The following links are archived copies of our News Messages (starting January, 2018).
[Enews] Young Professional Network at Cooperstown Brewing this Thursday & Weekly Update
Dear Members, Join the Young Professional Network of The Otsego County Chamber for a networking mixer on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at the Cooperstown Brewing Company 111 River Street, Milford, N.Y.! Join our friends and neighbors from Destination Oneonta and Destination Marketing Corporation for Otsego County. If your new to ...
[Enews] “Harvesting Success in Otsego County” Join us for The Great Harvest Dinner celebrating The Best of Otsego County Small Business & Entrepreneurial Spirit
Dear Members, Otsego County Chamber of Commerce Announces Annual Small Business and Entrepreneurial Spirit Award Recipients Oneonta, NY — The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its annual small business and Entrepreneurial spirit award recipients today: Directive, a family-oriented company headquartered in Oneonta, is ...
Last Call to Nominate Small Business, an Entrepreneur and College Interns – Weekly Update
Dear Members, Thank and Honor a Small Business, an Entrepreneur and College Interns The Otsego County Chamber’s Small Business Banquet has grown to become one of the region’s most important events, recognizing small businesses that have sustained the workplace and the community. This year the Small Business Banquet ...
TED X Oneonta- This Friday, September 14, 2018 6:00p.m.
Speaker-Announcement-Flyer-2018.pdf ...
Oneonta Outlaws Saturday Night Rodeo and Chamber Weekly Update
Household Hazardous Waste Day Free collection for Otsego County residents of paints, pesticides, solvents, mercury, chemical cleaners and more. Please note: Pharmaceuticals and electronics will NOT be collected at Unadilla. September 8 – 8am - 1pm: Meadows County Office Building, 140 County Highway 33W, Cooperstown This free event allows ...
Time to Thank & Honor a Small Business, an Entrepreneur and College Interns. Nominations now being accepted!
Dear Members, Thank and Honor a Small Business, an Entrepreneur and College Interns The Otsego County Chamber’s Small Business Banquet has grown to become one of the region’s most important events, recognizing small businesses that have sustained the workplace and the community. This year the Small Business Banquet will ...
Fwd: [Enews] THE VERY LAST CALL to join “Best of Otsego County” Community Guide
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[Enews] Oneonta Municipal Airport Survey for Master Plan
Dear Members, The City of Oneonta has contracted with McFarland Johnson of Binghamton to complete a Master Plan Update for the Oneonta Municipal Airport. The Airport’s Master Plan is a document that the City is required to develop and update by the Federal Aviation Administration and reviews and considers ...
[Enews] NYS Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy & Training Materials
Dear Members, Please see message outlined below from New York State Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon: I am writing to inform you that, on Aug. 23, Governor Cuomo released a draft model sexual harassment policy, training and related guidance for all employers in New York State. The following ...
Family Farm Day-Family YMCA Corporate Membership Benefits-Hartwick College Internship Fair-Weekly Update
Dear Members, Today is Family Farm Day! Thank you to all the farms across the region for participating in this family friendly event. We hope your ready to explore the amazing farms who signed up this year. If you haven't received a copy of the Farm Guide yet go to www.familyfarmday.org and ...
[Enews] Downtown Improvement Fund Information Session, 8/15/18 9a.m./Chamber Weekly Update
Dear Members, We have another opportunity for our City of Oneonta Main Street businesses, we would like to invite business owners to another information session, this will be our third session offered to help spread the word related to the Downtown Oneonta Improvement Fund on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at ...
[Enews] City of the Hills Art and Music Festival CANO This Saturday & TOMORROW Downtown Oneonta Improvement Fund Information Session
Dear Members, This Saturday, August 4, 2018 is the City of the Hills Art & Music Festival from 10:00a.m.-4:00p.m. on Main Street Oneonta. Please see attached program and banner ad for complete details and to see the community supporters of this awesome event. Downtown Improvement Fund Information Session-Friday August 3, ...
Downtown Oneonta Improvement Fund Information Session – Sign Up of Otsego Chamber Golf Tournament
Dear Members, For our City of Oneonta Main Street businesses, we would like to invite business owners to an information session related to the Downtown Oneonta Improvement Fund on Friday, August 3, 2018 at 8:30a.m. to the Chamber offices located at 189 Main Street 5th floor Oneonta. Joining us at ...
LEAF Open House and Ribbon Cutting – Otsego Chamber Golf Tournament
Dear Members, Please Join Us! The Staff and Board of the LEAF Council on Alcoholism and Addictions are pleased to invite you to the LEAF Open House and Ribbon Cutting at our new location (189 Main Street) on July 24th from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Just stop by ...
