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Hi Members & Friends!

 

We were already excited about our Business After Hours Holiday Party and then we saw THAT TREE! Who needs Rockefeller Center when Greene County shines so bright. Please join us to celebrate our business community and the holiday season. There will be LIVE MUSIC, FOOD STATIONS, and SPECIALTY BEVERAGES. We'll have a 50/50 raffle - and someone will win the gigantic wagon of cheer! If you haven't purchased a raffle ticket yet, hurry! The tickets are almost sold out.

 

We greatly appreciate our generous host, SAWYER CHEVROLET. We'd like to give them an accurate headcount for the event, so if you haven't already - PLEASE RSVP. 

 

THAT'S A GREAT QUESTION!

Okay, let's talk about the never-ending list of networking opportunities at the Greene County Chamber of Commerce - it's a primary reason many people join. Generating new relationships with local business owners is definitely a path to business growth. But what if walking into a room filled with strangers is your least favorite thing to do? 

 

Relax. First of all - networking is not the only way the Chamber supports our members. Regardless of whether you attend a single chamber event, we are still tirelessly advocating for you and your business, referring customers to you, making introductions via email, and providing numerous resources. So, you don't have to attend events to partake in the benefits of chamber membership, but if you do, the return on investment will be even richer! 

 

Strategy Is Key

Here are some helpful tips for those of us who want to network but don't feel like social butterflies:

  • Think about what your business goals are, the reason you joined the Chamber in the first place.
  • Identify the Chamber Events that will help you reach those goals. Put them on your calendar.
  • Learn more about those events by contacting the Chamber team. As the dates approach, we'll know who's coming. Feel free to call us and ask! (Yes, you can email us if the phone's not your thing.) We're here for you!
  • Reach out to a member you are hoping to meet - simply send an email, "Will you be at the Business After Hours Event this month? I'd love to meet you and talk about (whatever want to talk about)". Who knows, you may develop a connection before the event.
  • Use social media as a tool to connect. Follow and engage with the members you are interested in getting to know. Send an instant message prior to the event, "Hoping to meet you at Network Before Nine".
  • When you arrive at the event, find a Chamber team member. We will happily work the room with you and make personal introductions.  
  • Be realistic about each networking event and what you want to accomplish. Don't make it your job to meet everyone! Focus on connecting with just 2 or 3 people. If you do that every month, imagine how your professional network will grow in just one year.
  • Finally, be yourself. You'll find your people in the Chamber community, and you might actually have fun.

AT A GLANCE

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

(Click on Event Title for More Info)

 

 

"Networking on Purpose"

Meet People, Make Connections

 

 

DECEMBER

 

Ribbon Cutting

Thursday, 12/1

3:00 PM

CMH - Greene Medical Arts Building

159 Jefferson Heights, Catskill

 

Ribbon Cutting

Friday, 12/2

1:00 PM

Ford & Sons Firearms

16 Grandview Ave, Catskill

 

Holiday Business After Hours

Thursday, 12/8

5:00 - 8:00 PM

Sawyer Chevrolet

351 W Bridge St., Catskill

RSVP by 12/5

 

 

 

❄️ JANUARY ❄️

 

GC Chamber Trips -Info Night

Wednesday, 1/11

5:00 - 7:00 PM

Millrock Restaurant

5398 Rte 23, Windham

RSVP by 1/9

 

GC Chamber Trips - Info Night

Wednesday, 1/18

6:00 - 8:00 PM

Red's Restaurant

12005 Rte 9w, Coxsackie

RSVP by 1/16

 

 

Women In Business

Dinner & Guest Speaker

Claire Parde, Executive Director

Columbia County Community

Healthcare Consortium

Thursday, 1/26

5:00 - 8:00 PM

Old Factory Brewing

628 Main Street, Cairo

$45 - Click to Purchase

RSVP by 1/23

 

 

GC Chamber Trips - Info Night

Saturday, 1/28

2:00 - 4:00 PM

Crossroads Brewing Company

201 Water St., Catskill

RSVP by 1/26

 

 

For all events, kindly RSVP to:

info@greenecountychamber.com

 

WE KNOW YOU HAVE FAVORITES!

