Exhibits and Inquiries Enhance Twain`s Elmira

June 2014
Exhibits and Inquiries Enhance Twain’s Elmira
Especially in recent months, Dr. Barb Snedecor has seen a surprisingly robust and welcome
growth in her Mark Twain markets. Dr. Snedecor is Director of the Center for Mark Twain
Studies at Elmira College, and she shared her story with the Chamber’s Board of Directors
in May.
The session was originally prompted by the opening of two new Twain exhibits this spring,
but those compelling projects have been accompanied by more interest and inquiries than
the community has seen since the 2010 centennial anniversary of the author’s passing.
Few writers enjoy the sustained prominence and reading audience which Twain still
engenders worldwide. Inquiries arrive regularly from young readers and veteran scholars
alike in dozens of countries around the globe. Beyond the increase in such international
Mark Twain
contacts this year, Dr. Snedecor’s Center, the Chamber and other Twain resources like the
Chemung Valley History Museum, have connected with many local and regional students and teachers, tourists and a rush
of travel and general news journalists. (Please see related story on page 3. Ed.)
Dr. Snedecor’s presentation celebrated the opening of the relocated Mark Twain Exhibit, which is now housed in historic
Cowles Hall, just steps away from the campus site of the famed Mark Twain Study. Placing Dr. Snedecor’s office and the
Twain Exhibit next to the octagonal Study will provide a more seamless and convenient opportunity to tell the story of
Samuel Clemens and his legacy in Elmira. As Dr. Snedecor explained, “Visitors will be encouraged to begin their visit at the
Study and then follow directional signs to Cowles Hall for a guided tour of the Exhibit.”
The Exhibit itself gives a unique glimpse into the author’s private life and consists of antiques from the Langdon Mansion
and Quarry Farm, family images portrayed in photographs and other media, and a bookstore. Staff from the Center for Mark
Twain Studies will be on hand to guide visitors and answer questions.
Mark Twain’s Elmira is the new exhibit at the Chemung Valley History Museum. It tells the story of Elmira during the time
the author visited Quarry Farm and includes a look at the local people and places that became key parts of his life and, in
some cases, parts of his books.
Museum Director Bruce Whitmarsh noted Quarry Farm itself was a somewhat remote hillside sanctuary for rest and retreat,
while the author’s study there was a place to smoke his cigars and get some writing done. Meanwhile, Kapproth’s Tavern in
downtown Elmira was a place to drink, socialize and shoot billiards.
“We wanted to bring all these parts together,” explained Mr. Whitmarsh, “to show how Elmira left a lasting mark on Clemens,
both as a person and an author.” Twain wrote most of his masterpieces while summering in Elmira for twenty years.
Both exhibits will be major components of the engaging Mark Twain experience for visitors this year. Other highlights include
The Trouble Begins at Eight spring lecture series at Quarry Farm, visits to the burial site and monument at Woodlawn
Cemetery and the Trolley Into Mark Twain Country narrated tours.
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Mark Twain Country
Tourism Leaders Tour Twain Country
While the Chamber’s Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) frequently
coordinates tours for travel writers and tour professionals, the tables are
turned each spring when the group’s members take a first-hand turn at
touring!
More than two dozen CVB members spent half a day visiting five
TLC Limo provided transportation for CVB members to tour local
Chemung County tourism businesses last month as part of the group’s
attractions last month in preparation for the upcoming tourism season.
annual “familiarization” tour. According to Reyman Clark, Co-owner
of The Starlite Room and the event’s coordinator, “Our team works closely to promote Twain Country, and stepping back
occasionally to experience our community through the eyes of a visitor really helps us generate new ideas and
partnerships.”
Attractions featured on this year’s tour included: Chemung Valley History Museum, Mark Twain Study & Exhibit,
Cappy’s, Arnot Art Museum and Splitrock Brew Pub at First Arena. A special thanks to TLC Limo for providing the limos
and drivers for the event.
International Journalists Visit
Three writers were buzzing with enthusiasm last month after wrapping up media visits
which were hosted in part in Chemung County! Tours were provided for a freelance writer
from Australia who contributes to a number of top-tier publications that include the
Sydney Morning Herald & Sun Herald newspapers, a literary agent representing New
York Daily News, and a writer/photographer team from Montreal on assignment for
Canoe.ca, a major Canadian online news site. The tours were coordinated by Finger Lakes
Wine Country and tourism offices in Chemung, Steuben & Schuyler counties and offered
to generate media coverage for the region.
