Chamber Connection - Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce

February 2016
Chamber Connection
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Cayuga County Chamber of
Commerce Office
2 State Street
Auburn, NY 13021
The Finger Lakes Grants Information Center (FLGIC) is a partner of the
Foundation Center, which allows our visitors to access over 140,000 private
charitable foundations and other giving organizations.
We provide orientation and training as well as, space and technology to help
you find funding, grant proposal review and other assistance.
At FLGIC you can:
Attend workshops, forums and panels of interest to you, scheduled
throughout the year
Examples of FL Grants Workshops:
Board Governance Boot Camp
Proposal Writing Basics
Understanding Collaboration
Gain access to the Foundation
Center database listing over
140,000 foundations and over
4 million grants
Use our resources to
strengthen and grow your
nonprofit organization and
build capacity
Representatives from local nonprofit organizations attend
a FLGIC session entitled “Introduction to Fundraising
Planning” at the Chamber January 26.
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Index
1. Finger Lakes Grants Information Center
2. Thank You, New Member; Board of
Directors
3. Upcoming Events
4-5. Thank You, Renewed Members
6. Members in the News
7. Navigator News
8. Employment Opportunities
10-11. Membership Advantage Program
12. Ambassadors Council/Happy 80th
Birthday ACFCU!
14-15. New Advertising/Sponsorship
Opportunities
16-17. The State Report, HR One
19. Leadership Cayuga
20-21. IGNITE the Winter 2016
Connect with us!!
Learn about upcoming RFPs of local interest for grant funding
Visit flgic.org for more information about the center and upcoming events.
Our Mission: To advocate as the voice of the business community, provide
value-added services to our members, and facilitate collaboration
1 that supports
economic development for the greater good of Cayuga County.
@Chamber13021
www.cayugacountychamber.com
[email protected]
Thank you to our new
member!
2016
Chamber Board of Directors
Four convenient locations:
105 Main Street
Moravia, NY
(315) 497-3047
1 E. Genesee Street
Skaneateles, NY
(315) 685-8324
343 Church Street
Hannibal, NY
(315) 564-5118
2516 West Main Street
Cato, NY
(315) 626-2132
The Carta Group:
Steve Ansteth
Michelle Barber
Alan Berlucchi
Patrick Carbonaro
Allison DiMatteo
Rob Forcey
Dan Lovell
Sean McLeod
Tom Minicucci
Lisa Myers
Ryan Pine
Jeffrey Pirozzolo
Adam Santana
Alex Schloop
Mike Trapani
Steve Woodard
Soules and Dunn Development
Five Star Bank
Auburn Community Hospital
Carbonaro Law Offices
Crème Della Crème
The Citizen
Code Munkeys
NYIDE/Kaleidoscope Dance Theatre
Central Building, LLC
Merry-Go-Round Playhouse
Genesee Capital Advisors
Auburn Enlarged City School District
Unity House
Inns of Aurora
Jacobs Press
Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES
Jeremy T. Caza
5790 Widewaters Parkway
Suite 100B
Syracuse, NY
(315) 445-3177
Chamber Staff
If you know a business who would
benefit by being a Chamber
Member please call
(315) 252-7291
to learn more about the
Cayuga County Chamber
of Commerce Today!
Andrew Fish
Executive Director
Amy Fuller
Chamber Manager
Michelle Prego-Milewski
Office Manager
Ginny Kent
Education and Resource Coordinator
Karen Tehan
Admin & Communications Coordinator
Devon Roblee
Marketing Coordinator
Christine Bonvino
Health Insurance Navigator
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Upcoming Events
Business At Noon: COAST PT
Come to the Chamber’s Tuesday, February 9, Business at Noon at The Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce, 2
State St., Auburn! Enjoy a light lunch starting at 11:30 a.m. and catered by Prison City Pub & Brewery. Network with other
Chamber members and listen to Dr. Chad Pens from COAST PT speak to how physical therapy can help us all “stay healthy
throught the marathon of life.”
Please RSVP to [email protected] or call (315) 252-7291
$5.00 Admission for Chamber Members (at the Basic Category)
$7.00 Admission for Non Members
Business After Five: Buffalo Wild Wings
Come join us for Business After Five Wednesday, February 24, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. hosted by Buffalo Wild Wings at 1612
Clark St., Fingerlakes Crossing, Auburn! Refreshments will be provided at this great networking event!
