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Recognize Your Outstanding Business or Organization at the

Chamber’s 18th Annual

C om m u n i t y Th a n k sgi v i ng L u nc h eon on

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, November 19, 2013 for the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce’s 18th Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon, brought to you by our Title Sponsor, Tioga State Bank, and Event Sponsors, Loomis Tax Service and NYSEG.

This year’s event will be held at the McKinley at Huron Campus in Endicott on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. We will celebrate our community with a traditional Thanksgiving meal. Join your co-workers and friends as we come together to give thanks to all who give so much to our community. More information to follow in the upcoming months!

Chamber Now Accepting Nominations for Two Fall Awards Each Fall, the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce recognizes both an organization and a company for their extraordinary contributions to the greater Binghamton community. The Recognition and Awards Committee of the Greater Binghamton Chamber is NOW accepting nominations for two prestigious awards to be presented at the Annual Community Thanksgiving Luncheon this November: continued on page 2

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Administration

Theresa Ryan

President & CEO & Director, CVB Ext. 330

Finance Director Ext. 339

Susan Kuhn

Teresa Myers

Christine Stezzi

Administrative Assistant Ext. 322

Technical Coordinator Ext. 315

Receptionist/ Secretary Ext. 300

Communications & Membership

Amy Shaw

Debby Evans

Carol Armstrong

VicePresident , Member Services & Executive Director, GBEOP Ext. 313

Project and Event Coordinator Ext. 317

Development Manager Ext. 321

Government Relations

Government

What Does the Employer Mandate Delay Mean For Retailers?

Community Advocate of the Year: Nominees should be an organization (not-for-profit or association) that has made an extraordinary contribution to the improvement and/or enrichment of the neighborhood it serves, or the Greater Binghamton area as a whole. Previous award recipients include: Greater Binghamton Association of Realtors (pictured from 2012), Broome County Community Charities, Downtown Binghamton Business Association Catholic Charities of Broome County, Southern Tier Home Builders and Remodelers Association, Gorgeous Washington Street Association, and Broome County STOP-DWI Program.

Employers everywhere are breathing a sigh of relief, albeit temporary, after the Obama Administration’s announcement delaying implementation of the employer mandate rule in the Affordable Care Act. The Administration agreed to delay the requirement that businesses with 50 or more full-time workers provide them with health insurance until January 1, 2015. The requirement had previously been scheduled to take effect at the beginning of 2014. The news comes less than a week after my testimony before a congressional committee asking lawmakers to delay implementation of the law, although the decision was certainly already well in the works at that point. But what does this announcement really mean for retailers? Here are some issues to consider moving forward: Retailers now have another year to figure out how to implement the employer mandate and determine the best business model for compliance. In announcing the delay, the Administration acknowledged that employers had concerns about the complexity of the regulations. This year gives elected officials more time to ensure the regulations are easy for retailers to follow and to address specific problems. Unfortunately, the delay could also mean that employment will continue to fluctuate. Retailers will have the need to hire more workers but fears over the cost of implementation are still out there and could hold retailers back from adding employees. The delay creates some breathing room, but also means another year when retailers will have to decide whether or not to hire and how. This postponement provides another year to urge Congress and the Administration to address existing concerns with the employer mandate, especially the 30-hour definition of “full-time” and the threshold of 50 full-time employees to be covered by the mandate. It’s because retailers – from Main Street store owners to nationally known brands to members of NRF’s National Council of Chain Restaurants division – spoke up and made their concerns known that we achieved this delay. It’s critical these voices stay loud in order to avoid a cascade of last-minute regulations that could be ahead. Ideally, more legislation will be approved by Congress over the next year to soften the impact of the ACA. The Small Business Job Protection Act, sponsored by Representative Luke Messer, R-Ind., would amend the measure to apply only to businesses with 100 or more full-time workers rather than 50. There’s also the Save American Workers Act, sponsored by Representative Todd Young, R-Ind., that would define full-time as 40 hours per week rather than 30. The more amendments to make the law as workable as possible, the better.

Unshackle Upstate: 2013 Legislative Session a Disappointment Statement attributable to Brian Sampson, executive director of Unshackle Upstate

“After two years of real cooperation and progress towards making New York State a better place to do business, the return of the old ways of doing business has caused our optimism to fade. Albany’s efforts to fix Upstate New York’s ailing economy unfortunately stalled during this year’s legislative session. After a budget that included a minimum wage increase and an extension of an energy surcharge, Unshackle Upstate and others called on both houses to act on important, common sense initiatives. These included modifying the Scaffold Law, repealing the annual notice requirement of the Wage Theft Prevention Act, and enacting regulatory reform and mandate relief. If enacted, these changes would have improved New York’s anti-business reputation. Instead, we’re stuck with the status quo. While START-UP NY will help their respective communities create jobs in the future, it’s going to take much more to turn around the Upstate economy. Unshackle Upstate continues to believe that safe natural gas development must happen in New York. This transformative opportunity, which has been repeatedly delayed for five years, will benefit Upstate communities for decades to come. The best we can say for the 2013 legislative session is that it has left lawmakers with plenty of unfinished business to address next year. We expect our elected officials to step up and deliver in 2014.”

Gateway Information Center

June After Hours Networking Event Corporate Citizen of the Year: Stacey Duncan, Manager of Government Relations Ext. 316

Kathi Murphy

Jenny Petrocelli

Director

Travel Advisor

Route 81N • PO Box 114 • Kirkwood, NY 13795

(607) 775-0156 • [email protected]

Convention & Visitor’s Bureau

Judi Hess

Gina Calisi

Natalie McMahon

Manager, Tourism & Special Events Ext. 329

Manager, Convention Sales Ext. 326

Sales Representative Ext. 328

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By Neil Trautwein, VP, Health Care | Published: July 3, 2013

Main Phone: (607) 772-8860 | Dial Direct: (607) 772-8863 + ext www.GreaterBinghamtonChamber.com

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Nominees should be a company that has made significant contributions and commitments to the Greater Binghamton area through active involvement in events and community organizations. The company must be a current member of the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce. Previous award recipients include: Hatala Orthodontics (Pictured from 2012), Lockheed Martin MS2 Owego, BAE Systems, Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP, Horizons Federal Credit Union, Visions Federal Credit Union and Security Mutual Life Insurance Co. of NY.

Nominations are being accepted NOW and must be submitted by Wednesday, September 4, 2013. Nominees will receive an application packet requesting more detailed information. Applications must be completed and RETURNED by Monday, September 30, 2013. You may nominate another company or organization or nominate your own. For more information, refer to the Nomination Form on Page 22 or contact Debby Evans at (607) 772-8863 ext. 317 or [email protected].

A great big “thank you” to Uncle Tony’s in downtown Binghamton for hosting the Chamber’s June After Hours Networking Reception! In spite of the weather, a large crowd enjoyed the evening!

Unshackle Upstate is a non-partisan, pro-taxpayer, pro-economic growth, education and advocacy coalition made up of business and trade organizations from all parts of Upstate New York. The coalition’s website, www.unshackleupstate.com, allows citizens to join the Unshackle Army and send messages to elected officials in Albany. Connect with Unshackle Upstate on Twitter: www.twitter.com/unshackleny and Facebook: www.facebook.com/unshackleupstate.

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August Anniversaries

New Members

40+ Years 30+ Years

F irst Student I nc . Kelley VanDoorn 145 W. Service Road • Binghamton, NY 13901 PHONE: (607) 723-7971 • FAX: (607) 723-7540 http://www.firstgroup.com TRANSPORTATION (MAIN)

20+ Years

Grace I n Motion Physical Therapy, PLLC David Martin, PT, MS, CSCS 1500 Vestal Parkway E • Suite 103A • Vestal, NY 13850 PHONE: (607) 239-5191 • FAX: (607) 239-5445 [email protected] • http://www.graceathleticspt.com PHYSICAL THERAPISTS (MAIN), FITNESS & HEALTH CENTER

Willow Run Foods, Inc. ACCORD, A Center for Dispute Resolution, Inc. Broome County Community Charities, Inc. /Dick’s Sporting Goods Open Gary Brownell, Inc. Jack Quinnan Associates, Inc. Broome-Tioga BOCES Sam’s Club #6366

15+ Years

All Ready Printing & Direct Mail Boys and Girls Club of Western Broome Family Center Innovation Associates Professional Placement Keystone Materials Testing, LLC Northeast Decorating & Exhibit Services, Inc. RaceLine Direct The Robert J. Wilkes Planning Forum YMCA of Broome County

10+ Years

Elmira Business Institute - Vestal Campus ENSCO, Inc. Peoples Neighborhood Bank Ruby & Sons Jewelers - Binghamton Ruby & Sons Jewelers - Endwell

5+ Years

American Rendering Co., Inc. Artic Bear Plumbing, Heating, & Air, Inc. Curcio Printing EnergyNext Maine-Endwell Central School District Michelangelo’s

