Press Release
For Immediate Release
From: Cynthia Oswald
Date: 12/16/10
Re: Livingston County Chamber of Commerce Announces New Chairman and 2011 Board 0f Directors

Livingston County Chamber of Commerce Announces 2011 Chairman and Board of Directors Livingston County Annual Meeting December 10th at the Valley Oak Event Center in Geneseo

The Livingston County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Bill Bacon, Five Star Bank, has been elected to serve as Chairman of the Board for 2011. Bill has been a member of the chamber board since 2006 and has served on the LCEA Board of Directors, Golf Tournament Committee, and as Vice-Chairman of the Chamber Board. He is an active member of the Livingston County community, involved in Rotary, Livingston County United Way and the Dansville Chamber of Commerce, serving as President this past year.

Serving with Bill as the Chamber's newly elected Executive Committee for 2011 are: Vice-Chairman, John Quinlan, Quinlan's Pharmacy and Medical Equipment -Treasurer, Tracy Ingraham, Steuben Trust Company - Secretary, Mike Schinski, SUNY Geneseo, and Past-Chairwoman, Bonnie Swanson.

The membership of the Livingston County Chamber of Commerce has also elected two area business and community leaders to serve a second term on the 2011 Board of Directors. Elected are: Mike Schinski, SUNY Geneseo and Jim Wissler, Noyes Memorial Hospital.

Ian Coyle, County Administrator will also be stepping on to the Board as ex-officio board of supervisors' designee.

The Chamber would like to thank out going board members: Virginia Amico, ex-officio board of supervisors' designee and Carl Lutz, Alliance Advisory Group and Past-Chairman for their many years of service to the Board.

The balance of the board for 2011 is made up of existing board members serving three-year terms:

• Phil Brooks - Livingston County IDA
• Matt Cole - Commodity Resource Corporation and North Shore Grill
• Matt Gaynor - Bank of Castile
• Art Hatton - SUNY Geneseo Foundation (retired)
• Kathryn Hollinger - Genesee Valley Council on the Arts
• George Kuyon - Deer Run Winery
• Georgia Macualey - Merrimac Farms
• Patrick Rountree - Livingston County Economic Development
• John Smith - Walmart
• Helen Zamboni - Underberg & Kessler, LLP

With over thirty programs and initiatives and one of the lowest dues structures in Western New York, the Chamber Board of Directors is charged with formulating and directing policy for the organization.

For more information on how you can become a member of the Livingston County Chamber of Commerce at 243-2222. Information is also available on our website, www.livingstoncountychamber.com

Congratulations Nathan and Jessica Welton on the Grand Opening of Hometown Thrift Store in Dansville.

The Chamber hosted After Hours on Wednesday, November 10th along with a live broadcast by Dorothy Hotchkiss of WDNY.

(GENESEO, NY - November 10, 2010) The answer to that question was made clear at the Livingston County Chamber of Commerce Tourism Office 4th Annual Harvest Luncheon last Wednesday. If you thought 'motorcoach,' you are correct.

According to the featured guest speaker at the luncheon, Ms. Sharon Koning, President-Koning DayTours of Rochester it is an important distinction that clearly brings the thought of yesteryear's "buses" into the modern-day requirement of convenience and luxury in traveling via an ever popular mode of transportation.

The motorcoach tour world was primarily the topic of Ms. Koning's presentation to over ninety local tourism partners and supporters gathered for the tourism event. With the focus on "Motorcoach Business is Good for Your Business" the audience heard engaging antidotes about motorcoach travel and was schooled on some techniques for bringing a much-valued group, on average 40 visitors, to your business's front door. "Who wouldn't want thirty to fifty-five people with cash in hand dropping in for a visit and to shop?" stated Ms. Koning. The luncheon guests universally grinned at that thought.

The tourism office's intended motivation for Ms. Koning's presentation was to begin the thought process of understanding the value of motorcoach visitors to Livingston County's many attractions, retail shops, downtowns and innkeepers. Additionally, the local tourism office will hold workshops in mid-March of next year on the fine details of soliciting and bringing motorcoach group business to an establishment. Notes Lisa Burns, Livingston County Tourism Director, "Motorcoach business is viable and profitable in this vacation region and Livingston County is ready to reap the benefits." Sharon Koning will be the facilitator for the workshops.

