The following links are archived copies of our News Messages (starting January, 2018).
2nd Annual Pickleball Tournament Saturday, June 11th 8:00am-4:00pm- gotta be in it to win it!
Register today to play in our 2nd Annual Pickleball tourney- This game is growing like wildfire and Oneonta has some of the best outdoor courts in the region! Come play this fun new sport. Don't know how to play? Call the Oneonta YMCA and ask them to help! There is ...
In Person Job Fair! Tuesday, April 26th from 10:00am-1:00pm- Find a job that is right for you!
Join the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce, ONC BOCES, and CDO Workforce at an In Person Job Fair! Being held at the ONC BOCES Campus, 1914 County Rte. 35, in Milford NY. It is free and open to all who are searching for their next great job! Plenty of parking ...
2022 Invest in New York: Child Care Desert Grant webinar- Learn how you can get funding to start a facility
On Thursday March 17th, 9:00AM via ZOOM Rebecca Mathews, Program Director of Catholic Charities will step you through what you need to do to apply for this grant money. There are millions of dollars being set aside for child care desert regions (which we are in) and Catholic Charities is ...
Smart Business Seminar Series: 2022 Labor Law Update with Hinman Howard and Kattell, LLP Monday March 21, at 9:00am- via zoom.
On Monday, March 21 at 9:00am -Spring into learning about Labor Law Updates with Dawn Lanouette and the team at Hinman, Howard, and Kattell, LLP. What is new for 2022? New Notice requirements for employee monitoring, significant changes to New York's whistleblower law, changes to paid family leave, and new ...
Get on Board – Feb 9 Recording and Chat info:
On February 9, the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce hosted a special webinar with Leadership Otsego participants to highlight non-profit organizations in the County. Each organization was given two minutes to share information. Here is the chat with many of the participants info: Michelle Colson, Bassett Healthcare, 607-437-3019,email: michelle.colson@bassett.org, website: ...
Get On Board! A Free speed dating event to learn about the Non-Profits in the region- JOIN US!
Get On Board! On Wednesday, February 9th at 12:00 noon join the Chamber as we host our annual Get on Board event! This fast, fun, and free webinar provides non-profits from throughout the county on a zoom meeting giving a 2 minute elevator speech of who, what, where, when, and ...
State of the State 2022 – January 11 Webinar Recording
State of the State meeting from Tuesday, January 11th - video now available for those who missed this important webinar Thank you to all our representatives who spoke at the State of the State. We appreciate your participation in this important annual meeting to learn about the projects and initiatives ...
State of the State is Tuesday, January 11th at 9:30am join us!
This event is free but you must pre-register- click on the link. See you then! ...
Congratulations to the 2021 Chamber of Commerce Award Winners!
We are so pleased to have these outstanding people and organizations to honor this year. They all contribute to the quality of life here in Otsego County in so many ways! In the Spring we will invite you to Join Us in person to Celebrate their Awards!! We want to ...
Announcing the Winners of the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce 2021 Awards!
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2021 Award Winners: The Distinguished Business of the Year- Hartwick College. This award is sponsored by NBT Bank. The Small Business of the Year Award- The Village Printer. This award is sponsored by Key Bank. The Breakthrough Award - ...
2021 Smart Business Seminar: The Mental Health Impact of COVID-19 on the US Workforce: Tips and Strategies to Improve Mental Wellness – Presented by Dr. Aaron Rakow
The recording of this event will be available again soon- having technical difficulties, but expect them to be resolved. here is Dr. Rakow's information so you can connect directly with him: Aaron Rakow, PhD Executive Director Pronouns: he/him 607-260-3100; 518-510-3100 aaron@mindwellcenter.com www.mindwellcenter.com ...
Missed the Green Energy Savings webinar? You can access the PowerPoint to learn how you can go GREEN
This is a busy time of year and many of you missed this very informative webinar on Green Energy Savings for your business and home through NYSERDA programs and grants. We feel this content is very important for our members so please look at the PowerPoint attached and reach out ...
Nominations Open for Chamber Awards-Lets Honor our Great Community of Businesses-fill them out today!
We are accepting nominations for the best of the best businesses and leaders in our region to be honored by the Chamber. Please download the 2 forms that include 4 awards: Breakthrough Award Small Business Award Distinguished Business award Eugene A. Bettiol, Jr Distinguished Citizen Award Note the closing dates ...
