Chamber Connection. Clambake. August nd Annual Chamber of Commerce. Connect with Us!! Friday, August 14, 2015

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1 August 2015 Chamber Connection Grow, Support, Community 2nd Annual Chamber of Commerce Clambake Sponsored By: Friday, August 14, pm Owasco Country Club $45 per person $40 per person for 5+ Reservations Register today by calling or 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. 1 Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce Office 2 State Street Auburn, NY Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Index 1. Chamber Clambake, Table of Contents 2. New Members Thank You, Board of Directors 3. Upcoming Events/Scavenger Hunt 4. Navigator News 6-7. Member News 8. Employment Opportunities 10. Leadership Cayuga 11. FLGIC Membership Advantage Program 15. IGNITE 16. Ambassadors Council/Save the Date 18. HR One 19. The State Report 20. July Events Recap 21. Chamber Calendar Connect with Us!!

2 Thank you to our new 2015 Members! Lay-Z-Boy Furniture Muldoons Cleaners Matson & Kellogg Benefits Group Hairlooms LLC Cornell Cooperative Extension Automatic Data Processing Benefit Specialists of NY HelpPeople RBA Staffing Constellation Energy TSYS Merchant Solutions Syntela Conferencing Wireless Business Group - WBG 32Events, LLC Weedsport Speedway New York Institute of Dance Grant Ave Wine & Liquor Aflac, New York Funk & Jackson Group, LLC Edward Jones Investments Owasco Yacht Club Cayuga Lake National Bank vnahomecare Auburn Clambake & BBQ Boy Scouts of America 2015 Chamber Board of Directors David Tehan Chair Karpinski, Stapleton, & Tehan Sue Edinger Vice-Chair Inns of Aurora Allison DiMatteo Secretary Crème Della Crème Christopher Alger Treasurer Grossman St. Amour, CPAs Patrick Carbonaro Legal Counsel Carbonaro Law Offices Michelle Barber Five Star Bank Adam Santana Unity House Ryan Pine Genesee Capital Advisors Richard Elliott Beardsley architect + engineers Tom Minicucci Central Building, LLC Kevin Ellis Cayuga Marketing, LLC Tom Filiak Auburn Community Hospital Rob Forcey The Citizen Mike Trapani Jacobs Press Dan Lovell Code Munkeys Lisa Myers Merry-Go-Round Playhouse Jeffrey Pirozzolo Auburn Enlarged City School District Steve Woodard Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES Chamber Staff Andrew Fish Executive Director Amy Fuller Chamber Manager Michelle Prego-Milewski Office Manager Ginny Kent Education and Resource Coordinator Stephanie DeVito Communications Coordinator Christine Bonvino Health Insurance Navigator If you know a business who would benefit by being a Chamber Member please call (315) to learn more about the Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce Today! 2

3 Upcoming Events Second Annual Chamber Clambake Friday, August 14, 4-7 pm Join the Chamber for its second annual Clambake at Owasco Country Club. Enjoy a variety of menu option and of course -- raw and steamed clams. Cost is $45, $40 for groups of five or more. Call or sdevito@cayugacountychamber.com to register. Grants Information Center Events: Constant Contact Presents - Campaigns That Drive Action: Events and Registration Wednesday, August 19, 12:30-2:30 pm Cost is $10 Sign up to build on your knowledge of the important elements of running a successful event. Includes types of events, goal-setting, promotion, registration and post-event activities. Workshops will be held at the Cayuga County Chamber off Commerce, 2 State St., Auburn Contact sdevito@cayugacountychamber.com to pre-register. Registration is required. Join IGNITE at the Doubledays, for baseball and fireworks! Saturday, August 22, 7:05 pm Join IGNITE at Falcon Park for its August event with the Doubledays as they take on the Williamsport Crosscutters. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 pm. Purchase a general admission ticket for $8 and receive a $5 concession voucher. IGNITE will be kicking off its IGNITE the Vote campaign. Register at Falcon Park! Watch the game with IGNITE, and stay for the post-game fireworks! 3