The annual event also acknowledges the recipient of the William Pryor Letchworth Award for Excellence in Tourism. This year's award was presented to Rita Kanaley, proprietor of Country Junktion in Caledonia. Nominations were solicited and weighed against specific criteria by a volunteer tourism selection committee. Rita was surprised with the announcement while working at her store and invited to the formal presentation at the Harvest Luncheon. Ms Kanaley is a wholehearted advocate for the Caledonia community and has spearheaded many local and community events. "Trailways To Treasure" an extended 'garage sale' between Caledonia, Avon and Lima was her brain-child as is the semi-annual Peddler's Fair in Caledonia to name just two.

The William Pryor Letchworth Award honors the man whom the local tourism office refers to as "our first tourism advocate." The Letchworth family gave specific permission to the tourism office for the use of Mr. Letchworth's name.

Recognized along with Mrs. Kanaley were previous recipients of the prestigious honor. - Dorothy Hotchkiss, Dr. Gary Cox and Ms. Terry Mistretta.

The Livingston County Chamber of Commerce Tourism Office is responsible for marketing the virtues of Livingston County as a tourism destination. Interested community partners can contact the office by calling 585 243-2222 or by visiting www.FingerLakesWest.com

Press Release - October 12, 2010
New York State Business Council awards Chamber

The New York State Business Council awarded Livingston County Chamber of Commerce with their 2010 Gold Chamber of the Year award on Wednesday, September 29th at the BCNYS Annual Meeting at the Sagamore.

Livingston County Agricultural and Historical Fair
Annual Milking Contest,
Wednesday, August 4th.

1. CYNTHIA OSWALD, PRESIDENT OF LIVINGSTON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Mr. Deming requested Privilege of the Floor.
Cynthia Oswald presented the following remarks:

Good afternoon. Thank you for the opportunity to share a very special anniversary with you. This year the Chamber celebrates its fortieth anniversary. Special thanks goes to you, Mr. Merrick, Mr. Coyle, and the County Board of Supervisors for your history of support of the Chamber, the Livingston County Education Alliance and programs.

We are prepared, with your support, to confidently move the Chamber and the County forward by fulfilling our mission to, "Promote business development and the quality of life in Livingston County". We, as the Chamber team have developed strong relationships, built on collaboration and the mutual drive to positively impact the community.

I would like to take a moment and recognize the board of directors, committee members and staff that are here with me today.

C. Oswald asked those committee members in the audience to please stand. She then introduced the following Board members and asked them to stand as well: Pat Rountree, Phil Brooks, Carl Lutz, Kathryn Hollinger, Georgia Macauley, Bill Bacon, John Quinlan, and Virginia Amico. C. Oswald also announced that Bonnie Swanson, Chairwoman of the Livingston County Chamber of Commerce, was unable to attend today. She recognized her staff Tourism Director Lisa Burns and Financial Administrator Deborah Cisco and commented that a lot of Chambers in the State have more than just four employees. She also acknowledged Janice Keane, Program Assistant, who was manning the Chamber office. She commended the staff for being hardworking and dedicated and thanked the volunteers for their contributions. She stated that Tourism Director Lisa Burns has been the Chamber's full-time tourism professional for six years and has raised the bar for tourist promotion. C. Oswald commented that Lisa has taught her a lot about tourism and she indicated Lisa has said that Letchworth State Park is our anchor. She added that Deborah Cisco has been working for the Chamber for 22.5
years managing the benefits programs and much more as Financial Administrator.

You have received the letter from us highlighting our activities over the past forty years and have approved for a formal resolution from, the Livingston County Board of Supervisors. I would like to share with the audience the resolution, which I believe speaks for, not only the organization and members today, but for those community volunteers who in 1970 had a vision for Livingston County,
of a premier business membership organization that would work in tandem with county government to bring attention to our assets and enhance support of business and community efforts.

