If you are wanting to advertise on the community sign in the center of town by Oneida Savings Bank, please contact the Village of Chittenango to submit your request.

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THANK YOU

for a

Wonderful Joint-Chamber Dinner

Dr. Ray Cross was our keynote speaker and over 100 people were in attendance!

We look forward to another event like this in 2009!

SULLIVAN FREE LIBRARY

IS NOW OPEN

PLEASE COME CHECK IT OUT!

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Notice to Chamber Members:

Please get your materials in to Kathy Freunscht for the welcome gift baskets as soon as possible.  These baskets are distributed to new residents in our community.  What an excellent opporunity to share information on your business!  Thanks.

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2008 Chamber Membership

Do you know a business or individual who would be interested in becoming involved with the Chamber?  Give their name and address to Joan we we'll send them a membership application!

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