05/22/2008 CORTLAND TO HOST MAJOR YOUTH SOCCER EVENT Cortland, NY – The Cortland community will host the 2008 New York State West State Cup Final Four Soccer Championships next month, an event that over three days will bring in more than 60 teams and pump an estimated $500,000 into the local economy. *MORE*
05/22/2008 CHAMBER BACKS SEWARD BILL ON HEALTH INSURANCE RATES Cortland, NY – The Cortland County Chamber of Commerce and business groups from across New York State are supporting a bill that would extend until 2011 a formula used to establish health insurance rates for sole proprietors. *MORE*
04/22/2008 CATERING LINEUP COMPLETE FOR BUSINESS SHOWCASE PREVIEW PARTY “TASTE OF CORTLAND” Cortland, NY – The Business Showcase Preview Party “Taste of Cortland” lineup is set: The Vine, Gilda’s, Linani’s Catering, Pinnacle Catering, M&D Deli, the Community Restaurant/Stone Lounge, Cortland Produce, Amelia’s, and the Schwann Food Company will all be on hand to serve up samples of Cortland’s finest fare. *MORE*
04/07/2008 National Park Service Awards $105,000 Grant to Cortland Downtown Partnership Project For the past two years the non-profit Cortland Downtown Partnership has worked to cultivate the commerce and culture of historic downtown Cortland. By building collaborations with stakeholders from across Cortland County the Downtown Partnership has helped attract over $850,000 in grants from federal, state and foundations to Cortland. *MORE*
03/25/2008 HOMER TAXPAYERS TO SAVE ON HOLIDAY LIGHTING Chamber of Commerce, MEGA, NYSERDA Target Village for Energy Saving Program *MORE*
03/25/2008 CHAMBER JOINS IN CALL FOR STATE BUDGET SPENDING CUTS Cortland, NY – The Cortland County Chamber of Commerce and business organizations across New York are urging passage of a state budget that reduces spending and avoids business-killing new taxes and fees. *MORE*
02/25/2008 Cortland Center for Economic Education Breakfast Seminar 5S in a Lean Environment Helping to transform your workplace Presented by Jim Walters JDW Consulting *MORE*
02/18/2008 Congressman Arcuri in Cortland for Chamber Breakfast Cortland – U.S. Rep. Mike Arcuri will visit Cortland on Friday, February 22, as the featured speaker in a Chamber of Commerce public affairs breakfast. *MORE*
01/24/2008 Spitzer On Budget Tour In a visit to Long Island as part of his statewide “Bringing the Budget Home Tour” following his Executive Budget address, Governor Eliot Spitzer today discussed capping property taxes with local residents and business leaders. *MORE*
01/24/2008 Sen. Seward Skeptical of Spitzer Budget Proposal ALBANY, 1/22/08 -- Senator James L. Seward commented on the governor's proposed 2008-2009 state budget, unveiled in Albany today. *MORE*
01/15/2008 Steve Cinquanti Named Chamber Board President Cortland -- Homer realtor Steve Cinquanti has been named president of the Cortland County Chamber of Commerce. Cinquanti, a board member since 2003, began his one-year term in December. *MORE*
01/14/2008 Seward outlines Plan for Economic Growth Acknowledges Problems; Offers Solutions *MORE*
11/14/2007 Chamber Announces Annual Business Awards Cortland -- Four businesses, a not-for-profit and a longtime community servant were honored earlier this month at the Chamber’s annual dinner and awards banquet. Nearly 200 people attended the event, held November 5 at the Cortland Country Club. *MORE*
11/14/2007 Governor Spitzer Withdraws Licensing Proposal for Undocumented Immigrants Read the Text of His Announcement Here *MORE*
09/20/2007 Chamber Series Offers Tips On Key Human Resources Issues Cortland, NY – A three-part morning seminar series focusing on key issues in human resources kicks off Thursday, September 27, with “Managing the Employment Process and Hiring For Success.” Presented by longtime HR consultant Gerald Hlopko, the session begins at 7:30 a.m. in the Beard Building, 9 Main St., Cortland. The program will conclude at 9:00 a.m. *MORE*
09/18/2007 First Lady Silda Wall Spitzer names "I Live NY" Talent Task Force In conjunction with the summit she hosted today at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Cortland, First Lady Silda Wall Spitzer announced the formation of the "I Live New York" Talent Task Force. As a part of the First Lady's "I Live New York" initiative, the Task Force will work to develop strategies for attracting and retaining young professionals in Upstate New York. *MORE*
08/24/2007 Silda Spitzer to Host "Brain Drain" Conference in Cortland New York’s First Lady, Silda Wall Spitzer, has announced plans for a summit meeting to examine the causes for the exodus of talented young people from the state. Hosted at SUNY Cortland September 17-18, the Brain Drain initiative will focus on addressing some of the challenges facing young Upstate New Yorkers. *MORE*
08/01/2007 Upstate New York suffers from lack of in-migration, study finds Upstate New York is not attracting enough college-educated citizens to replace those moving to other states, according to a new analysis by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. *MORE*
