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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce
Membership Monday
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Join us for
Breakfast on November 1, 2019
Friday, November 1, 2019
8:30 to 10:00 am
The Old School House Inn & Restaurant
28218 State Highway 206
Downsville, NY 13755
Click here to register.
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 Erin Mason of
Bold Gold Media Group who will give a presentation best practices for social media use by small business.
Bold Gold Media Group provides community focused broadcast programming for the entire listening area and contribute positively to the growth and development of the region through the power of local radio.
This event is sponsored by Community Bank, N.A.
Community Bank is a full-service financial institution, offering all the things much bigger banks offer. But they have the one thing big banks don't - a passion for providing the highest level of customer service in whatever they do!
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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 Supports Early Warning System For DelCo
Chamber President Ray Pucci attended United States Senator Chuck Schumer's press conference in at the Sidney Municipal Airport on October 3 advocating for the approval of an Appalachian Regional Commission application to fund a county-wide emergency notification system for flash flooding.
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NYS Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli Headlines Chamber Event
New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli was the featured speaker at the Chamber's monthly business networking event held on October 4 at the Sidney Golf and Country Club. DiNapoli highlighted the impact of small business on the local and state economy, which provide nearly 40 percent of the state's private sector payroll
Pictured, from left: NY Senator James Seward, NYS Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, Chamber President Ray Pucci, Delaware County Treasurer Beverly Shield and NY Assemblyman Clifford Crouch.
NYS Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli presents Chamber staff Lillian Browne and Ray Pucci with a check for unclaimed funds for the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce in Sidney on Oct. 4.
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Chamber Premiers DelCo360, Local Matters
The Chamber is thrilled to announce its collaboration with Chamber member Delhi Telephone Company for a new all-things-Delaware-County cable program - DelCo360, Local Matters. Chamber President Ray Pucci and Program Manager Lillian Browne filmed their first episode on Wednesday, Oct. 2.
The show is expected to launch within the next two weeks on Delhi Telephone Company Local 1 cable channel. We hope you tune in!
Pictured, from left, are Lillian Browne, program manager at the Chamber, Cindy Menges of Delaware River Solar, who is a guest for the premier show, and Chamber President Ray Pucci.
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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
October 30 at 11:00 am to learn about this innovative new member benefit. You may attend the event at the Chamber office or online by clicking
HERE.
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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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Survey Participation Requested from Delaware County Businesses
Dear Friend in the Business Community:
For many businesses and organizations in our area, having an equipped, available workforce is a central goal. As public school educators, we have a unique opportunity to prepare our students for employment in your 21st-century workforce.
The New York State Education Department's (NYSED) Office of Career and Technical Education is developing a four-year state plan to improve career and technical education program quality.
Career and Technical
Education (CTE) comprises courses and programs in a variety of educational content areas: business and marketing, health sciences, technology, trade ad technical education, agriculture, and family and consumer sciences.
As part of the NYSED plan, the business community is invited to participate in a brief, 6 question survey. This survey asks for feedback and recommendation from the business community about the alignment of secondary (high school) education programs with workforce needs, and about work-based learning opportunities for high school students.
DCMO BOCES appreciates your participation, and look forward to continued growth as a partner in education and our region's economic development.
You can access the short survey by clicking HERE.
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Delaware County Clean Sweep 2019, Oct. 25 & 26
Residents, businesses and farmers can registers now to dispose of pesticides, chemicals, semi-hazardous and hazardous waste at the Delaware County Solid Waste Management facility by scheduling an appointment online at:
cleansweepdelaware.eventbrite.com
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This video was produced by Chamber member VeccVideography.
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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.
The cost for not complying is huge!
Potential Fines:
Example: NYS Business with 10 Employees:
- Maximum Fine First Offense - $1,000.00
- Maximum Fine Second Offense - $5,000.00
THE COMPLIANT ALTERNATIVE:
Cost of Online Training for 10 employees = $200.00
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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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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:
For more information visit delawarecounty.org or call us at 607.746.2281.
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Chamber Members Receive Commercial Advertising with Package Purchase from Bold Gold Media Group
Bold Gold Media Group is offering ALL MEMBERS a FREE week of advertising!! (That's a $750 value for 25 60-second commercials!)
In addition, any Chamber member who purchases a 3 month advertising package will also receive 20-percent additional commercials FREE.
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Autism in the Workplace - Free Seminar, Oct. 11, Oneonta
WHEN: Friday, October 11, 2019, 9 a.m. to noon
WHERE:
Springbrook's Oneonta Community Campus, 5588 State Highway 7, in Oneonta
Presenter: Janine Kruiswijk, Executive Director of the Autism Society of the
Greater Capital Region.
The Seminar will cover what the Autism Spectrum is, how it may present in the
workplace, onboarding and retention best practices, review of possible
accommodations, and addressing stigma and false assumptions about Autism.
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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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