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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce
Membership Monday
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Join us for
Breakfast on September 6, 2019
Friday, September 6, 2019
8:30 to 10:00 am
Kirkside Park Pavilion
Kirkside Driveway
Roxbury, NY 12474
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 Congressman Antonio Delgado, representing New York's 19t
h Congressional District. Representative Delgado is a member of the House Agriculture, Small Business and Transportation and Infrastructure Committees; and will update our membership on accomplishments and initiatives as well as answer questions from our members.
The sponsor for
this event is Ate-O-Ate Catering. Ate O Ate offers full service farm to table wedding and special events catering in and
around the Catskill Mountains. Located in the historic hamlet of Roxbury, Ate o Ate offers all levels of catering to accommodate your budget and customized event. From platinum high end menus and service, to barbeque with a bow tie, to a casual and fun off the truck event, Ate O Ate is touted as one of the Catskills premier caterers.
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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 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 September 11 at 11 a.m. to learn about this innovative new member benefit. You may attend the event at the Chamber office or online at
CLICK 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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Chamber of Commerce Week, September 9 - 13
As an initiative of the Chamber, the Delaware County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution at its August 28 meeting proclaiming September 9 - 13 as Chamber of Commerce Week in Delaware County.
The work accomplished by local Chambers of Commerce benefit the county through economic development, tourism promotion and community development programs.
Local Chambers also work with business, merchants and industry to advance the civic, economic, industrial, professional and cultural life in Delaware County and provide residents with a strong business environment that increases employment, retail trade, commerce and industrial growth making Delaware County a better place to live.
The Chamber will celebrate the week by releasing a series of promotional programs and videos supporting local Chambers, their member businesses and their communities.
We invite you to join us in celebrating our local Chambers and supporting their member businesses by shopping locally.
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Writers Festival in Hobart September 6 - 8
The Hobart Book Village of Women Writers Annual Writers Festival takes place Friday, September 6 - Sunday, September 8. Check out this promotional video by Chamber member
VeccVideography for details on the event and more information about how to participate!
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| Hobart Book Village Festival of Women Writers 2019 |
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Chamber is Delaware County's 2020 Tourism Promotion Agency
Chamber President Ray Pucci is proud to announce Delaware County's continued vote of confidence in the Chamber by its designation of the Chamber as tourism promotion agent for 2020, on August 28.
The designation is a testament to the Chamber's excellence in programming coupled with anecdotal evidence from business and lodging owners, sales tax receipt increases and the amount of traffic in our communities.
"The Chamber continues to deliver high quality, cost-effective, innovative and creative marketing and promotion of Delaware County, creating curiosity and excitement around a visit; and that benefits everyone in Delaware County," Pucci said.
Recent promotion and marketing campaigns included the use of commercial-length video "shorts", in collaboration with I Love NY, to give out-of-county residents a glimpse of life in the Great Western Catskills - including festivals and fairs, agritourism events, outdoor recreation opportunities and more, from the point of view of Delaware County locals!
Stay tuned for more videos, our spectacular 2020 Great Western Catskills Travel Guide and more visitors than ever in Delaware County.
"Our aim is to turn a weekend escape into a regular visit and maybe even a resident!" Pucci said of the Chamber's tourism goals.
For more information about the Chamber's tourism promotion efforts visit greatwesterncatskills.com.
Copies of the 2019 Travel Guide are still available. To request copies for display in your business, contact the Chamber at info@delawarecounty.org.
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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.
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Supervisor Training Classes in Delhi
CDO Workforce is offering Supervisory Training Classes at the Delaware County eCenter, 5 1/2 Main Street, Delhi on September 6, 13 and 20, 2019.
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s 9-hour course is divided into three 3-hour segments and will give participants an advanced foundation of management skills. Participants will be taught leadership skills necessary for any supervisory position.
For more information contact Maggie Gilbert at 607.832.5781 or email maggie.gilbert@co.delaware.ny.us.
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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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Employers, Are You Looking for Employees?
Participate in the
Margaretville Job Fair being held on
Wednesday, September 18 from 3 - 6 p.m. at Margaretville Telephone Company, 61 Academy Street, Margaretville.
There is NO FEE to participate. Tables and chairs will be provided.
For more information and to register for the fair contact Deb Bender at the New York State Department of Labor at debra.bender@labor.ny.gov.
* Registration due by Sept. 13
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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:
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| Chamber Check-In Aug. 30, 2019 |
For more information visit delawarecounty.org or call us at 607.746.2281.
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Better Business Brainstorming Sessions
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Nominations Sought for United Way's John Murray Eberhard Award
United Way of Delaware & Otsego Counties is seeking nominations for the 2019 John Murray Eberhard Award.
This
award recognizes a community leader who has had a significant impact on enhancing the quality of life and empowering the people of Delaware County. Nomination can be made by send no more than one written page with the nominees name and reason for nomination, by Sept. 3.
Send your nomination to: United Way of Delaware & Otsego Counties, 31 Maple Street, Oneonta, NY 13820 or email klorraine@unitedwaydo.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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