Mark your calendars for Tuesday, November 18, 2014 for the

August 2014
Recognize Your Outstanding Business or Organization
at the
Chamber’s 18th Annual
C om m u n i t y Th a n k sgi v i ng L u nc h eon
on
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Mark your calendars
for Tuesday, November 18, 2014
for the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce’s
18th Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon,
brought to you by our
Title Sponsor, Tioga State Bank,
and Event Sponsors, Loomis Tax Service and NYSEG.
This year’s event will be held
at the DoubleTree by Hilton Binghamton
on Tuesday, November 18, 2014
from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Join your co-workers and friends as we come together
for this long-standing Chamber tradition to give thanks
to all who give so much to our community.
We will enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal together.
Watch for more information to follow in the upcoming months!
Chamber Now Accepting Nominations
for Two Fall Awards
Each Fall, the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce recognizes both an organization
and a company for their extraordinary contributions to the greater Binghamton community.
The Recognition and Awards Committee of the Greater Binghamton Chamber
is NOW accepting nominations for two prestigious awards
to be presented at the Annual Community Thanksgiving Luncheon this November:
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Administration
Main Phone: (607) 772-8860 | Dial Direct: (607) 772-8863 + ext
www.GreaterBinghamtonChamber.com
Lou Santoni
Yvonne Glas
Patricia Ness
President & CEO
& Director , CVB
Ext. 330
Finance Director
Ext. 339
Certified IPA/
Navigator
Ext. 302
Susan Kuhn
Teresa Myers
Christine Stezzi
A dministrative
Assistant
Ext. 322
Technical
Coordinator
Ext. 315
R eceptionist /
Secretary
Ext. 300
Communications & Membership
A my Shaw
Debby Evans
Carol A rmstrong
VicePresident ,
Member Services
& Executive Director ,
GBEOP Ext. 313
Project and Event
Coordinator
Ext. 317
Development Manager
Ext. 321
Government
Relations
Brendan O’Bryan
Manager of
Government R elations
Ext. 316
Community Advocate of the Year: Nominees should be an
organization (not-for-profit or association) that has made an extraordinary
contribution to the improvement and/or enrichment of the neighborhood
it serves, or the Greater Binghamton area as a whole. Previous award
recipients include: Binghamton Mets Baseball Club(pictured from
2013, )Greater Binghamton Association of Realtors, Broome County
Community Charities, Downtown Binghamton Business Association
Catholic Charities of Broome County, Southern Tier Home Builders
and Remodelers Association, Gorgeous Washington Street Association,
and Broome County STOP-DWI Program.
Gateway Information Center
K athi Murphy
Jenny A rnold
Director
Travel A dvisor
Route 81N • PO Box 114 • Kirkwood, NY 13795
(607) 775-0156 • info@nysinfoctr.org
Convention & Visitor’s Bureau
Corporate Citizen of the Year: Nominees should be a company that
has made significant contributions and commitments to the Greater
Binghamton area through active involvement in events and community
organizations. The company must be a current member of the Greater
Binghamton Chamber of Commerce. Previous award recipients include:
Mirabito Energy Products (pictured from 2013), Hatala Orthodontics,
Lockheed Martin MS2 Owego, BAE Systems, Hinman, Howard &
Kattell, LLP, Horizons Federal Credit Union, Visions Federal Credit
Union and Security Mutual Life Insurance Co. of NY.
Nominations are being accepted NOW and must be submitted by
Friday, September 5, 2014. Nominees will receive an application
packet requesting more detailed information. Applications must be
completed and RETURNED by Friday, October 3, 2014. You may
nominate another company or organization or nominate your own.
Judi H ess
Gina Calisi
M aegen Eddinger
Manager ,
Tourism
& Special Events
Ext. 329
Manager ,
Convention Sales
Ext. 326
Sales
R epresentative
Ext. 328
For more information,
refer to the Nomination Form on Page 20
or contact Debby Evans at (607) 772-8863 ext. 317
or devans@greaterbinghamtonchamber.com.
Chamber Welcomes Patricia Ness
to Staff as IPA/Navigator
The Chamber would like to offer a warm welcome to Patricia Ness who recently joined
our staff as an IPA/Navigator. In July of 2013, the Chamber was awarded grant funding
through the NYS Department of Health via the Community Service Society of NY (CSS) to
provide in-person enrollment assistance for the NY State of Health Exchange.
In her role as an IPA/Navigator, Patricia will provide education and assistance to individuals and small businesses regarding options available in the New York State of Health
Exchange. Small Business enrollment is ongoing throughout the year, and open enrollment
for Individuals and Families starts again on November 15, 2014.
Prior to joining the Chamber, Patricia was a Human Resource Director for the Cortland
County Community Action Program.
If you would like more information or to set up an appointment,
please contact Patricia at (607) 772-8863 x302.
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August 2014
News
You are invited to attend
the Web.com Small Business Summit at the
Dick’s Sporting Goods Open on:
Thursday, August 14, 2014
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
En-Joie Golf Club
Upper Mound Tent located on the 18th hole
Local
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VISIONS.
This FREE event will focus on helping small businesses learn how to
successfully market their business online. We have an instructional presentation
for you — and our ambassadors will be available to answer your questions after
the presentation.
Registration and breakfast begin at 9:00 a.m.
Don’t miss this chance to learn more about online marketing strategies that
can transform your business, including design elements, eCommerce, on-line
marketing and social media.
The Summit is FREE to attend - reserve your spot
at www.sbsendicott.eventbrite.com.
Member Benefit: Reduced Credit Card Fees
“Dealing with someon
someone
one
local, making local
decisions, makes a
difference to us. We’ve
had no issues and quick
responses.”
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Broadway Diner
Endwell, NY
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receive by the VISIONS
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CONTI Jewelers
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Magic Needle by Yvonne
Endwell, NY
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There is no reason why you should be paying nearly twice what it actually costs to
process a credit card payment. And now you don’t have to. The Greater Binghamton
Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Infintech to bring our members much
lower rates through our combined group buying power. With lower fees across the
board, you get the savings that maximize your profits.
If you have a business that accepts credit cards, you’ll agree that processing fees can
be confusing and expensive. This doesn’t need to be the case. Every business can
control these costs through simple, yet effective action. Below are three tips to take
control of your credit card costs.
1. Pricing Structure: Identify and find out more about the pricing structure you
currently use. In most cases, a Cost-Plus pricing model will deliver greater visibility into the actual Visa, MasterCard and Discover rates and expose areas for
significant savings.
2.
Special Rate Categories: Many business types have access to special rate categories to promote more card usage. These special rates are available to charities, government, schools, child care and hotels, among many others. Find out
if these rates apply to your business type and make sure you are set up to qualify
for them.
3.
Enhanced Data: A good rule of thumb with credit card payments is -- the more
data you send with each transaction, the lower the cost. This is especially important with business and corporate card processing, where the fee for a single
transaction can fluctuate by more than 1%. By simply passing more information
with each transaction you can reduce processing fees by 30-40%.
As we continue the migration towards a cashless society, it’s important that each business
gains a better understanding of the electronic tender to ensure you’re not paying more than
you should.
Questions? Contact Carol Armstrong at (607) 772-8863 x321
or carmstrong@greaterbinghamtonchamber.com.
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Convention & Visitors Bureau
August and Labor Day are the unofficial signals that summer is coming to an end but
there are still so many fun things on the calendar we hope you join in!
August 1-3 marks the 30th Annual Spiedie Fest & Balloon Rally Expo. Experience
hot air balloons and the smell of spiedies cooking on the grill fill the air. There will be
music, games, arts & crafts, spiedie cooking contests, antique cars, and refreshments.
The event will be held at the Otsiningo Park in Binghamton.
Downtown Binghamton is always bustling on First Fridays (August 1 & September
5). The Gorgeous Washington’s First Friday Art Walk fills the streets of downtown
Binghamton with art, music, food and fun! What a great excuse to dine “al-fresco” at
one of the downtown eateries!
The Dick’s Sporting Goods Open will be held in August this year, on August 1517. This year’s field is shaping up to be one of the best ever and also features The Zac
Brown Band in concert on Friday night. The Annual Teddy Bear Artist Invitational
takes place at the DoubleTree by Hilton Binghamton on August 14-16 with leading teddy
bear and soft sculpture artists from around the world rally at this show and sale. The
month ends with the 40th Annual Reunion of the Southern Tier Antique Gas & Steam
Engine Association and Chris Thater Memorial Races. On August 22-24 you can step
back in time and see antique engines and antique tractors in the Town Park in Maine. On
the 23rd & 24th The Chris Thater Memorial Races move to their new home in downtown
Binghamton but will still feature professional cyclist and 5-K. This is the 31st year that
Greater Binghamton will host this event featuring elite cyclists and runners. Other
August events include the Rec Park Music Fest (10), the Binghamton Zoo’s Feast with
the Beasts (20), the 7th Annual Gusto! A Taste of Little Italy (22) and the RiverFest at
Roberson (23-24).