4 Navigator News New Health Insurance Premium Rebate Program for Self-Employed Child Care Providers! Are you one of the 206 self-employed family child care providers in Cayuga County? Are you registered with the CSEA*? You may be eligible for a new rebate program coming soon from CSEA and the NY State of Health Marketplace. The program will offer rebates of up to $1500 for eligible child care providers. Be on the lookout for a letter from CSEA which will outline the program and provide you with your eligibility credentials. The rebate program start date is yet to be determined. Meanwhile, we are able to provide some highlights of the program: Child care providers must be registered with CSEA. Your regulated program must serve between 6-16 children in your home. The families/guardians of the children must receive child care assistance. You must either be currently enrolled in a NY State of Health Marketplace health insurance program, or enroll upon receipt of your eligibility letter from CSEA. There will be a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) to enable you to enroll. You must pay your premium directly to your health insurance carrier, and then submit documentation to CSEA. Premiums for individual, family and Child Health Plus coverage are all eligible for the rebate. Up to $1500 in rebates will be available for premiums paid in 2015 Only health insurance purchased through NY State of Health will be eligible for the rebate. The Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce Health Insurance Navigator Program will be happy to assist you with your enrollment in the NY State of Health Marketplace. To make an appointment call (315) and ask to speak with a Navigator. You will need to bring your eligibility letter from CSEA with you to your appointment. Membership in the Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce is not required to receive assistance from the Heatlh Insurance Navigator Program. * Civil Service Employees Association 4

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6 AmeriCU Credit Union Hosts Shred Day On Thursday, August 20th, AmeriCU Credit Union and Confidata invite credit union members and nonmembers to a document shredding event. Between noon and 4 PM, participants may bring up to five banker s boxes of documents to be shredded on site. The event is free and refreshments will be available. For more information, contact (800) , ext For More Information Contact (800) , ext Habitat for Hummanity seeks applicants Cayuga County Habitat for Humanity (CCHFH) will be accepting applications for the next potential homeowner on August 26, 2015 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 mm at Beardsley Architects + Engineers, 64 South St., Auburn. Registration is required; please call no later than Monday, August 17, Please leave your name and telephone number and you will be contacted regarding required documentation to bring to your appointment. Upon final selection the approved applicant will be granted a 20 or 30 year interest free mortgage upon completion of a CCHFH rehabilitated home. The sale price of the home is significantly less than market value. The home rehabilitation is typically one year. For More Information Contact (315) Seward House Museum Announces Two New Staff positions: Jeff Ludwig has been selected as the Director of Education. Jeff completed his PhD in U.S. History from the University of Rochester. For the past 3 years he has worked for the Rochester Public Library and the Office of the City Historian choosing public history over the traditional academic path. Ludwig will spear-head the museum s vibrant educational and outreach program as well as manage the museum s volunteer and internship programs. Seward House Museum also welcomes Mitch Maniccia as the new Facilities Manager. Mitch has been with the SHM for over a year as a research assistant and has worked in maintenance and facilities management for Ft. Ontario State Historic Site for the past 7 years. He completed a BA in History from SUNY Albany. Mr. Maniccia is also a 2015 graduate of Leadership Cayuga. Maniccia will manage the preservation of the famous Auburn landmark and oversee the implementation of the Museum s master site plan. For More Information Contact (315) Cuddy Associates attend CONNECT2015 Dan Cuddy, Kim Emperato and Rose McIntosh, of Cuddy Financial Services, attended CONNECT2015, HD Vest s annual national conference. HD Vest Investment ServicesSM, the leading independent broker-dealer empowering holistic wealth management-based investment services, hosted over 1,600 participants as part of CONNECT2015, which took place in Dallas, TX, from June 16-19, and featured HD Vest s unique focus on supporting independent advisors who integrate tax solutions with financial planning services. For More Information Contact (315)

