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    Wednesday, March 23, 2022
    Member Spotlight: CASA-Trinity

    CASA-Trinity began its journey in 1974 with one mission. We wanted to provide high quality, accessible, and effective prevention, education, treatment, referral, and recovery services to individuals, families and communities affected by alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.

    Amy Gessi

    Friday, March 11, 2022
    5 Things: ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes

    Here are 5 things you probably didn't know about the ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes as they prepare to celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2022.

    Corning Area Chamber of Commerce

    Wednesday, March 2, 2022
    Member Spotlight: Southern Tier Medical Care

    Southern Tier Medical Care was established in 2017 and is dedicated to optimizing the quality of healthcare through an integrative approach to health and wellness. Our goal is to model and advance a standard of integrative healthcare.

    Jesseca Ferreri

    Tuesday, February 1, 2022
    Dawn M. Harsch Guest Post: A Community of Caring at Absolut Care of Three Rivers

    As our community embraces the beauty of winter, we’re reminded of each season’s promise for renewal and change. While the last two years have been marked with unexpected challenges for everyone, we’d like to take a moment to recognize our wonderful caregivers at Absolut Care of Three Rivers for their compassion and commitment to providing high quality care during this difficult time.

    Dawn M. Harsch

    Monday, September 21, 2020
    Stephan Brady Guest Post: Covation Center

    The Chamber is pleased to welcome The Covation Center as a new Member, and share some exciting news about an upcoming learning opportunity, the ”Engage Main Street” Virtual Cohort Program.

    Corning Area Chamber of Commerce

    Wednesday, August 26, 2020
    Beth Landin Guest Post: Scholarship Funds for 171 Cedar Arts

    The arts have a way of healing. They promote critical thinking, social skills, physical fitness and creativity and, in many cases, offer a positive form of stress relief. Especially during this very stressful time, it is important to focus on something positive. 171 Cedar Arts Center is pleased to announce that they have $20,000 in scholarship funds available for those may not be able to afford lessons. Beth Landin, Executive Director of 171 Cedar Arts Center, offers the following information to those

    Beth Landin

    Wednesday, August 26, 2020
    "Working with People I Want to Punch in the Throat" - A Recap of Jen Mann's Program

    New York Times Best-Selling Author Jen Mann visited the Corning Area Chamber of Commerce via Zoom on August 13, 2020 to talk about her book, "Working with People I Want to Punch in the Throat." See the full recording from this event here.

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    Wednesday, May 13, 2020
    Brian Lee Guest Post: Paycheck Protection (PPP) Update

    In the COVID-19 pandemic, there is so much information being broadcast that it is difficult to keep up with the various rules and regulations surrounding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). However, Staff Leasing has put together this helpful article about how to account for your PPP funds and how to ensure your business is compliant and your loan forgiven.

    Brian Lee

    Wednesday, May 13, 2020
    Rick Maxa Guest Post: DXP Helps Prepare Your Business

    From Rick Maxa: I’m pretty certain, if asked, most people in the Southern Tier area would have no idea what our company, DXP Enterprises, does unless you are in the manufacturing world. I wanted to take this opportunity to shed some light on “who we are,” share our story as an essential business and the role we are able to play to help businesses through this pandemic.

    Rick Maxa

    Monday, May 4, 2020
    Update from Young Entrepreneurs

    Last month, two of our graduates from the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) featured updates to their work. Jaden Burchard has capitalized upon his YEA! idea, "Convenience To Go," during the Covid-19 pandemic to help people who are unable to go out and shop. Angelea Collins started a project to help local businesses find access to masks so they can continue to operate safely.

    Denise Ackley