Susan Edwards, Co-owner of Birdland
Brewing Co., provides a tasting of some
of the brewery’s finest for a writer and
photographer from Montreal.
Chamber Participates in NYC Media Event
Chemung Chamber staff teamed up with regional tourism staff last month to bring a taste of Finger Lakes Wine Country
to 23 Manhattan media heavyweights! Each year Finger Lakes Wine Country (FLWC) hosts a food and wine event in
New York City to share information on the region with top tier travel, food and wine writers and encourage visitation to
the region.
Among the media outlets represented were The New York Times, New York Daily News, Bon Appétit, Fox News Channel,
Travel + Leisure and Good Morning America.
Twain Country in the News
-Buffalo News/Mark Twain is a Good Reason to See Elmira but it’s Not the Only One http://tinyurl.com/o8st5u6
-The Constant Rambler/Stepping into the Mark Twain Study in Elmira, NY
www.theconstantrambler.com/mark-twain-study-elimra-ny/
-Wall Street Journal/Playing Twain’s Straight Man
http://tinyurl.com/pp42zqu
-New York Times/Hotels Embrace the Campus Nearby
http://nyti.ms/1gKsw4D
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Member News
Twain Burial Site Restoration a Welcome Eagle Scout Project
Mark Twain once said, “Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the
rest.” Fittingly, Twain’s burial site, the Langdon family lot at Woodlawn Cemetery in
Elmira, has received a thorough restoration project thanks entirely to the efforts of a
future Eagle Scout, his local volunteer group and the Five Rivers Council, Boy Scouts
of America.
Carrying out his Eagle Service Project, required to earn his Eagle Scout Award, John
Addiego of Big Flats Troop 87 worked with the management at Woodlawn Cemetery.
He then organized a group of volunteers to help him tackle the labor-intensive tasks
John Addiego of Big Flats Troop 87 .
involved in restoring the historic landmark and popular tourist destination. Volunteers
gathered over several weekends replacing curbs, resetting walkways and monument stones, and cleaning surrounding headstones.
“John’s project has made a visit to Mark Twain’s gravesite safer and more beautiful,” said Bryce E. Cuyle, Superintendent of the
Woodlawn Cemetery. “This reflects well on our cemetery and our city, and I greatly appreciate the efforts of this young man,”
Cuyle added.
The project started by replacing the stone curb along the road where stones had shifted through time. Every stone was dug out so
that the land could be prepped for a cleaner, smoother look. Roots were cut away, trenches were dug deeper, and gravel was laid
to support the stones. The curbstones, which are 18” long by 13” deep and 3” thick, were replaced and leveled. Stones that lay in
front of walkways were also cemented down for additional safety. The next phase of the project involved resetting the stones and
the monuments. With the existing cement bed in good shape, it was thoroughly cleaned and stones were leveled and adhered
into place. Volunteers then took the time to clean the monuments and the surrounding gravestones. Debris was cleaned up and
the lawn was raked.
The project was completed with approval and appreciation
from Mrs. Irene Langdon, one of the remaining members of
the Langdon Family. Life Scout John Addiego will be presented
his Eagle Scout Award later this year.
The Five Rivers Council Facebook® page showcases Eagle Scouts’
projects from throughout the Twin Tiers. Learn more at
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Since its inception in 1910 The Boy Scouts of America has been
the nation’s premier youth development organization with
more than 100 million youth and adult members. The local
Five Rivers Council, a United Way agency, serves youth of all
types across 10 counties in the Southern Tier of New York
State and the Northern Tier of Pennsylvania. Council
adventure camps Gorton and Brulé operate in New York’s
Finger Lakes region and Northern Pennsylvania respectively,
hosting year-round adventure and leadership development
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NYSARC Trust Services Recreation Grant Awarded to Chemung ARC
Chemung ARC announces that it has received a grant in the amount of $10,000 from NYSARC Trust Services Board.
These funds will be used to support the agency’s recreation program.
Chemung ARC’s recreation program creates recreation, socialization and leisure opportunities for people with intellectual
and developmental disabilities. People with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in the community are very
often socially isolated and lack the social skills to pursue a life with meaningful relationships. Chemung ARC’s recreation
program provides people supported with the opportunity to experience social interaction in an environment with
professional oversight where these skills can be taught. People who lack these opportunities often find themselves
increasingly socially isolated and secluded as their social skills deteriorate. Activities include bowling, swimming, dances,
Special Olympics and occasional day trips.
“We rely heavily on fundraising to support opportunities for recreation and socialization,” said Craig S. Mennig, Family
Support Director. “As raising money becomes more difficult, it is nice to know that our friends at NYSARC Trust Services
recognize the importance of these opportunities and show their support financially. Receiving this amount of money is
extraordinary,” added Mennig.