Young Professional Network interest meeting; Wednesday, October 27th at the B-Side- All Welcome!
This is an interest meeting to see if people want us to start up this program again. All Young Professionals are invited to join us-the purpose of a YPN is to network with other young professionals, to learn from various programing on professional development, career growth, and other topics you ...
NYS Small Business Recovery Grant webinars- every Monday and Thursday at 9:30am – live via zoom. no preregistration required.
The Small Business Recovery Grant still has funds available- The Otsego Chamber will continue to provide free webinars on navigating the NYS Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant program and the application. You do not need to pre-register- Just join in. The first zoom link will work for each of the ...
Chamber is looking for a new CEO, interested?
The Search Committee for the Chamber has just released the Job description for the CEO position. If you are interested, please send your resume and cover letter to CEOhire@otsegocc.com. All candidates information must be sent by November 10th. The Heart of Central New York Otsego County and the surrounding Upstate ...
Smart Business Seminar Series for this Fall- register today!
The Chamber is pleased to announce the Smart Business Seminar Series is back! NEW: Due to the upsurge in COVID cases in the County we will be only providing these via ZOOM until further notice. We hope you will join us for these informative presentations. Upcoming Events: All begin at ...
Small Business Recovery Grant expanded to include larger businesses- apply today!
Governor Hochul recently announced changes to the NYS COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program that will allow more small businesses to apply for funding. Now a business that had gross receipts of up to $2,500,000 in 2019 or 2020 is eligible to apply. Also, the limit on the Paycheck ...
35th Annual Golf Classic a success! Congrats to all the winners, & thank you to all the sponsors!
The Chamber of Commerce is very pleased to announce the winners of the 35th Annual Golf Classic held on Friday, August 28th at the Oneonta Country Club. Team Oneonta Realty won with a score of 56! Congrats to Cricket Keto, Jeremy Saunders, Brian Cetnar and Mark Smithling. 2nd places was ...
Register today for the 35th Annual Golf Classic- Friday, August 27th at the Oneonta Country Club- Support the Chamber and WIN!
Mark Your Calendars and register today for the 35th Annual Golf Classic fundraiser for the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce. This year we have rolled back the price for a foursome ($700) and twosome ($350) AND have all the same great prizes: win one of the raffle prizes including a ...
Workforce Needs Forum Session Recording – July 27
A recording of the July 27, 2021 Zoom session to discuss experiences, suggestions, and ideas for making the Jobs Market move forward in our local region in Otsego County and surrounding areas. Presented by the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce, featuring: US Congressman Antonio Delgado; NYS Senator Peter Oberacker; NYS ...
Forum: YOUR Workforce Needs- Tuesday July 27 from 9-11am via zoom- sign up today
Register today and talk with the Legislators about your business workforce needs on Tuesday July 27th from 9-11 am. Your legislators will be available to hear about your experiences and suggestions/ideas for making the Jobs Market move forward. They will let you know what they are doing and how they ...
Find out how you can get a Grant from the Small Business Recovery Grant program- $800Million available!
Attend a Free Zoom meeting to determine if your business is eligible for a Small Business Recovery Grant. The applications are being accepted now so find out if you are eligible, what you need to prove you are eligible, how and where you apply, at one of these webinars: Wednesday, ...
Pickleball Tournament is this Saturday! June 26th- Last day to register is Thursday by 3:00pm- Your name can be on THIS!
Click here to register: https://members.otsegocc.com/events/details/2021-1st-annual-pickleball-tournament-men-women-mixed-open-458 You Gotta Be In It to Win It! ...
Pickleball Tournament! Join us June 26th- Help us make this a great first tournament.
MUST REGISTER by Thursday 6/24 at 3:00pm- no walk ups please! PRICE REDUCED! Just $25 per team! Sign up today! Thank You Five Star Subaru for Being our Headline Sponsor! We also want to thank: Hughson and Benson Insurance Piaker and Lyons and Preferred Mutual With the support of our ...
SIGN UP NOW! The Chamber’s 35th Annual Golf Classic Aug. 27th, 2021 at the beautiful Oneonta Country Club!
Its time to register for the Chamber of Commerce 35th Annual Golf Classic: a great day of networking, seeing old friends, making new ones, and enjoying the outdoors. The Chamber is excited to again work with the Oneonta Country Club to provide a safe and fun tournament with: Prizes, Contests, ...
