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Newsletter
May 2008
Sponsor a Lunch only $100
Notes from the Membership Team
Opportunites To Help
OPPORTUNITIES in OUr Community
Acknowledgments
Golf Outing
Business News and Offers
Welcome New Members
Liverpool Humor
Treasure Hunt
Wine Tasting
Monthly Luncheons
Sponsor Training Programs
Business Before Hours
Liverpool Is The Place
Newsletter Deadline
Items WANTED
Member Spotlight
Lasting Memorial to Dave Lindberg
Mentor Program
ALL YOU NEED IS LIVERPOOL
H.R. 5819
INFORMATION TO HELP YOU GROW YOUR BUSINESS
American Small Business League
Corporate Challenge
New Members Luncheon
Sponsor a Lunch only $100
Sponsorship available at Monthly Luncheons
What will $100 buy?
5 minute commercial at a monthly luncheon
Special Advertising poster at the luncheon
Advertising in the newsletter and press releases
Exhibit table at luncheon
Call the Chamber to Register for 2008 don’t miss out
March-Losi and Ranger CPAs __June-Rescue Mission
Notes from the Membership Team
Notes from the Membership Team . . .
MEMBERSHIP TEAM NOTES:
AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
Be an Ambassador: An Ambassador will be requested to visit one to two Businesses a month who are brand new to the Greater Liverpool Area. They will be given these names from the chamber. They will be given Welcome Packets to bring to these new businesses.
Call Lucretia at the Chamber to schedule yourself for our orientation meeting.
** The Chamber wants to participate in the grand opening of your business or help you mark a significant event or anniversary for your business! We are available to come and do a ribbon cutting, make a presentation, and advertise your special event among Chamber members! Call Lucretia or any team member (Anita Leitgeb, Chase Manhattan Bank; Rich Blasland, Kirnan Real Estate; Pat Houser, Empower Credit Union; Jon Alvarez, Coldwell Banker Prime Properties; Dr. Tom Conley, Conley Chiropractic; or Sally Fedrizzi, Vagabond Tour & Travel) to schedule your special event today!!
** Our Mentoring Program is up and running!! We need YOU to make it successful! If you are able to mentor a new member for a 6 month period, then we want to hear from YOU! Responsibilities include welcoming the new member with a phone call or letter, inviting them to Chamber events and accompanying them to those events, and introducing them to other Chamber members. If you would like to participate, please email anita.leitgeb@chase.com or call Lucretia at the Chamber office. Thanks for your support!!
Anita Leitgeb, Chase Manhattan, Membership Chair
Congratulations to Rina Hart, CNY Health Associates Rina Has just earned her a second FREE insert.
NEWS FROM THE MEMBERSHIP TEAM!
* You asked, we listened!! Some of our members have asked for MORE networking activities at the monthly luncheons! Come to the March luncheon and check it out!
* Sign up today to be a Chamber Mentor or Ambassador! Please call the Chamber office or any Membership Team member for details!
* Keep in mind our referral program that helps you earn Chamber freebies!
The Chamber wants to participate in the grand opening of your business or help you mark a significant event or anniversary for your business! We are available to come and do a ribbon cutting, make a presentation, and advertise your special event among Chamber members! Call Lucretia or any team member ( Anita Leitgeb, Chase Manhattan Bank; Rich Blasland, Kirnan Real Estate; Pat Houser, Empower Credit Union; or Jon Alvarez, Coldwell Banker Prime Properties) to schedule your special event!
REFERRALS PAY
Refer a future member to the chamber and when they become a member you benefit
1 Referral—Your name in the newsletter
3 Referrals-a Free insert in the newsletter (value $50)
10 Referrals-Free membership for 2008 (priceless)
Opportunites To Help
Opportunities To Help
The Corporate Volunteer Council is a coalition of businesses, associations and organizations that recognizes the importance of volunteerism in our community. The CVC’s mission is to provide professional guidance, development, support, and networking opportunities for members, and to address community needs through employee, retiree, member and family volunteer efforts. The Liverpool Chamber is a member of this Council if you would like to find out more about the CVC 315-428-2246. Or visit www.1800volunteer.
