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January 2015
Board Chair van den Blink Tapped for Second Term
Jan van den Blink of The Hilliard Corporation has been nominated
for a second one year term as Chair of the Chamber Board. The
unusual, though not unprecedented, decision by the Board of
Directors is a testament to Mr. van den Blink’s leadership and the
advantage of continuity during especially dynamic times for the
community and its economy.
“Jan is in the midst of several extremely important community
initiatives, including those of the Chamber,” explained Chamber
President Kevin D. Keeley. “It’s very generous of Jan and his
colleagues at Hilliard, and all of us at the Chamber are looking
forward to another productive -and adventurous- year with Jan at
the helm.”
Chair Jan van den Blink (The Hilliard Corporation)
addresses attendees at a Chamber event held at Hilliard.
In addition to his work with the Chamber, Mr. van den Blink has leadership obligations with Corning Community
College, the Elmira Jackals and Southern Tier Economic Growth, among several others.
Joining Mr. van den Blink on the ballot are eight candidates for the Board of Directors and five candidates for Officer
positions.
Candidates for the Board are Ron Champagne (Elmira College), Nate Cook (First Arena & Elmira Jackals), Ron Friedman
(Damomics), Walt Kent (Kent Funeral Home, TLC Limo), Scott Moore (Moore Law Office),Betsy Potter (Seneca Beverage
Corporation), Randy Reid (Reid Media Group) and Joe Valicenti (Valicenti Advisory Services).
In addition to Chair van den Blink (The Hilliard Corporation), candidates for the Executive Committee are Treasurer /
Corporate Secretary Kathy Stickler (Mengel Metzger Barr & Co.), Immediate Past Chair Tom Freeman (FirstAIR Group &
First Arena), Vice Chair Ron Bentley (Chemung Canal Trust Co.), Vice Chair Jeff Kenefick (Five Star Bank), Vice Chair
Kevin McGurgan (Excellus Blue Cross / Blue Shield) and President Kevin Keeley (Chemung County Chamber of Commerce).
The slate of Directors will be presented for election by the Chamber membership at the January 15th Annual Meeting of
Members. The Officers will be elected by the new Board at that same event in January. Directors are elected to two year
terms, and Officers to terms of one year.
The Annual Meeting will take place at the Holiday Inn Riverview in Elmira with a reception beginning at 5:30 p.m. and
the program beginning at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner. The keynote speaker will be John McPherson, creator of the syndicated Close to Home comic, speaking about Creative Sanity in the Face of Daily Deadlines. Tickets are $75 per
individual or $550 per table of eight. For more information or to register, please visit www.chemungchamber.org or
contact the Chamber at 734-5137 or [email protected].
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Please join us for our
Business After Business Reception!
Thursday, January 22, 2015
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Featuring fantastic food, wine tastings and door prizes!
To register, please visit www.chemungchamber.org or call the Chamber at 734-5137.
The puck drops. The crowd roars.
It’s hockey season.
Tickets On Sale Now!
For details call First Arena at (607)734-7825
or purchase tickets online at
www.jackalshockey.com
www.MarkTwainCountry.com Mark Twain Country
Marketing Opportunity Still Available for 2015-2016 Travel Guide
The number of tourists to Finger Lakes wineries has escalated nearly 90% in the past
decade and requests for information on the region are skyrocketing! Tourism-related
businesses looking for a cost-effective way to reach travelers should note that limited
advertising space in the 2015-2016 edition of the Chemung County Travel Guide is still
available through Wednesday, February 4th.
Following industry trends, the upcoming travel guide will tell the “story” of Mark Twain
Country through the use of vivid photos and editorial that not only tout our county’s
many offerings, but also our close proximity to New York’s largest wine producing region.
A variety of ad sizes are available and all ads will be displayed throughout the guide near
relevant content.
Here are the details:
• 80,000 guides will be distributed for two years throughout New York State, and Central & Northern Pennsylvania through
visitor centers, thruways, AAA offices, fulfillment programs and distribution services.
• A full digital version of the guide will be promoted on the Chamber’s websites, www.MarkTwainCountry.com and www.
ChemungChamber.org, where it can be easily downloaded, linked with partner sites or shared through social media.
• Beyond tourism initiatives, the guide will also be included in the Chamber’s relocation packets and displayed at business
functions.
