On The
GO
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December 23
TWELVE ICE
SKATING DAYS of
CHRISTMAS, William
O. Smith Recreation
Center, Olean, 6 - 8
PM, FREE admission
courtesy of GOACC
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January 22
BUSINESS AFTER
HOURS, Meyers
Custom Electronics/
Doctor Dave’s
Computer Clinic, 422
West State Street
Olean, 5 - 7 PM
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January 25, 26
GREATER OLEAN
AREA OUTDOOR
& REC
SPORTS SHOW,
Good Times of Olean
Center, 800R East
State St., Olean
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January 21, 28,
February 4, 11
retirewise
Workshop, Jamestown
Community College,
Olean, 5:30 - 7 PM
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MISSION -- GOACC is
a member driven business
organization that provides
benefits, programs, services,
and events to enhance
the area’s quality of life
and economic climate.
Greater Olean Area
CHAMBER of
COMMERCE
December 2013 • Volume 20 • Issue 12
THE LIGHTS WILL RETURN
(This letter was sent to a young lady in the Olean area. GOACC responded to her concern about the holiday lights in 2013).
Dear Alyssa,
We were given your letter here at the Chamber office that you had sent
to Senator Young and felt that you needed a response from not only the
Chamber, but the Santa Claus Lane Committee. Believe me no one is more
disappointed about not putting the lights up on North Union and West
State than all of us here at the Chamber.
We have worked hard over many years to keep the tradition alive, but when
the safety of the citizens of Olean and all the visitors who come visit Olean
during this period could be in harms way because of placing the decorations
on unsafe poles, then we have to take a stance that it is not worth it if it is
going to harm even one person during this 5 week period. The Chamber
is responsible for all the lights, both on the streets and in the Parks, but it
is the City who dictates whether it is safe or unsafe for those decorations
to be put up or not. Unfortunately we were told that they could not be put
up this year.
The Chamber is asking for people to be patient because with the upcoming construction
and new poles that will eventually be placed on North Union, we will work with the City
to bring back Santa Claus Lane. The new decorations on the poles will be at eye level and
the full garland with lights will once again hang over the street.
Believe me, we miss the garlands and stars across the road and want them back as soon
as we can make that happen.
Thank you for your letter and interest at this special time of year.
Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce
Congratulations • Congratulations • Congratulations
Mel J. Duggan - 2013 L.O.U.I.E.
OSM Corporation - 2013 Enterprising Business Awards
GOACC Board President, Vic Vena, Mel Duggan, Mrs. Gail Olson with her son, Rod Olson
Challenger Learning Center blasts off for another season of exploration
The Dresser-Rand Challenger Learning Center at St. Bonaventure University in Allegany
is marking another year of excitement, sending kids on the hunt for Halley’s Comet and a
mission to mars. Students who visit the Center are guided through hands-on simulated
space missions that teach them about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in
a fun and interactive environment. They solve real-world problems in an environment that
mimics the thrill of a space adventure.
The Center offers two missions. The Voyage to Mars is designed for students in grades 7
through 12, which takes them on a journey to the red planet in the year 2076. The Rendezvous
With Halley Comet is intended for students in grades 5 through 12 whose mission is to lead
a crew to outer space in search of the famous comet. Both missions accommodate 16 to 30
people. Students at the Center have also enjoyed programs like The Great Rocket Design
Challenge and Simple Machines or Engines, and activities at the nearby Quick Center for
the Arts at St. Bonaventure University. In the spring the Center plans introduce Micronauts
Mini Discovery Missions for children in kindergarten through fourth grade.
Teacher training in STEM educational activities is also available at no charge to interested
educators. In addition, missions and activities are available to business groups and community
groups. The Center has even hosted senior citizen groups on space missions. The Center is
currently accepting inquiries for missions for this year. For information contact Challenger
Learning Center Executive Director Fred Welch at [email protected].
Localedge Special Member Offer for GOACC Members– Localedge, a
HEARST Media Services Company is offering a special member incentive for
members of the Greater Olean Chamber Of Commerce. LocalEdge offers the
following to members of the Olean Chamber Of Commerce:
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To schedule an appointment with your LocalEdge/Hearst Media Services
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Holiday Goodies from Mio Gelato Cafe – Need treats for the office holiday party?