Friends of Onondaga Lake Park-453-6768 Volunteers always needed for tour guides, actors and clean up outside and inside.
WCNY the “12 Days of Tel Auc” Starting April 22 Call WCNY P: 315-453-2424 or email Steve Herwood steven_herwood@wcny.org, www.wcny.orgfor more information. This is a wonderful way to help this Public Television Station and get visibility for your business. Also call to find out how your business can volunteer on the air. Ask many of our members and Lucretia the director here at the Liverpool Chamber about how much fun it is .
Thank You for your Help from the Parish of St. Joseph the Worker. Terry Cardinal, Outreach Minister writes: I would like to thank you for the wonderful assortment of Christmas Gifts and food that wer donated by the members of the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce. It is so ver much appreciated.
One of the families you helped is a young mother with three children. Her husband had left her and the children and took all of their assets with him. They were left with very little. And just before Christmas she lost her job due to down-sizing. She has prospects for another job but things were really tough for them at Christmas. She and her children were so happy with the gifts and food as were all the other families that were recipients of your generosity. We would like to especially thank the members that were drop-off points for these gifts-Shear Indulgence Hair Salon, Ultimate Fitness, Cameo Grooming and Dog Day Care and Adecco Employment Services. We are so grateful to have your organiztion present in our community.. You certainly are an asset that is most positive. Again, Thank you!! With many good wishes for a happy, healthy and peaceful 2008.
OPPORTUNITIES in OUr Community
Living Life Beyond Eating Disorders:
451-5544 for more information. Located at 407 Tulip Street, Liverpool,
Divorced/Separated Support
More groups go to www.movingonsyracuse.org
Toastmaster of Liverpool , Liverpool (new club forming),Liverpool First United Methodist Church, 2nd & 4th Thursdays 8 pm, admin@karenmaloy.org
Select Toastmasters.
Liverpool First United Methodist Church, 2nd & 4th Wednesday at 7 pm,
Syracuse Toastmasters
Parsons - 290 Elwood Davis Rd, Suite 312
1st & 3rd Monday @ 7 pm, Pete Petrone 315-451-9560 peter.petrone@parsons.com
New Toastmasters Group
We are excited about our new club and invite everyone in the area to come join us.
Our regular meeting time is 1:30 – 2:30 the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. . We meet right here at 235 Greenfield Pkwy – Liverpool NY 13088 (right off Buckley Road)VP MembershipGreenfield Toastmasters 315-234-2754
Sharon Wightman, MLS LRC Librarian ITT Technical Institute 235 Greenfield Parkway Liverpool, NY 13088
Bring on the Books
The Greater Liverpool Chamber will be a drop off point for Books for the the Succes by Success Campaign. If you would like to be a drop off point for the month of February call the Liverpool Chamber Office.
Acknowledgments
Newsletter printed by Minuteman Press of Liverpool.
Production and content of the Newsletter is executed by the Staff at the Greater Livepool Chamber.