7 Members in the News Inns of Aurora to hold Job Fair The Inns of Aurora will be holding a job fair on Monday, August 10th at 391 Main St. in Aurora. Their are jobs open at the Aurora Inn Dining Room, Village Market, Dorie s Bakery, the Fargo Bar & Grill, Wells College and the Well at Wells College. Full-time and part-time positions available. Full-time employees are eligible for competitive medical, dental, life insurance, and 401K benefits. Applicants are asked to arrive in interview attire with résumé and completed application in-hand. Applications are available for download at innsofaurora.com/about-us/employment. Please contact for more information. For More Information Contact (315) Journey Into the Woods for fun, music, and laughter! The Auburn Players Summer Youth Theater started it s journey into the woods four weeks ago with 32 local children and teens, and will take the stage August 7, 8, 9 at Cayuga Community College with the production of Into The Woods, Jr. The curtain will rise at 7:30 pm on August 7 & 8, and 2:00 on Sunday, August 9. All performances are at Cayuga Community College, 197 Franklin St., Auburn. Tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for Seniors/Student, and $10 for children ages 12 and younger. Tickets are available at auburnplayers.org and at the door Special Promotions: These prices available at the door only. For more information, visit auburnplayers.org or call (315) Friday Display your Art! Have your coloring page displayed in our lobby, and get $2 off your ticket price! Saturday Costume Night! Dress up as your favorite fairytale character and get $2 off your ticket price, and have a special photo opportunity with the cast after the show! Sunday Family Day! Family of four can attend the show for $40! For More Information Contact (315) Solarize Cayuga is a part of the Solarize CNY Program, helping to make Solar Power more accessible and affordable for our community. We invite you to learn more about how Solar Power can work for you, your family or your business, by attending one of our Workshops, or by viewing the additional information found on this site. By combining the purchasing power of our community, Solarize Cayuga has negotiated a reduced price for your Solar Installation. This reduced price, when combined with state and federal tax credits and state incentives, makes Solar Power more affordable than ever! In Cayuga County, we have partnered with two Solar Panel Installers; Halco Energy and Renovus Energy. They were chosen for their excellent reputations and quality equipment. By partnering with these Installers, we are offering you an excellent opportunity to Make the Switch to Solar Power. You can find out more about Solarize Cayuga and our Partner Installers by attending an upcoming workshop. They are free, and open to the public. If you are eager to move forward, enroll today for your free no-obligation site assessment. This will determine whether your site is suitable for Solar Power, and how much you can save if you Make the Switch. For More Information Visit If you have an upcoming event, or would like to see your business news listed in the Member News contact mmilewski@cayugaeda.org or call (315) today! 7

8 The Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce is here to help you with announcing your business job openings! If you have a job opening and would like the Chamber to post it in the Chamber Connection Newsletter please the following information to mmilewski@cayugaeda.org: Organization, Job Title, Whether the position is full time, part time, or seasonal, Link to your website for full position details, Date your accepting applications until, Contact information on where to send applications All job opening information is due no later than Monday, August 31, for the September Chamber Connection Newsletter. Thank you! Job Opportunities: Organization: Cayuga Centers Job Title: Fundraising and Major Gifts Specialist Hours: Full-time Application Deadline: Applications accepted until position is filled Organization: Auburn Community Federal Credit Union Job Title: Member Service Representative Hours: Part-time (no Saturday hours) Contact Information: samscro@auburnfcu.com Application Deadline: Applications accepted until position is filled Organization: Volpi Job Title: Senior Manufacturing/Process Engineer Hours: Full-time Contact Information: davenikolson@volpiusa.com Application Deadline: Applications accepted until position is filled Organization: Inn of Aurora Job Title: Assistant Controller Hours: Full-time Contact Information: jobs@innsofaurora.com or (315) Application Deadline: Applications accepted until position is filled Organization: Johnston Paper Job Title: CDL-A Driver Hours: Full Time Website: Application Deadline: Ongoing application acceptance Contact Information: Morgan Festa Human Resource Manager (315) ext. 170 or morgan_festa@johnstonpaper.com 8

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10 Spaces still available! Apply today! Twenty-Seven Years of Leadership Cayuga! Spaces Still Available for Class of 2016 We are building the Leadership Cayuga Class of 2016 and still have spaces available. Take the opportunity to participate in this year s program, which runs from September to June. Partial sponsorships available. Contact or leadership@ cayugacountychamber.com Class Projects: Looking For A Few Good Ideas An important component of Leadership Cayuga is the completion and public presentation of the Class Projects in May. Work is conducted over four months in a professional climate that fosters the belief that community needs and challenges can be addressed by working collaboratively within a group and with others in the community. Class participants, working in teams, exercise research and networking skills in new and creative venues. Leadership Cayuga provided an avenue for me to understand where things stand today, the challenges, and gave me ideas on how to help drive the community forward and make positive changes. I want my sons to grow up in this community, but I want them to have many positive experiences Leadership Cayuga provides the motivation to stop thinking and start doing. Kyle Tomlin, 15 What issue or area of concern do you feel affects your organization, or the economic or social climate of Cayuga County? Would a project addressing this have the potential to have an impact on that issue? We are looking for topics that are neither too broad nor too narrow in scope, and that will be just as relevant in five or six months as they are today. To submit an idea, or request the list of past project titles, leadership@cayugacountychamber.com. Leadership Cayuga is a program that really demonstrates how active its graduates are the community. It seems like the inner circle I tend to speak of is full of Leadership Cayuga grads. Laurie Walter, Save the date! Class of 2016 Welcome Reception Wednesday, September 9, 5-6 PM!