Labor Day weekend is August 29-September 1. Take a ride on a carousel or attend
the traditional Johnson City Field Days (they run August 28-September 1). The summer
ends with a bang with a spectacular fireworks display.
But wait ~ there’s more! If you want to make the season last a little longer, there are
some great events in September as well. The Zoo Brew (6), Blues on the Bridge (14),
Binghamton Restaurant Week (16-25), Endicott Apple Festival (20), and the RoberCon:
Roberson’s SciFi Convention (27-28).
For a complete calendar of events, please go to our website www.VisitBinghamton.org,
and click on the Calendar of Events.
Convention & Events Schedule
August • September • October 2014
Date
August 1 – 3
August 1 – 3
August 4 – 8
August 8 – 10
August 8 – 10
August 11 – 17
August 14 – 16
August 14 – 17
August 15
August 15 – 17
August 22 – 24
August 23 – 25
August 24 – 29
September 5 – 7
September 6 – 7
September 9 – 11
September 12 – 14
September 19 – 20
September 19 – 21
September 19 – 21
September 26 – 28
September 26 – 28
September 28 – 29
October 2 – 4
October 3 – 4
October 3 – 5
October 3 – 5
October 7 – 8
October 8 – 10
October 8 – 14
October 10 – 12
October 14 – 16
October 16 – 18
October 17 – 19
October 23 – 25
October 24 – 26
Approximate # of
Overnight Visitors
Event Spiedie Fest & Balloon Rally
BCANY Hoops Festival
US Golf Local League (USGLL) Annual Championship
Unadilla Valley Grand Prix Pro National Motocross
Mase Madness Basketball Tournament
Dick’s Sporting Goods Open Champions Tour
Teddy Bear Artist Show & Sale
Susquehanna Kennel Club Conformation Show
Broome-Tioga Sports Center Hillbilly Mud Bog & Music Festival
Rainbow Aviation Services Repairman Workshops
Susque-Nango Kennel Clut AKC Agility Trials
Chris Thater Memorial Races
Chenango Ice Rink Youth Hockey Summer Camps
BAGSAI Softball Tournament Fall College Showcase
Unadilla Valley Sports Center Grand National Cross Country
Security Mutual Life Insurance Advanced Marketing Seminar
BAGSAI Softball Tournament College Invitational
American Association of Private Railroad Car Owners Inc.
BU Romance Language & Literature Cfc. on Foreign Language
BAGSAI Softball Tournament 14U/12U Fall Round-up
BAGSAI Softball Tournament 16U/18U Fall Round-up
RoberCon: Roberson SciFi Convention
Broome-Tioga Sports Center CNY Motocross NYS Championships
Conference on the Environment
Amvets
USS Serling/Sector 7 Conference
BAGSAI Softball Tournament 12U/14U Pre-Columbus Day
NE Association of College & University Housing Officials
Electronics Packaging Symposium
NYS Order of the Eastern Star 2014 State Convention
Binghamton University Family Weekend
Greater Binghamton College Day
BU Watson School of Engineering Pursuit of Operational Excellence
Binghamton University Homecoming Weekend
Lions Leadership Institute
Lions Club of New York & Bermuda, Inc. Council Meetings
1,500
400
50
400
100
2,500
600
150
300
25
200
800
50
500
300
200
550
200
100
450
450
150
200
150
150
500
450
75
100
700
1,000
225
200
450
50
50
Convention Scoreboard 2014
On June 23, 2014, the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce hosted a coalition
of groups representing local governments, school districts, and businesses, to express its
disappointment with a lack of mandate relief measures in New York State.
The Let NY Work coalition news conference highlighted a six-point agenda designed
to achieve mandate relief. The six measures include: freezing step increases when contracts expire; controlling construction costs on public/private projects; providing portable
pension benefits; redefining compulsory arbitration; capping health insurance costs; and
prohibiting new unfunded mandates.
“It’s important for people to understand that without significant mandate relief coming
from our elected officials in the Senate, in the Assembly and out of the Governor’s office,
we will see services slashed at the municipal level,” said Brian Sampson, executive director of Unshackle Upstate. “It will take you longer to fix roads, it will take you longer to fix
pot holes, and it will take you longer to fix bridges.”
“We’re not trying to turn the world on its head,” said Peter Baynes, executive director
of the New York State Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officials. “We’re just trying
to make reasonable changes that would have an important effect.”
“We get the promise of no additional requirements, but the reality is we’re still required
to do more, yet revenues continue to be less than they were over 5 years ago.” Said Jason
Andrews, Superintendent, Windsor Central School District.
“27 states in the United States have passed laws that make it unlawful for the legislature to pass unfunded or underfunded mandates,” said Carolyn Price, supervisor for the
town of Windsor, “New York needs to do this.”
Also discussed during the program was the State’s untapped potential revenue
source with Natural Gas Development. Lou Santoni, president and CEO of the Greater
Binghamton Chamber of Commerce said the chamber remains in favor of responsible gas
drilling. “People say don’t complain unless you’ve got a possible solution to the problem,” Santoni said. “I think we’ve got a lot of solutions… we have a possible solution
here in the Southern Tier.”
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49,981
$22,805,467
If you are interested in offering discounts and becoming part of our
Give Away List sent to Meeting & Event Planners, please contact
the Greater Binghamton Convention & Visitors Bureau at 772-8860.
Meeting & Event Planners are sent offerings 90 days in advance.
VisitBinghamton.org
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BLI Alumni Association Presents
Annual Report & Elects New Board Members/Officers
The BLI Alumni Association held its Annual Breakfast Meeting on June 26,
2014 at the Binghamton Club.
The BLI Alumni Association President, Sandy Watkins, recognized three
outstanding board members that retired this year, including:
Scott Engleman ‘10, Greg Lesko ‘08 and Yvonne Nowakowski ‘10.
We also thanked board
member Denise Mughetti
‘12 who left the board
during the past year.
The following individuals
completed their first term
in June, 2014 and were
nominated for a second
term: Kathy Jaros ‘12, Susan
Johnson ‘08, Lisa Kost ‘98,
Mike Mercincavage ‘01,
Jeff Pilarchik ‘11 and Steve
Thesier ‘12.
The following individual
was nominated for his first
term on the Board: Joe Sellepak ‘09.
The following individuals were selected to represent the Class of 2014 and
will begin serving their first term: Marisa Colonna-Garrow, Danielle Furey
Britton and Dave Hansen.
The continuing board members for 2014-2015 include: Shelley Bierwiler ‘13,
Susan Christensen ‘11, Jason Fiume ‘11, Lisa Gross ‘05, Anne Kinney ‘11, Toni
Lehr ‘13, Anthony Mazzatti ‘13, Patty Rando ‘12, Amy Shaw ‘06 (ex officio),
Shari Sterling ‘13, Crystal Terrell ‘12 and Sandy Watkins ‘03 (ex officio).
At the Annual Meeting, the BLI Alumni Association President, Sandy
Watkins, presented the Annual President’s Report:
President’s Report
2013-14
“BLI Proud”……that’s the tagline I personally adopted this year as I believe
it summarizes how all our alumni feel about the Broome Leadership Institute
(BLI) and its Alumni Association.
Let me begin by thanking the BLIAA Officers for 2013-2014: Jason Fiume,
Vice President; Jeff Pilarchik, Treasurer; and Yvonne Nowakowski, Secretary.
You’ve all been very supportive and dedicated to your respective roles. It’s been
a pleasure working with you and all the BLIAA board members this year.
One of my first official duties was to conduct a “New Board Member
Orientation” in July 2013 and I was so pleased that all six new board members
attended and signed up for various committees.
Early in the program year, the board awarded a $500 scholarship to each of the
three scholarship applicants for the BLI Class of 2014. On behalf of the board,
we offer our sincere thanks to the many alumni who contributed to the BLI
Scholarship Fund in Memory of Michelle Curtin, Class of 2008. Please see
the list in this Annual Report of those who contributed thus far to the scholarship
fund for the BLI Class of 2015.
Thanks to the efforts of Lisa Gross (‘05) and the Leadership Events (Updates)
Committee, we increased the number of the “mini BLI sessions” from four to
six this year. ALL alumni are encouraged to attend the Leadership Updates to
get a behind the scenes look into businesses and organizations you might not
have seen otherwise and have an opportunity to network with fellow alumni.
The Membership Committee, also chaired by Lisa Gross (’05), worked
diligently on the 2014 Membership Campaign to reach the goal of 135 paid
members in the BLIAA.
Our Communications Committee, chaired by Jason Fiume (‘11), forged ahead
to work on developing a BLIAA website. We continue to maintain a presence
on Facebook and LinkedIn and encourage our alumni to “like” or “connect” to
both social and professional media sites. The committee facilitated the selection
process for the “2nd Annual BLI Alumni of Distinction Award”. Our deepest
thanks to Greg Lesko (’08), Immediate Past President, for coordinating the
“BLI Alumni Spotlight” featured in every available ChambeReport over the last
several years. Great job, Greg!!!