Cookie exchange? Holiday gifts? Mio Gelato Cafe offers early bird prices for orders placed
by December 1st. Last minute cookie need? No worries -- orders for trays at full price
can be taken until December 20th. You can choose from Mexican wedding, Italian butter,
Chocolate drop, Cut outs, rich Jelly filled and Ginger snaps. Christmas tray prices are
5-dozen delight $33 (early bird Dec 1st) $35 after; and 3-dozen delight $19 (early bird Dec
1st) $21. Please call Mio Gelato at 716-373-6333.
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Team
GOACC
Meme Krahe Yanetsko
Chief Operating Officer
[email protected]
Michelle Joyce
Staff Accountant
[email protected]
Betty Burrows
Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
Pam Caldwell
Bookkeeper
[email protected]
Nick Goodell
Executive Director
Family Partners Group
[email protected]
Brenda Kasperski
Health Insurance Admin.
[email protected]
Nancy Morgan
Member Services
Coordinator
[email protected]
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Holiday Chamber
Hours
December 24
2013
8:30 - 11:30 AM
December 25
2013
Closed
December 31
2013
8:30 - 11:30 AM
January 1
2014
Closed
Sports/Rec Show Moves Back to Olean
2013 GOACC
Board of Directors
PRESIDENT
Vic Vena,
Vic Vena Pharmacy
VICE-PRESIDENT
Jay Sorokes,
Cooper Power Systems
SECRETARY
Colleen Taggerty,
Olean City School District
TREASURER
Eric Garvin,
Community Bank, NA
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James Bellanca,
The ReHabilitation Center
Louis “Ledgie” DeRose,
Mazza Mechanical
Services
John Gerringer,
Besecker & Coss
Appliances
Tim O’Keefe,
Cutco Cutlery Corp.
Dennis Pezzimenti,
DBP Realty
Ruth Reisner,
Trans Am Ambulance
Services
Amy Schneggenburger,
Five Star Bank
Jim Snyder,
Cattaraugus County
Legislature
Larry Sorokes,
St. Bonaventure University
John Stahley,
Dresser-Rand Co.
Linda Witte,
Mayor, City of Olean
GOACC is hosting the 5th annual Greater Olean Area Outdoor & Rec Sports Show
at the Good Times of Olean Events Center. The show dates and times are Saturday,
January 25, 10 AM to 5 PM, and Sunday, January 26, 10 AM to 4 PM. The Sports Show
brings the passion for the outdoors–indoors–by bringing outdoor sports enthusiasts of
all ages to view the latest in hunting and fishing gear, shop for ATV’s and snowmobiles
and plan and book hunting and fishing trips with outfitters.
Country Squirrel Outfitters from Ridgway, PA will be the show’s official outfitter – they
will bring down kayaks, bicycles, hiking supplies, snowshoes and cross country skiing, as
well as hunting accessories. Show goers will be able to demo CSO’s snowshoes and skis!
Leisure Time Powersports of Limestone, NY will be the show’s official snowmobile
vendor – they will bring down their product lines of snowmobiles and ATVs and
accessories. Leisure Time will also give show goers the opportunity to demo their
snowmobiles (weather pending) and ATVs.
Ron’s Gun Shop of Richburg, NY will be back for their fifth straight year of sponsoring
the show raffle. Ron’s Gun Shop will display product lines of guns and rifles as well
as accessories. The Cattaraugus County Pistol Clerk will be on the floor both days.
CUTCO Cutlery and Ka-Bar Knives will also return as a show sponsor and vendor
showcasing their wide variety of household and hunting knifes. Other returning sponsors
include Microtel Inn of Olean, Premo Limo, and WPIG-FM.
Shawn Luchtel from HEARTLAND BOWHUNTER will appear both days of the
show. Heartland Bowhunter documents the adventures of the team as they bow hunt
all over the Midwest for anything from whitetail deer to Canada geese. Join the team
throughout Season 6 for some incredible bow hunts from Missouri, Kansas, Iowa,
Nebraska, Illinois, South Dakota and North Dakota. For more information, please
call GOACC at (716) 372-4433 or email [email protected].
Training for Your Business
The Southern Tier Child Advocacy Center has an important training that they are
offering to businesses and organizations in the community. The Darkness to Light
Child Abuse Prevention Training for adults is proven to change how adults respond
when they have a suspicion of possible child sexual abuse in our community.
Your organization does not have to directly work with children to benefit from this
training. As caring members of our community, we can all work together to make sure
kids are safe from abuse. Their goal is to train 5% of our community in how we can
all play an important role in preventing child sexual abuse. By providing this training
for your staff, you are making a statement that we will not tolerate child sexual abuse
in our community.
