WE'RE HIRING Job Fairs
Delaware County is Ready to Work
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Join us for our WE'RE HIRING Job Fairs during the week of September 14 at the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce.
Connect with motivated workers for full or part-time employment.
Present information about your company and job openings.
Be prepared to interview applicants, accept resumes, and offer advice about how to prepare for employment with your company.
Cost:
Delaware County Chamber members: Free, included with your membership!
Registration is required.
Not-Yet Chamber Members: $50
Registration includes:
- Exhibit area under a 10'x10' tent, includes 6' table with cover, and two chairs
- Multi-media advertising campaign targeted at local job seekers, college students, and residents
- Access to electronic compilation of resumes of attendees
- Refreshment area will be available to exhibitors
COVID-19 Safety Precautions will be in place:
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Only nine booths are available for each event to abide with recommended distancing guidelines
- Use of masks will be required
- Masks and hand sanitizer will be available
Fair Schedule:
Friday, September 18: Professional Services, including financial services, education, and telecommunications
All programs run from 1:00 to 3:30 pm.
To register, click on the date above.
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Delaware County Counts!
Get Counted Today
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Rack 'em Up: Bowling Alleys Can Open Today! |
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The Department of Health’s (DOH) Interim Guidance for Sports and Recreation during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency has been updated to provide the below guidance for bowling centers and alleys.
Detailed guidance can be found here; and summary guidance can be found here.
Bowling centers and alleys may reopen on Monday, August 17, 2020. Executive Order 202.5, as extended, will be modified to authorize the reopening.
For bowling centers and alleys, Responsible Parties must follow these additional public health and safety measures:
- Restrict facility capacity to no more than 50% of the maximum occupancy for a particular area as set by the certificate of occupancy, inclusive of employees and patrons/players;
- Require face coverings at all times for patrons/players;
- Strictly enforce social distancing of at least six feet between parties of patrons/players, including during play by closing adjacent bowling lanes or enacting appropriate physical barriers between lanes;
- Rigorously clean and disinfect any rented or shared equipment (e.g., bowling balls, bowling shoes) between each patron’s/player’s or party’s use;
- Limit the number of patrons/players to any event at the facility to no more than the current social gathering restrictions that are in effect for the region as a part of the State’s phased reopening (i.e., 50 or fewer people in Phase 4 regions, as of August 15, 2020); and
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Adhere to DOH’s “Interim Guidance for Food Services during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency” and all other applicable state-issued guidance (e.g., State Liquor Authority) for food and beverage service on the premise of the facility; provided, however, that indoor food and beverage service remains prohibited in New York City until further notice, as of August 15, 2020.
Further, Responsible Parties of bowling centers and alleys may consider these additional public health and safety measures:
- Encourage patron/player visits be made in advance by reservation only, where practicable;
- Consider measures to reduce interpersonal contact and congregation, such as:
- “blocking off” operating times to allow for enhanced cleaning and disinfection;
- implementing “sign-up” policies, so patrons/players only play during their allotted time; and/or offering “equipment valets” where employees retrieve equipment for patrons/players (e.g., employees retrieve bowling balls from rack for use);
- Post signage and issue audio reminders for patrons/players to clean and disinfect equipment before and after use;
- Impose reasonable limits on rentals of facility owned equipment (e.g., a single individual may only use one bowling ball for the duration of the patron’s/player’s play); and/or
- Encourage patrons/players to bring and use their own equipment (e.g., bowling balls).
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Poster Welcomes Customers to Your Business |
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Use this poster to welcome customers back and inform them about the measures you are taking to ensure everyone's health. It also outlines the expectations of those entering your business.
Designed as an 8.5" x 11" poster, it can easily be posted in your window, on your door, at your point of purchase, and other prominent locations.
The Chamber will soon produce a video promoting the "We Can Do It" campaign, featuring Chamber members replicating the iconic image from the Second World War.
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Phyto Active Foods Gives Dried Vegetables Local Flavor |
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Phyto Active Foods, headquartered in Walton, New York, has introduced low sodium, dried vegetables and fruits to the growing national nutri-foodie market. These extra-
crunchy vegan snacks, featuring produce sourced from respected American farms, reflect increasing consumer interest in convenient, healthy single-ingredient foods.
Currently marketing dehydrated broccoli, grape tomatoes, red pepper strips, Brussels sprouts, beets and blueberries, Phyto Active Foods prides itself in offering delicious natural foods with no additives. Collaborating with Cornell University nutritionists, leading researchers and food processing scientists, the Delaware County company utilizes a vacuum-assisted microwave drying process that removes the water while it retains the food’s nutrients and flavor. These phyto-nutrient rich snacks are currently available through online ordering at:
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Habitat for Humanity Seeks Executive Director
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Habitat for Humanity of Delaware County, Delhi, N.Y., seeks an experienced, goal-oriented, passionate self-starter as Executive Director.
Ideal candidate will possess proven leadership skills and the relevant experience needed to drive a renewed and energized organization in the expansion and fulfillment of the Habitat mission.
Successful candidate should be knowledgeable about nonprofit administration and fiscal management, creating and implementing strategic plans, cultivating and motivating volunteers and board members, and fundraising and grant writing. Applicants must possess strong verbal, written communication, and
presentation skills. The Executive Director must have the demonstrated ability to work with diverse interest groups, stakeholders, board members, community
leaders, and other audiences. This full-time, exempt position offers a salary of
$45,000-$55,000, depending on qualifications and experience. Some evening,
weekend work, and travel will be required.