NEW THIS YEAR…..the Communications and Membership Committees
organized a “BLIAA Membership Mixer” in February at Remlik’s to kick off the
2014 Membership Campaign.
This report would not be complete without expressing our sincere gratitude
to Amy Shaw (’06), Executive Director of the Greater Binghamton Education
Outreach Program (GBEOP), which oversees the BLI program. Amy is the
“glue” that keeps both BLI and the BLIAA together. She also chaired the BLI
Connection, which includes two important BLIAA sponsored events:
• “Speed Networking for a Cause!” was held on March 27 at the
Holiday Inn Binghamton. The board decided to change the format
of our traditional “Community Service Fair” and try something
new this year.
• A Workshop for Non-Profits was held on June 24 at the
DoubleTree by Hilton Binghamton. The half-day workshop titled
“The Board Building Cycle: Nine Steps to Finding, Recruiting,
and Engaging Non-Profit Board Members” was presented by a
representative from BoardSource, thanks to a grant from the Hoyt
Foundation.
While Amy and her family faced some serious personal challenges this year,
members of the BLIAA Board of Directors offered their support in a variety of ways
and I thank them for their kind generosity and willingness to lend a helping hand.
Canstruction® of the Southern Tier – Broome County, chaired by Susan
Christensen (’11), was organized in conjunction with the Food Bank of
the Southern Tier (FBST) and CHOW (the Community Hunger Outreach
Warehouse), a program of the Broome County Council of Churches. This
inaugural event, hosted by the BLIAA, was held during the week of March 2330, 2014 at the Oakdale Mall, Johnson City and was deemed a huge success.
Ten local teams participated in the competition and created giant structures
from full cans of food. Sponsors raised more than $15,000 to benefit CHOW
and the FBST’s Back Pack Program, and 21,349 cans of food (or 17,791 meals)
were donated to CHOW. Our thanks goes out to Visions Federal Credit Union
for being the marquee sponsor ($15,000 over three years) and also to the BLIAA
for their $500 sponsorship. Sue received the “CAN-DO” Award and the FBST
and CHOW presented the BLIAA with a Certificate of Appreciation, which is on
display in the Chamber office. We received extensive media coverage and I wrote
a “Letter to the Editor” for the Press & Sun-Bulletin.
Congratulations to the BLI Class of 2014 who graduated on March 20 at the
Binghamton Country Club. I had the honor and privilege of addressing the
class and presenting them with their pin and certificate. Also, kudos to them
for sponsoring a “Trivia Night” fundraiser on April 26 at the Sons of Italy in
Endicott to benefit “OurSpace at Rec Park”, an initiative of the Magic Paintbrush
Project.
Finally, I would like to thank our three out-going board members for their
dedication and commitment to the BLIAA Board of Directors. Yvonne
Nowakowski (’10), who served as Secretary for several years; Scott Engleman
(’10), who enabled us to hold “paperless” meetings by bringing his laptop to
project agenda items; and, of course, Greg Lesko (’08), Immediate Past President
and Nominating Committee Chair, for his guidance in keeping us on the right
path. Although we will miss your presence and participation, I hope you will
spread the good word about the BLIAA and consider serving on a committee in
the future.
Thank you all for giving me the opportunity to serve as President of the BLIAA
Board of Directors. It’s been an honor and a privilege to help lead a true
“working board” and I’m proud of all we’ve accomplished together this year.
BLI is a very successful six month community leadership program for adult professionals that began in 1988. This county-wide program seeks to foster a network of leaders
who are committed to understanding and improving the quality of living in our region. BLI graduates benefit from: enhanced leadership skills, a network of community contacts,
an increased understanding and awareness of community issues and new friendships and working relationships. The program runs from September to March
and accepts twenty members for each class. For more information, contact Amy Shaw at (607) 772-8863 x313 or ashaw@greaterbinghamtonchamber.com.
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Incoming President Jason Fiume thanked
Sandy Watkins for serving as our BLI
Alumni President for the past year. Sandy
kept our group focused and on task and we
will certainly miss her leadership. Jason
presented Sandy with a jacket sporting the
BLI logo.
Lastly, we are pleased to announce our newly
elected Officers for the coming year. They
include:
• President: Jason Fiume
• Vice President: Shari Sterling
• Secretary: Anne Kinney
• Treasurer: Jeff Pilarchik
BLI Alumni Association Awards
BLI Alumni of Distinction Award
BLI Alumni Board Member, Mike Mercincavage ‘01, presented the second
annual BLI “Alumni of Distinction Award” to Jeffrey Lake, Regional
President of NBT Bank. The Alumni of Distinction award recognized Lake,
a Class of 1990 BLI Graduate, for his leadership excellence and outstanding
community service. The award also recognized his extraordinary commitment
to influence and expand civic engagement, promote opportunities for
involvement and for making a recognizable impact in our area.
In addition to the award presentation,
representatives from the BLI Class of 2014
presented a check to the “OurSpace at Rec
Park” project. The OurSpace project is an
important community initiative that seeks
to revitalize Recreation Park in the City of
Binghamton, with the focus on accessibility
for individuals of all ages and needs. The
2014 class held an April fundraiser to benefit
the project and set a BLI Class record with
their fundraising total with over $5,500!
To request a copy of the BLI Alumni
Association 2013-2014 Annual Report,
contact Amy Shaw at (607) 772-8863 x313 or
ashaw@greaterbinghamtonchamber.com.
REMEMBER…BLI Alumni
Make Great Board Members
Request your copy
of the 2014 BLI Yearbook and Alumni Directory today
from Amy Shaw at (607) 772-8863 x313
or ashaw@greaterbinghamtonchamber.com.
BLI Alumni Spotlight
The BLI Alumni Spotlight is a feature
developed by the Communications Committee
of the BLI Alumni Association Board of Directors.
Name: Megan E. Curinga
BLI Graduation Year: 2010
Company/Organization: Hinman, Howard
& Kattell, LLP
Job Title: Partner
E-mail address: mcuringa@hhk.com
Tell us briefly about yourself and please update your classmates on your personal/
professional experiences since graduating from BLI: I have worked at Hinman,
Howard & Kattell, LLP for eight years and recently became a partner. I practice
primarily in the area of real estate law, advising clients regarding commercial and
residential real estate loans, leases, purchases, sales, and other transactions throughout
New York State and Pennsylvania.
My daughter, Ava, is five and I am expecting another child in December.
Favorite Books/Movies: My favorite book of all time is “Official and Confidential: The
Secret Life of J. Edgar Hoover” by Anthony Summers. The book covers the huge span
of history when Hoover was in power. A great book I read recently is “Lobster Kings”
by Ithaca author Alexi Zentner. My favorite movies are the classic mafia movies with
Robert DeNiro, including, “Goodfellas,” “Bronx Tale,” and “Casino.” I also love the movie
“The Professional,” which was one of Natalie Portman’s first movies. I love watching
documentaries on any topic. Recently I watched, “Jiro Dreams of Sushi,” about an 85-yearold sushi chef. It has some great thoughts about work, life and the pursuit of perfection.
Current and Past Notable Civic Activities: Current member of the Membership
Committee of the Binghamton University Forum and the Hinman, Howard & Kattell,
LLP marketing committee. Past member on the Governance Committee of the Board
of Directors of the Jewish Community Center, past member of the Samaritan House
Board of Directors, and the former Real Property Section Chair of the Broome County
Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Committee. Southern Tier Opportunity
Coalition “20 in Their Twenties” Class of 2010; 2011 member of the Greater Binghamton
Chamber of Commerce Livewires; 2014 recipient of the Greater Binghamton Chamber of
Commerce Young Professional of the Year Award.
Interests/Hobbies: I love reading, distance running, traveling, and any activities that
I can do with my daughter. I love to see her experience things for the first time, from
seeing her first waterfall to catching her first fish. This summer we’ll be doing a lot of
swimming, hiking and camping.
How did your BLI experience change your perception of the community? I am not
originally from the area, so learning about Greater Binghamton through the BLI program
was a great introduction for me. I was impressed with the work ethic of the local business
owners and loved hearing their stories of how their businesses have grown through the
years. It’s really amazing that we have so many unique local businesses that are devoted
to the area.
How did your BLI experience motivate you to become more involved in the
community? Not only did BLI solidify my desire to be involved in the community
through my current activities, but I was fortunate enough to have wonderful classmates
who are involved in many aspects of the community through their own businesses,
boards and committees. We still stay in touch and encourage each other to attend events
and support each other’s organizations.
What was your most memorable BLI activity/moment? I really loved visiting the
farm. The amount of knowledge the farmers have and the hard work they put in to keep
their farms running is inspiring.
What was the most valuable benefit to you from your BLI experience? BLI expanded
my network of friends and business partners and gave me a unique perspective of
Binghamton that I would not have otherwise had.
What “nugget of wisdom” do you have for your fellow BLI alum? Treat every day as
an opportunity to learn.
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August Anniversaries
The Pros of Low-Cost Ads
Knowing how to effectively stretch every dollar you make leads to successful
small business. This certainly rings true when it comes to advertising. Those big
flashy print, TV, or internet ads may easily deplete your budget without generating
much business.
