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The Farmer’s Wife, also known as Barb Hanselman of Del-Rose Farm, makes fresh pies and other baked goods, selling them weekly at the farmers’ market in Delhi. Seasonally, her pies are sold at the Del-Rose Farm stand (and other local farm stands!) alongside fresh produce and sweet corn.
Get your hand on the perfect pie at the Delhi Farmers’ Market on Wednesdays from 10am-2pm. Read more about The Farmer’s Wife and the Del-Rose Farm here or on Facebook.
February 2024 Board Meeting Greater Delhi Area Chamber of Commerce
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 - 10:00am
Meeting called to order at 10:05am via zoom
Lisa Wisely, President, presiding
Board members present: Matt Krzyston, Valerie Nichols, Jerry Pellegrino, James Arrufat, David Rama Sr.
Financial position
Community Bank Checking Balance as of 2/13/2024 $29,136.00
Recap/Debrief of the Mixer at Good Cheap Foods
Great attendance, food, and location
Star award recipient does helps drive attendance
Items to keep in mind for next event
More time to promote the event -planning stage to begin earlier to help with the promotion piece.
Clear expectations for food and drink in an effort to appeal to the majority of attendees
Next Mixer
Discussed hosting an afternoon mixer following the Farmer’s Market so vendors could attend. Summer mixer seems to be most appropriate. Possible locations sited – This and That or Strickland Hollow Distillery Tasting Room
Budget Review for 2024 https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DP8fMSmBif9KoI0yK-m5RQYxhVa6yfj7/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=117446357579273959142&rtpof=true&sd=true
Farmers' Market Updates
Signs are being used each week to help promote the market in addition to the digital marketing
Matt K noted that vendors feel attendance is down. Traditionally our area seems to have less traffic this time of year – nothing to be too concerned about at this time
Bridge Run Updates
Lisa Henderson has sent out sponsorship letters
Membership Updates
The new platform is active. This allows the chamber to track membership and dues
Discussed the creation of a marketing piece that would allow for easy membership recruitment
Valerie will follow up with the County Chamber on getting a detailed list when members sign up with dual membership
Advocacy Updates
Matt K spoke of discussions being had to combine the Town and Village of Delhi Offices. A potential site mentioned was the old Wickham Garage
The Bramley Fire Tower project is continuing to gain momentum with a strong possibility of the tower being constructed this summer. Lisa will reach out the Ann Roberti – Friends of the Bramley Mtn Fire Tower as the Chamber would like to highlight this achievement with a ribbon cutting.
Beautification Committee
Lisa met with Belinda of the Beautification Committee to review how the Chamber can assist in their efforts. The Chamber will continue to support and promote their events. Lisa offered to build them a website which will help encourage community engagement.
Planning for Spring/Summer
Review of the following events the Chamber hosts or sponsors:
Saint Patrick’s Day Parade
Farmers’ Market
Bridge Run
Fair on the Square
Everything else!
James mentioned that the Chamber’s efforts to help promote local events are effective.
Lisa mentioned it might be beneficial to educate local businesses on how to utilize social media to its full potential
Parameters for donation requests will be drafted and reviewed before they are placed on the website
A second opinion will be sought on how the Chamber files taxes
Meeting adjourned at 11am. Next month’s board meeting will be on Tuesday, March 12th at 10am and membership meeting at 11am
One of the perks of being a member of the Greater Delhi Area Chamber of Commerce is that we do our best to promote your events on our social platforms. We do a weekly round up of events happening in the area on our Instagram Stories by sharing posts local businesses have created about their upcoming event. We share the Instagram post in our Instagram story so that interested participants can click on the post and find more information. We have heard positive feedback from local businesses about this process, saying some patrons credit the Chamber Instagram for the reason they found out about the event!
