Harkness, NESCO
Tammy Schoonover, Junior Achievement
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Member 2 Member Discounts
Member 2 Member Discounts are presented by Chamber Members for Chamber Members.
All employees of Chamber of Commerce Members are invited to use Member 2 Member Discounts.
Employers - Please Pass This on to Your Employees - Chamber Membership Benefits Everyone
To participate in the 2011 Member 2 Member Discount Program, please contact Julie McInerny julie@chemungchamber.org
Chemung County Chamber of Commerce 400 East Church Street Elmira, NY 14901 (607) 734.5137 info@ChemungChamber.org • www.ChemungChamber.org
American Cancer Society offers $10
off a New York State Golf Pass. Deals
include complementary rounds of golf
with the purchase of one, free golf with a
cart rental, etc., at more than 100 facilities. Regularly $35, Chamber Members
pay $25. 1316 College Avenue, Elmira.
734.1553, louise.mcintosh@cancer.org.
…
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.
…
Armbruster Electrical Technologies
would like to offer a 10% discount on
their home energy audits and 15% on
their business energy audit to all Chamber Members. All audits are certified.
Residential audits are a flat rate,
commercial audits are based on square
footage. A certified infrared thermal
imaging survey also included. Call
846.2421 or email aet-rda@live.com.
…
AT&T offers 20% off any accessory
in the store to Chamber Members.
For details, please call 796.2300.
1510 County Route 64, Horseheads.
www.wireless.att.com.
…
Back to Sanity Organizing Service
10% off any in-home organizing project.
Jennifer Zimmerman, 426.6937.
…
Bobby K Entertainment offers $100
off photo booth rental for any event!
Elmira, 800.640.5034, www.bobbyk.
com, DJBobbyK@aol.com.
…
Building Block Private Nursery
School offers a 10% weekly discount on
full-time enrollments for first two months.
308 College Avenue, Elmira, 732.8800.
…
Chemung ARC/Southern Tier
Industries will discount 10% on
remanufactured cartridges, scanning,
microfilming and microfiching services.
2028 Lake Road, Elmira Heights,
734.5775, www.chemungarc.org.
…
Culligan Water offers new customers
who sign up for bottled water delivery
3 months of cooler rental and 200
cone cups free of charge. Culligan
Water, 1316 College Avenue, Elmira.
737.2748, jldavis@culliganwater.com.
…
Downtown Health Club offers a free
30-day membership to Chamber
Members with a key deposit. This is
a men’s club only, located in the Mark
Twain Building, 147 W. Gray Street,
Elmira. 734.3421.
…
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Executive Fundamentals, Inc. offers
a 90-minute, in-house sales workshop
entitled “Why Salespeople Fail.” An
ideal part of any sales meeting. A $500
value is free to Chamber Members.
Limit 1 event per company. Anthony
van Dinther, President, 767.6830,
avandinther@sandler.com,
www.vandinther.sandler.com.
…
Firestone Stores will discount 10% off
all automotive services, 5% off sale items
and 10% off all tires. Arnot Mall location,
Horseheads. 739.8765.
…
Foxwin Farm offers 10% off all riding
lesson packages. Regular rate for 10
lessons is $400; Chamber Members
pay $360. Regular rate for introductory
(one-time offer only) 5 lesson package
is $200; Chamber Members pay $180.
12 Foxwin Lane, Elmira, 529.3455,
www.foxwinfarmllc.com.
…
Hatfield Real Estate will take $500 off
the listing commission on new house
listings over $50,000 in value. 2483
Corning Road, Elmira, 795.1443,
bowersagency@yahoo.com.
…
Invisible Fence of the Southern Tier
provides $100 off a professionally
installed outdoor containment system.
2056 Grand Central Avenue, Horseheads, (607) 796.5062, invisiblefence@
stny.rr.com.
…
LaFrance Equipment Corporation
offers 10% off on new fire extinguishers
and service. 516 Erie Street, Elmira.
733.5511, fire@lafrance-equipment.com.
