Thursday, April 15, 2010

APRIL 2010 MEMBERS IN THE NEWS

Tompkins Financial Hires Boyce To Lead Operations, Card Services

Gregory L. Boyce of Ithaca has been hired by Tompkins Financial Corporation as Senior Vice President with responsibility for facilitation of its business process improvement efforts, and leadership and management oversight of its Operations and Card Services areas.

In recent months, Boyce served in a consulting capacity for Tompkins Financial, providing leadership to its business process improvement program. Formerly, he owned and operated a strategic management consulting firm for several years and, prior to that, he was a managing associate for consulting firms based in New York City and Paris, France.

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Great News From the United Way!-- Dear Campaign Committee Members and Friends of United Way of Tompkins County, We did it! Can you hear the trumpets blaring at United Way of Tompkins County? Congratulations on a job well done. We have exceeded our $2,075,000 goal and are expecting more gifts!

On behalf of Tom, Andy and all of us, thank you, thank you, thank you for your support and commitment to making our community a healthier place to live and work.

Our donors have maxed out the thermometer and the balloons are blowing in the wind at 313 N. Aurora Street, Ithaca!

P.S. Our celebration is scheduled for Friday, April 30th from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. More details to follow soon!

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Dean E. Shea, Vice President of Sunny Brook Builders, has successfully completed the Building Analyst Training course work and passed the written test for Building Performance Institute (BP) Building Analyst Professional through Broome Community College. Sunny Brook Builders has been remodeling, building new homes and providing handyman services for 27 years.

One Chance To Get It Right… One Phone Call To Get It Done!

Flying Arrow Productions is a video production company in Newfield, founded in 2008. While utilizing the latest high-definition cameras and editing software they still maintain old fashioned service to clients with the highest attention to every detail. In video production there is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all package and Flying Arrow Productions understands that. From concept to completion, they guide the client through every step to make their production uniquely their own.

Flying Arrow Productions offers a broad range of personal video services including coverage of special family events and parties, weddings, dance recitals, martial art demonstrations, religious and school events, photo to DVD montages, and Video Life Diaries.

For the business owner Flying Arrow Productions offers training-video production which saves time and money training new employees and keeps existing employees current with required training updates. All done, on site, at your factory or office, they produce a video utilizing your staff to create a training DVD. Flying Arrow Productions can also produce promotional videos to be used on a company website. This lets the customer see and hear the message.

Performing artist such as bands or dance groups can benefit immensely from having a promotional video produced. Flying Arrow Productions will attend an event where the artist is performing, film it, and professionally edit a promotional video to be shown to future potential clients. Bookings are sure to increase.

Their slogan is “Turning YOUR Vision into Reality.” They take the time to listen and offer free consultations.


Flying Arrow Productions
607.280.3878
www.flyingarrowproductions.com

IthaCar Service - From Here to There… and Back!

Need a ride to or from the airport? There is a new ecologically friendly transportation option available in the Ithaca area. IthaCar Service offers a prompt personal car service utilizing an energy efficient hybrid vehicle. Ease the stress of traveling by using their convenient reservation system to reserve your car ahead of time. IthaCar will pick you up on time and drive directly to the airport. On your return flight, you can avoid the taxi queue by arranging to be met at the airport. IthaCar tracks their clients incoming flights. So, if your flight is delayed, IthaCar will know and you will not be charged wait time.

IthaCar Service is dedicated to meeting the needs of the airline traveler with a professional, comfortable and sustainable taxi alternative. Using IthaCar’s online reservation form is simple, you will receive an email confirmation and your car will be on time. The rates are competitive with the taxi shuttle for one person. If you are traveling with a companion, IthaCar can be a bargain because they do not charge “per person” rates.

While IthaCar specializes in airport transportation, they can usually accommodate other needs with a reservation. Email them for a rate quote.

When a taxi won’t do and a limousine is too much, consider a reservation with the ecologically friendly alternative, IthaCar Service.