Remainder fund grants totaling $1,660,500 were awarded to support NYSARC guardianship programs statewide. A total
of $2,207,880 in grants were awarded in 2014 to support recreation and guardianship statewide. NYSARC Trust Services
administers supplemental needs trusts that enable people with disabilities to remain in their home and community while
retaining Medicaid services and other government benefits. Information is available on how NYSARC Trust Services may
benefit you: www.nysarctrustservices.org , 1-518-439-8323, toll free phone 1-800-735-8924 or e-mail
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Appleridge Hosts Kiwanis Fundraiser
Appleridge Senior Living hosted a senior ice cream sundae
social on April 27th, 2014 with more than 75 attendees.
Appleridge residents, seniors from the community and the
volunteers from The Kiwanis Club were invited to
Appleridge to enjoy the toe tappin’ tunes of the Joe
Cavallaro Band while indulging in ice cream with all the
fixings. The event raised money to support The Kiwanis
Club, a local group that performs community service projects to serve children. Photos of the Ice Cream
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1st Annual YWCA Rainbow Run & Walk
The YWCA Elmira & the Twin Tiers will hold its 1st Annual Rainbow Run &
Walk on Friday, June 13, 2014 at Eldridge Park from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
This event is for all members and ages of the community as a way to come
together to Celebrate Diversity, Encourage Acceptance and Take a Stand Against
Bullying with the belief that we cannot be complete until ALL persons can live
free of harassment and discrimination.
Volunteers throw non-toxic colored powdered paints at participants’ shirts and at the end of the race, participants will be
decorated with color, creating a visual statement of how our differences brighten our lives. The non-competitive event
includes pre-race activities, a 1K or 5K run/walk, contests & awards, t-shirts / color packets / race bibs / sunglasses / water /
food (for purchase from Eldridge Concessions), and music from Past & Present DJ Productions.
The event will also have a Blue Ribbon Award Ceremony, honoring students and adults who have taken a stand against
bullying in our schools and community.
Registration after May 23rd - $40.00 (T-shirts & race packets are not guaranteed). Registration forms are available at the
YWCA, 211 Lake Street, Elmira or you may register online at www.ywcaelmira.org.
For more information, contact Kim Stanton or Anthony Novakowski at YWCA Elmira: 607.733.5575 or
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the Manager of Marketing & Promotions where he specialized in multiple aspects of marketing
including digital outreach and social media communication.
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and values are things that I believe in very strongly and I am eager to work with our partners throughout the Southern
Tier in this new role.”
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campaigns & events including Canstruction® of the Southern Tier, Check Out Hunger, Empty Bowls Luncheons, Fill the
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Sweeney Enterprises’ Client Hosts 9th Annual Summer Youth Baseball Camp at Dunn Field
Young baseball players, between the ages of 5 and 13, have the chance to improve their baseball skills at this year’s Matt
Burch Championship Baseball 9th Annual Summer Baseball Camp, scheduled for July 1 – July 3, from 9:00 am – 12
Noon, at Dunn Field.
The fee for the three-day camp is $75.00 per camper, while a $5.00 family discount is available for each additional sibling,
after the first sibling pays the full fee. A youth baseball group rate, featuring three or more campers from the same family,
is offered for $60.00 per player.
Overseeing this year’s camp will once again be Pioneers manager, and longtime Sweeney Enterprises’ client, Matt Burch.
Joining Burch, on his staff of camp instructors, will be several players from the 2014 Pioneers team. As the manager of the
2007 Elmira Pioneers, Burch’s squad became New York Collegiate Baseball League Champions.
The former standout from Thomas A. Edison High School played professional baseball for seven years after the Kansas
City Royals selected him as their first round draft pick in 1998. Burch started Matt Burch Championship Baseball in
2005 to provide baseball instruction, so players of all ages can maximize their baseball abilities.
Applications for the 9th Annual Matt Burch Championship Baseball Summer Baseball Camp are online at
www.sweenenterprises.com. Registration forms are also available at the Pioneers front office on Luce Street in Elmira, as
well as Pastrick’s Sporting Goods and Hesselson’s. For more information about the camp please call (607) 769-5145 or
e-mail dsweeney@sweenenterprises.com.
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Chemung ARC Launches New Website
Chemung ARC is pleased to announce the launch of its new website www.chemungarc.org.
