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FEBRUARY 2020 CHAMBERLINK |
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FEATURED MEMBER SPOTLIGHT |
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Pinckney Hardware has been a Chamber Member for 45 years in 2021!
They are more than your typical ACE hardware store -- their focus on service and selection does not go unnoticed. Locally owned since 1945, they strive to cater to the needs of our local community. Pinckney carries hardware, housewares, Benjamin Moore paint, major appliances, grills, lawn and garden products along with Milwaukee and DeWalt tools. They are open Monday-Friday 8AM-6PM, Saturdays 8AM-4PM and Sundays 9AM-1PM.
Pinckney Hardware owner, Mike Clancy, states "serving our customers is our primary focus. Helping our customers get what they need to maintain and improve their home or business is our goal everyday. The Yates County Chamber of Commerce helps us stay engaged with our local community through events, publications and networking opportunities. The Pinckney Hardware family is honored to be selected as February's Featured Chamber Member".
24 Main Street, Penn Yan | 315-536-7033 | Website
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New Websites
Are Here!
Our team worked countless
Browse the site and check out your listing! If you'd like to make any changes to your listing or view your Member Dashboard where you can access your listing, make changes to your contact information, submit news, events and promotions, you can now do that!
We will be e-mailing all the representatives we have on file for each member business with instructions on how to create your login shortly, so be on the lookout for that e-mail. If you have not received it by early next week, or need assistance place e-mail Chelsea at Chelsea@yatesny.com
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The 2021 Chamber Board Officers & Directors
The Yates County Chamber Board are a mix of dynamic, creative, caring individuals who are invested in our community so that Yates County is a great place to live, work and play.
We are pleased to announce the 2021 Executive Officers:
Derek Stork, Chairman
Stork Insurance
Tracey Knapp, Vice-Chair
Water Street Pharmacy & Village Drug
Megan DeFranco, Secretary
YMCA Camp Cory
Brian Mosch, Treasurer
Keller Williams Realty
Phil Riehl, Immediate Past Chair
Oak Hill Bulk Foods
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Join Our Membership Committee!
The Chamber Staff is looking to expand our Membership Committee! Currently, we meet monthly or as needed via Zoom. The time commitment is 1-3 hours/month.
The main focus of the Membership Committee is to support the Chamber membership and Staff by developing outreach strategies for membership retention, recruitment and engagement.
The purpose of the committee is increase and enhance Chamber membership, and other initiatives aimed at recruitment and retention of members.
If you feel this is a great fit for you and you have ideas you could contribute to enhance and improve the experience of Chamber Membership, contact Jody Tyler at Jody@yatesny.com
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Get Social With Us.
(For Your Own Benefit Too)
Do you follow us on Facebook and Instagram? If you don't already, please head over to our Facebook and Instagram pages and click that button!
A benefit for being a Chamber Member is extra exposure for your business on our social media platforms. Do you have an important or exciting update? A special promotion or event planned? Share it with us!
Send updates you want shared on social media to
Did you know we expanded our Tourism brand, Finger Lakes Countrysides, with brand new social channels this past summer? This page is dedicated to all things tourism in Yates County. We ran a robust digital campaign from late summer through the fall on Facebook and Google. From this, we gained over 9K followers on Facebook and saw amazing traffic to our new website. Follow us and use the hashtag #FLXCountrysides
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SAVE THE DATE!
Chamber Golf Tournament
We have set the date for Monday July 12th for our Chamber Golf Tournament!
We had to unfortunately cancel the event for 2020, so we look forward to making it happen this year at the Lakeside Country Club.
Stay tuned for more details to follow in the coming months!
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Celebrating Valentines Day?
Check out what local businesses are offering to make it memorable!
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Fox Run Vineyards Valentines Dinner To Go |
Savor this 3-course meal using locally sourced, high quality ingredients in the safety and comfort of your home. Chef Brud Holland does 90% of the work to create this gourmet dinner – you just add the finishing touches and plate it to impress your valentine.
They’ll give you everything you need for culinary success – prepared ingredients and sauces, and step-by-step instructions for reheating and plating. And to set the mood, we’re including a steamy Spotify playlist, curated by the love gurus at Fox Run.
