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July 2014
The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce,
along with M ang I nsurance Agency,
kicks off the 2014-15 M ember to M ember
Discount Program in July!
The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce
is pleased to kick off the 2014-2015 Member-to-Member Discount
program. Thanks to Mang Insurance Agency
for sponsoring this program for the fourth consecutive year!
This FREE program helps our members build business-to-business
relationships with other companies by offering products and services at a discount to other Chamber
members AND their employees. By presenting the M2M Discount membership card, you and your employees
can receive discounts from other Chamber member businesses and organizations.
To find out more about the Chamber members involved in this program, and the discounts offered to you and
your employees, visit www.greaterbinghamtonchamber.com; Look under the title “GROW” on the home
page, then click on the “Discounts” tab. Under the “Member to Member Discount Program”, you can either
click “Offer A Discount” to Chamber Members or click “View the Discounts” to see what is offered. As an
added feature, we also promote deals on Facebook (search “Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce”).
This great marketing opportunity is free to you as a member of the Greater Binghamton Chamber so why not post your
own M2M Discount for other Chamber members? What a great way to bring more business to you! If you are interested in
posting a discount or revising your current discount, please see the form on page 19 of this ChambeReport and fax to the
Chamber at (607) 722-4513.
All Chamber member companies and all their employees will receive complimentary 2014-2015 Greater Binghamton
Chamber of Commerce M2M Discount cards in July.
The Chamber is always happy to explain the M2M Discount
program to you and your employees. If you would like us to visit
your company or would like further information about it,
please contact Debby Evans at (607) 772-8863 x317,
or [email protected]
Over 600 Local Students Participate
in Hands-On Economic Education Program this Spring
via Junior Achievement Program
The Greater Binghamton Education Outreach Program (GBEOP), a non-profit affiliate
organization of the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to report that 32 different elementary,
middle and high school classrooms in Broome County experienced our Junior Achievement (JA) Program this Spring!
JA programs are dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy. Through a dedicated
volunteer network, JA programs provide in-school and after school programs for students in grades K-12 that focus on
entrepreneurship, work readiness and financial literacy. Students put
these lessons into action and help strengthen our communities.
JA programs are funded by local businesses, foundations
and individuals, and are taught in school classrooms
by business, parent and community volunteers.
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1st grade students learn about entrepreneurship and how family members’
jobs and businesses contribute to the well-being of the family,
with JA volunteer, Brett Pennefeather.
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Administration
Lou Santoni
Theresa Ryan
President & CEO
& Director, CVB
Ext. 330
Finance Director
Ext. 339
Susan Kuhn
Teresa Myers
Christine Stezzi
Administrative
Assistant
Ext. 322
Technical Coordinator
Ext. 315
Receptionist/ Secretary
Ext. 300
Communications & Membership
What is a Qualifying Event?
In order to buy a Marketplace health insurance plan outside the open enrollment period,
you must have a qualifying life event. Qualifying life events that create a special enrolment
period include: Getting married; having, adopting, or placement of a child; permanently
moving to a new area that offers different health plan options; losing health coverage (for
example due to a job loss, divorce, loss of eligibility for Medicaid or CHIP, expiration
of COBRA coverage, or a health plan being decertified); and people already enrolled in
Marketplace coverage, having a change in income or household status that affects eligibility
for tax credits or cost-sharing reductions. Voluntarily quitting other health coverage or being
terminated for not paying your premiums is not considered loss of coverage.
What are Special Enrollment Periods?
If you have a qualifying life event, you get a special enrollment period. This means you can
enroll or change your health insurance plan outside the open enrollment period. Special
enrollment periods last 60 days from the date of the qualifying event.
Do you or someone you know, have a Qualifying Event and eligible for a Special
Enrollment Period?
Contact our Navigator at (607)772-8860 at the Chamber of Commerce to discuss if your
qualifying event makes you eligible for a special enrollment period and what your options
may be.
Small Businesses:
If you own a Small Business and you are thinking about offering insurance to your employees,
or if your business has an enrollment period during the year, open enrollment for the Small
Business Marketplace is ongoing for the entire year of 2014. In order to know what all of your
options may be going forward, contact our Navigator at The Chamber.
Open Enrollment Period:
The next proposed open enrollment period is November 15, 2014 and lasts until January 15,
2015. This would be in order to obtain health insurance for 2015.
Contact our Navigator at (607)772-8860 at the Chamber of Commerce to discuss what options
you may have or if you would like to enroll your Small Business into the SHOP Marketplace.
IRS gives tips to prepare for Natural Disasters
by Safeguarding Tax Records
Amy Shaw
Debby Evans
Carol Armstrong
VicePresident ,
Member Services
& Executive Director,
GBEOP Ext. 313
Project and Event
Coordinator
Ext. 317
Development Manager
Ext. 321
Government
Relations
Brendan O’Bryan
Manager of
Government Relations
Ext. 316
Gateway Information Center
Kathi Murphy
Jenny Arnold
Director
Travel Advisor
Route 81N • PO Box 114 • Kirkwood, NY 13795
(607) 775-0156 • [email protected]
Convention & Visitor’s Bureau
Judi Hess
Gina Calisi
Maegen Eddinger
Manager,
Tourism
& Special Events
Ext. 329
Manager,
Convention Sales
Ext. 326
Sales
Representative
Ext. 328
GBEOP • Junior Achievement
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With the start of hurricane season this week, the Internal Revenue Service encourages
individuals and businesses to safeguard their records against natural disasters by taking a
few simple steps.
Create a Backup Set of Records Electronically
Taxpayers should keep a set of backup records in a safe place. The backup should be
stored away from the original set. Keeping a backup set of records –– including, for example, bank statements, tax returns, insurance policies, etc. –– is easier now that many
financial institutions provide statements and documents electronically, and much financial
information is available on the Internet. Even if the original records are provided only on
paper, they can be scanned into an electronic format. With documents in electronic form,
taxpayers can save them to the cloud, download them to a backup storage device, like an
external hard drive or USB flash drive, or burn them to a CD or DVD.
Document Valuables
Another step a taxpayer can take to prepare for disaster is to photograph or videotape the
contents of his or her home, especially items of higher value. The IRS has a disaster loss
workbook, Publication 584, which can help taxpayers compile a room-by-room list of belongings. A photographic record can help an individual prove the market value of items
for insurance and casualty loss claims. Photos should be stored with a friend or family
member who lives outside the area.
Update Emergency Plans
Emergency plans should be reviewed annually. Personal and business situations change
over time as do preparedness needs. When employers hire new employees or when a company or organization changes functions, plans should be updated accordingly and employees should be informed of the changes.
Check on Fiduciary Bonds
Employers who use payroll service providers should ask the provider if it has a fiduciary
bond in place. The bond could protect the employer in the event of default by the payroll
service provider.
IRS Ready to Help
If disaster strikes, an affected taxpayer can call 1-866-562-5227 to speak with an IRS specialist trained to handle disaster-related issues.
