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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce
Membership Monday
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Join us for
Breakfast on October 4, 2019
Friday, October 4, 2019
8:30 to 10:00 am
The Sidney Golf & Country Club
1987 County Route 4
Sidney, NY 13838
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.
The featured speaker for this event is New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli.
Elected in 2007 and again in 2010, 2014 and 2018, the
Comptroller is the state's chief fiscal officer who ensures that state and local governments use taxpayer money effectively and
efficiently to promote the common good.
The Comptroller's responsibilities include:
- Serving as trustee of the $210.5 billion NYS Common Retirement Fund, one of the largest institutional investors in the world.
- Administering the state and local retirement system for public employees, with more than one million members, retirees and beneficiaries and more than 3,000 employers.
- Maintaining the state's accounting system and administering its $16.7 billion payroll.
- Reporting on state finances.
- Reviewing state contracts and auditing payments.
- Conducting audits of state agencies and public benefit corporations.
- Overseeing the fiscal affairs of local governments, including New York City.
- Serving as custodian of more than $15 billion in unclaimed funds, restoring lost accounts to their rightful owners.
- Conducting training and providing technical assistance to improve government operations at all levels, and more.
This event is sponsored by Delhi Telephone Company.
The Delhi Telephone Company is a family of services offering Internet, Cable TV, Telephone services, Home Automation and Security services.
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This newsletter is sponsored by:
NBT Bank works with businesses of all sizes to develop individualized plans that help foster their success.
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Chamber Now Offers Health Care Options!
Providing quality healthcare for employees can be a challenge.
Our members tell us that healthcare is a top concern for their businesses. That's why the Delaware County Chamber has partnered with the Small Association Leadership Alliance (SALA) to allow our members access to a comprehensive and cost-effective alternative to traditional insurance plans. The SALA Healthcare Program offers two preventative care plans with a medical cost sharing program covering unexpected or catastrophic events.
Participants can expect to save as up to 60% when compared to traditional group health insurance. Prescription drug and telemedicine programs are also included. The SALA Healthcare Program helps businesses, who are unable to provide group health insurance, offer their employees access to affordable, high quality healthcare.
Join us for an informative webinar on September 11 at 11 a.m. to learn about this innovative new member benefit. You may attend the event at the Chamber office or online at
CLICK HERE.
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Chamber Welcomes New Business to Delaware County
The Chamber is thrilled to welcome Kelsey Grammer and Faith American Brewing Co. to the Delaware County business community! Chamber President
Ray Pucci
and Vice Chairman
Todd Pascarella
celebrated the tavern's soft opening on Wednesday, Sept. 4.
From left, Chamber President Ray Pucci, Faith American Brewing Co. owner Kelsey Grammer and Chamber Vice Chairman and Union Grove Distillery co-owner Todd Pascarella.
Chamber Vice Chairman Todd Pascarella performs bartending duties at the opening of Faith American Brewing Co. Tavern.
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Looking for a Hero
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations of Chamber business members who are heroes in their communities and have contributed in meaningful ways to improve the visual aesthetics, fiscal health, economic strength, quality of life, or other aspect of our region.
The Chamber knows that successful businesses support successful communities, and is interested in hearing stories of civic success.
To nominate a community hero, describe how that individual and business has improved the community and the attributes that make them Community Heroes. Email nominations to info@delawarecounty.org or mail to 5 ½ Main Street, Delhi, NY 13753.
Awards will be presented at a luncheon in mid-November.
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Chamber of Commerce Week, September 9 - 13
As an initiative of the Chamber, the Delaware County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution at its August 28 meeting proclaiming September 9 - 13 as Chamber of Commerce Week in Delaware County.
The work accomplished by local Chambers of Commerce benefit the county through economic development, tourism promotion and community development programs.
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| 2019 Delaware County Chamber Week |
Local Chambers also work with business, merchants and industry to advance the civic, economic, industrial, professional and cultural life in Delaware County and provide residents with a strong business environment that increases employment, retail trade, commerce and industrial growth making Delaware County a better place to live.
The Chamber will celebrate the week by releasing a series of promotional programs and videos supporting local Chambers, their member businesses and their communities.
We invite you to join us in celebrating our local Chambers and supporting their member businesses by shopping locally.
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*** Member Event ***
Bob Wyer: Catskills Photographer
Documentary Film in Delhi September 14
Join the Delaware County Historical Association at 7pm on Saturday,
September 14
to view a new documentary film by Hancock-based photographer and filmmaker Art Pierson and Thousand Watt Productions - Bob Wyer: Catskills Photographer provides a fascinating look into the life and career of Delhi-based photographer Bob Wyer and his wife and collaborator Billie.
Beginning in the 1930s and continuing well into the 1970s, Bob Wyer photographed a wide range of life's activities, including school groups, graduating seniors, stores, hotels, farms and businesses, thereby providing us with a remarkably broad documentation of life here in the Catskills. As a staff photographer for the Oneonta Star and other local newspapers, Wyer was often also on hand to document accidents, fires and even, in a few instances, murders. Images from his years as both a free-lancer and as a paid photojournalist make up the majority of the images which appear in the film as well as
numerous interviews with local people who knew the Wyers.
Free admission.
Some images may not be suitable for all audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.
When: Saturday, September 14 at 7 PM
Where: Delaware County Historical Association, 46549 State Hwy. 10, Delhi.
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Deadline for NYS Mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention Training is Fast Approaching!
The October 2019 deadline for employees to complete New York's mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention Training is fast approaching!
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.
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Chamber Partners with County Departments to Honor Veterans
The Commerce is working with the Delaware County Veteran Services Agency, County Clerk, and business owners to thank our veterans for their service by offering discounts at participating local businesses.
The Honoring Our Heroes Veteran Discount P
rogram will launch in November.
According to Chamber President Ray Pucci, veterans' commitment to upholding and defending the principles upon which our nation is founded deserves the highest degree of respect and gratitude. This is a way for the community to honor and show recognition for our active service members and veterans.
Business owners who wish to partner with the Chamber to honor and show their appreciation to veterans by participating in the program, must complete
this form or call the Chamber at 607.746.2281. The Chamber and Veteran Services will promote participating businesses to local veterans and provide a poster that may be displayed in businesses showing their support
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Employers, Are You Looking for Employees?
Participate in the
Margaretville Job Fair being held on
Wednesday, September 18 from 3 - 6 p.m. at Margaretville Telephone Company, 61 Academy Street, Margaretville.
There is NO FEE to participate. Tables and chairs will be provided.
For more information and to register for the fair contact Deb Bender at the New York State Department of Labor at debra.bender@labor.ny.gov.
* Registration due by Sept. 13
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Chamber Check-In
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce staff were busy working for their members last week! Take a look at what we have planned in the coming weeks:
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| Chamber Check-In, Sept. 6, 2019 |
For more information visit delawarecounty.org or call us at 607.746.2281.
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Better Business Brainstorming Sessions
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*** Member Event *** United Way Community Matters Mixer in Sidney on September 19
This
John Eberhard Community Leadership Award recognizes a community leader who has had a significant impact on enhancing the quality of life and empowering the people of Delaware County.
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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:
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