The training is 2.5 hours long and can be done in one or two sessions. Training
dates and times are flexible to the schedule of your staff. All participants will receive
a certificate of completion. If you would like to have the Darkness to Light Child
Abuse Prevention Training for your staff, or would like more information, please
contact Denise Straub, Program Coordinator at 716-372-8532. You can also learn
more about the training at www.D2L.org. Darkness to Light is the only recognized
evidence-based child abuse prevention training for adults in the U.S.
“Even a minor event in the life of a child is an event of that child’s world and thus
a world event.” -Gaston Bachelard, French Philosopher 1884-1962
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MEMBER UPDATES
now equipped with cash recyclers to
expedite our teller transactions and
the drive-thru has a longer approach to
increase traffic flow and accommodate
larger vehicles.
•PEMBROOK PINES UPDATES –
98.3 FM in Salamanca has been switched
back over to 98 Rocks a true classic
rock station. Tami Dunlavey is the new
station manager at WMXO. Shelly
Deery is new to sales at WMXO. Mrs.
Deery recently moved from Washington
State for her husband’s career at Dresser
Rand. Welcome Shelly and Tami!
•NEW NAME – Abbott Welding
Supply changed its name to ABBOTT
GAS
PRODUCTS
effective
November 20, 2013.
The name
change reveals the company’s long time
focus on the industrial, medical and
specialty gas industries. Their website
has also changed: www.abbottgp.com.
The change coincides with Abbott’s
recent completion of the renovation
and expansion of its specialty gas lab,
allowing the company to independently
provide a wider range of reliable and
high quality gas products.
A FREE member benefit to announce
awards, personnel changes, merchandise
changes, etc. Only details sent directly
to the Chamber office will be included.
•NEW WEBSITE – HomeCare &
Hospice, Inc. has launched a redesign
of its website, www.homecare-hospice.
org, featuring what it calls “a more
contemporary feel, along with an
appealing and easy-to-navigate layout.”
•MEMBER HELPING MEMBER
– Besecker and Coss, 1553 OleanPortville Road, Olean sponsored the
5th Annual Great Pumpkin Shoot in
November. The event drew 75 threeperson teams who competed for prizes
and fun. The event raised $2,500 to aid
the Genesis House of Olean.
•LUCKY 13 – Ray’s Barber Shop
is celebrating 13 years at its current
location in downtown Olean. The shop
added pedicure and manicure to its line
of services and they have been a big hit
to their customers.
•CHECK
OUT
THE
NEW
ADDITION – The Olean Area
Federal Credit Union has completed
their renovations. The renovations
were necessary due to the increase in
memberships and deposits. OAFCU
employ 5 employees at the North
Clark branch and 49 at their Wayne
Street location. They have created two
separate waiting areas to comfortably
accommodate members waiting for
either lending or account services.
They now offer three ATM options at
Wayne Street including an ATM that
will soon allow cash and check
4 deposits 24/7. The teller line is
Look Who’s
Joined US!
Please Welcome
These New Chamber
Members
•East State
Wine & Spirits
Retail
601 East State St.
Olean, NY
•B4 Vapor Lounge
Retail
1214 West State St.
Olean, NY
716-790-2793
Please remember to call
GOACC members when
you need a product or
service. It’s GOOD
Business to do Business
with Chamber members!!
Chamber
Word
of the month
3/50 Project
inspires us all to
patronize our local
businesses and spend
our money locally.
By spending just
$50.00 altogether per
month in three local
businesses you help to
keep that business in
town.
•REQUESTING HELP FOR SPCA
OF CATTARAUGUS -- The new
Chairman of the Board for the SPCA,
Mrs. Bridget Dean is announcing a
fundraiser called “Operation Toasty
Toes,” in which the shelter is asking
the community for financial assistance
to help with their fuel oil costs. To
heat the shelter comfortably during
the winter months for the 300 animals
ranges from $3,000 to $4,000 per
month. The local SPCA provides
excellent and loving care to the many
abandoned/neglected/abused animals
with very little operating funds. During
this very critical time it is imperative
that the community stands behind this
wonderful animal shelter to financially
assist them in whatever way it can.
The SPCA suggests a mere $10
donation. All checks can be made
payable to RINKER OIL COMPANY
and mailed to SPCA of Cattaraugus
County; PO Box 375; Olean, NY
14760.