Ad Rates
Full Page Bleed (8.625”w x 11.125”h)......$1925
Full Page (7.375”w x 9.625”h).................$1680
Half Page (7.375”w x 4.688” h).................$980
1/4 Page (3.56”w x 4.688”h).....................$560
1/8 Page (3.56”w x 2.22”h).......................$350
To reserve your ad space in the Chemung County 2015-2016 Travel Guide, or for more information, call the Chemung
Chamber at 607.734.5137 or e-mail [email protected].
Winter Wine Events to Lure Visitors
It may be frigid outside, but two major wine tasting events in Finger Lakes Wine
Country this month are bound to warm spirits and draw crowds!
Wine will take center ice at First Arena with the return of Wine On Ice on
January 23rd and 24th when dozens of vendors will come together to offer a
chance to taste Finger Lakes wines, sample gourmet cheeses & restaurant fare,
shop for unique gifts and hear live music.
Wine On Ice at First Arena
On January 29th-31st, Ice Bar 2015 will be held at Watkins Glen’s Harbor Hotel. Over 15,000 pounds of ice will be
carved into breathtaking sculptures along the harbor behind the hotel, with the largest being a fully functioning bar! Wine
tastings from local wineries and light hors d’oeuvres will be available in the Harbor Ballroom, along with fireworks at the
conclusion of Friday and Saturday’s sessions.
For more information or tickets for Wine On Ice, go to www.wineonice.com. For more information or tickets for Ice Bar,
go to http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/976098.
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Leadership Chemung
2014 Leadership Chemung Sessions Feature Variety of Focal Points
The Leadership Chemung Class of 2014-2015 is the largest class in the history of the Chamber, with 29 employees from
local businesses and organizations enrolled in the program. Facilitated throughout the year by Linda Lathrop, the class
participates in fourteen sessions from September until May, learning about the many facets of leadership in relation to
specific session topics.
A full-day orientation took place on September 25th with class members determining their personal management style,
learning more about the Chamber’s role in the community, having professional headshots taken courtesy of LaVere Media,
and breaking into groups to plan their volunteer projects.
On October 2nd, they met with Mark Delgrosso (Trolley Master), Christy Gray (Center for Mark Twain Studies), and
Rachel Dworkin and Kellie Huggins (Chemung County Historical Society) to learn more about the history of Chemung
County. Communication and listening skills were featured topics during the October 16th session.
In November, members heard from representatives from local and county government including Chemung County
Executive Tom Santulli, City of Elmira Manager Kim Middaugh and Town of Big Flats Supervisor Ed Fairbrother.
Economic development and planning were discussed at the second session that month with George Miner (Southern Tier
Economic Growth) and Diane Lantz (Regional Economic Development and Energy Corporation).
The December 4th session focused on public safety with Efrain Melendez (Arnot Health), and the December 18th class
explored emotional intelligence.
Leadership Chemung Commencement is scheduled for Thursday, May 7, 2015, at the Elmira Country Club. For
more information about the program, please contact the Chamber at 734-5137 or [email protected].
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Member News
Monahan Joins First Heritage FCU Team
Julie E. Monahan has joined First Heritage Federal Credit Union as business development officer,
responsible for expanding membership and market penetration in the credit union’s three-county
market area of Chemung and Steuben Counties, NY, and Tioga County, PA. Her duties also
include developing financial education programs for area schools, businesses and agencies.
Previously, she was marketing director at Gough Holding Company, Horseheads, responsible for
strategic planning and implementation of branding strategies. Before that, she was commercial
account manager and sales producer for Perry & Carroll, Inc. Monahan’s sales experience
includes positions with Federated Mutual Insurance Company, Steuben Glass, Corning
Incorporated and Hilton Garden Inn, Elmira.
Julie E. Monahan
Among her various achievements, she is a member of the Chemung County Chamber of Commerce Public Affairs
Council, Elmira Kiwanis Club and graduate of the Chemung County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Chemung
Program. She also serves on the boards of Elmira Downtown Development, Big Flats Pre-School and St. Mary Our
Mother School.
Monahan is active in community service, volunteering with CVSA Sports, Little League baseball, Make-A-Wish
Foundation of Western New York and United Way of the Southern Tier.
First Heritage Federal Credit Union is a community-chartered credit union serving over 30,000 members, with
approximately $400 million in total assets. Membership is open to anyone who lives, works, goes to school or maintains a
business in Chemung or Steuben Counties, New York, or Tioga County, Pennsylvania.
