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1 Chamber Connection Grow, Support, & Community The Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce Presents the January 2013 Chamber Office 2 State Street Auburn, NY Office Hours M-F 8:30 am-5:00 pm Luncheon Thursday, January 31, :00-2:00 p.m. $35.00 per person Guest Speaker, Rob Simpson President of Center State CEO Location: Sponsored By: Index 1. Economic Forcast Luncheon 2. New Members/Board of Directors & Staff 3. Upcoming Events 4. IGNITE 5. Leadership Cayuga 6. HR One 7. The State Report 8. Calling All Chamber Members/ AmeriCU/Notary Public 9. Ambassador s Council 10. Member Renewals 11. Member Renewals Member News 14. Member News 15. Health Care Reform/QR/Haines 16. Auburn Community Federal Credit Union 17. Skillet & Embers 18. FLGIC/Membership Corner 19. Home Instead Senior Care 20. Benefits Briefing/BAF Call (315) for your reservation today! Our Mission: To advocate as the voice of the business community, provide value-added services to our members, and facilitate collaboration that supports economic development for the greater good of Cayuga County. Connect with Us!!

2 Grow Welcome New Chamber Members! Ministro Ministries Michael Henty President P.O. Box 1277 Auburn, NY ministroministries.org (315) The Bucket BBQ Michael Henty Owner P.O. Box 1177 Auburn, NY TheBucketBBQ.com (315) 255-1BBQ Empower FCU Rich White Branch Manager 2 Easterly Ave, Suite 2 Auburn, NY empowerfcu.com (315) Do you know a business that would value being a member of the Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce?? If so contact today! Liz Werner Sue Edinger J.D. Pabis 2013 Chamber Board of Directors Christopher Alger David Tehan Michelle Barber Charles Bouley, Jr. Kelly Buck Patrick Carbonaro Allison DiMatteo Richard Elliott Kevin Ellis Tom Filiak Hilary Ford Edward Galka Mike Gordon Meghan Harrison Daniel Larson William Speck Emily Thomas Andrew Fish Amy Fuller Ginny Kent Christina Rusin Chair Unity House of Cayuga County Vice-Chair Inns of Aurora Immediate Past Chair Auburn Enlarged City School District Treasurer and Corporate Secretary Green & Seifter PLLC Legal Counsel Karpinski, Stapleton, Galbato & Tehan Five Star Bank Bouley Associates, Inc Unity House of Cayuga County Carbonaro Law Offices Crème Della Creme Beardsley Design Associates Cayuga Marketing, LLC Auburn Community Hospital Seward House Museum Johnston Paper Company Inc. Riordan Realty Welch Allyn Cayuga Community College Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival Chamber Staff Executive Director Finance Coordinator Education and Resource Coordinator Administrative Assistant

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4 Grow IGNITE Travel Mugs Available! Join IGNITE today to receive yours! What is Christmas? According to Webster s Dictionary it is the birthday of Jesus. However, many people in the world today do not follow a religious path, while others think of the holiday simply as a day filled with gift giving. But is that the true meaning behind the holiday season? Each year citizens are running to stores grabbing high end technical toys, expensive jewels, and clothes for friends and loved ones to open Christmas Day. All of which are nice, and exciting to receive but is that what Christmas stands for? For some it s more than gifts, and religious views. Christmas is a time to look at your surroundings and be glad for what you have. Gathering with family and friends enjoying the time you are able to spend with them. Or perhaps going outside with your children to build snow men, go ice skating, and possibly even sledding. This is not just a time filled with gifts and religious paths, but a time to sit back and enjoy the luxuries that surround you. Often we as citizens think that we have to travel to a nearby city or town to participate in any holiday activities. This is not true. Auburn is a beautiful city that provides all the magical experiences of the season. Take a walk around Emerson Park to enjoy the Lights on the Lake, or go to Casey Park to ice skate and sled down a hill or two. Maybe even attend some holiday concerts and events at some of our local businesses, and schools. Take a candle light tour at the Seward House, or a horse drawn carriage ride. The important thing is that we take a step back from our busy lives and enjoy the little things that mean so much. This year the IGNITE young professionals group decided to give back to a local business in Auburn. The Neighborhood House, a local daycare center for children, recently opened its doors to infants. The Joan Powers Butterfly Wing provides all the comforts of home to infant children while they are away from their parents. With a highly educated and dedicated staff these children could not be in better hands and a more perfect setting. IGNITE encourages the growth of our young individuals, and understands the needs of up to date materials and importance of a good education. Which is one of the reasons why IGNITE is celebrating the holiday by asking all those who are able to donate a gift or even a few pennies to the Neighborhood House this Holiday Season, that they do so. Margaret Mead once said, Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it s the only thing that ever has. Let s give back to our children, our community, and to the next generation of young professionals and not forget the true meaning of Christmas and the power of giving. Donations may be made directly to: Neighborhood House Attention: Kelly Guy, Director 81 Wall Street, Auburn, NY Tis the Season: The Power of Giving Christina Rusin