Nominations are underway and this first round will continue through 12/31. Visit the contest webpage to select your favorite nominee in each category. If you don't see your favorite Greene County business, you can write it in. The top three nominees in each category will move on to Round Two (Jan. 9, 2023-Feb. 20, 2023). Round Two of Voting will consist of the top three in each category from Round One. Winners will be announced during an Academy Award-style show, to be held on March 24, 2023 and presented by the Greene County Chamber of Commerce at The Wire in Coxsackie.

 

 

My job is all about you. As always, please don't hesitate to reach out. Thank you.

 

Sincerely,

Beth Stewart

beth@greenecountychamber.com

518-943-4222

 

 

💚 On behalf of the entire GCCC Team - 

We are ALWAYS here for you!

We LOVE what we do! 

Contact us at: info@greenecountychamber.com

 

 

 

 

 

MEMBERSHIP UPDATES

 

 

WELCOME NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS

We appreciate your investment and membership!

 

 

Hotel Lilien

6629 NY 23A

Tannersville, NY 12485

Jason Marcus

925-597-3204

Email: jason@hotellilien.com

Website: www.HotelLilien.com

Instagram

 

 

Coldwell Banker Prime Properties / Greenville

11537 State Route 32, Unit 8B

Greenville, NY 12083

Debra Danner

518-966-4900

Email: ddanner@cbpp.com

Website: www.coldwellbankerprime.com

Facebook

Instagram

LinkedIn

 

 

Church St. Catering

40 Church Street

Leeds, NY 12451

Bridget Bullard & Jeanne D'Angelo

518-291-2510

Email: churchstcatering@gmail.com

Website: www.churchstcatering.com

Facebook

Instagram

 

 

YG Productions, Ltd.

67 Second Street

Athens, NY 12015

Amy Serrago & Yves Gerard

518-444-8131

212-864-6784

Email: amy@thewallpapersmusic.com

Website: www.thewallpapersmusic.com & www.nitetimenyc.com

Facebook

Instagram

 

 

Creature of Habit Hair Studio

373 Main Street

Catskill, NY 12414

Emily Carroll

Email: creatureofhabithairstudio@gmail.com

Website: www.creatureofhabithairstudio.com

Instagram

 

 

Camp Catskill

6006 Main Street

Tannersville, NY 12485

Ryan Penny

518-303-6050

Email: info@campcatskill.co

Website: www.campcatskill.co

Facebook

Instagram

 

 

Sysco Foods

Scott Nezich - Regional Sales Consultant

One Liebich Lane

Halfmoon, NY 12065

Scott Nezich

845-532-0744

Email: scott.nezich@sysco.com

Website: www.sysco.com

 

 

Nellie's

2212 Route 145

East Durham, NY 12423

Bernadette Gavin

518-634-2429

Email: nelliesofeastdurham@gmail.com

Website: www.cafenellies.com

Facebook

Instagram

 

 

Bouler Pfluger Architects P.C.

12 Market Street

Athens, NY 12015

James Bouler

518-379-0314

Email: jbouler@bparchs.com

Website: www.bparchs.com

Facebook

 

 

Lynda Shenkman Photography

25 South Franklin Street

Athens, NY 12015

914-309-5065

Email: lynda@oxygenhousephoto.com

Website: www.oxygenhousephoto.com

LinkedIn

 

 

Core Quest Coaching & Consulting

Athens, NY 12015

Serena Aquino, MSc., CEO 

323-788-0023

Email: serena@corequestcc.com

Website: www.corequestcc.com

 

 

