New Member Laundry Depot
THE STORY OF LAUNDRY DEPOT Owner Chuck Hinkel began his entrepreneur journey 8.5-years ago when he purchased his first Laundry Depot location in Waterloo, NY, and over that time, the transformation of that Laundromat and the expansion of his Laundry Depot business has been amazing. With the addition of a second Laundry Depot location in Geneva, NY five years ago, Laundry Depot now draws customers from 32 different towns/villages throughout the Finger Lakes Region making Laundry Depot “The Laundromats of
Scherer Carriage House Re-Opening
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 7th, 2025FOR MORE INFORMATION – Julia Yount, (315) 536-7318 Scherer Carriage House Re-OpeningThe Yates County History Center is re-opening the Scherer Carriage House, the site of our permanent Public Universal Friend exhibit, starting Tuesday, February 11th. For further information or questions please contact the History Center at (315) 536-7318.
Boat Drinks - A summer-vibes fundraiser
For Immediate Release – February 8, 2025 Attn: Finger Lakes Area Media OutletsContact: Kara Calder, executivedirector@FLBM.org, 607-569-7264MEDIA ADVISORY What: Boat Drinks - A summer-vibes fundraiser featuring great food, classic boats, wine and craft beverage tastings, and music by special guest Jimmy & the Parrots. Tickets - $60 per person, advance registration encouraged. Where: Finger Lakes Boating Museum, 8231 Pleasant Valley Road, Hammondsport, NY 14840. www.flbm.org or call 607-569-2222 When:
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Yates County Chamber of Commerce Announces Seminar on Effective Leadership Communications
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEYates County Chamber of Commerce Announces Seminar on Effective Leadership CommunicationsPenn Yan, NY – February 3, 2025 – The Yates County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce an upcoming professional development seminar with guest speaker Corey Christman, designed to elevate communication strategies in the workplace: "Effective Leadership Communications." This seminar will be held on April 22, 2025, at Lyons National Bank and is open to all professionals looking to enhance their
Keuka Appraisal Services Announces Exciting Rebrand to Reflect Expanded Coverage
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOn behalf of Finger Lakes & Southern Tier Appraisal GroupContact: Jessica Bacher, Yates County Chamber of CommercePhone: 315-536-3111Email: jessica@yatesny.comKeuka Appraisal Services Announces Exciting Rebrand to Reflect Expanded CoveragePenn Yan, NY – January 28, 2025 – Keuka Appraisal Services, a trusted name in the Finger Lakes and Southern Tier regions since 1989, is thrilled to announce a major milestone in its journey. After decades of serving the Penn Yan and Keuka Lake
Yates County History Center Genealogy Workshop
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 22, 2025FOR MORE INFORMATION – Julia Yount, (315) 536-7318 Yates County History Center Genealogy WorkshopThe Yates County History Center will present three genealogical workshops and lectures on March 20, March 27, and April 3. All workshops are at 11:00 am. $25.00 for each, or $50.00 for all three. Pre-registration is required. Please register by calling (315) 536.7318. The topics are as follows: Genealogy Wednesday Workshops: March 20 at 11:00 a.m.Introduction to
Yates County History Center Throwback Thursday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 21, 2025FOR MORE INFORMATION – Julia Yount, (315) 536-7318 Yates County History Center Throwback ThursdayThe Yates County History Center is pleased to present our annual ‘Throwback Thursdays’ video series every Thursday in February. All presentations are free but donations are gladly accepted. The dates and topics are as follows: Throwback Thursday video presentations of past YCHC programs: February 6 at 11:00 a.m.Harriet Tubman Visits Penn Yan February 13 at 11:00
Blue Envelope Program
PRESS RELEASE Yates County Sheriff Frank Ryan announced today that the Yates County Sheriff’s Office is adopting the Blue Envelope Program which is an important safety program for drivers with autism. Sheriff Ryan said “There are many adult drivers who are living with autism. A driver’s physical movements or verbal responses which would normally be appropriate during a traffic stop may be beyond an autistic driver’s control. There have been some unfortunate incidents where, during a traffic stop of a
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Adventures of Our Captains
For Immediate Release – January 9, 2025Attn: Finger Lakes Area Media OutletsContact: Kara Calder, executivedirector@FLBM.org, 607-569-2222Hammondsport, NY – Finger Lakes Boating Museum invites the public for an off-season peek into the adventures of our captains. Three dedicated Museum volunteers will help kick off the Museum’s new series this month.Captain Dave Rockwell launches Coffee Chats on February 16 at 10:30 a.m. In addition to being an accomplished Pat II captain, Dave is the skipper of The William
ServU Credit Union, Grand Opening Penn Yan
ServU Credit Union opens new branch in Penn Yan, New York January 7, 2025 – Penn Yan, NYServU Credit Union cut the ribbon on a brand new, full-service branch in Penn Yan on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. The Yates County Chamber assisted with the ribbon-cutting ceremony. This beautiful, new 5,000-square-foot building is located at 102 Delano Place, across from the Keuka Lake Outlet and directly behind the Casa Mezcal Restaurant, next to Carey’s Lumber. ServU Credit Union members can take advantage of
2024 Community Table Dinner Raises $22K for Our Town Rocks & The Living Well
For Immediate Release: November 21st, 2024Contact: Chelsea Race, Director of Marketing(315) 536-3111 | chelsea@yatesny.com 2024 Community Table Dinner Raises $22K for Our Town Rocks & The Living Well The Community Table Dinner takes place the first Saturday of September each year, where hundreds gather over a communal farm-to-table meal to raise funds for a different local charity in Yates County. While the dinner is typically held on the Main Street Bridge in Penn Yan, this is the second year
Lake Life Brewery in Penn Yan Celebrates Grand Opening at 111 Liberty
For Immediate Release: November 20th, 2024Contact: Chelsea Race, Director of Marketing(315) 536-3111 | chelsea@yatesny.com Lake Life Brewery in Penn Yan Celebrates Grand Opening at 111 Liberty Lake Life Brewery a locally owned and operated brewery and tap house located on the street level of 111 Liberty in Penn Yan celebrated their grand opening October 22nd with the Yates County Chamber of Commerce and local patrons. Owners Michael and Karen Marshall welcomed the public to try their bold European style
Yates Tourism Grant Applications Available
The Tourism Advisory Committee (TAC) is seeking applications for funding, which is made possible through the collection of the Yates County Occupancy Tax. Yates County established a 4% occupancy tax program for the purpose of promoting, developing, and protecting the area’s tourism industry. Through this grant program, it was deemed important to establish programs and opportunities to promote or support the development of activities that will increase occupancy in the lodging sector in Yates County. The
