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About the Chamber

The Watkins Glen Area Chamber has over 134 years of experience tracing back to 1889 when organized as the Watkins Glen Business & Professional Association. In 1949, the Schuyler County Chamber of Commerce was incorporated and since 1988, the Chamber has operated as the Tourism Promotion Agency for Schuyler County. Today, representing 450+ regional businesses and organizations, our vision is to advance the Watkins Glen area as a premier destination that intertwines its unique scenic beauty with economic diversity and prosperity.

Board of Directors

Chairperson

Ron Beck
Magnolia Place Bed & Breakfast

1st Vice Chairperson

William Mullaney
Corning Community College

2nd Vice Treasurer

Tracy Gates
Cayuga Health System

Secretary

Mike Stamp
E.C. Cooper Insurance

Directors

Dena Carrigan
Chemung Canal Trust Company

Jasmine Canestraro

Schuyler Hospital

Carmella Hoffman
Sunset View Creamery

Kelly Povero

Watkins Glen Public Library

Kai D’Alleva

Watkins Glen Central School District

Stacey Parrish

Watkins Glen Village Parks & Recreation

Jodie Vanselow
Finger Lakes National Forest

Carl Blowers
Schuyler County Legislature
Ex Officio

Judy McKinney-Cherry
SCOPED
Ex Officio

 

Laury Ward
Finger Lakes Wine Country

Our Team

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Nigar Hale
Executive Director

(607) 535-4300 ext. 316

Nigar@watkinsglenchamber.com

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Nico Piacentini
Membership Relations Manager

(607) 535-4300 ext. 311

Nico@watkinsglenchamber.com

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Caitlin Kelce
Marketing Communications Manager

(607) 535-4300 ext. 313

Caitlin@watkinsglenchamber.com

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Jerakah Heady
Member Services Manager

(607) 535-4300 ext. 312

Jerakah@watkinsglenchamber.com

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Robin Antonio
Operations Coordinator

(607) 535-4300 ext. 310

Robin@watkinsglenchamber.com

Mission & Vision

Mission

To advance economic success through support, promotion, and education.

Vision

To advance the Watkins Glen Area as a premier destination that intertwines its unique scenic beauty with economic diversity and prosperity.

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