Pictured are Spirit of Tioga award winners, the Raymond-Hadley Corporation, for the 2017 Business Award presented by the Tioga County Chamber of Commerce at their annual dinner on Feb. 9. (Photos by JoAnn R. Walter)
The Tioga County Chamber of Commerce Spirit of Tioga Community Awards were presented at the Chamber’s Annual Dinner on Feb. 9, at Tioga Downs in Nichols, N.Y.
This year’s You Can Do It theme encouraged attendees to focus on the idea that anything is possible by utilizing determination, effort and ingenuity. Participants enjoyed an evening of hors d’oeuvres, dinner, music and a silent auction, along with the award ceremony.
The silent auction, with items donated by Chamber businesses and supporters, as well as a food drive in recognition of National Canned Food month, with items to be given to the Tioga County Rural Ministry food pantry, was also a feature at the event.
Pictured are Spirit of Tioga award winners, owners Ike and Julie Lovelass of The Owego Kitchen, for the 2017 New Business Award presented by the Tioga County Chamber of Commerce at their annual dinner on Feb. 9.
The Spirit of Tioga awards are a special recognition given to those who have made a significant contribution to the community. The 2017 recipients were; for the Business Award, the Raymond-Hadley Corporation in Spencer, N.Y.; for the New Business award, The Owego Kitchen in Owego, N.Y.; and for Community Service, Sister Mary O’Brien of the Tioga County Rural Ministry.
The 100-year-old Raymond-Hadley Corporation in Spencer is a custom blending and private label packaging company specializing in baking and dry ingredient mixes. Raymond-Hadley has worked with grocers to create private brands and helps other small businesses develop ethnic and niche market products, as well as operates a dedicated gluten-free manufacturing space.
The Owego Kitchen opened in November 2015 and is a café’ style eatery and restaurant in the heart of downtown Owego. Work included a full restoration of their historic Lake Street property that dates back to 1873, and guests enjoy a wide selection of breakfast and lunch fare, which includes creative and one-of-a-kind selections.
The Tioga County Rural Ministry serves the unmet needs of the poor, sick, and elderly of Tioga County, providing various programs and services such as a food and personal hygiene pantry, back-to-school program, Soap for Hope, holiday gifts and toy distribution, and numerous other services and resources to help the community.
For more information about the Tioga County Chamber of Commerce, call (607) 687-2020, visit their website at www.tiogachamber.com, or find them on Facebook.
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