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Walter Kent To Chair COSBE
Veteran Chamber volunteer Walter Kent (Walter Kent Funeral Home) has been
recruited to chair the Chamber’s newly established Council Of Small Business
Enterprises (COSBE). Mr. Kent is a former member of the Chamber Board of
Directors and has helped with task forces on various projects.
As Chair, Mr. Kent is working with Chamber Chair Bill Benedict, who championed
creation of COSBE. Both leaders are collaborating with Chamber staff to identify
leaders of COSBE’s three priority areas of programming. The three areas are Legislation,
Education and Connections. The three priority area chairs will be announced in next
month’s edition of Today’s Chamber.
Reaction to COSBE has been enthusiastic. “Members have already confirmed our hopes that COSBE would hit a
positive nerve in the marketplace,” said Mr. Benedict. “Walt and I are eager to assemble the leadership team and get
COSBE programming underway.”
Members interested in working with COSBE and any of its priority areas are invited to contact Julie McInerny at the
Chamber office: Julie@chemungchamber.org.
Chamber, County, District Look to Save Teacher Jobs
An informal task force of Chamber members is optimistic about the prospects for positive results from some pragmatic discussions with the Elmira City School District. The Chamber and business community in general share concerns which have compelled area school districts to tap reserves, cut programs and teaching positions and to put tax increases on the May 17th ballot.
“Education is crucial to our lifestyle and our economy,” observed Chamber Chair Bill Benedict (Magee Point Associates).
“While we cannot second guess the hard budget choices which districts have made this spring, we are encouraged about some
efficiencies of operation which Elmira Schools are exploring.”
Mr. Benedict noted the Chamber and the County Executive’s office are confident the district will pursue those efficiencies
which hopefully may save a number of teaching positions before September arrives.
“There are no guarantees, of course,” explained Mr. Benedict, “but we think the district’s administration and board and staff
may just make something solid happen.”
Beyond the current crisis, the Chamber is considering a longer term effort to assist school districts in the county, as they seek
new opportunities to meet budgets while continuing to improve education.
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“Business Before Business” Program
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
7:30—9:00 a.m.
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Fagan Engineers
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Alumni News
I am a graduate of the Leadership Chemung class of 2002-03. At the time, I had worked
at Corning Community College for thirteen years, but my family and I had just moved to
Chemung County. Additionally, I had just been promoted to the Office of Workforce
Development. I thought the Leadership Chemung program would be a great way for me
to: gain some additional leadership skills, become more familiar with my new home,
Chemung County, and to network with other emerging leaders. I was RIGHT!
Leadership Chemung gave me very valuable insights to the local region while gaining
leadership skills. Additionally, the contacts that I met through the program have been
invaluable and I continue to work with many of these colleagues 10 years later.
Since I completed the program, I have been promoted to Director of Continuing
Education at Corning Community College. I recently completed an additional year-long
leadership program for academic chairpersons, called the Chair Academy sponsored by
Maricopa Community College. Last year, I added non-credit training for additional
counties to my duties. I am very involved with several Leadership programs which assist
leaders with skill building and professional development.
Jeanne Eschbach
Director of Continuing Education
Corning Community College
My professional involvement with local organizations includes serving on the boards of The Institute for Human Services
and Schuyler County Child Care Coordinating Council. I am also a board member and membership chairperson for a
state-wide organization: the Continuing Education Association of New York (CEANY). I also coordinate Corning Community College’s involvement as a water stop for the Time to Sperr Race, a fundraiser to honor Trooper Andrew Sperr
and support the park built in his memory. My family and I continue to live in Chemung County and to be involved in
our community in a variety of ways. The skills that I gained through Leadership Chemung have been invaluable to me in
both my professional and my personal development. Please think about taking advantage of this opportunity for yourself,
your employer and your community.
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2010-2011 Leadership Chemung
Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 2010-2011
Leadership Commencement will feature George H. Winner, Jr. as Guest Speaker. The May 5th program will be held at the
Holiday Inn Riverview and will recognize the members of Leadership Chemung’s twenty-fifth graduating class.
