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Chamber Facts
Membership:
Open to business and professional organizations, non-profits and individuals
in the greater Chenango County area. Total customer base includes over 450 members.
85% of the membership consists of businesses with 25 employees or less and geographically
distributed across the County. Chamber member firms employ over 65% of the area's
work force.
Product and Service Overview:
The Chamber strives to offer programs that enhance networking opportunities
and professional development in addition to valuable benefits and services designed
to offer members a competitive advantage.
Strategic priorities include economic development, business enterprise, membership
development (including direct benefit programs for business firms), proactive
governmental and legislative affairs, business support and community development.
Community Development:
The Chenango Foundation was formed in 1989 to support community development
and assist in the advancement of quality of life. Two successful endeavors include
Leadership Chenango, a program designed to identify and develop individuals to
become future community leaders, and The Children's Center, a quality, center-based
child-care facility constructed to meet the growing needs of working families.
Other efforts include the Northeast Classic Car Museum and Colorscape Chenango.
Economic Development:
The Chamber works to assist in the economic development goals of Chenango County
with our partner organizations. Working with our existing business firms, we strive
to understand what will make a difference in their growth and facilitate solutions
and actions.
The Chamber provides county-wide information to prospective employers that
will assist in their site selection process. Demographics, site and facility availability,
community support infrastructure are just a sampling of information provided.
Our CD-rom, A Secret Called Chenango provides a comprehensive overview of Chenango
County and its community sectors.
Publications and Resources:
Publications: Chenango Reports, Chamber Memo, The Business Directory, Community
Profile and Newcomers Guide, Chenango County Area Profile, Annual Report and Area information listings.
19 Eaton Ave., Norwich, NY 13815
Phone: (607) 334-1400
info@chenangony.org
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