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TERM INSURANCE $500,000 POLICY

JLP H air Design LLC Jennifer Peacock 560 Harry L. Drive • Johnson City, NY 13790 PHONE: (607) 770-0031 [email protected] • http://www.JLPHairDesign.com BEAUTY SALONS (MAIN), HAIR SALONS

MONTHLY PREMIUMS

Mobility M anagement of South Central N.Y. Nick Cecconi 101 S. Jensen Road • c/o United Way • Vestal, NY 13850 PHONE: (855) 373-4040 • FAX: (607) 240-2002 mobilitymanagement [email protected] http://www.rhnscny.org/programs/btmmp TRANSPORTATION (MAIN), INFORMATION SERVICES National F loor Center Robert T. Ellis 46 S. Washington Street • Binghamton, NY 13903 PHONE: (607) 296-4302 • FAX: (607) 296-4304 [email protected] • http://www.nationalfloorcenter.com CARPETING & FLOOR COVERINGS (MAIN), FLOOR CARE RETAILER Team Hopefull I nc . Rachel Johnson 16 Newberry Drive • Endicott, NY 13760 PHONE: (607) 351-3098 [email protected] • http://www.teamhopefull.org NON-PROFIT AGENCIES (MAIN)

MALE

10 Year

15 Year

20 Year

30 Year

• Age 45

$32

$42

$54

$87

• Age 50

$44

$67

$85

$137

• Age 55

$76

$101

$131

$259

All Premiums Guaranteed For Length Of Term

TJ Powdercoaters I nc ./TJ Sign Solutions Connaire Foran 24-26 Broad Street • Binghamton, NY 13904 PHONE: (607) 724-4779 • FAX: (607) 724-4655 http://www.tjpowdercoaters.com MANUFACTURERS/PROCESSORS (MAIN), GRAPHIC DESIGNERS, SIGNAGE

JACK QUINNAN ASSOCIATES, INC

WellCare of New York Jason Hollister 10 Glenwood Avenue • Suite D • Binghamton, NY 13905 PHONE: (607) 763-3700 [email protected] • http://www.wellcare.com HEALTH INSURANCE/HEALTH PLAN (MAIN), INSURANCE COMPANIES

34 Chenango Street • Binghamton, NY 13901-2902

Williams-Doors & H ardware Lucinda Wasielewski 535 Vestal Parkway W. • Suite 3 • Vestal, NY 13850 PHONE: (607) 754-5555 • FAX: (607) 754-1295 http://www.williamsdoors.com CONSTRUCTION - GENERAL (MAIN)

EMAIL: [email protected]

Thank You for Your Membership

(607) 723-5379 or (607) 723-5370 FAX: (607) 722-5631

CALL US FOR A FREE QUOTE NY-0000670221

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B L I A L U M N I L E A D E R S H I P U P DA T E AU G U S T 2 0 1 3

Please join us for the next BLI Alumni Leadership Update:

Meier Supply Co., Inc. 275 Broome Corporate Parkway, Conklin

Tuesday, August 20, 2013 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. • 7:30 a.m.: Networking, Continental Breakfast • 8:00 a.m.: Meier Supply Overview and Tour

B L I A L U M N I L E A D E R S H I P U P DA T E

BLI Alumni Enjoy “Hard Hat” Tour of The Goodwill Theatre Over 20 BLI Alumni and their guests attended our Leadership Update on Thursday, June 20, 2013. Many thanks to Naima Kradjian (BLI ’95) for hosting our group and giving us a “hard hat” tour of The Goodwill Theatre! The architectural detail is amazing and we can certainly see why you are working so hard to restore it! We greatly appreciated your hospitality.

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BLI Alumni Association Presents Annual Report & Elects New Board Members/Officers The BLI Alumni Association held its Annual Breakfast Meeting on June 27, 2013 at the Binghamton Club. The BLI Alumni Association President, Greg Lesko, recognized three outstanding board members that retired this year, including: Mark Capobianco ‘08, Mary Surdey ’09 and Jon Ward ’08. We also thanked three board members who left the board during the past year: Ade MacGregor ’10, Mike Meier ’10 and Anne Tristan ’10. The following individuals completed their first term in June, 2013 and were elected for a second term: Sandra Watkins ’03, Anne Kinney ’11, Lisa Gross ’05, Jason Fiume ’11 and Susan Christensen ’11. The following individuals were elected for their first term on the Board: Crystal Terrell ’12 and Patricia Rando ’12. The following individuals were elected to represent the Class of 2013 and will begin serving their first term: Shelley Bierwiler, Toni Lehr, Anthony Mazzatii and Shari Sterling. The continuing board members for 2013-2014 include: Scott Engleman ’10, Kathy Jaros ’12, Susan Johnson ’08, Lisa Kost ’98, Greg Lesko ’08 (ex officio), Mike Mercincavage ’01, Denise Mughetti ’12, Yvonne Nowakowski ’10, Jeff Pilarchik ’11, Steve Thesier ’12 and Amy Shaw ’06 (ex officio). At the Annual Meeting, the BLI Alumni Association President, Greg Lesko, presented the Annual President’s Report:

Join us on August 20th for a tour of Meier Supply Co., Inc. Based in Conklin, NY, Meier Supply Company is a wholesale distributor of HVAC & Refrigeration products with more than 100 employees and 17 locations in New York and Pennsylvania. The company is an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) and values the contribution of every employee, providing an environment conducive to exceptional customer service, productivity and personal growth. The company is currently managed by the third generation of the Meier family and employs several members of the fourth generation. Join us for a tour of their executive offices and distribution center and learn how this business provides expert knowledge and professional services to the Greater Binghamton area. There is no cost to attend for you or your guests if you have paid your 2013 BLI Alumni dues or are a member of the BLI Class of 2013. Non-paid members - $15.00. RSVP by Friday, August 16 to: Christine Stezzi at (607) 772-8860 or [email protected]

President’s Report 2012-13 Wow a year really does pass quickly! If I didn’t have a calendar to rely on, I would have guessed that it has been only a few months since our last Annual Meeting-which itself was fresh off the heels of our excellent BLI 25th Anniversary celebration. But, looking back, your alumni association accomplished much over these past 12 months-helping to strengthen and improve the association while carrying out its mission of furthering the ideals and goals of the Broome Leadership Institute. Early in our year, the Communications Committee finalized a new three-year Strategic Plan for our association, approved by the Board at its first meeting. The Committee also worked to foster a number of the Plan’s initiatives, including updating and expanding the association’s Facebook page, continuing the “BLI Alum Spotlight” for every available Chamber newsletter and establishing the inaugural “BLI Alumni of Distinction Award.” A big thank you to Chair, Jason Fiume (‘11), and the other members of the Committee who all worked hard in developing and putting the proper procedures in place necessary for our association to sponsor this worthwhile continuing award of recognition. Also in furtherance of the Strategic Plan, an Ad-hoc By-Laws committee was established to review and make needed improvements to the association’s ByLaws. Sandy Watkins (’03), Mark Capobianco (‘08) and Amy Shaw (‘06) are to be commended for their time, efforts and attention to detail taken to accomplish this often tedious task. The Board approved and adopted their recommended revisions in January. After the devastating floods of September 2011 forced the cancellation of the association’s annual Community Service Fair last program year, Susan Johnson (‘08) and her hardworking crew of committee members and B.U. student volunteers were able to successfully revive the event this year at the B.U. University Downtown Center in November. Over 60 non-profit organizations were in attendance and a large number of area professionals attended as potential volunteers. Also a success, Amy Shaw and the Chamber Staff helped coordinate a well-attended and informative NonProfit Workshop in March on “Effective Non-Profit Governance.” Lisa Gross (‘05) and The Events/Leadership Day committee are commended for their efforts in scheduling 4 interesting and diverse Leadership Days again this year. I recommend that you make an effort to attend as many of these events as possiblethe experience and information gained almost always proves to be worth the time and effort.

Speaking of Leadership Days, the idea for our Board’s exciting new community service initiative, bringing the Food Bank’s “Canstruction” to our area, was born from an overview given by BCK-IBI Group, during their hosting of the October Leadership Day, describing their involvement in the event held at the Arnot Mall. Many thanks to Mark Capobianco and Jason Fiume for bringing this excellent idea to the Board and extra kudos to Susan Christensen (‘11) for her work and perseverance to make it happen. I’m certain that a tremendous amount of good has and will result from this effort. Our Board meetings became more “Eco-Friendly,” this year thanks to a suggestion from Susan Christensen. I’m sure many miss the multicolor-coded Chamber copies but the alleviation of the potential waste through unnecessary/duplicate copying should save many reams of paper, as well as a few trees, for years to come. Thanks also to Scott Engleman (‘10) for agreeing to cover the projection of the documents during our meetings. I would like to end my tenure thanking everyone on the Board who has worked hard to make the association successful, including, of course, Amy Shaw (‘06). As everyone knows, Amy is the linchpin that keeps both the BLI program and Alumni Association together and running so smoothly. Additionally, a special thanks to our Board members who have completed their second consecutive terms and, therefore, must step down: Mark Capobianco, Jon Ward (‘08) and Mary Surdey (‘09). Four full years of service to the organization is no small feat and their efforts are appreciated more than they likely realize. For the last three years, Jon has done an excellent job in the often thankless role as Treasurer. Finally, I’d be remiss to fail to remind all of the tremendous results Mark achieved in his nearly three years as President and Immediate Past President. Mark helped strengthen and transform this Board into a true “Working Board” with much of its successes owing to his excellent stewardship. There is no doubt that the positive impact he has left will long influence and be a part of this organization. Amy Shaw thanked Greg Lesko for serving as our BLI Alumni President for the past year. Greg kept our group focused and on task and we will certainly miss his leadership. Amy presented Greg with a jacket sporting the BLI logo.