Please RSVP to [email protected] or call (315) 252-7291
$5.00 Admission for Chamber Members (at the Basic Category)
$7.00 Admission for Non Members
Ambassadors Luncheon
The Ambassadors Luncheon will be held Friday, February 26th, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Auburn Public Theater
Free to Chamber members
If you have an upcoming event, or would like to see your business news listed in the Member News
contact [email protected] or call (315) 252-7291 today!
To learn more about the Foundation
Center and the Fingerlakes Grants
Information Center, please contact
Ginny Kent at 315-252-7291 or
or [email protected]
today!
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Support
Thank you to the following members who have
renewed their 2016 membership as of January 31, 2016:
10 Fitch
AET Automotive Specialists
Ameri Cu Credit Union
ARISE Cayuga/Seneca County
Auburn Community Federal Credi
Auburn Discount Liquor
Auburn Education Foundation
Auburn Enlarged City School
Auburn Industrial Development
Auburn Leathercrafters
Auburn Medical Transport Co.,
Auburn Memorial Medical Services
Auburn Public Theater
Auburn Public Theater
Auburn SCORE-Chapter 201
Auburn Sherlock Homes Real Est
Auburn Tank & Manufacturing Co
Aversa Agency Insurance
Baker Carpet House
Bass Pro Shops
beardsley architects + engineers
Bluefield Manor Housing, Inc.
Bo-Mer Plastic
Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC
Bouck Real Estate
Bouley Associates, Inc.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Buffington & Hoatland CPA’s, PLLC
Builder’s Choice Lumber Co.
C & S Companies
Calvary Food Pantry
Canal Society of NYS
Cannon West, Inc.
Carbonaro Law Offices
Casowasco
Cayuga Co. Assoc. of Realtors
Cayuga Co. Community Health
Network
Cayuga Community College
Cayuga Community Fund
Cayuga Counseling Services
Cayuga County Clerk of Legislature
Cayuga County IDA
Cayuga Economic Development Agency
Cayuga Milk Ingredients
Cayuga Wine Trail, Inc.
Cayuga Works Career Center
Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES
CC’s Tavern
Central Building LLC
Centro of Cayuga
Champions for Life
Child Care Solutions
Children’s Health Specialists
City Of Auburn
Clean Start Systems
CNY Central
COAST Physical Therapy
Coburn Design
Coffee Host
Community Bank NA
Community Computer Services
Contemporary Personnel Staffin
Contiguglia Law Offices, LLP
Corrosion Control, Inc.
Cuddy & Ward, LLP CPA’s
Cuddy Financial Services
Custom Sensors
Dermody, Burke&Brown, CPAs LLC
Dickman Farms LLC
Downtown Auburn B.I.D
Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery
Dr. Nancy Oplinger MD
E. John Gavras Center
East Hill Family Medical, Inc.
Edward T. Boyle Center
Elderberry Pond
ElderChoice
EMCom Inc
Emmi’s Realty
Empire Hardware
Empower Federal Credit Union
Evergreen Heights
Expert Clutter Removal
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Farm Bureau
Finger Lakes Business Services
Finger Lakes Communication
Company
Finger Lakes Photography
Finger Lakes Railway Corp.
Finger Lakes SPCA
Fingerlakes Mall
First Data Merchant Services
First Niagara
First Presbyterian Church
Fox Dealerships
Fred L Emerson Foundation
Generations Bank
Genson Overhead Door, Inc.
Grant Ave Wine & Liquor
Grant Avenue Development
Grant Avenue Development
H & J Hospitality
Hammond & Irving, Inc.
Hancock & Estabrook, LLP
Haylor, Fryer & Coon, Inc.
Head West Salon & Spa
Hejamada Campground & RV Park
HEP Sales
Hilton Garden Inn Auburn
Hiscock & Barclay, LLP
Holiday Inn
Holt Architects
Home Instead Senior Care, LLC
Homesite
Hospice of the Fingerlakes
Hotel Clarence
Hotel Clarence
HR One, Inc.
Hummel’s Office Plus
Ide Machine Company, Inc.
Inns of Aurora
Izzo’s White Barn Winery
Johnston
Karpinski, Stapleton
King Ferry Winery, Inc.
Support
Thank you to the following members who have
renewed their 2016 membership as of January 31, 2016:
Kosta’s Bar & Grill
Lake Country Affiliates, Inc.