FRONT ROW:
1) Chuck Belanger, the Sign Man
2) Deb Cram, Chemung Canal Trust Company
3) Marsha Romanski, Greater Southern Tier BOCES
4) Amy Ward, Elmira Savings Bank
5) Rebecca Frank, Greater Southern Tier BOCES
6) Allison Monnell, Chemung ARC
BACK ROW:
1) Linda Lathrop, Facilitator, Joint Education & Training, Inc.
2) Ron Shaw, Chemung County Library District
3) Josh Copp, Cameron Manufacturing & Design, Inc.
4) Shannon Matteson, Mengel, Metzger, Barr & Co., LLP
5) Sarah Snowburgh, Glove House, Inc.
6) Josh Proctor, Cameron Manufacturing & Design, Inc.
7) Josh Roloson, Cameron Manufacturing & Design, Inc.
8) Neil Couch, Chemung Canal Trust Company
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Member News
Play Ball with Sweeney Enterprises Client
Kieffer Honored
Spring is in the air, which can only mean the sights and sounds of youth baseball are not far
behind. For those players looking to improve their baseball skills, Sweeney Enterprises client,
Matt Burch Championship Baseball, this summer offers personal one-on-one pitching lessons.
J. Arthur “Archie” Kieffer was honored
at a recent Chemung County Legislature meeting, receiving a proclamation
from County Executive Tom Santulli
declaring March 27, 2011 “J. Arthur
Kieffer Day in Chemung County”, the
occasion of his 90th birthday.
The one-hour lessons with Matt Burch, the 1998 first round draft pick for the Kansas City
Royals who played professional baseball for seven seasons, are from July 6 through September
1. Burch focuses on the proper mechanics and techniques of pitching, while tailoring his oneon-one instructional plan based upon the youth’s abilities and skills. He looks to make each
lesson become both a fun and educational learning experience for the athlete.
The former three-sport standout from Thomas A. Edison High School is a member of the
Virginia Commonwealth University Baseball Hall of Fame. He holds several school records
for the three years (1996-98) he pitched for the Rams. Burch also received Second Team AllAmerica honors from Baseball America, Baseball Weekly, and the American Baseball Coaches
Association. He gained All-Star First Team honors from the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) as well as co-Colonial Athletic Association Player of the Year Award in 1998,
sharing the award with teammate and current Detroit Tigers third baseman Brandon Inge.
Burch managed the Elmira Pioneers for three seasons. His 2007 squad captured the New
York Collegiate Baseball League Championship.
To schedule a private pitching lesson, please contact Denis Sweeney of Sweeney Enterprises,
at 607-769-5145 or by e-mail at sweenenterprises.com.
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Archie has a long history with
Chemung County, starting in 1966
in the Building and Grounds Department and continuing to the present. Kieffer currently serves as the
Chemung County Historian. “Archie
can be seen around the County at
numerous events with his camera
preserving history for generations to
come,” said Santulli. “We are honored
to have him serve the community.”
Kieffer has authored four books on
Chemung County.
Appleridge to Host Open House in May
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Appleridge Senior Living will host an open house event on
Sunday, May 1st from 12:00 Noon – 2:00 p.m.
Scheduled events include a meet & greet with staff and residents, a tour of the community and refreshments. Tours of
the new model apartment will be given and visitors
will have the chance to win a $100 Visa gift card and other
prizes. Interested parties are also encouraged to inquire about
Appleridge’s move-in specials.
Appleridge Senior Living is located at 168 Miller Street in
Horseheads. For more information, please call (607) 7676190, extension 6661 or visit AppleridgeSeniorLiving.com
Member News
Paul Davis Emergency Services Provides Spring Storm Safety Tips
Spring is almost here and with it comes the threat for severe weather. Thunderstorms,
heavy rain, flooding, lightning, hail and tornadoes are all too common during this time
of year, and can cause significant damage to homes in minutes. Paul Davis Emergency
Services of the Southern Tier, a leading provider of fire and water damage clean up and
restoration services, offers consumers some safety measures to protect their family and
property.