Golf Outing
Golf Outing
September 18
Foxfire Golf Course
$85
Looking for Major Sponsors $500
Hole Sponsors $100
Cart Sponsors $25
Business News and Offers
Members News and Offers:
SPRING OPEN HOUSE! ITT Tech Tuesday, May 6, 2008 You are invited to attend: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm ·Tour the College ·Discover Career Opportunities ·Complimentary Refreshments·Bring a Friend·Interactive/Hands-on Activities ·Explore Financial Aid ·Identify Degree Programs of Interest ·Instructors on Hand to Help Answer Questions Contact: Cindi Drayer, Community Relations Specialist, 235 Greenfield Parkway, Liverpool, NY 13088 315-461-8000, Contact the school for directions or visit: www.itt-tech.edu
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$20 off your first three hour session of customized training in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Access or Excel
Unlike an all day “one size fits all” class, this one-on-one training helps you complete your current work faster, easier and more accurately. Return on investment is immediate. Contact Christine Taylor, Consultant; Master Microsoft Office Specialist at Chris@ctaylorconsultant.com or 315-480-4540.Visit www.ctaylorconsultant.com to learn more. Thanks so much. Let me know if you need any other info. Chris, Chris Taylor, Chris@ctaylorconsultant.com. 315-480-4540
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SYRACUSE RESEARCH CORPORATION’S PROTOTYPE FOR LOCKHEED MARTIN EQ-36 COUNTERFIRE TARGET ACQUISITION RADAR SUCCESSFUL IN U.S. ARMY 360-DEGREE MODE TESTING SYRACUSE, NY, April 9, 2008 –Syracuse Research Corporation (SRC)’s radar that is the prototype for Lockheed Martin’s [NYSE: LMT] Enhanced AN/TPQ-36 counter-fire target acquisition (EQ-36) radar recently completed successful performance testing in 360-degree counter-fire mode against mortars and rockets at the U.S. Army’s Yuma Proving Grounds in Arizona. The prototype radar was developed by SRC under an Army Technology Objective
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Quarterly Market Commentary – Q108 April 2008 Dennis J. Hebert CLU ChFC CLTC MSFS AEP RFC AIF
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER, Hebert Financial Strategies go to www.liverpoolchamber.com to read this report.
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As you are probably aware, last year Baldwinsville played host to the first annual American Carp Society N.E. Regional Carp Tournament and it was an overwhelming success with over 30 teams participating from across the country as well as the world. This year\'s tournament is already poised to double last year\'s turnout. It will take place May 14-17, 2008 in Baldwinsville and Liverpool at select waterfront locations. If you\'d like to place an ad in the official program (It was a beautiful, glossy 8x11 program featuring the new Red Mill Inn, the host site of the tournament, on the cover) the costs are as follows:
Full page $160.00 Half Page $95.00 Quarter Page $$60.00 Eighth Page $40.00
Please contact Laurel Landphere at 315-858-5858 or email ads@rsmercury.com . PDF or JPG format perferred for ads. They are also interested in restaurants willing to deliver to the teams fishing as they fish for 48 hours straight without leaving their spot. Ads might also be a good spot to include a coupon to your establishment, etc. These visitors LOVED the area and had a great time last year, so this is a perfect opportunity to showcase your business and services. Don\'t forget, the tournament also draws a lot of local people as well! If you could pass this on to the chamber membership, as many would probably appreciate the opportunity to advertise at such an inexpensive rate, preferrably via email since time is of the essence, it would be appreciated!
Best, Jon Alvarez, Realtor, Coldwell Banker Prime Properties
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The Bridal Connection We\'ve started prom season if anyone should ask, lots of nice dresses available for a really decent price. Linda at 437 0030.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Just a reminder every Tuesday evening at 5pm. Meet at Multisport in the Village of Liverpool, and run in the park. This is a great way to meet and train with others, stay/get in shape, and push yourself a bit. Pace and distance self determined. (Tuesday night is my long run training for July Ironman- tonight’s plan is 1.5 hrs at ~8-9minute mile pace). Chuck Prosser, Multisport PT & Fitness, 451-2270, www.multisportpt.com
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Lancaster PA trip July 14-15, 2008 (2 days/1 night) includes roundtrip motor coach transportation, 1 night lodging, meals, theatre performance \"Abraham & Sarah\", Guided Amish Tour, free time for \"tax free\" shopping, and more.... Price is $255 per person based on double occupancy.
\"Salute to the Veterans\" trip to Washington DC - July 21-22, 2008 (3 days /2nights) includes 2 nights lodging, roundtrip motor coach transportation, all meals and three full days of activities in Washington DC (also with stop in Gettysburg). Price is $480 per person based on double occupancy.