Smart Business Seminar Series- The New Marijuana Law- what you need to know Virtual Webinar, Thursday, May 20th at 9:00am zoom meeting- register today!
https://members.otsegocc.com/events/details/new-marijuana-law-what-you-need-to-know-455 The New Marijuana Laws This Information is from Chamber Member : Hinman, Howard, and Kattell, LLP- (This information is not legal advice and may not be suitable for all situations. Contact them: www.hhk.com, or call 607-723-5341 or email: info@hhk.com for more info. ) After years of discussion, New York ...
The Chamber is pleased to sponsor this Virtual Job Fair on May 4th from 12:00 noon until 2:00pm- Must register your business today!
Need some extra help? Summer positions to fill? New positions and want to find the right candidate? Then join the Virtual Job Fair on May 4th and find your next new employee(s). The Chamber is pleased to sponsor this Virtual Job Fair on May 4th from 12:00 noon until 2:00pm, ...
Empowerment: Women Owned Businesses Group- Roundtable discussion #2, April 27th 8:30am virtually from anywhere!
The Chamber is pleased to host the 2nd Empowerment Meeting – Women Owned Businesses of Otsego County Roundtable, on Tuesday April 27th, at 8:30am. This free event is for women who identify with owning a business to connect with other business owners, and women who are interested in starting a ...
Smart Business Seminar Series: Otsego County Waste-Smart Business Certification- Hear how you can get certified- Tuesday, April 13,2021 8:30am
Otsego County wants to recognize businesses in our County that have made the effort to improve sustainable solid waste practices within their business. The businesses recognized with this certification are role-models for our community. Responsible solid waste management practices help reduce carbon emissions, give longer life to our landfills, and ...
Empowerment- Women Owned Businesses in Otsego County Roundtable Discussion – Tuesday, March 30th 8:30 am Free
Emp♀werment Are you thinking of starting a business? Join us for an informative webinar: Empowerment: Roundtable of Otsego County Women Owned Businesses Tuesday March 30th at 8:30 a.m. zoom virtual meeting This is Free but you must pre-register. Regional Women Leaders will discuss their adventure in owning their own business: ...
Smart Business Series Continues: Broadband in Otsego County- Update on progress by Tim Johnson, Friday March 5 at 8:30 – ZOOM
NEW: Register by clicking on the event above and you will automatically be connected to the zoom link for this important virtual meeting with Tim Johnson, CEO of the Otsego Electric Cooperative. It has been a year since we last heard from Tim on how the process is going, so ...
Smart Business Seminar Series 2021 Continues: SCORE Mentors: Let them help our business GROW Thursday, 2/18 at 9:00am
This free virtual seminar led by SCORE representative William Ritter, will explain the Mentor program and how you can get someone who has "been there and done that" to help you with any or all of your business questions. The service is free and the seminar is too! FREE Must ...
2021 Smart Business Seminar Series Begins! Join us to learn Updates on Labor and Employment Laws Affecting Your Business
Join us for this informative live webinar on what you need to know NOW about Laws affecting your Workplace. Labor and Employment Law Update 2021 Tuesday, January 19th at 8:30am-10:30am. Fee $35.00 Are you ready to address legal changes for employers in 2021? This update will cover wage and hour ...
Raising The Bar -NYS Restaurant Recovery Fund Grants Available Now
All Restaurant Owners- be sure to apply for this grant- it will cover up to $5000 in PPE cost and Sanitation Supplies and equipment. Go to the ESD website: ESD.NY.GOV for the application or at: NDConline.gov/Raising-the-bar-fund ...
State of the State featuring Congressman Delgado and Legislators at all levels of Government was a success! Thank You to all!
On Tuesday January 5th, Otsego County heard directly from our legislators at the Chamber's State of the State virtual meeting. Over 170 attended and heard from our Keynote Speaker Antonio Delgado and 8 other legislators. We want to thank our Sponsor Community Bank and all our panelist's for their time ...
New Interim President Message, State of The State on Tuesday January 5th with Congressman Delgado, Virtual and Free
December 24, 2020 Dear Chamber Members, I felt it important to send a letter prior to my new position as Interim President and CEO of The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce which begins officially on December 28th. Barbara Ann, after giving her notice only two weeks ago, has been connecting ...