Dinners must be preordered by Tuesday, February 9 at 5pm. Call the winery to place your orders (315) 536-4616.
Dinners are $50 per person + tax
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A weekend getaway is always a great way to reconnect and relax. With wintery conditions and Covid restrictions , it's challenging to go anywhere too far right now. You can still have a weekend vacation experience right here!
Check out our Hot Deals page on our website for local packages you can book, including Finger Lakes B&B, Inn at Glenora, Best Western Plus Vineyard Inn & Suites and Hampton Inn.
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Options Galore at Keuka Candy Emporium |
We can't deny chocolate and sweet treats are a fun and delicious way to show anyone close to you that you love them on Valentines Day!
The Keuka Candy Emporium has an array of options to choose from. They are taking pre-orders for Chocolate covered strawberries by the dozen until this Friday 2/5!
Want to get something that goes beyond Valentines Day? They have candy subscriptions! Starting at a 3 month sampler to 6 and 12 months, you can have special treats from the shop shipped right to your loved one every month. A great gift for anyone who loves and appreciate the sweet things in life. More Details
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Pick Up a Thoughtful Card or Gift From Long's Cards & Books |
Long's has a wide selection of cards and gifts for any occasion, so you bet they are stocking up for the day of love!
Grab a sentimental (or funny, whatever your style) card for your loved ones or if you're looking for a fun gift for little ones, they have great children's books!
Consider a gift card if you want to let them pick out their own next book to read!
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A bottle(s) of wine to share from a local winery or store. |
Whether you're looking for something to pair with your dinner at home or your loved ones just needs some wine, visit local wineries or stop at one the following local shops for any libation of your choice:
J&S Liquor Store
The Seneca Lake Wine Trail has a complete listing of member wineries offering something special around Valentines Day. Check them out!
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Donut Pop Up at Wager's Cider Mill |
Saturday, February 13th 9AM-1PM
They will be featuring cider donuts with two options: The classic - cider cinnamon sugar donut or a cider chocolate donut with clear glaze and fun Valentine sprinkles.
Pre-orders (of any desired quantity) are highly recommended AND requested for donuts!
There will be a limited quantity of donuts prepared and packaged in boxes of 6, on a first come first served basis - while supplies last - available that day
Pre-order donuts by Facebook message or by calling 315-536-6640 & leaving your name, phone number & order. (Can preorder in singles, 1/2 dozen or dozen increments)
ORDER DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 11th.
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Member & Community News & Events
See our events calendar for a full list of local events/activities
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Yates County History Center Seeking Personal Reflections of the ongoing Pandemic |
We are living in historic times!
The Yates County History Center would like to gather personal reflections on the Pandemic at the one year anniversary. Journals, shorter reflections, images are all welcome to help tell the story of this unbelievable time.
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Fulkerson Winery Offering a Series Of Fly Tying & Fishing Seminars |
For those looking for something new and different to do this year...check out these series of events to learn about fly tying and fly fishing seminars with Fulkerson Winery and Glenora School of Fly Fishing over the next few months!
"With expert instruction, all tools and materials supplied; you can get a good start with the art of fly tying in an few short sessions..."
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Yates Transit Provides Safe Transportation for Yates County Residents |
Count on Yates Transit Service for reliable, safe transportation for those who need it. They are committed to providing the cleanest and safest public transportation experience as possible!
The buses are cleansed, sanitized, and disinfected several times per day, and at the end of each day of service.
They are also using the Clorox 360© Cleaning system to electrostatically disinfect every square inch of the interior of each bus after any passengers are transported, and at the end of each day’s service.
Masks are required to be worn by every passenger and they have installed driver barriers in each vehicle to further separate the driver from the passenger area. More Info
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Penn Yan & Dundee Public Libraries Offers Various Virtual Events & Activities |
Check out their abundant events calendar offered to the public!
These events are designed for the safety of our community while still offering diverse, fun and informational opportunities to participate in.
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COVID-19 BUSINESS/COMMUNITY UPDATES |
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We continue to keep our News section of our website updated with important information
and news releases for businesses and our community.
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Don't forget to use FLXLunch.com for daily/weekly specials of local
establishments for take out or dine in.
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Don't forget to submit your virtual or safe social
distancing events to our calendar!
Click the image below.
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Thank you for your continued support. |
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