December 3, 2020
COMMERCE WEEKLY NEWSBITES
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Commerce Chenango will be closed December 24th - January 3, 2021 for the holiday. Be SAFE!
*The Weekly Newsbites will not be published the week of 12/21 and 12/28.
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Kerri's blog 'Keep Calm & Kerri On' - 'What's Cooking'
is ready for your reading enjoyment HERE.
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Commerce PROGRAMS/UPDATES/NEWS |
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Annual Workplace Discrimination & Harassment Compliance Webinar Offered
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Instructor: George Busch, VP of Rick Management, NBT Insurance Agency
All employers in New York State are required to provide sexual harassment prevention training, to all employees on an annual basis. Commerce Chenango is pleased to be able to offer the mandatory NYS workplace discrimination and harassment training for your employees - virtually. Members may attend free of charge and non-members need pay only $10. Registration is required. All participants will receive a certificate for their personnel records upon completion. Register: 607.334.1400 / register@chenangony.org (include your email address) by 12/9/2020. A Zoom link will be sent prior to the webinar.
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Commerce Chenango Hosts Lt. Governor Hochul
Commerce Chenango President & CEO Kerri Green hosted Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul in Chenango County earlier this week. After stops in Watkins Glen and Owego to talk to officials about their individual Downtown Revitalization Initiative projects, the Lieutenant Governor made a stop at the Chenango County Historical Society Museum, and took a brief walk in downtown Norwich to learn more about business concerns in the area.
“It was such an honor to be able to provide a brief tour of Chenango County to Lieutenant Governor Hochul. To have an opportunity to discuss Chenango County needs and concerns in today’s climate and economy with the Lt. Governor was such a gift. I appreciate the time she took to have these important discussions with me, and I look forward to continuing these talks in the future.” Read the full release HERE>
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The Chenango Foundation has some exciting projects and goals for 2021. If you have already gifted us a donation on behalf of Giving Tuesday, THANK YOU! We are extending our ‘giving Tuesday’ until the end of December in support of The Chenango Foundation that has provided initiatives like the Museum District, Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival, The Children’s Center, the Oxford CSD – General Education work Experience & Career Exploration programs, and Common Sense Thrift Shop. They have also initiated worthwhile causes like The Michael Weaver Memorial Scholarship, and Fueling the Frontlines. In addition, the Chenango Foundation has supported the Leadership Chenango program since 1989 with the most recent class graduating in October 2020. Make your meaningful to YOU gift today!
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Are you offering a discount on products and services for the holiday? Chamber members can advertise promotional discounts and services online at commercechenango.com by using your login. It can include images, descriptive text, requirements, contact information, and a term of availability. Check out the deal we have posted! Visit https://commercechenango.com/ and scroll down to see it!
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BOCES Entrepreneur Academy announces scholarships for women to learn how to prepare for business ownership. The 4-week workshop begins on January 5, 2021 and registration is required by December 18, 2020. Cost is $240. Fee includes meals and Workshop materials. Applications for the Women's Scholarship are available. For more information visit www.dcmoboces.com or call 607-335-1210. See complete details HERE.
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Chobani is hosting its 6th Annual Community Giveaway on Saturday, December 5th from 10:00 a.m. to noon or while supplies last. It will be a contact-less, drive-thru-only event. NYS health officials have requested all attendees wear masks during the event. COVID-19 safety precautions will also be in place this year. In support of the statewide health and safety measures to combat COVID19, Chobani is relocating the event to the Chenango County Fairgrounds, 168 E. Main Street in Norwich, a more spacious outdoor venue.
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Wells Fargo Advisors has announced a name change. Same great location, service, and people now under the auspices of 'Norwich - Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors'. Reach them at 607-334-3245 to find out more about their services.
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Chenango County Historical Society has announced their Annual CCHS ‘Parade of Trees’ goes virtual - Celebrate with us! Decorate an artificial evergreen tree highlighting Chenango County culture, history, and heritage. Inspiration may come from buildings, businesses, community scenes, festivals, landmarks, milestones, organizations, parks, people - anything that celebrates any aspect of Chenango County, past or present. (Chenango County themed submissions are encouraged, but not required.)