11 Upcoming Workshops NONPROFIT NEXUS *Please note, there will not be a Nonprofit Nexus meeting in August. Please join us when the series resumes in September. CONSTANT CONTACT PRESENTS - CAMPAIGNS THAT DRIVE ACTION: EVENTS & REGISTRATION Wednesday, August 19 12:30 pm 2:30 pm Finger Lakes Grants Information Center 2 State St., Auburn $10 fee* Presented by: Amanda Funk, Fund & Jackson Group, LLC If you would like to build on your knowledge of the important elements of running a successful event, this session is for you. Please note: this session is focused on helping the audience promote their event and streamline the online registration process. Attendees of this presentation will learn: The different types of event you might run Setting a goal for your event Promotion of your event (including a sample promotional timeline and activities) Set up an effective online registration process Post-event activities you can t forget Join us and learn some great new strategies to help you promote your next event and set up an online registration process that helps your event succeed. 11 All workshops will be held at the Finger Lakes Grants Information Center, 2 State St., Auburn, NY. RSVP at sdevito@cayugacountychamber. com or *Please makes checks payable to the Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce.

12 The Member Advantage is an exclusive members only program designed to save you money and time. Using collective buying power, the Member Advantage Program has negotiated members-only pricing and special offers on products and services that businesses like yours use every day - office supplies, merchant services, energy, payroll and human resource services, 401K plan management, background checks, conferencing services, multiple wireless device management and employee assistance plans. This unique program directly supports your operational, communications and health and human services needs. Contact us and learn how you can get these savings and deals typically reserved for large companies. Karen DeJoseph Phone: memberadvantage@centerstateceo.com Employee and Benefit Services Payroll and HR Services Health Insurance ADP provides a convenient, easy to use web-based payroll and human resource technology to help businesses better manage cash flow and compliance in order to reduce risk and increase accuracy and efficiency. Includes an HR help desk, employee handbook wizard, job description wizard, HR tracking, compliance updates and training and HR forms and documents. BSNY specializes in meeting the needs to employers and employees of all sizes. They are a licensed, independent agency that works with chamber members, and non-members providing services, products and programs that help you navigate through the employee benefit system. Employee Assistance Program A support services which assists your employees who have personal challenges that could adversely affect their job performance. An investment that will yield your company savings through minimizing absenteeism and increased on the job performance, while establishing your organization as a compassionate employer. Employee Background Checks and Employee Screening Rochester Business Alliance has the expertise to help companies make better hiring decisions while minimizing risk. They provide reference and background screening, with an experienced staff, the most current and comprehensive database system in the country and quick one to three day turnaround time. Multiple Employer (MEP) 401K Plan In partnership with Sagemark Consulting, a division of Lincoln Financial Services, member businesses, with as few as two employees, can establish a 401K Plan, by outsourcing to MEP benefit program (Multiple Employer Plan 401k). Through this program, member businesses can discharge fiduciary responsibilities, eliminate from 5500 plan audits, day to day operational concerns and increase buying power. Plans are designed to best suit the business needs. 12

13 Operational Services Office Supplies A family owned, local business, Hummel s has served the Upstate NY business community for over 80 years providing streamlined office supply solutions. Hummel s saves your business time and money with its easy ordering process, and average savings of up to 40% on office supplies and 5-90% on all items sold. Electric Energy Constellation Energy Services is a competitive retail energy supplier providing expertise and solutions so customers can be smart with their price, secure with their supplier and save on their energy costs. TSYS Merchant Solutions is thrilled to offer you merchant services at its highest level. With secure processing equipment, local support, competitive pricing, loyality programs and more. We look to customize a solution for each individual business. We welcome the opportunity to offer you a free analysis of your current processing and discuss more in more detail, what we can do to help your business grow. Communications Syntela Conferencing is your single source provider for audio, web and video conferencing. This locally woman-owned, NYS based conferencing company is committed to providing members with the best possible product and service at a guaranteed discount. Web, Video and Telephone Conferencing Services Wireless Device Management WBG is a cellular consulting firm that helps companies efficiently manage their wireless services. Through their consultative approach WBG helps companies get their wireless expenses under control and develops a plan to address their mobile device objectives. 13

