2019 Member Directory Expanding Opportunities Throughout the Great Northern Catskills
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2019 MEMBER DIRECTORY Expanding Opportunities Throughout the Great Northern Catskills www.GreeneCountyChamber.com 2 www.GreeneCountyChamber.com Greene County Welcome to Greene County, New York Chamber of Commerce The Greene County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present 327 Main Street, P.O. Box 248 this guide to the many fine members of the business community Catskill, NY 12414 of Greene County and its surrounding area. Within this directory p: (518) 943-4222 you will find a wide array of quality businesses ready to meet the f: (518) 751-2267 needs of every resident and visitor alike. We hope that you will find it useful throughout the year and share it with others. Chamber Staff Jeff Friedman Greene County’s unique blend of commerce ranges from a thriving President/Executive Director tourism industry to quality manufacturers and top notch service Pamela Geskie providers. Whether you are looking for a place to stay and play, Membership Director acquire a product you need, or just get some personal attention, it Melody McCrodden can all be found right here. The diverse cultural and historic heritage Operations Director of the region is woven into the fabric of our community’s friendly, welcoming nature, making Greene County a special place to visit or Officers just a great place to call home. Florence Ohle - Chair The Chamber of Commerce is committed to serving as a resource, Community Action of Greene County advocate and promotional source for our business members. Nicole Bliss - Vice Chair We are focused on fostering both economic growth and a strong, National Bank of Coxsackie vibrant community. Through our many Chamber programs, events Mark Vinciguerra - Treasurer and seminars we provide numerous opportunities for businesses Capital Region Independent Media to grow, network and expand their profile. Nancy Richards - Secretary Catskill Local Development Corp. Greene County is a great place to live and work. Its many businesses offer something for everyone and we are pleased that you have 2019 Directors chosen to meet your shopping or business needs in our community. Robert Agostinoni The Greene County Chamber of Commerce thanks you for choosing The Bank of Greene County to do business here! Maureen Boutin Columbia-Greene Community College Jeff Friedman Pamela Geskie Susan Buchakian President/Executive Director Membership Director Greene Meadows Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Melody McCrodden Jay Fink Operations Director WRIP-FM 97.9 Karen Gallo Karen’s Flower Shoppe Ryan Hastie Pardees Insurance Agency Welcome Karl Heck Greene County Economic Development, CREDITS: Tourism & Planning Cover Photos: Top Photo by Francis X. Driscoll Randy Lent Bottom (Left) Fawns Leap Tattoo (Right) Mansion Reed Photos by Pamela Geskie C.A. Albright & Sons Map on Page 53: Supplied by Greene County Tourism Kathleen McQuaid Photos by: Francis X. Driscoll Photography; Veronica Chewens Photography KathodeRay Media Design & Layout: Graphic Ally: [email protected] Bill Snyder Printing: Catskill Mountain Printing Services: [email protected] Hunter Mountain Ski Bowl Randy Squire (Catskill Arial if Available supplied by Greene County IDA) Coxsackie-Athens Central School District Bill VanSlyke Columbia Memorial Health 3 4 www.GreeneCountyChamber.com P GREENE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CHAMBER FACTS ROD • The Greene County Chamber of Commerce is a 501c(6) – Not-for Profit corporation. • The Chamber is owned, operated and governed by its member businesses. u • The Chamber’s Board of Directors is made up of representatives from its member businesses. CTS • The Chamber receives no government or public funding of any kind. • The Chamber is entirely funded through revenue received from membership investments, & S sponsorship opportunities, events, and proceeds from other chamber benefit programs. • The Chamber has grown from under 300 member businesses at the beginning of 2013 to over 450 member businesses in 2019. ER • 63% of consumers are more likely to do business with a business if they know they are a Chamber member. vi • The Chamber operates daily with just a staff of three: President/Executive Director, CES Membership Director and Operations Director. OUR MISSION The Greene County Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to advancing the prosperity of our members by fostering economic growth and stronger communities throughout the Greene County region. WELCOME TO THE CHAMBER At the Greene County Chamber of Commerce, we are in business for your business. As Greene County’s largest commercial organization, we’re dedicated to advancing the prosperity of all of our member businesses from not-for-profits and sole proprietors to