According to Thomas Clayton, Paul Davis office owner, every homeowner should have a
disaster plan and a basic emergency kit for their family should a severe storm strike.
A family disaster plan should include where to assemble in the house when the storm
hits (i.e., sturdy interior room or basement) and the nearest designated storm shelter if
you have time to evacuate.
The Basic Emergency Kit should include: water, food, battery-powered or hand-crank
commercial radio and a NOAA Weather Radio, cell phone with charger, flashlight, first
aid kit, copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a waterproof container, sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person, and a fire extinguisher.
When faced with the possibility of severe weather, home and business owners should:
•Secure major appliances to the wall studs or foundation using “L” brackets.
•Inspect the roof and repair any loose shingles to prevent leakage from water and winds, and
remove debris.
•Repair siding, awnings, gutters, downspouts and brackets if loose or damaged.
•Clear yard of loose articles and debris. Keep yard tools, patio furniture, grills, garbage cans and
toys stored when not in use.
•Trim trees and shrubs to prevent branches from breaking off during high winds.
According to Clayton, if damage to your home or business is significant, contact a properly
licensed professional or company in the property loss restoration and emergency mitigation service industry. Look for certifications from The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration
Certification (IICRC).
Collegiate Baseball League All Star Game To Be Played in Elmira
The Elmira Pioneers are proud to announce that the inaugural Perfect Game
Collegiate Baseball League All Star Game will be played on Monday, July 18 at
Dunn Field in Elmira. “We are delighted that the PGCBL Board of Directors selected Elmira to host the league’s first All Star game. It will be a lot of work, but
the team can’t wait to put on a fun filled extravaganza.” said GM Jeff Kunion.
The All Star game program includes a pregame picnic in the new Texas Roadhouse Picnic Pavilion, with former Major League All Star Tommy John as the
featured speaker and a homerun hitting contest. After the game the Pioneers will
launch a Fireworks Show, presented by the City of Elmira.
Season ticket holders will have this game added to their package. All Star game
tickets and single game regular season tickets are now on sale at the Pioneers exclusive retail ticket outlet Jubilee Foods at 2898 Westinghouse Road, Horseheads.
For information about tickets for the All Star game picnic call the Pioneers office
at 607-734-2690 or 516-521-0206. You can also visit www.elmirapioneers.com
Arnot Ogden Purchases
Mobile X-Ray System
Arnot Ogden Medical Center Foundation
board members Frank Steed (left) and Missy Wayne (foreground) stand with Board
President Ron Allison after the delivery of
“Freddie the Fire Engine.”
The Arnot Ogden Medical Center
Foundation has funded the purchase of
a $45,000 mobile x-ray imaging system
dedicated for use in the hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care and Pediatrics units.
“Freddie the Fire Engine” is shaped and
decorated like a fire engine, which helps
create a less intimidating atmosphere and
puts children - and parents - at ease during potentially difficult procedures. The
NICU at Arnot Ogden Medical Center
cares for more than 360 premature or
critically ill infants annually.
Arnot Health, St. Joseph’s Hospital
and Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital
provide diagnostic, ambulatory, secondary and tertiary acute care, as well as
rehabilitative and wellness services to
the Southern Tier of New York and the
Northern Tier of Pennsylvania. The
three-hospital regional healthcare system,
an independent, not-for-profit organization, has a total of 809 licensed beds,
including 493 acute care, 231 long term
care, 40 physical medicine rehabilitation,
25 psychiatric, and 20 substance abuse
rehabilitation. The system currently has
more than 300 physicians from 50+ specialties. Arnot Ogden Medical Center is
an independent, not-for-profit, 256-bed
tertiary medical facility located in Elmira.
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Member News
Medicaid Medical Home
Realizing Positive Results
HUNT’s Savona Water System
Project Earns ACEC Award
Chemung County’s Medicaid
Medical Home, which is called the
Priority Community Healthcare
Center, opened its doors in March of
2010. County Executive Tom Santulli
reported on the success of the Center in
its first year. The Center currently serves
approximately 3,000 patients with a goal
to serve as the primary care office for up
to 4,000 Chemung County
Medicaid recipients. “If we applied
these principals to the target population
of 4,000 patients, Chemung County
could potentially realize $2 million in
annual savings,” added Santulli. “We
believe we could achieve savings in
excess of $4 million or 20% if New York
State allows us to fully implement our
‘Chemung Valley Accountable Care
Plan’ which was submitted to the
Governor’s Medicaid Redesign Team.”