5 Grow Welcome to the Leadership Cayuga Class of 2013! Leadership Cayuga alumni, friends, and members of the Chamber gathered to welcome the Class of 2013 at a reception on January 2nd. Two days later, the class headed to Casowasco for an overnight Orientation Retreat. In addition to an introduction to the program- and each other, Linda Galbato of Syracuse University returned this year to facilitate a session on personality types how this affects leadership and teamwork styles. Hilary Ford 10 presented on the Mechanics of Public Speaking, and Guy Cosentino 89, reviewed the results of the SWOT analysis completed by the class prior to the program. Ginny Kent 03, Education and Resource Coordinator for the Chamber, runs the program. Corporate Sponsor is Nucor. Kelly Kristin Lisa Charles Kevin Kelly Cord Jennie John Isabella Ryan Abby Sheila Bob Laurie Susan Eric Karl Adam Victoria Madalyn Jeremy Anderson Blowers Carr Cole Donnelly Guy Heine Huling Kingsley Klima May Miller Myers O Hara Penney McGee Perek Ridley Rindfleisch Santana Shepardson Stowell Vevone Cayuga County Auburn High School Junior Seymour Public Library District Cayuga Centers Auburn Fire Department, City of Neighborhood House Nucor Steel Cayuga/Seneca Community Action Agency Seward House Museum AmeriCU Johnston Paper Company Auburn High School Junior Cayuga Community College Nucor Steel Booker T. Washington Community Center First Niagara Hilton Garden Inn Cayuga County Unity House of Cayuga County Human Services Coalition of Cayuga County Auburn Enlarged City School District Auburn Community Hospital Do you want learn more about Leadership Cayuga: leadershipcayuga@cayugacountychamber.com or call (315) Visit our website or stop by our office at 2 State Street, Auburn.

6 Support Did You Know... All employers conducting background investigations need to start utilizing revised Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) Forms beginning 1/1/13? The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has recently issued regulations that call for the modification of three critical forms required by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), 15 U.S.C et seq., which are typically used in the background screening process. The regulations require that employers and affected consumer reporting agencies (CRAs) begin using these new forms by January 1, The CFPB has modified the three specific forms to make it clear that it (the CFPB) is the agency from which consumers may obtain information about their rights under the FCRA, not the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). 1. A Summary of Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act This version which must be provided to applicants and employees instructs the applicant to contact the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for more information. It must be provided to the subject of a consumer report when there is a pre-adverse action notice and along with disclosure notices when running any investigative consumer report such as reports based on personal interviews conducted by a CRA. It is a good idea to include this form with adverse action notices as well. (Click on the link above to download the.pdf) 2. Notice to Users of Consumer Reports: Obligations of Users Under the FCRA This version, designed for users of consumer reports, includes a notice that information about applicable regulations currently in effect can be found at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau s website. (Click on the link above to download the.pdf) 3. Notice to Furnishers of Information: Obligations of Furnishers Under the FCRA This version, designed for furnishers of consumer reports, includes a notice that information about applicable regulations currently in effect can be found at the Consumer Financial Protections Bureau s website. (Please contact Alliance Worldwide Investigative Group to obtain a copy of this form.) Changes were made to the forms because of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act that was signed into law by President Obama on July 21, The new forms reflect the change in rulemaking authority for most of the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Formerly the responsibility of the Federal Trade Commission, rulemaking authority for FCRA has been transferred to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. In fact, rulemaking authority for many consumer financial protection laws from various federal agencies has been transferred to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. To visit their website, click here. This e-news was written by HR One s Strategic Partner, Alliance Worldwide Investigative Group, a fully licensed and bonded FCRA compliant global pre-employment screening firm that is ready to assist employers with all forms of investigations and employment screening. If you have questions or concerns regarding the revised forms, you may contact Alliance Worldwide Investigative Group, Inc. at , and ask for Teresa Goodwin.

