February 4, 2004
Community development grants available . . .
State Senator John Bonacic has announced that over $52 million in funding is being made available through the Governor’s Office of Small Cities to assist localities seeking funding for various community development projects. Senator Bonacic is one of three members of the Governor’s Small Cities Advisory Committee which helps set the funding priorities for the Small Cities Program.
The funding is available for various housing, economic development, public facilities, and mixed-use projects that will improve the overall quality of life for residences of towns, villages, and cities with populations of fewer than 50,000 and cities with populations less than 200,000. The maximum award for a single purpose grant is $400,000 for towns, villages, and cities and $600,000 for counties and joint applications.
Applications for the 2004 Competitive Round grant funding can be obtained by calling Senator Bonacic’s office at (845) 255-9656. Applications are due by April 5, 2004.
Aust, D'Ambrosio take leadership positions . . .
At the Board meeting of January 20th, two CANYS board members stepped up to serve the organization in leadership roles. Peter Aust of the Southern Saratoga County Chamber has been elected Vice Chairman, and John D’Ambrosio of the Orange County Chamber has been elected Secretary/Treasurer. Both positions are one-year terms. Congratulations to both gentlemen, and thanks for your service to the greater chamber community.
Chamber financial management 101 . . .
Calling all chamber leadership: CANYS and ACCE are teaming up to bring you a one-day seminar that could save your job… and your chamber! Plan to be in Syracuse on Wednesday, April 14th for ACCE’s Regional Education Seminar on chamber financial management.
More chamber executives lose their jobs due to poor financial management skills than any other reason. Directing the chamber’s financial operation, reading financial statements, and presenting those statements to the board are essential elements of the job. Budgeting shouldn’t be a time-consuming, annual exercise the whole staff dreads and the board finds confusing and frustrating.
Join Ed McMillan, CPA, CAE, for this full-day seminar, as he leads you through the practical and critical components of successful chamber financial management. The cost of registration is for a full-day (9:00 am–4:00 pm) seminar and includes continental breakfast, networking lunch and course notebook. Participants will also earn 3 credits towards their CCE. Registration is $179 for ACCE and/or CANYS members, and $229 for non-members. Leave the money in your budget and the time on your calendar to make sure your chamber gets the financial skills it needs! (Watch for registration information coming soon.)
Recognize your members for supporting our troops . . .
The Global War on Terror has placed increasing demands on continuous mobilization of National Guardsmen and Reservists. As a result, more employers are being impacted by the war on terrorism and the on-going military operations in Iraq as employee citizen-soldiers are called to duty.
The Secretary of Defense is looking to honor those businesses going above and beyond to support their employees on active duty with the 2004 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. The nomination process is now open to anyone who has knowledge of an employer that is deserving of this prestigious national award. Nominations will be accepted at the ESGR (Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve) web site until March 15, 2004.
This is an excellent opportunity for your chamber members to gain national recognition for their patriotic support of their employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve. Visit https://www.esgr.org/employers2/programs.asp?c=FAP2004main.asp for more information and to nominate one of your members!
Tell us about it . . .
The Business Council would like to know if your chamber has taken a formal position on the DestiNY USA project. Please send your feedback to cathy.jimenez@bcnys.org.
Congratulations to Nancy Ploeger, President of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, who celebrated her 10th anniversary with MCC with a surprise party thrown by her board of directors at Maz Mezcal restaurant in Manhattan. Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney presented Nancy with a letter she put in the Congressional Record about her achievements. In addition, NYC Council speaker Gifford Miller, Robert Walsh, NYC Commissioner of Small Business Services, NY State Senator Liz Krueger and Assemblyman Jonathan Bing presented her with Legislative Resolutions and letters.
Congratulations to the Tech Valley Chamber Coalition for receiving the Regional Economic Developer of the Year Award from The College of Saint Rose. The award was presented last week at the college’s annual business lecture and benefit luncheon. Tech Valley, which runs north to the Canadian border, south to Orange County, west to Hamilton County and east to Rensselaer County, is home to more than 1,000 technology companies that collectively employ over 50,000 people, with an annual economic impact of approximately $5 billion.
The Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking
a dynamic individual to serve as Executive Director. The Director is responsible
for leading a progressive, U.S. Chamber-accredited, non-profit organization
of 400+ members. The candidate must possess solid fiscal
management and budget experience, program and membership oversight, and
staff management. Requires 2-3 years of senior level management experience.
Competitive salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience.
Send resume and three references to Search Committee,
Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, 39 Main Street, Saranac Lake, NY
12983 by February 13, 2004.
The Chenango County Chamber of Commerce is seeking an individual to serve as a Business Development/Zone Coordinator. Responsibilities include development, coordination and implementation of programs and services to attract new business and retain and expand existing business. This includes, but is not limited to: development, implementation and measurement of program effectiveness; preparation and administration of grant applications for economic development; managing prospect development; tracking and reporting of economic trends in the Chenango County area (including monthly and annual Empire Zone reports); and knowledge of local, state and federal business assistance and incentive programs. The ability to effectively organize ideas through the use of written and oral communications and to maintain confidentiality, where appropriate, is critical. A bachelor's degree in a related field, and three years of increasingly responsible experience in economic development, or a combination of relevant education and experience, are required. Please send a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to the Chenango County Chamber of Commerce, Attn: Tammy J. Carnrike, CCE, 19 Eaton Avenue, Norwich, NY 13815.
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 maggie.moree@bcnys.org.