Ithacar Service
607.229.3500
http://ithacar.com/

Moving Box Studios Joins the Chamber!

Video! Animation! Sound! Moving Box Studios is a full service production company located in the Community School of Music and Arts. We create everything from documentaries and commercials to brochures and websites. Our clients include Cornell University, the Ithaca Police Department, and many others.

Moving Box Studios provides individuals and businesses in the local community with the tools and expertise required for expressing their messages creatively, through the highest quality multi-media production capabilities. Our talented team of professionals have expertise in video production, website design, animation, audio engineering and recording.

Our studio includes HD video equipment, green screen capabilities, multi-track recording studio, vocal booth, and video editing/animation suites. Although our grand opening is this month, we have been in operation for the past three years. Moving Box got its start in the fall of 2007 when it was founded by

Joe Zohar (head videographer), Chris Kusznir (advertising), Connor Shaw (media relations), and Chris Davidson (head of animation). All four Ithaca College Alumnus achieved their dreams by building their own studio from the ground up. Hilary Kellner (studio manager) joined the studio in early 2009, bringing her expertise in structural organization and financial management to the team.


Moving Box Studios
607.821.1872
www.movingboxstudios.com

The Chamber Welcomes The Events Company!

The Events Company is not your everyday meeting and event planning company. Whether it’s a themed corporate meeting or event, a fundraising gala, or a wedding or bar mitzvah, we are the experts in creating unique event experiences that “WOW!” attendees.

The core pieces of our company mantra are: Create the “Wow” experience, Ease the clients’ pain, and Achieve “ROE” (return on event). To successfully fulfill the mantra we listen to our clients as they discuss their desired goals and objectives, budget perimeters, and any sources of anxiety. We can then offer a solution that will exceed their expectations, give them their time back, and provide them the most “bang for their buck.” This type of customer service has enabled us to establish a long roster of clients with annual events.

At thirteen years old, The Events Company is the brain child of local entrepreneur, Nicole Samolis, CSEP. With a relentless appetite for pursuing new markets and opportunities, Nicole has pushed The Events Company to continuously brand itself to be the “go-to, one-stop-shop” team for any special event, whether it be here in the Central New York market, or on the road with clients in cities across the U.S.

The Events Company has also built its business and reputation by being committed to and involved in the community. Team members support local not-for-profit organizations through volunteerism and event support, as well as provide internship experiences for college and high school students interested in careers in Event Planning.


The Events Company
315.422.9400
www.theeventscompany.com

Community Wellness Day

Congratulations to Dr. Ammitai Worob, of Sea Change Chiropractic who is organizing a Community Wellness Day on Saturday, April 17, at Boynton Middle School (1601 N. Cayuga Street). The event will run from 12 – 3 pm, and proceeds will benefit the Cancer Resource Center of the Finger Lakes, another Chamber member. For details, visit: www.seachangeithaca.com

State Theatre of Ithaca, Inc. Celebrates One-Year Anniversary

The State Theatre is proud to announce our one year anniversary. Since last year the Theatre has hosted many successful shows, hired a new executive director, formed a new board of directors, and has made significant physical improvements to the building, both inside and out. The State Theatre is the crown jewel of the County’s arts community and attracts close to 50,000 patrons each. Our new and innovative business model is focused on taking less risk which should result in the ongoing stable operation of theatre. Our 2009-10 season will host an exciting array of world-class talent this spring such as David Sedaris, Shawn Colvin, Phil Vassar and Taj Mahal. Tickets can be purchased in person at the box office, by phone at (607)27-STATE or online at www.stateofithaca.com.

2010 BUSINESS AWARD NOMINATION

2010 BUSINESS AWARD NOMINATIONS are being solicited for:

· David R. Strong Memorial Small Business of the Year

· New Business of the Year

· Non-Profit Organization of the Year

· Large Employer of the Year


Go to: tompkinschamber.org for details or to download the form. Nominations are due by May 17, 2010!