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Commerce Chenango encourages area businesses to participate in the 2021 Career Expo on November 9 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the SUNY Morrisville Campus in  Norwich.  Many local employers are looking for new employees and will have representatives, Attendees will be able to talk one-on-one with representatives of corporate, small business, government, and non-profit organizations.  Employers need to register by October 20th by calling Commerce Chenango at 334-1402.

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-8-21

Commerce Chenango and Morrisville State College-Norwich invites local businesses to participate in the 2021 Career Expo on November 9th from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Attendees will be able to talk one-on-one with representatives of corporate, small business, government, and non-profit organizations. prospective Employers can register to participate at files.constantcontact.com, no later than October 20th.

State Police will team up with local law enforcement on special traffic enforcement efforts for the Columbus Day weekend, cracking down on speeding and impaired motorists. The Columbus Day campaign will run through Tuesday, as Troopers expect increased traffic volumes due to the holiday weekend and fall tourism. During last year's Columbus Day enforcement period, State Police and local law enforcement issued 44,016 total tickets, including 11,618 for speeding and 941 for impaired driving.

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 6-18-21

Commerce Chenango & The Development Chenango Corporation announced that an agreement has been signed for the purchase of the former SUNY Morrisville building that sits on 14-16 South Broad Street in Norwich, for the purpose of the development of a Hotel. Commerce Chenango President & CEO Kerri Green told WCDO News what is planned:

(Kerri Green 6-18-21)

The site for the future “Hotel Norwich”, will allow for a 45-unit hotel in downtown Norwich with a large meeting space, and restaurant, the closing on the property is expected in August.

Former state Assemblyman Bill Magee died on Christmas Eve, at a nursing home in Morrisville, he was 81.  Magee served from 1990 to 2018 in the State Assembly, representing a district that included Madison, Otsego and Oneida counties. He recently had the COVID virus, though an official cause of death has not been released.

Commerce Chenango, NBT Bank, The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce, SUNY Morrisville & others have teamed up to distribute complete holiday meals in 2 Chenango County locations today, Commerce Chenango President & CEO Kerri Green comments;

(Kerri Green 12-18-20)

Site #1 will be at SUNY Morrisville, Conkey Avenue in Norwich and pick-up time is 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM, and Site #2 will be manned by the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce at General Clinton Park with a pick-up time of 2:00 to 3:00 PM, for those who pre-registered.

Commerce Chenango, NBT Bank, The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce, SUNY Morrisville & others have teamed up to distribute complete holiday meals in 2 Chenango County locations on December 18th. Commerce Chenango President & CEO Kerri Green comments;

(Kerri Green 12-9-20)

Site #1 on December 18th will be at SUNY Morrisville, Conkey Ave in Norwich and pick-up time is 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM, reservations are requested at 334-5144, Site #2 will be manned by the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce at General Clinton Park with a pick-up time of 2:00 to 3:00 PM, pre-registration is requested at 607-316-2319.

The Walton Central School District Board of education announced that they have appointed Michael MacDonald as the new Superintendent, starting on July 1st.  MacDonald will succeed interim Superintendent Larry Thomas; MacDonald started his education career as a Special Ed Teacher in Walton in the early 90's

Cornell Cooperative Extension, Catholic Charities, the SUNY Morrisville Norwich Campus will be holding dairy and ag product drive-thru event today at the Chenango County Fairgrounds.  A variety of dairy products, including Chobani yogurt, will be donated to those families in-need beginning at 2:00 p.m. until supplies are gone.

Cornell Cooperative Extension and Roots & Wings of Catholic Charities & the SUNY Morrisville Norwich Campus will be holding 3 separate dairy and Ag product drive-thru events Today, May 21st and June 4th at the Chenango County Fairgrounds.  A variety of dairy products, including Chobani yogurt, perishable and non-perishable products will be donated to those families in-need beginning at 2:00 p.m. until supplies are gone.   All products will be purchased from local grocers and Ag producers whenever possible.  More information about charitable donations can be found at givecampus.com.

SUNY Morrisville is offering a Free Play Group with Early
Childhood Students in a free program, to be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at
the Norwich Campus, in Follett Hall.  An
Open House will be held tonight & tomorrow, Spokesperson Margaret Hoose
explains:

(Margaret Hoose 3-11-20)

The Open Houses are today from 5:00 PM to 7 PM &
Tomorrow morning from 8:00 AM to 12 PM, the Play Group dates are Tuesdays and
Thursdays, March 24 through May 12, more information is available at 334-5144,
or email hoosema@morrisville.edu.