…
Leigh Ann Evans Interior Design
Leigh Ann Evans offers a no-obligation
visit to your place of business. She will
do a walk-through and offer low-cost
suggestions to improve your
workspace. Simple changes can
improve your image and workspace
effectiveness! Call 962.0192 to make
arrangements.
…
Nesco Resource will offer Chamber
Members $100 off an order of 40
hours or more and $500 off a direct
placement. 99 McCann’s Blvd., Elmira.
737.4010, aharkness@nescoresource.
com
…
Paychex Payroll offers customers
15% off their first year of service.
Contact Nicole Burnham, 345.5960,
nburnham@paychex.com.
…
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.
…
Sam’s Club will offer 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. Contact Tammy
Sortore. 830 County Route 64, Building
2, Elmira, 739.2883.
…
Swan & Sons-Morss Co., Inc. Save
an additional 5% off all of the discounts
to Auto & Home policies such as multicar, safe driver, good student, new
home, home renovations & many more
currently available. Preferred Mutual
Insurance Company sponsors this
program. For a free rate and coverage
comparison: Mike Ferraro, 734.6283,
mferraro@swanmorss.com.
…
Swift Office Equipment Inc. Up to
45% off Ricoh digital copiers, fax
machines, printers & duplicators, service & supplies on all makes & models.
2147 College Avenue, Elmira Heights.
734.8155, swiftoffice@stny.rr.com.
…
Watkins Glen International offers
NASCAR weekend tickets starting at
only $60 with kids’ Grandstand seats for
as little as $20. Reduced prices for kids
and new family camping area make
The Glen more family friendly - and
affordable - than ever! Corporate
entertaining options also available.
For more information or to order, call
Danielle Beach, 535.2486 x403, or
visit www.theglen.com.
…
Your Office Biz Inc. is now offering
your first two months of payroll service
free. New clients only. Call 767.6225 or
visit www.yourofficebiz.com.
…
Zeigler Florists, Inc. 10% off all
flowers and general merchandise.
Cash and carry only. 31 Old Ithaca
Road, Horseheads. 739.3579.
zeiglerflorist@stny.rr.com.
Do you M2M?
The Member 2 Member Discounts program
highlights special discounts presented by
members for members. All employees of
Chemung County Chamber of Commerce
member firms are encouraged to take
advantage of Member 2 Member Discounts.
There is no fee to participate in the program;
the only requirement is offering a minimum
of a 10% discount. The special offer will be
printed in Today’s CHAMBER and also be
available in the online directory listing.
For more information on how your business
can benefit from a Member 2 Member
Discount, please contact Julie McInerny at the
Chamber julie@chemungchamber.org or call
(607) 734-5137.
Appleridge Senior Living
August 2011
Dear Chamber Members,
It was a year ago this month that Appleridge Senior Living came under new management and transformed the
former establishment into a thriving independent senior living community. In reviewing the past year’s
achievements, I can only smile at the success we have become.
Looking back over my shoulder from that first day until now, I recall the many enhancements and upgrades made
along the way to ensure resident safety, security, comfort and well-being. Our immediate investments included 24
hour security and full time maintenance, expansion of our front desk coverage to 11 hours per day/7 days a week,
adding in an emergency response pendant system for all residents, and numerous building upgrades and repairs
both inside and out. In addition we purchased a private car and a 12 passenger bus with handicap accessibility to
accommodate our residents to appointments, shopping and outings.
As you follow us in the future, expect to see additional enhancements to dining services, a refurbished fitness
center including new equipment, a larger convenience store with more items available, a wood working shop, and
more community clubs.
There are many unknowns in any new business venture. Appleridge Senior Living is no different. The difference is
our staff, managing members and owners believe in who we are and what we do. We are grateful to all our
residents, their family, and community members who have placed their confidence in us as we are well aware that
our growth is due, in large part, to your trust in us. We truly mean it when we say …Passionately committed to
enhancing the lives of Seniors!
Sincerely,
Michele K. Fitch
Administrator, Appleridge Senior Living
168 Miller Street, Horseheads, NY 14845
607-767-6190
AppleridgeSeniorLiving.com
info@appleridgeseniorliving.com
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