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AFTER HOURS MIXER THIS WEDNESDAY
TO BE HELD AT HEAVILY BREWING COMPANY
June has arrived and with that, it's time for another evening
of networking, snacks, and craft beverages at the Watkins
Glen Area Chamber of Commerce June After Hours Mixer,
graciously hosted by Heavily Brewing Company in Montour
Falls. Please CLICK HERE to read more...
When: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 Time: 5 PM - 7 PM
Where: Heavily Brewing Company (2471 Hayes Road,
Montour Falls)
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.
GET ADDITIONAL ATTENTION FOR
YOUR BUSINESS OR ORGANIZATION
Would you like to leverage some additional attention for
your business or organization? Now you can, by sponsoring
a raffle item at our After Hours Mixers - it's easy! Email
katie@watkinsglenchamber.com to let her know what
you plan to provide. Then simply bring your item to the
mixer and leave it with us at the check-in table. Before we
draw the winner you'll be given a few minutes to highlight
your raffle item and talk about your business or
organization. Take advantage of having a captive audience
of local/regional businesses and fellow community
members!
WATKINS GLEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
ANNOUNCES YOGA NIGHTS AT
your business or
organization on the
Watkins Glen Travel &
Tourism Facebook
page for free! This is
the first in what will
be a periodic call for
content for our
Facebook page.
Please CLICK HERE
and complete the
form. Be sure to hit
SUBMIT when you're
finished. If you have
questions or
concerns, please
contact Brittany
Gibbs, Tourism &
Marketing Manager at
607-535-4300.
FLXOPOLY GAMES
ARE HERE!
CHATEAU LAFAYETTE RENEAU WINERY WITH SELAH
YOGA
The Watkins Glen Area Chamber of
Commerce has partnered with Sue
Silhan of Selah Yoga to offer
sunset yoga classes at Chateau
LaFayette Reneau Winery,
overlooking beautiful Seneca Lake.
Classes are $10 each and will be
offered from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
on June 24, July 22, August 5,
September 23, October 14,
November 11, and December 9.
No previous yoga experience is
required, but please do bring your
own mat. Please CLICK HERE to read more... Please CLICK
HERE to view poster...
For more information on Selah Yoga, visit
www.selahyogaandmusic.com. For more information on
Chateau LaFayette Reneau Winery, visit
www.clrwine.com. For more information on the Watkins
Glen Area Chamber of Commerce, visit
www.watkinsglenchamber.com.
VOTE WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL
THE BEST NASCAR TRACK IN THE COUNTRY!
VOTE EVERY DAY!
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yours today!
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Another Watkins Glen-area attraction has been named a
nominee for a USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice contest.
In April, Watkins Glen State Park was named the #3 state
park in the USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice contest for
Best State Park in the country. Now, Watkins Glen
International is one of 20 finalists competing for Best
NASCAR Track. Please CLICK HERE to read more... Please
CLICK HERE to vote!
WATKINS GLEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
CHAMBER BUSINESS ACADEMY
BOOK KEEPING & AUDITING - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24
June's Chamber Business Academy focuses on book keeping
and auditing. 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 more information...
FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS IN WATKINS GLEN
The Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Cayuga Health Systems
to sponsor the annual Fourth of July fireworks in celebration of the 239th birthday of the
United States of America. The fireworks will be held on Friday, July 3, 2015. Please CLICK
HERE to read more...
Date: Friday, July 3, 2015 (rain date Friday, July 10, 2015)
Time: 9:45PM
Location: Clute Memorial Park, Watkins Glen, NY
CALL TO MEMBERS - FINGER LAKES WINE FESTIVAL
The Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce will have a booth at Finger Lakes Wine
Festival on July 11 and 12, 2015 at Watkins Glen International. We invite our members to
join us as booth volunteers. If you are interested in representing your business or
organization AND the entire Schuyler County area at this all-important festival, please
review the following information, complete the registration form, and return to Brittany
Gibbs (Brittany@watkinsglenchamber.com) by June 30, 2015. Please CLICK HERE to read
more...