Back copies of previously-filed tax returns and all attachments, including Forms W-2, can
be requested by filing Form 4506, Request for Copy of Tax Return. Alternatively, transcripts showing most line items on these returns can be ordered on-line, by calling 1-800908-9946 or by using Form 4506T-EZ, Short Form Request for Individual Tax Return
Transcript or Form 4506-T, Request for Transcript of Tax Return.
We would like to thank the following schools and their classrooms for
allowing our business volunteers to teach JA curriculum to their students
this year:
• Broome-Tioga BOCES East Learning Center in Binghamton
• Broome-Tioga BOCES West Learning Center in Apalachin
• Charles F. Johnson Elementary School in Endicott
• Jennie F. Snapp Middle School in Endicott
• All Saints School at Seton Catholic Central
• St. John the Evangelist at Seton Catholic Central
• St. James at Seton Catholic Central
• Seton Catholic High School
• Vestal High School
We would also like to thank our 29 business
volunteers for taking the time to teach
JA curriculum to elementary, middle
and high school students this year:
• Angel Aton
• Colleen Barton, Visions Federal Credit Union
• Gregory Cornelius, AXA Advisors
• Dave Culbertson, National Pipe & Plastics
• Cheri DeBlock, Chemung Canal Trust Company
• Crystal DeMarco, First Investors Corp.
• Scott Engleman, IBM
• Matt Feldman, Lesko Financial Services
• Travis Hayes, ICS Solutions Group
• Ruth Henneman, Ruth Henneman
Coaching & Consulting
• Judi Hess, Greater Binghamton CVB
• Brett Hoffmann, Elmira Business Institute
• Les Howard, United Way of Broome County
• Bill Kelly, Johnson Outdoors
• Chris Marion, Broome County
• Rocky Martinez
• Doug Moore, Retired, NYSDOL
• Kelsey Newman, Positive LifeForce
• Jenae Norris, SUNY Broome Community College
• Tom Novak, Visions Federal Credit Union
• Tim O’Connor, Keystone Associates
• Brett Pennefeather, M&T Bank
• Greg Roberts, Handicapped Children’s Association
• Cindy Rounds, Wealth By Design Financial
• Patti Salati, NBT Bank
• John Sassani, The Raymond Corporation
• Chet Schultz, First Niagara
• Paul Suarez, Foam It Insulation
• Steve VanNostrang, The Raymond Corporation
2nd grade students
at CFJ Elementary studied
a poster that illustrates typical
jobs in a community
with JA volunteer, Ruth Henneman.
This helps them
develop an awareness
of how people live and work
together in a community.
3rd grade students at CFJ Elementary learn about becoming an entrepreneur
by exploring the process involved in starting one type
of business, a restaurant, with JA volunteer, Les Howard.
If you are interested in supporting JA, please contact Amy Shaw
at (607) 772-8863 x313 or [email protected].
Junior Achievement is one of GBEOP’s four main programs.
GBEOP’s mission is to build bridges between schools, businesses and leaders
within the Greater Binghamton community to promote technical
and professional career development for current and future workforce participants.
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Convention & Events Schedule
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Include Branding
as Part of
Your Marketing Strategy
A great product or first-class service is seldom enough to sustain a
lasting impression among your customers. In today’s competitive market, a great branding strategy will help ensure that customers remember your business as the “go-to” source for their needs.
A branding strategy includes your company’s name, logo, symbols,
Web site, and other tools that define your small business in the minds
of consumers and, perhaps more importantly, differentiates it from
others providing the same products or services in your target market.
According to marketing experts such as Laura Ries, president of the
Atlanta-based Ries & Ries marketing firm, branding and marketing
go hand-in-hand.
“If you can build a powerful brand you will have a powerful marketing program,” Ries says. “If you can’t, then all the advertising,
fancy packaging, sales promotions and PR in the world won’t help you
succeed.”
Almost anything can be branded, including you. But branding is complex and involves the customer’s total experience with you, your product
or your service. The most effective branding combines both online and
off-line elements. The Web offers tremendous opportunities for promoting
your brand, through low-cost search engine ads or interactive features on
your Web site.
Keep in mind that the best brands tend to tap emotions and appeal to
a person’s natural need for involvement. Be original in identifying your
brand identity—the thing that truly sets your small business apart. Everybody touts quality and service, for example, so look for something that’s
really different. If you are having trouble pinpointing a branding message,
try asking your customers what they need from you the most. Then base
your brand on that.
Your brand should also last a long time, so avoid elements or catch
phrases linked to trends likely to disappear or become outdated. Simplicity is also a virtue in your branding message. Buyers are overwhelmed by
excess information. Too much information confuses your brand message.
A number of resources can help you understand and craft a sound
branding strategy, including: The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding. Written by market guru Al Ries and daughter Laura, this smart and accessible
book includes 11 Immutable Laws of Internet Branding. Peter Montoya’s
The Brand Called You offers ideas and advice on how entrepreneurs can
promote themselves, personally, as a brand. Australian branding expert
Martin Lindstrom also offers an extensive library of branding articles on
his Web site, www.martinlindstrom.com.
If you would like to discuss this topic or business planning, business growth
strategies or a specific business issue, contact SCORE® “For the Life of Your
Business.” To contact the Greater Binghamton SCORE Chapter 217
for assistance call 607-772-8860. You may also contact SCORE® for person
to person counseling appointments at the above telephone numbers.
If you are already in business onsite assistance is also available.
The Greater Binghamton SCORE® Chapter 217 website
is found at www.greaterbinghamtonscore.org .
The national SCORE® website is found at www.score.org
or sign up for email counseling at www.score.org.
Event Approximate # of
Overnight Visitors
July 2 – 6
Broome County American Legion Baseball Hall of Fame Tournament
July 3 – 6
ASA 16U / 18U NYS ASA Championships
July 10 – 13
STOP DWI Tournament of Champions
July 11 – 13
Unadilla Valley Grand Prix ATV National
July 12 – 13
Broome-Tioga Sports Center Motocross ACR Vintage Vet & Youth
July 12 – 13
Broome-Tioga Sports Center STORC Motocross AHRMA Vintage
July 12 – 20
Levene Gouldin & Thompson Tennis Challenger
July 14 – 17
Physical Plant Managers Associations
July 18 – 20
Binghamton Summer Exposure Boys Lacrosse Tournament
July 18 – 20
BAGSAI Softball Tournament 16U Summer Sizzler
July 18 – 20
SusqueNango Summer Trials Obedience/Rally Trial
July 18 – 20
Union Aquatic Swim Meet Sertoma Summer Invitational
July 18 – 20
Binghamton Barbarians Rugby Club Annual Roadkill 7’s Rugby Tourn.
