24 Sep TACC Announces New & Expanded Team
The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) is honored and excited to announce that two new staff members have joined their Team. Erin Mullen, Member Service & Event Manager and Kelly Carey, Office Administrator join Matthew Courtright, TACC President & CEO. In addition to their specific roles both Erin and Kelly will also serve as Visitor Service Representatives.
Born and raised in Ticonderoga, Erin Mullen has numerous years of experience in community relations, staff relations, and event planning. Erin has spent the last 14 years of her career at Mountain Lake Services serving as the Community & Staff Relations Manager. After graduating Ticonderoga High School and studying Communications at the University of Buffalo Erin returned to the North Country as an energetic young professional. Erin also has experience working for several local small businesses and knows the area well. Erin resides locally with her husband and two sons.
“I am thrilled to be the newest team member for the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce. As a teen, I worked in a number of local stores. It is amazing, this many years later, to see how hard the business community is working, sustaining, and developing for the future. I look forward to working closely with our Members and doing my part to help our businesses, organizations and events grow as well as the overall success of the entire Ticonderoga Area. We live in an amazing place and I am passionate about being a part of our bright future,” shared Erin Mullen – Member Service & Event Manager.
Kelly Carey is also a Ticonderoga, NY native. After graduating from Ticonderoga High School Kelly attended college in Syracuse and experienced the world through many adventures. Chief among those was raising her daughters Nathalie and Adelaide. Kelly brings to the Chamber an array of office, customer services, visitor service, and professional experiences. In addition, Kelly is very knowledgeable about the local area. Kelly is settling into her new position well as she joined the team in June of 2019.
“I am thrilled to be serving the community that I have always called home. The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce is an amazing organization that is truly dedicated to their Members, Partners, businesses, organizations and the area as a whole. Over the last few months I have been able to see first-hand how hard they work, how impactful their member benefits, programs, services, initiatives, events, and over all efforts are. I am truly honored to be part of this team and I am thrilled to welcome Erin,” stated Kelly Carey – Office Administrator.
In addition to the staff the TACC has an Executive Board, Board of Directors, Ambassadors, Committees, Committee Chairs and now the Young Professionals Network as part of the overall team. TACC will also be looking to fill a part time/seasonal position of Project & Farmers Market coordinator in the spring of 2020.
TACC also partners with several other organizations and agencies including the Town of Ticonderoga, Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism/Lake Champlain Region Visitor Center, Plattsburgh North Country Chamber of Commerce, Ticonderoga Montcalm Street Partnership (serves as the TMSP Coordinator), Small Business Development Center, Adirondack Trail Riders, eVision Digital Marketing/Ticonderoga360, & the Adirondack North Country Association/Center For Businesses In Transition. TACC also works closely with other area organizations and economic development agencies on a regular basis including the Essex County Industrial Development Agency.
The TACC serves, markets, and promotes their Members, Partners, and the Ticonderoga Area including Ticonderoga, Crown Point, Hague, Moriah, and Putnam, NY. The Chamber works hard each and every day to achieve their key area goals, live their tag line and mission, and strive to reach their vision.
TACC Mission: To initiate and provide programs, services, and leadership which will enhance a cooperative business community and create a vibrant economy, making the Ticonderoga Area an exceptional place to live, work, and visit.
TACC Vision: The TACC will be the leading advocate for business, serving as a driving force in the economic vitality of the greater Ticonderoga Area, uniting communities and maximizing resources.
TACC Tagline: Business Focused. Community Minded. Future Driven.
Key Areas of Focus:
Membership: Membership Services, Growth, & Retention
Business: Business Services, Support, & Development
Tourism: Marketing, Events, & Visitor Services
Communication: Public, Business, & Community Relations
Leadership: Partnerships, Economic Development/Sustainability, & Advocacy
Organization: Finance, Staff & Board of Directors/Ambassadors
“Please join me in welcoming our newest team members. I am proud of what we have accomplished over the last several years and look forward to the future. Erin and Kelly both bring a great deal of experience that will allow them to excel in their positions and will help guide the future of the organization, our services, programs, events, and overall efforts. The TACC Team together will be able to bring the Chamber, the community, and all we do to the next level. We are absolutely thrilled to have Erin and Kelly at the Chamber. Great things are ahead,” commented Matthew Courtright – TACC President & CEO.
For more information contact the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce at 518-585-6619, email chamberinfo@ticonderogany.com, or visit www.ticonderogany.com. Stay up to date on news, events, services, and more by liking and following the TACC on facebook.