The agency’s new website provides an enhanced user experience and visitors will find extensive resources providing quick
access to information about the areas of support provided by Chemung ARC. Simplified site navigation and enhanced
search capability make it quick and easy for the visitor to find the appropriate information. Other website features include:
mobile browsing ability, employment opportunities with online application, and online donation capabilities in a secure
web environment.
“Our new website will provide a tremendous boost in our ability to provide awareness to the community about the work
that we do to support individuals who participate in our programs,” said Michael A. Doherty, Ph.D., Chemung ARC
Executive Director. “Donors and potential members now have the ability to make their gift through an easy-to-follow
application with the comfort of knowing their gift will be applied to the area that is intended with a prompt
acknowledgement received,” added Doherty.
Founded in 1953, Chemung ARC is a person-centered, not for profit organization committed to meeting the needs of
individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in the Chemung County area. The agency
provides quality supports and opportunities for individual growth for every person supported by means of education,
increased community acceptance and participation.
Chemung ARC supports more than 700 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families
annually. Learn more at www.chemungarc.org. Chemung ARC is a chapter of the state agency NYSARC, Inc. and is
nationally accredited by The Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL).
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REcycled Runway
A fundraiser for The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes, REcycled
Runway is set to return on Saturday, June 7th at 171 Cedar Arts Center in
Corning.
The fashion show, emceed by the inimitable Rick Pirozzolo and with live
music from Jose “Jogo” Gomez, features one-of-a-kind creations designed by
artists of all ages, using recycled or repurposed materials. Materials used by
designers in the past two years include plastic bags, feathers, warming blankets
from a marathon, CDs and DVDs, newspaper, old tarps, candy wrappers,
vinyl records, used videotape, and much more. Materials are sewn, woven,
glued or assembled in extremely creative ways.
One of the many creations made with recycled materials
showcased at the event. (Photo by Chris Walters.)
The silent auction features artwork from the region’s most sought-after visual artists, private concerts from high-profile
local musicians, tickets to the region’s premiere theatre and musical performances, and much more.
REcycled Runway benefits The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes (The ARTS Council), the region’s arts services
organization, serving Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben and Tioga counties in New York State. Founded in 1972, The ARTS
Council’s mission is to grow and sustain the arts in our region, working with individual artists, arts and cultural
organizations and the public.
Tickets to REcycled Runway 2014 are $45 for general admission and $75 for VIP (runway-adjacent) seats. Your ticket
price includes wonderful food from the Hill Top Inn, an open wine/beer bar featuring Finger Lakes wines and brews, the
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For more information or to purchase tickets, please e-mail development@eARTS.org or visit www.earts.org .
YWCA Elmira & the Twin Tiers Announces 2014 Tribute to Women Award Recipients
The YWCA Elmira and the Twin Tiers has announced the winners of awards to be presented at the 20th annual YWCA
Tribute to Women Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at the Elmira College Campus Center. The YWCA
Tribute to Women honors professional women from the private and public sector who work in the Twin Tiers and have
demonstrated excellence and leadership in their fields, and in the community.
Award recipients for 2014 are Lois Place (Tribute to Women Award), Caitlin Price (Youth Award), and Myra Stemerman
(Lifetime Achievement Award).
The YWCA is honored to have as this year’s Keynote Speaker, Dr. Katherine Douglas, President of Corning Community
College.
Proceeds from the Tribute to Women Luncheon benefit the work of the YWCA Elmira & the Twin Tiers, assisting
children, youth, families, and the community.
Individual and group table reservations (reserved seating only), may be made by contacting the YWCA Elmira & the Twin
Tiers at 607.733.5575 (236). RSVP’s are requested by Friday, June 6, 2014.
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HALO Branded Solutions is offering waived set-up
charges for fellow Chemung Chamber members
on their first orders of $250 or more. 50 Silver Oak
Drive, Horseheads, 358.5188, http://www.elisa
tetreault.halocatalog.com/
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Invisible Fence of the Southern Tier provides
Chamber members with $250 off a professionally
installed outdoor containment system. 2056 Grand
Central Ave., Horseheads, 796.5062, invisiblefence@
stny.rr.com.
Kylie’s Bakery Chamber members may enjoy 10%
off any purchase at Kylie’s Bakery. 1019 Pennsylvania
Ave., Elmira, 732.2539, www.bakeryelmira.com.
LaFrance Equipment Corporation will
offer Chamber members 10% off on new fire
extinguishers and service. 516 Erie St., Elmira,
733.5511, fire@lafrance-equipment.com.
M&P Windows offers a 10% discount for any
window replacement job, small or large. Call
732.2669 for a quote!