07/26/2007 Cayuga Press Schedules Cortland Grand Opening Cortland – Its $3 million relocation project now complete, Cayuga Press has scheduled a Friday, August 3rd grand opening of its 215 South Main St. facilities. The event will feature a 1:30 p.m. ribbon cutting and tours of the 70,000 square foot plant. *MORE*
07/11/2007 Businesses expected to save $1 billion this year From 20 percent cut in workers' comp rates Cortland – A 20 percent average reduction in workers’ compensation premiums will save New York State employers about $1 billion in the 2007-08 fiscal year, Gov. Eliot Spitzer has announced. *MORE*
07/10/2007 Spitzer Signs Power for Jobs Legislation Governor Eliot Spitzer has signed legislation to renew the state's Power for Jobs program. The Power Authority program, part of a series of economic development power programs, would have expired June 30 without action from state lawmakers. *MORE*
06/06/2007 Chamber Joins in Fight to Reform Scaffold Law Cortland – The Business Council, Farm Bureau, Chambers of Commerce, and a host of other associations and groups from across the state are urging Governor Eliot Spitzer and state legislators to reform once and for all New York's infamous "Scaffold Law." The call for reform came during a press conference in Albany yesterday. *MORE*
03/07/2007 Workers' comp reform bill is approved by the Legislature Council hails the Governor, Senator Bruno, Speaker Silver, and others for closing the deal *MORE*
02/27/2007 At Long Last: Workers Comp Reform on Horizon Agreement follows weeks of negotiations among Albany's leaders, Business Council, labor *MORE*
02/22/2007 CRSC 2006 Events Top $2.1 Million in Economic Impact Cortland, NY – More than $2.1 million was pumped into the local economy last year through various events supported by the Cortland Regional Sports Council. All told, CRSC events have brought nearly $3.5 million into the Cortland community since its launch two-and-a-half years ago. *MORE*
02/20/2007 Business Showcase set for April 21 Cortland, NY – Registrations are now being accepted for the 23rd annual Cortland County Chamber of Commerce Business Showcase, set for Saturday, April 21, at the J.M. McDonald Sports Complex. *MORE*
02/08/2007 Council files memo in support of Senate's business tax relief package The Business Council strongly supports the business tax reform plan initiated by Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno, which will reduce state-imposed business costs by $1.3 billion a year when fully implemented, the Council said in a memo filed in support of the legislation. *MORE*
01/05/2007 Seward Outlines 2007 Agenda ALBANY -- Saying "I wasn't re-elected to defend the status quo," State Senator James L. Seward outlined his 2007 legislative agenda at a press conference today, citing property taxes as his top priority. *MORE*
01/04/2007 State of the State: Spitzer Gets High Grades For Plans to Revitalize New York's Economy Cortland – The Cortland County Chamber of Commerce and business organizations across New York are applauding Gov. Elliot Spitzer’s plans to energize the state’s economy. *MORE*
12/14/2006 Chamber Helps Light Up Main Street Cortland Cortland – Burned out lights in the trees lining Main Street Cortland are now being replaced, thanks resources provided by the Chamber of Commerce. *MORE*
11/21/2006 CHAMBER HONORS THREE BUSINESSES AT ANNUAL DINNER Cortland – Three local companies and a longtime downtown business owner and advocate were honored during the Chamber’s annual dinner last week at Tinelli’s Hathaway House. *MORE*
11/21/2006 CHAMBER NAMES NEW PRESIDENT; TWO ELECTED AS DIRECTORS Cortland – Kathy Cotterill has been named the new president of the Cortland County Chamber of Commerce. Cotterill, an officer with the Cortland branch of Tompkins Trust Company, will begin her term next month. She replaces outgoing president Kellyann O’Mara, who has completed two terms as board president. *MORE*
10/30/2006 CHAMBER MEMBERS URGED TO SIGN PETITION AUTHORIZING FUNDS FOR HEALTH MANDATE OVERSIGHT Cortland – Chamber members are urged to sign a petition pushing legislators to fund a commission that could help save them money. *MORE*
10/19/2006 CHAMBER SEEKING HELP FOR BUFFALO RESIDENTS Cortland, NY – The Cortland County Chamber of Commerce is accepting contributions on behalf of Erie County and the City of Buffalo, devastated by last week’s powerful snowstorm. *MORE*
10/02/2006 Former Chamber Group President to Lead Business Council Brooklyn Chamber president Ken Adams has been named the new president and CEO of The Business Council. Adams, 46, will succeed Daniel B. Walsh, 71, who is retiring. *MORE*
10/02/2006 Pumpkinfest 2006 Welcome to the Great Cortland Pumpkinfest 2006! *MORE*
10/02/2006 Triple A Takes Over Stone Travel Travelers in Cortland County will now have one of the largest names in the travel industry with an office here; Triple A is acquiring Stone travel. *MORE*