Lastly, we are pleased to announce our newly elected Officers for the coming year. They include: • President: Sandra Watkins ‘03 • Vice President: Jason Fiume ‘11 • Treasurer: Jeff Pilarchik ‘11 • Secretary: Yvonne Nowakowski ‘10

BLI Alumni Association Awards Inaugural BLI Alumni of Distinction Award Outgoing President, Greg Lesko, presented the inaugural “BLI Alumni of Distinction Award” to Alan Hertel, Executive Director of the United Way of Broome County. The Alumni of Distinction award recognized Hertel, a Class of 1997 BLI Graduate, for his leadership excellence and outstanding community service. The award also recognized his extraordinary commitment to influence and expand civic engagement, promote opportunities for involvement and for making a recognizable impact in our area. To request a copy of the BLI Alumni Association 2012-2013 Annual Report, contact Amy Shaw at (607) 772-8863 x313 or [email protected].

REMEMBER… BLI Alumni Make Great Board Members Request your copy of the 2013 BLI Yearbook and Alumni Directory today from Amy Shaw at (607) 772-8863 x313 or [email protected].

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Greater Binghamton Chamber’s “Business of the Week”

Local Lending Investing in Endwell VISIONS can be the answer to your business needs. Throughout the region, and right here in Endwell, businesses of every size are putting our experienced business team to work. For creative ideas to support your short or long-term financial needs, call VISIONS.

BLI Alumni Spotlight The BLI Alumni Spotlight is a feature developed by the Communications Committee of the BLI Alumni Association Board of Directors.

Name: Lisa Kost BLI Graduation Year: 1998 Company/Organization: Handicapped Children’s Association Job Title: Director of Finance E-mail: [email protected] Tell us briefly about yourself and please update your classmates on your personal/professional experiences since graduating from BLI: Since graduation from BLI, I left the banking industry and entered the non-profit sector as the Director of Finance at The Handicapped Children’s Association (HCA). While the non-profit sector can be quite challenging at times, I have enjoyed the opportunity to be part of an organization that does such good work for so many people.

“Dealing with someon someone one local, making local decisions, makes a difference to us. We’ve had no issues and quick responses.” Jim, John and Leon Anastos Broadway Diner Endwell, NY

“I can’t say enough about th the attention ab io we receive by the VISIONS Business Team. It’s really great personal service.” Ellen Conti CONTI Jewelers Endwell, NY

“VISIONS “VIS seems to have for our ha a great at ffeell fo needs. They’ve made it their business to know my business.” Yvonne Benjamin Magic Needle by Yvonne Endwell, NY

Favorite books/movies: There are too many great books to pick from, but a few favorites are: “Listening is an Act of Love” which is a collection of transcribed stories, often poignant, from the StoryCorps project; “The Devil in the White City” which is a historical novel about the events leading up to and surrounding the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair which I found fascinating; and my childhood favorite “The Secret Garden”. Current Civic Activities: I am a past President of ACCORD and past Treasurer of The Goodwill Theatre and The Magic Paintbrush Project. I currently serve on the BLI Alumni Board and am a Trustee of the Broome County Public Library. Interests / Hobbies: One of my interests is photography and I have a photo blog that is part of a family of blogs where people from all over the world post daily (or almost daily) photos of the cities they live in. greaterbinghamtondailyphoto.blogspot.com. How did your BLI experience change your perception of the community? While I knew many of the organizations that we visited, I had a much greater understanding of and appreciation for the organizations and how they connected to the community after the BLI experience. How did your BLI experience motivate you to become more involved in the community? The BLI experience exposed me to many different aspects of our community and allowed me to determine the areas that I wanted to become more involved in. What was your most memorable BLI activity/moment? As with most BLI alumni, the first day retreat and team building is the most memorable experience. I remember lots of laughs as we came together as a group to scale the wall and navigate the spider web. There were tasks that I did not think we would accomplish that day, but we did!

We’re in the business of business.

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What was the most valuable benefit to you from your BLI experience? One of the benefits was, of course, the opportunity to learn more about the community and what it has to offer. Even living here my entire life, I was surprised many times about what we have and what organizations are doing in this community. The other big benefit is the people that I met in my class and the people that I continue to meet through the BLI Alumni Association. What “nugget of wisdom” do you have for your fellow BLI alum? Take advantage of what the BLI Alumni Association has to offer. I reconnected with the Alumni Association a couple of years ago. It has been great to attend the Leadership Day events and learn more about some of the businesses and organizations in our community just as we did when we were going through the program.

Each week, the Greater Binghamton Chamber randomly selects a chamber member business, which is named “Business of the Week”. The business is spotlighted for one business week (M-F). The “Business of the Week” receives: a personal visit from Chamber representatives, the week-long display of a stylish, prominent sign that formally announces their recognition, photo opportunities and an announcement on the home page of the Chamber’s website. Our “Business of the Week” program, sponsored by Visions Federal Credit Union, is another opportunity to show our appreciation to Chamber members for supporting the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce and investing in our community, as well as for Chamber staff to better familiarize ourselves with our members. We want to learn more about their company, how it fits in to our regional community, and how we can best serve their business.

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June 17 – 21, 2013

June 24 – 28, 2013

July 1 – 5, 2013

June 10 – 14, 2013 Gary’s U-Pull-It, Inc. Gary’s U-Pull It opened it’s doors in 1979. Gary’s U-Pull It is a self-service automotive recycling yard. That means our customers come to us looking for used parts for their vehicle. They enter our yard, which is stocked with over 2,000 vehicles arranged by manufacturer, find the part they need and pull it themselves. Gary’s also purchases unwanted vehicles. Customers receive a quote by calling in or filling out an online pickup form. We then pick up their unwanted vehicle and pay them for it. All of the vehicles that pass through Gary’s U-Pull It are processed on a state-of-the-art Fluid Removal System.

June 17 – 21, 2013 Stantec Stantec began operations in Binghamton in 1998 and represents a team of architects, engineers, and other design professionals focused on public and private clients in higher education, science and technology, industrial, and manufacturing facilities. Our team works for a number of local clients— from Binghamton University and Cornell to Corning Inc. and Norwich Pharmaceuticals—as well as for companies and institutions all over the world, designing everything from highly technical industrial plants to sleek, modern college teaching and research facilities. While our staff works on projects across the globe, they still keep themselves rooted in the Greater Binghamton community. In fact, a number of our architects and engineers graduated from Binghamton University and now get the opportunity to design new buildings and resources at their alma mater, including the university’s new Engineering and Science Center and Center of Excellence. Being a member of the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce is one more way we stay connected to our community. We are a local business with local employees so remaining a part of the area’s business fabric is important to us. June 24 – 28, 2013 Riley Maintenance Systems, Inc. Founded in 1999 in Johnson City, Riley Maintenance Systems, Inc. (RMS) is a privately owned corporation. Because of rapid and successful growth, the company bought, renovated and moved into its current building in Endwell, NY, on October 1, 2003. Employment has grown in 14 years and now includes outside sales, a complete service department, operations, warehouse and transportation personnel. Employees at RMS represent over 125 years of experience in sales, service and distribution

in the Jan/San industry. We continually seek new salespeople to expand service and territories. All employees participate in sales meetings and are required to view all manufacturers training materials. Our clients range from businesses and manufacturing, schools, churches, health care facilities and any other organization that has an interest in maintaining their facility as a clean and healthy environment for their customers and employees. Among our many vendor partners are Betco, PortionPac, 3M, Triple S, Unger, von Drehle and Pro-Team. These manufacturers are eager to work with RMS in training and educating both new employees and customers in cutting edge cleaning technology. The large number of products that are provided by these vendors and sold by RMS include paper products for restrooms, cleaning chemicals used on floors, walls and windows, and cleaning equipment for carpet, tile and concrete. “Everything for cleaning.” We constantly work on new, innovative programs that include green products, training and vendor managed inventory. RMS representatives also provide cleaning and building maintenance training and consultation to the many organizations that we service throughout the Southern Tier. RMS is successful because we focus on cleaning systems only and have our client’s end results in mind. A main focus for Riley Maintenance Systems is to provide sustainable solutions for our clientele. This can be attained by using any of the large number of Green Seal certified products that we have available. We focus on these products because they are proven to be effective and safer for the environment as a whole. Sustainability is very important to RMS and to most of our clients. Riley Maintenance Systems understands the importance of being involved

in the Greater Binghamton community. Twice a year, RMS assists a local church with their clothing drive by helping to load and transport the clothing in one of our trucks. RMS also makes a variety of donations to various local causes and charities in Broome County. Employees of RMS have individual participation in the community as well; including involvement in the board of directors of Good Shepherd Communities, as well as with the local chapter of certified high school football officials. Riley Maintenance Systems understands the importance of keeping business in our local community and the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce helps us to do so. It provides many opportunities for the company to network and service other companies based in Broome County. Most small and locally owned businesses prefer to deal with other hometown businesses to keep people employed here and the revenue local.