Lake Country Real Estate
Lakes Church
Langham Funeral Home
La-Z-Boy
Lifetime Care
LIG Computer/Cayuga Internet
Lilly Plumbing & Heating
M&T Bank
Mackenzie-Childs
Main & Pinckney Equipment
Majorpalooza, Inc.
Mason & Grant Air Handling
Matthew House, Inc.
Merry-Go-Round Playhouse
Midstate Mutual Insurance Co.
Mier Tool Company
Montessori School Of The Finger Lakes
Moochler Physical Therapy, PC
Morgan Half Acre Produce
Mr. Lewis Springer
New Beginnings Home Care
New Hope Mills Mfg.
North Star Management
Nucor Steel, Auburn
NYSEG
O’Hara Farms, Inc.
O’Hara Machinery, Inc.
Owasco Yacht Club
Packwood House
Panera Bread
Pathfinders CTS, Inc.
Pepper’s Discount Liquors
Picciano Real Estate
Pick-N-Pull Auto Parts
Pinnacle Investments LLC
Pour Lance’s Coffee & Water Services
Repair Plus
RG Wright Agency Inc.
Rich & Gardner Construction
Richard Knaul
Riordan Realty
RJ Jewelers
RMP Properties
Salvation Army
Sam Giacona Law Firm
Sam’s Shoe Service
Savannah Bank, N.A.
Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center
Seneca Cayuga ARC
Seneca Lake Winery Association
Seward House
Seymour Library
Sheffield’s Seed Company, Inc.
Silbert Optical
Small Business Development Center
St. Mary’s Church
Stoda Corporation
Strawberry Fields
Sugarman Law Office
Summit Automotive Group
Superior Insulation
Surgical Services of Auburn
SWBR Architects
Syracuse Media Group
Tanner Ibbotson Inc.
The Citizen
The Jacobs Press
The Stardust Foundation
The UPS Store
The UPS Store
The Village at Auburn Grove
Thirsty Owl Wine Company
Tompkins Trust Company
Two Plus Four Management Co
Ukrainian National Club
United Way Of Cayuga County
Unity House Of Cayuga County
Welch Allyn
Wells College
Whiting’s Wallpaper & Paint
Xylem
YMCA/WEIU
State of Cayuga County & City of Auburn Forum
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn
To make a reservation or for more information, please contact The Chamber
(315) 252-7291 or email [email protected]
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Sponsored by
Members in the News
TomatoFest Moving to Downtown Auburn
Auburn, NY — TomatoFest is moving to downtown Auburn. Emerson Park has hosted the event for the past three
decades. This year, the 31st annual TomatoFest will still take place the first weekend after Labor Day, and will still feature
a buffet of music, children’s activities, food vendors and more. With the assistance of a $3,000 Finger Lakes Community
Arts Grant for its MusicFest, the event will also feature more bands than ever on four stages. It hosted 28 on three stages
in 2015.
TomatoFest board member Gilda Brower said the location will likely be a closed-off section of Genesee Street between
South and William Streets and will also include the neighboring section of State Street. Prison City Pub & Brewery will
host a new Brew Run 5K Race at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10. Brower said Prison City owner Dawn Schulz has pledged
to donate proceeds from the run to area food pantries. The brewpub will also host a concert at that time — possibly
outdoors, Brower said. Other new additions to TomatoFest may follow.
For More Information visit cnytomatofest.org
Unity House Seeks Nominations
Auburn, N.Y. — Nominations are now being accepted for the 6th annual Fred Atkins Community Service Award. This
award is given by Unity House each April in memory of Frederick J. Atkins, a beloved Cayuga County volunteer who
passed away in 2009 at the age of 95. The award recognizes an outstanding individual who volunteers in Cayuga County
and who exemplifies Fred’s high moral standards and philanthropic spirit. The winner receives a $250 cash prize, and
$250 to donate to a Cayuga County non-profit of his or her choice. Award will be made at Unity House’s annual board
dinner on April 25. Nominations are due by 5:00 pm on Monday, March 7. Learn more and find the nomination form at
www.unityhouse.com/about.