Applications welcomed through August 21, 2020. Applications should include resume, a cover letter describing interest and qualifications, and three current references, including at least one supervisor. Please submit via email in PDF format to Habitatdelcony@gmail.com or by mail to Executive Director Search, Habitat for Humanity of Delaware County, P. O. Box 226, Delhi, NY 13753.
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Do you have news to tell? New products or services? New staff or promotions?
Send us about 50 words with an image and we'll announce your good news here and on DelawareCounty.org.
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Youth Mental Health First Aid Program Offered |
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Sometimes, first aid isn't a bandage, or CPR, or the Heimlich, or calling 911.
Sometimes, first aid is YOU!
A young person you know could be experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis. You can help.
You are more likely to encounter someone - student, friend, family member, neighbor, or member of the community - in an emotional or mental crisis than someone having a heart attack.
Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches a 5-step action plan to offer initial help to young people showing signs of a mental illness or in a crisis, and connect them with the appropriate professional, peer, social, or self-help care. The 8-hour Youth Mental Health First Aid course is ideally designed for adults who work with young people, ages 12-18 - teachers, coaches, leaders of faith communities, social workers, and other caring citizens.
FREE Virtual Training
Session 1
Wednesday, August 26th
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Session 2
Thursday, August 27th
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Must attend both sessions to receive certification.
Register by phone or email:
Chris Paul
607-337-4331
chris@chenangohealth.org
Jamie Hagenbuch
607-336-2631
jamie@chenangohealth.org
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Upcoming Live Webinars for Small Business Owners
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August 20 | 1 PM ET
Sponsored by Deluxe. In trying times, you may be looking to close or sell a business. This session will share key considerations for the process of closing your business.
August 25 | 1 PM ET
Sponsored by Constant Contact. Running virtual events can be challenging, however with a little preparation, tips, and knowing what to expect, you can rock your next virtual event.
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At the start of the economic shut-down, the Chamber's Great Western Catskills promotion team quickly pivoted from marketing toward visitors to promoting the businesses that were able to serve people as essential businesses. We continued to do that through Phase 2 of the reopening.
We created a companion website-- SisBoomYum.com--within days of the stay at home order that allowed us to easily inform residents which restaurants, bottle shops, farm stores/stands and general supply shops remained open.
Our campaign netted 95,557 impressions, reaching 13,901 people in Delaware County, and resulting in 2,717 clicks through to the website providing information on Delaware County businesses.
We have shifted our focus now to BRINGING OUR VISITORS BACK.
The message is very simple: Delaware County is open and ready to welcome guests. We have fresh air, wide open spaces, incredible natural resources to offer. We are ready to welcome family and friends back to enjoy the Great Western Catskills.
Our next steps include:
- Focus on promoting the various businesses open during the current phase of economic reopening.
- Leverage all press opportunities through I Love New York that match well with Delaware County assets.
- Continue to update various sections of the GreatWesternCatskills.com site. Add new seasonal content.
- We have requested all businesses to provide their cleaning and special COVID protocols for us to add to the website. web
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Listen to Crisis Management and Recovery Workshop Recording
GrowthWheel for Crisis Management is a tool designed to help you make good and helpful decisions during a crisis. These tools encourage you to identify personal challenges, look for financial warning signals, and establish a solution plan. It includes decision sheets specifically designed to improve the operational aspect of the crisis.
Chamber member GrowthWheel is a worldwide recognized visual tool to help entrepreneurs make decisions and take action.
All webinar participants will receive 20 one-page worksheets at no cost for your use. Additionally, we have created a team of trained volunteers who have offered to guide you through the worksheets to find the ones that are most useful to your business.
This workshop is for business owners and managers, and will help guide participants through how make the best decisions in business during these stressful times.
Register to receive a copy of the recording here.
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Feeling Stressed?
The Chamber has partnered with Maia Wilde of Maia Wilde Consulting in Treadwell to provide stress relief tips and techniques for use in a business setting or at home.
This three part video takes you through a variety of poses, exercises and planning tips created to release tension from the body and the mind and help us navigate the uncertainties we are facing due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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The New York State Office of Mental Health Emotional Support Helpline provides free and confidential support, helping callers experiencing increased anxiety due to the coronavirus emergency. The Helpline is staffed by volunteers, including mental health professionals, who have received training in crisis counseling. Call 1-844-863-9314.
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The Chamber has partnered with New Haven Consulting Group, Inc. to provide our members with an online “Preventing Sexual Harassment" workshop that meets the requirements of the new law.
This program is available at a Chamber-member reduced price of $20 per participant.
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FREE WORKSHOPS
Our partners at New Haven Consulting Group are also offering two FREE online workshops:
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FREE (Virtual) One-on-One Business Counseling Sessions |
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering FREE comprehensive programming to provide management and technical assistance to small businesses in Delaware County!
Specializing in direct one-to-one counseling, the SBDC offers assistance in the following business areas:
- Start-up assistance
- Business Plan Development
- Accounting and Financial Projections
- Sources of Financing
- Marketing
- Business Expansion
- Relocation and Agribusiness
There is no cost for the counseling services of the SBDC.
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The Delaware County Chamber is a private, non-governmental, not-for-profit membership organization. We believe that healthy communities begin with healthy businesses. By focusing on key areas–community and economic development, advocacy, tourism promotion, and business engagement–we partner with municipal leaders, community organizations, and local companies to present a unified voice of business for the improvement of our communities. |
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5 1/2 Main Street
Delhi, New York 13753
Give Us A Call: 607.746.2281
DelawareCounty.org
GreatWesternCatskills.com
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