For the past 24 years, Gary’s has partnered with Don’s Automotive Mall and local SADD chapters to promote safety on Prom Night. Together they have given away 48 cars to encourage students to stay substance-free on Prom Night. Gary’s is a proud supporter of CHOW, the Danielle House and the Southern Tier Red Cross. They regularly host local fire departments who use their vehicles to practice life-saving drills. Gary’s is also a proud sponsor of local racing. They have been sponsoring local drivers and racetracks since they opened their doors! The Beagell family has a long history of automotive recycling. Gary’s father, Don Beagell, Sr., opened Don’s Automotive Mall in 1949. We enjoy receiving the Chamber newsletter, which is helpful in keeping us up to date on new companies coming into the area or old ones that are trying to survive, both of which help to keep our economy in this area growing! It is also helpful to see the types of businesses that are striving to keep our population and younger generations in the area!

July 1 – 5, 2013 Staples – The Office Superstore, Vestal Staples was founded in 1986, the Vestal location was opened in 1998. Staples provides everything small business needs to succeed. Full copy and print marketing products and services. All the technology related products and services you need to stay up to date. Any products you need regardless of your chosen profession are available through our retail stores or on line at our in store Staples.com kiosks. Staples is the largest office products retailer in the world, and second largest on line retailer in the world. Being a member of the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce has given us the opportunity to truly be an active partner in building relationships with small businesses and helping them succeed.

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2013 Greater Binghamton Career Fair Attracts Hundreds of Job Seekers to BCC Ice Center; Resume Database Available to Companies Broome Community College hosted the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce’s Annual June Career Fair in their Ice Center on Friday, June 21, 2013. 52 employers took part in this event and were kept busy all day with a steady flow of job seekers. The New York State Department of Labor estimated between 500 and 600 people came through the doors seeking a variety of positions. Broome Tioga Workforce folks collected resumes that will be entered into a database that all Career Fair employers will have access to after the event. Companies that were not able to participate in the Career Fair may purchase the database from the Chamber: $100 for members; $200 for non-members. Two excellent workshops were offered by the Department of Labor: “Job Applications & Interviewing Techniques” and “Resume Tips & Techniques”. Resume critiques were also offered to the job seekers and many took advantage of that free service. Employers were asked about their experience at this year’s Career Fair: Joyce Knapik, General Manager of Equinox said “I thought the Career Fair was very well attended by quality applicants” Debra Reardon of United Healthcare Community Plan said: “Top notch participation with employers and attendees” Jeff Greenblott of Colonial Voluntary Benefits had this to say: “The Career Fair proved to be very worthwhile and successful for us!” Adecco Branch manager, Megan O’Malley said: “We were busy from start to finish, which was perfect!” The annual Greater Binghamton Career Fair is a community-wide event that brings the business community and the potential employee faceto-face in one convenient venue. The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the following organizations in our community for making this event so successful, including:

Our Sponsor:

We extend our sincere thanks to the following employers/organizations for their participation: • ACCO Brands • ACHIEVE • Adecco Staffing • AMETEK Aerospace & Defense • Army National Guard-NYS • AXA Advisors, LLC • Baden-Powell Council, BSA • BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York • Broome Community College • Broome-Tioga BOCES • Broome-Tioga Workforce /NYS Dept. of Labor • Colonial Voluntary Benefits - Southern Tier • Combined Insurance • Custom Systems Integration Inc. • Delta Engineers, Architects, & Land Surveyors, PC • Elmira Business Institute • Endicott Research Group, Inc. • Equinox Broadcasting • Felchar Manufacturing • Fidelis Health Care • Finger Lakes School of Massage • First Investors Corporation • First Student • FrieslandCampina USA LP • Handicapped Children's Association • James E. Leonard, CPA, PLLC • Lourdes Hospital • Maines Paper & Food Service, Inc. • Manleys Mighty Mart • McIntosh Laboratory Inc. • Mirabito Energy Products • National Tractor Trailer School • NCI • Opportunities for Broome • PepsiCo: Frito Lay • Press & Sun-Bulletin Media • RealtyUSA • RGIS Inventory Specialists • Ridley-Lowell Business & Technical Institute • SAGE Truck Driving School • SCORE • Sodexo • Staffworks • Stafkings • The Raymond Corporation • Town Square Media - WAAL/WHWK/WWYL/WNBF/WYOS • UHS • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan • Upstate Training • Visions Federal Credit Union • West Asset Management/West • Willow Run Foods

Looking for Employees? Our Partners: Broome Tioga Workforce/ NYS Department of Labor Equinox Broadcasting News Channel 34 Army National Guard Broome Tioga BOCES

As a service to those companies that were not able to participate in the June Career Fair but are in need of employees, you may purchase access to the database created from the 400+ resumes collected at the Career Fair. Cost: Chamber members: $100.00 // Non-members: $200.00 For more information, please contact Debby Evans, Project and Event Coordinator at (607) 772-8863 ext. 317 or [email protected].

Meier Supply Co., Inc. celebrated the Grand Opening of their new location at 275 Corporate Parkway in Conklin with a Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

TJ Powdercoaters Inc. / TJ Sign Solutions celebrated the Grand Opening of their new building and “green technology” with a Ribbon Cutting & Open House on Thursday, June 27, 2013.

Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park celebrated the completion of Phase 1 of “Rezoovation” with a Ribbon Cutting on July 10, 2013. The Leopard’s Spot Snack Shack, New World Tropics rainforest building, penguin viewing area, and the arrival of two new tigers and an Amur leopard have enhanced the visitor’s experience at the zoo. Long-time Zoo volunteer, “Aggie” did the honors of cutting the ribbon!

Catholic Charities of Broome County commemorated their Grand Re-Opening of their beautifully expanded and renovated building at 232 Main Street in Binghamton with a Ribbon Cutting on July 11, 2013.

On July 12, 2013, Vestal Coal House celebrated their Grand Opening with a Ribbon Cutting & Open House. They are located at the beginning of the Rail Trail in Vestal.

It was a family affair at the Ribbon Cutting ceremony on July 16, 2013 to celebrate the Grand Opening of Grace In Motion Physical Therapy, PLLC! They are located at 1500 Vestal Parkway East, Suite 103A.

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Convention & Events Schedule August • September • October 2013

Entrepreneurs Know No Age Limits As America’s 77 million baby boomers begin contemplating retirement, many are finding that slowing down is the last thing they want to do. Indeed, they’re seeking outlets for their experience, energy, and drive that will be personally and financially rewarding, while also providing the flexibility and direction they might not have enjoyed during their previous careers. Sound a lot like owning a small business? It should. Statistics show that of the nation’s 10.9 million self-employed workers, the largest category, 25 percent, is boomers aged 45 to 54. In 2006, the number of self-employed persons aged 65 and older totaled 781,000—a 19-percent increase in just six years. As with entrepreneurship at any other age, a boomer’s entrepreneurial direction has many influences, such as interests, knowledge, location, financial resources, and personality. Some may relish the challenge of building a new business, even to the point of working as many hours as they did before retiring. Others may prefer pursuing an enterprise with more limited hours, allowing them to make the most of that long-awaited leisure time. Fortunately, there’s a growing range of resources designed to help boomers pursue second careers as entrepreneurs. For example, the self-employed section of AARP’s Web site, www.aarp.org, helps those approaching retirement weigh second career opportunities as consulting and franchise ownership. Mature Resources at www. matureresources.org, an online magazine that covers a wide range of issues related to aging, contains a business section with articles related to over-50 entrepreneurs, as well as a business directory. Marketing consultant Andrea J. Stenberg has created the baby boomer entrepreneur blog at thebabyboomerentrepreneur.com, which provides small business marketing strategies and motivation aimed at aspiring 40-plus entrepreneurs build new businesses. Another multifaceted information resource is All Business at www.allbusiness.com, an online service that helps address real-world business questions and presents practical solutions. All Business provides articles and directories for aspiring small business owners, as well as a section dedicated to analyzing boomer marketing and demographic trends. Similarly, the Learning Center page of My New Venture at www.mynewventure.com/learning_center has a section specifically for retirement-bound boomers. For women eyeing a post-retirement career in small business, the TIP$, or Turning Ideas into Profits, Mid-Life Women’s Business Community offers free information, tools, support and networking opportunities. Their website is www.tipscommunity.com. Entrepreneurs of any age can profit from experience, which is why they should contact SCORE “Counselors to America’s Small Business.” If you would like to discuss this topic or business planning, business growth strategies or a specific business issue, contact SCORE® “For the Life of Your Business.” To contact the Greater Binghamton SCORE Chapter 217 for assistance call 607-772-8860 or 1-800 -920-6972. You may also contact SCORE® for person to person counseling appointments at the above telephone numbers. If you are already in business onsite assistance is also available. The Greater Binghamton SCORE® Chapter 217 website is found at www.greaterbinghamtonscore.org . The national SCORE® website is found at www.score.org or sign up for email counseling at www.score.org