7 Support Creation of Historic Bipartisan Partnership Senator Skelos, leader of the Senate Republican Conference, and Senator Klein, leader of the Independent Democratic Conference, recently announced a bipartisan partnership governing coalition. The bipartisan coalition is committed to working with Governor Cuomo on progressive policy issues that benefit all New Yorkers in the next legislative session. The Business Council is encouraged by the creation of a bipartisan governance model that will avoid the dysfunction the Senate experienced in 2009 and 2010, said Heather C. Briccetti, Esq., president and CEO of The Business Council of New York State, Inc. The power-sharing deal reached by the IDC and Senate Republicans reflects a commitment to support Governor Cuomo s fiscal reform agenda. Only by controlling spending and holding the line on taxes can New York stay on the path to economic stability. Under the agreement, the Independent Democratic Conference will be formally recognized as a third, permanent Senate conference. The two conferences, which will form the governing coalition, will be recognized in the Senate Rules as the Senate Majority Coalition. Material from The Business Council of New York State, Inc. For more information, visit

8 Support Calling All Chamber Members! Are you interested in hosting a Business At Noon or Brown Bag Lunch Seminar??? Call (315) today to schedule your 2013 Chamber Event!! Would you like to see your business listed in our monthly newsletter? The Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce is Proud to Offer Notary Public Services to Members & Non-Members (charges may apply for Non-Members) Contact the Chamber of Commerce Today!

9 Support 2013 Ambassadors Council Felix Melendez, Chair Kim Baley Michelle Barber Michael Jones Shirley Johnson Gina Lamannis Catherine Redfield Frank Mancuso Rhonda Sheffield John Taylor Kim Guzalak Anita Leitgeb Key Bank Mortgage Buffington & Hoatland Five Star Bank Lowes Bouck Real Estate FL Radio Group Savannah Bank The Stadium Adecco Staples Young Living Essential Oils Rescue Mission This dedicated group of volunteers works hard to promote the Chamber and to welcome and nurture new members. You will see Ambassadors welcoming new members by attending ribbon cuttings and stopping by businesses to say hello and to answer any questions about the services and benefits of the Chamber. Ambassadors also volunteer to help at Chamber sponsored events like Business After Five, the Annual Chamber Cup Golf Tournament or at our Annual Dinner. If you are interested in joining the ambassadors council contact the chamber today! Call for more information on becoming an Ambassador!

10 Support Thank you to all of our Members Who Have Renewed for 2013 Gold Nucor Steel Auburn, Inc. Choice Auburn Doubledays Beardsley Design Associates EMCom, Inc. Holiday Inn Medent-Community Computer Service Savannah Bank, N.A. Tompkins Trust Company Wal-Mart Wegmans Food Market Welch Allyn Optimum Hammond & Irving, Inc. Marketing Cayuga/Seneca Community Action Agency Rich & Gardner Construction Company Access Auburn Enlarged City School District Auburn YMCA-WEIU Bouley Associates, Inc. Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES Children s Health Specialists Eastern Copy Products, Inc. Fox Dealerships Hiscock & Barclay, LLP JC Penney Company, Inc. Long Point Winery Main & Pinckney Equipment, Inc. Owasco Beverage, Inc. Summit Automotive Group SWBR Architects Unity House of Cayuga County, Inc. Wells College Basic ABC Creative Group AET Automotive Specialists American Cancer Society American Red Cross, Cayuga County Chapter Auburn Audiology PC Auburn Beautification Commission Auburn Ear Nose & Throat Services Auburn Education Foundation Auburn Heights Apartments Auburn Industrial Development Authority Auburn Obstetrics & Gynecology Auburn Orthopedic Specialists Auburn Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Auburn Sherlock Homes Real Estate Auburn Small Animal Hospital Auburn Tank & Manufacturing Co., Inc. AXA Advisors LLC Bayview Wellness Center Bluefield Manor Housing, Inc. Cameron Group LLC Cannon West Inc. Carbonaro Law Office Casowasco Camp, Conference & Retreat Cayuga Community Health Network, Inc. Cayuga County Association of Realtors, Inc. Cayuga Economic Development Agency Cayuga Marketing LLC Centro of Cayuga Chapel House Homeless Shelter Child Care Solutions Coburn Design, Inc. Coffee Host Contemporary Personnel Staffing Incorporation Contiguglia Law Offices, LLP Cornell Cooperative Extension Corrosion Control, Inc. Cuddy & Ward, LLP CPA s Cuddy Financial Services Custom Sensors, Inc. Deborah A. Geer, Surgical, PLLC Downtown Auburn B.I.D. E John Gavras Center

