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March 2015
Forum Cites Prescription for Progress
Without dismissing any of the pragmatic realities that bedevil northeastern manufacturing communities, all five speakers
at this year’s Economic Forum made compelling cases for the region’s potential to capture a new wave of sustained
prosperity. The 22nd Annual breakfast forum was held February 12th and once again enjoyed a sell-out audience of nearly
300 members.
Moderated by Chemung County Executive Tom Santulli, the program featured a diversified panel of leaders from
Manufacturing, Finance, Development and Entertainment. Sponsored by Elmira Savings Bank, the forum is hosted by
Southern Tier Economic Growth and the Chamber.
Speakers included Arne Feyling of Kennedy Valve / McWane, Ron Bentley of Chemung Canal Trust Co., Jack Benjamin
of Three Rivers Development Corporation and Michael Printup of Watkins Glen International.
Insightful presentations by the panelists were followed by questions from the moderator and from random attendees.
An especially engaging dynamic of the program was the interaction among the panelists themselves.
While the overall message was optimistic, the commentary included practical caveats about barriers which could inhibit
progress. Unselfish public-private cooperation is essential, particularly in small markets where efficiencies are crucial to
containing costs and taxes. Likewise, speakers emphasized the need for New York State to foster business growth not only
through current incentive efforts but also -and perhaps more importantly- by reducing the prolific mandates, restrictions
and regulations.
Recognized as a highlight of February each year, forum organizers are already welcoming suggested speakers for the 2016
edition.
Nearly 300 Chamber members attended the 22nd Annual Economic Forum at the Holiday Inn Riverview on Thursday, February 12th.
The event was sponsored by Elmira Savings Bank, Southern Tier Economic Growth and the Chemung County Chamber of Commerce.
For more event photos, please see page 13.
Workplace Drug Testing Seminar
What Employers Need to Know About Drug
Testing in the Workplace
Wednesday, March 25
2-4 p.m.
Guthrie Corning Hospital
Thursday, March 26
2-4 p.m.
Bradford Progress Authority
One Guthrie Drive
Corning, N.Y.
715 Main Street
Towanda, Pa.
Guthrie Occupational Medicine invites area business owners,
human resources professionals, and managers to a seminar
discussing what employers need to know about drug testing
in the workplace. Topics include:
•Informationonthemostwidelyabuseddrugs.
•Testingoptionsavailabletoemployers.
•Thelegaldo’sanddon’ts.
Presentation by:
Theodore Them, MD,
MS, PhD, MPH,
FACOEM
Chief, Section of
Occupational &
Environmental Medicine
Seminar Fees - $20 per person
Advance registration is required. To register call 800-244-4886
or email to Maggie Barnes at [email protected].
www.Guthrie.org
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Area Tourism Offices Partner to Attract Writers
The Chemung County Chamber is working with tourism offices in Steuben and Schuyler counties
to plan for what is hoped to be an ambitious season of press visits from select journalists. The media
tours will be available from late spring through fall and be offered in response to an ever-growing
interest in the Finger Lakes as a travel destination.
According to Cynthia Raj, the Chemung Chamber’s Manager of Tourism Promotion, working as a
tri-county region has enabled the southern Finger Lakes to attract top-tier writers in recent years
which otherwise may have been out of reach for the individual counties. “We’re increasingly
competing with destinations across the globe to capture the most influential writers. Together we’re
able to offer up an itinerary that’s enticing enough to keep us in the race, while also maximizing our
marketing dollars.” Raj added that this season’s focus will continue to center around hands-on
experiences that showcase the region’s outdoor adventures, culture and rich history.
Charlie’s Café served up some
Mark’stache fun alongside lunch
during a 2014 media tour.
In addition to hosting a week-long group media tour in June, Chemung, Steuben and Schuyler counties will also work
together to coordinate customized visits for individual writers.
Turtle Leaf Café Relocates to Downtown Elmira
When Adam Bunce bought Turtle Leaf Café last month, he wanted to keep the popular eatery’s
commitment to providing healthy food served up in a green environment, but yet find it a new
home which would offer increased foot traffic.
Bunce’s search eventually led him to relocate his restaurant from Horseheads to downtown
Elmira, where it would be within easy walking distance of Chemung Canal, Elmira Savings
Bank and numerous other businesses. He noted that the choice appears to have been a good
one, as the upturn in business during the first month has already prompted him to add five
additional employees to his team to keep up with the demand.