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SCORE Offers August Workshop on “Know Your Banker” The Binghamton Chapter of SCORE is offering to the public a Success Through Knowing Your Business workshop, Thursday, August 8, 2013, from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the Broome County Public Library, 185 Court Street, Binghamton NY. Topics to be covered: “Know Your Banker” • What should I be looking for when choosing a bank? • Why should I get to know the bank officer where I bank? • How do I prepare to get business credit? • How can online banking assist me in managing my business? Presenter: James Julian, SCORE Mentor and Banking Professional For more information, call (607) 217-4628. To register, go directly to www.greaterbinghamtonscore.org (left margin, tab “Workshops”). A registration fee of $25 is required.

   
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August and Labor Day are the unofficial signals that summer is coming to an end but there are still so many fun things on the calendar we hope you join in! August 2-4 marks the 29th Annual Spiedie Fest & Balloon Rally Expo. Experience hot air balloons and the smell of spiedies cooking on the grill fill the air. There will be music, games, arts & crafts, spiedie cooking contests, antique cars, and refreshments. The event will be held at the Otsiningo Park in Binghamton. Downtown Binghamton is always bustling on First Fridays (August 2 & September 6). The Gorgeous Washington’s First Friday Art Walk fills the streets of downtown Binghamton with art, music, food and fun! The Dick’s Sporting Goods Open will be held in August this year, on August 16-19. This year’s field is shaping up to be one of the best ever and also features Tim McGraw in concert on Friday night. The Annual Teddy Bear Artist Invitational takes place at the DoubleTree by Hilton Binghamton on August 22-24 with leading teddy bear and soft sculpture artists from around the world rally at this show and sale. The month ends with the 39th Annual Reunion of the Southern Tier Antique Gas & Steam Engine Association and Chris Thater Memorial Races. On August 23-25 you can step back in time and see antique engines and antique tractors in the Town Park in Maine. The 24 and 25 will be filled with the thrill and excitement of professional cyclist and 5-K runners as well as a music festival at the Chris Thater Memorial Races. This is the 30th year that Greater Binghamton will host this event featuring elite cyclists and runners. Labor Day weekend is August 30-September 2. Take a ride on a carousel or attend the traditional Johnson City Field Days. The summer ends with a bang with a spectacular fireworks display. But wait ~ there’s more! The Binghamton Mets have several “home stands” including Labor Day weekend. The “Treasures of the Vault” exhibit continues at Roberson Museum & Science Center. There is also the 6th Annual Gusto! Festival in Little Italy, summer concerts, the Garlic Festival and so much more. If you want to make the season last a little longer, there are some great events in September. The Zoo Brew (14); Window on the Arts! Music & Art Festival (14); Binghamton Restaurant Week (17-26); Endicott Apple Festival (21); and the Two Rivers Fine Arts & Crafts Festival (21-22). For a complete calendar of events, please go to our website www.VisitBinghamton.org, and click on the Calendar of Events.

Approximate # of Overnight Visitors

Event

August 2 – 4

Spiedie Fest & Balloon Rally

1,500

August 2 – 4

BCANY Hoops Festival

August 5 – 11

US Golf Local League (USGLL) Annual Championship

August 5 – 12

American Powerboat Association Stock & Modified Outboard National

350

August 9 – 11

Unadilla Valley Grand Prix Pro National Motocross

400

August 13 – 18

Dick’s Sporting Goods Open Champions Tour

August 16 – 18

Susquehanna Kennel Club Conformation Show

150

August 16 – 18

Broome-Tioga Sports Center ATV Only

250

August 22 – 24

Teddy Bear Artist Show & Sale

600

August 23 – 25

Susque-Nango Kennel Club AKC Agility Trials

200

August 23 – 25

Chris Thater Memorial Races

800

August 26 – 30

Chenango Ice Rink Youth Hockey Summer Camps

September 6 – 8

BAGSAI Softball Tournament Fall College Showcase

400 50

2,500

50 500

September 10 – 12 Security Mutual Life Insurance Advanced Marketing Seminar

200

September 13 – 15 BAGSAI Softball Tournament College Invitational

550

September 13 – 15 Broome-Tioga Sports Center ATV Only

100

September 14 – 15 Broome-Tioga Sports Center Kawasaki Team Green NYS Motocross

200

September 20 – 21 NY District of the Assembly of God HonorBound Men’s Convention 500 September 20 – 22 BAGSAI Softball Tournament 14U/12U Fall Round-Up

450

September 26 – 27 BU of Continuing Education McNair Scholarship Group Conference 100 September 27 – 29 BAGSAI Softball Tournament 16U/18U Fall Round-Up

450

October 3 – 5

Vestal Sertoma Club District Annual Meeting (Canada,NY & PA)

100

October 4 – 6

BAGSAI Softball Tournament 12U/14U Pre-Columbus Day

450

October 4 – 6

Broome-Tioga Sports Center ATV Only

100

October 8 – 9

Electronics Packaging Symposium

100

October 11 – 13

BU Homecoming Weekend & Hall Of Fame Weekend

450

October 12 – 14

Amvets

150

October 15 – 17

Greater Binghamton College Day

225

October 16 – 19

NYS Order of the Eastern Star 2013 Annual Convention

700

October 24 – 26

Lions Leadership Institute

50

October 24 – 26

Lions Club of New York & Bermuda, Inc. Council Meetings

50

October 25 – 27

Binghamton University Family Weekend

1,000

Convention Scoreboard 2013 Convention & Events Scheduled For Convention & Events Through Total out-of-town visitors Through TOTAL DOLLARS THROUGH 2013

August 12 August 96 August 41,660 August $16,090,415

If you are interested in offering discounts and becoming part of our Give Away List sent to Meeting & Event Planners, please contact the Greater Binghamton Convention & Visitors Bureau at 772-8860. Meeting & Event Planners are sent offerings 90 days in advance.

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Good News The George A. and Margaret Mee Charitable Foundation has donated up to $1,000 to the Outreach to Caregivers of Persons with Alzheimer’s or Dementia (“O.C.P.A.D”) program, co-sponsored by Faith In Action Volunteers of the Broome County Council of Churches and the Alzheimer’s Association Central New York Chapter. The program offers training for volunteers and support to family caregivers who provide respite care to caregivers in the homes of persons with Alzheimer’s and dementia.  The program, which is also supported financially by a grant from the Women’s Fund of the Community Foundation for South Central New York, includes a focus on senior women in our region, including its rural areas. At a press conference held June 18, Binghamton Mayor Matthew T. Ryan, together with famed major league baseball player Jim “Mudcat” Grant and representatives from six charitable organizations, joined Security Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York in teeing up for a wave of four summer initiatives benefiting the community:  Downtown summer flower baskets, the 12th Annual All-Star Golf Tournament to be held August 29, a $2,500 donation to the JDRF Central New York Chapter, and a $2,500 donation to the Southern Chapter of the American Red Cross.  At the press conference, Mayor Ryan also confirmed he will be proclaiming the week of September 8 – 13 to be “Security Mutual Week” in Downtown Binghamton in recognition of the company’s many contributions to the city. The Young Woman’s Christian Association (YWCA) of Binghamton will be awarded $2,000 as the result of a partnership with Binghamton University’s Strategic Leadership class and Manley’s Mighty Mart. The Manley’s Service Learning Project partners with teams of Binghamton University students, acting as management consultants, with not-forprofit organizations. Top honors went to the Quantum Consulting team, who were selected for the appropriateness and implementable nature of their recommendations. The team, consisting of Jacob Bogossian, Jared Helfand, Bryanna Merrill, Krysti Stratton, and Jianbo Zuo, spent 12 weeks and 900 hours working with the YWCA, which offers a variety of emergency and long-term housing programs, childcare, and other services to women and families in Broome County.

