• 2016 Summer Conference

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    Name: 2016 Summer Conference
    Date: June 12, 2016 - June 14, 2016
    Website: http://www.canys.org
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    Sunday, June 12th
    10:00am - 6:00pm      Buyers & Makers Wine & Beer Tour
    Enjoy your Sunday and learn about the Connection NY Markets concept currently being developed by the Livingston County and Brooklyn Chambers. The tour will include Deer Run Winery, Eaglecrest Winery, Arbor Hill & Heron Hill. Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn how your region can partner up with others the expand their markets.     Space is limited and Advanced Registration Required

    Monday, June 13th
    8:00am - 11:30am         Tour a Unique Livingston County Business
    Join us for a unique tour of one of Livingston County's largest employers, American Rock Salt. This tour will take you almost a mile underground to tour the largest operating salt mine in the United States. See how rock salt is extracted and brought to the surface and learn about this business? challenges as well as some of their recent expansion activities and growth opportunities on the horizon. Space is limited and Advanced Registration Required

    11:30am - Noon         Conference Registration / Welcome

    Noon - 1:00pm              Lunch & Visit the Sponsors

    1:00pm - 2:00pm              2016 Chamber Industry Trends Survey Results
                                         Presented by ChamberMaster
    ChamberMaster surveyed hundreds of Chamber of Commerce professionals across the U.S. and Canada to find out about everything from their organization?s operations and policies to marketing plans and revenue goals. The results include details on how Chambers use social media, manage interns, determine membership dues structure, and more. ChamberMaster will present the details of the results - including some of the unpublished results, too!

    2:00pm - 4:00pm      Chambers of Commerce In 2025
                                         Presented by Ian D. Scott, Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE)
    To ensure that their best days are yet to come, chambers of commerce must adapt and evolve over the next decade in response to "eight mega influences" which Ian will outline through an interactive workshop on how to best bring the findings of the Horizons Initiative - Chambers 2025 back to your chamber.

    5:00pm                   Depart for Letchworth State Park & Dinner at The Glen Iris Inn
    Letchworth State Park was recently voted the #1 State Park in the nation by USA Today magazine. We will have a hop on guide as we enter the park en route to dinner at the Glen Iris Inn. Located at the Middle Falls, the Glen Iris Inn was the former country estate of William Pryor Letchworth and has served as an inn and restaurant since 1914. The Inn overlooks the magnificent and majestic Middle Falls and is surrounded by the beauty of the Park.

    Tuesday, June 14
    7:30am - 8:30am           CANYS Board Meeting
    8:00am - 9:00am           Buffet Breakfast
    9:00am                        Opening Remarks
    9:00am - 10:00am    Connection New York Markets
    Great things can happen when we work together as Chambers in New York State to connect our members and markets. Learn about projects developing between Brooklyn and Livingston County. Presenters, Laura Lane, Livingston County Chamber of Commerce and Lori Raphael, Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce

    10:00am - 10:15am    Break and Sponsor Visit

    10:15am - 11:00am    Break Out Discussion Round 1
    We are all in this together and what better way to learn from each other than to take time for some group discussions focused on topics that impact our chambers every day.
    Topics for both break out sessions are:
    • Chambers and Economic Development
    • Chambers and Health Insurance
    • Chambers and Tourism Promotion
    • Chambers and Workforce Development

    11:00am - 11:15am    Break and Sponsor Visits

    11:15am - Noon    Break Out Discussion Round 2

    Noon - 1:00pm    Lunch & Presentation - How Chambers Can Utilize the Power of the Inbox for Increased Engagement"
    Presented by Alex Hollywood from Constant Contact and a former chamber professional who speaks our language

    What is the first impression you give members when they see you in their email inbox? And when they see you there, what do they do?
    This powerful seminar takes you step-by-step through the keys to effective email marketing:
    • What it really is (and isn't)
    • What it can do for your chamber
    • And the five easy steps you must take to harness the power of the inbox!

    1:00pm    Wrap Up - Thank you



                
    Event Sponsors:
    Location:

    Conference Center

    Valley Oak Event Center
    4242 Lakeville Road
    Geneseo, NY 14454
    585-243-9007

    Hotel Accommodations
    Quality Inn Geneseo
    ​4242 Lakeville Road
    Geneseo, NY 14454
    585-243-0500
    Overnight accommodations are available at the Quality Inn Geneseo Call 585.243.0500 and use code CANYS or identify yourself as a Chamber Alliance of New York State participant to obtain the rate of $113

    Contact Information:
    Sara McDonnell
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    Fees/Admission:
    Conference Pricing
    CANYS Members   by June 6 After June 6
    First Attendee    $179 $209
    Second Attendee    $149 $179
    Non-Members $219  $249
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