WWW.WATERTOWNNY.COM VolumeNews 12, Edition 12 5-Star Accredited& Chamber Views of Commerce December, 2012 In this Issue: Holiday Shopping Guide: Support your Fellow Chamber Members and Shop Chamber! The Holiday Shopping Season is upon us, use this time to support your fellow Chamber members, here are a few to choose... SEE PAGE 6 Business After Hours at the Paddock Club! Biggest Business After Hours of the Year!... SEE PAGE 3 Save the Date: Shapiro Dinner Save the Date for Shapiro Dinner, Thursday February 7, 2013 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Presented to Bernard H. Brown, Jr., CEO at Bernier, Car & Associates, P.C.... SEE PAGE 12 Business of the Year Passes are On Sale... Only $80!! Reserve by emailing: [email protected] Interested in Sponsoring Sponsored by the Newsletter for 2013 ONLY $ 30 per month 2 WWW.WATERTOWNNY.COM Thank you Lynne Ferris for your Service to the Chamber T he Chairperson’s Corner it is a bottle of local wine, ing company or a local Board of Directors for their handmade soap, spices campground. There are hard work and efforts this and jams, cakes, cupcakes, locally owned restaurants year. The Chamber staff, local cheeses, coffee and throughout our commu- under the leadership of pizza the list is endless. nity. Lynn has really done an exceptional job this year! I How about a gift card to There are so many busi- look forward to the growth The holiday season is here, a local photographer, an nesses that belong to the of the Chamber in the with so much hype and artist, a dry cleaning facil- Chamber of Commerce future and wish everyone a advertisements it is hard to ity, pet services, a local who are either a phone happy, healthy and pros- ignore. How nice would a marina, a fishing charter, call or a quick visit to perous holiday season! gift be, purchasing items a limousine service, local their website for gifts for locally? There are so many landscaping services, local Christmas! Shop local and Lynne Ferris hard working local busi- health food store, a gift support our economy! Firm Administrator nesses who would appreci- basket, a local golf course, Conboy, McKay, Bachman ate your support. Whether promotional items, clean- I would like to thank the & Kendall, LLP T he President’s Perspective you head out to finish need something. Giving cember 19th from 5pm- your last minute Christ- to others less fortunate 7pm! Stop down early mas shopping, there are or someone that may and finish your Christmas tremendous options in be facing some tempo- shopping in Downtown our community and as a rary obstacle can be the Watertown. community member it is most rewarding act of an opportunity to give kindness which truly has Warm Wishes and Happy back. no monetary value. Holidays , It is hard to believe Christmas is less than a The holiday season is It is our wish at the month away and 2012 not only a major sea- Chamber of Commerce will be behind us! The son for retailers; it’s a that all of our members Chamber has had a time when many people and families have a safe prosperous year and is make charitable dona- and wonderful holiday Lynn M. Pietroski truly grateful for the local tions, too. In a season of season! If you have the President & CEO businesses in our com- giving, take the time to opportunity, please join munity that continue to reflect on your wants and us for December’s Busi- support our mission! As needs—is there some- ness After Hours at the one out there that may Paddock Arcade on De- WWW.WATERTOWNNY.COM 3 4 WWW.WATERTOWNNY.COM New Member Profiles First Round of both. Ricoh multifunction nity Plans in 24 states and the getting milked, dogs and Watertown products offer copy, scan District of Columbia. Their cats to pet, and other chores Frank & Jeany Danielsen and fax options as well as mission is to help people live around the farm that are go- 498 Factory Street advanced finishing capabili- healthier lives by ensuring ing on all year long. Also, the Watertown, NY 13601 ties on a technology plat- access to high quality health delicious home cooked meals Phone: (315) 405-4504 form designed to seamlessly care services for the under- can’t be beat! So, whether Email: jdanielsen@rkinsur- interface with the Web, cloud served. They accomplish that you come for a day trip, or ance.com services and a wide range mission through innovative an overnight stay, you will of applications. From small strategies like their Winning be able to have an authentic The FIRST ROUND is the offices to centralized produc- Priorities approach, and farm experience! newest night spot in Water- tion printing environments, through innovative programs town. Frank & Jeany Dan- Ricoh MFPs and printers can such as the Personal Care You choose what you want ielsen took an old familiar help customers be more ef- Model, Healthy First Steps, to do during your stay. You watering hole on Factory ficient and enhance produc- and effective disease man- can spend as much, or as Street and turned it into a tivity. agement. They work hard little, time around the farm new inviting “after work” at being a good partner for as you want. You are free to bar & lounge. The original “We’re pleased with our states, providers and mem- observe, be hands on, or stay wooden bar is still in place status as a leader which we bers by constantly trying to away from the barn. There is but certainly looks as though believe reflects our commit- be easier and simpler to do always a place to take a cat it had changed locations with ment to deliver the precise business with. And they’re nap in the sun, read a book, the comfortable modern business information solu- committed to Medicaid and or watch the clouds float décor—so tastefully com- tions customers need to CHIP, to the many communi- by. Also, you can check out pleted. They have thought of drive their business goals ties in which they work, to the local attractions, spend it all from a great new menu, and desired outcomes,” said a local presence and local time in our family room, or to multiple flat screen TVs, Dominic Pontrelli, Senior service, and to the under- play games. This is your op- Quick Draw Lottery, and a Vice President, Marketing, standing of local culture and portunity to have a relaxing, handy ATM. Weekend music Ricoh Americas Corpora- its relation to disease and peaceful vacation in the has quite a following too. It is tion. “In every instance, we disease management. country. They all love to show a nice friendly place to relax combine our technology and people their way of living! after a full day’s work and a services offerings with the There is nothing more fun great place to meet friends right people and processes Country Cousins Farm than seeing the delight on a on the weekends. This was to address each customer’s Stan & Sharon Horning child’s face when they get to designed with you in mind- unique requirements.” 29415 Fults Rd feed a calf for the first time, --the local business person Evans Mills, NY 13637 or their surprise when a cow looking to unwind for a bit. UnitedHealthcare Phone: (315) 629-2401 tries to “eat” a shirt. Milking Community Plan of Email: countrycousinsfarm@ cows, feeding corn and grain, Ricoh USA, Inc. New York gmail.com throwing hay bales, play- David Sweet Susan Healy-Kribs Website: http://www.country- ing with the cats and dogs 215 Washington Street 5015 Campuswood Drive cousinsfarm.com are things that we want you Watertown, NY 13601 Suite 107 to experience. And seeing Phone: (315) 783-9329 East Syracuse, NY 13057 You are invited to come the beautiful sunrises and Email: david.sweet@ricoh- Phone: 315-638-1082 spend time with them on sunsets, hearing the birds usa.com Email: susan_healy-kribs@ their dairy farm! Through sing, and smelling the flowers Website: http://www.ricoh- uhc.com hands-on experience you will and clean air can’t be missed. usa.com Website: http://UHCCommu- be able to find out what life God has blessed them with a nityPlan.com is like as a farmer. 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