A.V.R.E. CEO Robert K. Hanye announced that he plans to retire effective December 31, 2013. Hanye joined A.V.R.E, then known as the Blind Work Association, in February 1999 after many years at National Industries for the Blind.  During his tenure, Hanye led a

successful capital campaign that moved the agency from its Washington Street location to a larger, more modern facility at 174 Court Street. He guided A.V.R.E. through a period of sustained growth and enhancement of its employment and services for people of all ages who have a vision disability.

The Boeing Company has selected BAE Systems to provide the spoiler control electronics for the new Boeing 737 MAX. The successful outcome of this competitive procurement was largely driven by the BAE Systems team’s ability to demonstrate a system that showed technical readiness and reduced development risk when introduced on the Boeing 737 MAX. BAE Systems’ relationship with Boeing has evolved over the last six decades, from developing the first weapon control for the F-4 jet fighter to providing avionics and control subsystems for commercial and military Boeing airplanes. A recipient of Boeing’s 2011 Supplier of the Year Pathfinder Award, the company provides a large range of products on Boeing airplanes and General Electric engines. The Broadway Theatre League would like to congratulate Albert Nocciolino, President of the Broadway Theatre League and co-founder of the IPN (Independent Presenters Network) and the cast of KINKY BOOTS on their Tony Award for Best Musical. From Grammy® Awardwinning pop icon Cyndi Lauper and fourtime Tony Award® winner Harvey Fierstein comes the exhilarating new musical KINKY BOOTS, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell. Computer Emergency Room welcomes Ryan Caminiti to their network support staff.  Ryan has several years’ experience in the IT field and is CompTIA; A+ and Network + certified.  Ryan’s primary focus will be business to business computer network support.  Paul J. Sweeney, a partner in the Binghamton law firm of Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP, retired as a colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve on July 1. At a retirement ceremony held at the Pentagon on June 28, Sweeney was awarded the Legion of Merit by Robert D. Hogue, the Counsel for the Commandant of the Marine Corps. Sweeney had more than twenty-nine years of active and reserve service in the Marine Corps, including a combat deployment to Fallujah, Iraq. Sweeney’s other personal

awards include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal and the Meritorious Service Medal (two awards). Sweeney is the co-leader of Coughlin & Gerhart’s Labor & Employment Law Practice Group and he represents public and private sector employers throughout New York State. Jesse Wheeler, a partner with Davidson, Fox and Company was a presenter at The Business Development Workshop, on May 7. The Workshop was offered by the Binghamton Local Development Corporation as a free workshop on Best Practices for starting and maintaining a small business. Jesse spoke about: The importance of proper tax information; record-keeping and CPA hiring; obtaining your EIN; determining your federal, state and local tax obligations; an overview of New York State and City of Binghamton tax guides as well as tips for hiring an accountant including the necessity of advising and balancing of personal and business needs Davidson, Fox and Company was a sponsor of the Community Foundation Women’s Fund breakfast on June 6. Catherine Maliwacki, Jennifer Stone, Andrea Myers, Tera Stanton, Jamie Atkinson and Rebecca Henry all attended the 8th annual breakfast where they listened to Jennifer Wegmann speak with a program titled: “It’s Time to Mobilize: Girls, Body Image and the Need for Real Life Role Models.” Davidson, Fox and Company was a sponsor of the Greater Binghamton Chamber Classic held on June 12 at En-Joie Golf Course and is also excited to become a sponsor of the Greater Binghamton Futbol Club which is a part of the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) On June 28 Davidson, Fox and Company welcomed Andrea Myers as their newest staff accountant. Andrea received a BS in Accounting from Binghamton University in 2012 and a MS in Accounting from Binghamton University in 2013. While at Binghamton, Andrea worked in the Vice President for Administration’s office doing financial planning and analysis for the University. Davidson, Fox and Company welcomes new staff accountant Russell Monteith. Russell graduated from Vestal High School and from Binghamton University with his Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Masters of Accounting. Delta Engineers, Architects, & Land Surveyors, P.C. (Delta) Survey and Mapping Group won a first place award in the Civil/Survey category and a second place award in the Building/Heritage

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Good News category at the 2013 HxGN World Wide High Definition Laser Scanner (HDS) Users Conference Plan Contest held recently in Las Vegas, NV. Plans were judged on creativity, completeness, usefulness and overall appearance. The conference organizers noted that this was the first time that a single firm had won multiple awards at the same conference. Delta Engineers, Architects, & Land Surveyors, P.C. (Delta) Survey & Mapping Group was an award winner at the 2013 New York State Association of Professional Land Surveyors (NYSAPLS) “Surveyors Got Talent” Map Contest held in January 2013. Delta was awarded first place in five out of the possible eight award categories at that conference. These submissions were judged by a four person panel based on compliance with the Code of Practice as published by NYSAPLS: scoring was based on originality, overall appearance, title, and lettering. Delta received first place in the ALTA, Lot Survey/CADD, Miscellaneous Map, Subdivision Plan/CADD, and Topographic Survey/CADD categories. Mr. Michael Ebert has joined Delta Engineers, Architects, & Land Surveyors, P.C. as a Senior Project Architect in Delta’s Facilities Group. His primary duties include predesign, space programming, quality control of the design function, client interaction, contract documents, cost estimating, project management, technical supervision, and quality assurance. Mr. Ebert previously served as Project Manager for a wide range of facility design and renovation projects for the New York State Office of General Services. Mr. Michael Drobak has joined Delta Engineers, Architects, & Land Surveyors, P.C. as an Industrial Hygienist Technician in Delta’s Environmental Group. He is responsible for asbestos project monitoring, air sample collection, indoor air quality evaluations, industrial hygiene investigations, hazardous material sampling, and OSHA compliance adherence. Mr. John Muniak, ASP has joined Delta Engineers, Architects, & Land Surveyors, P.C. as an Industrial Hygienist Technician in Delta’s Environmental Group. He is responsible for asbestos project monitoring, air sample collection, indoor air quality evaluations, industrial hygiene investigations, hazardous material sampling, and OSHA compliance adherence. Gerri Harrison & the team at Ever Evolving Enterprises are excited to welcome their new clients from Robert Smith’s Income Tax Preparation. They

are sorry to see Bob leave the area but are grateful for Bob’s trust and wish him all the very best in his retirement. They look forward to assisting the new clients with their tax preparation needs. They were grateful to all that attended the June Open House, taking an opportunity to meet the Ever Evolving Enterprises team. The Family & Children’s Society congratulates HHA Nora Herz as Aide of the 2nd Quarter 2013. Nora has provided 22 years of competent and compassionate care to Home Care clients since 1991. In her earlier years with the agency, Nora would travel any distance to provide overnight care and is still willing to help out occasionally. The Family & Children’s Society knows they can count on Nora to be there on time and ready to work. The agency is very grateful for all her years of tireless dedication to the Home Care mission and for providing excellent care to the elderly and disabled in our community. Family Planning of South Central New York is pleased to introduce their new Director of Development, Mary Robinson. Previously, she worked at Family Enrichment Network in Johnson City as their Director of Program Development. Mary also teaches evening Political Science courses at SUNY Cortland and has a long background in higher education. She looks forward to raising money to support the valuable health care and educational services Family Planning provides throughout our community. First Niagara Financial Group (NASDAQ: FNFG) announced that it has named Larry Harris, Area Retail Sales Manager for the Binghamton area. Harris will provide leadership to First Niagara’s local branch network, which consists of 14 branches throughout the Southern Tier. “Larry has shown remarkable leadership ability,” said Lena Prohaska, First Niagara Regional Banking Director. “He has extensive banking experience with a keen knowledge of the Binghamton area; we are thrilled to have him take a leadership role in the Binghamton area.” Harris brings 27 years of banking experience primarily concentrated in sales management to his new role. He was previously a Business Banking lender for First Niagara’s Binghamton team. GHS Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Kevin Kelly. Kelly joined GHS in the spring of 2011 and has recently been promoted to IS Manager where he oversees the daily operations of GHS’ information systems, including overseeing the IS staff, managing the network, GHS’ defenses,

and safeguarding assets by planning and implementing disaster recovery and backup procedures, information security and control structures. The Good Shepherd Communities Foundation is pleased to announce and welcome Terry CorteseGreen as its newlyappointed Executive Director. Terry brings over twenty years of experience in the philanthropy field, having worked on capital campaigns, major donor relations, annual appeals, direct giving, event planning and grant writing. Michael Keenan, President and CEO of Good Shepherd Communities, remarked that the Foundation is fortunate to have attracted an individual with Terry’s experience, values and dedication and he looks forward to her impact on the continuation of the excellent services Good Shepherd provides to the seniors of our community.