WATKINS GLEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
SUMMER RENDEZVOUS - SAVE THE DATE
The Summer Rendezvous will be held on July 15, 2015 from 5:00 to 8:00PM at the Watkins
Glen State Park, Iroquois Lodge. The Summer Rendezvous is a wonderful way for members
and family alike to relax, play games, and enjoy some delicious food. Other features of the
evening include the Hat Affair Contest, lawn games with team competitions, and the 3rd
Annual Celebrity Sack Race! The fee to attend this event is $20.00 per person and includes
dinner. More information to follow.
WATKINS GLEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIP WINNER
The Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Program is sponsored by the
Business & Education Committee and was offered to eligible high school seniors in
Bradford, Odessa-Montour, and Watkins Glen schools, and home schooled students in
Schuyler County. It offers a $1000 scholarship to a student who plans to attend an
institution of higher learning and answers the topic question successfully. 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.
To learn more about Watkins Glen Nights as well as view participating businesses and their
hours, please visit: www.watkinsglenchamber.com/visitors/watkins-glen-nights.
If you own a business and would like rack cards for your brochure racks, please contact the
Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce at (607) 535-4300. Please CLICK HERE to read
more...
FRIDAYS ON FRANKLIN - MONTH EVENT BEGINNING IN AUGUST
In August we will launch a downtown consumer event series called Friday on Franklin. On
the first Friday of each month from 5-8pm, downtown Watkins Glen will transform into a
mini-tasting trail of select businesses paired with craft-based beverage producers
(wine/beer/spirits) and food vendors. Event participants will purchase a wine glass at the
Visitor Center and receive a map of stops included in the event. They will then sample,
savor, and shop their way throughout Watkins Glen. If the event is successful in Watkins
Glen, we may expand it to Montour Falls next year. More information coming soon!
WATKINS GLEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
15TH ANNUAL DONALD BRUBAKER
MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce will host it's 15th Annual Donald Brubaker
Memorial Golf Tournament on September 18, 2015 at the Watkins Glen Golf Course.
The Tournament gives local business people a chance to network, promote their business
and reconnect after a very busy season! The Brubaker family owns and operates the
Seneca Lodge; a tradition of great food, hospitality and racing history! The Tournament
honors Donald Brubaker. Donald was a former Chamber president and an amazing business
leader.
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.
SEND US YOUR SEASONAL & HOLIDAY PROMOTIONS!
We want to help promote your seasonal promotions, deals, and specials! Do you offer
special holiday or seasonal deals or packages? Keep an eye out for periodic emails from us
requesting information on your promotions, so that we can help spread the word.
FEATURED NEW MEMBER
LIVELY RUN GOAT DAIRY
8978 County Road 142
Interlaken, NY 14847
MEMBER NEWS
ANDREW TAYLOR CONSULTING
LEADERSHIP COACHING FREE LUNCH AND LEARN
Wednesday, June 24th - Corning, NY - Gaffter District Conference Room
Please CLICK HERE to learn more...
THE ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS
HAPPINESS, HABITS, AND (MAJOR GIFT) FUNDRAISING: STRATEGIES TO HELP
YOU SURVICE AND THRIVE
Gain a fresh perspective on real changes you can make that will shift your organization.
For those doing development work, including development officers, executive directors,
board members and anyone charged with raising, stewarding or allocating funds. Please
CLICK HERE to read more...
THE ARC OF SCHUYLER
EAGLE SCOUT BUILDS BOCCE BALL COURT
Jack LaDouce, a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 101 has made a generous
contribution of his time and skills in the form of a bocce ball court at The Arc of
Schuyler, a not for profit organization that provides supports to people with
intellectual and developmental disabilities. Please CLICK HERE to read
more...
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SCHUYLER COUNTY
SAVE THE DATE - 2ND ANNUAL GARDEN SOIREE TO BENEFIT CATHOLIC
CHARITIES OF SCHUYLER COUNTY
Please CLICK HERE to view flyer...
