U.S. Representative Claudia Tenney is planning to reach out to small businesses in her district with a listening tour of local chambers of commerce.
The newly-elected Republican Congresswoman says she plans to talk with the Cortland County Chamber of Commerce on Monday, March 15, the Chamber Alliance of the Mohawk Valley on the 17
th, the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce on March 26 and March 31 with the Chenango Chamber.
Tenney says the outreach tour will be a chance for small businesses in New York s 22nd U.S. Congressional District to share their experiences dealing with the pandemic and discuss what they need for relief and recovery.
The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce is holding an “Eggs and Issues” event March 5 to help local businesses sell online more successfully.
Business leaders note the pandemic has moved many retailers in the direction of selling online and, for many, designing websites, marketing and filling orders is unfamiliar territory. They say, even with the lifting of many restrictions, many shoppers have indicated they are still uncomfortable visiting stores in-person, keeping e-commerce platforms a viable tool in the current business world.
Normally, Eggs and Issues seminars are breakfast events but have been held virtually over the past year.
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Mayor David Launches New Business Plan Competition
One of the big topics among local leadership in the City of Binghamton calls for the development of new business.
Binghamton Mayor Rich David made an announcement last Friday, which detailed a business plan in competition form, which would award $5000 to the best plan for developing business in the city.
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According to a news release from Mayor David’s office, the competition looks to build local business development, raise awareness about EAP training. BLDC financing along with other resources, and promote entrepreneurial spirit.
In the release Mayor David said “Promoting small business development and entrepreneurship are key objectives of the City of Binghamton,”
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The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce held a hybrid version of its annual Economic Forecast this week that outlined never-before-seen challenges to the local business community in the days of COVID-19.
Many businesses have changed their operating models to deal with safety protocols, total shutdowns, gradual reopening and a shift in public attitude and product demand.
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Beer Tree Brew received the Transformative Award for its second location at the Oakdale Mall and being able to increase production of its beer by 10,000 barrels.