July 20 – 25
Chenango Ice Rink Youth Hockey Summer Camps
July 24 – 27
Carousel Modelers & Miniatures Association
July 25 – 27
BAGSAI Softball Tournament 12U/14U League Tournament
August 1 – 3
Spiedie Fest & Balloon Rally
August 1 – 3
BCANY Hoops Festival
August 4 – 8
US Golf Local League (USGLL) Annual Championship
August 8 – 10
Unadilla Valley Grand Prix Pro National Motocross
August 8 – 10
Mase Madness Basketball Tournament
August 11 – 17
Dick’s Sporting Goods Open Champions Tour
August 14 – 16
Teddy Bear Artist Show & Sale
August 14 – 17
Susquehanna Kennel Club Conformation Show
August 15
Broome-Tioga Sports Center Hillbilly Mud Bog & Music Festival
August 15 – 17
Rainbow Aviation Services Repairman Workshops
August 22 – 24
Susque-Nango Kennel Club AKC Agility Trials
August 23 – 25
Chris Thater Memorial Races
August 24 – 29
Chenango Ice Rink Youth Hockey Summer Camps
September 5 – 7 BAGSAI Softball Tournament Fall College Showcase
September 6 – 7 Unadilla Valley Sports Center Grand National Cross Country
September 9 – 11 Security Mutual Life Insurance Advanced Marketing Seminar
September 12 – 14 BAGSAI Softball Tournament College Invitational
September 19 – 21 BU Romance Language & Literature Cfc. on Foreign Language
September 19 – 21 BAGSAI Softball Tournament 14U/12U Fall Round-up
September 26 – 28 BAGSAI Softball Tournament 16U/18U Fall Round-up
September 26 – 28 RoberCon: Roberson SciFi Convention
September 28 – 29 Broome-Tioga Sports Center CNY Motocross NYS Championships
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Convention Scoreboard 2014
Convention & Events Scheduled For
Convention & Events Through
Total out-of-town visitors Through
TOTAL DOLLARS THROUGH 2014
July
16
July
109
July
41,781
July $18,392,667
If you are interested in offering discounts and becoming part of our
Give Away List sent to Meeting & Event Planners, please contact
the Greater Binghamton Convention & Visitors Bureau at 772-8860.
Meeting & Event Planners are sent offerings 90 days in advance.
VisitBinghamton.org
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It’s Not Too Late to Think about
Applying for GBEOP’s Leadership Program - BLI;
Applications are Due August 1
BLI Class of 2014
Raises Record Amount for OurSpace
The BLI class of 2014 hosted a trivia night fundraiser
at the Son’s of Italy in Endicott to benefit OurSpace,
an important community initiative that seeks to revitalize
Recreation Park in the City of Binghamton,
with the focus on accessibility for individuals
of all ages and needs. The evening consisted of food
from Lupo’s, Nirchi’s, Roma’s and Frito Lay,
team trivia by D. Mosher Entertainment,
a bake sale, 50/50 raffles, door prizes
and a basket raffle featuring over 40 baskets
donated by local businesses.
There were 130 people in attendance, and the BLI class raised $5,500 to benefit this project, the most of any BLI class!
Eggs & Issues
Thank you to Sponsor,
Cushman & Wakefield/Pyramid Brokerage Company,
for the June 5 Eggs & Issues on Start UP NY.
A large group was on hand for this topic.
A special thanks to our panelists:
Kevin Drumm, PhD, President, SUNY Broome
Robert Murphy, Director of Economic Development, City of Binghamton
Per Stromhaug, PhD, MBA, Binghamton University
BLI, now going into its 28th year, is a highly
respected community leadership training and
development program offered through the
Greater Binghamton Education Outreach
Program (GBEOP), a non-profit affiliate organization of the Greater
Binghamton Chamber of Commerce. The Broome Leadership Institute was
created under the belief that the future prosperity of a community lies in its
people. The goal of the program is to identify people who are interested in
playing a key role in making Greater Binghamton the best that it can be.
The benefits are tremendous: meeting with key decision-makers face-to-face;
gaining a broader understanding of the issues affecting life in our region; learning
new skills and making invaluable professional contacts; gaining the knowledge,
experience and contacts needed to make a positive difference in our community;
and experiencing fun along the way.
The BLI program begins with a teambuilding retreat on September 19
and meets for a full day on the first, third and fifth Thursday of each
month through mid-March. Only 20 diverse applicants are accepted, so we
encourage you to apply early since space is limited. There is a fee involved
for successful applicants: $1,250 for Chamber members, $1,500 for nonmembers. Scholarships are available through funding raised by the BLI Alumni
Association. Applications are due on August 1.
Here’s what some of the recent BLI grads are saying
about their experience:
“BLI is a great, eye-opening experience that provides
opportunities to visit a variety of influential people, places,
businesses, industries and charities within our local
community. It has been invaluable to participate in this
experience to help better appreciate the passion, drive and
efforts of others to make us a stronger, more caring
community. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed sharing this
experience with the members of the class of 2014. With the
knowledge I have gained through BLI, I plan to be
engaged on a larger scale to help those less fortunate and
to make this the best place in the world to live. I want to lead others to take an
active part as well.”
David L. Hansen, Department Manager / Project Manager / Engineer,
Stantec (BLI ’14)
“Having lived in this area all my life, the Broome
Leadership Institute has introduced me to numerous area
professionals, and expanded my knowledge of the vast
array of businesses and organizations that work to keep
this area viable. I also better understand the challenges
facing our community and how we as leaders can work
together to overcome those challenges. I would highly
recommend this program to any professional laying down
roots in this area – it will completely change your view of
Broome County and all of the wonderful opportunities that
this community has to offer.”
Nicole Leonard, Community Relations Coordinator, ACHIEVE (BLI ‘14)
Thank you to our Moderator,
Kenneth Kamlet, Attorney-at-Law,
Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP
“After graduating from Binghamton University, I decided
to remain and build a life in Broome County because the
area provided a strong sense of community. BLI taught me
to look outside of myself and the small “bubble” I live in,
and helped open my eyes to all of the hard work it takes to
build each aspect of our community. BLI also taught me
that, no matter where you work or what you do, we’re all
in this together.”
Lana D. Sturdevant, Associate Attorney,
Levene Gouldin & Thompson, LLP (BLI ‘14)
BLI Alumni Spotlight
The BLI Alumni Spotlight is a feature
developed by the Communications Committee
of the BLI Alumni Association Board of Directors.
Name: Bob Stezzi
BLI Graduation Year: 1994
Company/Organization: Bob Stezzi Training
and Consulting
Job Title: Founder and President
E-mail address: [email protected]
Tell us briefly about yourself and please update your classmates on
your personal/professional experiences since graduating from BLI:
Established Bob Stezzi Training & Consulting in 1995 and have been
developing and conducting leadership development and professional
skills workshops and individual coaching throughout the U.S. Our
family is growing – we were blessed with our first grandchild, Nico,
last November.
