Mission Statement and Goals
The Herkimer County Chamber of Commerce is a not for profit membership organization. The Chamber’s mission is to foster a positive business environment for private and public entities operating in the County and to assure the successful continuation of, and growth of current and new business in our region.
The Chamber’s Board of Directors has identified four major goals for the organization:
Goal #1 – Member Services
The Chamber will seek to provide and regularly update those services needed by members.
Goal #2 – Government Interface
The Chamber shall communicate and support the business interest of its members to relevant local, state and federal governments and keep the members informed of relevant legislative issues.
Goal #3 – Visibility and Promotion
The Chamber will provide necessary means to promote Herkimer County as a great place to conduct business and to continue to promote Herkimer County as a “Great Place to Live, to Visit, and Make a Living.”
Goal #4 – Unifying Business and Public Entities
The Chamber will work with both the local business community and all local public entities to provide a strong unified economy.
About Herkimer County
Herkimer County is located in central New York State, northwest of Albany and east of Syracuse, equidistant between these two cities’ airports. The northern part of the county is in the Adirondack Park. The Mohawk River and Erie Canal flow across the south part of the county. Nearly 65,000 people call Herkimer County home, a region rich in history, blessed with family oriented communities and four seasons of recreation.
Our Herkimer County Chamber of Commerce strives to foster a positive business environment for private and public entities and to assure the successful continuation and growth of current and new business in the County.
Meet Our Board Of Directors
Connie Castellano
Board Member
ccastellano@valleyhealthservices.org
Connected Businesses
Valley Health Services
Richard Dowe
2nd Vice President
Connected Businesses
Herkimer Housing Authority