11 Support Thank you to all of our Members Who Have Renewed for 2013 Edward T. Boyle Center Elements Salon & Day Spa Emmi s Realty Empire Hardware Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Finger Lakes Business Services, Inc. Finger Lakes SPCA of Central New York Fingerlakes Mall First Presbyterian Church Frank L. Netti, CIMA Wells Fargo Advisor Fred L. Emerson Foundation Genesee Mall LLC Genson Overhead Door, Inc. H and J Hospitality Haines Publishing, Inc. Hamilton-Wilber Oil Co., Inc. Haylor, Freyer & Coon Head West Salon & Spa Highland Park Golf Club Home Instead Senior Care Ide Machine Company, Inc. Jeff Layton Music Productions, Inc. Juno s Glass, LLC Lake Country Affiliates, Inc Langham Funeral Home, LLC Mason & Grant Air Handling, Inc. Matthew House, Inc. Merry-Go-Round Playhouse Midstate Mutual Insurance Co. Moochler Physical Therapy PC Naumann Chiropractic North Star Management OCG Computing, Inc. Pepper s Discount Liquors Pick-N-Pull Auto Parts RG Wright Agency, Inc. Dr. Richard J. Freeman Riordan Realty RJ Jewelers Sagemark Consulting Saint Mary s Church Sam s Shoe Service Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center Seward House Seymour Library Shaw & Boehler Sullivan Horticulture Sales Superior Insulation Company Surgical Services of Auburn The Jacobs Press, Inc. The Lodge The Stardust Foundation Theresa Casper-Klock, DDS Thirsty Owl Wine Company Tomato Festival of Central New York Ukrainian National Club Village of Union Springs Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to working with you in 2013 and many years to come!!

12 Community Member News New Program Director Named at Art Center The Schweinfurth Art Center announces that Miranda Traudt has been promoted to the position of Program Director. Traudt is a graduate of Pratt Institute, and she has Master s Degrees in Art History and Museum Studies from Syracuse University. Traudt was the Administrative Coordinator at the Art Center since 2011 and is currently an adjunct instructor at Onondaga Community College. She will be responsible for developing and managing art center programs. Traudt replaces Allison Mitura who has accepted the position of Event Coordinator at the American Heart Association in Syracuse. The American Bus Marketplace Mary Moore, Director of Sales for the Holiday Inn will be attending the 35th annual American Bus Association Marketplace January 6 10 in Charlotte, NC. Mary will be marketing the Holiday Inn as well as Cayuga County s attractions and restaurants to tour operators from North America. Every January, ABA welcomes the travel and tourism community to the first conference of the year the industry s premier business event Marketplace. More than 3,500 tour operators, suppliers and exhibitors come together to kick off a new year of business opportunity and growth. With more than 120,000 pre-scheduled appointments and 800 pre-qualified operators, Marketplace offers a year s worth of sales meetings in one week. And with legendary networking and social events, attendees turn conversations from the conference floor into long-term business relationships. Couple this with leading education seminars and the industry s largest exhibit hall, and Marketplace is really unmatched as the best industry event each year. ACH 2012 ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS NEW SERVICES Comprehensive Pain Management services Hospital based Lithotripsy Nocturnist Program In-House Physician coverage 24/7/365 Surgical Hospitalist program In-House Surgical coverage nights/evenings Pre-Natal Education Program New Laboratory Patient Service Center opened at 8 Hulbert Street in Auburn, NY 35 Active and Courtesy practitioners added to Medical Staff AWARDS Bariatric Program designated as a Center of Excellence by the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons Finger Lakes Center of Living voted #1 Eldercare Facility in Cayuga County by the Citizen poll Achieved Meaningful use of Electronic Health Records Congratulations! Congratulations! designation from the federal government, earning 1.7 million dollars ACH s Stardust Birthing Center was named Best Healthcare Building Project in CNY First Niagara A time to Build program ACH s website received an A rating as one of the finest websites among CNY hospitals FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS New Laparoscopic Video Equipment for Surgical Suites Sleep Center renovated Patient hospital beds are being replaced with new safety features New IV infusion pumps were purchased for the entire hospital An additional 20 cardiac monitors were purchased for the Med-Surg floors COMMUNITY SERVICE Adoption of a sister hospital, St. Martin s, Ghana West Africa Staff serve on 14 Community Boards Congratulations!