A Press Conference Celebration was held at The Goodwill Theatre building at 36 Willow Street, on Wednesday June 26 announcing the opening of its doors for guided tours. Following demolition of two non-historic buildings in the fall of 2011, Goodwill Theatre has now completed further stabilization of the exterior of the Goodwill Theatre building and most important; the cleanup of the interior. Goodwill Theatre Inc. will begin scheduling guided Tours for the general public this summer and fall. They are interested in gathering stories from former patrons and employees of the Goodwill Theatre. Homewood Suites by Hilton Binghamton/Vestal was recently selected as the Spirit of Homewood Suites Winner for the first quarter of 2013. Nothing slips through the cracks when Maury Duffy, the General Manger, is on duty. He eliminated the “not me” syndrome by taking ownership of all challenges, and encouraging his team to do the same. Maury makes everyone “Be at home” by welcoming newcomers with a personal note and putting up special displays that celebrate diversity. Maury has built a team that speaks 19 different languages and makes sure they are available to guests that need them. Hulbert Engineering and Land Surveying, DPC has been selected as the Second Place winner in the Topographic Maps Category of the 2013 National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) Map/Plat Design Competition.  The winning Topographic Map was created for the Village of Port Dickinson Municipal Building

project where it won First Place for Boundary/Topographic and Viewer’s Choice in the New York State Association of Professional Land Surveyors (NYSAPLS) contest.  After the New York State competition all winners were entered into the National Map Plat Design Competition which was administered by the NSPS.  Tioga County Legislature has entrusted ICS Solutions Group with finding ways to make the county’s IT operations more efficient, accessible and transparent. ICS Solutions Group began working with the county June 1. The company operates as a seamless extension of existing operations, and makes technology recommendations based on the best interest of its clients. Often, it is difficult for small businesses and governments to take a gestalt-style approach to their technology systems: new servers, workstations and networks are added as the need arises without examining the most efficient and cohesive overall structure. Keystone Associates Architects, Engineers and Surveyors, LLC, an architectural, engineering and surveying firm, is pleased to announce its newest Professional Engineer, Joseph E. Caza, III, P.E. To become a licensed professional engineer, one must pass an eight-hour exam of engineering design principles. In order to qualify to take the exam, the applicant must acquire four years of professional design experience under a licensed professional engineer after passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam which also has specific experience and educational requirements. Mr. Caza has 6 years experience in structural engineering and project management for a wide variety of projects that include Education (K-12 and Higher Education), Commercial, Institutional, Residential, Healthcare and International sectors. Lattner Enterprises has Good News. McDonald’s Monopoly® runs for a limited time this August. Also in August they will continue serving recent menu additions: the Quarter Pounder Deluxe, the Quarter Pounder Bacon & Cheese, and the Quarter Pounder Bacon Habanero Ranch. They are also continuing McDonald’s® After Midnight, between Midnight and 4:00 AM, patrons can now order many breakfast/regular menu combinations. Finally, they would like to remind you about our other recent menu additions: Premium Chicken McWrap, Egg White Delight McMuffin, and Blueberry Pomegranate Smoothie! Kelly Ludwig, a photographer and Studio Manager at Prestige Portraits by Lifetouch in Vestal, has been selected as a Best of Category winner for the 2013 Lifetouch Chairman’s Photographic Award. Kelly was recognized for this

achievement at Lifetouch’s annual summer meetings in July. The award is given to individuals who demonstrate the highest level of photographic quality at Lifetouch. Over 250 photographers around the country submitted photos to be considered for the award this year. The award winners are selected by the Lifetouch Photographic Council, which is comprised of individuals at top of the photographic industry. Kelly has worked as a studio photographer for 12 years. Lourdes Medical Staff recently presented the Golden Stethoscope Awards, which are given to members of the medical staff in the areas of Clinical Excellence, Education, Leadership and Teamwork. Providers are nominated by their peers and co-workers. The award recipients are: Clinical Excellence/Education – Mark Walker, MD; Leadership – Umar Hardi, MD; Teamwork – Arvin Aranda, MD; Allied Health Award - Dorene Aleccia, FNP Honorable Mention: Clinical Excellence/ Education: Timothy Howland, MD; Teamwork: Michael Barrett, MD, Steven Hassig, MD, and Michael Lavin, MD Lourdes has received the American Heart Association’s “Get With The GuidelinesStroke” Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award demonstrates Lourdes’ commitment to quality care for stroke patients and success in implementing a higher standard of care by ensuring that stroke patients receive treatment according to nationally accepted guidelines. “Get With The Guidelines–Stroke” helps Lourdes’ staff develop and implement acute and secondary prevention guideline processes to improve patient care and outcomes. The program provides hospitals with a web-based patient management tool, best practice discharge protocols and standing orders, along with a robust registry and real-time benchmarking capabilities to track performance. The Mirabito Natural Gas division of Mirabito Energy Products has announced the appointment of Mr. David Lundeen as Vice-President. Mr. Lundeen has served as a Director in Niagara Mohawk’s Nuclear Division, as a Regional Manager for the Hess Corporation and most recently as Vice President/Supply for Energetix/ NYSEG Solutions. Positive LifeForce is proud to announce that they will be raising money for Mosquito Nets for children in Uganda. These nets are only $4 each, but play a very important role in disease prevention. They also want to welcome their new Apprentice Trainer Jamie Ash to the Positive LifeForce team. On June 26, Broome County Executive Debra Preston recently recognized Good News ~ continued on page 16

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Good News Good News ~ continued from page 15 ~ Security Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York as a Pillar of the Community, presenting the company with a citation for its outstanding services, dedication to the community, and investment in the area’s workforce. Security Mutual was one of 11 local organizations sponsoring display pillars at the Greater Binghamton Airport to show visitors the area’s premier organizations. Security Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York has announced the availability of its Security Mutual Life Customized UL4U™ universal life insurance policy and the Chronic Illness Benefit Rider in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, North Dakota and South Dakota. This life insurance product is now available in 48 jurisdictions, including New York.  UL4U offers living and legacy benefits, premium flexibility, cash value growth opportunities and death benefit guarantees. The CIBR permits the policyowner to accelerate a portion of the policy’s death benefit in the event the insured has a chronic illness.  For more information, visit Security Mutual’s website at www.smlny. com. Product availability and features may vary by state. (Policy Form Series 2110, 2104, IO-9334 and IO-9335)   Shumaker Consulting Engineering & Land Surveying, P.C. proudly announces that The American Council of Engineering Companies of New York (ACEC NY) inducted a new slate of officers and directors at the association’s annual spring luncheon on June 12 at the Union League Club in New York City. All officers’ and directors’ terms begin on July 1. Linda Shumaker, P.E., President and Managing Principal of Shumaker Consulting Engineering & Land Surveying, P.C. (SCE) is the new chair. Ms. Shumaker brings to the position 35 years of civil engineering experience. Following in her father’s footsteps, she became managing partner of the firm he established in 1956, reincorporating in 1992 as a Women Owned Business Enterprise. Upgrades to the Southern Tier HealthLink (STHL) Community PACS Viewer became available in June, that will assist greater care coordination for patients in our community. Authorized users of the STHL Clinical Web Portal have convenient access to these new features of the STHL Community PACS Viewera zero footprint viewer that provides diagnostic quality images without any additional required logins or downloads. The all new Collaboration Tool allows real-time image collaboration between multiple care professionals within a health information exchange (HIE) community in just a single click. This new feature of the viewer facilitates remote consultations

by providing fluid image review and full access to image manipulation tools to an unlimited amount of users per session. Providers now can simultaneously access and review the image together. Susan A. Wheeler, President/CEO of The Star Group, Inc., was recently appointed by Governor Cuomo to serve as a member of the Behavioral Health Services Advisory Council of New York State. A long-time mental health advocate, Ms. Wheeler also presides as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Mental Health Association of New York State, and is a member of the Broome County Mental Health Subcommittee. She formerly served as Chair of the Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier, as well as Chair of Small Businesses for Timothy’s Law in New York State and was instrumental in the passage of that mental health parity legislation.

Tioga State Bank is pleased to announce that Anne McKenna and Joseph B. Meagher have joined the bank’s Board of Directors. Anne McKenna, the bank’s Senior Vice President of Finance & Control and Chief Financial Officer, started at TSB in 1997. She has worked in the Investments, Operations, Technology, Compliance and Finance departments. Anne is currently responsible for investments, accounting & reporting, technology & operations, and compliance. She holds a BAA in Public Accounting and is a member of the American Institute of CPAs, New York State Society of CPAs, Independent Bankers Association of New York State, Independent Community Bankers of America and Financial Managers Society. Joseph B. Meagher is the managing partner at Thomas, Collison, Meagher & Seiden, Attorneys at Law, Endicott NY. He has served on Tioga State Bank’s Broome Business Development Board for the last four years. Joseph is also the Town Justice for the Town of Vestal and past president of the Broome County Bar Association. Also serving on Tioga State Bank’s Board of Director’s are Robert Fisher, Jean Fisher, Ralph Kelsey, William Ransom III, Senator Thomas Libous, Ronald Dougherty, Edward Jackson, Jr., and Luciano Piccirilli.

