2nd Quarter CHAMBER@Work by Corning Area Chamber of Commerce

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Denise Ackley President

Kurt Bartenstein The Leader

Jerry Sleve, Chair Corning Natural Gas

Lisa Gill Controller

Zachary Knapp Five Star Bank

Rod Noel, Chair-Elect Clinical Associates of the Southern Tier

Maleaha Helfrich Director of Member Services & Development

Deanie Knowles Haircolor Masters Salon & Rejuvenating Day Spa

Molly Mulligan Manager of Events Lynette Corcoran Administrative Assistant

Marcel Lamb The Arc of Steuben Karen Oxenreider M&T Bank Linda Spencer Spencer’s Restaurant

Rebecca Smith Manager of Information Services Andrew Schultz Information Specialist Tim Strawser Information Specialist

Greg McFetridge, Chair Corning Credit Union Raymie Auman PAYCHEX

Todd Strong Corning Credit Union Andy Taylor Andrew Taylor Leadership Consulting Amy Tryon BRICO Technologies, Inc. Jean Wise-Wicks Painted Post Area Board of Trade

Jill Staats, Treasurer Community Bank, N.A. Bill Cameron Corning City School District Joseph Carey The Site Cyber Bar & Grill/Access Computing Bob Cibulsky WETM TV Ann Crook Elmira-Corning Regional Airport Coleen Fabrizi Corning's Gaffer District Ed Lukomski Pathways, Inc. Shirley Magana Guthrie Corning Hospital

Jean Wise-Wicks Painted Post Area Board of Trade

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SPRING 2012 www.corningny.com

Greg McFetridge Corning Credit Union Ryan Mosher Watkins Glen International

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Karen Oxenreider M&T Bank Hemant Patel Visions Hotels, LLC Kristina Schneider Radisson Hotel Corning Chris Sharkey Corning Incorporated Cathy Weil Coldwell Banker Horizons Realty

from Denise

The Corning Area Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the following volunteers for their gift of time throughout 2011. ● Jean Krebs ● Timothy Strawser ● Brenda Hatch

George Welch, Jr. Welch & Zink Dale Wexell Corning City School District

OUR MISSION The Corning Area Chamber of Commerce, as a non-profit member driven organization, advances the business and community interests of the region through Advocacy, Member Services and Community Enhancement.

goes out to the 1 W. Market Street, Suite 202 Corning, NY 14830 www.corningny.com

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following businesses who contributed to the appreciation gift bags: ● AnnaMarri’s Soy Candles ● Corning Museum of Glass ● Glenn Curtis Museum ● Radisson Hotel Corning ● Sorges Restaurant ● Vitrix Hot Glass Studio

CORNING AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1 W. Market Street, Corning, NY 14830 www.CorningNY.com Info@CorningNY.com Tel: 607-936-4686 Fax: 607-936-4685

When you joined the Corning Area Chamber of Commerce as our Member, you hired all of us to work for you and your business … • Any and all general membership questions may be directed to our Director of Member Services and Development, Maleaha Helfrich. If you’re a “not-yet” Chamber Member, Maleaha can provide you with relevant membership information to help you understand the value of a Chamber partnership. If you are looking to promote your business, Maleaha can explain the many cost-effective marketing/promotional resources and tools available to our Chamber Members … ways to maximize your exposure and best showcase your business. • If you are interested in partnering with the Chamber for sponsorships, contact Molly Mulligan, our Manager of Events. The Chamber has many different sponsor partner opportunities … all financial levels … and Molly can help select the most appropriate and beneficial underwriting opportunities to meet your business goals and preferences.

For networking events and opportunities, Molly can also provide information to help get you and your business connected. • For questions about health insurance plan options talk to our Controller, Lisa Gill. Or … if you have questions about payment arrangements or invoicing, Lisa has a solution for most of your financial questions or challenges. • To maximize your visibility with area visitors/residents, speak with Rebecca Smith, our Manager of Information Services. As manager of the Chamber Information Center, Becky is a wonderful resource to help our Members best utilize the exposure of the Information Center … through referrals, brochure placement or signage marketing. The Information Center serves over 50,000 guests annually … make sure your business is being seen! • If you have a concern about legislation that may be affecting your business or you would like to learn

CORPORATE SPONSORS ARE YOU READY? WE ARE!

more about government issues, contact me, Denise Ackley, President. Lending your voice to our advocacy efforts strengthens our power with legislators and community partners. One of my favorite quotes is “if you’re not at the advocacy table, you could be on the menu.” Please join me at the Chamber advocacy table. And of course, I invite you to call me … or “your” staff anytime with thoughts, ideas, concerns or suggestions. As always, this is YOUR Chamber of Commerce … here to work for you.

and the Information Center needs your brochures. Please drop them off or mail them in to ensure you are getting maximum exposure! Visitors and Members of Community stop in to use our complimentary wi-fi, obtain information on the region, purchase tickets to upcoming events including a Ticketmaster Outlet and way-finding services. Be sure to get your materials to us right away!

Denise K. Ackley President

Welcome New Members! Law Offices of Patrick J. Roth 145 Chemung Street Corning, NY 14830 (607) 962-6162 www.twintierslegacy.com