The Delaware County
Chamber of Commerce will co-host the "Hiring Our Heroes Veterans Business
Resource Fair" will be held Thursday in Sidney.  Chamber President Ray Pucci comments:

(Ray Pucci 11-14-19)

The Job Fair will run from 1:00 to 3:30 pm Thursday at the Sidney
American Legion at 22 Union Street in Sidney.
The event is co-sponsored by the State Department of Labor, The Delaware
County Veterans Service Agency as well as the Delaware County Chamber of
Commerce. Also, Community Bank NA announced that they will be on hand donating
Green Light Bulbs, while supplies last, in support of all Veterans.

Commerce Chenango's
5th annual Community Job Fair will be held today at SUNY Morrisville’s Norwich
campus from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.    The
participating organizations include CDO Workforce, GE Aviation, Hospice and
Palliative Care of Chenango County, NBT Bank/NBT Insurance, The State
Department of Corrections, The State Veterans’ Home at Oxford, Raymond
Corporation, Springbrook & UHS Hospitals.

Chenango County Public Health  will hold an informational public meeting
regarding the hazards of Vaping, Public Health Director Darlene Gramstad told
WCDO News that Dr. Scott Cohen will give the presentation:

(Darlene Gramstad 10-24-19)

More information is available at 337-1660, the presentation
will be held at the SUNY Morrisville Campus in Downtown Norwich today from
12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM and 5:30 to 6:30 PM.

Commerce Chenango will hold their
annual Community Job Fair on November 13th at the Morrisville State College
Norwich Campus from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Commerce Chenango is currently seeking exhibitors for the annual Job
Fair. Last year over 20 businesses were on hand to meet community members
seeking job opportunities.  Space is
limited, registration is available at files.constantcontact.com

Chenango County Public Health  will hold an informational public meeting
regarding the hazards of Vaping, Public Health Director Darlene Gramstad told
WCDO News that Dr. Scott Cohen will give the presentation:

(Darlene Gramstad 10-16-19)

Pre-registration is
requested at 337-1660, the presentation will be held on October 24th at the
SUNY Morrisville Campus in Downtown Norwich from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM and 5:30
to 6:30 PM.

UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital
received a pledge for their new emergency room and walk-in center from Golden
Artist Colors this week.  Officials from
the paint manufacturer presented a ceremonial check in the amount of $30,000 to
campaign leaders during a small ceremony at their Town of Columbus
headquarters.  More information on the
2019 Chenango Medical Neighborhood Capital Campaign is available at 337-4183 or
email at melissa.stagnaro@nyuhs.org.

Commerce Chenango & The Raymond Corporation of Greene have teamed up for their 4th Annual College & Community Job Fair at Morrisville State College Norwich Campus today. Steve Craig of Commerce Chenango comments:

(Steve Craig 11-8-18)

The event runs until 3:00 PM today.

The 42nd Annual Unadilla Carnival of Sales will be held tomorrow from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, throughout the village, Event Chairperson Jackie Carey comments:

(Jackie Carey 7-13-18)

Maps will be available outlining the various exhibits & lawn sales throughout the village, they can be picked up tomorrow at House of Consignment, Village Variety & The Meeting Place.

New York State is now home to 400 breweries, surpassing the previous record of 393 breweries set in 1876. The number of breweries has skyrocketed since the state's first Wine, Beer and Spirits Summit in 2012, with 243 new breweries obtaining licenses, and beer being brewed in 57 of the state's 62 counties. Additionally, 202 new farm brewery licenses have been issued since a farm brewery law went into effect on January 1, 2013. Additionally, institutions including Cornell University, SUNY Morrisville, and Hartwick College's Center for Craft Food and Beverage are now engaged in research and offering testing of barely, malt and beer quality, Morrisville and Hartwick also have programs to train New York's next generation of brewers.

Businesses in Chenango County and beyond will be looking to fill hundreds of job openings at the 3rd Annual College & Community Job Fair tomorrow at Morrisville State College's Norwich campus. Commerce Chenango CEO Steve Craig comments:

(Steve Craig 11-7-17)

The College & Community Job Fair will take place from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Morrisville's Norwich campus, at 20 Conkey Avenue.