Berkshires trip July 31, 2008 (day trip) includes roundtrip motor coach transportation, dinner in the Berkshires, Norman Rockwell Museum, Hancock Shaker Village. Price is $115 per person (includes driver tip)
New England Getaway (Maine/Boston) trip September 15-19, 2008 (5 days/4 nights) includes 2 night lodging Boston, 2 nights lodging Rockland Maine, roundtrip motor coach transportation, meals, numerous activities in Boston and Maine including, Lobsterfest, Acadia National Park, Boston Duck Tours, Isabella Stewart & JFK Museums, Light house Museum and much more...Price is $799 per person based on double occupancy (includes driver tip) with more options if desired... Also scheduled are one day and multi-day trips to NYC fro the Holiday season...call to get information now as these trips fill up very quickly!!
Ask about other trips available OR plan a trip for your own neighborhood, church, student, adult or senior group. Bella Tours will gladly customize any tour to meet your interests and budgetary needs!! We look forward to hearing from you!!
Call Lori Cavelli at Bella Tours & Travel Inc. - 315-652-0121 - for more information and to reserve your seat today! Pick up locations will be determined based on where travelers are located.
"Wicked" in Rochester NY - Saturday - May 31, 2008 - Cost is $140 per person and includes roundtrip transportation, show ticket, Dinner at Belhurst Castle, taxes, gratuities and driver tip
Wilkes-Barre PA -Thursday June 5 - Friday, June 6, 2008 - "Danny O'Donnel" performs at the Wachovia Arena/Pocono Downs Casino - Cost is $230 per person (double occupancy) and includes roundtrip transportation, show ticket, hotel accomodations, Breakfast, shopping, Casino package, Dinner at Hottles Restaurant, taxes, gratuities and driver tip.
New York Yankees vs Kansas City Royals @ Yankee Stadium - August 16-17, 2008 -cost is $300 per person (double occupancy) and includes roundtrip transportation, hotel accomodations, Breakfast at the hotel, Saturday and Sunday games (2 games total), taxes & gratuities. Call Lori Cavelli at Bella Tours & Travel Inc. @315-652-0121 for more details!! All seats are sold on a first come first serve basis! Hope to see you there!!!
Welcome New Members
My Girls On the Lake(formerly Saltys on the Lake
Robyn Schlesing
110 S. Willow Street
Liverpool, NY 13088
P: 315-451-4515
Nylady13byrd@aol.com
restaurant
Bluerock Energy
Jerry Schavone
432 N. Franklin Street Suite 20
Syracuse, NY 13204
P: 315-701-1549 x112
F: 315-701-1812
jschavone@bluerockenergy.com
www.bluerockenergy.com
energy supplier of gas & Electric
Prudential Financial
Rnenee Matthews
5786 Widewaters Parkway
DeWitt, NY 13214
P: 315-446-1515
Renee.matthews@prudential.com
Financial Services
Voice-Over Talent
Todd Denny
104 Parker Ave.
Liverpool, NY 13088
P: 315-457-1931
todd@todddennyvo.com
www.todddennyvo.com
freelance-marketing/advertising/media voice-overs
InFocus Advisers, Inc
David Lavelle
8035 Oswego Road
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
P: 315-632-3333
F: 315-652-4595
dlavelle@infocusadvisors.com
www.infocusadvisors.com
Insurance & Fiancial Services
Holiday Inn/Syracuse/Airport Area
Sharon Kirk
Tiffany Gallagher
441 Electronics Parkway
Liverpool, New York 13088
P: 315-457-1122 X7913
F: 315-451-0675
holiday-inn.com/syr/I-90ex137
hisyr@earthlink.net
Liverpool Humor
Have you ever wondered what kinds of questions the Greater Liverpool Chamber receives?
Usually it is how do I find out about population, traffic flow, hotels, restaurants, Massage therapist, how to start a business, schedule of events at Onondaga Lake or I am moving into the area can you send some realators or information about the area and more. You will however enjoy this email we received this month.