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15 IGNITE to host Doubledays on the Deck, would like your opinions By Jon Wilcox: July has been a busy month for IGNITE and needless to say I cannot believe August is already here. IGNITE members joined the Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce members at Owasco Paddles for an ambassador s luncheon catered by Mike Kustyn, the owner of Auburn Clambake & BBQ. The ambassador s council puts on a luncheon twice a year as a way to give back to chamber members while explaining the benefits of belonging to the Chamber. The Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival was there to promote its new musical, Saturday Night Fever, playing through Aug. 12, so everyone left with a funky disco pin showing the times and dates. I want to thank Audrey Iwanicki, owner of Owasco Paddles and Amy Fuller, chamber manager, for organizing such a wonderful event. Several of our steering committee members attended the Cayuga/Seneca Community Action Agency s Taste for Community Action event at the Holiday Inn. The annual event was well-attended, with local wineries and restaurants offering samples, or shall I say a taste, to any individual interested in their local product. There was also a silent auction that had everything from gift baskets to vacation getaways. It was a wonderful night with all the proceeds going to a great cause. Laurie Piccolo, executive director of CSCAA, and her staff did a wonderful job organizing the event, and it is always an event that IGNITE looks forward to supporting and being a part of. The annual New York Dance Festival was held at West Middle School and ran from July 13-24, an event produced by local native, international producer and American choreographer Sean McLeod. IGNITE is proud to support Kierstyn Zaykoski, who is the product director for the New York Institute of Dance & Education, an international dancer and an IGNITE steering committee member, as she is part of the executive team that organizes and promotes the event. Participants from Germany, Japan, Australia, Italy and everywhere in between came to Auburn for the two weeks to not only indulge in dance, but more importantly, to learn how to be happier and healthier people. This influx of participants and their families that are in Auburn and the surrounding areas for a full two weeks is also an economic boost to Cayuga County each summer. There was also a special treat this year where a few key personalities in the Kaleidoscope Dance Theatre and New York Institute of Dance & Education returned, including former chair of IGNITE Lorienne Beals, who now lives and works in Italy. The festival concluded with the 24th annual A Day in Dance gala concert, where all festival participants were able to perform in the first half, and the international faculty, special guests and the New York City- and Auburn-based professional dance company the Kaleidoscope Dance Theatre/Sean McLeod Dance Experience shared their experience with the audience in the second half. IGNITE supports the New York Institute of Dance & Education and the Kaleidoscope Dance Theatre/Sean McLeod Dance Experience for all they do in the community for people of color and women. The next concert will be in Auburn in early October, so keep an eye out for more information. This month, IGNITE will be doing something new in conjunction with the Auburn Doubledays on Saturday, Aug. 22: Doubledays on the Deck, a social family event. IGNITE steering committee members will also be honored by the United Way for their part in last year s United Way campaign. Michaels and Smolak is sponsoring local community leaders through their Hometown Heroes in conjunction with the United Way. IGNITE will be kicking off its IGNITE the Vote that night by setting up a voter registration table to get people registered to vote. How can we get you and the community more involved in IGNITE? Would you like to see more events through the local colleges, online seminars, tangible takeaways such as certifications, or more? We are working to build out our social media presence. What would you like to see more of? We d love to hear your ideas on how we can continue to make this group for young professionals in Cayuga County a success. Message us on Facebook, us or contact me with your ideas. 15

16 2015 Ambassadors Council 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. Gillian DiMora, AXA Advisors Kim Baley, Buffington & Hoatland CPAs Michelle Barber, Five Star Bank Gina Lamannis, Fingerlakes Radio Group Jon Wilcox, Savannah Bank NY Katrina Wilson, Wells College Eric Roper, New York Life Insurance John Taylor, Staples If you are interested in joining the ambassadors council contact the chamber today! Call for more information on becoming an Ambassador! Save the Date! Wednesday, September 2 - BAF at the Springside Saturday, September 26 - The Second Annual Best Scavenger Hunt Ever! Wednesday, October 21 - Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner Thursday, December 3 - Chamber of Commerce Holiday Party Schedule your 2016 Business at Noon today! Only one date left for 2016 Business After Fives! Schedule your business for November 2016 today! 16

17 Our members experience the best....now you can too. Owasco Country Club is home to a beautiful nine hole golf course with eighteen challenging tee boxes, a full service pro shop, beautiful Har-Tru clay tennis courts, kid s summer camps, a gourmet dining facility and two outdoor patios. The rich history of OCC includes prestigious members such as W.H. Seward Jr., a former course record holder, and PGA member Walter Hagen, a former club professional. Bob Fagan recently wrote a review calling Owasco Country Club not only charming, but challenging. gem you will want to play! Bob Fagan is an accomplished player and instructor, PGA Section Executive Director, and highly acclaimed golf writer. The 100 year old stately clubhouse provides exquisite dining overlooking the pristine waters of Owasco Lake. The restaurant offers both a casual tavern setting as well as fine dining. It s a prime location for weddings and other banquet events and available to members at no charge. For More InForMatIon Visit our website at Click on the Become a Member Drop Down Call Carolyn Moore at or Pro Mark Flurschutz at