The project that brought water to the
residents of the Village of Savona has
earned a Platinum award as an entry in
the ACEC New York 2011 Engineering
Excellence Awards. Those involved with
the project gathered in Corning to present
the award and celebrate the achievement.
Elmira Downtown
Celebrates 2011!
Intensive Journal Two-Day
Workshop Planned
The Elmira Downtown
2011 special events season
opened on April 14th with
“A Taste of Downtown”a downtown business
showcase in the Arnot
Art Museum.
St. Joseph’s Pastoral Care Department is
sponsoring the Intensive Journal workshop
on June 2, from 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. and on
June 3, from 8 am – 5 p.m. at the Mount
Savior Monastery in Pine City.
Upcoming events include
the volunteer programs Downtown
Clean Up and Operation Green Streets
on May 21st, the Elmira Street Painting Festival on July 9-10, the Twin Tiers
Jazz Festival on Aug. 20 and Farm City
Day on Oct. 1. Wisner Market, Elmira
Downtown’s signature event, will open
on June 2nd. Come celebrate 15 years of
lunch in the park!
For more information, please visit
www.elmiradowntown.com or contact
Elmira Downtown Development at
(607)734-0341.
At the ACEC New York Engineering Excellence Award
presentation ceremony for the Savona water system,
from left to right: Chuck Franzese, HUNT principal;
Gregge Harrian, Mayor of Savona; Tom O’Mara, NYS
Senator; Phil Palmesano; NYS Assembly; Joe Sempolinski, representing U.S. Congressman Tom Reed; and
HUNT principal Tim Steed, lead engineer .
Unlike a diary or unstructured journalwriting programs, the Intensive Journal
workbook’s structure and the interplay of
exercises create a dynamic process to
stimulate an individual’s creative process.
For more information about the
Intensive Journal program, visit
www.intensivejournal.org. Individuals who
are interested in further information or
registering for the workshop should contact
George Welch at St. Joseph’s Pastoral Care
Department at 607-733-6541, ext. 2425
or they can also register online at www.
stjosephs.org to register for the session.
The cost to participate is $175 per person.
Volanakis to be Honored at
The ARTS Annual Meeting
The ARTS Council of the Southern
Finger Lakes (The ARTS) will hold its
2011 Annual Meeting Monday, May 23 at
5:30 pm. The meeting will be held at the
Chemung Valley History Museum, 415
East Water Street, Elmira, New York. The
public is invited to attend.
The evening will include wine tastings,
hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, music, and
presentations of The ARTS Partnership
Award and the prestigious S. Roberts Rose
Award, awarded this year to Cathy Volanakis of Steuben County.
Tickets to The ARTS’ Annual Meeting
are $25.00 per person. For questions or
reservations, please contact The ARTS at
607.962.5871 x223 or email InfoARTS@
eARTS.org. Please RSVP by May 16.
For more information about The ARTS,
please visit www.eARTS.org.
Walk for Recovery Committee
Seeking Volunteers
Trinity of Chemung County is looking for
people interested in joining a committee
to coordinate their 2nd Annual Walk for
Recovery. The walk will be held on September 24th from 10a-12p at Eldridge Park in
Elmira.
Help is needed in coordinating the event,
and Trinity is looking for new ideas and volunteers to help recruit sponsors. If you are
interested, please contact Christie Speciale
at (607) 737-5218 or by email cspeciale@
trinityofchemungcounty.org
Mark Twain Country
CVB Tours Mark Twain Country
More than 20 members of the Chemung Chamber’s Convention & Visitors
Bureau (CVB) took part in a “familiarization tour” in April to gain first-hand
knowledge of local tourism attractions. The group frequently coordinates
such tours for travel writers and group tour professionals, but this time the
tables were turned when CVB members were the tour participants.