[Enews] Weekly Update/Greater Oneonta Historical Society Back to 80’s Event
A friendly reminder, The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to a celebration of the county’s Sustainable Success on Thursday, July 19, 2018 beginning with a networking reception at 5:45p.m. at The Oneonta Municipal Airport for a Summer Soiree followed by dinner and awards. If you have never ...
Friendly Reminder-Join Us at the Summer Soiree Celebrating Sustainable Success in Otsego County Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Oneonta Municipal Airport
A friendly reminder, The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to a celebration of the county’s Sustainable Success on Thursday, July 19, 2018 beginning with a networking reception at 5:45p.m. at The Oneonta Municipal Airport for a Summer Soiree followed by dinner and awards. If you have never ...
[Enews] Workforce Survey Weekly Update
Dear Members, As our healthy economy continues to gain steam, employers face new challenges as they seek skilled employees who can help them grow their organizations and become an integral part of their existing workforce. So, we can better meet your workforce needs, we ask you to complete this ...
[Enews] Summer Soiree Celebrating Sustainable Success
Dear Members, The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to a celebration of the county’s Sustainable Success on Thursday, July 19, 2018 beginning with a cocktail reception at 5:45p.m. at The Oneonta Municipal Airport for a Summer Soiree followed by dinner and awards. Attached is the Summer Soiree ...
Fwd: [Enews] FREE WORKSHOP July 10 & Autumn Cafe Grand Re-Opening Ribbon Cutting Thursday, July 12 at 5:30p.m.
Dear Members, A friendly reminder of the FREE Workshop tomorrow morning, Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 8:30a.m.-10:00a.m. Regardless of the nature and size of your organization, it’s important to invest in building a strong brand to define your niche in the marketplace and help you stand out from the ...
[Enews] FREE WORKSHOP Grow your business through better branding
Dear Members, We hope to see you at this FREE Workshop this coming Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 8:30a.m.-10:00a.m. Regardless of the nature and size of your organization, it’s important to invest in building a strong brand to define your niche in the marketplace and help you stand out ...
Reminder: Business Engagement Survey – Oneonta Downtown Improvement Fund Meetings
Dear Members, We hope you are staying cool on this true summer day. Recently, a survey developed in partnership with Colgate University and Pathfinder Village was sent out to each of your inboxes. If you have not yet had the chance, we hope that you will take the time ...
Join Us at the 32 Annual Otsego County Chamber Golf Classic
Greetings! The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce looks forward to seeing you this year at our upcoming golf tournament. The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce is having its 32 Annual Golf Tournament. To be held on Thursday, August 9, 2018 at the Oneonta Country Club. Shot gun starts at 10:00a.m ...
[Enews] Sustainable Success in Otsego County Awards
Dear Members, The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce our Sustainable Success Award Winners in Otsego County. This year’s winners are: Oneonta Job Corps Academy as the recipient of the NBT Bank, Quality of Life Award in recognition of their programs and services. Oneonta Job Corps ...
[Enews] Collaboration with Colgate University & Pathfinder Village Survey
Dear Members, Below is a link to a survey developed in partnership with Colgate University and Pathfinder Village designed to assess local business engagement with the intellectual and/or developmental disability community. We hope that you will take the time to complete it, and greatly appreciate your responses. Participation is completely ...
[Enews] Oneonta Municipal Airport Letter of Support Request for Fuel Farm – Send by 6/27
Dear Members, The City of Oneonta is applying for grant assistance through the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) 2018 Aviation Capital Grant Program for the purposes of replacing the airport’s existing aircraft fuel farm with two new 12,000 gallon tanks; ...
Travel with Otsego County Chamber to Tuscany, Italy!
Join the Otsego County Chamber on a trip to Tuscany, Italy this Fall. Rates include round trip airfare from JFK, NY. Contact Barbara Ann Heegan for details at 607-432-4500 or by email at info@otsegocc.com ...
[Enews] Otsego Smart Growth Newsletter/Otsego Chamber, Otsego Now and SBDC host Business Resource Information Session/City of Oneonta Downtown Improvement Fund Meetings
Dear Members, Our Spring/Summer issue of Otsego Smart Growth newsletter attached catches up with our chamber members and offers opportunities for members to share their stories. Please send us ongoing your stories for future publication which is sent to our members digitally and by mail. The more stories we ...
[Enews] Collaboration with Colgate University and Pathfinder Village
Dear Members, We are excited to announce that recently, the Chambers of Commerce of both Cooperstown and Otsego County Chamber have been working in collaboration with Colgate University and Pathfinder Village to create a survey that is part of a larger project to develop innovative opportunities for employment for ...
Fish Fry Fundraiser – June 29
The Oneonta Vets Club, 279 Chestnut Street, is hosting a fish fry on Friday June 29 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM to benefit the building fund of the Greater Oneonta Historical Society (GOHS). The fish fry dinner includes coleslaw, French fries, rolls, cake, and coffee or tea for $10.00. Executive Director Bob ...
