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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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  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 ...

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 ...

;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;word-spacing:0px"> This has been a busy summer for Otsego County, and we know many organizations have been focused on keeping up with such a great season for business. Let's keep that momentum going! You must reserve your space by FRIDAY, September 14, 2018 to take advantage of this great community and business opportunity ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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; ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

*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, ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

​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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

FREE Seminar on April 19 ​ Opioid-Flyer1.2018_JZ.pdf ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...