GCACC Newsletter - Cazenovia Chamber of Commerce

GCACC
Newsletter
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Winter Festival
2014
Feb 6th thru 9th
INSIDE THIS
ISSUE:
Winter Fest
New Members
Contest for Small
Town USA
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See www.cazenovia.com
For a complete schedule of events
You may also pick up schedules at the Chamber Office
Snow Sculpting
Ice Skating
Art Exhibition
Evening Snowshoe Tour at Lorenzo
Renewing Members
Winners
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Member News
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Talent Show & Crowning King & Queen
Downhill Skiing at Caz Ski Club
High School Winter Olympics
Scrabblefest
Horse Drawn Wagon Rides
Alpaca Spinning Demonstration
Caz Student Winter Dance
Snowflake Run
Chocolate Party at Library
All times and locations are on website or at Chamber
The Greater Cazenovia Area Chamber of Commerce
59 Albany Street, Cazenovia, NY 13035
315-655-9243 www.cazenovia.com
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Welcome New Chamber Members
Karen & Rick Lounsbury—Supporters
13 So. Village, Cazenovia, NY 13035
Dark Horse Wealth—Judson Ames
9 Albany St., Cazenovia, NY 13035
Phone: 315-655-5851 E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.darkhorsewealth.com
Wealth management services for small business and high net wealth individuals.
Synergy Education Concepts & Strategies for Career & Living—Nikki Loock
PO Box 274, Cazenovia, NY 13035
Phone: 315-254-3130
Educational concepts for business and individuals for career and living.
Community Action Partnership (CAP) - Diane Ryan
PO Box 249, Morrisville, NY 13408
Phone: 315-684-3144 Fax: 315-684-9650 Cell: 315-427-5498
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.capmadco.org
A non-profit organization working with families to build resiliency, self sufficiency,
Family stability, assisting with housing, food, employment and medical needs.
Summit Hardwood Flooring—J.P. Miller
3090 Jones Rd, Erieville, NY 13061
Phone: 315-662-3515
E-mail: [email protected]
Dustless refinishing of existing, hardwood and installation of raw wood prefinished hard
wood and eco-friendly bamboo also designed inlays and borders and repair work.
Cazenovia, NY nominated as America’s Coolest Small Town
Cazenovia is one of 15 small towns in the USA nominated for this award. Cazenovia was in 3rd
Place on Jan 29th. You can vote everyday until Tuesday Feb 25th. Go to the Chamber website
At www.cazenovia.com and just click on Vote, scroll to Cazenovia vote and you are done until the
next day.
Towns that land in the final top 10 will be included in the annual Budget Travel feature story on
the country’s Coolest Small Towns, which will be seen by over a million people via the website
and opt-in newsletters– the higher the town places, the bigger the article.
Vote…..Vote…..Vote…..Vote…..Vote…..Vote….Vote…..
Cazenovia today and tomorrow and the next 25 days
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Members renewing their Membership in late Dec & Jan ‘14
Borsellino Carpentry
Friends of Lorenzo
Realty USA Karen Reynolds
GHD Consulting
Cazenovia Self Storage
Gregory F. Wilt, CPA
Skeele Agency
Prudential CNY Realty
Bailey, Haskell & Lalond
Eyecare of CNY
SKB Design
Ecologic
Cazenovia Equipment
Cazenovia School of Ballet
Kurt Wheeler
Ralston Supply Center, Inc.
H. H. Franklins
The Cazenovia Forum
AJ’s Archery
Lavender Blue
State Farm Insurance
Owera Vineyards
Tre G Farms
Caz Lake Assoc.
Ray & Co. Business Services
Stone Quarry Art Park
Cazenovia Dental
Caz Radon
Caz Rotary Club
Old & Everlasting
Thomas Kozlowski,DDS
Cazenovia Preservation
Flyhawk Farm & Kennel
Cherry Valley PT
Les Pates Et Les Nouilles
Cazenovia College Hannay Miniature Horse Farm
Donna DeVaul
Hummel’s Office Plus
Queensboro Farm Products Cazenovia Public Library
George F. Conway AAL
Andrew Mistur CPA
Cazenovia Children’s House
Chary Griffin, Prudential CNY
In Your Pace Running Club Laine Gilmore Music Service
Cazenovia Jewelry Caz Cares
Hunt, Tom Tait
Bowden Plumbing & Heating
Mad. Co. Office of the Aging
St. Peter’s Church
Cazenovia Nelson UMC
Davidson Securities Windmill Courts
Meadowood Farms Tronser
Lillie Bean
Cazenovia Village Baptist
CRIS
CASA
Cazenovia Garden Club
Tizzy’s
From the Ground Up
Harris Cleaners
Cazenovia Country Club
Spinnaker Custom Products
Miori Marshall Arts Spotless Spaces
Pelco
Cazenovia Golf Club
Blushing Rose Botique
Be sure to include any changes you would like made to your website or directory information.