1/23/2006 Spitzer outlines a broad agenda for health-care policy change Albany -- New York State should radically overhaul its approach to Medicaid and health-care policy to reduce costs while increasing the number of New Yorkers who get taxpayer-funded Medicaid coverage, says state Attorney General Eliot Spitzer. Spitzer, a Democratic candidate for governor in 2006, told state Chamber of Commerce directors Jaunary 18 that recent high-tech advances "have made health care much more expensive for individuals and employers who purchase insurance and for taxpayers who fund the cost of Medicaid and other public health programs." *MORE*
1/23/2006 Weld argues that New York must enact policy changes to reduce taxes and other job-creation costs Republican candidate for governor William Weld says New York’s economy has become too dependent on taxpayer-financed jobs and that he would make it a top priority to help New York’s private sector create more jobs. Achieving that, Weld told the New York Business Council’s Board of Directors, will require aggressive efforts to reduce New York’s tax burden and enact policy reforms to ease other high job-creation costs in the state, including workers’ compensation, health insurance, and energy. *MORE*
1/23/2006 Governor Pataki proposes budget with major tax reductions. Governor George Pataki sent the Legislature a 2006-07 Executive Budget that calls for $3.6 billion in tax cuts, including $786 million in business-tax reductions, while providing new funding for math and science education, and advanced research initiatives. Most of the new tax cuts would phase in during the state fiscal years starting in 2007 and 2008. This coming year, business taxes would be reduced by $86 million. *MORE*
1/15/2006 Search Begins for New Partnership Manager The Cortland Downtown Partnership’s search for a full-time manager is underway, with organizers hoping to have someone in place by early spring. *MORE*
08/29/2006 Congressional Hopeful Mike Arcuri to Visit Chamber Breakfast Cortland – Oneida County District Attorney and Congressional candidate Mike Arcuri will be the guest of the Cortland County Chamber of Commerce during a Friday, September 15 meeting in downtown Cortland. *MORE*
08/04/2006 Chamber Breakfast to Feature Sen. Ray Meier And House Majority Leader John Boehner Cortland – An August 14 Chamber of Commerce public affairs breakfast will feature State Sen. Ray Meier, Republican candidate for this area’s Congressional seat, and House Majority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio). *MORE*
06/20/2006 Annual County Fireworks Show Set for July 1st CORTLAND – The annual fireworks show at Little York Lake, a staple of summertime in Cortland County, is scheduled for Saturday, July 1st. *MORE*
05/25/2006 Main Street Music Series Slate Set The 4th annual Cortland Main Street Music Series will be held this summer in the parking lot next to the Market Place Mall on Main Street in downtown Cortland. The series begins July 7th and runs each Friday through August 11th. *MORE*
05/01/2006 Chamber Announces "Buy Local" Campaign Cortland – The Cortland County Chamber of Commerce is launching a new program designed to prompt greater consumer and business spending in Cortland County. The “Buy Cortland County First” campaign will be formally launched at the Chamber’s May 6 Business Showcase. *MORE*
11/25/2005 TC3, Essex Steel, Hollywood Restaurant Win Annual Chamber Awards Tompkins Cortland Community College, Essex Steel, and the Hollywood Restaurant were named Businesses of the Year Monday night at the annual dinner of the Cortland County Chamber of Commerce. *MORE*
10/20/2005 CHAMBER RELEASES CANDIDATES SURVEY The Chamber of Commerce has released the results of a survey seeking outlooks and perspectives from candidates for city and county offices this fall. *MORE*
10/15/2005 SEWARD SCORES AN "A," LIFTON GETS A "C" IN 2005 BUSINESS COUNCIL 'VOTE FOR JOBS INDEX' Sen. Jim Seward scored an "A" and Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton received a grade of "C" in the New York State Business Council’s annual legislative report card. *MORE*
10/01/2005 The Murray Center Offers Aid to Gulf Coast Area Relief In response to the call for hurricane relief, the Murray Center has sent 30 boxes containing over 10,000 toothbrushes, toothpaste, plastic bags and shampoo tubes to Lafayette, Louisiana. *MORE*
10/01/2005 Murray Center Receives Federal Grant Award The J.M. Murray Center (JMMC) was recently awarded a federal grant to implement a Projects With Industry (PWI) program in Cortland County. *MORE*
12/01/2004 Chamber Announces New Job Recruitment Tool Quietword™ Technology to Aid Job Seekers and Employers The Cortland County Chamber of Commerce and a handful of partners in Central New York are collaborating to offer a new service helping businesses find new employees. *MORE*
/ Triple A Acquires Stone Travel Travelers in Cortland County will now have one of the largest names in the travel industry with an office here; Triple A is acquiring Stone travel. *MORE*