Favorite Books/Movies: I love learning, laughing, and challenging
the imagination, so just about any book on leadership, personal
effectiveness, comedy, science, and science fiction (Blanchard,
Johnson, Covey, Goleman, Maxwell, Chomsky, Adams, Clark, Herbert,
Pohl, Niven, Pournelle). Not that many movies and very little TV.
Current and Past Notable Civic Activities: American Society for
Training and Development, Better Business Bureau of Upstate New
York.
Interests/Hobbies: Anything outdoors, all kinds of music, reading,
writing, physical training, scale modeling, flying and skydiving.
How did your BLI experience change your perception of the
community? Being raised in Philadelphia (which was great), I fell in
love with upstate NY – the great people, the pace of life, the beautiful
countryside. Being new to the area, BLI really jumpstarted my
familiarity with the people and organizations that make this area great,
and the things they are doing to keep us moving upwards.
How did your BLI experience motivate you to become more
involved in the community? BLI introduces you to ways you can be
involved that you might not otherwise know about, and the examples of
your classmates help motivate you as well.
What was your most memorable BLI activity/moment? Hard to
pick one because every session and activity was interesting, fun, and
worthwhile.
What was the most valuable benefit to you from your BLI
experience? The more I got to know my classmates, the more ways I
found to challenge myself both professionally and personally.
What “nugget of wisdom” do you have for your fellow BLI alum?
Leadership is learned. Continue to be a student of leadership.
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July Anniversaries
Buckingham Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Don’s Automotive Mall, Inc.
American Pipe & Plastics, Inc.
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Unicorn Electronics, Inc.
A Conversation with:
CinJuice – 1128 Upper Front Street Binghamton
celebrated their Grand Opening
with a Chamber Ribbon Cutting
on May 15th.
Best of Luck!
What are your primary products and/or
services?
Ameriprise Financial – Jon L. Myers and
Associates is a comprehensive financial
planning practice and full-service broker
of investments. We offer ongoing financial
planning in six key areas: retirement
planning, cash flow analysis, insurance and
risk management, investment planning, tax
planning, and estate planning.
When was your business established?
Jon Myers became an advisor with Ameriprise
financial in 1992. Since then, the practice has grown to include 5 locations
across upstate New York: Vestal, Cortland, Geneva, Dewitt, and Oneida.
What other information would you like people to know, such as recent
news coverage, community involvement, your mission or philosophy?
In other words, “what we might not know about your business?”
Jon L. Myers and Associates has consistently earned a Client Satisfaction
Score in the mid- to high- 90s. Jon is an Ameriprise Private Wealth
Advisor, which means he is in the top-tier of Ameriprise advisors.
We strive to earn a high level of commitment from our clients. In order
to earn that level of commitment, we have to provide extraordinary
service and the highest level of professionalism. We educate our clients
to meet their individual needs. We accomplish this through seminars,
newsletters, and answering questions. We are a complete resource. We
provide a comprehensive approach to a full life-planning experience,
which includes in-depth financial planning and an all-encompassing view
of your personal goals. None of this would be possible without teamwork.
To us, teamwork is a reflection of us here as a team, with our clients as
part of our team.
What has membership of the Greater Binghamton Chamber of
Commerce provided for your business?
We joined the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce because of
our sense of community. We have strong ties to the area and it is very
rewarding knowing that we are able to give back to the community in
which we live.
I S I Associates
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
C & S Companies
Keystone Associates, Architects,
Engineers and Surveyors, LLC
Sall-Stearns, Inc.
United Methodist Homes
Wild Birds Unlimited
Community Foundation for South Central New York
Indian Ridge Apartments
Stantec
Kevin H. Yeager, Esq.
Olum’s – 701 Vestal Parkway East in Vestal
celebrated 100 years in business
with a Ribbon Cutting and an Open House
on May 22nd.
Congratulations!
Cleaner’s Supply
St. Michael’s Greek Catholic Church
Town of Union
Ameriprise Financial
Dundon Insulation Inc. dba The Insulation Man
Endicott Research Group
Henneman Coaching & Consulting LLC
Hatala Orthodontics, P.C.
Red & White Catering
Robbins Signs
Jim Rollo – State Farm Agent
Walmart #5732
Wells Fargo Advisors
The new branch at Horizon’s Federal Credit Union,
519 Hooper Road in Endwell is open for business!
New Members
ADEC Solutions - USA
George Vastardis • 10 Monument Street • Deposit, NY 13754
PHONE: (607) 467-4600 • FAX: (607) 467-4632
[email protected]
http://www.adecsolutions-usa.com
MANAGED INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES (MAIN),
DIGITAL IMAGING, RECORDS MANAGEMENT
Cinjuice
Cindi Shirer • 1128 Front Street • Binghamton, NY 13905
PHONE: (607) 343-4805 • FAX: N/A
[email protected]
JUICE & SMOOTHIE BAR (MAIN), JUICE BAR
Datum Alloys I nc.
Tim Wetmore • 407 Airport Road • Endicott, NY 13760
PHONE: (607) 239-6274 • FAX: (607) 953-4317
[email protected]
http://www.datumalloys.com
MANUF. & SUPPLY OF HIGH SPEC. METAL ALLOYS (MAIN)
Homestead F unding Corp.
Brendan Burns • 4777 Vestal Parkway East • Suite 4 • Vestal, NY 13850
PHONE: (607) 224-2079 • FAX: (607) 224-2164
[email protected]
http://www.vestal.homesteadfunding.com
FINANCE (MAIN), MORTGAGE COMPANIES
ProGuard Roofing and Remodeling
Tarik Ozer • 33 Frederick Street • Binghamtoon, NY 13901
PHONE: (607) 238-1672 • FAX: N/A
[email protected]
http://proguardny.com
ROOFING CONTRACTORS (MAIN),
CONSTRUCTION - REMODELING
R iver House I nsurance Consultants, I nc.
Te Avalon • 75 W. Genesse Street • Baldwinsville, NY 13027
PHONE: (315) 560-1915 • FAX: (315) 635-5267
[email protected]
http://www.riverhouseinsurance.com
INSURANCE AGENCIES & CONSULTANTS (MAIN),
HEALTH INSURANCE/HEALTH PLAN
Roberts Stone
Jeanette Roberts • 80 State Line Road • Binghamton, NY 13903
PHONE: (570) 853-3526 • FAX: (570) 853-3522
[email protected]
STONE (MAIN), CONTRACTOR
Valleyview Alliance Church /The Bridge Community Center
David Murphy • 11 Foster Road • Vestal, NY 13850-5411
PHONE: (607) 754-1358 • FAX: N/A
[email protected]
http://www.valleyviewalliance.org
CHURCHES (MAIN), COMMUNITY CENTER
Thank You for Your Membership
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17th Annual Chamber Classic Golf Tournament
June 11, 2014
at
En-Joie Golf Club
1st Place Team:
Levene Gouldin & Thompson, LLP (56)
2nd Place Team:
Verizon Wireless (59)
3rd Place Team:
Levene Gouldin & Thompson, LLP (60)
Women’s Longest Drive:
Jackie McDonnell
Men’s Longest Drive:
Joe Dante
Closest to the Pin:
Steve Kraly
Thank you to our sponsors, golfers, and staff!