Thank you Barbara Ann Heegan for all your hard work for the Otsego County Chamber
Barbara Ann Heegan will be leaving the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce at the end of this month to go to Greenwood, SC to be near family. She has taken the post of President of the Greenwood Chamber and we know she will flourish there as she has here. We ...
Join Us TONIGHT for this Virtual Celebration- register for the Zoom meeting and join us! Its free
2020 Small Business and Entrepreneurial Spirit Awards Celebration on Thursday November 12th, at 4:30pm Via Zoom- JOIN US! TONIGHT! Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 4:30p.m. the chamber will shine a light on our award winners virtually with stories of innovation, entrepreneurship and resiliency, told by our own business members, as ...
Eat Local Restaurant Week-Starting Saturday November 14 and running through Saturday Nov. 21, Special Prices on Special Meals!
A fantastic way to begin the Season of Giving- Eat at local restaurants who are participating in the Eat Local Restaurant Week Event- they will offer prix fixe lunches and/or dinners the whole week, highlighting their specialties for you to enjoy. The prices are reasonable so you can dine out ...
Eat Local RESTAURANT WEEK November 14- 21, 2020. For Just One Week Restaurants will feature their Seasonal Specialties at a Special Price
A fun way to begin the Season of Giving- Eat at local restaurants who are participating in the Eat Local Restaurant Week Event- they will offer prix fixe lunches and/or dinners the whole week, highlighting their specialties for you to enjoy. The prices are reasonable so you can dine out several times ...
VIRTUAL JOB FAIR! Thursday, October 29th at 12:00 NOON-
Join us 10/29/2020 at noon as we provide a Virtual Job Fair in conjunction with the CDO Workforce team to give you more opportunities to find a great job with one of the local employers. The webinar will begin with a mini workshop on Resume writing by the CDO Workforce ...
Child Care Roundtable- Did you Miss It? No Problem- click on the links below for the recorded webinar and additional resources
The Otsego County Chamber Hosted a webinar on Tuesday October 6th which included experts on child care, child brain development and Congressman Antonio Delgado explaining what is being done in Washington around this issue. This was an extremely informative session and if you missed the webinar, you can listen to ...
Take the Survey! Let the County know your needs and join us for a Webinar September 29th 9:00am
Otsego County Energy Taskforce and Energy Survey Please complete the Otsego County Energy Survey and join us Tuesday, September 29 at 9:00a.m.for a webinar on the Otsego County Energy Taskforce and Energy Survey The Otsego County Board of Representatives created the Otsego County Energy Taskforce (OCET) comprised of citizens, organizations, ...
Strive then Thrive Marketing Committee Survey to SUNY Oneonta, Hartwick College and Oneonta High School Survey made possible by the Leadership Otsego class of 2020
The Otsego County Chamber is asking for your help 📣 The Survive and Thrive Marketing Committee has a goal: to attract individuals to relocate their work-from-home job or business to the City of Oneonta! We welcome SUNY Oneonta, Hartwick College and Oneonta High School Alumni to take this 5-minute survey ...
SUNY Oneonta Families Donate to Chamber to help local businesses
https://vimeo.com/457893668 We are excited to share that this week we received a generous donation of $4,300 in support of the business community. This came from a group of SUNY Oneonta parents that have created a social media Facebook group, that includes local parents to support their children while attending SUNY ...
Join the Virtual Meeting Public Health Insight into Covid 19- Wednesday 9/16 at 7:00pm
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce is excited to host this educational opportunity for the business community and our college students as we continue to address the Coronavirus Pandemic. Our panelist will be Dr. Charles L. Hyman, MD of Infectious Diseases, Bassett Healthcare Network, Heidi Bond, BSN, CPH, Director of ...
Energy Roadmap Survey- Take it Today & Watch the Webinar Powerpoint
Please click on the link below to add your voice on energy needs in the County. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/73GDGK2 The Survey takes about 30 minutes to complete. Also, attached is the Powerpoint presentation from the webinar held on 9/8/2020 with information and websites/emails of who to reach out to, so if you ...
Otsego County Energy Task Force wants you to take the survey & join in the webinar-do it today
OTSEGO COUNTY BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING 1 97 MAIN STREET COOPERSTOWN, NEW YORK 13326-1129 PHONE: (607) 547-4202 FAX: (607) 547-4260 The Otsego County Board of Representatives created the Otsego County Energy Taskforce (OCET) comprised of citizens, organizations, and the business community to craft an Energy Roadmap for the ...