For More Information email development@unity house.com or call (315) 253-6227 x313
Unity House 3rd Annual Art Flaire Now Part of Founder’s Day
Auburn, N.Y. — Unity House of Cayuga County seeks high-end artists and crafters to
exhibit and sell their artwork at the 3rd annual Art Flaire fundraising event. This year,
the fair will be part of Auburn’s downtown Founder’s Day celebration, Saturday, August
13, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Market Street Park across from Hunter Diner. A 10’x10’ booth space costs $60, and
applications are due by Friday, July 22. If applications with payment are received by March 15 with a silent auction
donation pledge, the booth fee will be reduced to $45. All proceeds from Art Flaire will benefit Unity House and the
adults with disabilities the agency serves. Learn more at www.unityhouse.com/about.html.
For More Information email artflaire@unity house.com or call (315) 253-6227 x313
Oak & Vine: Burger Nights are Back!
Auburn, N.Y. — Tuesday “Burger Nights” have returned to Oak & Vine at Springside, 6141 West Lake Road in Auburn.
Enjoy $3 pints and $5 wine by the glass!
On Wednesdays Oak & Vine has live music from 8 to 11 p.m. with no cover:
February 10 - Gordon Novak Duo
February 17 - Mark Nanni
February 24 - Jim VanArsdale & Friends
For More Information visit oakandvine.com/events or call (315) 252-8463
Champions for Life
Auburn, N.Y. — Champions for Life is hosting a Health and Wellness Seminar Series with speakers from all aspects
of the field. The next seminar topic will be “Medical Weight Loss” and will be held on Tuesday, March 1, from 6:30 to
8:00 p.m. April 5, May 3, and June 7 seminar topics will be “Developing a Healthy Lifestyle,” “Nutrition for Health and
Wellness,” and “Tying it all Together: Where do I go from here?” respectively. All seminars take place at Champions
for Life, 453 Grant Ave., Auburn. Registration is required at $5 per seminar. Each participant will receive a one-day
pass for the Fitness Center at CFL and a fitness center orientation from Amy Spin.
For More Information or to register call (315) 252-9305
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Navigator News
Navigator News
Open Enrollment, Ongoing Enrollment and Special Enrollment Periods: What’s the Difference?
The annual open enrollment season for obtaining health insurance through the Individual Marketplace has just ended. While opportunities for enrolling in coverage are currently limited,
there are still some options available. This month’s Navigator News article describes three different types of enrollment periods.
Open Enrollment is a defined period of time in which a person can enroll in health insurance.
For people who have employer-sponsored plans the open enrollment period will take place once
a year, based on the initial date the employer originally signed up for the insurance, and typically lasts for one month. Those who have or need insurance on the Individual Market and don’t
meet certain qualifications must be sure to renew/enroll during the Individual Market open enrollment period. For 2016 coverage, this three-month window of opportunity began on November 1, 2015 and concluded on January 31, 2016.
Ongoing Enrollment is available all year long for certain situations. Small employers who
haven’t offered coverage and now wish to provide this benefit to employees can enroll their
qualifying business at any time. Individuals who qualify for programs such as Medicaid and the
new Essential Plan can also enroll all year long. Children may be enrolled in Child Health Plus
at any time.
Special Enrollment Period, or SEP, refers to a specific enrollment opportunity that is triggered
by a qualifying life event. This enrollment period is usually 30 days for employer plans and 60
days for the Individual Marketplace. It’s very important to notify your employer or the Marketplace within the specified window, or the opportunity will be missed.
Examples of Qualifying Life Events:
 Getting Married
 Having a baby/Adopting a child
 Becoming a Citizen, National or lawfully present individual
 Moving to New York State, or within the state when it affects your health insurance
coverage area
 Becoming newly eligible or ineligible for Advance Premium Tax Credits (must already be enrolled in a Qualified Health Plan through NYSOH)
 Losing health insurance with minimum essential coverage for the following reasons:
 Lost Job
 Divorce
 No longer eligible to be on parent’s plan (e.g. turning 26)
 COBRA coverage expired
Losing coverage due to non-payment or voluntary termination does not qualify!
For additional information on please visit the following websites:
www.nystateofhealth.ny.gov
www.healthcare.gov
www.kff.org/health-reform/faq
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Employment
Opportunities
The Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce is here to help you with announcing your business job openings! If you have a job
opening and would like the Chamber to post it in the Chamber Connection Newsletter please e-mail the following information to
[email protected]:
• Organization, Job Title, Whether the position is full time, part time, or seasonal, Link to your website for full position
details, Date your accepting applications until, Contact information on where to send applications
All job opening information is due no later than Tuesday, March 1, for the March Chamber Connection Newsletter. Thank you!