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Member Benefit:
Greater Binghamton Chamber’s “Business of the Week”
Affordable Advertising
Each week, the Greater Binghamton Chamber randomly selects a chamber member business, which is named “Business of the Week”. The
business is spotlighted for one business week (M-F). The “Business of the Week” receives: a personal visit from Chamber representatives, the
week-long display of a stylish, prominent sign that formally announces their recognition, photo opportunities and an announcement on the
home page of the Chamber’s website.
Our “Business of the Week” program, sponsored by Visions Federal Credit Union, is another opportunity to show our appreciation to
Chamber members for supporting the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce and investing in our community, as well as for Chamber staff to better familiarize ourselves with our
members. We want to learn more about their company, how it fits in to our regional community, and how we can best serve their business.
May 5 – 9, 2014
May 12 – 16, 2014
May 19 – 23, 2014
June 2 – 6, 2014
May 5 – 9, 2014
Friends of the Broome County
Public Library
Founded in 1967, the Friends of the
Broome County Public Library is an
all- volunteer non-profit organization.
Our mission is to promote interest in
the library and its services and provide
support for its programs. Our volunteer
activities range from book reviews and
book sales to maintaining the Reading
Garden. Membership is open to anyone
with an interest in community involvement
and a passion for reading.
Best known for our book sales, we also
operate a gift shop located in the rotunda of
the library. The gift shop carries a variety
of merchandise including greeting cards,
candy and toys and of course, books! We
have a large selection of audio books,
recent fiction and non- fiction, and DVD’s
at reasonable prices. The gift shop is open
most afternoons and during the book sales.
All proceeds from our book sales and
the gift shop are used to support library
programs and events. The Friends of the
Library is the proud sponsor of the Summer
Reading program run by the Youth Services
Department. Last year approximately
1,500 children were involved. We also fund
the purchase of reference materials, new
computers, furniture, community outreach
materials and special programs not covered
by the library’s budget.
The support of our mission by the triple
cities community has played a large part
in our success. Our membership in the
Chamber has helped our organization
reach a wider audience. Seminars focused
on small business issues have been really
helpful to us. We look forward to future
opportunities for networking through
Chamber events.
May 12 – 16, 2014
Rogers Industrial Specialists
Our primary business is rigging and
industrial relocation. Within that realm of
work, we also provide a variety of crane,
warehousing and transportation services,
which allows us to be recognized as a full
service company.
Our business was incorporated in 1999.
Being a specialized company, has allowed
us to better focus on the ever changing
and demanding challenges of the core
services that we provide. Our customers are
paramount to us and any requests for service
are never considered too big or too small.
We have recently relocated to our newly
expanded and renovated office space.
This endeavor was in the planning and
remodeling phase for some time. This
expansion allows us to free up needed
space in our storage area and to better
facilitate storage and office operation for
management and control of the company.
Our Mission Statement is and always has
been: “Rogers Industrial/Crane Specialists
will consistently deliver value-added
services to all of our customers, exceeding
their expectations. Above all we will earn
the confidence of our clients through a
continued commitment to excellence and
total customer satisfaction.”
All of our employees are responsible
for attaining our mission by: complete
customer satisfaction, superior quality
services, continual improvement, teamwork,
and building and maintaining a positive
corporate image within our community.
Our company owner, Jerry Rogers, is
extremely civic minded and has volunteered
manpower and equipment to assist in
community projects whenever requested.
To name just a few of the more recent
events and memorials: Dick’s Sporting
Goods Champions Golf Tournament,
American Civic Association Memorial at
Front and Clinton Streets, 9-11 Monument,
Government Plaza, Binghamton, Vietnam
Memorial at the Broome County Veterans
Memorial Arena, sponsorship of local youth
activities and sponsorship of many Police
Agencies Specialized Programs.
It is our feeling that being a member of
the Greater Binghamton Chamber of
Commerce is being part of “Who’s Who”
in the business world for this area. Being a
member also allows the community to be
advised of our services when our help is
required. Being selected as your “Business
of the Week” gives us added exposure
through your newsletter.
May 19 – 23, 2014
The Raymond Corporation
The Raymond Corporation is a global
provider of material handling products,
specifically manual and electric lift trucks,
and solutions such as iWAREHOUSE
which helps companies manage their
lift truck fleets, labor efficiencies and
warehouses. With leading-edge ergonomics,
Raymond lift trucks are designed to offer
increased productivity and efficiency. You
can see many of our lift trucks used in
supermarkets and retail locations, as well as
warehouse and distribution centers here in
Broome County, across North America, and
around the world. Most people don’t realize
material handling equipment touches
everything around you—the clothes you
wear, the food you eat, the car you drive,
almost everything around you has been
touched by a forklift at one point or another.
The Raymond Corporation was established
in 1922 when our founder George Raymond
Sr. purchased Lyons Iron Works, a foundry
that was establish here in Greene, NY, in
the 1800’s. Raymond has been an innovator
since the early beginnings of this company,
patenting the first hand pallet truck, as well
as the first double-faced wooden pallet in
1934. George Raymond Sr. then donated
the patent from the double-faced wooden
pallet back to the industry for all to use.
Today, Raymond is part of the Toyota
family and is a significant contributor to
Toyota Material Handling Group’s over $7
billion dollar business.
The Raymond Corporation has been
experiencing record performance and
growth, and as a result, we have almost
doubled our employment in the last three
years. Raymond’s success is a tribute to our
dedicated and hard-working employees.
Raymond is also dedicated to investing in
our employees’ development, as well as our
current and future leadership, which is the
true foundation of our company. Raymond
collaborates with local high schools,
colleges, and universities to help develop
our future workforce by teaching them
relevant skills for future success. Raymond
is also a leading corporate citizen within
our community donating to over 80 local
non-profits organizations in our area.
By being a member of the Greater
Binghamton Chamber of Commerce,
Raymond is able to participate in
various programs that help shape greater
Binghamton businesses and the community.
Programs include: Greater Binghamton
Educational Outreach program; Building
Bridges which allows us to work with
teachers and guidance counselors; Broome
Leadership Institute which allows us to
give businesses leaders a better understand
of who Raymond is; Junior Achievement
which allows us to work with local schools
teaching 3rd,4th, 5th and middle school
students about business resources.
May 26 – 30, 2014
HOLIDAY
June 2 – 6, 2014
YMCA of Broome County
The Y focuses on youth development,
healthy living and social responsibility.
We currently offer over 100 different
programs that range from all day child
care, to safe, affordable housing for the
homeless man looking to reintegrate
into society; we offer summer camps,
after school programs and swim lessons
through to Chronic disease assistance and
senior focused wellness programming.
