17 Apr 2019 National Small Business Week – TACC Schedule
The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) is pleased to announce their schedule for the 2019 National Small Business Week Celebration which will take place Monday, May 6th to Friday, May 10th, 2019. The Chamber will host a number of events and services aimed at supporting TACC Members and small businesses. In addition the Chamber is encouraging community members to THINK LOCAL (Shop – Spend – Support) throughout the week. This is the fifth time TACC is participating in this national event. The theme for the celebration is “Growing A Positive Community.”
2019 National Small Business Week Schedule:
Monday, May 6th:
Chamber Chat
TACC Membership Benefits 101 Open House
1:00 – 3:00 PM: TACC Office
An opportunity for TACC Members to ask questions, get assistance, discuss ideas & learn more about Member Benefits, as well as what your support allows the TACC to provide. It is also a chance for Not-Yet Members to find out more about becoming a Member. Community Members can also share their ideas for the area. Stop in to enjoy a cup of coffee and a chat with the TACC Team. Complimentary coffee will be served.
Tuesday, May 7th:
Essex County Industrial Development Agency Open House
Learn about ECIDA Business Services!
1:00 – 3:00 PM, TACC Office
Get to know the Essex County Industrial Development Agency, the services and support they provide to the businesses & communities throughout Essex Count including financing and incentives available via their office.
Wednesday, 8th:
Preparing To Sell Your Business Workshop in coordination with the Center For Businesses In Transition – Virtual Viewing Party at TACC
8:00 – 10:30 AM, TACC Office
Hosted by the Franklin County Economic Development Industrial Development Agency in coordination with the Adirondack North Country Association and the Center For Businesses In Transition Liaisons. Online Registration Encouraged. Visit www.adirondack.org/CBITWorkshopSeries.
Health Insurance Services Open House
Learn about Health Insurance Options!
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, TACC Office
TACC Members, Not-Yet Members, and others are invited to learn about the Health Insurance Services and options. Services provided by TACC Partner the Plattsburgh North Country Service Corp. and the North Country Chamber of Commerce. Our Director of Health Insurance Services is here to assist you with all of your Health Insurance needs.
Complimentary refreshments will be served. Door prizes will be given out to those who attend. To make an appointment call 518-563-1000.
Thursday, May 9th:
Center For Businesses In Transition Outreach Day
In coordination with the Adirondack North Country Association
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Ticonderoga Area
TACC along with the Center Coordinator for the Center For Businesses In Transition will be doing outreach to businesses, entrepreneurs, and others to promote the services available via this NEW program/service. TACC is a Community Liaison for the Center.
Schedule an appointment by contacting the Chamber.
Friday, May 10th:
Business Energy Efficiency Workshop
In coordination with National Grid & the Essex County Industrial Development Agency
10:30 AM – 12:00 Noon: TACC Office
Join representatives from National Grid during small business week to learn more about how your business can access incentives to help save energy and money. National Grid has a robust offering of programs to help small and large businesses save electricity, and programs for larger manufactures who want to grow sales and increase productivity.
From easy-to-swap lighting and controls to fully integrated energy plans, National Grid solutions can not only lower utility bills, but can help you achieve better results with everything from increased productivity to higher employee recruitment and retention rates. From bakeries to banks, National Grid helps all types of small businesses become more energy-efficient. National Grid’s Small Business Program can help you cut energy costs and put those savings back into your business. It can help you reduce your energy costs and improve your ability to serve your customers with a variety of incentives and programs. These include lighting, commercial kitchen equipment, custom refrigeration measures, controls, and more.
National Grid has targeted incentives for large commercial and industrial customers, including hospitals, schools, office buildings, nursing homes, and manufacturers. National Grid will help you implement the latest best practices in energy efficiency for all types of projects and work with you to provide cost-effective energy efficiency measures, incentive levels, and turnkey pricing for lighting and other projects.
Visit https://www.nationalgridus.com/Upstate-NY-Business/Energy-Saving-Programs/ and plan to attend the presentation on May 10. Complimentary refreshments will be served. Registration Required via the TACC. The TACC will also have energy savings program information available via their partnership with the North Country Chamber of Commerce.
As a reminder Business Support & Services are available from the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce, North Country Small Business Development, & SCORE all year via the Chamber. Call the Chamber office for more information or to make an appointment.
“After participating in 2015 for the first time we quickly realized this national initiative was something locally we wanted to participate in each year to promote and expand our support and services as well include our THINK LOCAL campaign. We hope to see many Ticonderoga Area community members out and about supporting our local community and we look forward to seeing our Members, businesses, and organizations taking advantage of all of the programs and events happening all week. We are honored to serve, market, and promote our Members, Partners, and the Ticonderoga Area,” shared Matthew Courtright – TACC President & CEO.
For more information contact the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce office at 518-585-6619 or via email at chamberinfo@ticonderogany.com. You can also visit www.ticonderogany.com or the TACC facebook page for additional information.