Laurie Desmarais (Near Westside Neighborhood) and Reyman Clark
(The Starlite Room) worked with Chamber staff to plan a four-hour tour
that showcased several attractions. According to Clark, “The goal for the day
was to step back and experience Chemung County as a tourist might, and to
appreciate what our community has to offer from a fresh perspective.” Desmarais added, “Although we work closely as a group to
promote Mark Twain Country as a destination, the inside knowledge we gained on the tour certainly left us better prepared to
recommend other stops to visitors.”
Attractions featured on the tour included: Express Café & Bakery, Friends of the Chemung River Watershed, Harris Hill Amusement
Park, National Soaring Museum, Harris Hill Soaring, Tanglewood Nature Center & Museum and Antique Revival. The group plans to
feature additional tourism businesses on subsequent tours. A special thanks to Chemung County Transit and First Transit for providing the
use of a coach and driver for the event.
Huck & Becky Help Welcome NYS Group
When the Association of Public Historians of New York State recently held their annual
convention in Elmira, they were shown plenty of Twain Country hospitality! Huck Finn
& Becky Thatcher from the Chamber’s Tom, Huck & Becky Ambassador Program were
among those who ensured a memorable stay for the 130 historians who participated in
the three-day event at Holiday Inn Riverview.
Historians from across New York State are joined by Huck Finn (Dylan Turner) and Becky Thatcher (Jessica Hoffman) in saluting Mark Twain.
Arnot Art Museum
Opens New Exhibit
Smithsonian Exhibit Opens at
Soaring Museum
Arnot Art Museum opened the spring
2011 exhibition ArtNow on April 15.
ArtNow presents three artists--Joseph
Girandola, Robert Bauer and Osamu
James Nakagawa--in solo exhibitions
within the framework of a larger program,
with each artist’s work displayed in a
different gallery. Girandola’s “Gravity”
features four grand-scale sculptural wall
pieces celebrating architectural wonders
of history; Bauer’s “Portraits” consists of
exquisite small paintings and drawings;
and Nakagawa’s “Banta” consists of
large-scale photographs depicting the
Okinawan cliffs of Japan. The exhibition
will be on display through September 25,
Osamu James Nakagawa
2011.
“In Plane View”, an exhibition
of 56 large-format
photographs by Carolyn
Russo showcasing the
aesthetic quality of some of
the National Air and Space
Museum’s iconic aircraft,
will be on display May 3
Mercury Capsule 15B Freedom 7 II
through August 5 at the
National Soaring Museum.
With close-up facets, sculptural forms and life-like elements, the
exhibit photos directs viewers’ attention to the often-overlooked
simple elegance of aircraft design. Russo exposes the bold colors,
textures, shapes and patterns that characterize diverse flying
machines and, with her lens, transforms technology into art.
Okinawa 012, 2008
For more information, please contact the National Soaring
Museum at (607) 734-3128 or nsm@soaringmuseum.org.
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“A Rookie’s Guide to Twain Country”
Highlights Chemung County Draws
New Chamber staffer Tara
Maxwell has started
writing a blog, “A Rookie’s
Guide to Twain Country,”
with the aim of discovering,
from the perspective of a
relative newcomer, all that
the area has to offer both its
residents and visitors.
So far, posts have included Nectar Floral Studio, St. Patrick’s
Day at the Hill Top Inn Restaurant, DeMet’s Candy Company,
Steele Memorial Library, the “Fragments” exhibit at the Arnot
Art Museum, and Elmira Downtown Development’s “Taste of
Downtown” event.
View “A Rookie’s Guide” at http://marktwaincountry.blogspot.com.
Suggestions for future posts are always welcome, and may be
made by e-mailing tara@chemungchamber.org or calling (607)
734-5137.
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Back to Sanity Organizing Service
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Jennifer Zimmerman, 426.6937.
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Bobby K Entertainment offers $100
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Building Block Private Nursery
School offers a 10% weekly discount on
full-time enrollments for first two months.
308 College Avenue, Elmira, 732.8800.
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Chemung ARC/Southern Tier
Industries will discount 10% on
remanufactured cartridges, scanning,
microfilming and microfiching services.