Cayuga Centers is recruiting for the following positions in our Auburn location:
Group Care Workers to provide direct care to youth in a cottage setting, serving as a mature mentor, building a safe and
secure environment. Full time positions include evenings, weekends and holidays. Earn up to $17.10 per hour after 6 months,
depending on education and experience.
Maintenance Specialist with experience planning and managing construction and renovation projects; general building and
grounds maintenance experience, including snow removal, grounds keeping and minor repairs.
Registered Nurse to assist Health Office staff with all medical, psychiatric, and reproductive services for the Out-of- Home Care
programs, SPwDD programs, and other programs as needed. On-call responsibilities.
All positions offer generous benefit time including holiday, vacation, sick and personal days. Individual and family health
insurance, dental and life insurance, available with flexible spending plans. Apply online at http://cayugacenters.org/careers/.
Applications accepted until positions are filled.
VOLUNTEER
in the New Year!
Cayuga/Seneca Community Action Agency has an immediate need for
volunteers to support Agency initiatives. Many opportunities are
available to accommodate all skill levels and interests:
x Work in our local food pantry packing food baskets, processing
intake forms, stocking shelves, etc.
x Deliver meals and food baskets to homebound residents.
x Perform light office work (data entry, filing, answering phones,
tracking donations, etc.).
For more information, please contact
Kathy DaVia, Human Resources Director at
255-1703 x129 or through email at [email protected].
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The Member Advantage is an exclusive members only program designed to save you money and time. Using
collective buying power, the Member Advantage Program has negotiated members-only pricing and special offers
on products and services that businesses like yours use every day - office supplies, merchant services, energy,
payroll and human resource services, 401K plan management, background checks, conferencing services,
multiple wireless device management and employee assistance plans. This unique program directly supports your
operational, communications and health and human services needs. Contact us and learn how you can get these
savings and deals typically reserved for large companies.
Karen DeJoseph
Phone: 315-470-1997
Email: [email protected]
Employee and Benefit Services
Payroll and HR Services
Health Insurance
Employee Assistance
Program
Employee Background
Checks and Employee
Screening
ADP provides a convenient, easy to use web-based payroll and human resource technology to help businesses
better manage cash flow and compliance in order to reduce risk and increase accuracy and efficiency. Includes
an HR help desk, employee handbook wizard, job description wizard, HR tracking, compliance updates and
training and HR forms and documents.
BSNY specializes in meeting the needs to employers and employees of all sizes. They are a licensed, independent
agency that works with chamber members, and non-members providing services, products and programs that
help you navigate through the employee benefit system.
A support services which assists your employees who have personal challenges that could adversely affect
their job performance. An investment that will yield your company savings through minimizing absenteeism
and increased on the job performance, while establishing your organization as a compassionate employer.
Rochester Business Alliance has the expertise to help companies make better hiring decisions while minimizing
risk. They provide reference and background screening, with an experienced staff, the most current and
comprehensive database system in the country and quick one to three day turnaround time.
In partnership with The Carta Group, member businesses, with as few as two employees, can establish a 401K
Plan, by outsourcing to MEP benefit program (Multiple Employer Plan 401k). Through this program, member
businesses can discharge fiduciary responsibilities, eliminate from 5500 plan audits, day to day operational
concerns and increase buying power. Plans are designed to best suit the business needs.
Multiple Employer
(MEP) 401K Plan
WWW.MEMBERADVANTAGENY.COM
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Operational Services
Office Supplies
A family owned, local business, Hummel’s has served the Upstate NY business community for over 80 years
providing streamlined office supply solutions. Hummel’s saves your business time and money with its easy
ordering process, and average savings of up to 40% on office supplies and 5-90% on all items sold.
Constellation Energy Services is a competitive retail energy supplier providing expertise and solutions so
customers can be smart with their price, secure with their supplier and save on their energy costs.
Electric Energy
TSYS Merchant Solutions is thrilled to offer you merchant services at its highest level. With secure processing
equipment, local support, competitive pricing, loyality programs and more. We look to customize a solution for
each individual business. We welcome the opportunity to offer you a free analysis of your current processing
and discuss more in more detail, what we can do to help your business grow.
Communications
Web, Video and Telephone
Conferencing Services
Wireless Device
Management
Syntela Conferencing is your single source provider for audio, web and video conferencing. This locally
woman-owned, NYS based conferencing company is committed to providing members with the best possible
product and service at a guaranteed discount.