February 15th is last day for dues to be in 2014 Directory
Rotary Club January Quiz for 3rd Graders Only
Winner was Faith Wheeler of
Mrs. Abbey’s Class at Burton Street
Also winning Caz Buck for entries Kylie Riedl and Olivia Wolsey
Answers: From Dictionaries given to all 3rd graders at Burton Street by the Rotary Club
1. Pacific Ocean is the world’s largest body of water
2. Nile River is the longest river in the world
3. Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the US
4. Betsey Ross sewed the first US Flag with 13 stars
5. 26 times the US flag has been changed
6. Gold on the element table is Au
7. 2 pints are in a quart
8. 435 members are in our House of Representatives
9. Minnesota is abbreviated MN
10. Seven seas are in the world
Faith received an award certificate and a $5. Caz Bucks prize. Her class was treated to
a wonderful selection of cupcakes from Latte Da in honor of Faith’s correct answers to all
of the questions.
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Chamber Member News
Open Hand Theater announces: Puppet Arts Camp at the Castle
At the Castle on North Salina Street 518 Prospect Avenue ([email protected])
February 17 thru 21, 2014 Join us for Fantastic Fun with Puppets and Art with Open
Hand Theater. Create a performance together with Theater Artists other February Campers.
Monday thru Friday , 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Cost is $175 for the week
Space is very limited!!
Performance: Friday February 21 at 7:30 p.m.
So REGISTER NOW!!!
Call today: 315-476-0466
Cazenovia Artisans February Events
We will be hosting an opening for Janet Ambrose, SU textile professor, alpaca farmer,
and knitter on Friday February 7th from 5 to 8 p.m.
She will be doing spinning demonstrations in our gallery Saturday February 8th, 15th
and 22nd from 2 to 5 p.m.
Her scarves will be available for sale throughout the month at Cazenovia Artisans.
Congratulations Owera Vineyards …. Just received TWO silver metals for their
2012Frontenac Gris and
2012 Chardonnay
From the 2014 San Francisco Wine Competition
Out of 100’s of NYS Chardonnays entered Owera was 1 of 5 to receive a medal!
Owera Vineyards will be back open to the public Wed.,March 5th, 2014
Did you know….. Every member of the Chamber is on our website with their information
…..Our monthly newsletter is on the website also at www.cazenovia.com
…..Our community events calendar is also on our website
…..Farmers Market information and forms are on our website
…..Chamber meetings are announced in our newsletter and on our website
…..Cameras are clicking and even you may appear in our newsletter on our website
…..HCBD news of events in the business district are announced on our website
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Chamber Member News
Congratulations to the 800 Runners in 12 degree temps on Jan 26th
And to Dave’s Diner Voted for the Best Chili
The Chamber held its State of the Area Dinner Meeting Janury 22nd at Dave’s Diner with the following speakers: Tracie Carmen delivering David Velesky’s speech as he was unable to attend. Bill
Magee was called into session but sent his speech which was read by Jessica.
Bob Dubik, Cazenovia Central School Superintendent, gave a summary of this past year at our schools
and covered all of the academic as well as sports highlights. Bill Zupan Cazenovia Town Supervisor
talked of the towns past year and future plans. Dave Jones, Fenner Supervisor had an emergency and
was not able to attend but sent his speech to the Chamber which we will share. Roger Bradstreet, Nelson Supervisor spoke on his plans for economic growth in Nelson for this next year and said that 9900
vehicles pass thru Nelson on Rt 20 every day. Wayne Westervelt from Cazenovia College shared how
the class graduating this year has 120 students and the Freshman class for this year has 390 students.
The college has added several new programs and improvements over the past year and will continue to
do so. Our last guest speaker was Kurt Wheeler our Village Mayor that shared a look ahead at the future of Cazenovia and all that it has planned out very carefully to not lose the ambiance of the Village.
Our meeting was led by our newly elected President of the Board Jessica Amidon who opened the
meeting; after a lovely dinner prepared by Bill Tilison of Dave’s Diner, with the Pledge to the Flag by
our Past Chairman of the Board, Gene Gissin. Jessica then present Gene with a Certificate and gifts
for his three years of service as Chairman of the Chamber.
