** Member Spotlight **
Titan Drilling Corp.
The Chamber shines this week's member spotlight on Titan Drilling Corp. located at 264 County Highway 38 in Arkville.
When it comes to complete water systems, no one does it better than Titan Drilling Corp. in Arkville. From well drilling to water testing, they perform a wide variety of services with unparalleled professionalism, detail, and timeliness. They take pride in offering you unbeatable service at a price that is much lower than the competition.
For more information call 845.586.4000, email titandrill@catskill.net or visit them online by clicking here.
Please support the small businesses that support our communities! #strongertogether
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Delaware County's Future is Bright
It's graduation time in Delaware County. Newly-minted college graduates are returning home, eager to begin their new lives. Our local schools are celebrating the achievements of their graduates, and we join their enthusiastic expectations for the future of our young adults. Often, though, this desire to remain in our area by the notion that opportunities are elsewhere and that careers can't be found locally.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce believes the future is bright. Our local manufacturers are creating leading-edge products and competing in global markets. Our restaurants, lodging, galleries, museums, and theatres continue a centuries-old tradition of welcoming visitors and residents to this special region. Our farmers and agricultural producers continue to diversify and develop new markets. Our retail and services business owners add to the fabric of our communities and help keep them vital places.
The best news is that many are seeking new employees. There are some who seem to enjoy telling everyone that "there are no jobs here" and wring their hands saying "our youth are our greatest export." This is FALSE and this myth must stop now! There are excellent positions--professional, technical, entry-level, service--available right now, and with wages that can support families. More importantly, these positions may lead to productive and satisfying careers.
So, when you attend local graduation programs, celebrate the accomplishments of our children. They deserve our accolades as well as our respect for their perseverance. But, be sure to tell them that Delaware County is part of their futures. Don't discourage them in their desire to remain in the community. They deserve that support from you too.
The Chamber is excited about taking the county in positive directions. We want you to share in that passion.
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NYS Assemblyman Joe Angelino Talks State Direction with Chamber
NYS Assemblyman Joe Angelino, representing New York's 122nd Assembly District which includes several towns in Delaware County, was the Chamber's featured speaker for June's Chamber Connects virtual program on June 17. Listen to his perspective on the state budget, pending legislation, executive powers and more, in this program.
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Third Thursday: Chamber Connects with NYS Assemblyman Chris Tague
Start your day with a productive and potentially profitable virtual learning opportunity! Stay current on what’s happening in Delaware County and the region, and learn how to effectively pivot toward a sustainable and thriving business model.
Our FREE monthly Third Thursday : Chamber Connects interactive, virtual
Q & A webinar on July 15 from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m., is a terrific opportunity to participate in a leader-led conversation focused on building a better business and better business climate!
The featured speaker for this event is Assemblyman Chris Tague representing New York's 102 Assembly District which includes the towns of Middletown, Kortright, Stamford, Harpersfield and Roxbury in Delaware County.
His district consists of all of Greene and Schoharie counties, along with parts of Delaware, Columbia, Albany, Otsego and Ulster counties. He previously was elected Schoharie Town Supervisor in 2015.
As Assemblyman, Chris has focused on key issues that affect his constituents, including expanding access to broadband internet, COVID-19 recovery, reducing taxes, providing support for local farmers, and fixing Upstate's failing infrastructure. He is also invested in many social issues like combating the heroin epidemic, which he has addressed during his time as Town Supervisor and Assemblyman, and the protection and support of our firefighters, EMS, and first responders.
Assemblyman Tague is a member of the the Assembly's Agriculture, Election Law, Environmental Conservation, Real Property Taxation and Toursim, Arts, Parks and Sports Development Committees.
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* Member Event *
Habitat For Humanity of Delaware County Announces Raffle Winner
On Tuesday, June 15, Chamber member Habitat for Humanity of Delaware County President Beth McGuire and Executive Director Kayliegh Riordan announced Gail Lennstrom of Margaretville, as the winner of its Log Cabin Shed raffle, a fundraiser. The mini-log cabin was provided by Chamber member Beaver Mountain Log Homes of Deposit. Congratulations Gail!
Habitat for Humanity, a non-profit, whose mission is to provide low-cost housing for those in need, continues to seek volunteers and donations to further their mission. For more information about how you can support Habitat for Humanity click here.
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* Member Event *
Scavenger Hunt & Hike in Oneonta June 27
Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society has released a lineup of summer programs for families. These programs have been provided as an alternative to the summer day camp program which was cancelled in 2021 due to COVID-19. These special events will take place at the DOAS Sanctuary at 52 Grange Hall Rd. Spur in Oneonta. Space is limited to 20 total people per program. The summer family programs are free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required.
Forest Animal Scavenger Hunt Hike
Sunday, June 27, 2-4 pm
Who travels the trails at the Audubon preserve when people are not around? Join us as we hike through the woods and fields looking for signs of wildlife. We will play games along the way and learn about animal tracks as we go.
To register for this FREE family program, click here.
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FREE Transportation to COVID Vaccination Appointments |
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Chamber Check In
Chamber staff have been hard at work for members this week! To see what we have been up to and what we have planned, click on the video. delawarecounty.org #strongertogether
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Delaware County Travel Guide Now Available |
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The printed version of our travel guide is now available. Rather than the typical endless lists of most guides, ours is more of an experiential guide to our many assets. It’s really a lifestyle publication and can assist you in your recruitment and on-boarding efforts.
Distribution of the guide started earlier this week, bringing a little bit of Delaware County to information centers from Albany to Utica to Binghamton to Northern Jersey and along the New York State Thruway.
If you want some of the 50,000 guides we just received, contact us by calling 607.746.2281 or email info@delawarecounty.organd we can arrange a time for you to pick them up.
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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.
Reservations are required for the one hour appointments. Schedule your appointment at by clicking HERE.
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Chamber Online Learning Center |
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As part of the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce ongoing initiative to respond to member needs, an online learning center has been opened to help businesses meet their training needs in three key areas:
- Leadership, Management, and Supervisory Skills
- Sales and Customer Service Skills
- Human Resource Compliance Skills
In a self-paced, online learning environment, your staff can learn and enhance various skills including how to create a productive working environment, effective delegation, conflict management, working in a remote environment, working post-COVID and much more.
Sales and customer service modules focus on handling client or customer attitudes and objections, negotiating styles and effective sales negotiation and the dos and don'ts of effective customer services.
Human resources modules include diversity and inclusion training, micro-inequities, process of stereotyping and methods of exclusion, among other topics.
Each module is priced at a reduced rate of $45 per person.
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Annual Sexual Harassment Prevention Training |
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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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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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Delhi, New York 13753
Give Us A Call: 607.746.2281
DelawareCounty.org
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