CareFirst to Host Estate Planning Workshop This January
There are many reasons why estate plans fail to provide the security we want them to provide. The good news is that with
awareness and preparation, these mistakes can often be avoided. On Thursday, January 15th, from 3:00 to 4:30p.m. at
the Corning CareFirst Office, 11751 E. Corning Road, CareFirst will host a workshop facilitated by Patrick Roth, Esq.
discussing twelve common estate planning mistakes that could devastate you and your loved ones. Roth will provide an
informational look at twelve of the most common estate planning mistakes and how these mistakes can be avoided. At
this workshop participants will:
- Discover the truth behind the myth that estate planning is only for the rich.
- Learn what provisions are missing from most people’s estate planning documents. - Discover the true cost of long term care if you don’t plan ahead.
- Learn the biggest mistake people make that could cause your estate plan to fail.
Patrick J. Roth, Esq., CPA earned an accounting degree and a law degree before pursuing his dream of opening his own
business. Inspired by what he experienced personally and professionally, Patrick now works with people to design estate
and business succession plans. Patrick lives in Corning, NY with his wife and children. He has a passion for learning and
for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and is actively involved with many local charitable organizations.
CareFirst, formerly Southern Tier Hospice and Palliative Care, is a local nonprofit organization that strives to affirm life
through extraordinary, compassionate support and care for the seriously ill and grieving members of our community. We
provide hospice care, palliative care, and grief services to families throughout Chemung, Schuyler and Steuben Counties.
Registration is required to attend this event. To register or to request additional information, please contact Hannah
Smith at 607.962.4100 Ext. 125 or [email protected]. For more information on CareFirst programs and services,
please visit www.carefirstny.org.
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Member News
EC Office of Continuing Education Requests Feedback
The Office of Continuing Education and Graduate Studies at Elmira College is collecting information about the level of
interest in offering a 32-hour certificate program in emergency management and preparedness as well as to get an idea of
the best location.
The short survey of 6 questions should only take a few minutes to complete and may be found with the following link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZYLN79D .
Food Bank President & CEO Elected Vice Chair of Feeding America’s National Council
The Food Bank of the Southern Tier announced today that Natasha Thompson, President and CEO, has been elected to
serve as the 2015 Vice Chair of Feeding America’s National Council (NAC).
The NAC is the elected representative body of the Feeding America’s network of food banks. The NAC gives voice to the
members at the national level and helps the Feeding America set goals and policies that affect the entire network.
“Representing the Eastern region on the NAC for the past two years has been a tremendous honor as well as a terrific
opportunity to bring new ideas from around the nation back to the Southern Tier,” said Thompson. “Next year will be an
exciting time to serve as Vice Chair with the Feeding America network to build and sustain hunger-free communities all
across America and right here in the Southern Tier.”
For more information on The Food Bank of the Southern Tier, please visit www.foodbankst.org. For more information on
Feeding America, please visit www.feedingamerica.org.
Youth Bureau Receives Publication Award
The Chemung County Youth Bureau has received a Genesee Valley Recreation and Park Society (GVRPS) Publication
Award for their Zombie Dance Party Flyer and Poster. The award was announced at the GVRPS Annual Conference on
November 21, 2014, which was held in Penfield, NY.
The flyer and poster was designed to attract middle and high school students to an event co-sponsored by the Youth
Bureau and First Arena in Elmira. The Youth Bureau and First Arena have built a strong partnership and have co-hosted
numerous events for the youth within the County.
The graphic was adapted from the popular hit show The Walking Dead. The Zombie Dance Party was a successful,
constructive, and pro-social Halloween event for the students of Chemung County, which included Zombie
Transformation Stations, a Dead Yourselfie Contest, a DJ, black lights, videos and food.
YWCA Offers New Pool, Recreation & Fitness Classes
The YWCA presents two new Zumba classes, Zumba and Zumba Gold. Zumba is fitness and a party all wrapped into one.
Come enjoy an exciting new class Tuesday and Thursday nights from 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Zumba Gold is the same as
Zumba but with less intensity offering a great work out for older active adults. Instructor Rachel Kaufman says get ready to
sweat and feel empowered as she uses the moves of Zumba to get you ready for the New Year!