Nesco Resource will offer Chamber members $500
off a direct placement. 99 McCann’s Boulevard,
Elmira, 737.1010, jwellington@nescoresource.com.
Paul Davis Emergency Services will offer a 10%
discount on uninsured services. Call today for a
quote, 684.5111.
Paychex Payroll offers Chamber members 25% off
their first year of service. Contact is Kirk Haltiner,
khaltiner@paychex.com, (315) 877.1451 (C), and
(607) 797.1549, ext. 55707. Located at 4104 Old
Vestal Road, Vestal, 13850.
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.
Sam’s Club will offer Chamber members 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. 830 County
Route 64, Building 2, Elmira, 739.2883.
ServiceMaster of the Tri-Counties is offering
Chamber members $25 off any non-emergency
services of $150 or more. Those services can
be cleaning of carpets, tile and grout, upholstery,
windows, drapes, gutters, power washing, and duct
cleaning. Call 739.7236 for a quote. For more
information, visit www.servicemasterottc.com.
S&M McDonald Contracting offers red, black and
brown colored mulch for only $30 per yard. We
always load for free at our shop, or have your
mulch delivered for an additional fee. 767 S. Kinyon
Street, Elmira, 732.4034.
Swan & Sons-Morss Co., Inc. Save an additional
5% off all of the discounts to Auto & Home policies
such as multi-car, safe driver, good student, new
home, home renovations and many more currently
available. Preferred Mutual Insurance Company
sponsors this program. For a free rate and coverage
comparison, contact Mike Ferraro, 734.6283,
mferraro@swanmorss.com.
Swift Office Equipment Inc. Up to 45% off Ricoh
digital copiers, fax machines, printers and duplicators,
service and supplies on all makes and models. 2147
College Ave., Elmira Heights, 734.8155, swiftoffice@
stny.rr.com.
Tag’s Restaurant Visit Tag’s Restaurant on Route
352 in Big Flats and enjoy 10% off your entire bill!
Offer good on all food and drink items at Tag’s
Restaurant when you dine in. Not applicable to concert
tickets, events or Tagsylvania. 3037 State Route
352, Big Flats, 562.7683, jesse@tagstickets.com.
Twin Tier Imaging Systems offers up to 45%
off award-winning Toshiba and Lexmark digital
copiers, printers and fax machines. Low interest
leasing is available. 504 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira,
732.0330, twintierimagingsystems@yahoo.com.
The UPS Store offers Chamber members 25
cent color copies, 7 cent black and white copies
and 10% off all other services. The UPS Store is
located at 110 N. Main Street in Horseheads and
can be reached at store6273@theupsstore.com or
873.7161.
Vasco Brands, Inc. offers Chamber members 33%
off all Janitorial & Paper Products. Call us first for all
your Janitorial Needs. Vasco is a Jackals supporter
& supplier. 511 Budd Street, Elmira, 733.5566.
Watkins Glen International offers NASCAR
weekend tickets starting at only $65 with kids tickets
for as little as $10. Our newly expanded family
camping area makes The Glen more family friendly
- and affordable - than ever. Corporate entertaining
options are also available. For more information
or to order, call Rob Murphy, 535.2486 ext. 264,
or visit www.theglen.com.
Your Office Biz Inc. is now offering 3 hours
of Quick Books Training for $150. Regular price is
$225. For more information, call 767.6225 or visit
www.yourofficebiz.com.
Zeigler Florists, Inc. offers 10% off all flowers and
general merchandise. Cash and carry only. 31 Old
Ithaca Road, Horseheads, 739.3579, zeiglerflorist@
stny.rr.com.
Recent Events
Congratulations to the 2013-2014
Class of Leadership Chemung
Back row, left to right: Donald Miller (Five Star Bank), Christopher Coletta (Chemung Canal Trust Company), Chris Walters (The ARTS Council
of the Southern Finger Lakes), and Matthew Sharpe (Cameron Manufacturing & Design).
Front row, left to right: Chamber Board of Directors Chair Jan van den Blink (The Hilliard Corporation), Kurt Bartenstein (Empower Federal
Credit Union), William Kasian (Capabilities Inc.), Craig Harvey (The Hilliard Corporation), Jennifer Fulton (Mengel, Metzger, Barr & Co., LLP),
Lynzie Nelson (First Heritage Federal Credit Union), Jennifer Sczepanski (Chemung Canal Trust Company), Lori Richardson (Swan & SonsMorss Company, Inc.), Ed Steinhauer (Realty USA), Dianne Watson (Glove House, Inc.), Kelly Stewart (Stewart Agency, Inc.), Class Facilitator
Linda Lathrop, and Rick Carr (Chemung Canal Trust Company).
