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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 digital marketing and 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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Community Building, Business & Bike Racks
The collaborative effort of the Walton Chamber of Commerce with Walton town and village elected officials was evidenced on, Friday Oct. 25 by the positioning of bicycle racks at Veterans Plaza! The project will advance a healthy community and encourage bicyclists to support the downtown business community
Pictured are, left, Walton Chamber of Commerce President Tara Vitti and Walton Council member Patty Wood install one of two bicycle racks at Veterans' Plaza on Oct. 25.
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Delhi Telephone Company Donates $5,325 to Trout Creek Fire Department
A September 21 meet and greet held by Delhi Telephone Company at the Trout Creek Fire Hall resulted in a $5,325 donation to the fire department by Delhi Telephone Company. For each person who signed up for services between July 22 and September 21, Delhi Telephone Company donated $25 to the department.
Delhi Telephone Company brought fiber optic services to Trout Creek and surrounding communities. For more information about Chamber member Delhi Telephone Company and the services they provide, visit delhitel.com.
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New Chamber Director Elected
On Monday, October 21, Kevin DePodwin of Roxbury was elected to fill a vacant director position, created earlier this month when Cindy Pinney retired from her position on the board.
Kevin is the co-owner and founder of Table to Farm Tours, with his partner Lindsay Barton. Table to Farm Tours connects their customer with local Catskills farmers, distillers, cider makers, and farm-to-table restaurants through day and evening tours. Kevin and Lindsay live in Roxbury in a house Kevin's great-aunt purchased in 1937, and just had their first child, June Margaret, in September. Prior to Table to Farm Tours, Kevin's career has been in the public sector working in campaigns, legislative offices, and administrations. Kevin has a Master of Public Administration from Syracuse University and spent the last ten years working to save taxpayer money by implementing efficiency initiatives, overseeing strategic planning and project management efforts, spearheading performance management tools, and planning for and managing emergencies including hurricanes, snowstorms, and power outages.
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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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'Trash 2 Cash' - DelCo Recycling Open House on Nov. 9
Part "space-maker," part "money-maker," the Delaware County Solid Waste Management Facility will host an open house and 'Trash 2 Cash' event in partnership with the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, November 9.
There, people can tour the facility, including the composting and recycling centers - which have extended the life of the landfill and generates a quarter of a million dollars in
revenue annually.
The Delaware County Solid Waste Management Facility partnered with the Chamber to show residents and business owners how garbage is transformed into compost, watch leading-edge technology at work and how trash is turned into cash.
Join us for tours from 10 a.m. through Noon at the Solid Waste Facility - landfill - at 32230 state Highway10 in Walton.
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Hiring Our Heroes
Veterans Business Resource Fair on November 14
Are you a veteran looking for a job or to start a business? Are you a business looking for employees?
Join us for our 'Hiring Our Heroes' Job and Resource Fair on Thursday, November 14 from 1 to 3:30 pm at Sidney American Legion at 22 Union Street in Sidney .
Employers will be connected to a viable workforce consisting of veterans who are eager
to obtain employment.
Present information about your company and job openings.
Employers be prepared to interview applicants, accept resumes, and offer advice about how to prepare for employment with your company.
Event promotion is targeted to job seeking veterans.
There is
no fee to participate
, but registration is required.
A table with two chairs will be provided.
The '
Hiring Our Heroes' Job and Resource Fair will feature representatives from
the Small Business Administration, SCORE and local financial lenders.
This event is sponsored by the New York State Department of Labor, Delaware County Veterans Service Agency and the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce,
To register and reserve a table contact Debbie Bender at NYDOL at 607-432-4800 x101 or email debra.bender@labor.ny.gov.
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November STEM-Focused After School Program in Delhi
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Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Compliance Penalties
The deadline for complying with New York's Mandatory training requirement for combatting sexual harassment has come and gone. You still have potential exposure by not acting in good faith to complete this training by the end of the year. We are concerned that you may be facing penalties and fines that far exceed the nominal cost of the online training the chamber has sponsored.
Click HERE to register your employees for the training and to avoid the possibility of significant fines. The cost is $10 per person and well worth the investment.
The discounted pricing expires Oct. 31. After Oct. 31 the fee will be $20 per person.
The cost for not complying is huge!
Potential Fines:
Example: NYS Business with 10 Employees:
- Maximum Fine First Offense - $1,000
- Maximum Fine Second Offense - $5,000
THE COMPLIANT ALTERNATIVE:
Cost of Online Training for 10 employees = $200
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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 about the Chamber 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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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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