13 Community Member News Bayview Wellness Center & Spa Raised $85 for the Fair Haven Food Pantry at its Dec. 16 Massage for the Food Pantry Event. While the dollar amount is small, it will buy four weeks of food for a needy local family. Congratulations! The Seward House Museum Is pleased to announce the receipt of a $12,000 grant from the Allyn Foundation. The Foundation has set aside a special allocation toward capacity building initiatives for not for profit agencies in Cayuga County. The Seward House Museum will use this grant to develop strategic planning strategies to ensure that operations and resources align with the museum s mission and ensure effective organizational operations over the next five years. Congratulations! Benefit for O Hara Family February 3, 2013 at the Holiday Inn, Auburn, NY. A benefit in honor of the O Hara Family will be held to raise funds to offset the costs of medical bills for their daughter Elizabeth. Elizabeth a student at Herman Ave Elementary recently was diagnosed with PANDAS Syndrome. An autoimmune disorder that causes antibodies to attack the brain. Donations for the event & for the family are requested. Bob O Hara is employed by NUCOR, and Beth is employed by Auburn Community Hospital. You can also donate at For More Information Please Contact (315) VANEK elected to NYS Tourism Promotion Agencies Council Meg Vanek, Executive Director of the Cayuga County Office of Tourism, has been elected to serve as the Vice President of the New York State Tourism Promotion Agencies (NYS TPA) Council for The NYS TPA Council is a network of county tourism promotion agencies from throughout New York State. The Council is a membership organization that serves as a primary representative of New York State s tourism industry, providing cooperative advertising opportunities as well as acting as the lead agency for the State s motorcoach marketing efforts. Vanek has served as the executive director of the Cayuga County of Tourism since 1997 and sits on committees and boards of several organizations including the Cayuga Lakes Scenic Byway, Auburn s Historic & Cultural Sites Commission, Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival, Routes 5 & 20 promotion committee, and the Cayuga Lake Blueway. Congratulations! If you have an upcoming event, or would like to see your business news listed in the Member News contact admin@cayugacountychamber.com today!