UHS and the Dick’s Sporting Goods Open are presenting a special event for all

women golfers on August 12. Featuring the legendary queen of the LPGA, Nancy Lopez, it will be an afternoon of free exhibits on women’s health with raffles and prizes followed by a free golf clinic with tips and advice from Nancy Lopez herself. With the help of Riger Marketing and Communications, UHS will be reaching out to women golfers in the Greater Binghamton area via TV, radio, online and more.

On May 16, United Methodist Homes Corporate Office staff celebrating service anniversaries were honored at a luncheon. Congratulations to: 20 Years: Chris Felter, Resident Accounts Specialist; Peggy Jones, Cash Manager; Chet Lowrie, VicePresident of Building Management. 10 Years: Sue Morrow, Network Manager; Randy Reynolds, Vice-President of Information Technology. 5 Years: Sarah Soden, Director of Marketing and Public Relations. 1 Year: Don Prutisto, Compliance Officer; Joe Quanne, Technical Support Specialist. United Methodist Homes recently recognized volunteers at its Elizabeth Church and Hilltop Campuses. Elizabeth Church Manor honored its volunteers with a dessert social in April. The group enjoyed a variety of sweet treats and camaraderie at the event, as well as recognition for their time and talents. Elizabeth Church Campus volunteers contributed 1,044 hours during the past year. The Hilltop Campus honored 119 volunteers at a recognition dinner on May 1. The campus’ volunteers donated more than 8,500 hours of their time in 2012, assisting in a wide range of activities. Event attendees enjoyed beef tenderloin for dinner and pound cake with mousse and strawberries for dessert. On May 17, Elizabeth Church Campus (United Methodist Homes) residents and staff celebrated the campus’ 50th anniversary by opening a time capsule buried during the campus’ 25th anniversary in 1988. The metal capsule, measuring about 10 inches high by 5 inches wide, contained lists of staff and employees from 1988, postcards and letters donated by residents, photos, a cassette tape, a history of the property written by Frank Boland, an artificial flower corsage (which were presented to residents on their birthdays), and Faust’s kazoo, which she used to serenade employees on their birthdays. The capsule had been buried beneath an engraved stone near the St. Louise Manor portico. Seven staff members who were

employees in 1988 still work at the campus, and several were on hand for the ceremony in the courtyard. Rev. Lea Harding, chaplain at United Methodist Homes’ Hilltop Campus, is the author of a chapter in the recentlyreleased book The Sign of the Fish: A Chaplain’s Territory in an Ecumenical World. The book was published this spring by WestBow Press. In each chapter, a chaplain reflects on what he or she wishes had been taught in seminary. WBNG-TV earned three awards at the 47th “Awards for Excellence in Broadcasting,” an annual contest sponsored by the New York State Broadcasters Association (NYSBA) recognizing outstanding achievement among New York’s radio and television stations. Competing against stations from similar-sized markets across the state, the local CBS affiliate was judged to have the most “Outstanding Promotion Announcement or Series” (Action News Expect Image), “Outstanding Hard News Story” (Kurylo Foreclosure) and “Outstanding Feature News Story” (Two Vets Reunited). “Congratulations to WBNG-TV for receiving Excellence in Broadcasting Awards,” said NYSBA President David Donovan. “This prestigious honor celebrates stations that provide good stewardship and excellent service to their communities. We admire and commend their effort to serve the public interest.” Charles F. “Rick” Woidt, President of Woidt Engineering & Consulting, PC, spoke at the Association of State Floodplain Managers National Conference held in Hartford, CT in mid-June. Mr. Woidt’s topic was “Successful Mitigation Projects”, referencing the Lourdes Hospital and Union-Endicott High School floodwall protection projects that were designed and constructed after the June 2006 flood. Each project successfully provided protection against record river flooding in September 2011, while providing compensating floodplain mitigation.

We are interested in sharing your good news with other Chamber members. Every month we include a GOOD NEWS section with one-sentence items about good news from our members. The deadline to submit the good news information is the first Friday of the month prior to publication. If you have questions or would like to submit a good news item for the ChambeReport, please contact Judi Hess at [email protected].

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How to Build and Use a Business Budget That's Useful All Year Long By Caron Beesley, Community Moderator, SBA.gov Budgets are difficult to plan and maintain at the best of times – unexpected events, cash flow problems, supply chain issues and more can all reap havoc with even the most thoroughly planned business budgets. The other problem with budgets is that many of us set budgets in our business and personal lives at the beginning of the year, and then file them away until the year-end rolls around once more. And this is where the problem lies: your business is never static, and your budget shouldn’t be either. Here are some tips for developing and managing a dynamic budget that can keep you on course all year long. Why Budgets Are So Important Budgets are enormously important to the operation of your business; not only do they help you manage your costs, but they also help you determine whether you profit goals are within reach and keep you on the right road from month-to-month. In its simplest form, a budget is a detailed plan of future receipts and expenditures. Think of a budget as a tool for providing control. For example, by looking at next quarter’s budget you can anticipate peak periods and schedule stock and labor to handle the sales volume. You can also plan vacations, marketing activities and inventory taking for slow periods. Most small business owners generally use a budgeting method that starts by identifying the profit they want to make and then listing out the expenses they’ll incur in order to reach their goal. There are several resources at the end of this article that can help you build your business budget. Update Your Budget Monthly If your budget is going to work for you, plan on revisiting it on a monthly basis with your management team and update it based on your business performance and expenses for the prior month. Take a look at your sales forecast – how’s your pipeline looking? Are there any indicators that you need to make changes to your budget to cover additional inventory or staffing needs? Look at your expenses – are they as projected, or do you need to cut back in certain areas to ensure you stay on track? Make Changes That Can Have a Positive Impact Based on your monthly review, make changes to your budget and then wait to see what impact these have to your income and profits – by month and by year. For example, perhaps you are under-investing in marketing – adjust your budget and see what happens to your pipeline next month or over a six-month period. In your next review cycle, look to see if you are getting a good return on marketing dollars spent per sales lead. Then use this information to inform future planning decisions about where best to allocate your costs. What about receivables? Are there ways you can speed up your invoicing and payment cycles to keep cash flowing into the business? Respond to Unexpected Changes Use your budget to help you adjust to the unexpected. Say, for example, an important client cuts their own budget and reduces the amount of business they do with you. Take a look at your budget and how this reduction in revenue affects your cash flow and for how long –- meaning how long will it take to find a new client to replace that important revenue source and what will it cost you in terms of marketing or hiring costs to help you uncover new business? Tie Incentives to Budget Performance A great way to get everyone on-board with the idea of focusing and interacting regularly with your budget is to tie performance bonuses to it. So, at the beginning of the year when you plan your annual budget, set parameters for performance tied to profit, but also other categories such as return on investment in marketing dollars, keeping expenses at or lower than plan and so on.

July SBC Network Luncheon A very special “Thank You” to M Squared Management Consultants LLC for sponsoring the July SBC Luncheon and River Run II Golf Links who provided a delicious lunch!

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Chamber members can now follow Chamber activities on our various social media pages! Stay in touch with your Chamber and find out the latest news, events and programs.

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Unshackle Upstate Reception Many thanks to Brian Sampson, executive director of Unshackle Upstate, for visiting with our members at our UU Summer Reception on June 26! We encourage all our members to join us in supporting Unshackle Upstate!

SAVE THE DATE!

Discussing issues that affect the Greater Binghamton economy

Thursday, September 12, 2013

(Chamber of Commerce Week) 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Doubletree by Hilton Hotel & Conference Center (Endicott Room) 225 Water Street, Binghamton, NY 13901 $12 Advance / $15 At-Door (includes breakfast) Members Only

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Mark Your Calendars! 24th Annual Labor & Employment Law Update in partnership with

Tuesday, October 22, 2013 Traditions at the Glen Resort & Conference Center Watson Blvd., Johnson City, NY 13790 The Chamber’s Annual Labor & Employment Law Update is a MUST ATTEND for Chamber members, especially small businesses. By attending this program, you will gain hours of legal advice at an affordable price. Registration opening soon! Check our website, Facebook and Twitter pages and E-Newsletter to learn more!

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August Business After Hours Networking Event Thursday, August 22, 2013 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Remlik’s Grille & Oyster Bar 31 Lewis Street Downtown Binghamton

Members: $7.00 advance/$10.00 door Non Members: $10.00 advance/$15.00 door Non Profit Members: $6.00 advance/$8.00 door Non Profit Non Members: $8.00 advance/$11.00 door

Enjoy networking with Chamber Members and friends on the patio at Remlik’s! What a terrific way to spend a summer evening! Please join us! Make your reservations with Christine at 772-8860; OR Fax: 722-4513; OR email [email protected] Please make reservations by August 19, 2013. Full payment is required prior to the event. Reservations made after August 19, 2013 are subject to “at door” pricing. Walk-in pricing is based upon availability the day of the event. If cancellation is necessary, please cancel by August 19, 2013 for a full refund. Cancellations after August 19, 2013 are NON-refundable. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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