SBC Network Luncheons are held the second Thursday of each month at various locations. 

This month's luncheon will be held at the TAU Bearcat Clubroom of the Events Center on the Binghamton University Campus and is sponsored by Empower Federal Credit Union.

Connect with Chamber colleagues at our monthly SBC Network Luncheon.  Don't miss out on the chance to network with 60-70 Chamber members, promote your product/service to a room full of people, and hear more about important chamber programs and upcoming events.  At the luncheons, members are given the opportunity to introduce themselves and tell about their products or services and other events they may be participating in that are of interest to the community. 

Members are urged to bring their brochures, flyers, business cards, etc. 

Registration is Required:  Contact Kathy Murphy at 607-772-8860 or kmurphy@greaterbinghamtonchamber.com

Fee:  Member Advance:  $17.00/Member At Door:  $19.00/Not-For-Profit Advance: $13.60/Not-For-Profit At Door: $15.20

Tioga County Chamber of Commerce offers FREE

 Small Business Counseling

The Chamber is host to both SCORE and the NYS Small Business Development Center (SBDC) advisors. 

SBDC advisors are available BY APPOINTMENT ONLY on the first Thursday of each month. 

*To schedule an appointment with a NYS SBDC advisor, contact the Tioga County Chamber of Commerce at 687-2020

Southern Tier Opportunity Coalition (STOC) Networking Cafe  

"...the Premier Academic/Private Sector Partnership Driving Economic Growth in Greater Binghamton, NY"

Every 2nd Monday of the month.  Hors doeuvres provided with cash bar available. 

Fee:  FREE OF CHARGE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

REGISTRATION REQUIRED:  E-mail Natalia Czabala, STOC Administrative Assistant at nczabala@gmail.com

Program/Speaker:  BlueStorm Technologies - "Taming the I.T. Monster" 

Hey, it's great to know people in the IT business.  It's even better to know they're right around the corner.  Some local businesses, both large and small, that rely on top-flight IT support sometimes overlook that there are outstanding companies in that category right here in our backyard.  BlueStorm Technologies, one of STOC's newer member companies, serves customers across the United States with Systems Integration, Application Development, Collaborative Systems, and Infrastructure Services.  An Enterprise - Class solutions provider, BlueStorm brings to bear the offerings from IBN, Oracle, Microsoft, Dell, Sun, Lenovo, and HP for customers in need of responsive and flexible leading-edge information systems. 

Earlier this year, BlueStorm merged with a long-time STOC member, CyberCity, in order to broaden its range of services and customer base.  Both BlueStorm and CyberCity are located in the City of Binghamton.  Learn about their merger, about how BlueStorm was founded, why it chose Binghamton as home, and the company's plans for the future. 

Meet other business people and students from Greater Binghamton and learn about common problems and opportunities. 

SCORE COUNSELING IN BROOME COUNTY

SCORE offers FREE OF CHARGE small business assistance by appointment only in the Broome County area to those interested in starting a new business, assistance with creating a business and financial plan for new and existing businesses, ongoing assistance to start up businesses, and assistance with businesses concerns for existing businesses or those wishing to expand. 

SCORE Counselors are all experienced, professional business people who volunteer their time, unpaid, to assist the business community of our area.  SCORE has no ties to any banking or educational institution.  All counseling and discussions are strictly confidential per the US Government Small Business Administration (SBA) requirements. 

SCORE has been in existence since 1964 and is a nationwide business help group of 390 Chapters across the US and has about 11,000 unpaid volunteer counselors. 

Counseling Days and Times - Year Round:

• 1st, 2nd, 4th, and 5th Tuesdays @ 10:00 AM - Call for location
• 1st and 3rd Thursdays @ 6:30 PM - Greater Binghamton Chamber Offices, Metro Center, 2nd Floor, Binghamton
• 2nd Thursdays (starting September 2009) - Broome County Library, Ahearn Center

All SCORE Counseling sessions are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY - Call 607-772-8860 and ask for an appointment w/SCORE.

Broome Community College is hosting a 2-session workshop on

Promoting Your Business: Tips and Techniques

Thursdays; August 5th and 12th from 5:30 - 8:30 PM

You may have a great product or service to offer, but if you can't effectively reach potential customers, and motivate them to buy, your business may not succeed.  Learn the importance of market research and how to develop a comprehensive, focused marketing plan. 

An optional textbook is available for purchase from the instructor. 

Instructor:  Ginny Robert, author of Let's Write Your Business Plan and Building Your Future in Self-Employment

Fee:  $74.00

Course Number: EX 017

Registration Required:  Register using your VISA or MasterCard by calling 607-778-5012 or visit www.sunybroome.edu/ce

Broome Community College is hosting a workshop on

How to Buy and Sell at Internet Auctions

Tuesday, August 10th, from 6:00 - 9:00 PM

Have you been hearing a lot about eBay but have not taken the plunge?  Are you an experienced eBay buyer and want to sell items for profit?  Join Phil Maywalt for an evening of of eBay mania!  The basics of registration, searching, bidding, buying and an overview of the selling process are covered.  In this hands-on workshop for eBay beginners, browse listed items and receive handouts for future reference.  Bring your enthusiasm and questions. 