THE CHRISTMAS HOUSE
"NOT JUST FOR CHRISTMAS ANY MORE!"
One week Porch Sale. Ladies Fashions, Accessories, and Scarves. June 13th-20th. 10AM 2PM. Please CLICK HERE to read more...
CIASCHI, DIETERSHAGEN, LITTLE, MICKELSON & COMPANY, LLP
ACCOUNTING FIRMS TO MERGE
Two of New York State's major accounting firms, Insero & Co. CPAs (Insero) with offices in
Rochester and Corning and Ciaschi, Dietershagen, Little, Mickelson & Company, LLP (CDLM)
with offices in Ithaca, Cortland, and Watkins Glen, have signed an agreement to merge.
The combined firm will have over 125 employees and will operate under the Insero & Co.
name. The merger will strengthen the firm's position as a top tier public accounting and
business consulting firm in Western, Central, and the Southern Tier of New York. Please
CLICK HERE to read more...
CONGRESSMAN REED'S GRAND OPPORTUNITIES UPDATE
Upcoming federal grant opportunities that may be of interest to your city, town, village or
organization. Please let us know if you have any questions about any of these grants. Our
office is always happy to assist in contacting an agency or providing letters of support.
Please CLICK HERE to read more...
CORNING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Please CLICK HERE to learn more...
CORNING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
UPGRADING SKILLS FOR YOUR WORKFORCE = BETTER WORKPLACE
PERFORMANCE!
Check out the latest April /May offerings from Corning Community College Workforce
Development at www.corning-cc.edu/workforce-classes
to learn more about Super Safety Saturday or General Business Computer
please CLICK HERE to learn more...
CORNING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
NEW COURSES FOR JUNE & JULY 2015
Manufacturing & Construction Safety - Computer Courses - General Business - Health
Occupation Courses. Please CLICK HERE to read more... Please visit www.corningcc.edu to learn more...
ELMIRA COLLEGE
DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR SUMMER PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS
The deadline for Summer Pre-College Programs at Elmira College has been extended to
Wednesday, July 1. Students and parents are invited to learn more about Summer PreCollege Programs. Please CLICK HERE to read more...
ELMIRA COLLEGE
HOST FIRST ANNUAL EC WINE FEST
ELmira College Office of Alumni Relations and the Elmira Alumni Chapter have proudly
partnered with wineries, breweries, and distilleries from the Finger Lakes region to present
the First Annual EC Wine Fest on Saturday, June 20, 2015 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on
Carnegie Lawn at Elmira College. Please CLICK HERE to read more...
ELMIRA COLLEGE
SELECTS CHARTWELLS AS NEW DINING SERVICES PROVIDER
Elmira College is pleased to announce that it has selected Chartwells to be the College's
premier dining services provider. Chartwells is the recognized leader in foodservice
management, hospitality, and award winning "YouFirst" guest service within college
and university dining environments throughout academic institutions across the United
States. Chartwells takes tremendous pride in the service it offers, while providing
nutritious cuisine that satisfies the unique appetites, lifestyles, and dietary needs of the
entire campus community. Please CLICK HERE to read more...
ELMIRA COLLEGE
ANNOUNCES SUMMER CLASS REGISTRATION
Registration is now open for summer classes at Elmira College. A mix of oncampus
and blended (online and on-campus) classes are being offered during the two summer
sessions: June 2 - August 8, 2015 and June 29 - August 8, 2015. Please CLICK HERE to
read more...
ELMIRA JACKALS
STAR WARS IS COMING TO FIRST ARENA
The Elmira Jackals, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Buffalo Sabres and the AHL's Rochester
Americans, are excited to announce that they are joining forces with Visions Federal Credit
Union to bring Star Wars to First Arena. Please CLICK HERE to read more...