05/22/2008
CORTLAND TO HOST MAJOR YOUTH SOCCER EVENT
Cortland, NY – The Cortland community will host the 2008 New York State West State Cup Final Four Soccer Championships next month, an event that over three days will bring in more than 60 teams and pump an estimated $500,000 into the local economy. MORE

05/22/2008
CHAMBER BACKS SEWARD BILL ON HEALTH INSURANCE RATES
Cortland, NY – The Cortland County Chamber of Commerce and business groups from across New York State are supporting a bill that would extend until 2011 a formula used to establish health insurance rates for sole proprietors. MORE

04/22/2008
CATERING LINEUP COMPLETE FOR BUSINESS SHOWCASE PREVIEW PARTY “TASTE OF CORTLAND”
Cortland, NY – The Business Showcase Preview Party “Taste of Cortland” lineup is set: The Vine, Gilda’s, Linani’s Catering, Pinnacle Catering, M&D Deli, the Community Restaurant/Stone Lounge, Cortland Produce, Amelia’s, and the Schwann Food Company will all be on hand to serve up samples of Cortland’s finest fare. MORE

04/07/2008
National Park Service Awards $105,000 Grant to Cortland Downtown Partnership Project
For the past two years the non-profit Cortland Downtown Partnership has worked to cultivate the commerce and culture of historic downtown Cortland. By building collaborations with stakeholders from across Cortland County the Downtown Partnership has helped attract over $850,000 in grants from federal, state and foundations to Cortland. MORE

03/25/2008
HOMER TAXPAYERS TO SAVE ON HOLIDAY LIGHTING
Chamber of Commerce, MEGA, NYSERDA Target Village for Energy Saving Program MORE

03/25/2008
CHAMBER JOINS IN CALL FOR STATE BUDGET SPENDING CUTS
Cortland, NY – The Cortland County Chamber of Commerce and business organizations across New York are urging passage of a state budget that reduces spending and avoids business-killing new taxes and fees. MORE

