December 16, 2004
On the Map: an exciting opportunity in destination marketing . . .
The CANYS Board, under the leadership of Kenneth Adams, chair, is pleased to announce a new destination marketing initiative called On the Map! On the Map is a competitive grant program for CANYS members to identify and promote "best practices" in local promotional efforts. CANYS will make three grant awards next spring to the selected CANYS members to support innovative destination marketing projects -- events, publications, promotional campaigns, etc. -- that put those communities "on the map." Eligible chambers must have 900 or fewer business members. Awards of $20,000, $10,000 and $5,000 will be made to the three winning proposals. Altria Corporate Services, Inc. is serving as the lead sponsor of this CANYS project.
For a complete briefing on the project, please click HERE to download the On the Map Overview. The application for is available for download HERE.
REGISTER TODAY: January Legislative & Leadership conference . . .
Click HERE to download a registration form for the 2005 Legislative and Leadership Conference, January 18-19 in Albany! Invest just 27 hours of your time and come away with:
- Insights on New York State’s economy from renowned economist Hugh Johnson, First Albany Companies
- Proven customer service techniques and sales tactics to boost your membership from author and top national salesperson and entrepreneur, Hal Becker
- Boardroom panache and “implement it tomorrow” leadership training through an interactive workshop with award-winning speaker Ann Allen Adams
- Updates on education policy from and an executive briefing with Education Commissioner Richard Mills
- Strategy for the 2005 legislative session from the Business Council’s Government Affairs Council meeting
- “Gee Whiz!” ideas from other chamber execs during the fast-paced 45 Ideas in 45 Minutes session and the Shirtsleeves after-hours bonus session at our privately reserved martini lounge
Plus programming on legislative accountability, destination marketing, national association updates and more! Encourage your staff to attend with you on January 18 & 19, 2005.
Yates County Chamber wins accreditation . . .
The United States Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Yates County Chamber of Commerce with accreditation for its effective organizational procedures and outstanding contribution to positive change in the community. The Chamber serves the Central Finger Lakes region of New York State with a membership of nearly 500 businesses.
The Yates County Chamber was one of only three chambers across the country to receive this designation at the November, 2004 U.S. Chamber board meeting. Thirty-two chambers were recognized with some level of accreditation at the meeting. For more details, visit: www.uschamber.com/chambers/accreditationrelease.htm
Tell us about it . . .
Best wishes to the following chamber executives moving on in their careers:
Jacquie Leventoff of the Sullivan County Chamber left in mid-December to become the human resources director at Kohl’s Distribution Center. www.recordonline.com/archive/2004/10/15/jacquie1.htm
Jon Westergreen has already begun his tenure as new president and CEO of the Sullivan County Chamber, having come from a position with the Fortune 500 company, Limited Brands. www.recordonline.com/archive/2004/12/03/chamber0.htm
Jim Roche from the Mohawk Valley Chamber is heading east at the end of December to become president of the Business & Industry Association of New Hampshire. www.mvchamber.org/letterfromjim.html
Bill Nicholson has been named interim president of the Mohawk Valley Chamber. www.mvchamber.org/interimdirector.html
Beth Coleman from the Greater Southern Dutchess Chamber is heading south in mid-January to be President/CEO of the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce in Clearwater, Florida. www.gsdcc.org/recentnews.htm
Marty Muggleton of the Greater Corning Area
Chamber is stepping down in January after ten years in the chamber
leadership position.
www.the-leader.com/articles/2004/12/16/local_news/local04.txt
The Greater Southern Dutchess Chamber of Commerce is seeking a President/CEO. Position requires candidates to have extremely effective communication, organizational, and networking skills. Competitive salary and benefit program offered. Submit letter of interest and resume to: Attention – Maureen Brennan Lashlee, c/o GSDCC, 2582 South Avenue, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590. Resumes may also be submitted electronically to: mlashlee@dccaa.org. Position search closes January 14, 2005. Please include salary requirements and a sample of your persuasive writing skills. Go to www.gsdcc.org to download a copy of the job description.
Dues are due . . .
Please take note when your chamber’s 2005 CANYS membership investment crosses your desk. Dues and updates to your chamber information are needed by December 31 in order to ensure an on-time publication of the 2005 CANYS directory. Thanks in advance for your attention!
Got a question you’d like to ask other CANYS members? Job opening in your chamber? Great idea you’d like to share? Send it to Cathy.Jimenez@bcnys.org.
