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Regional chamber pitches business partnership, trail initiative to Caledonia-Mumford board
Summary
A representative of the Greater Whitman Association Chamber of Commerce described programs to promote regional business, a Genesee Valley Trail Town grant initiative spanning multiple towns, a business directory of about 140 businesses, scholarship programs, and community guides, and invited collaboration with the school district.
A guest presenter from the Greater Whitman Association Chamber of Commerce told the Caledonia-Mumford Central School District board that the chamber's mission is to support local business success, increase regional visibility, and build partnerships among towns, villages and schools.
The presenter described a strategic plan, sponsorships and member benefits, a business directory listing about 140 area firms, a scholarship program for graduating seniors, and the chamber's role as lead sponsor of a Genesee Valley Trail Town initiative involving 10 towns. The presenter said the chamber is "driven by businesses" and by membership and noted ongoing efforts to brand the region as a gateway to Genesee County to separate its identity from nearby Rochester.
The presenter invited school-district participation in semiannual meetings with municipalities and businesses, suggested greater interaction between students and local business owners, and offered to return for a future presentation. Board members expressed appreciation and noted potential opportunities for scholarships and business-led student engagements.
Quoting the presenter: "We're driven by businesses. We're driven by memberships. We are not an advertising organization ... We want to promote business, we want to increase the visibility of our region." The presenter also highlighted a community guide and an electronic copy that district staff and families can access via QR code.
The presentation focused on outreach and partnership opportunities rather than binding commitments or district expenditures.
