Delaware County Chamber of Commerce 
Membership Monday 

Join us for  Breakfast on July 12, 2019

Friday, July 12, 2019
8:30 to 10:00 am

Delaware & Ulster Railroad
Arkville, NY 12406 


Cost: $10 per person. 

Start your day with a little productive and profitable networking!

Our monthly first friday eat & meet breakfast is a terrific opportunity to network before your workday begins. Make new business connections, brush-up your existing contacts, meet new and old friends, and keep current on what's happening in our region. 

All aboard the Delaware & Ulster Railroad in Arkville to be transported on a journey back to the sophisticated atmosphere of the early days of railroading where the creme of the fleet of DURR, the Rip Van Winkle Flyer, harkens visitors to a period when life's pace was more measured and good conversation was cherished entertainment.
DURR General Manager Wes Coates will talk about the role the railroad continues to have in our local economy and plans for 2019. 

Breakfast will be served as we travel the tracks for a short train ride. 

** Please note ** Due to the July 4 Holiday, we have moved this event from the first Friday of the month, to the second Friday of the month.

The sponsor for this event is Margaretville Telephone Company. MTC was found in 1916 and is proud to offer a "family of services" to regional customers throughout the Central Catskills region of New York. No  longer known as just a "phone company", MTC has expanded service
s to keep everyone connected with: high speed internet, cable television and telephone services. 

MTC is excited about the future, Customers can make choices about communication services from options they never had before.

This newsletter is sponsored by: 



NBT Bank works with businesses of all sizes to develop individualized plans that help foster their success.


Computer Classes in Delhi - Microsoft Office Certification 


$2K Incentive for Employers to Hire Unskilled Workers
 
The On-the-Job Training program gives applicants the opportunity to learn new skills for specific occupations while earning a paycheck.  The program offer employers up to $2000 per trainee towards the cost of training someone with limited experience for the position. 

The paperwork for this program is minimal and the payout is a loyal employee with the skills
needed to do the job.  CDO Workforce offers employers recruiting assistance for open positions and can also work with candidates that they have already interviewed and are interested in potentially hiring.  

Interested Employers or potential trainees should contact April Feyh at  April.Feyh@co.delaware.ny.us or at 607-832-5776.
 

Member Spotlight : AS YOU WISH DESIGNS & GIFTS

As You Wish Designs & Gifts, is located at 38 Street in Walton.For more information call 607.865.2993.

*** MEMBER-TO-MEMBER EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT *** As You Wish Designs & Gifts is offering a 5 % discount on purchases to all Delaware County or Walton Chamber of Commerce members.

Member Spotlight : As You Wish Designs & Gifts
Member Spotlight : As You Wish Designs & Gifts


If you would like a FREE custom, promotional video created for your business - just another benefit of your membership in the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce - email info@delawarecounty.org and we will set up a convenient 20 minute appointment to come in and film!
Reduced Cost for Online Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is offering a reduced fee of $10 per employee for a mandatory New York State Mandatory Sexual Harassment Training.
The normal fee of $20 has been reduced by 50% with a Workforce Development Institute of New York grant awarded to the Chamber to offset the cost of taking this mandatory training.
This online training workshop is an interactive, self-paced learning system in which participants are assessed and led through customized content modules.

The grant to offset the cost of the training was obtained with the assistance of New York State Assemblyman Brian Miller who represents the 101st Assembly District of New York and includes a portion of Delaware County.

To enroll  your staff in the mandatory online training at the reduced cost, click here.  

For more information about the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce and exclusive member benefits call 607.746.2281, visit us online at delawarecounty.org or stop in the Delhi office, located at 5 ½ Main Street.
Chamber Check-In

Delaware County Chamber of Commerce staff were busy working for its members last week! Take a look at what we were up to:



Chamber Check-In, June 14, 2019
Chamber Check-In, June 14, 2019

Eighmey Open Benefit Golf Tournament, July 27 in Delhi


Delaware County Businesses to be Honored July 17 at Hamden Garden Party

Join us in honoring those individuals and businesses working to improve life in Delaware County, by celebrating at our annual awards ceremony. The ceremony, with gourmet sample-station delicacies will be held on July 17 at 6 p.m. at Bird Song Farm on state Highway 10 in Hamden.

Business of the Year 
Delhi Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

New Business of the Year 
Schoolhouse Construction  Services 
Binnekill Tavern
Bold Gold Media Group, 104.5 FM 

Business Advocate of the Year
Barbara Hanselman of Del-Rose Farm & The Farmer's Wife

Tourism Business of the Year
Stagecoach Run Art Festival
Table to Farm Tours

Tickets are $50 per person. For more information or to reserve your seat, click here.

Teams Sought for 2019 Business Links Golf Tournament on July 30 in Delhi

Join us for a great day of golf fun!
WHERE: Delhi College Golf Course
               85 Scotch Mountain Road
               Delhi, NY 13753

WHEN:   July 30,, Noon registration, 1:00 p.m. shotgun start

COST: Team of Four $300
               Tee-Box Sponsor $100
               Contest Sponsor $300

Captain and Crew Format
Hole in One Contest!
Prizes!
Invaluable Networking!

For more information or to register a team or as a sponsor click  here.

This tournament is sponsored by  NBT Bank.

To register a team or to become a sponsor click here.

Sponsors:



Your Business Featured Here (FREE)!

In our effort to help all businesses succeed, we want to feature YOUR business here and on our social media channels! If you've received a "Business Feature" email request  from our office with a short questionnaire, please answer the questions and submit a jpeg logo or photo that you think best depicts your business, and send to Lillian at info@delawarecounty.org.

If you have not received an email yet, please feel free to copy and paste the below-listed questions into an email, along with a logo or photo, and we will be happy to help promote your business!

Business Name:
Location:
Contact info including mailing address, website address, email and social media information:
Hours of operation:
Number of Years in Business/Year Business Opened:
What types of services or products does your business provide?:
How many employees do you have?:
Recent or Planned Changes in Operation:
What you want your (potential) customers or clients to know:
Tell others why they should join the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce:


Delaware County Chamber of Commerce
607.746.2281