Fortunately, entrepreneurs can take advantage of a variety of low-cost outlets
that may prove just as effective, if not more so, than their high-priced counterparts.
True, advertising acumen is something that most small business owners don’t
have. Marketing consultant Andrew Griffiths likens it to learning a foreign language. But, he adds, “Advertising works and the more time and energy you put
into your advertising, the greater your results will be.”
Time, energy and creative thinking are key. You can find low-cost options in
almost every advertising category. While display ads in magazines and newspapers cost a bundle, advertising in the classified section costs less and is often overlooked. Readers flock to the classifieds in many trade and specialty magazines.
Look for publications that specifically target your customers. Try a few test ads to
gauge response.
Advertising online through search engines is inexpensive and has become the
single most popular new advertising outlet for small business. You’ll find complete
details and guidelines on creating and managing pay-per-click ad campaigns at
search giants such as Google and Yahoo!
A lower-cost option in the direct mail arena is postcards. They are simple,
timely and easy for customers to read quickly at a glance. And they are
considerably less expensive than typical letter-and-envelope type mailings.
Once you’ve chosen where your advertising will appear, you need to consider
what those ads will say. If you choose to go with several ad methods, make sure they
complement each other and send a consistent message. And that message should
be simple, yet distinct to stand out from others. Find the right balance between
cleverness, which may confuse your customers, and being so basic that nobody pays
attention. The same principle applies to your ad’s layout, colors, and logo.
If you would like to discuss this topic or business planning, business growth strategies
or a specific business issue, contact SCORE® “For the Life of Your Business.”
To contact the Greater Binghamton SCORE Chapter 217 for assistance call 607-772-8860.
You may also contact SCORE® for person to person counseling appointments
at the above telephone numbers. If you are already in business onsite assistance is also available.
The Greater Binghamton SCORE® Chapter 217 website is found at www.greaterbinghamtonscore.org .
The national SCORE® website is found at www.score.org or sign up for email counseling at www.score.org.
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Willow Run Foods, Inc.
A Conversation with:
Stezzi Training and Consulting
What are your primary products
and/or services?
Professional and leadership development
training and coaching services, meeting
facilitation and keynote speaking.
When was your business established?
1995
What other information would
you like people to know, such as
recent news coverage, community
involvement, your mission or
philosophy? In other words, “what
we might not know about your
business?”
We improve workplace results and
satisfaction by training and coaching
managers and employees in the areas
of leadership, team development, and personal effective skills including
communication, conflict resolution, problem solving, negotiating,
time management, emotional intelligence, interpersonal skills, public
speaking/presentation skills, stress management, strategic planning,
performance management, train-the-trainer, business and technical
writing, succession planning and motivational speaking.
What has membership of the Greater Binghamton Chamber of
Commerce provided for your business?
Being a member as increased our visibility in the region and offers
endless opportunities to network with other members to help grow
my business. Everyone at the Chamber is professional, friendly, and
enthusiastic about our area businesses.
ACCORD, A Center for Dispute Resolution, Inc.
Broome County Community Charities, Inc.
/Dick’s Sporting Goods Open
Gary Brownell, Inc.
Jack Quinnan Associates, Inc.
Thomas Egan
570 Hance Road • Binghamton, N.Y.
13903
PHONE: (607) 669-4822
FAX: (607) 669-4595
TOLL FREE: (800) 849-2143
salesteam@accessunlimited.com
http://www.accessunlimited.com
MOBILITY EQUIPMENT &
INSTALLATION (MAIN),
MANUFACTURING
Brain Works Naturally
Broome-Tioga BOCES
Northeast Decorating & Exhibit Services, Inc.
Sam’s Club #6366
Boys and Girls Club of Western Broome
Family Center
Broome County YMCA
Innovation Associates Professional Placement
Keystone Materials Testing, LLC
RaceLine Direct
The Robert J. Wilkes Planning Forum
Elmira Business Institute - Vestal Campus
ENSCO, Inc.
Michelangelo’s
Peoples Security Bank & Trust
Ruby & Sons Jewelers - Binghamton
Ruby & Sons Jewelers - Endwell
American Rendering Co., Inc.
Arctic Bear Plumbing, Heating, & Air, Inc.
Curcio Printing
EnergyNext
Exit Realty Homeward Bound
L J Rental Property Management
Consulting Services
Maine-Endwell Central School District
Maloney’s Irish Pub & Restaurant
The Retired Professional Fire Fighters
Cancer Fund, Inc.
Janice Fiore
23 Edgecomb Road • Binghamton, NY
13905
PHONE: (607) 797-9357
FAX: N/A
janicefiore@gmail.com
http://www.brainworksnaturally.com
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES &
CONSULTANTS (MAIN),
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Chuckster’s
Randy Stutzman
1915 Vestal Parkway West • Vestal, NY
13850
PHONE: (607) 748-7888
FAX: N/A
info@chucksters-vestal.com
http://www.chucksters.com
ENTERTAINMENT/SPORTING
ATTRACTIONS (MAIN),
ICE CREAM - HOMEMADE
Combined Worksite Solutions
Cathleen Paciello
Vestal, NY 13850
PHONE: (607) 765-8838
FAX: N/A
cathleen.paciello@combined.com
http://www.combinedworksite.com
INSURANCE AGENCIES
& CONSULTANTS (MAIN),
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
/INSURANCE SERVICES
The Conrad Agency
Scott Conrad
112 Main Street • Windsor, NY 13865
PHONE: (607) 821-0321
FAX: (607) 697-0301
scott.conrad@theconradagencyny.com
http://www.theconradagencyny.com
EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT/INSURANCE
SERVICES (MAIN), INSURANCE
AGENCIES & CONSULTANTS
Flood Pros of NY
Scott Thompson
4150 Cheryl Drive • Binghamton, NY
13903
PHONE: (607) 644-5413
FAX: N/A
TOLL FREE: (800) 290-8369
scott@floodprosofny.com
http://www.floodprosofny.com
DISASTER RESTORATIONFIRE/WATER (MAIN), MOLD
MITIGATION
Get-SocialNY
Mike Mihalko
Binghamton, NY 13905
PHONE: (607) 765-2633
FAX: N/A
getsocialny@gmail.com
http://www.getsocialny.webs.com
SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING
(MAIN), CONSULTING
Sanrai Group
Jaspreet Rai
4100 Old Vestal Road, • Suite LL2 •
Vestal, NY 13850
PHONE: (607) 624-4840
FAX: N/A
jaspreet.rai@sanraimed.com
http://www.sanraimed.com
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT (MAIN),
CONSULTING - HEALTH & SAFETY
Terri Sessions c/o Cardell Agency
Terri Sessions
c/o Cardell Agency
3306 E Main Street • Endwell, NY 13760
PHONE: (607) 754-5466, EXT. 3213
FAX: (607) 741-9918
tsessions@nwcins.com
http://www.nwcins.com
INSURANCE AGENCIES (MAIN),
INSURANCE AGENCIES &
CONSULTANTS
Town of Vestal
John Schaffer
605 Vestal Parkway West • Vestal, NY
13850
PHONE: (607) 748-1514
FAX: (607) 786-0984
jschaffer@vestalny.com
http://www.vestalny.com
MUNICIPALITIES (MAIN),
GOVERNMENT AGENCY
Thank You for Your Membership
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The Greater Binghamton
Chamber of Commerce would like to thank
the following organizations in our community
for making this event so successful, including:
2014 Greater Binghamton Career Fair
Attracts Large Number of Employers and Hundreds of Job Seekers
to SUNY Broome Ice Center
Resume Database Available to Companies
SUNY Broome Community College hosted the Greater
Binghamton Chamber of Commerce’s Annual June Career Fair
in their Ice Center on Friday, June 20, 2014.
62 employers, the most in a number of years, took part in this
event and were kept busy all day with a steady flow of job
seekers.
The New York State Department of Labor estimated over 600
people came through the doors seeking a variety of positions.
Broome Tioga Workforce folks collected resumes that have been
compiled into a database that all Career Fair employers have been
given access to.
Companies that were not able to participate in the Career
Fair may purchase the database from the Chamber: $100 for
Chamber members; $200 for non-members.
Two excellent workshops were offered by the Department of Labor:
“Job Applications & Interviewing Techniques” and “Resume Tips &
Techniques”. Resume critiques were also offered throughout the day
and many job seekers took advantage of the free service.
Employers were asked about their experience at this year’s Career
Fair: Tom Egan of Access Unlimited participated in the Career Fair
for the first time and said: “In one day, I did a brief interview with
close to 30 prospective candidates. That would have taken me six
months under normal circumstances!” Tom thought that the Career
Fair was a great
opportunity and
affordable.
Handicapped
Children’s
Association
Residential Senior
Administrative
Assistant, Anji
D’Achille, said “The
Career Fair is a fun
way to introduce
HCA to the community and provide job opportunities for those
interested in Human Services positions.”
