SALEM AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2/19/26 at the Chamber Office
PRESENT: Susi Thomas, Laura Dunham, Rebecca Dennison, Larry Snow, Chris Hubbard, Marissa Perkins, Chris Hubbard, Nicole McLenithen, Dawn Rea, Tom McMorris, Kristina Martin
Minutes/Treasurer’s report approval: tabled/no quorum
Laura welcomed everyone to the new Chamber office and 207main offices. If you would like to volunteer for the front desk there is now a link on the website under join/volunteer tab; 2- or 4-hours shifts are available if you would like to enjoy some time on our bustling Main Street! The Chamber now has a phone number and answering machine: 518-854-8050.
Membership Renewals: We have three new member businesses to welcome! CaroVail, The Fort Miller Group and Queen Bea Massage Therapy.
Speaker: Tom McMorris, a Town Board Member and owner of McMorris Photo, was on hand to discuss the Block House project planned for the Salem Memorial and Veterans’ Park. See additional information below. Contact mcmorrist@hotmail.com for additional information below. Tom also dropped off copies of the Salem brochure to hand out to visitors and offered to help create a new Chamber version.
We have three great FREE advertising opportunities we encourage all to take advantage of:
- Members are invited to drop off business information and/or products at the Chamber office
- Chris Levy of Green Art Supply is gathering business briefs to be listed FREE in The Greenwich Journal/Salem Press thanks to a generous offer by Darren Johnson. New hours, new services, locations, sales, events etc. Send to: Chris@GreenArtSupply.com
- Kate Morse, Executive Director of Hudson Crossing Park is happy to share information and advertising from local businesses and organizations at the Gateway Visitor Center at no charge. See additional information below for creating an image that can be shared on the digital slideshow, and if anyone is interested in sharing flyers, brochures, or rack cards they can be dropped off during regular business hours, which are currently 11am – 2pm Saturday and Sunday. Contact kmorse@hudsoncrossingpark.org for information
Marissa and Chris shared that the Courthouse Community Center has received a generous donation to help with the Carriage Barn renovation. And there is an amazing array of events coming this year – including the annual 4th of July parade! Check out all the upcoming events at http://www.salemcourthouse.org/upcomingevents
Larry Snow says Napa is growing! They are currently renting additional space right next door and are expanding their delivery area.
Kristina Marin of Whistle Wing Prints is looking for subjects for her new project on barns – if you know of a particularly fantastic or rustic barn, reach out to whistlewingprints@gmail.com
Dawn Adams-Rea of Arrow Bank says to watch for more information on Paint the Town Purple in support of Alzheimer’s research – coming in June
Rebecca, with Superior Co-Op HVAC says it’s still cold for a while but people are already thinking of cooling! Stop in the Chamber office for an information pamphlet or contact sales@scoophvac.com
Laura says The Georgi Museum & Park Center is looking forward to a busy season. They are moving forward on the process to 501c3 status, the Museum will be open again this summer, the Plant Sale will be held May 31st 8:30-11 and the Washington County Band/Rotary Ice Cream Social is scheduled for August 6th. If you’re looking for a fantastic opportunity to get involved contact info@thegeorgi.com
Respectfully submitted,Laura Dunham