The Newark Valley Chamber is excited to announce that it has just received official certification from New York State allowing the chamber to be known as the Northern Tioga Chamber of Commerce. This will better reflect the Chamber’s commitment to serve all northern Tioga County towns, including Newark Valley, Berkshire and Richford.
During 2018 the Chamber embraced a new energy and enthusiasm for providing benefit to both member businesses and the community. It once again took part in the Berkshire Sappening event and the Richford Potato Festival. It also assumed sponsorship of the annual Newark Valley Summerfest (formerly Newark Valley Days), including the fireworks display, previously conducted by the NV Historical Society.
A Flag Reclamation event was held for the first time to collect old, worn U.S. flags for proper disposal. The Chamber also subsidized ads for Chamber business members on placemats printed for three area restaurants.
A Welcome Wagon was started, to present new residents with a basket containing gifts and coupons from local businesses. A weekly email blast was started to alert members to upcoming activities and events in the area, and the Chamber website, located at www.northerntiogachamber.org/, provides a wealth of news and information on local happenings.
Looking ahead to 2019, the Chamber has plans that include continued participation in the events mentioned above as well as new fundraisers and other activities as may be proposed by the members. A proposal to conduct periodic Bingo games is under consideration as an ongoing fundraiser and a fun community activity. The Chamber welcomes ideas and suggestions from all members.
The chamber is hoping that businesses north of Newark Valley will now be inspired to join. They welcome all Northern Tioga businesses to be active participants in the Chamber, which is passionately focused on its mission of “Helping businesses take flight”.
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