Tim Wetmore, Regional Director for Datum Alloys, said “…We were
able to get a better understanding of the talent available in the area and
have taken on a couple of people through contact we made at the fair.”
The annual Greater Binghamton Career Fair is a communitywide event that brings the business community and the potential
employee face-to-face in one convenient venue.
Our Sponsor:
Our Partners:
Broome Tioga Workforce/ NYS Department of Labor
Equinox Broadcasting
NYS Army National Guard
News Channel 34
We extend our sincere thanks to the following employers/organizations for their participation:
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ACHIEVE
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Handicapped Children’s Association
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Access Unlimited
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Hearth at Castle Gardens
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Adecco Staffing
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Innovation Associates, Inc.
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Ardagh Group
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Leonard Bus Sales
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Army National Guard-NYS
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Lourdes Hospital
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AXA Advisors
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Maines Paper and Food Service
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BAE Systems
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Mirabito Energy Products
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Broome Tioga BOCES
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Modern Marketing Concepts
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Broome-Tioga Workforce/ NYS Dept. of Labor §
Nabors Completion
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The CBORD Group, Inc.
& Production Services
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Central NY Media
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National Tractor Training School
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Colonial Voluntary Benefits
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Nationwide Credit, Inc.
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Community Options NY, Inc.
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NBT-Mang Insurance Agency, LLC.
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Con-Way Freight
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Penske Truck Leasing
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D & R Technical Solutions, Inc.
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Quest Diagnostics
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Datum Alloys, Inc.
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The Raymond Corporation
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Elmira Business Institute
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Realty USA
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Emeritus at Woodland Place
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RGIS Inventory Specialists
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Equinox Broadcasting
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SAGE Truck Driving School
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Express Mart
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Sam A. Lupo & Sons, Inc.
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Fidelis Care NY
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SCORE-Greater Binghamton Chapter #217
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Finger Lakes School of Massage
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Staffworks
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First Investors Corp
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STCR
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First Student
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SUNY Broome Community College
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Friesland Campina USA
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Susquehanna Nursing
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Frito Lay
& Rehabilitation Center
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Time Warner Cable
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Tioga Downs Casino
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Traditions at the Glen
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UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
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UHS Hospitals
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UHS Senior Living at Ideal
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Usherwood Office Technology
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Visions Federal Credit Union
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The Wagner Companies
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West
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Willow Run Foods
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Worldwide Sport Supply
Looking for Employees?
As a service to those companies that were not able to participate in the June Career Fair but are in need of employees,
you may purchase access to the database created from the 400+ resumes collected at the Career Fair.
Cost: Chamber members: $100.00 // Non-members: $200.00
For more information, please contact Debby Evans, Project and Event Coordinator
at (607) 772-8863 x317 or devans@greaterbinghamtonchamber.com.
August 2014
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Greater Binghamton Chamber’s “Business of the Week”
ChambeReport
A big “Thank you” to Elmira Business Institute
for sponsoring the June SBC Luncheon
held at Cortese Restaurant on June 12.
Thank you to Levene Gouldin & Thompson, LLP
and WSKG-TV for donating the giveaways,
and to Elmira Business Institute
for giving away Cortese pizzas!
Each week, the Greater Binghamton Chamber randomly selects a chamber member business, which is named “Business of the Week”. The
business is spotlighted for one business week (M-F). The “Business of the Week” receives: a personal visit from Chamber representatives, the
week-long display of a stylish, prominent sign that formally announces their recognition, photo opportunities and an announcement on the
home page of the Chamber’s website.
Our “Business of the Week” program, sponsored by Visions Federal Credit Union, is another opportunity to show our appreciation to
Chamber members for supporting the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce and investing in our community, as well as for Chamber staff to better familiarize ourselves with our
members. We want to learn more about their company, how it fits in to our regional community, and how we can best serve their business.
June 9 – 13, 2014
June 16 – 20, 2014
June 23 – 27, 2014
June 30 – July 4, 2014
June 9 – 13, 2014
Lalor Family Dental
Being a member of the Greater Binghamton
Chamber of Commerce has given our
business one more way to connect with and
stay involved in our community as well as
help us to network with other businesses
in the area. In this way, being a member of
the Chamber of Commerce has supported
the continued growth of our practice and
kept us informed of changes in policies
that affect our business as well as the local
economy as a whole.
various types of low interest loans.
Our visionary plan for rebuilding the
Town of Union has as its central goals the
creation of a renewed tax base, new housing
for residential living, developing a safer
environment (studies are providing methods
of underground storage, appropriate pipe
sizes for water flow…), and establishing new
business sites to grow local jobs.
Being a Chamber member has contributed
to the town’s working knowledge of
local, county and statewide economic
development actions and strategies.
Building a better economy requires ongoing
attentiveness, creativity, knowledge and
participation involving leaders at the town,
county and state levels of government and
the Greater Binghamton Chamber. Utilizing
a team approach is key to success, and the
Chamber is an important component of
that approach to economic planning and
problem-solving.
never take ourselves too seriously!
Vestal Wine & Liquor has a long history of
charitable work. We support many youth
sports and civic/community organizations
throughout the area as well as individual
fundraisers for those in need. We have also
arranged many large wine fundraisers over
the years for various causes & organizations
in the area. Currently, we sponsor the Broome
County Humane Society & Animal Care
Council’s fall wine tasting fundraisers. The best aspect of being a Chamber member
is the exposure you get which helps generate
business. We have had great success with the
Chamber rewards card where we offer a 10%
discount of any wine purchase to Chamber
members. Additionally, an often overlooked
benefit of being a Chamber member is health
insurance. Quality health insurance is very
expensive for small business owners and the
Chamber, through Mang Insurance, offers
great plans at affordable prices and has
enabled me to cover my family with quality
health insurance. Lalor Family Dental is a full-service, state
of the art dental practice. In addition to
general family dentistry, the practice is
pleased to provide patients with a variety
of additional dental services all under
one roof. This includes sedation dentistry,
teeth whitening, braces, dentures, and
more! Furthermore, we offer the latest
technologies available for diagnosis and
treatment of oral health issues such as
Dental CT Scan, CEREC & CAD CAM
technology, and VELscope early cancer
screening.
The practice was started by Robert T. Lalor,
better known as “Doc,” in 1964. Doc retired
in 2010 at which time his son, Robert A.
Lalor (aka Dr. Bob), took over ownership
of the practice. The practice is thrilled to be
celebrating 50 years serving the community
throughout the 2014 year.
We are a patient-focused practice meaning
that everything we do is intended to make
caring for your family’s teeth as easy and
convenient as possible for the patient. As such,
we strive to combine exceptional customer
service with the highest quality dentistry
available in hopes that visiting our office is an
unexpected pleasure for all patients.
We pride ourselves on continuing the
precedent set by our practice founder Doc
to give back to both our patients and our
community as much as possible. In that
spirit, community involvement is one of
the backbones of our office culture. Each
year we hold a Free Dental Care Day event
in early May where we provide one free
cleaning, filling, or extraction to patients
in need. This year at our 6th annual event,
we provided 189 people in need with over
$29,000 worth of dentistry. We also hold an
annual Movie Night event in which we treat
over 2000 of our patients to a free current
release movie, popcorn, and drink. We are
also proud to sponsor/donate to a variety
of community events and organizations
throughout the year. Thus far in 2014,
we have donated $12,000 to 24 patient
nominated charities as well as provided
over $9500 in support to other charities and
community events. Yet to come this year,
plans are in the works for team members
to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity,
participate in the Strawberry Shake 5K in
Owego, and more!
June 16 – 20, 2014
Town of Union
The first meeting of the Town of Union was
held on February 16, 1791. The Town of
Union Government provides a breadth of
services to 56,346 town residents. Categories
of service include those relating to and
provided by the following departments:
Assessment & Taxes, Clerk, Code
Enforcement, Community Development,
Courts, Dog Control, Economic
Development, Engineering, Highway,
Historian, Human Resources, Parks &
Recreation, Planning/Zoning, Public
Works, Refuse/ Recycling, Residential
Assistance (HUD), and Sewer.
Town government services are driven by
the needs of constituents. Nothing offers
greater evidence of that aspect than the
Town’s dedicated response to residents
who suffered from the devastating 2011
local flooding. Through the efforts of a
hard-working team of Board members,
department heads and town employees,
the Town recovered at an unbelievable
pace. We also secured the largest single
municipal grant to a town of $10.1 million,
which is fully focused on infrastructure
and redeveloping those areas hit by the
devastation, with focus on flood prevention,
current flood standards and economic
development. The $10.1 million is also
helping with demolition of more than 140
flood prone homes that are all part of the
FEMA buyout program.
Economic development and the creation of
jobs are at the heart of the Town of Union’s
ongoing work. We are continually seeking
to extend opportunities to local and nonregional businesses. Through the work of
the Economic Development Department
and with neighborhood rebuilding via the
Community Development and Planning
Department, we assist town businesses with
June 23 – 27, 2014
Vestal Wine and Liquor
We are a full service Wine & Liquor store
that carries all of the top brands as well as the
latest in new & exciting wine & liquor items.