18 18 Did You Know... Wage Board Votes On Recommendations for Fast Food Workers in New York State New York City (July 22, 2015) - Today the Fast Food Wage Board, appointed by Acting State Labor Commissioner Mario J. Musolino, voted on three motions, the summary and results of which are below. 1. A motion to raise the wage to $15 for employees of fast food chains. Passed A motion to phase in the increase incrementally to take effect in New York City by December 31, 2018 and by July 1, 2021 for the rest of the state. For New York City, the minimum wage should be increased to $10.50 on December 31, 2015, $12.00 on December 31, 2016, $13.50 on December 31, 2017, and $15.00 on December 31, For the rest of the state, the minimum wage should be increased to $9.75 on December 31, 2015, $10.75 on December 31, 2016, $11.75 on December 31, 2017, $12.75 on December 31, 2018, $13.75 on December 31, 2019, $14.50 on December 31, 2020, and $15.00 on July 1, Passed A motion that the term fast food chain be defined to include fast food establishments that are part of chains that have 30 or more locations nationally. Passed 3-0 The full text of the motions are available at: Next Steps According to statute, the Wage Board must now finalize and submit a report to Acting State Labor Commissioner Mario J. Musolino. The Board is scheduled to meet on Monday, July 27, to approve its report. The details of this meeting will be announced soon. The Board s Report and Recommendations will then be published and followed by a 15-day public comment period. Comments will be accepted online and by mail. Based on those comments, the commissioner may accept, reject or modify the board s recommendations and file a wage order. The wage order must be filed within 45 days once the report is filed. The order is then subject to an additional regulatory process.

19 PPI analysis shows New York private sector employment rates increasing New York nearly matching national growth rates ALBANY, N.Y. June job numbers show promising improvements in private sector job creation in New York State, according to the Monthly Economic Outlook released today by The Public Policy Institute of New York State (PPI). With June s year-to-year private sector job growth at 2.3 percent, New York nearly matched the national growth rate of 2.4 percent. The state s private sector job count grew by 173,000 to 7.88 million in June 2015, with strong growth in construction, heath/education services, and in professional and business services. Manufacturing remains a relative soft spot in the state s economy, with manufacturing employment falling 0.3 percent, or by 1,300 positions, over the last 12 months. National manufacturing jobs grew by 1.3% over the same period. Job growth has become more balanced across New York State as well. Year-to-year private sector growth was 2.6 percent downstate (and 3.1 percent in New York City), compared to 1.5 percent upstate. Buffalo showed a particularly strong recovery, with a 2.8 percent growth rate, translating to an increase of 13,000 private sector jobs. Several areas of the state, including the Capital Region and the Buffalo-Niagara region, also showed promising increases in manufacturing jobs, despite the overall state decline. New York State s unemployment rate matched the federal rate of 5.3 percent for June 2015, with each of the state s fifteen major metropolitan areas showing a lower unemployment rate in June 2015 compared to the prior year. The remaining non-metro areas of the state also showed a reduction in their aggregate unemployment rate over the same period, from 6.2 percent to 5.6 percent. Combined state and local government employment over this period remained essentially flat, with an increase of 0.1 percent, or 900 positions. These overall job numbers remain encouraging, especially the improving job picture in upstate New York. said Heather C. Briccetti, president and CEO of The Business Council of New York State. Private sector investment and job growth are the best remedies for many of the state s most serious challenges. Combined, they lead to increases in family income without new government mandates, and generate increased public revenues without tax increases. We need to ensure that New York s public policy decisions continue to support our economic recovery. 19

20 Chamber Ambassadors at Owasco Paddles Chamber member enjoy free event at Owasco Paddles On July 14, Chamber members were treated to a picnic at Owasco Paddles hosted by the Chamber Ambassadors and IGNITE. Auburn Clambake & BBQ catered the event, providing guests with several different menu options, including pulled port and chicken. Although poor weather conditions kept the picnickers out the water, the event was well attended. 20

21 August Calendar at a Glance 14 Ambassadors Owasco Paddles 19 FLGIC: Constant Contact 22 IGNITE at the Doubledays 21