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Officers, Directors Elected at Annual Meeting Elected at Annual Directors Officers, membership at the event. The Chamber would like to thank them for their service The Chamber membership at the event. year. this coming January 16th, at new venue the Arnot Mall. For photos and a complete listing of event supporters, photos and a complete listing of event For the Arnot Mall. 16th, at new venue January byoffice voted into the were members Officers and Board 6. The following please see Page More than 300 members attended the Chemung Chamber's 113th Annual Meeting on Wednesday, Wednesday, on Meeting the Chemung Chamber's 113th Annual than 300 members attended More

*Returning Board member elected to a second term. member Board *Returning please visit www.chemungchamber.org. roster, a full Board For Associates* Streeter Streeter, Jeff LECOM Terry, Richard Dr. pladis Global* JR Reazor, & Carroll Perry Scott Proudfoot, & Design Manufacturing Cameron Chris Goll, Arnot Health Lawrence, Jonathan Corning Enterprises Burlew, Dawn Members of Directors Board www.MarkTwainCountry.com Mark Twain Country CVB to Host Spring Event Campaign Will your tourism business be hosting any St. Patrick or spring events? The Chamber’s Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) will be launching an online campaign to collectively promote area happenings occurring mid-March through May.

If you have an event you’d like considered, email Cynthia Raj at [email protected] with the name, date, a 1-2 line description and the web link where full details can be found. There is no charge to participate.

WGI to Host Woodstock 50 Music Festival in August

Rolling Stone announced in January that Watkins Glen International has been chosen as the host site for Woodstock 50, an outdoor music festival that will mark the 50th anniversary of the original Woodstock and is estimated to bring some 50,000-100,000 festival goers to the region.

The event will be held August 15-18, 2019, and is bound to boost the economy of the Southern Tier and beyond, as much of the local inventory was booked within 24 hours of the announcement.

The Chemung CVB will be working with area tourism offices to support the success of the event and showcase the Southern Region.

More information about artists and tickets will be available soon.

Chamber’s Tourism VP to Chair Regional Committee

Cynthia Raj, the Chemung Chamber’s Vice President of Tourism Promotion, has been appointed to serve a 2-year term as President of the Finger Lakes Regional Tourism Council (FLRTC), an organization comprised of the 14 official County Tourism Promotion Agencies of the NYS Finger Lakes Vacation Region. The mission of the group is to maximize the economic impact of tourism in the region.

The Finger Lakes Regional Tourism Council supports tourism through the administration of region-wide programs and marketing efforts. Another key element of the organization's programming is a public relations program, which the council contracts with City-based Quinn PR. The ten-year partnership with Quinn PR has resulted in more than 2,020 media placements for the Finger Lakes Vacation Region in such noted publications at the New York Times, U.S. News, Conde Nast and the Huffington Post, and has generated more than 12 billion cumulative media impressions for the region.

The partnership has proven so successful that in 2018 the U.S. Travel Association awarded the FLRTC’s public relations campaign with top honors due to its clear vision, strategy, execution and results.

“It is a pleasure to represent the Finger Lakes alongside this vibrant group of industry colleagues,” Raj said. “Working as a collective over the past decade has helped bring an awareness of the region to both national and international audiences in a way that individual counties simply can’t do.”

Hill Top to Serve up Valentine Romance Looking for an extra special dinner for your Valentine? Although Hill Top Inn is closed for the season, it will be open to serve up dinner on Thursday, February 14 through Saturday, February 16. Call 607-732-6728 for reservations. Member & Chamber News Online Sexual Harassment Training Available First Heritage's Rourke to Retire to Chemung Chamber Members After nearly twenty five years in the credit union industry, The Business Council of New including the past ten as CEO of First Heritage Federal York State is offering online Credit Union, Daniel Rourke will retire effective February 1. sexual harassment training for their member Chambers. This First Heritage has experienced tremendous growth opportunity extends to any during Rourke’s tenure. Under his leadership, assets business that is a member of and deposits each grew by 50%, fueling a loan growth those Chambers, so Chemung Chamber members are of over 170% and bringing the credit union’s total loan eligible to receive the training at the member discounted rate. portfolio to over $300 million. Membership grew by 27% while maintaining an exemplary level of service to The training, a joint venture by Leadership Logic and its members, indicated by the most recent membership Gillespie Associates, is a 45-minute interactive online survey where the credit union received the highest course that exceeds the standards set by New York State satisfaction score in its history. Rourke also led the path for anti-sexual harassment training. The cost is $31.37 into new markets by opening branch locations in both per employee per year when you apply the Chemung Mansfield, Pennsylvania and Hornell, New York, as well Chamber discount code. as coordinating several mergers over the years.