2028 Lake Road, Elmira Heights,
734.5775, www.chemungarc.org.
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Culligan Water offers new customers
who sign up for bottled water delivery
3 months of cooler rental and 200
cone cups free of charge. Culligan
Water, 1316 College Avenue, Elmira.
737.2748, jldavis@culliganwater.com.
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Downtown Health Club offers a free
30-day membership to Chamber members with a key deposit. This is a men’s
club only, located in the Mark Twain
Building, 147 W. Gray Street, Elmira.
734.3421.
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Executive Fundamentals, Inc. offers
a 90-minute, in-house sales workshop
entitled “Why Salespeople Fail.” An
ideal part of any sales meeting. A $500
value is free to Chamber members.
Limit 1 event per company. Anthony
van Dinther, President, 767.6830,
avandinther@sandler.com,
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Firestone Stores will discount 10% off
all automotive services, 5% off sale items
and 10% off all tires. Arnot Mall, Horseheads. 739.8765.
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Foxwin Farm offers 10% off all riding
lesson packages. Regular rate for 10
lessons is $400; Chamber members
pay $360. Regular rate for introductory
(one-time offer only) 5 lesson package
is $200; Chamber members pay $180.
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529.3455, www.foxwinfarmllc.com.
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Hatfield Real Estate will take $500 off
the listing commission on new house
listings over $50,000 in value. 2483
Corning Road, Elmira, 795.1443,
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Invisible Fence of the Southern Tier
provides $100 off a professionally
installed outdoor containment system.
2056 Grand Central Avenue, Horseheads, (607) 796.5062,
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LaFrance Equipment Corporation
offers 10% off on new fire extinguishers
and service. 516 Erie Street, Elmira.
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Leigh Ann Evans Interior Design
offers the primary representative of
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15% off their first year of service.
Contact Nicole Burnham, 345.5960,
nburnham@paychex.com.
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Rocky’s Auto Sales, Inc. says come
in, make your best offer and we’ll take an
additional $100 off the end deal.
2040 Lake Road, Elmira Heights.
733.1413, rocky1@stny.rr.com.
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Sam’s Club will offer a $10 gift card if
renewing or signing up with a business
membership, or a $25 gift card if renewing or signing up with a plus
business membership. Contact Tammy
Sortore. 830 County Route 64, Building
2, Elmira, 739-2883.
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Swan & Sons-Morss Co., Inc. save
an additional 5% off of Auto & Home
policies to all of the discounts such as
multi-car, safe driver, good student,
new home, home renovations & many
more currently available. Preferred
Mutual Insurance Company sponsors
this program. For a free rate and
coverage comparison: Mike Ferraro,
734-6283, mferraro@swanmorss.com.
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Swift Office Equipment Inc. Up to
45% off Ricoh digital copiers, fax
machines, printers & duplicators, service & supplies on all makes & models.
2147 College Avenue, Elmira Heights.
(607)734.8155, swiftoffice@stny.rr.com.
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Watkins Glen International offers
NASCAR weekend tickets starting at
only $60 with kids’ Grandstand seats for
as little as $20. Reduced prices for kids
and new family camping area make
The Glen more family friendly - and
affordable - than ever! Corporate
entertaining options also available.
For more information or to order, call
Danielle Beach, 535.2486 x403, or
visit www.theglen.com.
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Zeigler Florists, Inc. 10% off all
flowers and general merchandise.
Cash and carry only. 31 Old Ithaca
Road, Horseheads. 739.3579.
zeiglerflorist@stny.rr.com.
Do you M2M?
The Member 2 Member Discounts
program highlights special discounts
presented by members for members.
All employees of Chemung County
Chamber of Commerce member firms
are encouraged to take advantage of
Member 2 Member Discounts.
There is no fee to participate in the
program; the only requirement is
offering a minimum of a 10% discount.
The special offer will be printed in Today’s CHAMBER and also be available
in the online directory listing.
For more information on how your
business can benefit from a Member
2 Member Discount, please contact
Julie McInerny at the Chamber
julie@chemungchamber.org or call
(607)734-5137.
