Third Thursday:
Chamber Connects with Congressman Delgado
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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 March 18 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 Congressman Antonio Delgado. Representative Delgado was elected to his second two-year term in November 2020. He is a member of the House Agriculture, Small Business, and Transportation and Infrastructure committees.
This event is sponsored by Margaretville Telephone Company. Margaretville Telephone Company was founded in 1916 and is proud to offer a "family of services" to regional customers throughout the Central Catskill region of New York. No longer known as just a "phone company", MTC has expanded services to keep everyone connected with: fiber-based high speed internet, cable television and telephone services. MTC made a conscious decision in transitioning to an employee owned company which fosters a local, community minded approach to business keeping the customers we serve connected to their communities and beyond. Learn more at MTCtelcom.com
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** Member Spotlight **
Susan's Pleasant Pheasant Farm
The Chamber shines this week's member spotlight on Susan's Pleasant Pheasant Farm in Halcottsville!
Susan's Pleasant Pheasant Farm is located at 1 Bragg Hollow Road in Halcottsville anchored by a small inn nestled next to a waterfall on the shores of Lake Wawaka.
Susan's Pleasant Pheasant Farm also rents kayaks, canoes, bicycles and stand-up paddle boards. Hiking trails are also available.
For more information visit them online, by clicking here, calling 607.326.4266 or email reservations@kayakingnewyork.com.
Please support the small businesses that support our communities! #strongertogether
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Delaware County Thanks Small Business Owners
Our small business owners weathered an unprecedented economic storm caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Join us, and our Delaware County officials, in saying "Thank You" for their endurance.
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FREE Social Savviness Webinar March 17
From Facebook to YouTube, TikTok to Instagram, Twitter to Pinterest... your business has plenty of options when it comes to social media marketing opportunities. Do you know about all the platforms that exist and the functions they serve for your business?
This webinar, to be held on Wednesday, March 17, 1 - 2 p.m. will cover:
- Social media platforms to consider for your marketing strategy
- The demographics of each platform's average users
- Types of posts that succeed on each platform
- How to use social media to grow your business
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Chamber Check - In
Chamber staff have been hard at work for members this week! Upcoming events include a FREE virtual Third Thursday: Chamber Connects on March 18 from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m., where featured speaker Congressman Antonio Delgado will conduct a Q & A about business-interests in the upcoming legislative session. For more information and to register visit delawarecounty.org.
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Chamber to Launch Ambassador Program |
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Do you have a lively, engaging, and proactive personality?
Do you have the confidence to make personal contact with any Chamber member?
Do you project a positive image for your company and the Chamber?
Do you have three to four hours a month to volunteer?
If this describes you, we want you to consider joining this new Chamber initiative.
Ambassadors perform several duties in the Chamber, but the primary function is to help promote the Chamber, welcome new members to the Chamber, and make Chamber events more successful and enjoyable for everyone. They are a special group of volunteers who help promote Delaware County business community and support Chamber functions.
As an Ambassador, you commit to participating in quarterly meetings, attend Chamber ribbon cuttings, grand openings and other events, greet new members, and encourage members to attend Chamber events, programs, and involvement opportunities.
The many benefits of being a Chamber Ambassador include opportunities to connect with new and existing members, meet business and community leaders, chance to promote business and community growth, potential media coverage, as well as personal and professional recognition.
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Save The Date
Virtual Job Fair May 4
The Chamber is partnering with DCMO BOCES, ONC BOCES, Otsego County Chamber of Commerce and Commerce Chenango for a virtual job fair to be held May 4.
This will be a great opportunity to develop your workforce and hire candidates who are ready, willing and eager to work.
More information to come.
Save the date!
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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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