Adam Bunce, of Turtle Leaf Café,
stands in front of an extensive menu
board at the eatery’s new location in
Downtown Elmira.
Turtle Leaf Café uses all natural ingredients and secures organic and locally-grown produce when possible. Although it
offers breakfast, lunch and dinner fare, it is particularly known for its creative sandwiches & wraps, salads and smoothies.
You can stop by the new location at 315 E. Water Street on Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on
Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Local Bartender Finds Place in National Spotlight
If you’ve had the pleasure of dining at Charlie’s Café in Elmira, it’s likely that you were greeted
by Michael Skinkle-Hill, the restaurant’s manager, who is well-known for his pain-staking
dedication to detail to ensure guests have the best possible experience.
But Skinkle-Hill can also be found behind the bar at Charlie’s, and it was his innovation as a
mixologist that earned him national recognition last month when he was featured in
WineandSpirits.com, a California based blog site dedicated to all things related to libations
from across the country. “I love creating new cocktails to introduce to our customers,
particularly around holidays and special events,” he stated. Skinkle-Hill added that he’s
already preparing special drinks to serve up at Charlie’s during March to honor St. Patrick’s
Day.
To read Michael’s interview, as well as to find recipes for some of his signature cocktails, go to
http://wineandspirits.com/a-valentines-day-martini-from-mixologist-michael-skinkle-hill/.
Michael Skinkle-Hill delivers
one of his signature martinis
at Charlie’s Café, located at
205 Hoffman Street in Elmira.
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Member News
Elmira Chemung Transportation Council Releases Freight Study, Asks for Member Input
The Elmira Chemung Transportation Council (ECTC) is seeking comment from Chamber members on its freight study
as parts of its “Elmira Chemung Transportation Plan 2035: Challenges and Opportunities”. ECTC is responsible for
investing federal funds in the region’s transportation system, including roads and bridges, C TRAN service, and sidewalks
and trails. It decided to prepare a separate study just for freight. Highlights of that study are:
Confirmation of Assumed Facts:
• In Chemung County, we have no freight congestion and few freight problems
• We import more than we export
• Trucking dominates how freight is moved
Interesting Highlights:
• We rank higher than statewide and nationwide business average for manufacturing, health care, retail and mining\etc.
• Boxes, Glass, Paper Waste, and Metal lead in Truck exports by tonnage
• Add Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment at the top of that list for truck export value
• Importing from Cleveland and Indiana for truck value
• Exporting major destinations for truck value are Boston and NYC metro areas
• There are 2040 Projections for value and tonnage by business\product and import\export locations
Recommendations:
• Prepare City\County truck route map for truckers’ use
• Address perception of need for overnight truck parking locations
Find the complete Freight Plan at http://www.chemungcounty.com/usr/ECTC/Publications/ECTC_Freight_FinalDraftPlan_2015.pdf
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
The Steve Kettelle Team at Keller Williams Realty Announces Expansion
Mallory Bower has joined our team as our Assistant Operations Administrator.
Mallory was previously employed at Ray Jewelers as an Accredited Jeweler.
She and her husband Chad have two children and reside in West Elmira.
Jason Husted has joined our team as a Buyers Agent. Jason is the owner of
Custom Properties. He and his wife Libby reside in Southport.
The Steve Kettelle Team at Keller Williams Realty is a seven member real
estate team. We have offices in Elmira and Ithaca with our primary focus
on residential homes. In 2014, The Steve Kettelle Team closed the most
transactions of any agent in the Elmira-Corning Board of Realtors.
For more information, please call 607-259-2029
Mallory Bower
Jason Husted
The Institute for Human Services, Inc. presents the 2015 Annual Conference
The Institute for Human Services, Inc. will host the 2015 Annual Conference on Wednesday, March 18, 2015, from
8:30 a.m. – 3:45 p.m., at the Radisson Hotel Corning, providing a customizable professional development opportunity
for regional nonprofit professionals, board members, volunteers, funders and more.
The new conference format of two plenary sessions and four break-out workshops on a range of topics surrounding
nonprofit sector issues and trends will provide attendees with the opportunity for increased networking, meaningful
applications, and a greater return on investment. In seeking to provide high-quality, relevant, and cost effective
professional development offerings for all attendees, the conference sessions will feature such topics as “The Changing
Role of Human Services to Support Rural Healthcare,” “Great Leaders, Teams, and Why People Follow,” “Learning How
to Advocate for Change in Rural Communities,” and more! Conference attendees will also have increased opportunities to
network, share ideas, and expand familiarity with the valuable community resources that are available.