We believe that by meeting the needs of
our neighbors, we will help strengthen the
foundations of the community we live in.
The YMCA of Broome County was
established in 1865 to offer housing to
men working on the railroad. As times
and community needs have changed, so
have our programs and services. Now,
embarking on our 150th anniversary year,
we offer two full facilities, numerous offsite program locations and serve all our
neighbors, irrelevant of their demographic.
The Y is a non-profit charitable organization
that annually gives back over $450,000 in
services each year to our community. We
never turn anyone away for financial barriers
and as such will scholarship any person
proving a need. Each year we impact the lives
of over 15,000 local people and will continue
to meet the needs of thousands more as needs
arise. To some we are just a ‘swim and gym’,
but to all those who tell us how their life has
been positively impacted by the work of the
Y, we are clearly so much more.
Partnerships and collaborations have
proven a successful approach for the
Y for a long time. We are not here to
compete for business; we are here to
serve our community. By being a member
of the Greater Binghamton Chamber
of Commerce, we have been able to
continually develop and build upon local
connections that have ultimately allowed us
to help and serve more of our neighbors.
• Are you looking for a new way to publicize/broadcast your business’s important news announcements?
• Is your organization hosting an upcoming
community event?
• Is your company offering an important educational
seminar?
Expand your marketing reach electronically
& affordably to Greater Binghamton Chamber
Members via…“Member Business News & Events”
“Member Business News & Events” Twice-Monthly E-Blast
will give you the opportunity to market your information
electronically to fellow members 1x – 2x/month in a very
cost-effective way.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get your message
in front of 1,400 contacts at our 900 chamber member
business companies. A maximum of 10 items will be
posted each issue. This marketing opportunity is only
available to Chamber members.
The “Member Business News & Events” come out
on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month.
Advertising Opportunities for the twice-monthly
e-blast includes:
• Monthly Sponsor of Member Business News
& Events: $100. Company name and logo will
be featured at the top with a direct link to your
website for both e-blasts in one month.
(Reserved through December 2014)
• News or Event Item Listing: $25 one mention/$50
for two mentions. Information listed will include:
Organization, Event Name, Date, Time, Location
and Link to PDF Flyer or Website, or One Sentence
Announcement.
To list a news item or upcoming event,
refer to the flyer/registration form
on page 20 in this ChambeReport.
Questions? Contact Amy Shaw
at (607) 772-8863 x313
or [email protected].
FREE “Chamber 101” Session • Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Connects Members to the Chamber
to “Maximize your Membership”!
Join us at the Chamber Office on
Tuesday, July 22 from 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
for our quarterly
Chamber Member Orientation Session, “Chamber 101”.
“Chamber 101” is well worth the time for many members.
• Is your company a new member of the Chamber?
• Are you a new contact with an existing Chamber member company?
• Has your company been a member of the Chamber for many years but
needs a refresher on all of the benefits, programs and services?
Then this is the perfect one-hour session for you!
Here’s what you’ll learn…
• What the Chamber is all about.
• How to best utilize Chamber services.
• How to maximize Chamber benefits.
• How to become involved in activities and committees.
Attendees will have the opportunity to meet key staff members. You
will leave with a much deeper understanding of the organization, the
benefits membership provides, and how you can increase the value of your
membership through active participation.
If you plan to attend “Chamber 101” on July 22, it is free of charge but
we do ask that you RSVP to Christine Stezzi at (607) 772-8860 or cstezzi@
greaterbinghamtonchamber.com.
We look forward to seeing you!
Future Chamber 101 Session: Tuesday, October 28, 2014 - 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
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Ad Elements, LLC
welcomes, Kathryn
Fletcher as Digital
Marketing Director.
Fletcher is responsible for
managing all aspects of
digital and social media for
vast agency clientele. Fletcher, a Windsor
native, joins Ad Elements after serving
as the Online Sales and Marketing
Specialist at SaveAround, Inc.
Ad Elements, LLC
welcomes new Media
Director, Michelle Zikuski.
As Ad Elements’ Media
Director, Zikuski’s goal is to
strategize, plan, and analyze
all client media initiatives
for a multitude of industries in numerous
markets. Prior to starting at Ad Elements
in February, 2014, Zikuski worked in the
marketing and sales field with local
companies in the Binghamton area.
Ad Elements, LLC is
pleased to welcome the
newest member of their
team, Elise Grose. Grose,
joins Ad Elements after
earning her Master’s
Degree in Advertising at
S.I. Newhouse School of Public
Communication at Syracuse University
in 2013. Grose worked as a Graphic
Designer at Speedpro Imaging CNY, and
did Freelance Design and Copywriting
for Smith and Team Advertising during
her time at Syracuse.
The American Football Association’s
Hall of Fame selection committee has
completed its annual task of reviewing
personal profiles of qualified individuals
nominated for induction into the
Semi-Pro/Minor League Football
Hall of Fame as the “Class of 2014”.
Information submitted by HOF alumni
and subsequent review by the selection
committee resulted in the selection of 18
people for enshrinement this year.
Binghamton University has won a
highly competitive grant from the
Howard Hughes Medical Institute,
which challenged the nation’s research
universities to develop effective
strategies to attract and retain students
in science disciplines, including those
from underrepresented groups. Of 170
institutions that applied, only 37 grants
were awarded. Binghamton will use
its $1.2 million, five-year grant to help
launch and sustain its Freshman Research
Immersion (FRI) program.
Alexi Zentner, a Canadian-American
novelist who joined Binghamton
University’s faculty last fall as an assistant
professor of English has published a novel,
The Lobster Kings. The novel, published
this month by W.W. Norton, arrives just
three years after Zentner’s critically
acclaimed debut, Touch.
The Broadway
Theatre League
is proud to
announce our 2014-2015 M&T Bank
Good News
Broadway Season. Opening the season in
October is Jekyll & Hyde, followed by
Sister Act in November, Flashdance the
Musical in March, Anything Goes in
April and ending the season with a return
engagement of Mamma Mia! in May.
Patrick J. Price, CPA, a partner
at Davidson, Fox and Company,
LLP, has successfully completed the
certification process with the National
Association of Certified Valuators and
Analysts (NACVA) to earn the Certified
Valuation Analyst (CVA) credential.
The CVA credential is granted only to
qualified individuals with considerable
professional experience in the field
of business valuation and after the
successful completion of an intensive
training and testing process.
ENSCO Avionics, Inc., a wholly owned
subsidiary of ENSCO, Inc., is pleased to
announce the selection of their IData®
family of products by Legion Training
and Simulation, LLC and Roy Aircraft
and Avionic Simulation, Inc. for their
new Virtual ENvironment Operations
Module, VENOM, unmanned aerial
system training suite.
