Photos courtesy of Phil Worley, Executive Director Canton Chamber of Commerce:

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On Wednesday, December 15 about 75 business council members, Canton Chamber members and a few special guests gathered at Northwest Community Bank to network and share some holiday cheer.  With light fare provided by Chatterley's and wine and beer provided by New Hartford Wine & Beverage, it was easy to get into the holiday spirit.

President, Dawn Whalen, made a few brief remarks, highlighting the successes of the 1st Annual 4-3-2-1 Holiday Weekend including the $1800 that was raised through the Holiday Marketplace penny auction.  Phil Havens, NHBC Vice President, presented a check to Andrea Gaedeke (Beekley Library) and Joan Auclair (Bakerville Library) with the proceeds, less expenses, from the penny auction.

Rick Carter, former owner of Ski Sundown and one of the original NHBC members, shared a historical document with Dawn...it was the minutes** from the first meeting of concerned business owners (roster included) from which the original New Hartford Business Association was formed.  He also announced that he will again be joining the business council not as a business owner but as an interested party...we're excited to have Rick back on board!

Mike Reilly, President and CEO of Northwest Community Bank, made a brief speech as well highlighting the banks support of local businesses and charities as a staple of their long history in the community.  Led by branch manager Carol Monroe, the bank staff were gracious hosts and even resorted to switching off the lights to signal it was time to go home....a sure sign of a good party!!

Thank you to the entire staff at Northwest Community Bank for another great party!!!

Click on this link to see pictures from the event (courtesy of Phil Worley, Executive Director, Canton Chamber of Commerce): Holiday Mingler Pictures

**Note: We will be posting the meeting minutes and roster of attendees from that first meeting soon.