We love to see our local businesses flourish. If you have an upcoming event and you use Instagram, we recommend you always create an Instagram post on your feed and tag us. If you only use Stories to promote your event, not only does it disappear after 24 hours but it is not always easy for us or anyone else to share. Creating a post in your feed with all the details about your event gives us a place to bring people so they can get all event information easily and quickly. An added bonus, when we bring people to your profile by sharing your post, you are much more likely to gain followers.
We prefer to promote static posts in your Instagram or Facebook feed that does not contain music. Providing a static posts (not animated or video without sound) allows us for a greater capability to share.
Remember to add your events to the events calendar on our website! Find out how to add events here. Let us know if you have any questions. We are here to serve the business community and support the success of the Greater Delhi Area!
Delaware Business Systems was founded in 1993 by Bill and Liz Brosi as an authorized Sharp Dealer for Delaware and Otsego Counties. They carry the full line of Sharp digital equipment, color and black & white copiers and scanners, and Aquos and professional displays. DBS services copiers, printers, and fax machines, and also provides walk-in copying and faxing services on Main Street in Delhi.
Learn more about Delaware Business Systems on their website and Facebook.
What began as a quest to make a delicious all natural treat for her then sick dog Smokey, has turned into good fortune for anyone visiting the Delhi Farmers’ Market where you will find Muddy Nose Dog Biscuits. Made from ingredients that you can pronounce and recognize, these treats are winning over pups of every persuasion. With a great crunch and ingredients a human would consume (whole wheat flour, wheat germ, chicken broth and a dash of garlic powder), Muddy Nose Dog Biscuits are quickly becoming a favorite treat for dogs in the area.
In addition to dog biscuits, find paw balm, bowl scrubbers and more when you visit Muddy Nose Dog Biscuits at the Delhi Farmers’ Market. Learn more about Muddy Nose products on their website and Facebook.
Thank you to everyone who attended the Winter Mixer Happy Hour, our first Chamber Mixer of the year! We had a great turn out and a fantastic time. A huge thank you to Good Cheap Food, hosts of the mixer, who provided a cocktail, delicious charcuterie boards, and hors d'oeuvres. Strickland Hollow Tasting Room & Bottle Shop graciously donated a variety of wine, and Kento Igarashi was there taking Valentine’s Day portraits.
We used the mixer as an opportunity to award this quarter's Star Award. James Bracci, of Mid-County Auto Body and Glass, accepted the award for the Exceptional Customer Service he provides the Greater Delhi Community. When he accepted the award he expressed his gratitude to the community, his passion for helping and connecting with others, and his sustained interest in being there for the Greater Delhi Area, of course all said with his distinctive humor and candor.
The mixer was a great opportunity to hear from Lisa Wisely, who is now the Chamber President. She announced the new Chamber Board members who are Dave Rama Sr., Jerry Pellegrino, and James Arrufat. Overall it was a wonderful way to start the year, meet new people, and celebrate the Greater Delhi Area. We can’t wait to see you at the next one!
Portraits taken by Kento Igarashi
Photo and logo courtesy of True North Therapy
A new business to the Delhi area is True North Therapy by Hannah Rama. Hannah Rama is a licensed clinical mental health counselor dedicated to supporting individuals on their journeys toward mental and emotional well-being. Rama’s practice centers individuals experiencing: Anxiety and Stress, Pre and Postpartum Issues, Depression, Relationship Challenges, Trauma, Self-Exploration and Personal Growth, and Navigating Life Transitions. True North Therapy takes a variety of insurances and offers a complimentary initial consultation. Learn more about True North Therapy on their website.
Photo courtesy of Lucky Dog Organic
Lucky Dog Organic is a farm in Hamden, NY, that has been in operation since 2000. Seasonally, they employ many farmers to help with day to day operations, creating opportunities for people to learn or expand their experience of farming while producing quality, organic produce. They sell their produce in a variety of ways including at local farmers’ markets and through the 607 CSA.
Visit them at farmers’ markets all around the state but particularly each week at the Delhi Farmers’ Market on Wednesday! Learn more about Lucky Dog on their website, Facebook, and Instagram.