Enviren Calibrations LLC is proud
to announce that they have been
recommended for ISO 1705-:2005
Certification. Enviren Calibrations
LLC is a service business catering
primarily to the specialized needs
of manufacturers who rely on
highly accurate readings of various
instrumentation and mechanical devices
utilized in their quality assurance
and manufacturing processes. The
instrumentation may include electronics,
dimensional tools, temperature devises,
humidity devices, pressure instruments,
weights and scales as well as other
tools and instruments used in industrial
applications.
Gerri Harrison of Ever
Evolving Enterprises,
traveled to the JW Cole
Women’s conference in
Tampa, Florida. This
conference provided indepth education on
women’s issues in the financial planning
field. Then in June, Gerri traveled to the
AssetMark Mastery conference in
Baltimore, Maryland. This conference
provided an opportunity for Gerri to meet
with the AssetMark money strategists.
This meeting enhanced her ability to pair
strategists together to reduce risk,
enhance performance and manage
volatility.
Family Planning of South
Central New York is
pleased to introduce their
new Director of Public
Communications, Jason
Garnar. He is serving his
fourth term on the Broome
County Legislature. Jason will be
responsible for advertising, marketing,
community relations, media relations,
government advocacy, public affairs,
volunteer recruitment, and college
campus outreach for our 5 health centers
in Broome, Chenango, Delaware and
Otsego Counties.
Foam-It Insulation has added three new
certified home energy specialists to its
staff. After several months of training,
Foam-It employees Blair Aylesworth,
Solvei Blue, and Steve Vallese passed
their written and field exams. All three
are now certified as Building Analysts by
the Building Performance Institute (BPI),
the national organization that develops
standards for energy efficiency retrofit
work based on sound building science.
The Building Analyst certification
qualifies Foam-Its employees to perform
comprehensive, whole-home evaluations
and identify the root causes of problems
with home comfort and energy use. Mr.
Aylesworth and Mr. Vallese also received
certifications as Home Envelope and
Home Heating specialists.
GHS Federal Credit
Union is pleased to
announce Timothy
McMahon as the Branch
Manager of its Front Street
location. McMahon will
lead the front line staff and
oversee day-to-day branch operations. He
will also partake in lending for the
location.
The NYS
Department of
Health has
recently
certified Good
Shepherd
Fairview
Home as a provider for “Enhanced
Assisted Living” residential services,
which allows additional services and
increased nursing care for residents who
exceed certain retention standards of
adult homes, enriched housing programs
or assisted living residences. An EALR
allows residents to delay and in some
cases prevent having to seek nursing
home placement.
The Empire State Association of Assisted
Living (ESAAL) has presented an award
for excellence to Laverna Ireland, LPN,
Case Manager at The Hearth at Castle
Gardens for providing superior service
to seniors in her care. The Benay Phillips
Memorial Award grants a monetary
award to an association member’s
employee to be used for training,
education or seminars. The award’s
namesake dedicated more than 40 years
to serving New York’s elderly and
disabled populations. ESAAL established
the award to honor her memory and
legacy of helping others. Hinman, Howard &
Kattell and Thomas J.
Hickey are pleased to
announce that Mr. Hickey
has joined the firm as
Special Counsel in the
Binghamton, New York
office effective April 7. Thomas Hickey
July 2014
brings with him more than thirty years of
experience concentrated in litigation,
wills, probate and elder law and real
estate.
Hinman, Howard &
Kattell is pleased to
announce that Lillian L.
Levy has been recognized
as one of this year’s Girl
Scouts of NYPENN
Pathways Women of
Distinction. This honor celebrates women
of courage, confidence and character,
who’s personal and professional
accomplishments help make the world a
better place. Lillian was recognized for
her significant and far-reaching
contributions within the community.
Hinman, Howard &
Kattell is pleased to
announce that Megan E.
Curinga is this year’s
recipient of The Greater
Binghamton Chamber’s
2014 Young Professional of
the Year Award. The Young Professional
of the Year Award recognizes an
individual who has demonstrated
excellence, creativity, and initiative as an
emerging leader in their business or
profession, serves as role model for his or
her peers both personally and
professionally, and provides a valuable
service to improve the quality of life for
others in the community.
Hinman, Howard and
Kattell congratulates
partner Dawn Lanouette on
becoming the 2014-2015
President of the Broome
County Bar Association.
The Broome County Bar
Association exists to provide information
and services to the Association’s
members, the legal community and the
general public, including continuing
education, recognition and awards, and
educational outreach. Dawn is a partner
at HH&K whose practice primarily
involves advising human resources and
business owners on all aspects of labor
and employment law, and representing
them in litigation and on counseling
healthcare clients regarding regulatory
issues.
Holiday Inn Binghamton recently
announced that it has received a
TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence
award. The accolade, which honors
hospitality excellence, is given only
to establishments that consistently
achieve outstanding traveler reviews
on TripAdvisor, and is extended to
qualifying businesses worldwide.
Establishments awarded the Certificate
of Excellence are located all over the
world and represent the upper echelon of
businesses listed on the website.
Holdrege Design is now
Idea Kraft! The rebranded creative agency
offers refreshed services
and continues to focus on
ChambeReport
helping new and existing clients build
and maintain their brands. Idea Kraft
has recently launched a new brand for
Progressive Dental and a new website for
Modern Marketing Concepts.
Senior Environmental
Scientist, Timothy M.
O’Connor, C.E.P., CPESC,
CPSWQ, LEED AP, of
Keystone Associates
Architects, Engineers and
Surveyors, LLC, recently
taught “JA Career Success” to high
school students at Binghamton City
School District’s BOCES East Learning
Center as part of the Junior Achievement
Program. During the seven-week course
Mr. O’Connor discussed the tools and
skills required to earn and keep a job in
high-growth career industries. Key topics
included the following: 4Cs: critical
thinking, communication, collaboration,
and creativity; strong soft skills; work
priorities; STEM and other high-growth
industries; and personal-brand and jobhunting tools—resumes, cover letters,
interviews and digital profiles.
Richard Brauer,
CEO, and
Ruthanne
Bulman,
Human
Resources
Manager, at
McFarland Johnson (MJ) recently
attended an event in Syracuse held by the
Central New York Business Journal
where MJ was awarded one of the top 5
Best Places to Work in large firm
category (51+ employees) for 2014.
Brauer and Bulman proudly accepted the
award on behalf of MJ’s 120 employeeowners. The ranking and award was
based solely upon the scoring of MJ
employees responding to an independent,
third-party survey. This was the first year
MJ participated in the survey, while
more than 2,300 employees overall were
registered to participate in the survey.
The Oneonta Job Corps Academy and
the Oneonta Airport Commission had
a celebration in June to commemorate
the hard work that the students of OJCA
have put into the Oneonta Municipal
Airport.
Oneonta Job Corps Academy students
have been working hard to become more
integrated members of the community,
and as a result they have learned valuable
lessons and employability skills. Over
fifty students participated from the Tile
Setting, Cement Masonry, Electrical,
Facility Maintenance trades along with
students enrolled in the Military Cadet
Program.
