Wishing you and yours a happy healthy holiday and prosperous new year !
Dear Members,
State of the State Breakfast sponsored by Community Bank, NA.
Save the Date! Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at the Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center from 8:00am to 10:00am. Cost per person is $25. Networking and meet and greet with your elected officials from County, State and Federal Governments at 8:00am followed by breakfast beginning at 8:30am. Come listen to the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce’s public policy agenda and the call to action from our Legislators. To RSVP contact Shelly Giangrant by Friday, January 3, 2014 at (607) 432-4500 ext. 207 or email shelly@otsegocc.com
Bagels and Benefits
We invite you to join us for a small gathering of business representatives like yourself on Friday, January 10, 2014 at 189 Main Street on the 5th Floor at 8:30 am.
Enjoy a complimentary bagel and coffee and meet the President/CEO, Barbara Ann
Heegan. She will explain the benefits of Chamber membership and how it can help your business grow and in turn helps strengthen the economy in Otsego County.
We invite you to share with us what your company does and encourage you to mingle and meet the other business representatives in attendance.
Please RSVP to Shelly Giangrant, Vice President Member Services by Thursday, January 9th by emailing shelly@otsegocc.com or calling 607-432-4500 ext. 207
2014 Chamber Newsletter
Our Chamber newsletter “Smart Growth” will be coming to you this January. We are looking for stories to submit into this newsletter that gets distributed by mail and online to all of our members and to our mailing list that goes to 1,200 businesses. Please share any awards, anniversaries, best practices, new services that you would like our members to know about your business. No more than 250 words please. In addition, we are offering a New Year marketing opportunity to add exposure to your business for $200 please send us a business card size ad that will be printed in our newsletter, displayed on our homepage of the chamber website and you will receive 1 month on our digital LED sign located here on our building of 189 Main Street. Excellent exposure all around! Please reserve your space with Barbara Ann Heegan by Monday, December 30, 2013 by sending your ad to info@otsegocc.com.
2014 Go STEM Institute
How It Works – Severe Weather & Climate Change
Current 6th, 7th and 8th grade students, come learn the science behind climate change and the technology and math behind forecasting the weather.
Date
July 14 – 18, 2014
Time
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Place
SUNY Oneonta campus (Oneonta, N.Y.)
Cost
$50 and lunch will be provided.
Description
The theme for the 2013 Go STEM Institute is How It Works – Severe Weather & Climate Change. The Institute is open to upcoming 7th, 8th and 9th (current 6th, 7th and 8th grade) grade students who want to learn the science behind climate change and the technology and math behind accurately forecasting the weather. They will get answers to questions like:
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- · Why is the sky blue?
- · Why is climate change a big deal?
- · What’s the best design for a building in order for it to withstand tornado- or hurricane-force winds?
- · How does a meteorologist’s equipment help her forecast a storm?
- · How can meteorologists tell when students will likely have a snow day??
and (just for fun ;-))
- · What’s the difference between weather and climate? (Answer: You can’t weather a tree, but you can climate!!)
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Students will interact with actual meteorologists, learn the basics of meteorology and, using green-screen technology, conduct an actual weather report! Students will also learn from local business leaders about how severe weather can affect the economy and learn the creative solutions business leaders came up with to solve the problems caused by severe weather.
Nominations are now being accepted for the following awards and will be accepted until January 31, 2014.
The Distinguished Business Award sponsored by NBT Bank is given to an Otsego County business that has made a sustained and substantial impact in the community.
The Eugene A. Bettiol, Jr. Distinguished Citizen Award, established in 2002, is given to a citizen of Otsego County who has made a long-term impact on our region and who gives back to the community through their business.
Eugene A. Bettiol, Jr. Distinguished Citizen Award
Nomination Form
The Eugene A. Bettiol, Jr. Distinguished Citizen Award, established in 2002, is given to a citizen of Otsego County who has made a long-term impact on our region and who gives back to the community through their business. The recipient will be honored at the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Dinner and Celebration of Business held Friday, March 28, 2014. Nominee must be a resident of Otsego County.
Nominee’s Name: ______________________________
Business: ______________________________
Address: ______________________________
Nominated by: ______________________________
Business: ______________________________
Address: ______________________________
Nominee’s Community Involvement:
Supports Otsego County Chamber of Commerce:
______________________________
Shows leadership:
______________________________
Is committed to enhancing the Quality of Life in Otsego County: ______________________________
Any additional comments:
______________________________
Nominator’s Signature: ______________________________
Nomination deadline is Friday, January 31, 2014
Please return to:
Otsego County Chamber of Commerce Phone: (607) 432-4500
189 Main Street, Suite 201
Oneonta, NY 13820
Past Eugene A. Bettiol, Jr.
Distinguished Citizen Award Honorees
2012 Hugh Henderson
2011 Richard P. Miller, Jr.
2010 Erna Morgan McReynolds
2009 Albert Sam Nader
2008 Robert A. Harlem
2007 David Brenner
2006 William F. Streck
2005 Carl Delberta, Sr.
2004 Jane Forbes Clark
2003 Geoff Smith
Past Distinguished Citizen Award Honorees
2001 Marian Mullet
2000 Edward W. Stack
1999 William R. Davis
1998 VanNess D. Robinson
The Mission of Otsego County Chamber of Commerce is to continually improve the overall business climate in Otsego County and the region, to strive for an atmosphere that attracts investment.
Distinguished Business Award
Nomination Form
The Distinguished Business Award is given to an Otsego County business that has made a sustained and substantial impact in the community. The award recipient will be honored at
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Dinner and Celebration of Business held on March 28, 2014.
Nominee must be a member of the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce.
Nominee’s Name: ______________________________
Business: ______________________________
Address: ______________________________
Years in Business: ______________________________
Nominated by: ______________________________
Business: ______________________________
Address: ______________________________
Nominee’s Community Involvement:
Participates in the events and works toward accomplishing the mission of the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce:
______________________________
______________________________
______________________________
Is involved in the Community:
______________________________
______________________________
______________________________
______________________________
Demonstrates a successful business and economic growth: ______________________________
______________________________
______________________________
______________________________
Any additional comments:
______________________________
Nominator’s Signature: ______________________________
Nomination deadline is FRIDAY, January 31, 2014
Please return to:
Otsego County Chamber Phone: (607) 432-4500
189 Main Street, Suite 201 Fax: (607) 432-4506
Oneonta, NY 13820
Past Distinguished Business Award Honorees
2012 At Home Care
2011 Springbrook
2010 Country Club Auto Group
2009 Northern Eagle Beverages, Inc.
2008 The Otesaga Resort Hotel
2007 Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care
2006 Arnan Development
2005 Mang Insurance / Mirabito Fuel Group
2004 Neptune Diner
2003 The Daily Star
2002 Bassett Healthcare Network
2001 Brooks’ House of Bar-B-Q’s
2000 SUNY College at Oneonta
1999 A. O. Fox Hospital
The Mission of the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce is to continually improve the overall business climate in Otsego County and the region, to strive for an atmosphere that attracts investment.
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