28 May TACC Welcomes New Members, Continues To Grow, Expand Benefits & Efforts
The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) continues to grow and expand their membership, services, programs, partnerships, and overall all efforts for the Ticonderoga Area. TACC Membership is approaching 100 percent Membership growth which has been a goal for the organization. TACC Membership Investment not only makes their benefits possible but all of the efforts of the Chamber.
TACC is honored to welcome the following Members:
| Three Triangles
Maiden By The Lake Glenn W. Lang & Sons Building Contractor Wilson Endurance Sports, LLC BOA Holdings Starr Pelerin (Individual) Fort Ticonderoga VFW Post #146 Bain’s Sunoco ADK Window & Carpet Cleaning, LLC Cyclo Detailing Little Brown Cow Farm & Dairy Lillie Valley Farm Merribeth Elling (Individual) The Candy Corner Fowlers Rustic Furnishings Richard & Debra Hudak (Individual) Air Methods – LifeNet of New York Northern Washington County Trail Blazers The Adirondack Flag Elderwood Village At Ticonderoga Elderwood of Ticonderoga Time Warp Treasures Huddy & Co. LLC The Garrison Gym J&P Screen & Window Repair |
| Crown Point Volunteer Fire Department
Knight of Columbus (re-joined) Hamsa Healing Touch Massage VR-Room NLG Realty Cam Brown – Trades of Hope Olive’s Ti Pi Blue Ridge Electrical Contracting, Inc. Tammy Brown, Independent Avon Rep. Lake George Mirror PMA Small Business Accounting & Tax Service The Sembrich (re-joined) Belden Property Services (re-joined) J.P. Waste Management, LLC Carpenter’s Camp Care Where The Light Is Good Photography Charboneau Supply, LLC Adirondack Drone Symquest |
*Note new TACC Members are listed in the order in which they joined the Chamber.
TACC has their Mission, Vision, Tag Line, Key Areas of Focus, and their Goals & Objectives which guide their work and efforts.
Mission & Vision: We are living our mission each and every day (we work hard to do this) and are striving to reach our vision.
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
TACC 2018-2022 Strategic Plan/Goals & Objectives: TACC is implementing goals and objectives created under our key areas of focus. These goals and objectives will be updated each year with changes, additions, items completed, etc.
“Although each year has its challenges overall the TACC continues to move forward, serve our Members and the area to the best of our ability, and look towards to the future. We are honored to serve, market, promote and provide an array of benefits for our Members as well as the Ticonderoga Area. Without the continued support and dedication of our Members and Partners all of the efforts of the Chamber to make the Ticonderoga Area a better place to live, work, and visit would not be possible. You are supporting your community and the future of the Ticonderoga Area” shared Matthew Courtright – President & CEO.
The Chamber offers an array of benefits to their Members and is encouraging them to maximize their benefits as well as understand the importance of supporting the Chamber. A highlight of TACC Member benefits includes:
Marketing, Promotion, Publicity & Exposure
- Website Listings on www.ticonderogany.com, www.lakechamplainregion.com (via ROOST), & www.ticonderoga360.com (eVision Digital Marketing).
- Listing in the printed and online Chamber/Business Directory.
- Members can display printed materials for distribution at the Chamber Office.
- We will share your press releases as well as assist in writing & formatting press releases, flyers, etc.
- The Chamber will list all of your events, meetings, or general dates to remember on the online calendar. In addition TACC will ensure events are listed on the LCR (via ROOST) calendar.
- Access to a variety of sponsorship and marketing opportunities.
- Representation throughout the area & region as well as for economic development purposes.
- Networking opportunities to connect with other businesses & organizations.
- Members can submit news, information, events, and more for the Monthly Member News email blast.
Member Referrals
- Professional & courteous staff that promote the area and their Members by providing answers and information to visitors and the community. TACC only provides referrals to Members.
Chamber Communications
- Receive the TACC Weekly Memo with important information on news (area, regional, state, etc.), events, marketing opportunities, seminars, general updates, and much more.
Business Support, Services, & Resources
- TACC offers daily/one on one business support and services directly to our Members as well as new/potential new businesses. Business support, services, resources, and counseling are also available via our partnership with the North Country Small Business Development Center & SCORE (Free Services).
Business Seminars & Trainings
- Seminars, trainings, & informational meetings on an array of topics are available throughout the year to assist making your business or organization successful.
Partnerships
- TACC Members automatically become Associate Members of the North Country Chamber of Commerce giving you access to a Commerce Card Discount Program, Energy Savings Program, & the Chamber Health Insurance Services.
- TACC Members have access to an array of promotional and marketing opportunities via the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) / Lake Champlain Region.
- TACC Members have access to additional benefits via our partnership with Ticonderoga360/eVision Digital Marketing including Business Spotlight articles and more!
- The TACC is partners with a number of organizations and economic development agencies giving our Members access to an array of resources and services. TACC is now a partner with the Adirondack North Country Association and the Center For Businesses In Transition.
Creditability, Community Involvement, & Support
- Being a Chamber Member says you belong to & support the local community. It shows that you are dedicated to the success & future of the Ticonderoga Area.
“Being a member of the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce is not only an investment in your business or organization but in the community as a whole. The Chamber is a non-profit organization that serves, markets, and promotes their members and the entire Ticonderoga Area. I want to stress the importance of supporting Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce Members because they support the Chamber and the community in so many ways. Our Members along with our community partners truly allow us to serve the Ticonderoga Area and work to make the area a better place. Without the dedication of our many Chamber Members and Partners all we do would not be possible. I would like to extend a sincere thank you for your continued support and commitment to the Chamber,” stated Matthew Courtright, Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce President & CEO.
TACC contractual partners include the Town of Ticonderoga, Essex County Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism/Lake Champlain Region Visitor Center, Plattsburgh North Country Chamber of Commerce, Ticonderoga Montcalm Street Partnership, North Country Small Business Development Center, eVision Digital Marketing / Ticonderoga360.com, Adirondack Trail Riders, and the Adirondack North Country Association/Center For Businesses In Transition. addition the Chamber works closely with area economic development agencies including the Essex County Industrial Development Agency and PRIDE of Ticonderoga.
For more information on the new Members listed above, Maximizing your Chamber Benefits, a Ticonderoga Area Business Directory, calendar of events, or becoming a Member of the Chamber, please feel free to contact the Chamber at 518-585-6619, chamberinfo@ticonderogany.com or visit www.ticonderogany.com.