Darcy Aldous, CPA, a
manager for Piaker &
Lyons’ Norwich office was
recently elected as
Treasurer of the New York
State Society of CPAs
Southern Tier Chapter.
RVSA Advertising was presented
Good News
with 7 awards during the “24th Annual
CAST Genesis Awards,” held recently
by the Communications Associates of
the Southern Tier (CAST). Over 90 local
entries in web design, creative marketing,
advertising, writing and public relations
were judged for creativity and execution
by a panel of judges from the Syracuse,
NY market. RVSA was cited for work
in newspaper design for Lourdes,
vinyl vehicle wrap for Mirabito
Energy Products, outdoor advertising
for Visions FCU and fund-raising
brochure development for Tri-Cities
Opera. RVSA also swept the television
production category receiving awards for
work developed on behalf of Lourdes,
Tri-Cities Opera and Visions Federal
Credit Union.
The Raymond Corporation recently
recognized high school seniors
who have spent around two years
contributing to Raymond through
its Youth Apprenticeship Program at
its headquarters in Greene, N.Y. The
apprenticeship program at Raymond
allows students to experience what
careers are available in the manufacturing
industry. Held in conjunction with
Broome-Tioga Board of Cooperative
Educational Services (BOCES) and the
Greene School District in New York, the
apprenticeship program has welcomed 2
to 3 students per year since 1991.
Rabbi Rachel Esserman,
executive editor of The
Reporter Group, won
second place in the critique
category for her book
review “Secrets in Berlin.”
The judges’ comments
included, “A great lead can make or break
any story. The writer understands that
well and uses it to set the scene for a
powerful piece.”
The Riger Marketing
Communications Agency
received 11 awards for
excellence in advertising
and public relations,
including three first place
awards, at the 24th annual
Genesis Awards Competition, sponsored
by the Communications Association of
the Southern Tier (CAST).
Security Mutual Life Insurance
Company of New York and the City
of Binghamton have added bloom to
Binghamton with 150 hanging flower
baskets. Overflowing with lush red
ivy geraniums, the baskets adorn the
lamp posts throughout downtown
Binghamton. This is the 16th consecutive
year Security Mutual and the City of
Binghamton have joined forces on this
beautification project.
Security Mutual Life Insurance
Company of New York has released a
new Estate Planning Guide. This on-line
resource provides valuable estateplanning information including estateplanning tools and strategies you can use
to help ensure your loved ones’ future
financial security. Topics include: wills,
trusts, federal estate tax, federal gift tax,
life insurance and protection planning,
lifetime gifts, charitable giving, business
transfers and much more.
The
Communications
Department of
Security Mutual
Life Insurance
Company of New
York won four awards at this year’s
annual competition sponsored by the
Communications Association of the
Southern Tier. Security Mutual Life
graphic designers Brandon Cardone,
Karen Burr, John Gal and Eric Saar
designed the company’s winning
materials, earning two 1st place awards
and two 3rd place awards for projects
ranging from a meeting invitation and
greeting card to a promotional poster and
large format signage display. SharpTech Solutions is pleased to
announce that Jesse Taft has joined
their team of IT engineers. Jesse brings
several years of experience in PC repair
and help desk technical assistance.
SharpTech Solutions would also like
announce that Pat Galli has joined our
team of structured cabling technicians
working primarily on data cabling
projects on regional college campuses.
Sam Kolb, a senior at SUNY F.E.S., will
also be interning this summer with the
SharpTech team.
Southern Tier Stand Up Paddle
Corp. is excited to team up with 96
Power and Paddle, Paddle-N-More and
the American Canoe Association to bring
the first Stand Up Paddle 3 day Festival
to Western NY, the Cayuga Lake SUP
CUP which will be held August 15-17.
The SUP Cup is a 3-day community
expo celebrating lake, land, and human
wellness.
The Southern Tier Veterans Support
Group welcomed the Wounded Warrior
Amputee Softball Team to Binghamton’s
NYSEG Stadium on May 17 for a
double header against Broome County
Law Enforcement and BAE Systems
teams. The Wounded Warrior team won
both games. The Wounded Warrior
Amputee Softball Team is a national team
comprised of young, competitive, athletic
veterans and active duty soldiers who
have lost limbs post-9/11, while serving
their country in the military/war.
Sterling Optical of
Oakdale Mall is pleased to
welcome Dr. Tracy Brown
to our optometric family.
Dr. Brown has 16 years of
optometry experience
including emergency eye
care, laser pre and post op care, ocular
health, evaluation, and treatment. Dr.
Brown has also worked in family
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practice. Dr. Brown looks forward to
serving you and your optometric needs.
Susquehanna Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center (SNRC) is
pleased to announce two achievements
from May. Tammy Patton LPN won
the District 8 LPN of the Year Award
through NYSHFA. SNRC has won
the National Bronze Quality Award
through the American Healthcare
Association awarded for its innovation
and commitment to improve healthcare
for the residents they care for.
The Independent Community Bankers
of America (ICBA) congratulates Tioga
State Bank in Spencer, NY for reaching
an important milestone in serving
its local community. This marks the
community bank’s 150 years in business
helping individual and small business
customers with their financial needs.
“It’s community banks like Tioga State
Bank which drive economic stability
and prosperity on Main Street and make
their communities a better place to work
and live,” said Camden R. Fine, ICBA
president and CEO.
Tioga State Bank is
proud to announce that
they were the major
sponsor of Owego’s
“Strawberry Shake” 5K
Run & “The Shortcake”
Kids 1 Mile Run which
took place on June 20.
The $5,000 sponsorship helped event
organizers create a memorable
experience for all who participate.
Tri-Cities Opera is proud to have
received 2 awards presented as part
of the “24th Annual CAST Genesis
Awards”. This annual event, held by
the Communications Associates of
the Southern Tier (CAST), celebrates
creativity and execution in a variety
of categories. Tri-Cities Opera’s 65th
Anniversary brochure “A Legacy of
Magic”, produced by RVSA Advertising,
took 1st place in the Fundraising
category, and in the television production
category RVSA received an award for
Tri-Cities Opera’s 65th Anniversary
spot.
UHS Home Care moved to a new
location in May. UHS Home Care
relocated from its Vestal Parkway
location to 601 Riverside Drive, Johnson
City. This new, centralized office is
conveniently located right off the
Route 201 traffic circle. An additional
advantage is that all UHS Home Care
staff and services in the Binghamton area
are now in this one location.
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50-Year Members
In a video presentation
at our 50th Annual
Dinner and Meeting
of the Greater Binghamton
Chamber of Commerce
we began celebrating
our members
who have been with us for
50 years or more.
We would like to share those photos again
in our monthly newsletter.
Starting in July and continuing in coming editions
of the ChambeReport,
we will publish photos from these members’ archives.
We thank all of them for their long-time support!
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Willow Run Foods
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