We have many years of experience helping
customers plan special events from
weddings to dinner parties. We offer
custom bottles for weddings or other special
events and delivery services within a 10 mile
radius of the store with a minimum purchase.
We also are a full NYS Lotto agent offering
a full suite of on-line and scratch off games
of chance. Vestal Wine & Liquor was established in the
1960’s. We obtained ownership in 1997 and
pride ourselves in carrying on the tradition of
a family owned, friendly and convenient
neighborhood store. “We are big enough to serve you but small
enough to know you.” Even though we carry
a smaller footprint than other area stores, we
carry a surprisingly large variety of products
and offer extremely competitive pricing. We
have vast experience tracking down hard to
find products and fulfilling custom orders for
our customers. We cater to everyone from
those seeking high end products to those
with limited wine and liquor knowledge.
Our terrific staff of super friendly Vestal 20
something’s creates a fun, friendly and
relaxed atmosphere in the store....we
June 30 – July 4, 2014
Shafer’s Tour & Charter
Shafer’s Tour & Charter has been serving New
York’s Southern Tier since 1947, offering the
most competitive bus charter service in the
area. We are a family-owned business and our
professional and experienced staff provides
personalized attention to meet your needs. Shafer’s offers your group the highest
standards in the travel industry for comfort,
convenience, cleanliness, safety, efficiency
and reliability, all at competitive rates. Our
professional staff of experienced drivers,
their outstanding safety record and courteous
attention to the needs of your group helps
insure the success of your trip.
Shafer’s believes in being a good corporate
citizen. We sponsor a variety of local sports
teams, from youth football, to college
athletics, and professional hockey. We have
donated our services for flood relief and for
local law enforcement training.
Membership in the Greater Binghamton
Chamber of Commerce lets our customers
know that we are here to stay; we are
committed to the communities that we serve,
and will stand with other local businesses to
make the Greater Binghamton area a great
place to live!
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Chamber Happennings
SBC Network Luncheons
Mark Your Calendars!
25th Annual Labor
& Employment Law Update
in partnership with
The weather was perfect for the July SBC Luncheon
sponsored by M Squared Management Consultants
at River Run II Golf Links in Kirkwood on July 10.
Thank you to M Squared Management Consultants!
River Run II and Fran Ragusa provided a delicious lunch!
We are grateful to Levene Gouldin & Thompson, LLP,
WSKG-TV, Homewood Suites
and Colonial Voluntary Benefits for the prizes!
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Traditions at the Glen Resort
& Conference Center
Watson Blvd.,
Johnson City, NY 13790
The Chamber’s Annual Labor
& Employment Law Update
is a MUST ATTEND for Chamber members,
especially small businesses. By attending this program,
you will gain hours of legal advice
at an affordable price.
Registration opening soon!
Check our website, Facebook
and Twitter pages and
E-Newsletter to learn more!
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The NorthEast Center for Chemical Energy
Storage (NECCES) at Binghamton University
has been awarded a $12.8 million, four-year
grant, announced Wednesday by U.S. Energy
Secretary Ernest Moniz. One of 32 grants
awarded for a total of $100 million to fund
Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRCs), it
will help accelerate the scientific breakthroughs
needed to build a new 21st-century energy
economy. “We are mobilizing some of our most
talented scientists to join forces and pursue the
discoveries and breakthroughs that will lay
the foundation for our nation’s energy future,”
Secretary Moniz said. “The funding we’re
announcing today will help fuel innovation.”
On May 17 Great Strides, the Cystic Fibrosis
Foundation’s largest national fundraiser, took
place at Otsiningo Park. The event brings
together families affected by the disease,
businesses, CF care center staff and other
dedicated volunteers to help raise vital funds and
awareness for cystic fibrosis. This year Great
Strides Binghamton surpassed its 2013 goal by
bringing in $12,639. The area’s top fundraising
team was Team Dylan who partnered with the
local Pump n Pantry stores to do a month-long
pin-up campaign. This promotion brought
in over $3600. “Our dedicated Great Strides
walkers are an integral part of our collective
search for a cure,” said Robert J. Beall, Ph.D.,
president and CEO of the Cystic Fibrosis
Foundation.
GHS Federal
Credit Union
is pleased to
announce
Calahan Jones
as the winner
of its $500
2014
Scholarship.
Jones, a 2014
graduate of Chenango Valley High School, was
in the National Honor Society. Some of his
achievements and activities include: High Honor
Roll, Academic All Star – Bowling – JV and
Varsity, Bowling Captain, Jazz Band, Chess
Club, and Concert Band. Jones participated in
other high school activities and also has a parttime job at a local nursing home. Jones plans on
attending Clarkson University in the fall to
study Aeronautical Engineering.
STAT Inc.
(Southern
Tier
Alternative
Therapies)
received a
grant award
from The
Community
Foundation of
Tompkins County for $3,750 from this year’s
Howland Grant Cycle which awarded $82,660 to
29 organizations serving youth, aging, animal
welfare and environmental preservation. On June 24, Binghamton Mayor Richard C.
David, famed major league baseball player Jim
“Mudcat” Grant, and Security Mutual Life
Chairman, President & CEO Bruce W. Boyea
announced the 13th annual Jim “Mudcat” Grant
All-Star Golf Tournament. The tournament is
scheduled for Thursday, August 28, at The Links
at Hiawatha Landing. This year the proceeds
will be helping U.S. service men and women, as
well as the Broome County Urban League, the
Boys and Girls Clubs of Binghamton, Catholic
Charities of Broome County and the Community
Hunger Outreach Warehouse (CHOW). More
than 35 athletes and other celebrities have
already confirmed their participation, including
Black Aces Fergie Jenkins, Michael Norris,
J.R. Richard and local favorite “Gentleman Al”
Downing.
Good News
ABC Creative Group is excited to
announce a recent promotion as
well as a new hire for the agency.
Jamie Leszczynski, has been
promoted to senior account
manager. Leszczynski joined ABC
in July 2010 as account manager/
media supervisor. She is
responsible for overseeing all
agency accounts, media buying
and public relations. Sean Faulkner
recently joined ABC as a junior
account executive. A recent
graduate of SUNY Cortland, he
also interned with ABC this past spring.
Faulkner will assist ABC with client relations,
public relations and social media management.
ABC Creative Group
welcomes Scott Kraushaar to its
creative team as director of
video production. Kraushaar is
responsible for all aspects of
video, including shooting,
editing and post-production.
Kraushaar’s career includes
experience creating commercials, corporate and
training videos. His addition expands video
services offered by ABC.
For the third year, the Pro Football Hall of Fame
in Canton, Ohio was the site for the American
Football Association’s 34th Annual Semi-Pro/
Minor League Hall of Fame Induction Dinner,
which was held on June 27. Eighteen individuals
representing semi-pro/minor league football
teams across the country were enshrined as
‘legends’ of their level.
Auchinachie Services President Bob
Auchinachie recently held a special luncheon to
honor Christopher M. Holleran upon reaching
the milestone of 25 years with the company. Mr.
Holleran, current Vice President and General
Manager of Auchinachie Services, began
his career with the company on June 1, 1989
as an estimator and project manager for light
commercial plumbing and heating projects. He
has recently transitioned to the GM position
where he oversees the sales, service and
installation departments.
The Binghamton Rescue Mission would like
to thank the following for their generous gifts to
the Mission: Southern Tier Family Life Church,
Security Mutual Life, Kattelville Senior
Association, Core Management Services, Bert
Adams Disposal, William Orband Insurance,
First Presbyterian Church of Endicott, Calvary’s
Love, Curcio Printing, First Investors and
Binghamton University. A number of Binghamton University
communications and advancement professionals
were recognized by the SUNY Council for
University Advancement (SUNYCUAD) on June
6, during its annual educational conference in
Lake Placid, N.Y.
- Advertising: Television, Best of Category,
Becoming the Mascot, Recipient: Office of
Media and Public Relations
- Alumni Programs, Best of Category, Alumni
Leaders Conference – April 2013, Recipient:
Steve Seepersaud, Melinda Holicky, Rose
Frierman, Jennifer Shoemaker Bastian
- Effective, Efficient and Elegant Publications,
Judges’ Citation, Binghamton Research,
Recipients: Rachel Coker, Martha Terry, Jonathan
Cohen
- Electronic Communication and Interactive
Media: Video, Best of Category, Portrait of a Pilot,
Recipient: Office of Media and Public Relations
- Excellence in Writing: Feature Writing,
Judges’ Citation, An Eye for Decay, Recipient:
Rachel Coker
- Institutional/Alumni Relations Publications,
Best of Category, Reaching Higher: Binghamton
University Foundation Annual Report 2012-2013,
Recipient: Binghamton University Foundation and
Binghamton University Communications and
Marketing
- Photography: Best Photo, Best of Category,
Light and Morning Fog, Recipient: Jonathan
Cohen
The Binghamton University Foundation has
named Sheila Doyle as its executive director. In
this role, Doyle will report directly to President
Harvey Stenger and serve as a member of his
senior officer’s group. Her primary role will
be planning and organizing the continued
growth and development of the Binghamton
University Foundation, which includes $150
million in assets and nearly $100 million in its
investment portfolio. Doyle will continue to be
a liaison to all foundation board committees
as well as to the Binghamton University
Forum. She also serves as executive director of
the foundation’s affiliated entities: University
Plaza, LLC; Southern Tier High Technology
Incubator, Inc.; Campus Related Properties; and
Binghamton Foundation Support Services.
