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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce
Membership Monday
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Join us for
Breakfast on February 7, 2020
Friday, February 7, 2020
8:30 to 10:00 am
Belleayre Mountain and Ski Center
181 Galli Curci Road
Highmount, NY 12441
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 o
ld friends, and keep current on what's happening in our region.
The featured speaker for the event is New York State Senator James Seward, representing the 51st Senate District, which includes Delaware County.
Senator Seward is the ranking minority member of the state Senate Finance Committee and will talk about issues that affect Delaware County residents.
Attendees are encouraged to take FREE gondola rides on "Blue Thunder" as part of the event.
The sponsor for this event is Community Bank, N.A.
Community Bank has branches in Walton, Delhi, Downsville, Fleischmanns and Sidney. For more than 150 years, Community Bank has put customers first. It's how they do business and what sets them apart. Community Bank staff genuinely cares about their neighbors and that shapes every decision they make - from supporting local causes to helping businesses and families succeed. Community Banks checking and savings accounts, credit cards, mortgages, personal and business loans and financial planning help people reach their goals and live their dreams.
Bank Happy!
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Help Us to Help You! Survey for Chamber Members
The Chamber is asking for your input on what you see as your needs for training and education in 2020 for you and your employees. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey. Our objective is to see how the Chamber can assist you in reaching your business goals through education and training offerings in 2020. Thank you for your time and participation.
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Chamber Check In!
Chamber staff have been hard at work for members this week! Take a look at what we've been up to and what we have planned in the coming weeks:
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FREE One-on-One Business Counseling Sessions in Delhi
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. To make your reservation for
Tuesday, March 31 (10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. or 2:30 p.m.) at the Delaware County eCenter, located at 5 1/2 Main Street, Delhi call 607.746.2281.
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Delaware County Counts!
The Importance of Participation in the 2020 Census
Delaware County residents will receive a mailing from the US Census Bureau beginning mid-March to be used to provide update
d and accurate population numbers. It is critical for residents to participate in the 2020 Census because population determines levels of federal and state funding, including funding for highway improvements, entitlement benefits, schools and libraries and more.
Sean Leddy, representing Delaware County Planning, with others, formed a "Complete Count Committee" for the county, spoke with Chamber President Ray Pucci about how the Census will be conducted, what residents can expect, what type of information is collected and why it is so important.
For more information about the 2020 in Delaware County contact Sean Leddy at Delaware County Planning by calling 607.832.5444 or email him at sean.leddy@co.delaware.ny.us.
The US Census Bureau is hiring and needs to fill approximately 200 part-time, temporary positions. To apply visit 2020census.gov/jobs.
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FREE Flashback Friday Performance in Walton Jan. 31
The Arc of Delaware County's Movement and Theater Group has been working very hard for many months creating an original theater production, 'Flashback'.
They will be presenting this play next Friday, January 31 at 5 p.m., at the Walton High School Auditorium.
Free Admission.
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Chamber Talks Expanded Cell Service, Workforce Development at Congressional District Meeting
Chamber President Ray Pucci, a member of the 19th Congressional District Small Business Advisory Committee met at SUNY Cobleskill on Wednesday, January 22 to present business community issues impacted by the allocation of federal funding.
Pucci asked federal funding be allocated to implement reliable, expansive rural
cellular service; for continued investment in broadband and workforce development,
and government intervention to ensure sufficient energy supplies for regional business development.
Pictured above are Congressman Antonio Delgado with members of his Small Business Advisory Committee. |
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State of the State in Otsego County
Delaware County Chamber representatives Ray Pucci and Lonnie O'Bryan attended the Otsego County State of the State event held at SUNY Oneonta featuring Congressman Antonio Delgado, New York State Senator James Seward, New York Assemblyman Chris Tague and local elected officials, who spoke about their 2020 goals, which affect the business community.
From left, Chamber President Ray Pucci, Chamber Treasurer Lonnie O'Bryan, Snew York State Assemblyman Chris Tague, Delaware County Farm Bureau President Duane Martin and Helios Care Executive Director Dan Ayres.
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Vendors Wanted for Home & Garden Show March 28-29 in Cobleskill
Delaware County Chamber members will receive special pricing of $100 per space!
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5 Hour Pre-Licensing/Defensive Driver Course in Delhi
2020 classes have been scheduled at SUNY Delhi for the New York State approved 5-hour pre-licensing course for drivers to learn the rules of the road and safe driving principles.
Classes will be held:
Saturday, February 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Monday and Tuesday, March 9 and 10, from 6 - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday, May 5 and 6 from 6 - 8:30 p.m.
Cost is $35 per person
Details about the location provided upon required registration with Office of Outreach & Workforce Development by calling 607.746.4545 or email outreach@delhi.edu
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*** Member Event *** Hobart Rotary Club Fundraiser Breakfast
The Hobart Rotary Club will hold its annual all-you-can-eat Country Breakfast at the Hobart Community Center, 80 Cornell Avenue, Hobart, on Saturday, February 1, 2020, 7:30 a.m. to Noon.
The menu includes country ham, scrambled eggs, french toast, pancakes, maple syrup, sausage and gravy, biscuits, coffee, milk, juice, and water.
Generous assistance will be provided by the Boy Scouts.
Admission is: adults $9, senior $7, children 6-12 $5, Under 6 FREE, Family $25. All proceeds benefit local Rotary community projects.
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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.
For more information visit us online at delawarecounty.org.
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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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