January 2020 News
Message from the Director:

Dear Members,

I hope you are enjoying the mild winter we are having so far. If you didn’t get to attend our holiday party this year at Webster’s Bistro, it was truly a great time. The food was delicious, and Joe Bolognese entertained us throughout the evening with some wonderful holiday music.  

We have begun to work on our new events and programs for 2020. Our Scotch Bowling for Charity event is taking place on January 28th from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at the Tonawanda Bowling Center, and the winners pick a charity of choice to receive a portion of the proceeds. Please call to reserve your spot as soon as possible. The cost is $15.00 per person and includes pizza and pop. Also, our Twin Cities Expo is taking place on Saturday, April 18th at the Wurlitzer. This expo will combine both the Twin Cities Expo and the Women’s Expo. We will have more information on booth rentals coming out shortly.

Again, if you have not joined our text messaging service to become a VIP member, please text CCTONA to 57838. This is a great way to be reminded of the events and meetings the Chamber is holding, as well as being entered in our drawings.

We look forward to seeing you all in the new year!

Sincerely,
The Office of the Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas.
Cathy A. Oddo, Director
Sarah Nelson, Administrative Assistant
Krista Atkinson, Administrative Assistant
Susanne Oakey, Bookkeeper

THANK YOU to our new 2020 Sponsors!


Platinum Sponsor
Kenmore Mercy Hospital

Gold Sponsor
Cornerstone CFCU

Silver Sponsor
Niagara Gazette

Bronze Level 1 Sponsors
Elderwood at Wheatfield
Key Bank
Niagara Frontier Publications
Proforma
Sheridan Benefits
The Sun
Taylor Devices
Twin City Ambulance

Bronze Level 2 Sponsors
Avon (Beverly Loxterman)
Fun Meat Raffles
West Herr
Baase Family Chiropractic
Ribbon Cutting

Thursday, January 23, 2020
4:30 PM
603 Division Street
N. Tonawanda, NY 14120

Refreshments will be served!

*Kindly RSVP to Sarah by Wednesday , January 15, 2020
at 716-692-5120 or admin@the-tonawandas.com
Now you can save on office supplies through the Chamber's Staples Business Advantage program!

This plan is offered at no cost to you and is one of the benefits of being a member of the Chamber. Whether your business is large or small, your personal Staples account manager can offer proactive price protections based on your needs as part of the larger Chamber account.

Simply complete the short survey HERE and your account manager will contact you soon . They can maximize your savings by consolidating all your product and service needs into one integrated, cost-effective program that’s customized specifically for your business. Individual employees can take advantage of the program, as well!
Business Connections meets every other Tuesday at 8:30am

Upcoming Meetings:
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Jan. 21 - Ikram from MVP Network Consulting, LLC will be speaking on
Cyber Security: Best Practices For You and Your Business
 
Feb. 4 - Ken Weinstein CPA, CFP will be speaking on the new tax laws for 2020
 
Feb. 18 - John Collins of Sentext Solutions of WNY will be speaking on Mobile Marketing with Text Messages

If you are interested in joining this group or presenting, please contact Board Member Robert Pecoraro at  pecoraror@aol.com
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