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DID YOU KNOW??
Southern Tier Contract can provide the same office
furniture as those “Big Box Stores”., The difference
is the services we provide for that same price!
www.southerntiercontract.com
KEEP YOUR DOLLARS LOCAL
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Managed Services
Network Solutions
Virtualization
Data Protection / Backup
Security Management
Disaster Recovery
Project Management
Staff Augmentation
Remote Monitoring
Unified Communications, VoIP
Wireless LAN Services
Storage & Server Solutions
Hardware & Software Sales
May 2011
Business Council Shows Support for
Property Tax Cap
The Business Council of New York State, Inc., joined with
members of the Senate and business organizations from
across the state urging the Assembly to act on a meaningful
property tax cap bill.
“Following an historic budget that put New York on the road
to economic recovery, the next step in the fiscal reform
agenda is to adopt the property tax cap already passed by
the Senate,” said Heather Briccetti, Acting President and CEO
of The Business Council of New York State, Inc. “The
Assembly must take action on this vital reform in this session.
Enactment of the property tax cap will send a strong signal to
business that New York is ready to grow and create private
sector jobs.”
In January, the Senate passed property tax cap legislation
which would limit tax levy growth for school districts and local
governments to two percent or 120 percent of the annual
increase in the consumer price index, whichever is less.
This sector also provides high paying jobs. Nationally, the
average pay for a biopharmaceutical employee in the US for
2009 was $102,341. In New York State, the corresponding
wage in this sector was $72,486.
The report also looks at the slow growth of this sector in
New York compared to other industrial states as well as
China and India. It provides a road map for what New York
needs to do, to realize the fruits of this opportunity. It
shows that this is a key moment in time when the New
York’s leaders must make growth of this sector a priority
because we are in a global competition for these jobs.
The full report is available at www.ppinys.org.
Labor Commissioner Addresses
Wage Mandates
Along with the property tax cap, the Senate also adopted a
mandate relief provision forcing the state to fund any new
requirements imposed on local governments or school
districts.
New York State Labor Commissioner Cathleen Gardner was
the keynote speaker at The Business Council’s HR and
Legislative Conference. During her remarks she spoke at
length about the wage theft law and how businesses across
the state would be affected, seeking to reassure employers
that the new wage mandates and penalties will not create
an unnecessary burden.
Biopharmaceutical Sector a Growth
Engine for New York’s Economy
The new rule, which went into effect on April 9, increases
civil and criminal penalties on private employers who violate
wage and overtime laws The rules also dictate how, and
how often, private-sector employers must provide pay
details to all employees.
Biopharmaceutical research and manufacturing holds great
promise for economic growth in New York. If properly developed and supported, this sector could be the engine driving
an economic resurgence in New York. That is the finding of a
new study by the Public Policy Institute, the research arm of
The Business Council of New York State, entitled, “New York
Must Step Up Its Game: The Global Struggle for Biopharmaceutical Jobs”. This report looks at high paying jobs emanating from biopharmaceutical clusters and the high multiplier
potential that these jobs have on the economy.
The report in effect lays down a challenge to public and
private sector leaders, labor as well as business, academic
health centers focused on research, as well as educators, to
take the steps needed to expand New York’s reach in this
sector.
It establishes biopharmaceutical research and the attending
job potential locked inside those clusters, as one of New
York’s best long-term growth strategies.
“To see just how important expanding this sector can be for
New York, for every life-science research position New York
creates or retains an estimated 3.458 jobs will arise,” said
Heather Briccetti, Acting President and CEO of The Business
Council. “In addition, each manufacturing job in New York
translates into 9.359 jobs. Therefore, the inherent multiplier
effect of biopharmaceutical jobs where melded into manufacturing hubs creates an engine for economic development.”
Read more on the Capital Business Blog at
www.capitalbusinessblog.bcnys.org.
Heather Jung Joins Government
Affairs Staff
Heather Jung has joined The Business Council of New York
State, Inc. as manager of government affairs. In that role,
she will expand The Business Council’s advocacy efforts by
spearheading the creation of a travel and tourism
committee.
