13 Jan Chamber Meeting Summary, 1/13/25
Thank you all who participated in tonight’s Chamber meeting. It was so nice to welcome Audrey from Platinum Protective Coatings! We can’t do what we do without the support of our chamber and community members. These are not official notes, just some highlights of the meeting. And as always, we need members and not-yet-members to get involved to help support our business community and the Chamber’s busy agenda. At the risk of repeating myself…volunteers and sponsors are needed to help make these community events safe and successful. All events offer opportunities to promote your business and meet new friends!
- Recognized passing of member, Keith Champagne, owner of Humbuggs. Keith and Humbuggs have been long-time supporters of our Chamber, sponsoring our mixers and more. When recently thanked for his generous sponsorship of our mixer, he responded “That’s what you’re supposed to do!” Thank you Keith and the Humbuggs family. Sending our condolences to all who cared for and loved him.
- Holiday Tree Lighting review
* Overall a success with a tremendous community turn-out!
* Thank you to all who helped ‘defrock’ the tree and gazebo last Saturday.
* Volunteers needed for the Committee and next year’s event, particularly for traffic control. Sponsors needed.
* Ideas for improved traffic flow for increased safety discussed.
* Discussion about having on a Sunday earlier in the day and earlier in the month.
* Discussion about other family friendly activities - Golf Tournament, 6/21/25 at @Airway Meadows Golf Club
* Volunteers needed for the committee
* Sponsors and golfers needed.
* Discussion to approve contract by next meeting and establish golfer pricing. - Concerts in the Park
* Two slots remain for performers, 8/20, 8/27
* Discussion about improved traffic control. Regular volunteers needed.
* Sponsors needed! Contact JD Donohue at (518)744-4143 for more information. See sponsorship registration attached. - Membership Committee
* Membership dues are still outstanding. See membership application attached.
* A Chairperson and committee members needed to help promote membership, support businesses, and coordinate mixers.
* A great opportunity for members to connect with the community! - Ribbon Cuttings Committee
* HHHN Pharmacy, 2/28/25 @ 8:30. Invited to attend with other chambers.
* Discussion of potential ribbon cuttings.
* Members needed for coordination. - Parades
* Discussion of participating in SGF Memorial Day Parade and Holiday Parade. Volunteers needed.
Remember that our Third Thursday Networking Breakfast is this Thursday starting at 7:00 am at Common Roots Brewing Cafe. Join us for a yummy breakfast, a casual meeting to meet businesses in our community and share ideas how we can help each other, the Chamber, and our community.
Warm regards and I hope to see you soon!
Cheryl F. Lawyer, President
South Glens Falls Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 1436, South Glens Falls, NY 12803
(518)290-1626 C: (518)260-1877