Hello my name is Terri with Lake City Travel and I have clients that are visiting London end of June and they wanted information on Concerts in Liverpool or surrounding areas and anything with the Rock Hall to visit. Can you give me any information on this or websites to look up information. I would appreciate it very much. Thank you Terri
Treasure Hunt
Treasure HuntThe 2008 Treasure Hunt will begin in June and will run through July, ending with a public drawing of the grand prize winners at Johnson Park! (exact dates to be announced) During the Treasure Hunt, programs will be disbursed throughout the community and media promotions will encourage the public to visit all the participating businesses. Promote your business to thousands, while supporting your Greater Liverpool Chamber of Commerce.
2008 Greater Liverpool Chamber of Commerce Treasure Hunt
June 6 – end of July 2008
What’s in it for my business?
· This is a unique opportunity to drive new prospective clients into your business!
· Promote your business through a variety of advertising.
How it works:
· Each Sponsor will be given an Entry box, along with a stack of Business Card Sized entry forms and a poster and Treasure Hunt Catalogs (which direct participants to all locations).
· Participants must visit participating merchants to fill out and entry form.
· Contestants will fill in name and address on back of form and deposit in entry box.
· The more sponsors that a participant visits, the greater their chance of winning!
· One entry per participant per location. The committee goes through every box and does remove multiples from any one given location.
How it will be promoted:
· Advertising members will provide ads-Newspapers, radio, TV, Media Calendar Web Sites, and of course the www.liverpoolchamber.com
· Yard signs strategically placed throughout the area directing participants to the Chamber office and website for more details.
· Signage in the Village of Liverpool and allowable locations.
· Advertising information booklet, available at all participating merchants.
· Booklets will also be given to schools, day cares and be taken to every and any event the chamber is at. Distribution is also at every Liverpool Is the Place Concert.
· At this moment we are looking at other venues to get the booklets out.
How Chamber Members can participate:
· Choose a level of participation on the Treasure Hunt Form
· Decide if you want folks to come into your business or visit your web site to enter.
· Anyone advertising $100 to $400 agrees to offer a prize worth $25 or more. The contestant who wins may not be someone who entered at your location, thus another opportunity to have someone visit your location.
· Provide a good location in your place of business that is visible for the entry box and booklets.
· Help in anyway to create the excitement of this event.
· Provide the Chamber with electronic Ad by May 2nd
· Anyone who gets their registration in before April 1 can take $25 off their ad.
· All ads and registrations forms must be in no later than May 2nd.
· New Member Special-Join the Liverpool Chamber at the $200 level, receive a ¼ page ad and current year membership until October 31st.
Treasure Hunt
New this year:
We will be having at least 2 to 3 invents to promote the Treasure Hunt.
1st event is June 14 at 10 am at Heids. There will be music, rides to museums, children’s activities, etc.
Everyone completing a treasure map in the village of Liverpool that day will get a free ice cream cone at Heids.
More to come … stay tuned
Wine Tasting
Wine Tasting by
Apple Spirits
Corner of Buckley and 7 North
May 9 Shaeldrake Point,
Finger Lakes Line 4-6
Monthly Luncheons
Monthly Luncheon
Networking 11:30
Lunch at Noon
May 15 Thursday
$12.00 RSVP by May 10
United Inn
1308 Buckley Road
(near 7th North across from the Ramada Inn)
June 10 Elks Club Barbecue-Baldwinsville/Liverpool Joint Our Sponsor Rescue Mission
September 23-Mohegan Manor “Reverse Mortgages”
October 21– Liverpool Fire Station catered by Alabrassa, “Meet our non profits and hear what it take to be a volunteer firefighter”
November 18-
December 18-
Sponsor Training Programs
Training for Business Growth Committee
Brown Bag Lunch Programs,
These fill up fast so register early.
We are looking for a Sponsor for our March program “Keeping Customers for Life” and our May program, "learn how to outsell-out manage and outperform your competition".