Oneonta Control Group meeting virtually weekly, Monday’s at 7:30pm, open to the public
City of Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig has created an Oneonta Control Group consisting of student and staff representatives from both SUNY Oneonta and Hartwick College, City Officials, the local business community, and residents. The group will meet weekly to monitor the impact of returning college students during the COVID-19 pandemic ...
Progressive Primary Care teams up with Rich Tech for V2 Pro Automated Temperature Screening System
V2 Pro Automated Temperature Screening System Progressive Primary Care Solutions, Inc. has recently teamed up with RichTech and has become a distributor of the Automated Temperature Screening System. PPCS will enhance its ability to plan and provide practically integrated communicable disease management services to companies looking to return their workforce ...
City of Oneonta Marketing Committee looking for assistance- submit a proposal by 9/14/2020
City of Oneonta Marketing Committee Initiative MISSION: The Strive then Thrive marketing committee is looking for an aggressive and innovative way to expand economic development outreach to encourage Alumni (SUNY Oneonta, Hartwick Colleges and Oneonta High School Alumni) to relocate to live in City of Oneonta, Grow Downtown Businesses and ...
Otsego County Energy Taskforce Survey and webinar- Sign up and weigh in today!
The Otsego County Board of Representatives created the Otsego County Energy Taskforce (OCET) comprised of citizens, organizations, and the business community to craft an Energy Roadmap for the County. OCET hopes to develop strategies that balance the sustainability of the environment including climate, the needs of the business community, and ...
Announcing the winners of the 34th Annual Golf Classic: Congrats to ALL!
Thank you to all who participated in the Chamber's 34th Annual Golf Classic. This year's winners! In the Mixed Division: 1. Oneonta Realty's team of Keto, Smithling, Waffle, Barton 2. Autumn Cafe team: Carrington, Thetford, Harmer and Canner 3. NBT Insurance: Slanaker, Grady, Schunk, O'Neil 4. Corning's team: Kieru, Scimone, ...
First Ever Drive Thru Job Fair on Thursday 8/13 9- 12 noon
Drive Thru Job Fair is tomorrow! See the flier for updates on some of the employers who will be there- We are at State mandated capacity! So come find out how to get a JOB at the Drive Thru Job Fair – 9am-12noon, Damaschke Field Parking Lot. No car? No ...
34th Annual Chamber Classic Golf Tournament is on! 8/20/2020- Get your foursome ready today!
After great consideration, The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce it is moving forward with its annual tradition to host its 34th Annual Chamber Classic Golf Tournament at the Oneonta Country Club on Thursday, August 20, 2020, with a 1:00 PM shotgun start and catered by Roundhouse ...
Join Us for the First Drive Thru Job Fair- Get a Job without getting out of your car!
Join us on Thursday, August 13, 2020 from 9:00a.m.-Noon in the parking lot of the Oneonta Outlaws Damaschke Field for a Drive Thru Job Fair! A special thank you to the City of Oneonta and Gary Laing, owner of the Oneonta Outlaws for accommodating local employers and job seekers! You ...
Join us Monday, August 10, 2020 at 1:00p.m. for a Virtual Small Business Roundtable on Healthcare with Sen. Seward
Small Business Roundtable on Health Insurance for Small Business with Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield Special Guest Presentors: John V. Romancik, Regional Sales Manager, Small Group East, Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield & Senator James L Seward, 51st Senate District Date: Monday, August 10, 2020 at 1:00p.m. All employers, regardless ...
Virtual Downtown Shopping Experience Opens to Help Small Businesses Expand Their Reach
Big Thinkers, LLC is pleased to announce a marketing opportunity for small businesses - a new frontier of digital marketing called the Virtual Downtown Shopping Experience, hosted on ShopJills.com. The platform allows business owners of all kinds to sell their goods and services alongside other like-minded companies, all seeking to ...
Free Energy Study- All Fees Waived, apply NOW
Green Jobs Green NY Energy Study Program for Small and Medium Sized Businesses and Not-for- Profits: a NYSERDA subsidized program to bring professional engineering services to your place of business! Businesses with 100 employees or less and Not-for-profits of any size can now sign up for a free energy study ...