Our Swim Lessons have expanded! Group lessons are now offered on Tuesday nights from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays 8
a.m. to 11 a.m. The YWCA has also expanded its parent and child programing, now offering Starfish for children 6 months
to 2 years and Seahorses for children 2 years to 4 years. These classes are offered Thursday night, Friday and Saturday mornings. Adult lessons and private lessons are also available. Lesson start January 6th, so sign up today! Member registration starts
December 15th, 2014, and non-member registration starts December 22nd. Spots are limited so sign up now! For more
information please e-mail Chris Newland, Recreation and Fitness supervisor, at [email protected].
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Increasing Number Of High School Students Enrolled in CCC Courses
High school students in New York’s Southern Tier and northern Pennsylvania
are enrolled in 196 college courses offered by Corning Community College
(CCC), which includes 30 new courses as compared to the Fall of 2013.
Courses are offered through the Accelerated College Education (ACE)
program, a nationally accredited concurrent enrollment program in which
high school students take CCC courses at their high school and earn college
credit.
“Successfully taking college-level courses while in high school is a confidencebuilder,” said Kimberly Perkins, director of academic outreach and ACE
program director. “These students put on a college hat while they’re in an environment that is comfortable. Often, they’ve
known the teachers, the other students, and the environment for years. Everything is aligned for their success, so they
come to college with rock solid evidence that succeeding in college is possible.”
Courses being offered this year range from Accounting Practices and American History to Economics and Principles of
Physics. The classes are offered with reduced tuition rates and are taught by high school teachers who have been approved
by the academic divisions of CCC and the Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs.
“The ACE program has been invaluable in our rural district,” said Sarah Glashauser, a Spanish teacher at Prattsburgh
Central School who also teaches an accelerated version through CCC’s ACE program online. “These classes provide our
students with the opportunity to challenge themselves academically while earning credits toward a college degree at an
affordable cost.”
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The Member 2 Member Discounts Program highlights special discounts presented by Chamber members for Chamber members.
All employees of Chemung County Chamber member firms are encouraged to take advantage of Member 2 Member Discounts.
For more information about creating a discount for your business, please contact Julie McInerny at the Chamber by e-mailing
[email protected] or calling (607) 734.5137.
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, 562.2202,
[email protected].
Image Packaging will offer FREE Logo Creation and
Design for your next project and 10% off any new
order of any promotional items including t-shirts,
water bottles, coffee mugs, pens, jackets, anything
promo with your corporate logo. 231 West Water
Street, Elmira, 739.3667.
Bobby K Entertainment offers Chamber members
in Chemung County $50 off a backyard party
inflatable rental of $250 or more! Contact
562.8406, www.bobbyk.com, [email protected].
Information Delivery & Data Recovery Services
(ID-DR.) offers 10% off new data recovery business
and 15% off new virus clean-ups for Chamber
members and their employees. 164 E. 14th St.,
Elmira Heights, 733.2902.
Chemung ARC/Southern Tier Industries
will discount 10% on remanufactured cartridges,
scanning, document shredding and custodial
services for Chamber members. 711 Sullivan
Street, Elmira, 734.6151, www.chemungarc.org.
Clinical Associates of the Southern Tier Employee
Assistance Programs will be discounted by 50%
off for the first year of a new three year contract. A
25% off discount is available for the first year with a
two year contract. We will match or beat any current
contract provided by another local EAP provider. This
offer will deliver the highest quality providers available
in the area which will result in improved EAP services
for our new business partners. Contact Rod Noel at
377.0459 or [email protected] for more information.
Culligan Water offers new Chamber member
customers who sign up for bottled water delivery 3
months of cooler rental and 200 cone cups free of
charge. Culligan Water, 1316 College Ave., Elmira,
737.2748, [email protected].
Downtown Health Club offers a free 30-day
membership with a key deposit to Chamber
members. This is a men’s club only, in the Mark
Twain Building, 147 W. Gray Street, Elmira,
734.3421.
Elmira College Office of Continuing
Education and Graduate Studies is offering
Chamber members a 15% discount on fees for
non-credit courses or certificate programs offered inperson. Excluded are online E-Learning courses and
Elmira College credit courses. Please call 735.1825
to register for classes and claim your discount.
Foxwin Farm offers 10% off all riding lesson
packages. Regular rate for 10 lessons is $400;
Chamber members pay $360. The regular rate for an
introductory (one-time offer only) 5 lesson package is
$200; Chamber members pay $180. 2418 Wilawana
Rd., Elmira, 742.3332, www.foxwinfarmllc.com.