Marilynn Desmond brings a feminist focus to
the literature and history of the High Middle
Ages. Now the Binghamton University literary
scholar will study a medieval manuscript at the
Vatican library with support from a prestigious
Rome Prize. The fellowship from the American
Academy in Rome, funded by the National
Endowment for the Humanities, is one of about
30 awarded annually to individuals who represent
the highest standard of excellence in the arts and
humanities. Desmond is one of only two award
recipients in medieval studies this year.
A new technique developed by a Binghamton
University physicist and his colleagues will
improve the quality of flexible, conductive,
transparent glass. Louis Piper’s research
focuses on metal oxides, a class of materials
that includes some of the best insulators as well
as some of the best conductors in use today. He
and his colleagues, writing this month in the
journal Applied Physics Letters, suggest a new
method for manufacturing amorphous indium
gallium zinc oxide (a-IGZO), a ceramic that
looks like glass and can behave like metal, or
even like silicon.
CENTURY 21 Sbarra & Wells is pleased to
welcome Pouya Goudarzi to its Johnson City
office. Goudarzi has a great deal of experience in
the field and most recently worked for Realty USA.
Goudarzi specializes in residential, commercial,
investment property, and vacant land.
D & R Technical Solutions, Inc. won a multimillion, multi-year, competitive contract to
provide technical manuals and an electronic
technical manual for the new M9 railcar for
the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR). The prime
contract was awarded to Kawasaki Railcar,
Inc., of Yonkers, NY, who will manufacture and
provide the railcars. The contract also contains
options to develop and provide training,
additional car configurations for LIRR, and
additional car configurations for the MetroNorth Railroad. If all options are exercised D &
R’s contract value will triple the initial award.
Mr. Brian R. Tyler, EIT has
been promoted to Project
Engineer in Delta’s
Transportation Group. Brian
designs a wide range of state
and local bridge and highway
projects, prepares MicroStation
and AutoCAD plans, and
designs roadways and grading
plans utilizing Inroads software. He prepares
designs visualizations, quantity calculations,
cost estimates and bid documents. Brian also
has experience designing bridge replacements
and rehabilitations, highway intersections and
interchanges and has worked on several flood
damage related highway and bridge projects.
EBE Officesource, Inc. is
pleased to announce that
Caroline Testani has been
promoted to customer service
manager. Caroline oversees
both service and sales calls for
EBE/Sharp Electronics copier
customers from all over NYS
and Pennsylvania.
August 2014
The Family & Children’s Society held a
ceremony in July as they dedicated their play
therapy room to Ronee Brimberg Clark. Ronee
was honored in recognition of her exceptional
work with sexually abused children. Ronee
passed away on June 5 after a long battle with
cancer. She worked for the agency for nearly
30 years and she was very instrumental in
establishing a place for children to get the help
they need.
A new pilot program from the
New York State Energy
Research and Development
Authority (NYSERDA) aims
to help New Yorkers achieve
energy savings by providing
homeowners with newer
residential energy efficient
technologies during
comprehensive home energy
assessments. Foam-It Insulation is one of only
five contractors in New York chosen by
NYSERDA to participate in the pilot launch of
this new component of the Home Performance
with ENERGY STAR® (HPwES) Program, called
“Direct Install.” Homeowners who sign up to
have their home’s energy usage evaluated
through the Home Performance with ENERGY
STAR® (HPwES) program can also receive a
limited number of no-cost energy efficiency
upgrades during the assessment, including
compact florescent light bulbs (CFLs), light
emitting diode bulbs (LEDs), low flow
showerheads or water pipe insulation.
The Food Bank of the Southern
Tier is excited to welcome Molly
Salky as the new Director of
Resource Development. Molly
joins the Food Bank having
previously served in corporate
investor relations roles with several
companies. In her new role, Molly
will work closely with individuals,
foundations, corporations, and
community organizations to
generate support for a wide range
of Food Bank programs including
food acquisition and distribution to
hunger-relief agencies, the BackPack Program™,
the Mobile Food Pantry, and Hunger Education.
Eleanor Cicerchi, who served as Director of
Resource Development prior to Molly’s arrival,
has transitioned to the part time position of
Associate Director of Individual Giving. Eleanor
was instrumental in the successful completion of
the Food Bank’s first-ever Capital Campaign
which raised $5.83 million, exceeding the $5.75
million goal.
GHS Federal Credit Union is
pleased to announce Traci
Cerasaro as Director of Human
Resources. Cerasaro joined GHS
in February 2014, bringing 25
years of Human Resource
experience. As an HR leader, she
brings experience in employee
engagement, team development, recruitment and
selection, employee relations and benefits. GHS
is looking forward to continued success while
benefiting from Cerasaro’s contributions.
GHS Federal Credit Union
announces Jill Singer has joined
GHS Investment Services as a
Financial Advisor. Singer
possesses a wealth of knowledge,
bringing more than 20 years of
financial services experience.
Her background is comprised of
many years of banking experience with more
than 10 as a Registered Representative. The
investment services Jill will be providing include:
mutual funds, stocks, bonds, variable and fixed
annuities and life insurance. She also specializes
in wealth management and retirement planning.
The Goodwill Theatre honored several
volunteers for outstanding service on June 26.
The Billy Boysick Volunteer of the Year award
was given to James “Fee” Fiori for his welcoming
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attitude, his fantastic ambassadorship of the
Goodwill Theatre and his loyalty to the
Goodwill Theatre project. Don and Carlotta
Holden were honored with the Dedicated
Devotee award for their over and above
contributions of time and talents for many years.
The Going the Extra Mile award was given to
DeWitt Henricks for his loyalty throughout the
year and his willingness to go the extra mile. The Holiday Inn Binghamton is excited to
announce that the Susquehanna Ballroom will
be available for bookings after September 1.
This ballroom is surrounded by windows and
will provide a more intimate space for social
events, with space for functions under 200
people. The top of the art design with audio and
visual will be perfect for meetings as well.
Anna Summers, Guest Service Agent at
Homewood Suites in Vestal has been selected
as the “Spirit of Homewood Suites” award
winner for 2014. Anna is a member of several
local organizations and always looks for new
ways to strengthen communities, such as
being on the Lewis Books for Kids team, a
Homewood Suites by Hilton outreach program.
It is a delight to watch Anna interact with the
children at the Family Enrichment Center which
is the Homewood Suites by Hilton, Vestal’s
community partner. Hulbert Engineering and Land Surveying,
DPC has been selected as the Third Place
winner in the Topographic Maps Category of the
2014 National Society of Professional Surveyors
(NSPS) Map/Plat Design Competition. The
winning Topographic Map was created for the
Holiday Inn Binghamton project where it won
First Place Topographic Survey in the New
York State Association of Professional Land
Surveyors (NYSAPLS) contest. After the New
York State competition all winners were entered
into the National Map Plat Design Competition
which was administered by the NSPS.
The Humane Society kicked off its Capital
Campaign for a new state-of-the-art animal
shelter. They are excited to be looking ahead
to doubling their capacity and providing more
services to the community, such as a low cost
spay neuter program. The completed facility
will surely help to improve the lives of the
abused, abandoned, stray and unwanted animals
in the community. ICS Solutions Group announced that they
have hired a new Senior Network Engineer to
meet the growing demand for the company’s
services as they continue to expand in Upstate
New York and Northern Pennsylvania. Steven
R. Heidrich has been hired as one the company’s
Senior Network Engineer and will work out on
a number of client projects out of the Endicott
office. Heidrich brings over 16 years of IT
experience with him to ICS, a company that
has grown significantly both in customers and
staffing over the past few years.
J & K Plumbing and Heating Co., Inc.
employees Bob Wensley, Project Manager,
Brian James, Project Superintendent and Greg
Wolbert, Project Foreman recently attended
training in Philadelphia. The training was
provided by the American Society for Health
Care Engineering (ASHE) and the American
Hospital Association (AHA). They each earned
their certificate in Healthcare Engineering from
ASHE.
J & K Plumbing and Heating Co., Inc. has
been awarded the mechanical and plumbing
contract for the Nelson A. Rockefeller/Hinman
Collegiate Center renovations at Binghamton
University. Louis. M. Williams, Jr. will be J &
K’s project manager.
J & K Plumbing and Heating Co., Inc. has
been awarded the Sheet Metal and Ventilation
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contract for the construction of 15 new operating
room suites at Albany Medical Center. Bob
Wensley will be J & K’s project manager.
Keystone Associates
Architects, Engineers and
Surveyors, LLC, is pleased to
announce its newest
Professional Engineer, Mark W.