In January, we implemented a new Events Calendar on the VisitDelhiNY.com website. The new event calendar works hand-in-hand with the new membership platform, and we hope this creates a seamless experience for all members.
Chamber Members can add events by signing in to their account and filling out the Add New Events form. Non-members must email hello@visitdelhiny.org with the Event Title, Start & End Date & Time, Event Description, Event Location & Address, Event link, and Images. Once we receive the email, we will add it to the Event Calendar.
Visit the events calendar here.
Feel free to reach out to us with any questions at hello@visitdelhiny.org
Photo courtesy of Rock Royal Farm
Rock Royal Farm, located in Walton, NY, sells their products and produce at local farmers’ markets and stores such as Hamden General, First Bloom Corner Store, and Stamford Coffee. They sell coffee, granola, an array of vegetables, chicken, and raw, unfiltered honey.
They are a regular at the year-round Delhi Farmers’ Market. Browse their quality products each Wednesday at the Delhi American Legion from 10am-2pm and follow their Instagram to keep up with the latest.
Photo courtesy of Stonewall at the Meredith
Stonewall at The Meredith is a Catskills premier venue for catering and special events located on Turnpike Road. Set against the stunning backdrop of rolling hills and lush farmlands, Stonewall at The Meredith harmoniously blends elegance with the captivating beauty of nature. Owned by The Stonewall Group, this venue is a sister venue to The Stonewall Estate located on Holmes Hollow. Both venues offer refined rural charm to make any celebration one to remember. Learn more about the Stonewall at The Meredith here and about The Stonewall Group here.
The Greater Delhi Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to invite you to the Winter Mixer Happy Hour and Star Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, February 7th at Good Cheap Food. From 5pm-7pm, enjoy cocktails and hor d'oeuvres prepared from the great selection of items at Good Cheap Food.
This quarter's Star Award for exceptional customer service to our community will be awarded to James Bracci from Mid-County Auto Body and Glass. Mid-County Auto Body and Glass provides quality auto-body and collision services led by the charge of James Bracci who greets each customer with friendly professionalism.
Come have fun with us! RSVP to attend the Chamber Mixer and Star Awards to enjoy quality food and drinks, and to celebrate the vibrant community of the Greater Delhi Area. RSVP by emailing: hello@visitdelhiny.org
Save the date for the upcoming Chamber Mixer at Good Cheap Food!
On Wednesday, February 7th from 5-7pm, the Chamber will give away a Star Award and Good Cheap Food will provide food, cocktails, and will be offering Valentine’s Day Portraits! This is a great evening to mingle with the business community of Delhi while enjoying a sampling of food from Good Cheap Food.
The River House Resource for Healthy Living is a holistic center located on the corner of Elm Street and Kingston Street in Delhi, NY. The center is dedicated to the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health through the integration of complementary practices. River House offers body work, comprehensive counseling services for individuals, couples, families, adolescents, and children. Find more information about River House Resource for Healthy Living by calling (607) 746-7236.
Photo courtesy of Bakers Grimm
Bakers Grimm is a Delhi Farmers’ Market staple selling classic breads, bagels, and pastries made fresh. Their delicious and well-received baked goods are made with NYS-milled flour and pristine Catskill water. Bakers Grimm sells their products wholesale in the county and weekly at area markets. Delmar Crim studied at the Culinary Institute of America and founded Bakers Grimm, with his wife Carla, after a long career in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Try some of their delicious goods at the weekly Delhi Farmers’ Market and you will continue to come back for more. Find more information about the bakery on their Facebook.
January 2024 Board Meeting Greater Delhi Area Chamber of Commerce
Tuesday, January 9, 2024 - 10:00am
Meeting called to order at 10:03am
Lisa Wisely, President, presiding
Board members present: Matt Krzyston, Valerie Nichols, Jerry Pellegrino, James Arrufat, Matt Marchese, Julian Peploe, David Rama Sr.