Downtown Improvement Fund Meetings
The Downtown Improvement Fund is a grant program developed to provide property and business owners with a flexible funding mechanism to improve their properties in Downtown Oneonta. View the Flyer for Details. Oneonta-DIF-Flyer-final-version.pdf ...
[Enews] Networking Luncheon Wed, June 27 with the Outlaws at Damaschke Field
Dear Members, Wednesday, June 27, 2018 Chamber Networking Luncheon For our newest members and expanding businesses don’t miss this great way to promote your business at one of our most popular events. Networking luncheons provide a great opportunity for area business people to promote their business to other professionals interested ...
[Enews] Meet Cassandra and Jacqueline at DMCOC
Dear Members, The Otsego County Chamber is excited to introduce you to Cassandra and Jacqueline! Are you familiar with the Destination Marketing Corporation for Otsego County? The DMCOC, by contract with the County of Otsego, is the designated Tourism Promotion Agency (TPA) under the New York State Tourism Matching ...
[Enews] LAST CALL for Otsego County Community Book
Dear Members, This is the LAST CALL to feature your business in the new “Best of Otsego County” book. This publication will reach a thousands of readers in the area, including residents, visitors, Chamber members, business owners and professionals. We’re also offering the following benefits: 1. Affordable rates for small businesses 2 ...
[Enews] Celebrating Sustainable Success – Nominations for Quality of Life & Environmental Stewardship Awards
Dear Members, The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for our Celebration of Sustainable Success Awards. Please nominate any Chamber member business who you believe deserves recognition for the Quality of Life Award. The Quality of Life Award is given to a business who is involved in ...
[Enews] AAA Oneonta Grand Opening – CANO Call for Artists & Writers – Otsego County Member News Update
Dear Members, We invite you to join us for AAA Oneonta Open House, Tuesday, June 12, 2018 from 9:00a.m.-5:00p.m. at the BJ’s Plaza 762 State Highway 28, Oneonta. The Otsego Chamber will offer the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 10:00a.m. See attached flier for more details of fun and special ...
GRAVES OF UPSTATE NEW YORK
On Sunday June 24 at 2:00 PM, the Greater Oneonta Historical Society hosts Chuck D’Imperio, who will speak about and sign his latest book at the History Center, 183 Main Street. Graves of Upstate New York: A Guide to 100 Notable Resting Places is a revised and expanded version of D'Imperio's 2007 Great ...
Hall of Fame Class of 2018 to be Inducted July 29 in Cooperstown
Inductions of Guerrero, Hoffman, Jones, Morris, Thome and Trammell Highlight Hall of Fame Weekend 2018, July 27-30 -- Class of 2018 Will Be Inducted in Less than Eight Weeks -- (COOPERSTOWN, N.Y.) – The legends of the game are coming to Cooperstown. And when they return to the home of baseball in July, they’ll ...
Mohawk Valley SBDC June Events
You don't want to miss this. Welcome to Mohawk Valley SBDC June 2018 Seminars and Webinars MWBE Workshop - NEW! NYS Certification for Women-, Minority-, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Companies Wednesday, June 13, 2018; 8:30 am - 10:00 am Co-sponsored by Partnership for Community Development This training, presented by the NY ...
Unique Winter Meetings | Rates from $129*
*Offer valid November 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019. Per room, per night and based on single adult occupancy. Excludes applicable taxes and gratuities. Not to be combined with any other offer or discount. Minimum of 20 rooms. Other restrictions may apply. Standard A/V includes: 6' tripod, skirted A/V table, ...
[Enews] STILL TIME to Be Seen in Our Brand New Otsego County Community Book
Dear Members, THERE’S STILL TIME to Be Seen in Our Brand New Otsego County Community Book Why should you advertise your business in this publication? The “Best of Otsego County” book will reach a wide range of visitors to your area, making it easy for them to connect with many different ...
Health Insurance
Welcome! The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with NBT Insurance Agency has brought BIG COMPANY BENEFITS to SMALL BUSINESSES. Health Insurance & Benefit Plans INSURANCE AND BENEFIT PLANS The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce insurance program includes delivering custom solutions to members for all of their health care management needs, ...
[Enews] Outlaws Opening Game, Oneonta Armory Tour, AAA and Burr Truck New Locations
Dear Members, Tonight, June 4th is the Oneonta Outlaws Baseball Club’s Home Opening Game and Bassett Healthcare Night at the Ballpark! General admission is free, gates open at 5:30pmgame time 7:00pm. Burr Truck To Host Ribbon Cutting For New Oneonta Location 50-year-old family-owned dealership based in Vestal will host ribbon cutting ...
Job Fair and Dinner Success!