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What
Does
Member News
GCACC Membership Benefits for its Members
Exposure for Your Business
-New members listed monthly in local newspaper & Chamber newsletter as well as Chamber website
-Listing & Linking at www.cazenovia.com
-Listing in Annual Membership Directory Alphabetically and by Category
-Phone, Fax and Internet Referrals – Only Members referred
-Exposure and distribution of your business brochure in and from our office/visitor center
Business Contacts
-Networking Opportunities at Monthly Meetings
-Committee Participation
Marketing Opportunities
-Advertising inserts in Chamber newsletter as well as on the GCACC website
-Chamber Showcase Window Rental with: Online featured Business of the Month
-Sponsorship of Monthly Membership Meetings
-Sponsorship of Chamber Events throughout the year
-Advertising in Annual Membership Directory and Chamber Newsletter
-Chamber Gift Certificate (CAZ BUCKS) use anywhere in Cazenovia
Staffed Office/Visitor Center
Monthly Newsletter
Annual Scholarships for qualifying Cazenovia High School Seniors
SCORE Business Counseling Services
Opportunity is Knocking to Highlight your Business in the Madison
Co. Tourism Guide [email protected]
1. Please send me photos of your business for placement in our 2014 Travel Guide. I can’t guarantee that we’ll use them but I’d like to give our designer as many options as possible. And we’ll identify
the location of each photo
2. Do you know someone who’s had a positive impact on tourism in Madison County? Thennominate
them for our “2014 Emily Marshall Champion of Tourism Award” to be given at our annual dinner
in April
3. Please vote daily – Budget Travel has identified Cazenovia as a finalist for their “America’s Coolest Small Town” contest! Spread the word and vote here
a. http://www.budgettravel.com/contest/vote-for-americas-coolest-small-town-2014,16/#candidatedetail21473
Blushing Rose announces that Friday February 5th is
Wear RED DAY for
The American Heart Association
*Press CTRL and click the link below to connect to our Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cazenovia-Chamber/143007701458
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your
Member News
Cazenovia Rotary Club Winter Festival Events
Saturday Feb 8th 11a.m. to 1 p.m. Lamplit Farms Wagon Rides at Tele
phone park in front of Kinney Drugs
Saturday Feb 8th 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. ScrabbleFest at Cazenovia Library
Community room downstairs. Bring your own scrabbleboard if you
have one or we will have them available there also.
Prizes will include gift certificates and local items of interest to all
Ages. Free refreshments will be served. Room for all ages-bring the
whole family.
NEWS UPDATE— Cazenovia Public Library –Imagination Library Project
“The Little Engine that Could” is on its way to 82 children in the Cazenovia area.
Over 300 have signed up and will be receiving books in Madison Co.
From the Dolly Parton “Imagination Library” project that provides books from
birth to 5 year olds each month.
The last book is “Look Out Kindergarten Here I Come”
Sign you child or grandchild up today at the Cazenovia Library for their
free books.
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Chamber Member News
Nelson Odeon Tickets 10% off during Winter Fest
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BEAUCOUP BLUE W/SPECIAL
GUEST CAROLANN SOLEBELLO
DOORS OPEN AT 7:30 PM
$20 IN ADVANCE : BUY ONLINE
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JAC O B M O O N
DOORS OPEN AT 7:30 PM
$20 IN ADVANCE : BUY ONLINE
Nelson Odeon Tickets for sale at the Chamber Office Tue—Fri 9 am to 4 pm and
Sat. 9 am to noon. Tickets discounted 10% at Chamber Office
Only $18. from Feb 1st to Feb 8th.
Website: www.nelsonoeon.com
A Fun and Exciting Gift for Valentine’s Day
Jewel Scent Candles and Soaps
(A jewel valued at $10 to $7,500 waits for you in every candle or soap)
One Lincklaen St. Cazenovia
Open Tues—Sat (Some Sundays)
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Chamber Member News
Cabin Fever…..Let’s Go Out
Sunday—BG Buda—Spaghetti & Meatball $10.
Monday—The Brewster Inn Special Beer & a Burger $14.95
Tuesday—Hennebergs Tavern—Trivia Night w/eats
Wednesday—Circa—will reopen Feb 4th
Tuesday—Latte Da—Awesome Sandwiches & Desserts
Wednesday—Caz Pizza—Pizza & Wings
Wednesday—Les Pates Et Les Nouilles great menu very tasty
Thursday—Daves Diner –Great Breakfasts and Lunches
Thursday—Brae Loch—Crab Leg Buffett
Friday—Empire Brewery—Farm to Table Menu (Greyrock Farm products)
Friday—Owahgena Pizzeria– bring pizza home for the family
Friday—Lincklaen House—Fish Fry is on and other daily specials
Saturday—Pewter Spoon– relax and visit with a special coffee or tea and pastry
Saturday—Blue Canoe—snowmobile to them for something hot to eat and drink
Saturday—Copper Turret in Morrisville—great food
Saturday—Poolville Country Store—short drive past Hamilton great menu
Any day on the run Subway for Soup, Salad and Sandwiches
Shopping at Tops—pick up a broasted chicken– finger lickin good
Check each of their websites for more details
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