On The Go is a published
newsletter of Greater Olean
Area Chamber of Commerce
120 North Union Street
Olean, New York 14760
(716) 372-4433 • Fax 372-7912
©2013 Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce
CATTARAUGUS REGION
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
CRCF
board
President
Carol Stitt
Vice President
Wendy Brand
Treasurer
Mike Kasperski
Secretary
Doug Price
directors
Vicki Blessing
Ted Branch
Dennis Casey
Barbara Chew
Tony Evans
Karen Fohl
Dr. Naheed Hilal
Dr. Yogini Kothari
Dan Palumbo
Bob Simon
Larry Sorokes
Audra Stevens
Vic Vena
Ward “Skip” Wilday
staff
Executive Director
Karen Niemic Buchheit
[email protected]
Assistant
Executive Director
Ryan Michelle Wilcox
[email protected]
Staff Accountant
Michelle Joyce
[email protected]
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www.cattfoundation.org
Find Us on FACEBOOK
Southern Tier Military Support Group establishes
scholarship at Community Foundation
Area military veterans attending Jamestown
Community College in Olean will soon be
eligible to receive scholarship aid from the
Southern Tier Military Support Group
Fund at the Cattaraugus Region Community
Foundation.
Support
group
members recently
established a $500
scholarship within
their fund, which
was created at
CRCF in 2005, to
continue its mission
of supporting local
troops and veterans.
without the support of our area businesses,
groups and individual donors,” she said,
adding, “We are always grateful to be part
of such a generous community.”
Aside from the new scholarship for
veterans, other ways
the Southern Tier
Military Support
Group helps local
military members is
through regular care
package mailings.
“The
support
group
regularly
puts together care
packages
that
“This fund aids
include
snacks,
the efforts of the
toiletries, magazines
Southern
Tier
and
letters
of
Pam Caldwell, STMSG member, and
Military Support
encouragement
Group, a collection Karen Niemic Buchheit, CRCF executive director. for our troops
of military family
stationed overseas,”
members and friends dedicated to helping Ms. Buchheit added. “These care packages
our troops and their families,” said Karen mean a lot to their recipients, especially
Niemic Buchheit, Executive Director of the during the holidays.”
Community Foundation.
Donations to the Southern Tier Military
“It’s only fitting that now the fund contains Support Group Fund can be made care
a scholarship portion as well, supporting of the Community Foundation at 120
our veterans in obtaining a college degree North Union St., Olean, or online at www.
after military life,” Ms. Buchheit added.
cattfoundation.org.
Members of the U.S. military who have
roots in the Southern Tier area already
have benefited from grants from the fund
totaling more than $86,000 for support
packages and veteran-based programs.
“Donations are received throughout the
year from individuals, local businesses,
the Franklinville Ladies Auxiliary, AKT
Combatives Academy, and annual events
such as the Eade Fitness body building
show and Rally in the Valley,” said support
group member Pam Caldwell.
“We could not continue our mission to
help local military service men and women
Established in 1994, the Community
Foundation is growing good by connecting
donors to the causes they care about
most in our region. Grants from the
foundation support many areas including
education, scholarships, health care, the
arts, community development, human
service and youth development. For more
information, contact the Community
Foundation at (716) 372-4433, email
[email protected]
or
visit www.cattfoundation.org. Find the
Foundation on Facebook at www.facebook.
com/cattfoundation.
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CHAMBER of COMMERCE
120 North Union Street
Olean, NY 14760
or current resident
Don’t be caught off-guard! ~ Beginning December 31, 2013, New York State’s
minimum wage will increase in a series of three annual changes as follows: $8.00 on 12/31/13; $8.75
on 12/31/14; $9.00 on 12/31/15. Almost every person who works in New York State is covered
by the Minimum Wage Law and Regulations and must be paid accordingly. For more information,
please view www.labor.ny.gov or call 888-4-NYSDOL.
New Year’s Eve Gala • December 31, 2013 • 9 PM - 1 AM
Gold
Elegance
Premier Banquet Center
2000 Constitution Avenue • Olean, NY
$50
per person
The gala will have music by DJ Extreme, with formal attire and
tuxedo optional. The evening includes a delicious array of carving
stations; chocolate fountain, butler-served horsd’oeures,
& champagne toast at midnight.
Tickets are $50 and are sold at Greater Olean Area
Chamber of Commerce and Belle Ruche Bridal Boutique.
An accommodation package is available at the Country Inn & Suites. Please mention Gold Elegance when calling the Inn at 716-372-7500.