Not pictured: Michael Castellano (The Hilliard Corporation).
More than 90 Chamber members attended Leadership Chemung
Commencement on Thursday, May 1st at the Elmira Country Club.
The commencement was sponsored by Chemung Canal Trust Company.
Chamber Board of
Directors Chair Jan van
den Blink (The Hilliard
Corporation) and
Class Facilitator Linda
Lathrop, at left, present
graduates with their
certificates.
Class speaker Kurt
Bartenstein (Empower Federal
Credit Union) describes the
experience of participating
in Leadership Chemung.
Keynote speaker Pat Lambert
(YWCA Elmira & the Twin
Tiers) addresses the crowd.
Recent & Upcoming Events
Corning Community College
50 Years on the Hill
May 13th, 2014
•June•
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Elm Chevrolet Business After Business Reception
301 East Church Street, Elmira
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
$5/person*
Thursday, June 26, 2014
First Heritage Federal Credit Union
Business After Business Reception
Corning Community College hosted a reception for Chamber
members on Tuesday, May 13th at the Elmira Country Club.
Frank Zgola (All-Mode
Communications, Inc.)
networks with Nancy Rivers
(Country Inn & Suites).
110 Village Square, Suite 101, Painted Post
Four Chamber Event (Chemung County, Corning Area,
Mansfield and Wellsboro Chambers)
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
$5/person*
•July•
Thursday, July 10, 2014
Corning Credit Union
Business After Business Reception
101 John Roemmelt Drive, Horseheads
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
$5/person*
Chamber Board Chair Jan
van den Blink (The
Hilliard Corporation)
catches up with Dr. Kate
Douglas (Corning
Community College), at
right, and Chamber Board
Member Kathy Stickler
(Mengel, Metzger, Barr &
Co., LLP).
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Hilton Garden Inn Business After Business Reception
35 Arnot Road, Horseheads
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
$5/person*
*Donate a Door Prize for free admission to a Business After Business.
Register Online at www.ChemungChamber.org
• Email info@ChemungChamber.org • Phone (607) 734.5137 •
Corning Community College
President Dr. Kate Douglas
welcomes attendees to a
presentation on the State of the
College, sharing highlights of
Corning Community College’s
Strategic Plan and describing
renewal construction projects on
Spencer Hill.
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New Chamber member William Paul (Ferrario Auto Team) speaks to
fellow participants at the Chamber’s Council of Small Business
Enterprises (COSBE) program Networking at Noon on Wednesday,
May 21st at the Holiday Inn Riverview. Twenty member firms were
represented at the event, which provided attendees with the opportunity to
meet other members in a small group setting while enjoying a great lunch.
Utilizing informal networking, each participant was invited to
deliver a 90-second pitch about themselves and their organization/business.
Every member,
every time…
For
As we celebrate our 60th anniversary
in 2014, we hope you’ll take this opportunity
to become a First Heritage member.
It can save you hundreds of dollars a year in
annual banking costs. Plus total satisfaction
every time you visit, click or call!
Anyone who lives, works, worships, attends
school or maintains a business in Chemung
and Steuben Counties, NY or Tioga County,
PA is eligible for membership.
Stop by any branch, call 607-936-4667 or
visit www.fhfcu.org.
Federally insured by NCUA
Elm Chevrolet is looking forward to everyone attending the
Business After Business Reception here on June 12th, 2014.
Elm Chevrolet Co., Inc. ◆ 301 East Church St. ◆ Elmira, NY 14901
607-734-4141 ◆ www.elmchevrolet.com
Proudly serving the Twin Tiers for75 years
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Serving Local Business
for More Than 100 Years.
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2014 Newsletter
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newsletter in addition to the print version
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2014 Membership Directory Addendum
The following listings are additions and/or corrections to the 2014 Community Profile & Membership Directory since its printing. Please
keep the Addendum with your Membership Directory and use these member firms when seeking a product or service they offer. For
changes or questions please contact the Chamber by phone 607.734.5137; fax 607.734.4490; info@ChemungChamber.org;