Visit www.ihsnet.org/conference to learn more, view the conference brochure, and to take advantage of Early Bird
registration rates.
Valicenti Recognizes Designation, Announces New Hire
Valicenti Advisory Services, Inc. is pleased to announce that Kelly S. Diehr
recently attained the designation of Registered Paraplanner (RP) by the
College for Financial Planning.
Kelly joined the firm in July 2011. She is the Administrative Assistant to Joe
Valicenti, President/CEO. Her duties involve working as support staff to Joe
and the other portfolio managers with client communications, client
presentations and scheduling client meetings.
Kelly S. Diehr
Casey L. Watkins
Valicenti Advisory Services, Inc. is also pleased to announce that Casey L. Watkins has joined the firm. Casey is a
graduate of Mansfield University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Prior to joining Valicenti,
Casey was a Senior Accounting Specialist with a local firm.
As a member of the operations team, she handles client transactions such as receipts and disbursements, performs account
reconciliations and she processes bills, which the firm pays on behalf of its clients. She is also involved in the processing of
new accounts and transfers between accounts.
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Member News
Local Celebrities Join the #PicYourFrames Fun for Vision Center
A new year, a new look for two local media celebrities, Ally Payne of WINK 106 and
Renata Stiehl of WENY-TV, as they let social media fans help choose their new eyeglass
frames in the #PicYourFrames Vision Center social media campaign.
Beginning in February, fans were able to help Ally and Renata pick their new designer
eyeglass frames from The Vision Center by voting for their favorite styles on their
respective Facebook pages. Both media personalities are modeling a different pair of
their favorite frames daily, Monday through Friday, through March 6th when voting
ends.
Renata Stiehl
Renata Stiehl, evening anchor of WENY News and avid believer that her glasses are a
part of her style, will be seeking feedback from the public on her personal social media
pages and the WENY Facebook pages. Renata will also showcase her new frames, one pair per night, during the 6 p.m.
evening news broadcast.
Ally Payne, popular morning co-host of WINK 106, will be seeking feedback on her personal pages and the radio stations’
social media pages, including: Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and the station website.
“We think this fun promotion will help showcase how important glasses are to a person’s look, personality and style,”
states Dr. John Plow, Optometrist and President of The Vision Center. “Shopping for new eyeglasses can be fun, especially
when you visit our beautiful retail store at The Vision Center in Horseheads, where we offer a great selection of the latest
designer frames.”
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Elmira College Offers Professional Development Courses
The Office of Continuing Education and Graduate Studies at Elmira College is offering several non-credit professional
certificate programs beginning in March designed to assist working professionals in strengthening job skills and meeting
continuing education requirements.
There are two certificate programs and one professional credentialing exam preparation course scheduled to begin in the
Spring — Disaster Management Certificate, Cyber Security Certificate, and Certified Professional in Supply Management
(CPSM) exam prep course.
The Disaster Management Certificate is designed to provide attendees with the knowledge and skills to be successful in
their designated disaster planning, response, recovery, or mitigation roles. The program also covers the components of
crisis communications and social media in disaster management. The program concludes with a comprehensive tabletop
exercise. An information session is scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 2015 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Gannett-Tripp
Library, Elmira College. Classes for the Certificate will meet on Tuesdays, March 24 through June 2, 2015 from 6:00 - 9:00
p.m. at Elmira College. The classes will be blended with some offered in the classroom and some material covered online.
The Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) credential from the Institute for Supply Management is
designed to lead the profession by emphasizing the major components of supply management. The CPSM exam prep
course at Elmira College will provide an overview of the material covered on the exams with resource articles, case studies
and supplemental content developed by subject-matter experts. Sessions are scheduled to start on Saturday, April 11 from
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the Elmira College campus.
Cyber security is an area that is currently in the news with major breaches occurring often. The Cyber Security Certificate
course is designed to provide attendees with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully design and develop, as well as
implement, their IT disaster recovery plan (DRP). This plan is an important part of the overall business continuity strategy.
