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August 2016


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-Chamber Staff
 
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In This Issue
Lunch & Learn: Business Insurance 101
Founder's Day
Auburn Downtown Mile
TomatoFest
Currier Plastics Recognized for Supporting Education
Foundation Center & Finger Lakes Grants Information Center
Finger Lakes Community Arts Grants
Leadership Cayuga
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Lunch & Learn:  Business Insurance 101
 
C alling all Business Owners! Do you know if you have the right coverage for your business?
 
Join Generations Agency Manager Jerry Graziano for a presentation & discussion Wednesday, August 10, noon to 1 p.m., on insurance for business owners. For over 25 years, Jerry's customers have benefitted from his knowledge of Commercial Insurance. Learn how to determine what types coverages are necessary for your business, how to control Insurances costs and options for preventing claims and saving money on Workers Compensation Insurance.
 
Lunch will be provided by Wegmans. Prize drawing for one lucky winner.  To register call (315) 252-7291 or email ktehan@cayugacountychamber.com.
 
Generations Agency is a wholly owned subsidiary of Generations Bank. Our agents have over 75 years of experience to help you get the coverage you and your business need. As an independent agency we offer a variety of coverages and companies and help find our customers the best for them.
Save the Date:  Annual Chamber Dinner
Mark your calendars!  This year's Annual Dinner will be held Wednesday, October 26, at the Emerson Park Pavillion!  Stay posted for more details!
 
Founder's Day
Mark your calendars for this year's event set for Saturday, August 13th, from 10AM - 10PM, with the antique car show, auBURN Bike Fest, Art Flaire and music all day & night, plus a Friday night kick off with Music on the Mall on State Street from 6 - 10PM.  For more information, visit the Founder's Day Facebook page.
 
Auburn Downtown Mile
The 39th annual Auburn Downtown Mile will be held Friday, August 26, 2016.  The NEW start location is  196 Genesee Street (Pettigrass Funeral Home) in Auburn. The race begins at 7 p.m. and is open to competitive and recreational runners, families with children of all ages, and strollers! Register online, contact Race Director Laura Clary Laura@auburnymca.net or call 315-253-5304 x117 for more information. 
 
TomatoFest
This year, TomatoFest will be held in downtown Auburn, NY, Friday September 9th & Saturday September 10th, 2016.! This year's festival will be fresh and better than ever so make plans to bring your friends and family for food, crafts, music, and a fun-filled weekend! Visit  www.cnytomatofest.org for more information.  
Currier Plastics Recognized for Supporting Education
Earlier in the year, Currier Plastics was recognized as the driving force behind the development of the plastics degree program at Cayuga Community College (CCC). John Currier, President, said it is important to fulfill his father Ray Currier's legacy of leading and supporting local manufacturing.
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Chamber Members! If you have an upcoming event or would like to see your business news listed in the newsletter, contact droblee@cayugaeda.org or call (315) 252-7291.  
Foundation Center & Finger Lakes Grants Information Center

To learn more about the Foundation Center and the Fingerlakes Grants Information Center, please contact 
Ginny Kent at (315) 252-7291 or 
or gkent@cayugacountychamber.com today! 
Finger Lakes Community Arts Grants

Cayuga County artists! 
Grant funding is available for your next project! 
Contact  ginny@flcag.org or v isit flcag.org for more information. 
Save the Date:  September Business At Noon
Join us for a Business At Noon at The Commons on St. Anthony , 3 Saint Anthony Street, Auburn, Tuesday, September 20, 11:30 a.m. - noon. $5.00 admission for Basic Level Chamber Members, $7.00 for non-members. Lunch will be provided. More details to come! 
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The Chamber's mission is 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.
 






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