www.ChemungChamber.org
New Members
Chapel Lumber Company
William Beecher
PO Box 4010
Elmira, NY 14904-0010
P:(607) 734-5221
F: (607) 733-4937
info@chapel-lumber.com
www.chapel-lumber.com
Lumber Stores
Daniel Yager Engraving/Design Service
Daniel Yager
1540 Maple Ave.
Elmira, NY 14904
P:(607) 426-6888
dan@yagerengraving.com
www.yagerengraving.com
Custom Premium Gifts & Promotional Items
Edward Jones
Raymond O'Bannion
1246 W Church St
Elmira, NY 14905
P :(607) 733-2223
raymond.o'bannion@edwardjones.com
WWW.edwardjones.com/enUS/fa/index.html+CIR
N=434117
Financial Planning
Elmira Hearing Aid Center
Timothy McCue
1100 Clemens Center Parkway
Elmira, NY 14901
P: (607) 733-4783
vitamann@yahoo.com
www.elmirahearingaidcenter.com
Health & Wellness
Express Mart Convenience Stores
Andrea Waldman
6567 Kinne Road
DeWitt, NY 13214
P: (315) 446-0125
andreaw@expressmart.com
www.expressmart.com
Gas Stations
Ferrario Auto Team
Don Ferrario
2472 Corning Road
Elmira, NY 14903
P: (607) 734-1681
don@ferrario.com
www.ferrario.com
Graphic Floral
Cheryl Gentz
Arnot Mall
3300 Chambers Road
Horseheads, NY 14845
P: (607) 731-1084
graphicfloral@yahoo.com
www.graphicfloral.com
Florists/Plants
Hair Hut Salon & Day Spa
Rosa A. Giammichele
2084 College Ave Suite A
Elmira, NY 14903
P: (607) 732-7448
Hair Salon, Day Spa
HALO Branded Solutions
Elisa Tetreault
50 Silver Oak Drive
Horseheads, NY 14845
P: (704) 996-0906
www.elisa.halocatalog.com
Custom Premium Gifts & Promotional Items
Hard Hit Productions LLC
Bruce Perron
455 Maple Ave
Elmira, NY 14904
P: (607) 738-7621
hardhitpro@aol.com
KLR Design
Kiersten Ray
246 E. Second Street, Apt 201
Corning, NY 14830
P: (607) 857-4266
Kiersten.ray@klrdesign.com
www.klrdesign.com
Design, Website Design/Development
NACITI ATM
Norman Ashley
108 Elm Street, Suite C
Elmira, NY 14905
P: (607) 331-6791
mratmbanks@yahoo.com
Penn Environmental & Remediation, Inc.
Jeffrey Walsh
13180 Route 6
Mansfield, PA 16901
P: (570) 724-1700
F: (570) 724-1780
rchampaign@penn-er.com
www.penn.er.com
Scott D. Moore Law Office, P.C.
Scott D. Moore
231 W. Water St Suite 204
Elmira, NY 14901
P: (607) 733-0333
F: (607) 733-0336
sdm@scottdmoorelaw.com
Smoking Vapors
Jake & Karen Miller
2080 College Ave
Elmira Heights, NY 14903
P: (607) 227-6416
smokingvaporny@yahoo.com
Time Warner Cable Business Class
Zachary Smith
3311 South Main Street
Horseheads, NY 14845
P: (607) 873-3369
F: (607) 739-4254
Zachary.Smith2@twcable.com
Communications
Valicenti Insurance Services, Inc.
Suzanne Valicenti
400 E. Water Street
Elmira, NY 14901
P: (607) 215-0242
F: (607) 767-6854
info@valicentiins.com
www.valicentiins.com
Insurance
Woodland Apartments
Bob Fivie
1833 W. Water Street
Elmira, NY 14905
P: (607) 734-9337
iyvee@aol.com
Apartments
WYDC-TV Big FOX
Mary M. Reed
33 E. Market St
Corning, NY 14830
P: (607)937-5000
F: (607)937-4269
mreed@wydctv.com
www.wydc-tv.com
Directory Changes
American Diabetes Association main contact is
Kris Alexich; (315) 448-8687;
kalexich@diabetes.org
Diane Vang is the main contact at Career
Development Council
Centre Concrete Company e-mail is
rbeirne@centreconcrete.com
Missy Goetschius is now
Public Relations Director at Chemung ARC
Email: GoetschiusML@chemungarc.org
P: (607) 734-6151 x122
Karen Ogden is the main contact at The
Chemung County Humane Society & SPCA
Postcentral is now Content Central (A Partners +
Napier Agency)
Haines Publishing is now Haines Local Search
First Arena replaces ELM Arena, 120 N. Main
Street, Elmira 14901
Marcia Hertzog’s email at Employee Assistance
Program (EAP) is mhertzog@familyservices.cc
Michael Steele is the main contact at First
Transit.