Marketing Updates
Primary focus has been on the Farmer’s Market
4 signs were ordered which will be placed in four strategic locations on Wednesdays to enhance the awareness of the market’s location during the winter months. The frames arrived and Lisa will follow up on the statis of the inserts.
Events for 2024
Mixers
Committee formed - Jerry and Matt K.
Farmers' Market
Review of price structure to vendors, expenses associated, vendor growth, and how it is being facilitated. All agreed no committee needed as current facilitator does a good job
Payment sent out to County Workforce for setting up tents
Bridge Run-June 2024
Committee formed - Christina, Julian Peploe and Matt M
Fair on the Square-July 2024
Although this is not a Chamber event, discussion was had on how we can help support the event. Jerry volunteered to attend meetings
Harvest Festival-September 2024
Committee formed – Christina and Matt M
Holiday Parade-December 2024
Committee formed – Christina and Lisa
Discussion on ways to entice more participation
1st Quarter Mixer
Details still being finalized but slated to held at Quarter Moon Café in February
Star Awards
Quarterly awards honoring outstanding community members in the following categories: Community Volunteer Star, Community Business Star, Customer Service Star, and newly added Community Event Star
Awards to be presented at quarterly mixers
Nomination form to be added to our website
Budget Discussion
Tabled to next month’s meeting
Donation/Sponsorship Discussion 2024
Discussion on a budget and guidelines for donations
Donation request form to be added to our website
More details to come once budget discussion is had at next month’s meeting
DTC Voice Mail
This is no longer needed and will be removed
Committees
Marketing – Lisa and Julian
Events – broken out by event and members listed above
Fundraising - TBD
Membership – Jerry and Lisa but all will work on recruitment
Creation of a postcard and or rack card to be used during the recruitment process
Discussion on broadening membership beyond Delaware Academy School district
Meeting Minutes Process
Minutes will be posted on the chamber’s website
Meeting adjourned at 11am. Next month’s board meeting will be on Tuesday, February 13th at 10am and membership meeting at 11am.
Photo courtesy of Black Willow Pond Farm
Black Willow Pond Farm is a family-farm located in Cobleskill, NY. Coming from 6 generations of farmers, Black Willow Pond Farm takes pride in farming, particularly the quality of their meats and goods. They abide by strict pasture management and intentional grazing, which provides their livestock with a nutrient rich forage. They offer whole chickens, chicken feet, pork, pork bones, beef, lamb, lamb sausage, lamb pelts and much more.
Find them year-round at the Delhi Farmers’ Market each Wednesday and learn more on their website, Facebook, or Instagram.
Photo courtesy of Stonewall Estate
Stonewall Estate is a wedding venue set against the majestic backdrop of the foothills of the Catskill Mountains in Delancey, NY. They offer a timeless blend of natural beauty and modern amenities with an event barn that can accommodate up to 300 guests and a blue stone patio perfect for cocktail receptions. Owned by husband and wife, Melanie and Steve, their dedication goes beyond hosting to curate an experience that will resonate for a lifetime. Learn more about Stonewall Estate on their website, Facebook and Instagram.
Photo courtesy of Berry Brook Farm
Berry Brook Farm is an organic vegetable farm located in Hamden. The farming duo started Berry Brook in Delancey in 2013 and purchased their forever farm in Hamden in 2019. With a love for hard-work and sustainable agriculture, this farm is dedicated to organic farming and distributing their produce to the local community. Berry Brook participates in the 607 CSA, which makes their vegetables accessible to those in the Catskills and beyond.
Learn more about Berry Brook Farm directly from the source! Find Eleanor, Patrick or a member of their crew at the Farmers Market year round. You can also find them on their website, Facebook, or Instagram.
Photo courtesy of Delhi Motor Company
Delhi Motor Company has had its doors open in Delhi, NY, since 1936. Now located on Meredith Street, the business was first located on Main Street and moved to its current location in the 1940s. They offer a variety of services that have kept the community engaged for multiple generations. Visit them for tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel alignment, vehicle registration, and more. Find more about them on their website or call (607) 746-2181.