To take advantage of this opportunity, please visit: Thomas Pisano will serve as president and CEO of the credit https://www.gillespieassociates.com/bcnys-chambers/ and union upon Rourke’s retirement. Pisano and Rourke have enter the code AC031 (AC "zero" 31). Please contact the been working together since January 2018 to implement Chamber with any questions at 734-5137. transition plans and long term-strategies for First Heritage.

Chemung Canal Welcomes New Hire

Chemung Canal's Real Estate Lending Stay warm Department recently welcomed Robert this winter Avvampato to their team. and bank from home! Robert brings with him more than 28 years of mortgage lending experience; he is client-focused and ready to help whether buying or re-financing, Avvampato making the process as smooth as possible. He has knowledge and experience with many mortgage products, from First-Time Home Buyer loans to Jumbo loans, and is ready to assist with home-buyer education to application, closing and beyond.

Robert lives in Corning and is involved in several community organizations, including the Kiwanis Club of Corning and the Corning Southside Neighborhood Association.

He will be covering the Steuben, Schuyler and Chemung Mobile App Mobile Deposit Mobile Pay Web Banking Debit Card County markets along with Originator Heather Mingos. chemungcanal.com For more information, please call 737-3737 or e-mail [email protected]. Member News Roundup ▶TheChemung County Nonprofit Network will ▶ That's Amore! A Caberet-style Musical Valentine, will begin meeting again in 2019. The group’s first meeting was take place on Saturday, February 2 (7 p.m.) and Sunday, Tuesday, January 29th from noon to 1:30 pm in the lower February 3 (2 p.m.) at Community Arts of Elmira. level conference room of the Chemung County Chamber of This performance will feature classic songs of love, romance Commerce. CCNN is open to all nonprofit leaders whose and heartbreak performed by Beth Herbst (Soprano), organizations serve the residents of Chemung County and Cathy Russo (Soprano), Joe Milliken (Tenor), Leslie Bresee who have an interest in working together to better meet (Baritone) and Nolan DeSanto (Piano). General admission their needs. Lunch will be provided. Donations appreciated. seating is $10 at the door and includes delectable desserts Future meeting dates are March 26th, May 28th, Sept 24th, and ambrosial beverage. and Nov 26th. Please RSVP by calling or e-mailing Andy Fagan, Cornell Cooperative Extension Chemung County ▶ Watkins Glen International announces the addition Executive Director, at 607-734-4453, ext 231. of two members to the staff, Becky Mitchell and Makinsey Carolus. Mitchell will serve as the Group Sales Manager ▶ X-Gen Pharmaceuticals has just been granted and Carolus as a Corporate Sales Executive. Mitchell joins a National Women’s Business Certification from The Glen from sister track Talladega Superspeedway. Her the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council daily responsibilities include creating new markets for group (WBENC). The certification means that the business ticket and hospitality sales, and coordinating with tour is woman-owned, operated, and controlled. X-Gen bus operators, youth and college groups and city agencies. Pharmaceuticals focuses on keeping up with the changing Carolus graduated from Elmira College with a Bachelor’s of health care industry and creating products that last longer Science in Business Administration. Her previous experience than its patented expiration. For more information, please includes internships at Howell Liberatore and Associates and visit: www.x-gen.us The Hilliard Corporation. She will be tasked with bringing new corporate and hospitality business for the race track. ▶ Special Event Network’s 30th Bridal & Special Event Expo will be held on Sunday, February 17th at the Radisson Hotel Corning from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature local and regional premier wedding, party, hospitality & event professionals with everything Bringing It All Together needed to plan and host your perfect wedding, celebration or special event. Attendees will see the latest in new ideas, concepts & trends, with great products and services WALK-IN PRIMARY SPECIALTY to fit every budget. Find everything from invitations, DJs, CARE CARE CARE florists, photographers, caterers, travel agents, bakeries, + + wedding & event venues, photo booths, limos, gowns, tuxedos, rentals and more. Enjoy delicious cake and chocolate tastings, beautiful harp music and have your As a patient at Arnot Health, you’ll work with a team photo taken in a photo booth. Two attending brides of healthcare experts who put your well-being front will win an LED HDTV. Admission is free. Complete and center, providing personalized treatment, coordinating your care and helping you navigate every step of the way. information can be found at: www.senbridalshows.com And if you ever need specialized care, you’ll get the level ▶ Compeer of Chemung County is proud to partner of treatment that many other patients travel to major with Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, Vulcraft of New cities to obtain, thanks to our relationships with best-in-class York, Inc., and Chemung County Youth Bureau to collaborators like UR Medicine’s Wilmot Cancer Institute and University of Rochester Medical Center. present their 19th Annual Mini-Golf at the Mall Fundraiser. This year’s event will take place February 11th through 23rd, 2019, at the Arnot Mall during normal mall operating hours (Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.). Cost to play is $4.00 per person, www.arnothealth.org with discounts for certain groups. For more information, contact Donna Taylor at 607-733-2820 ext. 111. Recent Events 113th Annual Meeting of Members Wednesday, January 16th, 2019 Hall of Fame Sponsors: Chemung Canal Trust Company Corning Enterprises