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Invisible Fence of the Southern Tier provides
Chamber members with $250 off a professionally
installed outdoor containment system. 2056 Grand
Central Ave., Horseheads, 796.5062, invisiblefence@
stny.rr.com.
LaFrance Equipment Corporation will
offer Chamber members 10% off on new fire
extinguishers and service. 516 Erie St., Elmira,
733.5511, [email protected].
M&P Windows offers a 10% discount for any
window replacement job, small or large. Call
732.2669 for a quote!
Nesco Resource will offer Chamber members $500
off a direct placement. 99 McCann’s Boulevard,
Elmira, 737.1010, [email protected].
Paul Davis Emergency Services will offer a 10%
discount on uninsured services. Call today for a
quote, 684.5111.
Paychex Payroll offers Chamber members 25% off
their first year of service. Contact is Kirk Haltiner,
[email protected], (315) 877.1451 (C), and
(607) 797.1549, ext. 55707. Located at 4104 Old
Vestal Road, Vestal, 13850.
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,
[email protected].
Sam’s Club will offer Chamber members 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. 830 County
Route 64, Building 2, Elmira, 739.2883.
Greek Peak Mountain Resort offers a 20%
discount to Chamber members on all regular priced
services provided at Waterfalls Spa, located at the
resort. 2177 Clute Road, Cortland, (800) 955.2754.
ServiceMaster of the Tri-Counties is offering
Chamber members $25 off any non-emergency
services of $150 or more. Those services can
be cleaning of carpets, tile and grout, upholstery,
windows, drapes, gutters, power washing, and duct
cleaning. Call 739.7236 for a quote. For more
information, visit www.servicemasterottc.com.
HALO Branded Solutions is offering waived set-up
charges for fellow Chemung Chamber members
on their first orders of $250 or more. 50 Silver Oak
Drive, Horseheads, 358.5188, http://www.elisa
tetreault.halocatalog.com/
S&M McDonald Contracting offers red, black and
brown colored mulch for only $30 per yard. We
always load for free at our shop, or have your mulch
delivered for an additional fee. 767 S. Kinyon Street,
Elmira, 732.4034.
Swan & Sons-Morss Co., Inc. Save an additional
5% off all of the discounts to Auto & Home policies
such as multi-car, safe driver, good student, new
home, home renovations and many more currently
available. Preferred Mutual Insurance Company
sponsors this program. For a free rate and coverage
comparison, contact Mike Ferraro, 734.6283,
[email protected].
Swift Office Equipment Inc. Up to 45% off Ricoh
digital copiers, fax machines, printers and duplicators,
service and supplies on all makes and models. 2147
College Ave., Elmira Heights, 734.8155, swiftoffice@
stny.rr.com.
Tag’s Restaurant Visit Tag’s Restaurant on Route
352 in Big Flats and enjoy 10% off your entire bill!
Offer good on all food and drink items at Tag’s
Restaurant when you dine in. Not applicable to concert
tickets, events or Tagsylvania. 3037 State Route
352, Big Flats, 562.7683, [email protected].
Twin Tier Imaging Systems offers up to 45%
off award-winning Toshiba and Lexmark digital
copiers, printers and fax machines. Low interest
leasing is available. 504 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira,
732.0330, [email protected].
The UPS Store offers Chamber members 25
cent color copies, 7 cent black and white copies
and 10% off all other services. The UPS Store is
located at 110 N. Main Street in Horseheads and
can be reached at [email protected] or
873.7161.
Vasco Brands, Inc. offers Chamber members 33%
off all Janitorial & Paper Products. Call us first for all
your Janitorial Needs. Vasco is a Jackals supporter
& supplier. 511 Budd Street, Elmira, 733.5566.
Watkins Glen International offers NASCAR
weekend tickets starting at only $65 with kids tickets
for as little as $10. Our newly expanded family
camping area makes The Glen more family friendly
- and affordable - than ever. Corporate entertaining
options are also available. For more information
or to order, call Rob Murphy, 535.2486 ext. 264,
or visit www.theglen.com.
Your Office Biz Inc. is now offering 3 hours
of Quick Books Training for $150. Regular price is
$225. For more information, call 767.6225 or visit
www.yourofficebiz.com.
Zeigler Florists, Inc. offers 10% off all flowers and
general merchandise. Cash and carry only. 31 Old
Ithaca Road, Horseheads, 739.3579, zeiglerflorist@
stny.rr.com.