The course also covers recovery time and recovery point objectives (RTO and RPO) and incorporates cyber security
strategies for businesses and organizations. The course concludes with a practical simulation exercise. Course classes will
meet on Tuesdays, April 14 through May 19, from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Mirabito Energy Products Corporate Office, 49
Court Street, Binghamton, NY.
Online registration for all programs is available via the Office of Continuing Education website at www.elmira.edu/ce.
Space is limited and the opening of each course is dependent upon enrollment.
For questions or additional information, contact the Continuing Education and Graduate Studies office at Elmira College
at (607) 735-1825.
Antique Revival to Host Appraisal Event
Antique Revival invites the public to their annual “Antiques Roadshow”-themed Charity Appraisal event on March 8,
2015 at Antique Revival, 26 Palmer Road N, Big Flats NY 14814 from 1-4 p.m. There is a suggested donation of $5 per
item and there is a limit of 2 items per person. All donations go directly to the Food Bank of the Southern Tier.
The Charity Appraisal event is a wonderful opportunity for individuals to bring in items of personal interest to be
evaluated and discussed by a certified appraiser with decades in the business while helping out one of the area’s most
impactful charities. Many people never have the opportunity to have their items appraised due to the high cost and
scarcity of appraisers in the area.
This event is a high point of Antique Revival’s year. The public and staff alike enjoy seeing the variety of items, it is a great
resource for collectors at all levels, and they are pleased to be able to partner with the community to donate resources to
this great cause. Refreshments will be provided.
For more information about this event, please call Antique Revival at (607)562-2202 or email at [email protected].
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Member News
Society of Manufacturing Engineers Creates Scholarship at CCC
Rodney Grover believes that the next Henry Ford, Steve Jobs, or Thomas Edison is sitting in an American high school
right now. He also believes that to make a difference one needs three things: proper knowledge, skills, and passion.
Grover is featured on the Society of Manufacturing Engineers website. A manager at a manufacturing plant, his views on
the importance of education are similar to those expressed by members of the Society’s Elmira chapter: access to a proper
education is critical to ensuring the future of the manufacturing profession, a profession with roots as deep as America’s
history. To help ensure this access, members of the local chapter, with support from Kennedy Valve and the Elmira
Star-Gazette, have established the Society of Manufacturing Engineers Elmira NY Chapter 24 Scholarship at Corning
Community College (CCC).
“This is a triple win,” said Dave Beauseigneur, who is a manufacturing engineer at Hardinge and serves as the chairman for
the Society’s local chapter. “Manufacturing is a well-paying and diverse field. Qualified applicants will earn a good living
and have options for employment. The scholarship will help the College recruit talented applicants who might not
otherwise be able to pursue an education. The community wins because manufacturing is one of the foundations upon
which this community is built. People come here, and stay, because of the opportunities.”
Beauseigneur also hopes that the scholarship recipients will stay local: “Although the scholarship does not require a
commitment to work locally after graduation, knowing that the scholarship is supported by local employers should help
graduates realize that there are options for them in our community. They don’t have to leave to have a good life. Our
community offers tremendous employment opportunities in the manufacturing sector and a quality of life that is
unmatched. This is really about building the pipeline.”
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers Elmira NY Chapter 24 Scholarship will provide one scholarship each year to a
CCC student from Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben,
Tompkins, Bradford, or Tioga counties (in New York and
Pennsylvania), who is enrolled full-time, and who has
demonstrated financial need. In addition, the recipient
must be enrolled in one of the following programs:
Manufacturing Technology, Machine Tool Technology,
Mechanical Technology (CAD Design), Electrical
Technology-Electronics, Chemical Technology, or
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The SME Chapter continues to work toward its goal of a
perpetual scholarship that would be awarded
annually. Anyone interested in making a contribution or
more information is encouraged to contact David Beauseigneur, SME Elmira Chapter 24 Chairman (540-2675562, [email protected])
The Development Foundation of Corning Community
College supports the interests of the College by soliciting,
receiving, and managing assets in order to contribute to
the long-range goals, objectives, and success of the
College. Led by Jan van den Blink, the Foundation
provides scholarship assistance for students, funding
for professional development of faculty and staff,
state-of-the-art equipment, and support for other
specific projects at the College. For more information,
visit www.corning-cc.edu/foundation.
