LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Livingston County Chamber of Commerce is welcoming a new chair to carry forward its vision of cultivating businesses from Avon to Dansville. After three years at the helm of the Chamber Board of Directors, Matt Cole is moving to a board member role. His longtime fellow board and executive committee member Ed Russell is the new Chair. "I grew up in Canton, New York, near Clarkson, and before coming to Livingston … [Read more...]
Livingston County Chamber Awards 4 Businesses as Best
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Chamber shut down Millennium Drive in Geneseo for a block party just to award and celebrate four businesses who were voted the best in their respective categories in the Chamber's online poll. Laura Lane, Director of the Livingston County Chamber of Commerce, said that the businesses and the business owners themselves are some of the best parts of Livingston County. "It's businesses like these that make Livingston … [Read more...]
County Chamber Evolving Under Lane’s Leadership
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Livingston County Chamber of Commerce and its impact on small businesses continues to evolve. In an exclusive interview with the GeneseeSun.com, Laura Lane, Director of the Chamber, clarified some of the misconceptions about the organization and explained its developing role in the community. “The Chamber is a private non-profit with the vision to create a vibrant and sustainable business environment in Livingston … [Read more...]
President of Livingston County Chamber Joins County IDA
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Laura Lane, President and CEO of the Livingston County Chamber of Commerce has officially signed on as a board member of the Livingston County Industrial Development Agency (IDA). Lane will continue on at the Chamber as her full-time job and volunteer as a board member on the IDA. "I am looking forward to being a part of the IDA Board of Directors," said Lane. "It is a great opportunity for both entities as it enhances … [Read more...]
What a Steal for Chamber: Permitted to Rent Out Car Spaces on Front Lawn
GENESEO — The Livingston County Chamber got a freebie from the Geneseo Village Planning Board when they were granted permission to place cars in their front yard without informing the planning board that they were selling the opportunity to local car dealers. According to Laura Lane, president and CEO of the Livingston County Chamber of Commerce, car dealerships have the opportunity to pay $1,000 a week to place two vehicles and a banner in … [Read more...]
Development Agency Agrees to Spend 40K to Fund Chamber ‘Find It In Livingston’ Campaign
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — The Livingston County Development Agency has agreed to spend $40,000 with the Livingston County Chamber of Commerce to fund the 'Find it in Livingston' program. The Agency agreed to enter terms as part of their continued Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) as they will partner together in order to generate additional sales tax revenue in the County. According to New York State Tax records, in Livingston County takes 4% of … [Read more...]
Manufacturing Days Coming to Livingston County
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — The Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a 'Livingston County Manufacturing Days' to showcase the manufacturing industry in our County. According to Laura Lane, President and CEO of the Livingston County Chamber, the event is tentatively scheduled for Oct 1-2 during the 2nd shift and at least 10 businesses will be participating. "People will be able to see what manufacturing looks like in Livingston County," said Lane. … [Read more...]
Phone Scam Impersonates Livingston County Chamber of Commerce
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Livingston County Chamber of Commerce issued a warning on Wednesday that a phone scam is impersonating their office trying to get information on local businesses. According to Laura Lane, President of the Chamber, the scammers are contacting businesses saying that they need to update their databases. "I am reaching out as a courtesy to alert you that one of our members has contacted us indicating that someone is … [Read more...]