02/25/2008
Cortland Center for Economic Education Breakfast Seminar
5S in a Lean Environment Helping to transform your workplace Presented by Jim Walters JDW Consulting MORE

02/18/2008
Congressman Arcuri in Cortland for Chamber Breakfast
Cortland – U.S. Rep. Mike Arcuri will visit Cortland on Friday, February 22, as the featured speaker in a Chamber of Commerce public affairs breakfast. MORE

01/24/2008
Spitzer On Budget Tour
In a visit to Long Island as part of his statewide “Bringing the Budget Home Tour” following his Executive Budget address, Governor Eliot Spitzer today discussed capping property taxes with local residents and business leaders. MORE

01/24/2008
Sen. Seward Skeptical of Spitzer Budget Proposal
ALBANY, 1/22/08 -- Senator James L. Seward commented on the governor's proposed 2008-2009 state budget, unveiled in Albany today. MORE

01/15/2008
Steve Cinquanti Named Chamber Board President
Cortland -- Homer realtor Steve Cinquanti has been named president of the Cortland County Chamber of Commerce. Cinquanti, a board member since 2003, began his one-year term in December. MORE

01/14/2008
Seward outlines Plan for Economic Growth
Acknowledges Problems; Offers Solutions MORE

11/14/2007
Chamber Announces Annual Business Awards
Cortland -- Four businesses, a not-for-profit and a longtime community servant were honored earlier this month at the Chamber’s annual dinner and awards banquet. Nearly 200 people attended the event, held November 5 at the Cortland Country Club. MORE

11/14/2007
Governor Spitzer Withdraws Licensing Proposal for Undocumented Immigrants
Read the Text of His Announcement Here MORE

09/20/2007
Chamber Series Offers Tips On Key Human Resources Issues
Cortland, NY – A three-part morning seminar series focusing on key issues in human resources kicks off Thursday, September 27, with “Managing the Employment Process and Hiring For Success.” Presented by longtime HR consultant Gerald Hlopko, the session begins at 7:30 a.m. in the Beard Building, 9 Main St., Cortland. The program will conclude at 9:00 a.m. MORE

09/18/2007
First Lady Silda Wall Spitzer names "I Live NY" Talent Task Force
In conjunction with the summit she hosted today at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Cortland, First Lady Silda Wall Spitzer announced the formation of the "I Live New York" Talent Task Force. As a part of the First Lady's "I Live New York" initiative, the Task Force will work to develop strategies for attracting and retaining young professionals in Upstate New York. MORE

08/24/2007
Silda Spitzer to Host "Brain Drain" Conference in Cortland
New York’s First Lady, Silda Wall Spitzer, has announced plans for a summit meeting to examine the causes for the exodus of talented young people from the state. Hosted at SUNY Cortland September 17-18, the Brain Drain initiative will focus on addressing some of the challenges facing young Upstate New Yorkers. MORE

08/01/2007
Upstate New York suffers from lack of in-migration, study finds
Upstate New York is not attracting enough college-educated citizens to replace those moving to other states, according to a new analysis by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. MORE

07/26/2007
Cayuga Press Schedules Cortland Grand Opening
Cortland – Its $3 million relocation project now complete, Cayuga Press has scheduled a Friday, August 3rd grand opening of its 215 South Main St. facilities. The event will feature a 1:30 p.m. ribbon cutting and tours of the 70,000 square foot plant. MORE

07/11/2007
Businesses expected to save $1 billion this year From 20 percent cut in workers' comp rates
Cortland – A 20 percent average reduction in workers’ compensation premiums will save New York State employers about $1 billion in the 2007-08 fiscal year, Gov. Eliot Spitzer has announced. MORE

07/10/2007
Spitzer Signs Power for Jobs Legislation
Governor Eliot Spitzer has signed legislation to renew the state's Power for Jobs program. The Power Authority program, part of a series of economic development power programs, would have expired June 30 without action from state lawmakers. MORE

06/06/2007
Chamber Joins in Fight to Reform Scaffold Law
Cortland – The Business Council, Farm Bureau, Chambers of Commerce, and a host of other associations and groups from across the state are urging Governor Eliot Spitzer and state legislators to reform once and for all New York's infamous "Scaffold Law." The call for reform came during a press conference in Albany yesterday. MORE