 Buff Works Ceramic Coating, PPF & Detailing

191 Wyckoff Road

Freehold NY 12431

Robert A. LaBuff

518-653-7649

Email: Rob@bwccd.com

Website: www.bwccd.com

Facebook

 

 

 Ford & Sons Firearms

16 Grandview Plaza

Catskill, NY 12414

Jarrett Ford

518-719-0094

Email: fordandsonsfirearms@gmail.com

 

 

 Athens Cultural Center

24 Second Street

Athens, NY 12015

Jeremy Bloom, Director

845-866-8555

Email: info@athensculturalcenter.org

Website: www.athensculturalcenter.org

Facebook

Instagram

 

 

 

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MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS

Sincere Thanks for Your Continuous Support!

 

The Catskill Local Development Corp.,Catskill

 

Catskill Security Systems, East Durham

 

The Fairlawn Inn, Hunter

 

J. Wase Construction Corp, Athens

 

New York Zipline Adventures, Hunter

 

UMH Properties, Freehold

 

WYBN TV-14, Windham

 

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WE APPRECIATE YOU! 

 

 

IS IT TIME TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP? 

Reach out and we'll let you know the status of your membership.

Please email nancy@greenecountychamber.com

or call the office at 518-943-4222

 

 

 

UPCOMING RIBBON CUTTING EVENTS

Support Fellow Chamber Members - Join Us & Celebrate!

 

 

NEXT RIBBON CUTTING:

 

 

CMH - Greene Medical Arts

159 Jefferson Heights, Catskill

Thursday, 12/1

3:00 PM 

 

Ford and Sons Firearms

16 Grandview Plaza, Catskill

Friday, 12/2

1:00 PM

 

 

SEE YOU THERE!

 

 

Interested in a Ribbon Cutting Celebration?

 

 

 

 

CHAMBER EVENTS: INFO & DETAILS 

 

 

 
 
 
 

 

MEMBER EVENTS, PROGRAMS & OPPORTUNITIES

Click flyers for additional information - 

they are linked to business website when available.

 

 
 

 

NEWS & PRESS RELEASES

 

Special Announcement 

about the 2023 Annual Chamber Directory

 

The Greene County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce MetroMedia, Inc will be publishing our annual directory. This digital + print communication is scheduled to launch in late February 2023.

 

This added benefit of the digital with the print will be a new way to gain exposure for our Member businesses and our local communities. The publication will include videos about our wonderful community, chamber profile, featured articles and our membership directory, which will organize chamber members by alphabetical order and by business category.

 

Digital allows a greater reach and permits us to utilize the latest technologies for a searchable, interactive, mobile-friendly publication. The Guide will be published on the chamber website, sent via email, and shared by social media, which will allow your advertising to be directly linked to your company’s website.

 

The Directory will strive to increase our members’ spheres of influence, by being distributed to individuals and organizations outside of our Chamber membership. We encourage our Chamber members to take advantage of the added benefits that this new publication has to offer.

 

Members can also take advantage of advertising space by contacting Chamber member Tyler Busby & DeDe Harmell from MetroMedia, Inc.They will be contacting Chamber members regarding advertising opportunities. You can reach them at:

dharmell@metromediapublishers.com or 417.850.4670.

tbusby@metromediapublishers.com or 417.621.5586.

 

We are looking forward to this new opportunity with Metromedia!

 

 

Pamela Geskie

President/Executive Director

Greene County Chamber of Commerce

 

PRESS RELEASE:  National Bank of Coxsackie

Limited Time Small Business Installment Loans Special!

National Bank of Coxsackie has initiated a Small Business Loans Special and qualifying small business customers are now able to apply for commercial installment loans at a fixed rate as low as 3.99% APR for up to 60 months.

 

 

THANK YOU

ANNUAL CHAMBER PARTNERS

Have A Great Week!

 

Sincerely,

Your Friends at The Greene County Chamber of Commerce

327 Main St., PO Box 248

Catskill, NY 12414

 

518-943-4222

info@greenecountychamber.com