February 17, 2021
COMMERCE WEEKLY NEWSBITES
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Commerce UPDATES/NEWS
Virtual Economic Outlook Briefing
sponsored by NBT Bank
Contributing
sponsor Preferred Mutual Insurance Company
February 25, 2021
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Kenneth J. Entenmann, CFA®, NBT Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, will serve as keynote speaker. For the past seven years, Ken has provided attendees with a great overview of the economy, both local, statewide and global. This year’s presentation will help to define some of the economic impacts due to COVID-19.
Complimentary
for members - $10 for non-members. Register by February19th to Ph: 607.334.1402,
EM: register@chenangony.org Online: https://bit.ly/3a4oIt6
We are excited
to announce that we are in the process of creating a new Chenango County Relocation and Community Guide. While this
publication provides Chenango County information, and promotes our new Commerce
Chenango brand, you as a Chamber member, will have the opportunity to
advertising your products and services. Details for advertising in the 2021
publication can be found here.
MEMBER Section
Would you like a chance to win a handmade quilt to help keep you warm this winter? To generate funds for animal care expenses at The
Wolf Mountain Nature Center during our closed season, we are raffling off
another quilt made by Animal Caretaker Pam. Virtual raffle tickets are $5 each
BUT...for every multiple of five purchased, we will enter your name into the
drawing SIX times! Please note, we will not be sending you physical tickets,
but will add your name to the drawing once for each virtual ticket purchased.
The winner will
be chosen February 28 for the purple (70 x 92") quilt and will be contacted by email/phone to arrange pick-up at the Center or to have quilt mailed. ?To purchase tickets, go to the "gift shop" tab.
Major League Baseball announced today that all 120 Minor League Clubs offered an invitation to become Professional Development League (“PDL”) license holders, have officially agreed to accept. The
Binghamton Rumble Ponies, selected as partners by the New York Mets, will
provide both facilities and communities that are essential to the development
of the next generation of big-league stars.
In accordance with the MLB’s new plan, The Rumble Ponies will compete in a brand new League for the 2021 season and beyond. They will take part in the New Double-A Northeast League, and will be seeded in the Northeast division. Season Tickets and Flex Booklets are on sale now for the 2021 season. For more information email info@bingrp.com or call 607.722.FUNN (3866) today. https://www.milb.com/binghamton/news/new-mlb-plan-restructures-minor-leagues
Getthere’s Volunteer Drivers are making a
difference in the lives of our seniors one trip at a time. Lack of
transportation is an insurmountable stressor for individuals that are
homebound, unable to drive due to a health condition, may not have family or
friends able to drive them, or are unable to pay for costly private rides.
In order to
meet this vital need, Getthere is looking for caring people to join our team of
volunteer drivers! Drivers create their own schedule and are reimbursed $0.56
per mile! Contact Getthere at (855) 373-4040 Monday through Friday from 7:00
a.m. - 7:00 p.m. for transportation information and assistance.
For the INTERESTED….
Quote of the day:
Each day you
have to make a decision. Will you give up, give in, or give it your all?
The Lourdes Mobile Mammography Van will be
at SUNY Morrisville - Norwich Campus at 20 Conkey Ave. in Norwich on Tuesday,
February 23rd from 9:00 a.m. - S:00 p.m. No referral is needed. All results
will be sent to your health care provider. Schedule your screening mammogram by
calling 607.251.0784.
Grow with Google Partner Webinar Series:
Make Your Website Work for You
Date/Time:
February 24, 2021 / 1:00 p.m.- 2:15 p.m.
Sponsored
in part by the Better Business Bureau of Upstate NY
During this
webinar, we will discuss how to create a search-friendly website that drives
user action and support your goals. Register here. https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/40475634459697167
Please join the Southern Tier 8 for a Broadband Event – Tuesday,
March 2, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. where we’ll be discussing “Rural Internet Challenges & Opportunities”.
Featured
Industry Speaker: Bob Knight, Executive VP & COO Harrison Edwards.
The event will outline the following:
1. Introduce
the value of broadband infrastructure & the data driven economy
2. Provide a
simplified overview of technologies & how they work together
3. Offer
examples of proven solutions for community development
4. Q&A
session
This event is
hosted and sponsored by the Appalachian Regional Commission Southern Tier 8
Regional Board, Southern Tier Central Regional Planning and Development Board,
and Southern Tier Network. To register, click here https://forms.gle/n3NbMuf3JESyui1t8
COVID-19 UPDATES
Commerce Chenango would like to remind
you that it still mandatory to wear a mask and to social distance.
Breaking News...Governor Makes
Re-Opening Announcement
Governor Andrew
M. Cuomo today announced that indoor family entertainment centers and places of
amusement can open with a 25 percent capacity limit beginning Friday, March 26.
Outdoor amusement parks can open with a 33 percent capacity limit beginning
Friday, April 9. All facilities must submit reopening plans with health
protocols to the local health department. Face coverings and social distancing
will be required for all customers and staff, and customers will be required to
have a health screening with temperature checks prior to entry. Additionally,
day and overnight summer camps in New York State can begin to plan for
reopening. The Department of Health will issue specific reopening guidance,
including details on timing, in the coming weeks. Read
the full release. https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-indoor-family-entertainment-centers-can-open-march-26-outdoor
For more
information on COVID-related news from Commerce Chenango visit our COVID
resource page. https://commercechenango.com/covid-19-resources/
New York Forward
New York State's COVID-19 Website
COVID-19 Tracker
NYS
Vaccine Website
Tourism Updates
Coronavirus
Resources for Travelers: Updated 01/24/21
https://www.iloveny.com/travel-tools/coronavirus-resources-for-travelers/
6-On-The-Square presents Reggie Harris
Saturday, February 20 at 7:30 pm
Reggie Harris
has earned wide acclaim and respect from peers and audiences around the world.
He combines spirituals and roots music, historic inspiration, and moving
original songs, often in the themes of unity and social justice. Tickets are
available at the discounted pre-show price of $18 (plus $2 service charge) for
this live broadcast via Zoom; a link to the Zoom broadcast of the live show
will be sent out the day before the show. https://6onthesquare.com/Schedule/schedule.html
EOH presents Denny McCormick
Thursday, February 25 at 8:00 p.m.
The Earlville
Opera House is pleased to present Denny McCormick streaming live from our Facebook page. Denny
McCormick, originally from upstate New York, is a singer/songwriter in New York
City. For over 40 years, he has played in numerous bands, written music for
theatre and recorded with a number of fine musicians. This is a
give-what-you-like event with all proceeds supporting the programs and services
of the Earlville Opera House during this time of crisis for performing arts
venues. A link to donate will be provided during the show. https://www.facebook.com/EarlvilleOperaHouse/
LAST BUT NOT LEAST ~ How to Avoid Falling Behind on Massive Projects
When you’re working on a big project, it’s easy to get behind. With the best of intentions, you set a deadline for completing your work, only to find that you can’t keep to the schedule. Either you end up having to push back the completion date or finishing it in a mad rush of caffeine-fueled late nights. There are three primary reasons why you have trouble getting these projects finished on time—and each one has some specific solutions.
