NORWICH – Commerce Chenango held their annual Membership Appreciation Event this week at Hidden Springs Brewery.  

The event was attended by more than 175 members of the Chenango County business community.

“The purpose of this event is to celebrate all the things that our members do to make Chenango County such a great place to live and work,” said Commerce Chenango President and CEO Sal Testani.

Dickey’s BBQ catered the event, Gilligan’s Ice Cream was served for dessert and the popular Beadle Brothers provided the entertainment.  

“We wanted this to a fun event where our members could relax and enjoy themselves. Without our members Commerce Chenango would not be able to do the work we do in our community and we wanted to thank them,” Testani said.

Commerce Chenango recognized long time community members and business owners Chris and Missy Hayes, owners of Copies Plus in Norwich for their contributions to the Chamber and their support for local businesses.

The event was sponsored by Preferred Mutual Insurance, Exellus BlueCross/BlueShield and NBT Insurance.

NBT Director of Retail Banking Tom Sutton said, “It is great to see so many people here tonight. NBT recognizes the importance of a healthy business community and we appreciate the work that Sal and his team at Commerce Chenango have done to bring us all together. The work that the Chamber does is important to all of us who live and work in Chenango County.”