At 700 plus businesses strong, those volunteers in 1970 who formed the foundation for the Livingston County Chamber of Commerce have had their dreams realized. She added that those founding members knew the benefit of a Chamber to businesses throughout the County and 700 members today is considered a mid-size Chamber by national standards. C. Oswald read the foregoing resolution and thanked the Board of Supervisors for their continued support.

The County Administrator stated that it is not much of a challenge to continue to support a program that continues to excel. He thanked Lisa Burns for promoting tourism, which generates revenue for the County. Chairman Merrick joined the County Administrator at the podium and on behalf of the Board of Supervisors, he and the Chairman presented a plaque to President Cynthia Oswald, which replicated the foregoing resolution.

President Oswald announced that the Chamber is sponsoring a reception immediately following the Board meeting to be held in the third floor lobby of the Government Center, which was catered by Party Man Catering. She also announced the following websites: www.livingstoncountychamber.com and
www.fingerlakes.com. She again thanked the Board and commented that when the reception is over the Chamber staff will be back hard at work.

Virginia O. Amico, Clerk of the Board
Livingston County Board of Supervisors
Livingston County Government Center, Room 302
6 Court Street, Geneseo, NY 14454
585.243.7030
585.243.7045 fax

The Livingston County Chamber of Commerce
The Livingston County Farm Bureau

13th Annual Livingston County Farmer/Neighbor Evening

Cadyville Farms
2010 Livingston County Farm of the Year

March 26, 2010
Genesee River Restaurant & Reception Center
Mount Morris, NY

The Livingston County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Scott Gillette owner of American Custom Engraving Co. as the first new business member of 2010!

Gillette is looking forward to all the benefits that the chamber offers and networking with its many members. "2010 is a very exciting year for me. My laser engraving business will produce one of a kind items, including awards, gifts plaques and custom work. Engraved materials range from wood, glass granite, acrylic and leather just to name a few. American Custom Engraving is located at 4550 Genesee Street (Rt. 63) next to Christiano Cellular. For more information call 243-1303.

The Chamber Board of Directors encourages everyone to do business locally with chamber members. Chamber members receive an annual membership door decal for easy identification.

For more information on how you can become a member of the Livingston County Chamber of Commerce at 243-2222. Information is also available on our website, www.livingstoncountychamber.com.

December 29, 2009
For Immediate Release
From: Livingston County Chamber of Commerce

Livingston County Chamber President Cynthia Oswald Invited to Serve as Voice of Business on New York State Department of Health Prevention Agenda Leadership Group.

Cynthia Oswald, President of the Livingston County Chamber of Commerce has been invited by NYS Commissioner of Health, Richard F. Daines, M.D. and NYS Public Health Council Ad Hoc Committee Chair, Jo Ivey Boufford to serve as the voice of business on the Leadership Group. "I am looking forward to the opportunity to provide my leadership and assistance in implementing New York's Prevention Agenda toward the Healthiest State," said Oswald.

The Prevention Agenda is a call to action to local health departments, health care providers, and civic and community organizations to work together to achieve improved health outcomes for New Yorkers. The Prevention Agenda establishes ten public health priorities for New York State, identifies the year 2013 goals for each priority area and outlines indicators to measure progress toward achieving these goals and eliminating racial, ethnic, and socio-economic disparities in health outcomes.

Oswald will have the unique role of sole business representative and the first chamber executive invited to participate on the committee. She remarked, "The health outcomes of our residents impact all facets of economics, business and community. Chambers have the compelling, personal stories that will create a movement for change. I will do my best to be of service to the committee."

Representing a county of small businesses and small towns in Upstate New York, she also serves on the Genesee Valley Health Partnership Board of Directors chaired by Jim Wissler, CEO of Nicholas H. Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville and as Vice-Chair of the Chamber Alliance of New York State (CANYS).