WBG is a cellular consulting firm that helps companies efficiently manage their wireless services. Through their
consultative approach WBG helps companies get their wireless expenses under control and develops a plan
to address their mobile device objectives.
WWW.MEMBERADVANTAGENY.COM
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2016 Ambassadors Council
This dedicated group of volunteers works hard to promote the Chamber and to
welcome and nurture new members. You will see Ambassadors welcoming new
members by attending ribbon cuttings and stopping by businesses to say hello and
to answer any questions about the services and benefits of the Chamber.
Ambassadors also volunteer to help at Chamber sponsored events like Business
After Five, the Annual Chamber Cup Golf Tournament or at our Annual Dinner.
Gillian DiMora, AXA Advisors
Kim Baley, Buffington & Hoatland CPAs
Michelle Barber, Five Star Bank
Gina Lamannis, Fingerlakes Radio Group
Jon Wilcox, Savannah Bank NY
Katrina Wilson, Wells College
Eric Roper, New York Life Insurance
Matt Weston, Auburn Downtown BID
Shawn Daly, AFLAC
If you are interested in joining the ambassadors council contact the chamber today!
Call 315-252-7291 for more information on becoming an Ambassador!
Happy 80th Birthday ACFCU!
Cayuga County Chamber Member, Auburn
Community Federal Credit Union celebrated it’s
80th birthday last month. We stopped by to say
congratulations and share in their celebration and
cake! Here’s to 80 more years ACFCU!
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New Advertising Opportunities
Advertising Opportunity in CenterState's
Alliance Directory
This is the spiral-bound "phone book" of
Chamber Alliance members.
These members are: CenterState CEO, Cayuga County Chamber,
Cortland Chamber, Oswego/Fulton Chamber and SyracuseFirst.
Each Chamber has its own dedicated white pages section where
members are listed alphabetically. In the yellow pages, we include
ALL Chamber Alliance members listed by category.
There is a Cayuga County "Tab Page" advertising opportunity
available. Please contact Beth Savicki at CenterState
at 470-1833 no later than February 12th
5th.
Your Chamber Listing in Directory
You will be receiving an email prompting you to change/correct your
directory listing.
You will also be able to enhance your listing. It is very important
to make sure this information is correct as it will appear in this
directory. Over 4,000 copies are printed and each member
receives a copy.
CenterState Community Guide -another opportunity
Business card sized ad, but NOT BUSINESS CARDS, arranged on
the Cayuga County page.
There are 12 opportunities for $400 each
The artwork must be four color, high resolution (.pdf, .jpg or .eps)
and submitted to CenterState by February 12th.
5th.
Please contact Beth Savicki at 470-1833 for information.
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New Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities
WEEKLY CONSTANT CONTACT
Vertical Banner Ad Space Available Now
Please call us for more information
Sponsorship Opportunities
LUNCHEON SPONSORSHIP
$750 each luncheon
Two Tickets & Advertising
CHAMBER AWARDS LUNCHEON:
MAY
Celebrating Small Business Week, the Chamber holds this
luncheon and presentation in May of each year.
PHYLLIS GOLDMAN ENCOURAGEMENT
AWARD FOR WOMEN:
NOVEMBER
This award recognizes women in our community who have demonstrated noteworthy entrepreneurial and professional pursuits,
who is committed to community and has served as a role model
for other women and girls pursuing their career dreams.
EVENT SPONSORSHIP
Diamond - $2,000 (10 tickets)
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Gold - $1,500 (8 tickets)
Silver - $1,000 (6 tickets)
Bronze - $750 (4 tickets)
STATE OF CAYUGA COUNTY
& CITY OF AUBURN FORUM:
MARCH
This informative luncheon is typically held in March of each year.
The Chair of the Cayuga County Legislature and Mayor of Auburn
give accounts on the economic outlook for Cayuga County & City of
Auburn in the upcoming year.
CHAMBER CUP GOLF TOURNAMENT
& CLAMBAKE:
(open to all members)
AUGUST
Join us for a fun day in the sun and show off your golf skills while
competing for the Chamber Cup. The winning team will hold the
Chamber Cup for one year! The Annual Chamber Clambake is the
meal for the golfers and also open to all Chamber Members.
ANNUAL DINNER
& SILENT/LIVE RAFFLE AUCTION:
OCTOBER
One of the Chamber’s most widely attended events, the Annual
Dinner attracts 300+ people and includes a Keynote Speaker,
presentation of the Chairs Award and the Chamber Silent Auction.
