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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

Kerry Keller
Glenora Wine Cellars

1st Vice Chairperson

Ron Beck
Magnolia Place Bed & Breakfast

2nd Vice Chairperson | Treasurer

Matt Bush
Watkins Glen/Corning KOA Resort

Secretary

Wendy Shutter
The Arc of Chemung-Schuyler

Directors

Carl Blowers
Schuyler County Legislature
Ex Officio

Dena Carrigan
Chemung Canal Trust Company

Tracy Gates
Cayuga Health System

Carmella Hoffman
Sunset View Creamery

Judy McKinney-Cherry
SCOPED
Ex Officio

 

William Mullaney
Corning Community College

Mike Stamp
E.C. Cooper Insurance

Jodie Vanselow
Finger Lakes National Forest

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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