Venue Sponsor: Arnot Realty

All American Sponsors: The Hilliard Corporation Empower Federal Credit Union

Championship Sponsor: Arnot Health More than 300 Chamber members attended the Annual Meeting of Members Running Back Sponsor: at the Arnot Mall, which features a brand new event space. First Heritage Federal Credit Union

Jersey Sponsors: Excellus BlueCross BlueShield At left, incoming Gannon Associates Insurance Chamber Board Chair Fagan Engineers & Land Surveyors, P.C. Jeff Kenefick (Five Star Hunt Engineers, Architects & Land Surveyors, P.C. Bank) makes remarks. Cameron Manufacturing & Design Elm Chevrolet Mattress by Appointment Chemung Supply Corporation

Catering Provided By: Holiday Inn Elmira-Riverview

Beverage Sponsors: Master of Ceremonies Jessica Renner (Excellus BlueCross Culligan Water BlueShield) welcomes attendees. John G. Ryan Pepsi Beverages Company Seneca Beverage Corporation GCP Discount Liquors & Wines

At left, members enjoy networking at the event. At top, outgoing Chamber Board Chair Lou DiFabio (Chemung Canal Trust Company) addresses the crowd. HOT LISTINGS! No one sells more Southern Tier homes than The Steve Kettelle Team!

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Elmira, NY 14903 607-795-2998 Thank You Renewing Investors AIM Independent Living Center Eaton Corporation Andryshak Tax & Consulting Inc. Ed’s Heads Portable Toilets, LLC Armor Building Supply of Elmira, Inc. EFPR Group, LLP Arnot Art Museum Elcor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Arnot Mall Barber Shop Inc. Elm Chevrolet, Inc. The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes Elmira Asset Recovery Group, LLC Banfield-Baker Corp. Elmira Downtown Development, Inc. Bellohusen Orthodontics Elmira Structures, Inc. Bethany Village Energy Savers NY, LLC Boy Scouts of America, Five Rivers Council Erway Ambulance Service of Chemung County Callahan Construction Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Cameron Manufacturing & Design, Inc. Finger Lakes Environmental Capabilities, Inc. First Transit Inc. Catholic Charities of Chemung/Schuyler F.M. Howell & Company Chemung County Child Care Council Foor & Associates Architects Chemung Supply Corporation GCP Discount Liquors and Wines The Christmas House George E. Hoare Memorial Co., Inc. Coachman Motor Lodge Gough Holding Corporation