M2M Discounts Are Also
Featured Online!
www.chemungchamber.org
Member News
Chemung ARC Awarded River Friends 2014 Business of the Year
Chemung ARC announces it was recently presented with the River Friends
2014 Business of the Year Award for its partnership with River Friends.
River Friends initiated a pilot program early this year to improve our natural
environment, expand volunteers’ job skills and discover more of the community.
Southern Tier Industries (STI) worker-trainees and staff worked alongside other
volunteers to improve river trails, boat launches and fishing areas.
Left to Right, Front: Jackie Peaslee, Rashell Smedley,
Michelle Sills, and Tom Harrigan; Back: John Lovell, Katie
Bennett, Shawn Fisher, and John VanFleet
“We are thrilled to receive this award from Friends of the Chemung River!”
said Lori Kain, Southern Tier Industries Director. “This partnership provides a unique opportunity to find new and
innovative ways for work skills training for individuals with developmental disabilities,” added Kain. STI is dedicated to
developing vocational skills and work habits in order for individuals they support to be employed at local businesses.
YWCA Elmira Preschool Now Enrolling
for 2015
The YWCA Preschool is now enrolling for Winter
2015. Any child ages 3-5 is eligible for this program.
Please contact Deb Breen, YWCA Child Care Center
Director & UPK Teacher, at 733-5575 ext. 230 or
[email protected] for more information or to
arrange a visit.
Find us online at ywcaelmira.org/preschool or
facebook.com/ElmiraYWCAPreschool.
More than 30 Chamber members attended the Impending Impact:
Affordable Care Act Deadlines Workshop, with featured presenter
Jessica Renner of Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, on Wednesday,
December 10, 2014, at the Holiday Inn Riverview in Elmira.
Exciting changes? Awards? New staff? We want to know!
It’s easy to submit a Member News item, just email it to [email protected]
Welcome New Members
Thank You Renewing Investors
Chemung Valley Realty, LLC
PO Box 253, Horseheads NY 14845
607.333.0308
Boy Scouts of America, Five Rivers Council
Econolodge
871 County Route 64, Elmira NY 14903
607.739.2000
Institute for Human Services
Brian C. Pappalardo, Writer and Editor
Floral Beauty Greenhouses
Marino Sign Co., Inc.
S & M McDonald Contracting
Radisson Hotel Corning
SKJ Facilities Management, Inc.
Time Warner Cable Media Sales
UPS Store
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Recent & Upcoming Events
First Arena
Host of the November 20th, 2014
Business After Business Reception
•January•
Thursday, January 15, 2015
109th Annual Meeting of Members
Featuring Guest Speaker John McPherson
Creator of the Syndicated “Close to Home” Comic
More than 150 Chamber members attended First Arena’s Business
After Business Reception on Thursday, November 20, 2014.
“Creative Sanity in the Face of Daily Deadlines”
Holiday Inn Riverview
760 East Water Street, Elmira
Reception at 5:30 p.m.
Program at 6:30 p.m.
Dinner following the program
$75 per individual or $550 for a table of 8
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Business After Business Reception
GCP Discount Liquors & Wines
Chamber members
enjoyed tours of
the facility.
Grand Central Plaza, Horseheads
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
$5 per person*
•February•
From left, Juan Jones
(Corning Community
College) chats with
Christina Brown (Cameron
Bridge Works, LLC).
Clockwise from left, Brett Powell
(Howell, Liberatore & Associates, Inc.)
catches up with Dustin (Arnot Health)
and Randi Hewit (Community
Foundation of Elmira-Corning &
the Finger Lakes, Inc.).
Thursday, February 12, 2015
22nd Annual Economic Forum
Sponsored by Elmira Savings Bank,
Southern Tier Economic Growth and the
Chemung County Chamber of Commerce
Held at the Holiday Inn Riverview
760 East Water Street, Elmira
Breakfast at 7:30 a.m.
Program from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
$25 per person
Save the Dates 2015!
Thursday, May 7th
Leadership Chemung Commencement
From left, Damita
Chamberlain and Erica
Miller (Tioga Downs Casino)
visit with Barb Kolonoski
(Finger Lakes Tourism
Alliance).
First Arena’s Nate Cook
welcomes attendees.
Monday, August 3rd
27th Annual James V. Clune, Jr.