Press Release
To: MEDIA
From: Cynthia Oswald
Date: 12-28-09
Re: For immediate release

Frontier Communications Named the 2010 LCEA/ Livingston County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Golf Tournament Event Sponsor

Thank you to Robert Smith, general manager and all our friends at Frontier Communications from the board of directors, golf committee and staff for support as the Tournament Event Sponsor of the 2010 LCEA/Livingston Chamber of Commerce Leadership Golf Tournament.

The Livingston County Education Alliance (LCEA), a not-for-profit corporation that is tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c) (3) and recognized as a public charity by the IRS. The Board of Directors, led by Chairwoman, Bonnie Swanson (Key Bank), oversees the LCEA mission of various educational initiatives including leadership training and scholarship opportunities for local youth.

Mark your calendars early and plan on joining Frontier Communications, Pat Call (Bank of Castile and Tompkins Insurance), the chairwoman of the 2010 golf tournament and the committee for a day of fun supporting a worthy cause.

For more information about sponsorship opportunities and/or participating in the 2010 Livingston County Chamber of Commerce/LCEA Annual Leadership Golf Tournament on Monday, June 7th at Woodlynn Hills Golf Course please call the Chamber at 243-2222 or check our website at www.livingstoncountychamber.com.

Press Release
For Immediate Release
From: Cynthia Oswald
Date: 12/16/09

Livingston County Chamber of Commerce Announces 2010 Chairwoman and Board of Directors Livingston County Annual Meeting December 11th at the Valley Oak Event Center in Geneseo

The Livingston County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Bonnie Swanson, manager of Key Bank Geneseo has been elected to serve her second year as Chairwoman of the Board. Bonnie has been a member of the chamber board since 2003 and has served as treasurer of the board and co-chair of the small business committee prior to serving as vice-chair the past two years. She is an active member of the Livingston County community, involved in the Geneseo Rotary at the leadership level and two years ago led a successful campaign as chairwoman for the Livingston County United Way.

Serving with Bonnie as the Chamber's newly elected Executive Committee for 2010 are: Bill Bacon, Five Star Bank - Vice-Chairman, John Quinlan, Quinlan's Pharmacy and Medical Equipment - Secretary, Tracy Ingraham, Steuben Trust Company - Treasurer, and Carl Lutz, Protection Savings & Growth Consulting - Past Chairman.

The membership of the Livingston County Chamber of Commerce has also elected two new area business leaders to serve on the 2010 Board of Directors. Our newly elected directors are: Georgia Macauley, Merrimac Farms and John Smith, Wal-Mart Super Center Geneseo.

The Chamber would like to thank out going board members: Phyllis Meyer, Dairy Knoll Farms and Sue O'Hearn, O'Hearn Manufacturing Corp.

The balance of the board for 2010 is made up of existing board members serving three-year terms: Virginia Amico - Liv. Co. Board of Supervisors Designee, Phil Brooks - Livingston County IDA, Matt Cole - North Shore Grill, Matt Gaynor - Bank of Castile, Art Hatton - SUNY Geneseo Foundation (Retired), Kathryn Hollinger - Genesee Valley Council on the Arts, George Kuyon - Deer Run Winery, Patrick Rountree - Livingston County Economic Development, Mike Schinski, SUNY Geneseo, Jim Wissler, Noyes Memorial Hospital and Helen Zamboni, Underberg & Kessler LLP.

With over thirty programs and initiatives, twelve hundred members and one of the lowest dues structures in Western New York, the Chamber Board of Directors is charged with formulating and directing policy for the organization.

For more information on how you can become a member of the Livingston County Chamber of Commerce at 243-2222. Information is also available on our website, www.livingstoncountychamber.com.

2009 Winner of the George Traber Community Service Award, Linda Weaver, Director of the Geneseo Parish Outreach Center. Linda will be publicly honored at the Chamber's Annual Meeting and Update Luncheon December 11th at the Valley Oak Event Center in Geneseo.

Cassie Logsdon, York Central School Senior along with Lisa Burns, Livingston County Tourism Director.

Cassie spent the morning of November 2nd with Lisa to learn more about tourism marketing in Livingston County. Cassie plans to attend a local community college and possibily major in travel and tourism. Good Luck Cassie.