Helios Care Offers Healthcare Decisions Webinar, Pandemic Archive Project & Latest Updates on SBA Loan Programs
Dear Members, HELIOS CARE offers Healthcare Decisions Webinar ONEONTA, NY – April 13, 2020 – Helios Care will offer Start The Conversation: Thinking and Talking About Future Healthcare Decisions, a virtual presentation in support of National Healthcare Decisions Day on Thursday, April 23. The online presentation will begin at ...
Webinar: Remote Workforce Best Practices, April 14th at 11am
Hello, We wanted to remind you that you can attend the FREE webinar Directive and the Otsego County Chamber will be hosting ...
Support Otsego! Think Local First! Business Economic Impact Survey-Otsego County Chamber Member Weekly Update
Dear Members, Sweet Home Productions created a ONE STOP SHOP for local resources regarding COVID-19 SUPPORTOTSEGO.COM We need your help and support. ANY BUSINESS that has an on-line connection to customers is listed and linked FREE. All that’s needed is to visit the website (SupportOtsego.com) and fill in the form ...
ENews: Otsego County Business Economic Impact Survey-Otsego County Chamber Member Weekly Update
Dear Members, Please take a few minutes to fill out this Otsego County Economic Business Impact Survey to help us better understand the needs of our local business community during the COVID-19 crisis. We want to help you and the local business community in every way we can. We need ...
SupportOtsego.com – Ways for us all to support our local businesses.
Visit the website to find out how you can help support our business community! supportotsego.com ...
Otsego County Chamber of Commerce is here for the County Businesses
Dear Members & Friends, For the past few weeks at the Chamber we have been working on building our resources and updating them around the Novel Coronavirus referred to as COVID-19 to keep our membership and community informed of essential businesses that are able to remain open. Non-essential businesses are ...
Otsego County Chamber Supports All Local Business- Update on COVID-19 Resource Guide & Essential Business Service Guide Submissions
This week at the Chamber we have been working on building our resources around the Novel Coronavirus referred to as COVID-19 to keep our membership and community informed of essential businesses that are able to remain open. What I have witnessed this week has been such a bright light of ...
AMID LACK OF FEDERAL DIRECTION, GOVERNOR CUOMO, GOVERNOR MURPHY AND GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCE REGIONAL APPROACH TO COMBATTING COVID-19
Dear Members, The following message is from Governor Cuomo:For Immediate Release: 3/16/2020GOVERNOR ANDREW M. CUOMOAMID LACK OF FEDERAL DIRECTION, GOVERNOR CUOMO, GOVERNOR MURPHY AND GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCE REGIONAL APPROACH TO COMBATTING COVID-19The three States will limit crowd capacity for recreational and social gatherings to 50 people - effective by 8 PM ...
Help New York #FlattenTheCurve! A Message from Otsego County Chamber Board President & Chamber President & CEO/Webinar on COVID 19
Dear Valued Business Leaders, On behalf of The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, we are reaching out today to assure you that we are here for our businesses as we are monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation closely and are working to ensure we meet the needs of ...
WEBINAR: COVID-19
Join us on Thursday, March 19, 2020 Time: 12:00 pm Please RSVP by March 17, 2020 to: Joanne Cwynar at jcwynar@hhk.com Covid-19 virus is generating significant concern about impacts on the workplace. Assuring employees that you are staying on top of the evolving developments is critical. Business continuity plans are ...
Reminder Career Spark this Thursday Laurens Central School/Otsego County Chamber Weekly Update
Dear Members, A friendly reminder we have Career Spark Day this Thursday at Laurens Central School. Please confirm your spot today if you would like to participate. We are also looking for donations for about 200 students of reusable bags and any giveaways to fill the bags for high ...
COVID-19 Coronavirus Update: Resources for our Members
Dear Business Community,As valued members, I am personally reaching out to you regarding the current situation of the COVID-19 Coronavirus given that is has hit New York State. We know it’s an unsettling time for everyone and our hearts go out to those impacted. Every day brings new developments as ...
Annual Awards Business Celebration of an “Evening with the Stars” in Otsego County, Thursday, May 7, 2020
Dear Members, Please join The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce for an “Evening with the Stars,” a celebration of the county’s entrepreneurial spirit. Our annual business awards event will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2020 beginning at 5:45 p.m. at The Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center in ...
Join us for Coffee Hour this Friday, February 28 at Opportunities for Otsego for first #LeapOfKindnessDAY
Dear Members, Please join me and the entire staff at Opportunities for Otsego this Friday, February 28, 2020 at 8:30a.m.-9:30a.m. for a Coffee Hour to celebrate and promote #LeapOfKindnessDay, celebrated every four years on February 29. The idea behind this extra day we all get is to get as ...