Parker, P.E., CPESC. To become
a licensed professional engineer,
one must pass an eight hour
exam of engineering design
principles. In order to qualify to take the exam,
the applicant must acquire four years of
professional design experience under a licensed
professional engineer after passing the
Fundamentals of Engineering exam which also
has specific experience and educational
requirements. Mr. Parker is the Manager of
Keystone’s Civil Department and is responsible
for Project Management, QA/QC, and Program
Coordination/Management of the firm’s site
development projects.
Lourdes Medical Staff recently presented the
Golden Stethoscope Awards, which are given
to members of the medical staff in the areas of
Clinical Excellence, Education, Leadership and
Teamwork. Providers are nominated by their
peers and co-workers. The award recipients are:
Clinical Excellence/Education – Richard Wu,
MD, Leadership – Sanjiv Patel, MD, Teamwork
– Michael Lavin, MD, Allied Health Award
- Jonathan Briggs, FNP. Honorable Mention:
Michael Barrett, MD, Gregory Ilioff, MD,
Michael Lam, MD, Janet Muhich, MD, Signa
Perkins, MD.
Lourdes Hospital has received the Get With
The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold-Plus Quality
Achievement Award for implementing specific
quality improvement measures outlined by the
American Heart Association/American Stroke
Association for the treatment of stroke patients.
Get With The Guidelines Stroke helps hospital
teams provide the most up-to-date, researchbased guidelines with the goal of speeding
recovery and reducing death and disability for
stroke patients. Lourdes earned the award by
meeting specific quality achievement measures
for the rapid diagnosis and treatment of stroke
patients at a set level for a designated period.
These measures include aggressive use of
medications and risk-reduction therapies aimed
at reducing death and disability and improving
the lives of stroke patients. Sam A. Lupo & Sons, Inc., welcomes
Zacharie Shirk as their new Safe Quality Food
manager. He is responsible for maintaining
and growing the Safe Quality Food program,
including the Safe Quality Food audit
program. Jennifer Perkins has been promoted
to office manager as well as the President’s
assistant. Jennifer has been with Sam A. Lupo
& Sons, Inc., for five years concentrating on
growing the mail order business and other
special projects. Eliott Lupo has become a
partner and manager of Lupo’s Bottling, LLC. Lupo’s Bottling is a new facility in Kirkwood,
NY, bottling all of Sam A. Lupo & Sons, Inc.,
marinades. Eliott has been employed at Sam
A. Lupo & Sons, Inc., for the past 10 years
as a part-time and full-time employee. Diane
Cafferty, office manager, human resource
manager and SQF co-manager, retired from
Sam A. Lupo & Sons, Inc. after 25 years. Diane
was a valued employee helping Lupo’s grow
from a corner meat market to a respected USDA
federally-inspected meat plant. While Diane will
be missed, they wish her well in her retirement.
Congressman
Richard Hanna,
met with Meier
Supply
President,
Frank Meier,
and Meier
Supply Vice
President, Mike
Meier during Hanna’s visit to their 275 Broome
Corporate Parkway, Conklin distribution center
and corporate office. Meier Supply Company,
Inc. is a wholesale distributor of HVAC/
Refrigeration products with more than 150
employees and 17 locations throughout New
York and Pennsylvania.
Oneonta Job
Corps
Academy held
a Student
Recognition
Ceremony at
the City of
Oneonta
Municipal Airport, which was attended by
Congressman Chris Gibson. Community
Relations Counsel Chairperson, Mayor Dick
Miller, recognized Oneonta Job Corps
Academy for its partnership with the Oneonta
Airport Commission in renovating the airport
terminal since last summer. Congressman
Gibson seconded this sentiment, acknowledging
that much has changed and improved with the
relationship between Job Corps and the
community over the last few years. “I don’t
know where we would be without Job Corps”
said the Congressman.
Piaker & Lyons employees recently competed
in the 30th annual YMCA Corporate Challenge
held at SUNY Broome Community College.
There were over 1,000 participants from 50
different local corporations. Piaker & Lyons
brought home 2nd place honors in a wellattended, popular community event.
The Raymond Corporation recently received
the CNY BEST Learning and Performance
Organization Diamond Award for its Course
Manager Training and Development Program,
awarded by the Central New York chapter
of the American Society of Training &
Development (CNY ASTD). The CNY ASTD
annually recognizes excellence in learning
and performance practices with the CNY
BEST Learning and Performance Awards. The
Diamond Award is the highest honor that a
corporation can receive from CNY BEST.
Riger Marketing and
Communications is
working with W&W
Garden Center
coordinating and
preparing all campaign
materials for their
upcoming Dog Days of
Summer Fundraiser.
Partial proceeds from this fun event will go to
Shelter Slam, benefiting local animal shelters.
A Legislative Resolution was recently issued
honoring Richard Hannis for special recognition
for his outstanding community service through
SCORE and the Upstate NY Rural Initiative.
Richard was recognized for giving not only
his time and energies but also his competence,
intelligence and leadership. He received special
recognition for his outstanding community
service through SCORE and the Upstate NY
Rural Initiative, his exceptional volunteer work
throughout New York State through SCORE
and the Upstate NY Rural Initiative Corporation
promoting business entrepreneurship and small
business development in rural communities.
Two employees from the SEPP Management
Company, Inc. traveled to Hartford,
Connecticut in May for training. Anne Kinney,
Deputy Director and Brandy Jackson, Director
of Housing Management received financial
training tailored to the housing industry from
The National Center for Housing Management.
Anne and Brandy both attended classes for two
17
and a half days and then sat for a certification
examination. SEPP is proud to announce
that they both passed the tested with flying
colors. They are now both “Certified Financial
Specialists” (CFS) in housing.
Almost three years after the
flood of 2011 sent 11 feet of
water into the building,
Samaritan Counseling is again
offering services at the Owego
Office, located in Owego United
Methodist Church at 261 Main
Street. Appointments are
available every Thursday with Marriage and
Family Therapist, Alice O’Brien-Botts,
LCSW-R. The Owego office is handicapped
accessible and parking is available at the back of
the church.
Southern Tier HealthLink (STHL) recently
announced that Lisa Harris, MD, Senior Vice
President of Provider Network/Medical Affairs/
CMO Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial
Hospital, Inc., a member of Ascension Health is
joining the STHL Board of Directors.
Southern Tier Stand Up Paddle just returned
from Camp Abilities in Brockport where
athletes with visual impairments experienced
all the benefits of Stand Up Paddling on
the Erie Canal. Southern Tier Stand Up
Paddle continues to build an adaptive Stand
Up Paddle program for the Binghamton/
Broome community for individuals with
disabilities, introducing how SUP is truly for
everyone. Southern Tier Stand Up Paddle is
also really excited to be invited to Camp
Abilities Saratoga and Utica where athletes will
also get to play on the water in August. The National Committee for Quality Assurance
(NCQA) has announced that UHS Chenango
Memorial Hospital’s Primary Care offices in
Oxford, Sherburne and Sidney have received
recognition from the Patient-Centered Medical
Home (PCMH) program for using evidencebased, patient-centered processes that focus
on highly coordinated care and long-term
participative relationships. UHS Primary
Care in Norwich was the first of the hospital’s
primary care sites to receive this recognition in
2012.
Credit Union.
Hilary Wilcox has joined
Visions Federal Credit Union
as the Norwich Branch
Manager. Hilary brings over 10
years of experience to her new
position, ranging from Branch
Manager at NBT to Indirect
Lending Officer at GHS Federal
James Yadlowsky, a driver for more than 7 years
for Willow Run Foods was recently hailed a
“hero” for helping to rescue two people from
a fire. The house where the fire occurred was
occupied by a disabled adult in a wheelchair
and an adult caregiver. Yadlowsky woke the
caregiver and then carried the disabled adult
out of the burning house saving their lives. The
Aurelius Fire Department nominated Yadlowsky
for an American Red Cross Real Hero award.
We are interested in sharing your good
news with other Chamber members.
Every month we include a GOOD
NEWS section with one-sentence items
about good news from our members.
The deadline to submit the good news information is the first Friday of the month
prior to publication.
If you have questions or would like to
submit a good news item for the ChambeReport, please contact Judi Hess at
judi@visitbinghamton.org.
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August 2014
Unshackle Upstate Press Conference
The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce
was host to the press conference
on June 23 when Unshackle Upstate
Executive Director Brian Sampson
rolled out the organization’s 2014 agenda:
“Let New York Work” .
The Family & Children’s Society
celebrated the Grand Re-Opening
of their beautifully renovated building
located at 257 Main Street
in Binghamton with a Ribbon Cutting
on June 10. Congratulations!
After Hours Network Reception
Everyone enjoyed themselves at the Chamber’s After-Hours Network Reception
at Number 5 Restaurant on June 26.
Thank you to Number 5 for hosting this event
and for the delicious hors d’oeuvres!
Congratulations
to Homestead Funding Corporation
on their Grand Opening
on June 12!
They are located
at 4777 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal
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