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chemung County Grand Central Plaza, Inc. Corning Community College Harris Hill Soaring Corporation Corning Museum of Glass Hesselson’s CPE InterLink HL Treu Supply Corporation CSR Court Reporting Horizon Solutions Corp. Dalrymple Gravel & Contracting Co., Inc. Horseheads Abstract Company, LLC Databranch, Inc. Hunt Engineers, Architects & Land Surveyors, P.C. Dimon & Bacorn, Inc. IBEW Local #139 Eastern Security Services Inc. IncubatorWorks

John G. Ryan Inc. Thank You Renewing Investors John H. Cook, Jr. Painting Contractor Southern Tier Economic Growth, Inc. John Mills Electric, Inc. Steuben Design LLC Judith A. Rowe Consulting, LLC Surface Finish Technologies Kennedy Valve – A Division of McWane, Inc. Swift Office Equipment Keyser, Maloney & Winner, LLP Taughannock Aviation Kimble Inc. The Rockwell Museum L. Enterprises, LLC Three Rivers Development Corporation LaFrance Equipment Corporation Tioga State Bank Lakewood Vineyards Trinity of Chemung County Meals on Wheels of Chemung County, Inc. UPS Store Mirion Technologies (IST) Corporation Valicenti Advisory Services, Inc. Motor Components, LLC Visiting Angels National Soaring Museum W.M. Spiegel Sons, Inc. Oral & Implant Surgery of the Southern Tier, P.C. Wallin Insurance Agency, Inc. Overhead Door Company of Elmira, NY Walmart Stores, Inc. Panosian Enterprises Warren E. Eng, DDS, FAGD, PLLC Pathways, Inc. Watkins Glen International Ray Jewelers Wegmans

Regional Economic Development & Energy Corp. WENY TV Sayles & Evans Williams Construction 7 Sprayfoam LLC Scott D. Moore Law Office, P.C. X-GEN Pharmaceuticals Inc. Seneca Beverage Corporation Yunis Reality, Inc. Winery Association Zeiser Wilbert Vault, Inc. Sheesley’s Sewer Service, Inc. Silicon Carbide Products, Inc. Welcome New Members Southern Tier Chapter National Electrical CrowCalls, Inc. 48 Benedict Blvd. Contractors Association Elmira, NY 14903 (607) 425-8432 Southern Tier Contract Incorporated http://crowcalls-chickadeescircle.com Recent & Upcoming Events WETM-TV • February • "Business Before Business" Reception December 13, 2018 Wednesday, February 20th 26th Annual Economic Forum Sponsored by Elmira Savings Bank Holiday Inn Riverview 760 East Water Street, Elmira 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. $30 per person

Thursday, February 28th "Business After Business" Reception More than 40 Chamber members attended WETM's GCP Discount Liquors & Wines "Business Before Business" Reception in downtown Elmira. 1020 Center Street, Suite 18 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. $5 per person SatyaVani Akula (SatyaVani Studio and Gallery) sits at the Please visit www.chemungchamber.org news desk. to register and for more info!

William Post (John G. Ullman & Associates) gives a news report in front of the green screen. Interested in hosting a ribbon cutting?

Contact the Chamber for more details at 734-5137.

Exciting changes? Awards? New staff? We want to know!

It’s easy to submit a Member News item, just e-mail it to: Chamber members enjoyed tours of the studio. [email protected] Thank you to WETM for providing door prizes! We have the largest selection of New York State, California and Imported Wines in the area!

1020 Center Street, Suite 18 Horseheads, NY 14845 Conveniently located off I-86, Exit 53 www.gcpliquors.com, (607) 739-8650 Please join us for our Business After Business Reception! Thursday, February 28, 2019 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Featuring fantastic food, wine tastings and door prizes! To register, please visit www.chemungchamber.org or call the Chamber at 734-5137.

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