Pictured, from left, are Laura Maerkl, Stacy Tidick, Pat Roma, and Tim Strong with Visions Federal Credit Union – a sponsor of the Tioga County Chamber of Commerce Business Show held Oct. 8 at the Owego Treadway Inn and Conference Center in Owego, N.Y. (Photos by Wendy Post)
Pictured, Gwen Kania, president and CEO of the Tioga County Chamber of Commerce, is pleased with the turnout of the Business Show held Oct. 8 at the Owego Treadway Inn and Conference Center in Owego, N.Y.
A ribbon cutting officiated the 2015 Tioga County Chamber of Commerce Business Show held Oct. 8 at the Owego Treadway Inn and Conference Center in Owego, N.Y.
Over 80 businesses, large and small were represented at the Tioga County Chamber of Commerce Business Show held Oct. 8 at the Owego Treadway Inn and Conference Center in Owego, N.Y.
Pictured is Lynn Price, admissions and CTS outreach specialist for the Oneonta Job Corps Academy. The agency was represented at the 2015 Tioga County Chamber of Commerce Business Show held Oct. 8 at the Owego Treadway Inn and Conference Center in Owego, N.Y.
Sue Michaels of The Kitchen Store gets ready to prepare Butternut Squash Perogies during the 2015 Tioga County Chamber of Commerce Business Show held Oct. 8 at the Owego Treadway Inn and Conference Center in Owego, N.Y.
Sales Representatives Heather Gunther and Heather Greeno are pictured setting up The Owego Pennysaver booth at the Tioga County Chamber of Commerce business show held Oct. 8 at the Owego Treadway Inn and Conference Center in Owego, N.Y. The Owego Pennysaver served as a sponsor for this year’s event.
Pictured, from left, Jennifer Blackman, Bob Fisher, and Kim Potter with Tioga State Bank – this year’s Underwriter Sponsor of the Tioga County Chamber of Commerce Business Show held Oct. 8 at the Owego Treadway Inn and Conference Center in Owego, N.Y. were well represented.
Debbie Howard, left, volunteers with Tioga County Rural Ministry at the Tioga County Chamber of Commerce Business Show held Oct. 8 at the Owego Treadway Inn and Conference Center in Owego, N.Y.
Tioga Downs set up a nice display at the Tioga County Chamber of Commerce Business Show held Oct. 8 at the Owego Treadway Inn and Conference Center in Owego, N.Y.
Arts, crafts, and more were represented at the Tioga County Chamber of Commerce Business Show held Oct. 8 at the Owego Treadway Inn and Conference Center in Owego, N.Y.
Bonni Stacconi Phelps, owner of the recently televised baked euphoria out of Endwell, N.Y. takes her own photos during the Tioga County Chamber of Commerce Business Show held Oct. 8 at the Owego Treadway Inn and Conference Center in Owego, N.Y.
Pictured, from left, Steve Paul, Nancy Eckstrom, and Janelle Malia of ODOG discuss operations of the newly constructed Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park in Owego, N.Y. during the Tioga County Chamber of Commerce Business Show held Oct. 8 at the Owego Treadway Inn and Conference Center in Owego, N.Y.
NYSEG and RG&E are represented at the Tioga County Chamber of Commerce Business Show held Oct. 8 at the Owego Treadway Inn and Conference Center in Owego, N.Y.
Many businesses and non-profits were represented at this year’s Tioga County Chamber of Commerce Business Show held Oct. 8 at the Owego Treadway Inn and Conference Center in Owego, N.Y.
SCORE is represented at the Tioga County Chamber of Commerce Business Show held Oct. 8 at the Owego Treadway Inn and Conference Center in Owego, N.Y.
Black Cat Gallery products were on display at this year’s Tioga County Chamber of Commerce Business Show held Oct. 8 at the Owego Treadway Inn and Conference Center in Owego, N.Y.
Over 80 businesses were represented at this year’s Tioga County Chamber of Commerce Business Show held Oct. 8 at the Owego Treadway Inn and Conference Center in Owego, N.Y.
Ronald Grubb, of the Glenmary Inn Bed and Breakfast and Event Center on Glenmary Drive in Owego, is represented at the Tioga County Chamber of Commerce Business Show held Oct. 8 at the Owego Treadway Inn and Conference Center in Owego, N.Y.
Pictured is a beautiful floral display at the entrance to the Tioga County Chamber of Commerce Business Show held Oct. 8 at the Owego Treadway Inn and Conference Center in Owego, N.Y.
The Farmhouse Brewery helped close out the 2015 Tioga County Chamber of Commerce Business Show held Oct. 8 at the Owego Treadway Inn and Conference Center in Owego, N.Y.
On Oct. 8, the Tioga County Chamber of Commerce was host to their annual business show at Owego’s Treadway Inn and Conference Center. The annual event was initiated years ago to provide area merchants and businesses a catalyst for networking with one another. And this year was no different.
Themed, “Through the looking glass”, Gwen Kania, CEO and president of the Chamber of Commerce, wanted to offer the community an even further glance at the products and services offered right in the Southern Tier.
This year’s event, underwritten with by sponsor Tioga State Bank; and sponsored by Tioga Hardwoods, Inc.; The Owego Pennysaver; Community Bank, N.A.; Tri-Town Insurance; Visions Federal Credit Union; The Owego Treadway Inn and Conference Center; New Radio WEBO, and AM&T; welcomed guests at 9:30 a.m. and officiated this year’s show with a 10 a.m. ribbon cutting, with Fred Akshar, GOP candidate for Senate, selected to cut the ribbon.
Guests, many who arrived early, were able to browse through two floors of business displays, talk to their respective representatives, and were even treated to samplings of products and foods.
Sue Michaels, from the Kitchen Store in Owego was busy preparing Butternut Squash Perogies for guests arriving, and shared her booth with her daughter Maren, who has recently added her professional artwork and classes to the array of activities that The Kitchen Store has to offer.
Lynn Price, admissions and CTS outreach specialist for Job Corps/CHP International, Inc., had a booth at the show to inform guests about job training and education resources available through their organization. According to Price, the opportunities are out there for people to learn new skills that will help them integrate into the workforce.
The Owego Dog Owner’s Group (ODOG) was also on-hand with a display that highlighted the opportunities for guests and their canine friends at the newly opened Rebecca Weitsman Dog Park at Hickories Park in Owego. ODOG is the not-for-profit volunteer organization that has formed an agreement with the Town of Owego to upkeep the park.
Nancy Eckstrom, ODOG president, showed guests a PowerPoint presentation of the dog park build process, and was surrounded by a basket raffle that contained treats for dog lovers, and offered snacks for canine companions.
Over at the Visions Federal Credit Union display, there was plenty of chocolate, and information on investment and banking services.
“This is always a great event,” said Laura Maerkl, business services officer for Visions Federal Credit Union, adding, “We are proud to be a sponsor each year.”
For the guests, the Annual Business Show is always an enjoyable event and an avenue to learn more about what the Southern Tier has to offer.
Emma Sedore, Tioga County Historian, spent a portion of the afternoon visiting business and non-for-profit representatives.
“It’s fun to come and network with other organizations,” said Sedore. “It’s a really nice event,” she added.
To learn more about the Tioga County Chamber of Commerce and its benefits, visit www.tiogachamber.com.
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