Tobacco Free Communities Delaware, Otsego, Schoharie Open House Wednesday, February 26/Otsego County Chamber Weekly Update
Dear Members, NEW ONEONTA/SUNY BROOME CONNECTION CENTER CLASSES LISTED! Start or continue your education in downtown Oneonta. SUNY Broome classes are now available at our new Oneonta Connection Center. We are offering a wide range of exciting credit courses and non-credit professional development ...
CDO Workforce Resources and upcoming Career Job Expo
Dear Business Leaders, We are excited to partner with CDO Workforce addressing your workforce business needs. A recent success story in working with CDO Workforce as an outcome to your needs shared at our Workforce Summit this past fall, was the need to have a local job search resource ...
Otsego County Chamber of Commerce Announces New Headquarters /Otsego County Chamber Weekly Update
Otsego County Chamber of Commerce Announces New Headquarters The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce now in its 34th year of operation will move into its new headquarters located at 31 Main Street in Oneonta on March 4, 2020. Formerly the Colone Professional Building, this new location is a multi-tenant building in ...
You are Cordially Invited to a presentation on Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Fiscal Year 2021 Executive Budget
Dear Members, You are cordially invited to Join Commissioner of Agriculture Richard Ball of the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets For a presentation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Fiscal Year 2021 Executive Budget Monday, March 2nd At 11:00 a.m. The event will be held at SUNY Oneonta Morris ...
Otsego County Chamber to Host Career Spark Day and Job Fair Expo
Dear Business Leaders, The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce has TWO special career events coming up as an opportunity for businesses to find a qualified and skilled workforce for full time work and summer employment opportunities. To assist with your job market needs we are partnering with the Laurens Central ...
Leap of Kindness Day – Celebrate with US!
Otsego County Chamber of Commerce Partners with Opportunities for Otsego for first #LeapOfKindnessDAY The Otsego County Chamber is extremely pleased, in partnership with Opportunities for Otsego, to join and promote #LeapOfKindnessDay, celebrated every four years on February 29. The idea behind this extra day we all get is to get ...
ONC BOCES Mechatronics OPEN House this Thursday, February 6 /Otsego County Chamber Weekly Update
Dear Members, The Otsego County Chamber is now offering online training for the NYS annual sexual harassment prevention training to make it convenient and cost effective to comply. New NYS law requires all public and private employers to provide annual sexual harassment prevention training along with written sexual harassment prevention policies. In the recently enacted ...
Workforce Development Board Announces New Local Job Search Resource
WDBLocalJobs.pdf The Workforce Development Board of Herkimer, Madison and Oneida Counties (WDB/HMO) now offers a local job search link on its website. This valuable new resource allows you to input job titles and search available positions in real-time in six counties: Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Chenango, Delaware and Otsego. The resource ...
Parking Survey Results
January 29, 2020 Dear Chamber Member, It is a great time to be a business in Otsego County! So much is happening and on behalf of the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors your Chamber is advocating for your business needs. Attached are the following documents for your ...
Fwd: [Enews] Join us this Friday for the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of Oneonta Window & Door/Otsego County Chamber Weekly Update
Dear Members, This Friday, January 31, 2020 is the Grand opening & Ribbon Cutting for Oneonta Window & Door 20 Lewis Street Join us this Friday, January 31, 2020 8:30a.m.- 5:00p.m. at Oneonta Window & Door in their beautiful new showroom located at 20 Lewis Street, Oneonta. The ...
Labor & Employment Training – January 16
New NYS law requires all public and private employers to provide annual sexual harassment prevention training along with written sexual harassment prevention policies. In the recently enacted sexual harassment law, all employers must implement annual training and specific procedures that meet or exceed requirements provided by the NYS Department of ...
Fwd: [Enews] In the Week Ahead: Join us for Access to Capital Workshop Tuesday January 14, 2020 and Labor Law Update on January 16, 2020-Otsego County Chamber Weekly Update
Dear Members, A friendly reminder of workshops coming up this week. These workshops are opportunities to connect existing and new startup businesses to trusted resources that are experts in their field. Tuesday, January 14, 2020 1:00p.m. to 2:30p.m. Access to Capital Workshop with the SBDC and SBA at Otsego ...