What will $400 buy you: We would also entertain (2)$250 sponsors who would split this promotion
A chance to give a 5 minute commercial to our participants.
Exhibit your business and exposure on any advertising we do for that program.
Advertising in our newsletter.
Business Before Hours
Business Before Hours
7:30 am Registration
7:45—9:00 am Program Begins
Great Networking Opportunity
RSVP for these events PLEASE
FREE
May 8
Chase Bank
4169 Elmcrest Road
Liverpool
Please join us for the best networking breakfast in Greater Liverpool! Everyone present gets time on the open mic to briefly tell about their products and services.
June—Cams
September—10 Huntington
October-7 Parkrose
November- Liverpool Public Library
December-Hampton Inn Rt 31
Liverpool Is The Place
The Liverpool Is The Place Committee Will meet to plan for next years concert series. Call if you would like to serve on this committee
Newsletter Deadline
Newsletter Deadline for May Don’t Forget! The deadline to submit items (member news & events) to the newsletter is April 15.
If you would like to place and insert in the newsletter, please provide 400 copies to the chamber by the 21st. It’s only $50.00!
Items WANTED
Wanted –The Chamber office is seeking new and gently used items: two small folding tables no bigger than 5 feet. envelopes, 1 easel Pad Easels, an A folding frame sign to use on the side walk for events, a storage cabinet, small fan, Large envelopes, a small tape recorder, 2 floor lamps, electric stapler, flip charts. Stamps, Paper
Member Spotlight
Welcome to a New Greater Liverpool Monthly Spotlight
Each month we will pick one or several categories and feature 2008 members. Come out and support your members.
Get Fit and Healthy visit our Fitness, health members at www.liverpoolchamber.com
Lasting Memorial to Dave Lindberg
Lasting Memorial to Dave Lindberg.
Many have asked about doing something as a memorial Tribute to Dave.
We would like to Get contributions of any size to:
Have a park bench with his name on it. Dave liked the benches at Onondaga Lake Park.
Plant a Tree.
Have a scholarship for a Liverpool Student.
We are also asking for folks to send a favorite picture or a quote or story about Dave. These will be put together and given to his family. Many folks have loved this idea…
Please Send donation to the Liverpool Chamber and mark your contributions to be used for the Dave Lindberg Memorial….We need to have about $1,000 to do all of the above...All contributions should be received by June 14th.
Mentor Program
The Liverpool Chamber Membership Team is launched a Mentoring Program for new members and we need YOU to make it a success!
If you are able to mentor a new member for a 6 month period, then we want to hear from YOU! Responsibilities include welcoming the new member with a phone call or letter, inviting them to Chamber events and accompanying them to those events, and introducing them to other Chamber members.
ALL YOU NEED IS LIVERPOOL
Featuring LIVE on stage BRITISH INVASION legends:
Terry Sylvester of THE HOLLIES
BILLY J KRAMER & The Dakotas
THE FAB FIVE and 10 more act from the Northeast USA!
BITES ON THE LAKE Food festival
WINE TASTING * CLASSIC CAR SHOW
‘SEA of MONSTERS’ Moonbounces
‘SKY of BLUE / SEA of GREEN’ Display
ONONDAGA LAKE PARK FREE to the public!!
For sponsorship info, call Paul Davie at 382-7285 or pdavie@twcny.rr.com
H.R. 5819
The Liverpool Chamber received this communication...It is the policy of the Greater Liverpool Chamber not to take sides nor endorse political candidates nor issues. We will however pass information to you and it is up to you to endorse or not endorse an issue.
Thank you for calling attention to small businesses. Recently, we contacted you regarding H.R. 5819, and its potential harmful impacts on small businesses. Last night H.R. 5819, passed through the House of Representatives with 368 – 43 vote. As this bill moves to the Senate, we are further encouraging you to take action.
We ask you and your members to contact your Senators to let them know that you oppose amending the definition of a small business as "independently owned" in the Small Business Act.