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EXCLUSIVE: BUSINESS COUNCIL PREVIEWS LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR 2016
As lawmakers return to Albany, the state’s biggest business lobbying group is preparing to fight back against a
proposal to raise the minimum wage and push for policies benefiting employers.
Top priorities include tax cuts for small business, parity for upstate New York on infrastructure spending and
expanding employer-focused education programs.
One of the most important issues remains keeping state spending in check, said The Business Council of New
York State Inc. President and CEO Heather Briccetti in an exclusive interview previewing the group’s agenda.
“We’ve had some experiences where state spending has gotten out of control, and typically that gets funded by
increased taxes,” Briccetti said. “That’s always going to be on the top of our list.”
Small business tax reform - The council is targeting small businesses for tax cuts this year — a call that Gov.
Andrew Cuomo appears to have partially heard with a proposal to expand an exemption for personal income tax
to more businesses.
“Any small business should enjoy a reduction in taxes regardless of how an entity is formed,” Briccetti said. “You
should not be excluded from a tax reduction because you’re not incorporated.”
Cuomo’s proposal excludes businesses making more than $390,000 in net income if they are incorporated. If a
business has more than $1.5 million in gross receipts, owners won’t be eligible for an expanded personal income
tax exemption.
His proposal would lower the corporate tax rate for small businesses with fewer than 100 employees and less
than $390,000 in net income. It also includes partnerships, LLCs and S-corporations in a personal income tax
exemption for people claiming less than $250,000 on their individual taxes. That exemption would be increased
to 15 percent from 5 percent.
Infrastructure - Ensuring the historical parity between upstate and downstate infrastructure spending is another
priority. Briccetti said recent developments with state funding for the MTA and new Tappan Zee bridge have
thrown off that balance.
The Business Council supports using one-time payments from state legal settlements for roads, bridges, water
and sewer projects.
BUSINESS COUNCIL STATEMENT ON GOVERNOR’S STATE OF THE STATE AND
BUDGET ADDRESS
ALBANY, N.Y.—“Governor Cuomo has laid out an ambitious agenda that includes many legislative proposals
championed by The Business Council of New York State,” said Heather C. Briccetti, president and CEO of The
Business Council of New York State, Inc. “We are particularly pleased that the Governor has once again kept
spending growth at or below 2 percent. We are also looking forward to ensuring the Governor’s small business
tax cut proposals are enacted and the Property Tax Cap is not weakened. Despite these and other positives, we
remain adamantly opposed to the Governor’s proposal to raise the wage for entry-level workers to $15 an hour.
Its impact will be especially significant among young and low-skilled workers seeking entry-level jobs, and in
areas upstate that have yet to recover losses sustained during the Great Recession. The Business Council also
has real concerns about the proposed paid leave mandate on employers. While we reserve judgment until the
full details are released, we believe this mandate would be particularly harmful to the same small businesses
the Governor is supporting through other budget initiatives. Today is the
beginning of negotiations over the 2016-17 Executive Budget, and we will
have much more to say as we go over its details and work with the Governor
and the Legislature to enact pro-growth, pro-business legislation supported
by our members.”
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Did You Know...
EMPLOYERS MUST POST OSHA 300A INJURY/ILLNESS SUMMARY FROM
FEBRUARY 1 THROUGH APRIL 30
It’s that time of year again, when OSHA requires covered employers to annually complete an OSHA Form
300A “Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses,” to summarize the number of work-related injuries
and illnesses that occurred in the workplace during the previous calendar year that were logged on the OSHA
300 Form. The completed OSHA Form 300A for 2015 must be certified by a Company Executive, and be
conspicuously posted in the workplace where notices to employees are customarily posted, until April 30.
A separate OSHA Form 300A must be completed for each establishment, or worksite, that is expected to be in
operation for one year or longer.
Get the forms here: https://www.osha.gov/recordkeeping/RKforms.html
Covered employers must post the form, even if there were no recordable injuries or illnesses in 2015, by placing
a zero on each bottom line. A copy of the form should be made available to employees who do not report to any
fixed worksite, or who travel from worksite to worksite.
Organizations with 10 or fewer employees during all of 2015, religious organizations, and certain low-hazard
industries, are normally exempt from OSHA’s general recordkeeping and posting requirements, and do not have
to complete or post the OSHA Form 300A. However, due to changes in OSHA’s recordkeeping requirements that
went into effect last year, certain previously exempt industries are now covered.