Tod Chadwick is the main contact at the Elmira
Colony Park Luxury Apartments
Email: tc@colonypark.net
F: 530.419.4451
Cameron Wisniewski is new owner of Grapevine
Distribution. Phone/fax/email unchanged.
P.O. Box 451 Horseheads NY 14845
The email address for Jay Carpet One &
Furniture is now jay@jaycarpet.com
Kate Roberts is the main contact at Paychex, Inc.
at 4104 Old Vestal Road, Suite 107, Vestal New
York, 13850; (607) 797-1549 Ext: 55725 ;
klroberts@paychex.com
Shred-it USA Inc is located at 8 Adler Drive,
Suite 3, East Syracuse, NY 13057
Lori Fursman is the main contact at
Stanton Direct Marketing, Inc
329 Shappee Street Horseheads, NY 14845
607-857-1345; lori.fursman@StantonDirect.com;
www.stantondirect.com;
Advertising – Direct Response
Sweeney Enterprises is now
Sweeney Enterprises LLC
607-733-9022 is the phone number for
Valicenti Advisory Services, Inc. at 350 W.
Church Street, Elmira, NY 14901
The Vision Center is now located at 298 Colonial
Drive, Horseheads, NY 14845-1401
Chemung County
Chamber of Commerce
26th Annual James V. Clune, Jr.
Memorial Golf Tournament
Monday, August 4, 2014
Elmira Country Club
Register your team today, tee off is limited
to 32 foursomes and fills up quickly!
Tournament Includes:
12:00 p.m.
• Captain & Crew Format
• Hot Dog Lunch
• Refreshments All Day
• Hole in One Prizes
• Closest to the Pin
• Double Your Money
• Longest Drive - Men
• Longest Drive - Women
• Skins Game
• Dinner Reception
Registration
12:30 p.m.
Shot Gun
Start
Cost per team is $500. Please complete registration on the back of this form
and return with payment to the Chemung County Chamber of Commerce.
Team registration is on a first-come basis.
Payment must accompany registration form to guarantee spot in tournament.
“It’s good sportsmanship to not pick up lost golf balls
while they are still rolling.”
~ Mark Twain
Golf Tournament Team Registration Form
Captain’s Name:
Company:
Phone:
Crew Name:
Crew Name:
Crew Name:
Company:
Company:
Company:
Please return this form with payment to: Chemung County Chamber of Commerce, 400 East Church Street, Elmira, NY 14901,
or fax to (607) 734-4490.
Purchase: Team ($500) ____________ Skins ($25)____________ Mulligans ($20)____________ Sponsorship ____________
Total Payment: __________
Payment Method: Check _____ Credit Card _____
Credit Card Type & Number ________________________________________________ Exp. Date __________ CVC# __________
Sponsorships (Please indicate interest below)
Participate as a sponsor of this annual event attended by the leadership of the Chemung County business community!
Sponsorship reservation deadline is July 17th.
If you are interested in donating a door prize for the dinner, please check here!
Tee or Green
Sponsor $200
(36 Available)
Cart Sponsor
$1500
(Exclusive)
Company name and logo
displayed on a 24’’ x 18’’ sign
placed at a tee or green.
Company name and logo
displayed on the fronts of all
player carts. Golf Ball
Sponsor
$300 (Exclusive)
Club House
Sponsor $300
(Exclusive)
Company logo on golf balls
used in the tournament.
Business must provide 128
sleeves of golf balls. Closest to the
Pin Sponsor $300
(2 Available)
Company name and logo
displayed on a 24’’x 18’’ sign
at a designated Par 3 hole
hosting the competition.
Display your company name
and logo on a 24’’ x 18’’ sign
placed at the Club House
entrance.
First Aid
Sponsor $250
(Exclusive - Sold)
Dinner Sponsor
$750
(Exclusive)
Beverage Cart
Sponsor $500
(1 Sold, 1 Available)
Company name displayed
on signage during dinner.
Giveaways invited to promote
your business.
Putting Green
Sponsor $300
(Exclusive)
Display your company name
and logo on a 24’’ x 18’’
sign placed on the club’s
putting green.
Snack Shack
Sponsor $250
(Exclusive)
Company name and logo
displayed on a 24’’x 18’’ sign
at the Halfway House.
Longest Drive
Sponsor $300
(2 Available)
Company name and logo
displayed on a 24’’ x 18’’ sign
at the hole hosting the
Longest Drive competition.
Water Hazard
Sponsor $250
(2 Available)
Just for fun! Display your
company name and logo on
a 24’’ x 18’’ sign placed at
one of two water hazards.