ONC BOCES Presents Mechatronics/Robotics Open House on Feb 6, 2020
LEARN ABOUT Mechatronics, Robotics, Automation, Pneumatics, Hydraulics and Career Opportunities! ...
Wishing you a Prosperous 2020 Happy New Year!-Otsego County Chamber Weekly Update of Programming and Network Opportunities in January
Dear Members, We wish you a Happy Holiday Season! As, the New Year 2020 is approaching with the festivities surrounding it, we are excited to bring you education, workforce development, leadership programs and networking opportunities to start your year off with a way to maximize your connections and promote ...
Fwd: [Enews] You are Invited to the 2020 State of the State Networking Luncheon Friday, January 24, 2020 at SUNY Oneonta
Dear Members, The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend the 2020 State of the State Networking Luncheon sponsored by Community Bank on Friday, January 24, 2020 at SUNY Oneonta beginning at 11:45a.m.. Please refer to the attached invite for full details and see our excellent line up ...
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS CANCELLED FOR TONIGHT/Otsego County Chamber Weekly Update
Dear Members,The business after hours this evening in Cobleskill at Grapevine Farms has been CANCELLED due to the inclement weather. We do look to reschedule this event in January. Please everyone be safe out there on the roads in your commute home. SAVE THE DATE-This year our annual State of ...
TWO upcoming Business After Hours at Bombers Burrito & Grapevine Farms-Otsego County Chamber Weekly Update
Dear Members, Join Us for a Business After Hours Tuesday, December 10, 2019 5-7PM Bombers Burrito Bar 221 Main Street Oneonta Join us for a Business After Hours is the premier networking event for business professionals at Bombers Burrito Bar on Main Street in Downtown Oneonta on Tuesday, ...
Happy Thanksgiving!! Otsego County Chamber – NBT Bank Holiday Celebration!
Dear Members, A very Happy & Healthy Thanksgiving to you and your families! May your cranberries be cold, your turkey warm and your gravy plentiful. You are valued and appreciated for your businesses adding every day to the quality of life for Otsego County residents. I am truly thankful to ...
Fwd: [Enews] In the Week Ahead: Stevens Building Ribbon Cutting-Happy Thanksgiving & Think Local First for Small Business Saturday, November 30
Dear Members, The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony this Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 10:30a.m. for Chip Klugo & Klugo Properties at their newly renovated Luxury apartments for the Stevens Project and Main Street commercial space with business Island Premium Printing. Tours will ...
Parking Needs Assessment Survey requesting Solution Based Outcomes
Dear Members, The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce in partnership with our members is assessing your parking needs based on the newly approved residential housing project known as the “Artist Lofts on Dietz” for our member businesses in the City of Oneonta. We have created an online parking needs ...
Attitude of Gratitude Career & Education Fair, Ignite the Fire of Entrepreneurial Spirit Dinner, Otsego Chamber Member News
Dear Members, Attitude of Gratitude Career & Education Fair, Wednesday, November 20, 2019 Noon- 4:00p.m. Quality Inn of Oneonta We are excited to partner with Oneonta Job Corps Academy and CDO Workforce for an Attitude of Gratitude Career & Education Fair this Wednesday Novemebr 20, 2019 Noon-4:00p.m. at the ...
Leadership Otsego Kick Off 2020!
Dear Members, The Otsego County Chamber is excited to kickoff Leadership Otsego 2020 on Friday, November 22 at 8:30a.m. with a Chamber networking breakfast and information session for our Leadership Otsego program. We are excited to offer for the 23rd year a program designed to prepare ...
Fwd: [Enews] Interns of Year Chamber Award announced for Hartwick College and SUNY Oneonta Students
Dear Members, The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce today our 2019 Intern of the Year Awards sponsored by NBT Insurance Agency. We are thrilled to recognize the contributions of two students. Both young people exemplify the hands-on work, training and skill building that will ...
Fwd: [Enews] You are Cordially Invited to Ignite the Fire of Entrepreneurial Spirit: Otsego County Chamber 20th Annual Small Business and Breakthrough Award Dinner Celebration
Dear Members, We cordially invite you to Ignite the Fire of Entrepreneurial Spirit celebration on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at the Otesaga Resort Hotel. Please see attached invite and advertising opportunity to celebrate the success of our honorees spirit of innovation and strong entrepreneurial spirit. Rustic Ridge Winery located on ...