To determine whether your organization is exempt from OSHA recordkeeping, click on the following link:
https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=12791
OSHA can cite and fine a covered employer who fails to properly complete and post OSHA Form 300A.
• Tuesday, February 9 - Business At Noon at
The Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce
featuring COAST PT 11:30a.m.-1p.m.
Save
the
• Wednesday, February 24 - Business After
Five at Buffalo Wild Wings 5-7p.m.
Date!
• Friday, February 26 - Ambassador’s
Luncheon at Auburn Public Theater
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Leadership Cayuga: Education Session
January 14, 2016
Hosted by Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES
During the morning, Auburn Superintendent Jeff Pirozzolo
presented Auburn’s new P-Tech program. Auburn High School
technology teacher Kevin Casler introduced some of the students
enrolled in P-Tech. Students in this six year program will earn
a high school diploma and an associate degree from Cayuga
Community College. This public/private partnership will prepare
local students with the education and training to fill technical jobs
available in our area.
From the younger set, first and second graders from JordanElbridge demonstrated their ability to write code, as part of
the nationally-based “Hour of Code” initiative. This computer
skill can be a step up into future employment and educational
opportunities. J-E Elementary Principal RJ Hartwell and teacher
Tracy Fanning accompanied the students.
Moravia Superintendent Michelle Brantner and BOCES Assistant Superintendent for
Curriculum Jessica Docteur joined forces to present Removing Barriers to Education:
The Face of Education in Cayuga County 2016. They discussed the impact of poverty
on learning, the Common Core and fiscal challenges and how local districts are
navigating challenges and celebrating successes.
Weedsport Board of Education President Eric Zizza was
joined by Auburn Board Member Kathy Rhodes to talk to
the class about school board service.
Leslie Rose McDonald, Founder and President of Pathfinders CTS, Inc. presented
a workshop during the afternoon entitled EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IN ACTION: Leveraging EQ for Greater
Business and Career Success. Incorporated into the presentation was the work of Daniel Goleman, and research that tells
us the value of emotional intelligence in
the workplace and other relationships.
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IGNITE the Winter 2016 sponsorship opportunites are available! Please
call the Chamber (315) 252-7291 for more information. Thank you!
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The Ignite Outlook
IGNITE The Winter is Coming!
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f you’ve not yet been to IGNITE the Winter, you’re
missing the best party of the year. It’s a great way to get
out of the house, shake off the winter blues and dance the
night away. This year’s event will take place from 5 to 8
p.m. Friday, March 4, on Exchange Street.
There will be live music on the main stage with Fresh Guac
kicking off the event at 5 pm followed by ADD. Perform
4 Purpose will be performing inside the Genesee Mall.
As the event continues to grow, we have reached out to
other organizations such as Auburn Public Theatre and
Prison City Pub and Brewery for more live music. Modes
Operandi will be playing at the Auburn Public Theatre
from 8-10 pm, followed by Solar Garlic at Prison City Pub
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and Brewery.
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kids yoga demonstration from 7:30-8 pm by Megan Vitale.
We would like to thank the Auburn Downtown Business
Improvement District for being a partner every year.
Stephanie DeVito and Jesse Kline work hard organizing the
cook-off, handling insurance and providing the popular
horse-drawn wagon rides. The city of Auburn and its
city employees, including the Auburn Police Department
who has supported IGNITE the Winter throughout the
years, providing support and ensuring that our visitors
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Generations Bank - Financial Literacy game
Perform 4 Purpose
Brad Cole - Caricature
Cayuga Seneca Action Agency - Face
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Cayuga County Sheriff ’s Department Children’s IDs
Girls Scouts - Marshmallow Shooter’s
Kevin Burke - Painting
Farm Boy Graphics - Shirts
ABC Cayuga - Ice Fishing game
Auburn Beautification - Planting flowers
Teddy Mountain - Making Buttons
Fidelis Care - Drawing
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cook-off rules and more.
Jon Wilcox is chairman of the IGNITE Steering Committee,
Business Development Officer/AVP for Savannah Bank and
an Auburn resident.
Contact IGNITE by email at [email protected] or find us
on our website at www.ignite-cny.org.
IGNITE
Membership
Drive
Coming
Soon!
Keep Cayuga
County
Clean!
Earth Day is
Friday, 4/22!
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