03/07/2007
Workers' comp reform bill is approved by the Legislature
Council hails the Governor, Senator Bruno, Speaker Silver, and others for closing the deal MORE

02/27/2007
At Long Last: Workers Comp Reform on Horizon
Agreement follows weeks of negotiations among Albany's leaders, Business Council, labor MORE

02/22/2007
CRSC 2006 Events Top $2.1 Million in Economic Impact
Cortland, NY – More than $2.1 million was pumped into the local economy last year through various events supported by the Cortland Regional Sports Council. All told, CRSC events have brought nearly $3.5 million into the Cortland community since its launch two-and-a-half years ago. MORE

02/20/2007
Business Showcase set for April 21
Cortland, NY – Registrations are now being accepted for the 23rd annual Cortland County Chamber of Commerce Business Showcase, set for Saturday, April 21, at the J.M. McDonald Sports Complex. MORE

02/08/2007
Council files memo in support of Senate's business tax relief package
The Business Council strongly supports the business tax reform plan initiated by Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno, which will reduce state-imposed business costs by $1.3 billion a year when fully implemented, the Council said in a memo filed in support of the legislation. MORE

01/05/2007
Seward Outlines 2007 Agenda
ALBANY -- Saying "I wasn't re-elected to defend the status quo," State Senator James L. Seward outlined his 2007 legislative agenda at a press conference today, citing property taxes as his top priority. MORE

01/04/2007
State of the State: Spitzer Gets High Grades For Plans to Revitalize New York's Economy
Cortland – The Cortland County Chamber of Commerce and business organizations across New York are applauding Gov. Elliot Spitzer’s plans to energize the state’s economy. MORE

12/14/2006
Chamber Helps Light Up Main Street Cortland
Cortland – Burned out lights in the trees lining Main Street Cortland are now being replaced, thanks resources provided by the Chamber of Commerce. MORE

11/21/2006
CHAMBER HONORS THREE BUSINESSES AT ANNUAL DINNER
Cortland – Three local companies and a longtime downtown business owner and advocate were honored during the Chamber’s annual dinner last week at Tinelli’s Hathaway House. MORE

11/21/2006
CHAMBER NAMES NEW PRESIDENT; TWO ELECTED AS DIRECTORS
Cortland – Kathy Cotterill has been named the new president of the Cortland County Chamber of Commerce. Cotterill, an officer with the Cortland branch of Tompkins Trust Company, will begin her term next month. She replaces outgoing president Kellyann O’Mara, who has completed two terms as board president. MORE

10/30/2006
CHAMBER MEMBERS URGED TO SIGN PETITION AUTHORIZING FUNDS FOR HEALTH MANDATE OVERSIGHT
Cortland – Chamber members are urged to sign a petition pushing legislators to fund a commission that could help save them money. MORE

10/19/2006
CHAMBER SEEKING HELP FOR BUFFALO RESIDENTS
Cortland, NY – The Cortland County Chamber of Commerce is accepting contributions on behalf of Erie County and the City of Buffalo, devastated by last week’s powerful snowstorm. MORE

10/02/2006
Former Chamber Group President to Lead Business Council
Brooklyn Chamber president Ken Adams has been named the new president and CEO of The Business Council. Adams, 46, will succeed Daniel B. Walsh, 71, who is retiring. MORE

10/02/2006
Pumpkinfest 2006
Welcome to the Great Cortland Pumpkinfest 2006! MORE

10/02/2006
Triple A Takes Over Stone Travel
Travelers in Cortland County will now have one of the largest names in the travel industry with an office here; Triple A is acquiring Stone travel. MORE

1/23/2006
Spitzer outlines a broad agenda for health-care policy change
Albany -- New York State should radically overhaul its approach to Medicaid and health-care policy to reduce costs while increasing the number of New Yorkers who get taxpayer-funded Medicaid coverage, says state Attorney General Eliot Spitzer. Spitzer, a Democratic candidate for governor in 2006, told state Chamber of Commerce directors Jaunary 18 that recent high-tech advances "have made health care much more expensive for individuals and employers who purchase insurance and for taxpayers who fund the cost of Medicaid and other public health programs." MORE