Finally, we are interested in obtaining an official statement from your chamber opposing H.R 5819. For your convenience, I have included: a description of our concerns, a link to a sample template letter, a link to the congressional contact portal, a copy of H.R. 5819, and a letter template that you can personally use to contact your representative.
Thank you and please let me know if you have any questions.
Best regards,
Chris
Christopher Gunn | Communications Director American Small Business League 707.789.9575w | 707.696.6633m | 707.789.9580f cgunn@asbl.com | www.asbl.com
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ASBL Concerns:
Our concern is that, Title II of H.R. 5819 changes the definition of a small business from the current definition of "independently owned” to include businesses owned up to 49.9 percent by a single venture capital firm or up to nearly 100 percent if owned by multiple venture capital firms, so long as no single firm owns more than 49.9 percent. Additionally, as amended the bill will allow large venture capital firms (meaning more than 500 employees) to own up to 20 percent of a small business and still maintain small business status. This change is an increase of 10 percent over the previous standard. Title II of the act amends Sec. 9 (e) of the Small Business Act, which is specific to the SBIR program. While this legislation limits venture capital participation in a small business concern to the SBIR program, H.R. 5819 creates a dangerous precedent that could lead to venture capital participation in other small business programs.
As introduced, H.R. 5819 will force legitimate small businesses to compete head-to-head against firms controlled by billionaire venture capitalists for even the smallest government orders for goods and services. This bill is being fast-tracked and is scheduled to be debated on the floor of the house today. With that in mind, we need you to act with urgency today.
INFORMATION TO HELP YOU GROW YOUR BUSINESS
Q: How can an entrepreneur build flexibility into his/her growth strategy?
Run a tight ship. Be very conservative with infrastructure and overhead costs, but also be willing to invest in meaningful infrastructure upgrades that keep the business growth from stagnating.
Q: How important is good planning in building fast growth into a company?
Plan well. Plan early and often. Good planning gives you the ability to make sound decisions quickly because you can create contingency plans for multiple business opportunities as they arise. You can’t make good decisions if you don’t plan.
SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER, at Onondaga Community College, “Committed to Small Business Success" Our Certified Business Advisors have been providing free and confidential assistance to small businesses in Central New York for over 20 years in: * Start-Up Assistance , * Business Plan Development, * Source of Financing. * Organizational Planning , * Marketing/Advertising. For more information on how the Small Business Development Center at Onondaga Community College can help your business: * Call: 315-498-6070, * Email: sbdc@sunyocc.edu, * Visit: www.onondagasbdc.org
Companies retain workers by letting them volunteer
Volunteering has become a kind of corporate benefit to help employees who want to improve interpersonal skills, sharpen teamwork and hone their ability to overcome obstacles. Companies increasingly are offering time off to retain two major groups: younger people who want to balance personal values and beliefs and ready-to-retire employees who want to serve their communities. Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)/Associated Press (2/11) Also call the local Corporatte Volunteer Council at 315-428-2246 or visit www.1800volunteer.org.
When headcount must be eliminated, it is difficult for management to determine how and where the cuts will be made. Oftentimes, these decisions are made in an apparent vacuum , without a clear understanding of the real costs and longer term strategic impact on the organization, its employees and customers. This week's Workplace Wellness column offers some questions to consider before terminating employees when business is in a downward trend. As always, your comments, observations, ideas and stories regarding this topic or any other contemporary workplace issues are welcomed and appreciated. Pathfinders. HERE IS THE LINK FOR THIS WEEK'S COLUMN: http://www.TrustedCoach.com/columns/Dont_Rush_To_Let_Employees_Go_Too_Soon.pdf
Government could be your next best customer
With the economy slowing, a small business's next best customer may be the federal government -- the world's largest supplier of goods and services. A Massachusetts company that sells and services big rigs sold $1.2 million in truck parts last year to the government after hiring a consultant to help with the complicated bidding process. Reuters (2/4)
American Small Business League
Currently the ASBL is working on number of small business issues. Including new legislation and proposed SBA rule changes. To keep up with this activity bookmark our blog, which provides frequent updates for your reference along with our monthly newsletter.