14 Community Member News Walk A Mile In My Shoes! The Rescue Mission s Walk A Mile in My Shoes event is coming up on Saturday, February 9! The Walk will benefit the Rescue Mission s Family Transitions program which is based in Auburn. The event gets underway with registration at 9:15 a.m. at St. Mary s Church, 15 Clark Street in Auburn. This year there will be a 3 mile route and a 1 mile route through downtown Auburn. What a great way to bring your family, friends, co-workers, or church group together and walk to support the Rescue Mission s life-changing work in Cayuga County! To register or get more information, check out our website at rmwalk.org or call For More Information Please Contact (888) APT Administers 5-County DEC Grant Program Auburn Public Theater (APT) was selected by New York State Council On The Arts (NYSCA) to be the administrative site for its five-county decentralization grant program (DEC). APT is re-granting funds for the arts in Cayuga, Seneca, Wayne, Yates and Ontario Counties. Finger Lakes Community Arts Grants (FLCAG) is coordinated by Kayleen Wilkinson. FLCAG funds nonprofit community arts organizations, arts education and individual artists who are not currently funded directly by NYSCA. For information or applications visit Finger Lakes Community Arts Grants (FLCAG). For More Information Please Go To Yoga Retreat: Winter Wellness with Simple Remedies February 8, 9 & 10 Instructor: Laura Coburn, 200 hour certified yoga instructor and Ayurveda enthusiast Tuxill House: 5 Tuxill Square, Auburn, NY / Spend a restorative and nourishing weekend exploring gentle yoga, meditation and Ayurvedic nutrition all designed to help you get the most out of Winter and set you up for a healthy transition to Spring. Enjoy nourishing foods and learn about the healing properties of spices and herbs all in a relaxed and comfortable setting. This one day or three day expanded workshop is for the beginner or new explorer of yoga and its health benefits. Class size will be limited to 12 participants For more information, contact Susan Marteney, Innkeeper/Co-owner of Tuxill House, at 315 / or susan@tuxillhouse.com. Registration for overnight accommodations is on a first come/first serve basis as Tuxill House has a capacity for four to eight guests depending upon room sharing. Please see the listing for Overnight Guests. Deadline to register is February 1, For More Information Please Contact (315) New Headquarters for Image Agent Image Agent is proud to announce our new creative studio & production facility in the heart of Auburn. Opening soon with exciting changes and new ways to deploy your brand! More details to follow. Visit us online at imageagent.net and stay updated with the move. HQ: 26 Osborne St, Auburn NY For More Information Please Visit

15 Community Looking for Chamber News??? Scan the QR code with your Smart Phone to receive Chamber updates! Or us at : admin@cayugacountychamber.com Today! Health Care Reform Education Through a partnership with the Cortland and Syracuse Chambers we are providing health care reform education and consulting through Community Health Advocates (CHA), a program of the Community Service Society. As an SBAP agency we can provide you with the following free services; Health reform information and training for employers, and one-on-one consultations on insurance options, costs, tax credits, enrollment, dispute resolution, and more. The new federal health reform law is called the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The ACA includes many things that are good for small businesses: Tax credits to small businesses that offer health insurance to their employees-available now! Lower health care costs and accessible, easy to understand information for employers & employees. A Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) Exchange, starting in Through SHOP, employers will be able to easily compare and enroll in insurance plans for their employees. SHOP is expected to lower the cost of providing health coverage for small business employees by 22%. These services are FREE and open to the public. Contact the chamber today to register or to set up a one-on-one consultation for your business.

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18 Community Are you interested in applying for a grant? Are you looking to explore funding for an organization or community project? Contact your local Finger Lakes Grant Information Center today to learn more! Schedule an appointment with Ginny Kent, Education and Resource Coordinator and learn to navigate and explore funding opportunities through the The Foundation Center Unique Database. Please call or leadership@cayugacountychamber.com. Membership Corner: Member to Member e-newsletter! One benefit of chamber membership is member to member discounts. It is easy to get the word out about your special offer or event through our Member to Member e-newsletter, offering our members exclusive access to our ever-growing Chamber of Commerce network at no cost. Delivered monthly on the third Friday to the in boxes of more than 1,000 subscribers, this FREE opportunity is a great way to foster business relationships, feature exclusive member-to-member discounts and get the word out about your business or event. FREE: Submit up to 100 words of a featured news story Upgrade: For $50 we will feature one member as a marquee sponsor including your website link and logo and a photo or artwork to highlight your feature news Offers and events promoted must be directly from the member organization Items are published on a first-come, first-serve basis The next issue of our Member to Member e-circular will be sent before 12:00 noon on Friday, September 21st. Deadline for submissions is Friday, September 14th or the second Friday of each month.

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20 Community Benefits Briefing: MEP 401k January 15, :00-1:30 pm & 5:00-6:30 pm 2 State Street, Auburn, NY Please RSVP by Monday, January 14, 2012 admin@cayugacountychamber.com or (315) Business After Five: Savannah Bank, NA January 23, :00-7:00 pm Fingerlakes Mall, Auburn, NY Please RSVP by Tuesday, January 22, 2013 admin@cayugacountychamber.com or (315)