That committee will work to formulate a legislative and
policy agenda to improve and expand the industry across
New York State. Jung will also work to increase member
involvement with the homeland security council and the
contract procurement committee.
“We are very pleased to have Heather join our staff,” said
Heather Briccetti, Acting President and CEO of The Business
Council. “She brings experience and energy that will add to
our government affairs team and support our advocacy on
behalf of our members.”
Material from The Business Council of New York State, Inc.
For more information, contact chambers@bcnys.org.
The Business Council • 152 Washington Avenue • Albany, NY 12210-2289 • 518-465-7511 • www.bcnys.org
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Thank you
RE/MAX Solutions and
Prudential Ambrose & Shoemaker
Hosts of the March 24th
Business After Business Reception
More than 100
Chamber Members
enjoyed the hospitality
of RE/MAX Solutions
and Prudential Ambrose & Shoemaker,
hosts of the March BAB
in downtown Elmira.
Business After Business Reception
host Tom Freeman (far right)
engages in conversation with
Chamber Chair Bill Benedict of
Magee Point Associates.
Up Coming Events
•May •
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Leadership Chemung Commencement
Holiday Inn Riverview, 760 East Water Street, Elmira
Sponsored by Chemung Canal Trust Company
Guest Speaker George H. Winner, Jr.
Breakfast begins 7:30 am. Program begins 8:00 am.
$25 per person.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Made in Chemung County
Business BEFORE Business Reception
The Hilliard Corporation
Hilco Division
1420 College Avenue, Elmira Heights
7:30 - 9:00 am
New Member Thomas
Clayton (near right) of
Paul Davis Emergency
Services chats with
Chamber Ambassador
Matt Curry of Verizon
Wireless.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Business After Business Reception
National Soaring Museum
51 Soaring Hill Drive atop Harris Hill
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Featuring “In Plane View / Abstractions of Flight”
Exhibition with catering by Classic Cafe!
Chamber Ambassador
Kristin Mitcham (far left)
of Chemung Canal Trust
Company welcomes New
Member Mark Williams of
Barton’s Adult Home.
Members were
treated to delicious
catered fare
provided by local
favorite Bernie
Murray’s.
•June •
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Business After Business Reception*
Bethany Village
3005 Watkins Road, Horseheads
5:00 - 7:00 pm
*Catering by Bernie Murray’s!
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
The Boys of Summer!
Chamber Night at Dunn Field
Come watch the Elmira Pioneers take on the Amsterdam Mohawks!
• Register Online www.ChemungChamber.org •
• Email info@ChemungChamber.org • Phone (607) 734.5137 •
Thank you to Ray Jeweler’s, DeMet’s Candy Company,
Express Café, Elmira Savings Bank, Chemung Canal Trust
Company, FirstAir, Wings of Eagles Discovery Center and
LaVere Media for providing fabulous Door Prizes!
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Business After Business & Business BEFORE Business Reception Admission:
$6 per person in advance for Members
$8 per person at the door for Members
$15 per person for Not-Yet-Members
*Donate a Door Prize for FREE admission to
the Business After Business Reception of your choice!
Business After Business Reception
May 19th, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
“IN PLANE VIEW / Abstractions of Flight”
Soaring Capital of America
An exhibition of photographs by Carolyn Russo showcasing the
aesthetic quality of some of the
National Air and Space Museum’s iconic aircraft.
Catering by Classic Café
Beverages courtesy of Seneca Beverage
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Chemung County
Chamber of Commerce
400 East Church Street
Elmira, NY 14901-2803
The mission of the Chemung County Chamber of Commerce is to represent the business community in the promotion of prosperity and the quality of life throughout its service area.
Serving Local Business
for More Than 100 Years.
This is Your Chamber.
www.ChemungChamber.org
Save the date for the 23rd Annual
James V. Clune, Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament!
Monday, August 1, 2011
Elmira Country Club
Register your team.
Become a Sponsor.
Contribute a Door Prize.
For more information, please contact Sue Panetta at
the Chamber susan@chemungchamber.org or (607)734.5137.