small, medium and large corporations. Our strength lies in our membership – a valuable pool of resources from which our businesses can draw ideas and energy to grow their organizations and improve their bottom lines. From direct business referrals to discounted goods and services, we help our members help each other. We are proud of our region’s historic past and natural beauty, which make it a great place to live and work. We are sensitive to intelligent growth and planning, helping to foster environmentally feasible economic development that preserves what makes our region special. So whether you need to build awareness for your organization, introduce a new product or are looking to increase sales, we look forward to working with you to make the most of your Chamber membership investment through programs, products, consultation and services that translate into success. Think of the Chamber as a tool box for your business. Just reach into the Chamber at any time you need a tool to achieve your greater success. MEET THE CHAMBER STAFF Jeff Friedman Pamela Geskie Melody McCrodden President/Executive Director Membership Director Operations Director 5 CHAMBER PROGRAMS CES The Greene County Chamber of Commerce offers a wide range of programs and services vi designed to meet the needs of businesses and help them achieve greater success. The Greene County Chamber of Commerce is the place where new opportunities are born. The ER Chamber is where you connect to a strong, vibrant business community with limitless possibilities. Take advantage of the Chamber’s many networking opportunities, educational programs, consulting services and high profile events designed to grow your business and & S increase earnings. We provide the tools to help inspire and strengthen your business for the benefit of all of Greene County. Make a sound investment! Join the Greene County Chamber of Commerce, because when new connections are made, anything is possible. CTS u Programs and Services: • Advocacy: The Chamber works every day to represent the interests of the local business community through its ongoing work with our elected officials. ROD P • B.E.S.T: Business Employment Standards Transition: A partnership program between the Chambers of Greene and Columbia counties and Questar III which helps high school students develop the skills necessary in the workplace and/or college. • Health insurance: Available through the Chamber as part of a benefit package – offering more choices for quality, affordable health care. • AllyHealth Telemedicine Program: The Chamber offers this unique program to members at a reduced cost, saving time and frustration. • Employee Assistance Program: An affordable insurance program that offers mental health, financial and legal assistance for employees. • Leadership Columbia-Greene: A dynamic, community based program for professionals from across Greene and Columbia counties designed to develop informed, action oriented leaders to meet the future challenges of our area. • Marketing Opportunities: Every Chamber member can promote their business through the Chamber weekly E-newsletter, Chamber Mailing List or on the Chamber Website. • Chamber Directory: The annual directory of member businesses is distributed throughout the region as a printed magazine, via email and can be viewed on greenecountychamber. com. • Member to Member Discounts: Find the products and services your business needs while saving money and making a great new connection. • Special New Member Welcome Benefits: New members of the Chamber can take advantage of free advertising on iHeart Radio stations 98.5 the CAT, WHUD & Oldies 93.5 as well as display ads from Columbia-Greene Media in the Catskill Daily Mail and hudsonvalley360.com; and a special offer from The Ravena News Herald, The Greenville Pioneer. New members also are announced on the Chamber’s website, weekly e- Newsletter and on Chamber social media. • Annual and Event Partnerships: Chamber members can promote their business through numerous sponsorship opportunities of Chamber events and programs. • Business Education: The Chamber offers opportunities throughout the year for members to learn more about subjects that can help grow or affect their business. • Economic Development Partnerships: The Chamber works with numerous organizations helping to develop programs that help attract new business, develop and attract workforce, create long term economic plans and nurture and grow existing businesses and communities. www.GreeneCountyChamber.com 6 P CHAMBER PROGRAMS ROD Events and Networking Opportunities: u • Business After Hours Networking (BAHN): A great way to connect with other Chamber members and the business community while enjoying a fun and festive evening at a local CTS area business or restaurant. • Ribbon Cuttings and Open Houses: We celebrate with and show our support to new & S members