1/23/2006
Weld argues that New York must enact policy changes to reduce taxes and other job-creation costs
Republican candidate for governor William Weld says New York’s economy has become too dependent on taxpayer-financed jobs and that he would make it a top priority to help New York’s private sector create more jobs. Achieving that, Weld told the New York Business Council’s Board of Directors, will require aggressive efforts to reduce New York’s tax burden and enact policy reforms to ease other high job-creation costs in the state, including workers’ compensation, health insurance, and energy. MORE

1/23/2006
Governor Pataki proposes budget with major tax reductions.
Governor George Pataki sent the Legislature a 2006-07 Executive Budget that calls for $3.6 billion in tax cuts, including $786 million in business-tax reductions, while providing new funding for math and science education, and advanced research initiatives. Most of the new tax cuts would phase in during the state fiscal years starting in 2007 and 2008. This coming year, business taxes would be reduced by $86 million. MORE

1/15/2006
Search Begins for New Partnership Manager
The Cortland Downtown Partnership’s search for a full-time manager is underway, with organizers hoping to have someone in place by early spring. MORE

08/29/2006
Congressional Hopeful Mike Arcuri to Visit Chamber Breakfast
Cortland – Oneida County District Attorney and Congressional candidate Mike Arcuri will be the guest of the Cortland County Chamber of Commerce during a Friday, September 15 meeting in downtown Cortland. MORE

08/04/2006
Chamber Breakfast to Feature Sen. Ray Meier And House Majority Leader John Boehner
Cortland – An August 14 Chamber of Commerce public affairs breakfast will feature State Sen. Ray Meier, Republican candidate for this area’s Congressional seat, and House Majority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio). MORE

06/20/2006
Annual County Fireworks Show Set for July 1st
CORTLAND – The annual fireworks show at Little York Lake, a staple of summertime in Cortland County, is scheduled for Saturday, July 1st. MORE

05/25/2006
Main Street Music Series Slate Set
The 4th annual Cortland Main Street Music Series will be held this summer in the parking lot next to the Market Place Mall on Main Street in downtown Cortland. The series begins July 7th and runs each Friday through August 11th. MORE

05/01/2006
Chamber Announces "Buy Local" Campaign
Cortland – The Cortland County Chamber of Commerce is launching a new program designed to prompt greater consumer and business spending in Cortland County. The “Buy Cortland County First” campaign will be formally launched at the Chamber’s May 6 Business Showcase. MORE

11/25/2005
TC3, Essex Steel, Hollywood Restaurant Win Annual Chamber Awards
Tompkins Cortland Community College, Essex Steel, and the Hollywood Restaurant were named Businesses of the Year Monday night at the annual dinner of the Cortland County Chamber of Commerce. MORE

10/20/2005
CHAMBER RELEASES CANDIDATES SURVEY
The Chamber of Commerce has released the results of a survey seeking outlooks and perspectives from candidates for city and county offices this fall. MORE

10/15/2005
SEWARD SCORES AN "A," LIFTON GETS A "C" IN 2005 BUSINESS COUNCIL 'VOTE FOR JOBS INDEX'
Sen. Jim Seward scored an "A" and Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton received a grade of "C" in the New York State Business Council’s annual legislative report card. MORE

10/01/2005
The Murray Center Offers Aid to Gulf Coast Area Relief
In response to the call for hurricane relief, the Murray Center has sent 30 boxes containing over 10,000 toothbrushes, toothpaste, plastic bags and shampoo tubes to Lafayette, Louisiana. MORE

10/01/2005
Murray Center Receives Federal Grant Award
The J.M. Murray Center (JMMC) was recently awarded a federal grant to implement a Projects With Industry (PWI) program in Cortland County. MORE

12/01/2004
Chamber Announces New Job Recruitment Tool Quietword™ Technology to Aid Job Seekers and Employers
The Cortland County Chamber of Commerce and a handful of partners in Central New York are collaborating to offer a new service helping businesses find new employees. MORE

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Triple A Acquires Stone Travel
Travelers in Cortland County will now have one of the largest names in the travel industry with an office here; Triple A is acquiring Stone travel. MORE