FIBERARTS IN THE GLEN
UPCOMING CLASS & EVENTS
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
WALLIN INSURANCE AGENCY HELPS CHEMUNG COUNTY RESIDENTS STAY SAFE
Seven times per day on average, a person dies in a fire in this country. To reduce the
number of fire deaths and injuries by 25 percent over the next five years, the American
Red Cross has launched the nationwide Home Fire Campaign. Please CLICK HERE to read
more...
FINGER LAKES CHAPTER AMERICAN RED CROSS
ENCOURAGES ADDING BLOOD DONATION TO VACATION TO-DO LISTS
There are 100 days of summer and the American Red Cross urges eligible donors to choose
their day to give blood and help ensure a sufficient blood supply. Please CLICK HERE to
read more..
GREAT ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY THROUGH BIG FOX
Please CLICK HERE to read more...
HOLIDAY INN ELMIRA-RIVERVIEW
CHRISTMAS IN JULY
Please CLICK HERE to read more...
HUNT ENGINEERS, ARCHITECTS & LAND SURVEYORS, P.C.
RECOGNIZED FOR ITS ONGOING CONTRIBUTION TO NEW YORK RURAL WATER
ASSOCIATION
New York Rural Water Association (NYRWA) awards HUNT Engineers, Architects, and Land
Surveyors, P.C. the "Associate Member of the Year" for 2015. Please CLICK HERE to read
more...
INTERNATIONAL MOTOR RACING RESEARCH CENTER
RICHARD PETTY TO BE HONORED BY IMRRC
The 2015 IMRRC Award Dinner Presenting to Richard Petty the Cameron R. Argetsinger
Award for outstanding contributions to motorsports. Please CLICK HERE to read more...
SCHUYLER HOSPITAL
JUNE IS FIREWORKS SAFETY MONTH
Schuyler Hospital wants you to know that, according to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) about 7,000 people each year are treated in hospitals for a range of
injuries caused by fireworks. More than half of those injured are children. The body parts
suffering most injuries: hands, fingers, and eyes. Adding to personal injury, fireworks are
often the cause of home and vehicle fires. Please leave fireworks to the professionals, and
enjoy the show safely!
SCHUYLER HOSPITAL
JUNE IS MEN'S HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
Schuyler Hospital wants you to know that, according to the Centers for Disease Control,
women are 100% more likely to visit the doctor for annual examinations and preventive
services than men. You check your oil, change the smoke detector batteries, and make
repairs around the house to protect your family - seeing your doctor is just as
important. Make an appointment with your primary care physician today.
SUMMIT TO STREAM ADVENTURES
SUMMER SOLSTICE SUNSET PADDLE
Summit to Stream Adventures is having a Summer Solstice Sunset Paddle on June 21st.
The guided tour will depart from the Village Marina in Watkins Glen. As a group, we'll take
in the beauty of Seneca Lake during the sunset on the longest day of the year.
Reservations are required, as space is limited, and the cost is $25/pp. Kayaks, paddles and
PFD's included. To make a reservation or for more information, call: 607-535-2701.
U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
SMALL BUSINESSES INVITED TO 2015 SBA ALBANY MATCHMAKER TO CONNECT
FOR CONTRACTS
At the 2015 Albany Matchmaker scheduled for June 23, small business owners can discuss
potential contracting opportunities face-to-face with representatives from large
corporations and federal, state and local agencies. This annual conference has grown into
one of the largest SBA contracting and networking events in New York State with dozens of
participating buyers. Please CLICK HERE to read more...
WATKINS GLEN PROMOTIONS
22ND ANNUAL WATKINS GLEN WATERFRONT FESTIVAL & CARDBOARD BOAT
REGATTA JUNE 19TH & 20TH
The 22nd Edition of the Watkins Glen Waterfront Festival & Cardboard Boat Regatta is
Family Style fun! Held in Watkins Glen at Seneca Harbor Park...this unique waterfront
event captures the spirit of the Finger Lakes. 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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214 N. Franklin Street
Watkins Glen, NY 14891