This Years Job Fair Was a Great Success The 2018 Job Fair was held on Saturday, April 14, at the Fox Care Center in Oneonta with a theme of Laying a Foundation for Success. From employment opportunities to the chance to spread the word about their services, our members came ...
[Enews]Primal Revolution Fitness Ribbon Cutting & Outlaws Fundraiser
Dear Members, We invite you to join us this Saturday for Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting, Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 10:00a.m. as we welcome another new addition to our business community, Primal Revolution Fitness located at 144 Roundhouse Road, Oneonta, NY 13820. Come try a mini workout and ...
[Enews] Community Guide – Idea Kraft Team at Chamber
Dear Members, IDEA KRAFT team will be at our Chamber office on Tuesday, May 8th from 10am to 4pm to meet with businesses that would like to be featured in the new Otsego County Community Guide. They will discuss the process and photoshoot preparation and will answer all of ...
[Enews] Soccer Challenge, Tourism Brochure Exchange, More
Dear Members, Here are some highlights of upcoming events for this weekend and the month of May. Reservations Deadline Today for Annual Celebration of Business Dinner The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce requests the pleasure of your company for an evening of dinner, music and celebration at the Annual Dinner ...
The Oneonta Opportunity Conference, Saturday May 12, 2018
Dear Members, For the past several months I have been serving on the Empire State Poverty Reduction Task Force with the great leader of Opportunities for Otsego, CEO, Dan Maskin, who is leading the charge with his amazing team. It has been an honor to serve on this task ...
[Enews] Tuscany, Italy/Fake News Program
Dear Members, We have two informative programs coming up for this Thursday 4/19 as a Business After Hours at Stella Luna Ristorante, 58-60 Market Street, Oneonta on the Chamber trip to Tuscany, Italy at 5:30p.m. and another program on Fake News this Friday morning 4/20 at 8:30a.m. at the Otsego ...
[Enews] Join Us for Our Annual Celebration of Entrepreneurial Spirit
in Otsego County, Thursday, May 3, 2018 Dear Members, Please join The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce as it hosts a celebration of the county’s entrepreneurial spirit on Thursday, May 3, 2018 beginning at 5:45p.m. at The Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center in the Wright/Wilber National Bank Atrium ...
[Enews] The Best Of Otsego County Community Guide
Dear Chamber Members, Otsego Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that it will be publishing a brand new, completely redesigned Community Guide about our region with the help from our member and creative agency, IDEA KRAFT. This full-color publication is a great opportunity to feature your business. The Community ...
[Enews] Otsego County Job Opportunities – Love the Life you Live Wellness
Dear Members, Please see upcoming events this Saturday and Sunday that you do not want to miss, and we hope you will share with community members. 2018 Job Fair Saturday, April 14, 2018 Fox Care Center The 2018 Job Fair is for job seekers who seek to be employed immediately ...
Annual Dinner & Celebration of Business
Dear Members, The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce requests the pleasure of your company for an evening of dinner, music and celebration at the Annual Dinner & Celebration of Business on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 5:45p.m. at the Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center in the Wright/Wilber Bank ...
The Opioids Crisis in the Workplace
FREE Seminar on April 19 Opioid-Flyer1.2018_JZ.pdf ...
[Enews]Bargain Baby Ribbon Cutting & Weekly update
Chamber E-NEWS 3/29/2018 Highlights in this edition: Join us for Bargain Baby Ribbon Cutting Thursday, March 29, 2018 4-5pm Greater Oneonta Historical Society updates Upcoming Events at The Otesaga Hotel Leatherstocking Council Annual Program Calendar (attached order form) 2018 Job Fair Saturday, April 14, 2018 at FoxCare Center (Attached Registration ...
Helpful Links
Frequently Requested Phone Numbers Click Here to View our Most Requested List Community Events Listings Sweet Home Oneonta Calendar Otsego County Tourism Program Events Calendar Government Links Otsego County Office of Economic Development City of Oneonta Otsego County Government Community Events Listings Sweet Home Oneonta Calendar Otsego County Tourism Program ...
Leatherstocking Council Calendar Ad Order Form
Click Here to View/Download the 2018-2019 Calendar Rate Sheet ...
NBT Bank Distinguished Business of the Year-“Celebrating Entrepreneurial Spirit in Otsego County”
Dear Members, The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce announces the recipients of the Distinguished Business Awards: · NBT Bank is the recipient of the NYCM Insurance Distinguished Business of the Year. In 2017, NBT culminated its year-long relocation of 14 employees of its Mang Insurance Division to the bank’s downtown Oneonta Regional Financial Center on Wall ...
2018 SBDC Small Business Training
Coming up on March 14 and March 21, the Small Business Development Center - Binghamton University will conduct a 15 hour classroom training program at the Offices of Otsego Now, 189 Main Street, Oneonta. Full details about the program can be found at the link below. http://otsegocc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Flyer-March-2018.pdf ...