“People’s Choice” Tree Decorating Contest: Supporters of the Chenango County Historical Society (CCHS) can vote for their favorite tree by making an online donation to the corresponding Organization’s team page. Whichever page accumulates the greatest total by the conclusion of the contest will be deemed the winner! The winning page’s earnings will be split evenly between the Organization and CCHS. (Earnings from all other pages go to support the mission of CCHS.) Trees will be on display digitally from December 6 – January 6, 2021. See full details HERE or Visit the website.
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Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango County reminds you that there is still time to purchase a 'Light Up A Life' 2020 Ornament in remembrance of a loved one and to support the mission of Hospice. Please join them of this year's Light Up A Life Event, which will be a YouTube premier on December 10, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Visit the website or Facebook page for more information or to purchase an ornament.
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Did you miss the Commerce Weekly Newsbites last week? Visit the news page of our new website.
Quote of the Day: "When one door of happiness closes, another opens, but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one that has been opened for us." -- Helen Keller
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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce has announced their Community Center Holiday Wreath Decorating Fundraiser. These beautiful wreaths are now on display at NBT Bank - Bainbridge Branch or online on our Facebook page. Please stop in and help us out with our Holiday Wreath Decorating Fundraiser for the NEW Community Center. The highest bidder will be notified after 12/4 and will be available for pick up at Bob’s Diner. 100% of the proceeds will go toward the completion of the Community Center.
Bids start @ $15.00, and you may make a bid through Facebook by messaging the Chamber with your bid amount and the # of the wreath that you are bidding on. The numbers appear in the photo with each wreath. You may also e-mail the bainbridge.chamber@yahoo.com with your bid.
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Commerce Chenango would like to remind you that it is still mandatory to wear a mask and to social distance. RESPECT your friends, neighbors and families.
COVID 19 Update for Chenango County
As of 12/3 there are 51 active cases of COVID-19 in Chenango County, and 4 individuals are currently hospitalized. The Chenango County Department of Health confirmed there have been 652 total cases of COVID-19 in Chenango, and 11 confirmed deaths. The health department also confirmed there are 268 residents under quarantine, and 588 total recoveries. Approximately 45,776 tests have been administered.
Posted December 2, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces Winter Plan to Combat Covid-19 Surge in NYS
5 Targeted Strategies to Manage and Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced New York's plan for combating COVID-19 this winter. Over the past week, Governor Cuomo and the state's COVID Task Force has worked in consultation with global public health experts, local governments and other stakeholders to ensure that the plan builds off the lessons learned during the past nine months to anticipate and prepare for an expected increase in COVID cases and hospitalizations over the Holiday season.
Specifically, the winter plan consists of five targeted strategies focused on mitigating the spread of the virus and bolstering New York State hospital preparedness including:
Continue and Strengthen New York's Targeted Micro-Cluster Strategy while Managing Hospital Capacity to Enhance and Equalize Care;
Increase and Balance Testing Resources and Availability;
Keep Schools Open Safely;
Prevent Viral Spread from Small Gatherings; and
Operationalize an Equitable and Safe Vaccination Program
Are you in a hot spot?
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact our office or Chenango County Health Department. Remember to continue safe practices, wear a mask, wash your hands and keep your social circle small. Thank you to all the businesses and community members who have worked hard to comply with the guidelines to keep our community safe.
Travel Guidelines
The new guidelines are in effect that allow out-of-state travelers to "test out" of the mandatory 14-day quarantine. Check out what's different HERE.
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Visit the Commerce Chenango Job Board in the Community section of our NEW website for more job postings from our members. You can post your available jobs on our Job Board by using your personal login information.
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25% Can’t Remember Changing Their Online Passwords
Remembering Passwords: Close to 70% of respondents say they have more than one email address. And this, the report says, is making people remember each password mentally (55%). Others write their passwords down (26%) and use a password manager tool (19%). Based on this data, the report says people are most likely using the same password for multiple accounts. Moreover, the passwords are probably not meeting the advanced complexity measures to ensure proper password hygiene. Click HERE for Tips.
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