Melanie Owens Earns Ambassador of the First Quarter
Melanie Owens is a Business Development Officer for Corning Credit Union (CCU). She has
been with CCU since January of 2010. Melanie has been an Ambassador with the Member
Services Council since September of 2013; she also sits on the Family Services Society Board
and The Painted Post Board of Trade.
As Ambassadors of the Member Services Council, volunteers obtain an excellent working
knowledge of the Chamber, its service, programs and activities. They network with community
leadership and local organizations for potential business and social contacts and gain exposure for
themselves and their organizations with other Chamber members.
Melanie Owens
For more information or to nominate a candidate to serve on the council, please contact Julie McInerny at the Chamber
at (607) 734-5137 or [email protected].
A Taste of Downtown Coming March 5th
Taste of Downtown, featuring fine cuisine, local music, silent auction items and exquisite
art, will take place Thursday, March 5, 2015, at the venerable Arnot Art Museum in Elmira.
The event, a fundraiser for the annual Elmira Street Painting Festival, showcases local
businesses and is truly a night to remember. Tickets are $20 per person.
For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact Elmira Downtown
(607) 734-0341 or visit www.elmiradowntown.com.
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Member News
Concert to End Hunger Sponsorships Available
Historic Twain Plaque Retrieved
A Concert to End Hunger will be held to benefit the Food Bank of the
Southern Tier on Friday, May 29th at the Clemens Center in downtown
Elmira. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and the concert will begin at 7:00
p.m.
Dolphin Entertainment Company Inc., an event planning service in
Corning, is coordinating the event. The concert will be an intimate
acoustic performance by award-winning, Billboard charted country
performers Bryan White, Wade Hayes, Jamie O’Neal and up-and-comer
Andrea Pearson. The stories behind the music will give the audience a
unique look into the lives of the artists as they perform their chart-topping
songs.
Hats off to Police Officer Stephanie Schreiber (left)
and Captain Joseph Kane (right) and the rest of the
investigative team at the Elmira Police Department,
for their outstanding work to retrieve the plaque taken
from the Twain monument at Woodlawn Cemetery!
The Food Bank provides food through many projects including the
BackPack Program that allows children to take home nutritional food items
from school in their backpacks, ensuring that they get to eat when they are not in school. Programs such as the Mobile
Food Pantry that travels to locations around the Southern Tier to deliver food to those in need and hunger education are
also initiatives of the organization, among many others. For more information, please visit www.foodbankst.org.
Concert sponsorships are available from $50 to $5,000 levels. For more details, please visit:
http://dolphinec2013.wix.com/concerttoendhunger
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Winter Leadership Chemung Sessions Focus on Team Building, Key to Successful Business
The 2014-2015 Leadership Chemung program recently passed the halfway point in its curriculum.
The class kicked off 2015 with a January 8th session with Jeffrey Furst of eCision on Team Building, including learning
about how effectiveness supports strategy execution. The January 22nd session focused on the Key to Successful Business.
Travis Barnes of Journey Fitness Coaching talked about understanding your role and the five levels of leadership, followed
by Steve Burns of Cameron Manufacturing, who discussed real-world challenges, workforce development options and the
importance of keeping a positive leadership attitude.
The February 5th session focused on Conflict, Collaboration and Leading Change, headed up by Matthew Sharpe of
Cameron Manufacturing, and the February 19th session explored some topics of Education with Maggie Thurber of Finn
Academy and Kurt Bartenstein of Empower Federal Credit Union.
March sessions will focus on Multigenerational Interaction with Linda MacAuslan of Arnot Health, and Making Your
Case with Christina Bruner Sonsire of Ziff Law Firm. April will highlight technology and its effects on leadership, and
class members will also present their community volunteer projects.
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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Recent Events
22nd Annual Economic Forum
Thursday, February 12th, 2015
at the Holiday Inn Riverview
Sponsored by
Elmira Savings Bank
Southern Tier Economic Growth
Chemung County Chamber of Commerce
Chemung County Executive Tom Santulli, who moderated the event, welcomes attendees.
Panelist Arne Feyling,
Vice President & General
Manager of Kennedy Valve
Panelist Jack Benjamin,
President of Three Rivers
Development Corporation
Panelist Michael Printup,
President of Watkins
Glen International
Panelist Ron Bentley,
President & CEO of
Chemung Canal Trust Company
Member 2 Member Discounts
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].
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].