Blog URL
http://americansmallbusinessleague.blogspot.com
For our newsletter go to: www.asbl.com and go to "Action center"
Also Thursday morning, ASBL President Lloyd Chapman will be on the Jay Marvin Show discussing small business issues. You can Listen Live at 10:05 ET on http://www.am760.net/pages/
or to the replay at http://www.am760.net/cc-common/podcast.html
Congressional contact portal for your reference:
http://www.asbl.com/contact.html
Adam Melenkivitz | National Director
American Small Business League
707.789.9575w | 707.789.9580f adam@asbl.com | www.asbl.com
Corporate Challenge
An invitation to join the Corporate Challenge. Walk, Run or Party
June 24th
On behalf of the Greater Baldwinsville and Greater Liverpool Chambers of Commerce, I'd like to invite you to participate in the JPMorgan Chase Corporate Challenge to be held on Tuesday, June 24th at 6:25pm at Onondaga Lake Park. Our chambers felt it might be a fun way to promote chamber membership by banding together under the banner of "The Other Chambers" as many business owners tend to think solely of the Syracuse Chamber of Commerce when asked if their company is a member of a chamber. With so many business entities participating in this community event, we felt this woul be of dual benefit: promote each individual chamber relative to location and each individual business choosing to participate with us. We will have a booth/tent. Your business can walk or run with us (we will have "The Other Chambers" Of Commerce t-shirts made--feel and by bringing literature to have on hand for those other businesses/individuals participating in the event (some may choose not to walk or run, that's fine, too as we need people to man the tables). Talk about a captive audience as this event brings out so many from the business community! So please, join us in this fun, community event and help promote chamber membership and your individual businesses. Please forward to your membership, print in your newsletters, and feel free to contact me, your team captain, for more information.Event Info:
Team Name:................."THE OTHER CHAMBERS" OF COMMERCE
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 Onondaga Lake Park 6:25 p.m. Cost: $28.00 per individual
The JPMorgan Chase Foundation, in support of the Corporate Challenge, will make a donation to the Salvation Army of the Syracuse Area and the Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency.
Register here: http://register.jpmorganchasecc.com/teampub/page.tcl?id=41436&team_id=312569
**As our borders in CNY continue to shrink and overlap, it only makes sense for each of us to find new and creative ways to interact and support each other...please join us! Jon Alvarez Coldwell Banker Prime Properties, 7672 Oswego Rd., Liverpool, NY 13090
315-671-3616 Office 315-440-8147 Cell 315-622-4613 Fax
Website: http://www.JonAlvarez.com
Email: Jon@ILoveCNYrealestate.com
New Members Luncheon
April 22 60 members came out to meet and greet some our new members
at King of Kings Church.
The Meal was catered by Canales
Welcome
Russ Macy-Apple Spirits
Mark Cardone-Brookline Development
Christine Taylor, Christine Taylor Consultant
Jodi Salamida, June Myers, Melissa Snavlin, Clipper Magazine
Tina Goodnough, Double Tree, Carrier Circle
Shelly Robinson, John Hunt, Galaxy Communication
Tiffany Gallagher, Sharon Kirk, Holiday Inn Electronics Pkway
Rick Carlesko, Howard Leidel, David Lavellie, Norm Caffrey, IN Focus Advisers
David Keyes, Keys Enterprises
Beverly Griffo, Northland Communications
Diane Knowlton, Onondaga Yacht Club
Renee Schere, Presentations Plus
Renee Matthews, Prudential Financial
Rich Kudlick, Reid & Zutant
William Robillard, Roby’s Smoqhouse
Mark Schroeder, State Farm Insurance
Anthony Carangello, The Growth Coach
Mark Nicotra. The Town of Salina
Deborah Schembri, United Inn
Todd Denny, Voice Over Talent
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