Memorial Golf Tournament
Thursday, October 8th
Showcase Spectacular
Taste of the Tiers & Live Auction
Tuesday, December 1st
Awards Breakfast
*Donate a Door Prize for free admission to a Business After Business.
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Thanks to First Arena for providing door prizes.
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Annual Awards Breakfast
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
at the Elmira Country Club
Breakfast sponsored by Elmira Savings Bank
ATHENA® program sponsored by Elm Chevrolet, Inc.,
FM Howell & Company and WETM-TV
ATHENA® Award recipient Venitra Clark (Clemens
Center) with, from left, Rob McKinnon (Elm
Chevrolet) and Chamber Board Chair Jan van den Blink
(The Hilliard Corporation).
Tim VanFleet and Rob McKinnon accept a
Milestone Award for Elm Chevrolet, Inc.,
celebrating 75 years.
Apryl Knapp accepts a Milestone Award
for Civil & Environmental Consultants,
Inc., celebrating 25 years.
More than 290 Chamber members attended the Annual Awards Breakfast, held at the Elmira
Country Club on December 2, 2014. This event was sponsored by Elmira Savings Bank.
Mary E. Kennedy Community Builder Award
recipient Tom Freeman (First Arena) with Chamber
Board Chair Jan van den Blink.
New Business of the Year Award recipients Travis and Cyndy
Barnes (Journey Fitness Coaching) with award nominator Peter
Wallin (Wallin Insurance Agency), at left, and Chamber Board
Chair Jan van den Blink.
Gina and Mike Mitchell accept a Milestone Award for
Office Equipment Source, Inc., celebrating 25 years.
Member Services Council Ambassador of
the Year Lisa Roan (Pembrook Pines
Media Group) with Chamber Board
Chair Jan van den Blink.
Partners in Education Award recipient Kathy
Sisti (Horseheads Central School District)
with Chamber Board Chair Jan van den
Blink.
Ted Kordela accepted a Milestone
Award for Family Services of Chemung
County, Inc., celebrating 150 years.
W inter 2015
M a r k T wa in Co u ntry N e w s
Experience the Wonder of a Wine Country Winter!
Enjoy the celebrated tastes of Finger Lakes Wine Country in a variety
of ways this coming season!
Wine on Ice will return to First Arena in downtown Elmira on January
23rd and 24th. Sample and purchase a spectacular array of Upstate
New York wines while browsing great gifts from farm and craft vendors.
The Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel will be hosting its annual Ice Bar from
January 29th - 31st, for which more than 15,000 pounds of ice is carved into sculptures, martini ice luges and bars.
Thinking of visiting the region this winter? Make sure to take a look at Finger Lakes Wine Country’s Winter
in Wine Country promotion, which includes a passport offering fantastic deals at many local accommodations,
attractions, wineries, shops and restaurants.
For more information about these events, please visit www.wineonice.com, www.watkinsglenharborhotel.com,
and www.fingerlakeswinecountry.com.
Clemens Center Lineup
Features Jersey Boys
The Clemens Center will feature the
popular Broadway musical Jersey Boys
on January 20th - 25th. This winter,
the Clemens Center will also host
Comedy Clubs, Elmira Little Theatre
productions, Dancing Pros: Live and
more! For details about performances, please visit their
website at www.clemenscenter.com.
C a lenda r
Visit Tanglewood for
Scenic Snowshoeing
Check out some gorgeous winter
vistas at Tanglewood Nature Center
when you take advantage of their
snowshoeing program. Snowshoes
may be rented for only $5 an hour or
$15 a day, with group and member rates available. More
than nine miles of trails for every ability level! For more
information, please visit www.tanglewoodnaturecenter.com.
(For more events & info, please visit www.marktwaincountry.com)
Ongoing - Elmira Jackals Hockey Games (First Arena)
Public Skate Hours Available in the Ice Pavilion!
January 24th - Corning Civic Music Association Presents
Harlem String Quartet (Corning Museum of Glass)
January 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th - Karaoke
(Anthony’s Lounge, Holiday Inn Elmira Riverview)
January 25th - 7th Annual Bridal Show
(The Inn at Glenora Wine Cellars)
January 10th, 24th, 31st - Live Entertainment
(Anthony’s Lounge, Holiday Inn Elmira Riverview)
March 7th - Corning Civic Music Association Presents
Eliane Elias (Corning Museum of Glass)
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