Centerway ExecuCenter When you want an off-site
conference room for training or meetings, or an off-site
office for confidentiality and convenience, here is how to
get one at a discount. During 2015, Chamber members
will receive a 10% discount on fees for each member’s
first conference room or day-office use. Please call
(607) GET-1-123 (438.1123) to schedule. Learn more
about Centerway ExecuCenter at www.centerwayec.com.
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 in-person. Excluded are online
E-Learning courses and Elmira College credit courses.
Please call 735.1825 to register 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.
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.
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GreenPoint Landscaping in Horseheads would like to
offer 10% off any residential landscaping project & 15%
off any commercial landscaping project to fellow Chamber
members and businesses. Visit www.greenpointlawns.com
to view a comprehensive gallery of our past projects or
call 425.5131 for further details.
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.
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.
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, [email protected].
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, khaltiner@
paychex.com, (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, rocky1@
stny.rr.com.
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.
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.
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, mferraro@swanmorss.
com.
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.
Thank You Renewing Investors
Welcome New Members
Adecco
Greater Southern Tier BOCES
CAF USA
Capabilities Inc.
Career Dimensions
City of Elmira
James V. Clune Agency
Community Broadcasters
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chemung County
Country Inn & Suites
Eaton Corporation
Edger Enterprises, Inc.
Ed’s Heads Portable Toilets, LLC
Elmira Country Club
Elmira Downtown Development, Inc.
Finger Lakes Technologies Group, Inc.
Haines Local Search
Jim’s Gym
Keller Williams Realty Southern Tier & Finger Lakes
LaFrance Equipment Corporation
Lynch Funeral Home, Inc.
Minch’s Bridge Liquor, Inc.
Multi Media Services Inc.
Office Equipment Source, Inc.
Overhead Door Company of Elmira, NY
Quicker Printer, Inc.
Special Event Network
Stafkings Personnel Systems
Sullivan’s Funeral Home
The Sausage Maker, Inc.
Valicenti Insurance Services, Inc.
Wegmans
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Wild Birds Unlimited
Williams Honda
WSKG Public Radio/TV
Yunis Realty, Inc.
Citizens & Northern Bank
1827 Elmira Street, Sayre, PA 18840
570.882.9316
www.cnbankpa.com
Denierio’s Auto Detailing
114 East Hudson Street, Elmira NY 14904
607.737.7895
Premier Technologies AT&T Authorized Retailer
299 South Main Street, Unit 1A, Elmira NY
14904
607.735.9770
www.premieruny.com
Local and Regional
Events Calendar,
Special Offers,
And more.
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Recent & Upcoming Events
I.D. Booth
Host of the February 5th, 2015
Business After Business Reception
•March•
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Business After Business Reception
Chemung ARC
711 Sullivan Street, Elmira
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
$5 per person*
More than 100 Chamber members attended I.D. Booth’s Business After
Business Reception on Thursday, February 5th. Beverages were provided
by Birdland Brewing, Rooster Fish Brewing and Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards.
Clockwise from center,
Rod Noel (Clinical
Associates of the
Southern Tier, PLLC)
networks with Robert
Carrick and Joe Norman
(Elmira Country Club).
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Business After Business Reception
Visions Federal Credit Union
Langdon Plaza, 303 North Main Street, Elmira
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
$5 per person*
•April•
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Business After Business Reception
Verizon Wireless
Mike Foley (Foley
Enterprises, Inc.) and
Karen Foley (Minch’s
Bridge Liquor, Inc.)
check out great
catering by Bernie
Murray’s.
Consumer Square, 830 County Road 64
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 pm.
$5 per person*
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Business After Business Reception
Floral Beauty Greenhouses
1060 Magee Street, Elmira
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
$5 per person*
*Donate a Door Prize for free admission to a Business After Business.
Amy Clarkson (Holiday Inn
Riverview) chats with Steve
McNamara (Realty USA).
Save the Dates 2015!
Thursday, May 7th
Leadership Chemung Commencement
Monday, August 3rd
Chamber Board Chair
Jan van den Blink
(The Hilliard
Corporation) catches up
with John S. Booth, III
(I.D. Booth, Inc.).
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
Thanks to ID Booth, Inc., Foley Enterprises, Inc., Minch’s Bridge Liquor, Inc.,
and Anthony’s Restaurant & Grill for providing door prizes.
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We’re hosting a Business After Business
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