Commerce Chenango will host their 3rd annual Job fair on November 8th in Norwich, Commerce Chenango CEO Steve Craig told WCDO News that employers from all over the region can sign up to participate:

(Steve Craig 10-17-17)

The Job Fair will be from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the SUNY Morrisville Norwich Campus on November 8th.

Commerce Chenango annnounced that they are hosting a Job Fair for high school students and job seekers, to explore college and career opportunities. Businesses & college officials interested in participating can register at chenangony.org/jobfair or call (607)334-1400. The Job fair will be held Wednesday, November 8th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Morrisville State College Norwich Campus at 20 Conkey Avenue.

Commerce Chenango along with Morrisville State College-Norwich, NBT-Mang Insurance Agency, and The Raymond Corporation invites the business community to become a part of their College & Community Job Fair on November 8th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The event will be held at the Morrisville Norwich Campus, high school students and job seekers can explore college and career opportunities with representatives of corporate, small business, government, and non-profit organizations as well as College and University recruiters.

Commerce Chenango announced a manufacturing Workforce Symposium which will be held today at the Morrisville State College Norwich Campus from 8:00 to 11:30 AM. The program is aimed at Educators, Workforce Development Practitioners, Manufacturing Employers and Government Officials.

Commerce Chenango announced a manufacturing Workforce Symposium on October 4th, which will be held at the Morrisville State College Norwich Campus from 8:00 to 11:30 AM. The program is aimed at Educators, Workforce Development Practitioners, Manufacturing Employers and Government Officials; it has been developed to highlight the importance of manufacturing to the regional economy and the future of manufacturing employment in the region. Registration or more information is available at 334-5532 or register@chenangony.org.

Chenango Farm Bureau will host hold a seminar tonight with Tim Russell, who is a Young Forest Specialist. Tonight’s seminar will run from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Morrisville College Norwich Campus, in Norwich. More information is available at 226-1195.

Job seekers and students are invited to attend the Second Annual College & Community Job Fair today in Norwich, Steve Craig of Commerce Chenango explains:

(Steve Craig 11-10-16)

The event is presented by Commerce Chenango and Morrisville State College, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PMat Morrisville’s Norwich Campus at 20 Conkey Avenue in Norwich.

Commerce Chenango & SUNY Morrisville will hold the Second Annual College & Community Job Fair, in Norwich this Thursday. Commerce Chenango President Steve Craig comments:

(Steve Craig 11-7-16)

The event will be held at the Morrisville State College Norwich Campus from 9:00 to 3:00 PM at on the first floor of 20 Conkey Ave. in Norwich.

Governor Cuomo announced that 18 new businesses will join START-UP NY, relocating or expanding their operations across the state in tax-free zones associated with public colleges and universities. These 18 businesses have committed to create at least 135 new jobs and invest nearly $10 million over the next five years. 8 new jobs will come through SUNY Binghamton by ChromaNanoTech & Binghamton Surgical Instruments. 7 new jobs will come through SUNY Morrisville through Good Nature Brewing, which is an existing microbrewery and tap room currently operating in Hamilton,

Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee and entrepreneur Floyd Little will speak at Oxford Academy High School tonight at 7:00 pm. This event is free and open to the public. Little will speak about “How to Think Like an Entrepreneur.” He will be joined by Mary Branham, President of Pivotel, and Dr. David Rogers, President of Morrisville State College.

The Commerce Chenango College & Career Connection Day will be held tomorrow at the Morrisville State College Norwich Campus, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Commerce Chenango spokesperson Jill O’Hara explains:

(Jill O’Hara 10-13-15)

More information about the college & Career Connection Day is available at 334-1402.

The Morrisville State College Leadership Training Seminar will be held this morning in Norwich. The event runs from 10:00 to 11:30 at the SUNY Morrisville Norwich Campus, in the Community Room at Follett Hall.

A blood drive will be held in Norwich today. the drive wil be held from 9:00 to 2:00 at the SUNY Morrisville Norwich campus.

The American Red Cross will hold blood drives in Norwich today. One blood drive will be from 11:30 to 4:30 PM at Chenango Memorial Hospital, another will be held from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the SUNY Morrisville Norwich campus in Follet Hall.