Attention Business Owners in Central NY
This event has been postponed until the Fall of 2014. New date is pending. Thank you.
Register Today for our Pilot Event!
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Why Attend?
• Our own local Central NY experts in growing a healthy, thriving, local business share relevant information and advice that can positively impact your business growth.
• Network with other business owners and build your contacts’ list.
• Help us raise money for Friends of Glimmerglass State Park and support environmental education and nature center improvements.
There is no cost to attend this event, however we ask that each attendee make a suggested donation (optional) of $10 to Friends of Glimmerglass State Park at the door when you arrive.
Pilot Program Goals
• Network with dozens of other business owners
• Learn effective strategies to improve your marketing to reach new clients and customers
• Learn effective strategies for nurturing your clients and retaining them
• Learn from leading local business owners
• FREE tickets for the event (optional $10 donation to Friends of Glimmerglass State Park )
Each evening in our series will feature a different lineup of local experts, will be held at various feature locations and will benefit a different local non profit organization.
Where and When?
FALL DATE TO BE DETERMINED from 7:00-9:00pm at the Elks Club Lodge
84 Chestnut Street, Oneonta, NY View Larger MapShare and Invite Others
Our Lineup

Joel Staples
Every Door Direct Mail Marketing
Joel Staples, Business Manager at Bishop Printshop in Edmeston, has been working closely with the USPS to coordinate marketing and mailing services through the Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) Program, an affordable direct mail solution to send your message to every residence and business along a delivery route. Learn about new updates to this program and ways you can effectively market using EDDM.
Barbara Ann Heegan
Marketing Support You Can Expect from Your Chamber
Barbara Ann Heegan, President and CEO of the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce, works closely with the business community and economic development leaders to provide opportunities to members throughout the region. Learn what marketing support comes automatically through membership as well as ways to increase exposure through additional opportunities.
Lori Briggs
Off the Beaten Path - Marketing Your Business when it is Out of the Way
Lorraine is owner and operater of the Owl and Moon, a boutique retail shop on Route 80 in West Burlington. Although her business is 'off the beaten path', she has been able to thrive and even expand into larger space. Learn about the challenges and strategies that have helped Lorraine grow her business in a rural location.