**Previous computer experience is required**

Instructor:  Phil Maywalt

Fee:  $39.00

Course Number: EX 057

Registration Required:  Register using your VISA or MasterCard by calling 607-778-5012 or visit www.sunybroome.edu/ce

Broome Community College is hosting a workshop on

Advanced Internet Auction Selling

Thursday, August 12th, from 6:00 - 9:00 PM

If you have taken How to Buy and Sell at Internet Auctions, or are an experienced eBay-er and would like to focus on selling strategies, this class is for you.  Learn about the selling process. 

TOPICS INCLUDE:

• Listings
• Adding Photos
• Auction tools
• Writing descriptions
• Dutch auctions
• Fees and online payment options
• Shipping costs

**You must be an experienced computer user and eBay-er to enroll**

**VENDORS WANTED**

The Southern Tier Small Business Expo

Those who own a microenterprise (businesses with 10 or fewer employees) are encouraged to register as a vendor at The Southern Tier Small Business Expo. 

Registrations accepted now - September for the upcoming October 9th event.  For details and the registration form, visit www.successnetworkbc.com

TC3.biz is hosting a 3-workshop series on

How to Create a Small Business Website

October - December 2010

If you're not sure how to find a host and launch your small business website, these three workshops are for you!

SAVE and take all three workshops for $325.00

Did you know?

• 53% of small businesses say their website is used primarily to increase company credibility
• 49% use it to generate sales
• 38% use it to create brand awareness
• 29% beieve it acts as a critical building block for product and service development

Workshop 1

Business Photography:  Success through Visual Marketing

October 2nd & October 9th - 10:00 a.m. - NOON

**For a full description of this workshop, see the calendar posting on October 2nd**

Workshop 2

Introduction to Building & Maintaining a Website with HTML

10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6 - 9:00 a.m.  - NOON

**For a full description of this workshop, see the calendar posting on October 16th**

Workshop 3

Web Wizard: Launch Your Own Website!

11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11 - 10:00 a.m. - NOON

**For a full description of this workshop, see the calendar posting on November 13th**

**REGISTRATION BEGINS AUGUST 1st**

"Getting Down to Business"

Nine-week course starting September 8th - November 3rd

Registration:  Contact Alison @ alison@alternatives.org

Registration will close @ 5PM on Friday, September 3rd (or sooner, if class becomes full)

For a full course description, click calendar event on September 8th

TC3.biz is hosting a one-day workshop on August 5th

OSHA 10 - Construction

Thursday, August 5th, from 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

This course is designed to give awareness and ability to recognize core safety and health hazards common to the construction industry.  The focus is on construction activities that account for the majority of work fatalities and injuries.  This course also addresses avoidance, control, and prevention of hazardous conditions that are common to construction operations.  Upon successful completion of this course, the participants will receive an OSHA Construction Safety and Health 10 Hour Card. 

Fee:  $149.00

REGISTRATION REQUIRED:  Call TC3.biz at 607-844-6586 to register. 

TC3.biz is hosting a one-day workshop on

Lead Safety Certification for Renovation, Repair, and Painting

August 11th from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Fee:  $225.00

REGISTRATION REQUIRED:  Call TC3.biz at 607-844-6586 to register

**VENDOR REGISTRATION**

Tioga Business 2010

Tioga County Chamber of Commerce annual Business Show!

Thursday, October 14th, from 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Registration Forms can be obtained by visiting Tioga County Chamber of Commerce at www.tiogachamber.com

"Tioga Business 2010" is one of the premier business shows in the Southern Tier of New York State.  Both floors of the conference center will be filled with more than 100 of our top companies.  Join us as we provide an opportunity for you to grow your business, meet new people and make new business contacts. 

Exhibitors are encouraged to offer their own door prizes, advertise their participation, have demonstrations of their products or services, and to remain at the event from 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

**REGISTRATION DEADLINE - September 1st**

AM&T presents -

BASIC PROJECT MANAGEMENT TRAINING

September 8th - 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

(see additional information on calendar of events for 9/8/10)

Contact Norma Cushner at 607-774-0022 ext. 302 or visit www.amt-mep.org/events to register for the September 8th event. 

Tioga County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce an exciting networking event...

Business Before Hours

Thursday, August 26th, from 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.

The Cellular Connection is hosting Business Before Hours event on Thursday, August 26th, at their Owego location, 941 Route 17c, Suite 3.  It's easy to find, the store is located east of the new Tioga State Bank on Fifth Avenue. 

Join us for coffee and danish, and information about how your PDA can expand your business functions.  Information will be available on the new PDA Blackberry/DROID, Mobile Broadband (high-speed internet access) and mobile email. 

Be sure to attend and improve your productivity and stay informed.