June's Happy Hour is at the Boat Yard Grill!

Boatyard Grill joins the first day of summer for [iF]’s next Happy Hour

What does Cayuga Lake, the official first day of summer, and fruity drinks have in common? How about [iF]’s next happy hour at the Boatyard Grill?

Wednesday, June 21st
5:30-7:30pm

Boat on over (please be responsible) or for you landlocked people, drive over to the southern tip of Inlet Island just off of Rt. 89 North and meet up with old friends & new ones alike. Join us as we savor a (insert drink choice here) on the shore of Cayuga Lake. The beautiful Boatyard Grill was the recipient of the Chamber of Commerce’s New Business of the Year Award. Check out their website at www.boatyardgrill.com. For more information, contact Event Chairperson, Whitney Barnes at 607/592-8655.

100th Anniversary Kick-off Celebration at Watkins Glen State Park

100^TH ANNIVERSARY KICKOFF CELEBRATION. Kick off a summer of fun to celebrate the 100^th anniversary of Watkins Glen State Park! Join park staff for:

· Live music
· 100th Anniversary celebration ceremony at 2:00 p.m.
· Half-hour guided gorge walks to Cavern Cascade at 1:15, 3:15 and 4:15.
· Exhibits highlighting park history
· A “safari” to explore park wildlife. Get your passbook stamped at 10 exhibit stations and win a prize!
· Refreshments available for purchase.
· Complementary wine tasting by several Seneca Lake wineries and complementary cheese tasting by Sunset Creamery.

This event will take place in the park’s Main Entrance parking lot off Franklin Street. There is no fee for this event, but a $7 vehicle entrance fee may still apply.

The celebration will continue all summer. Look for scheduled programs offered in the park, including weekly guided gorge tours, a Wednesday evening history lecture series from July 5^th through August 30^th, and Friday evening nature programs from July 7^th through September 1^st.

If you would like further information about New York State Parks, please visit their website at www.nysparks.com.

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This November, New Yorkers will elect a new governor. With global competition intensifying and the pace of technological change accelerating, it is essential that the new administration put a plan in place that supports New York’s businesses so they can compete and win in the 21st Century. I am sure you agree that such a plan has to reflect the priorities of the companies, civic organizations, and other key institutions in New York that are on the frontline of globalization and technological change.

In 1994, a “white paper” by the New York State Economic Development Council (NYSEDC) played a major role in shaping the economic development policies for then Governor-elect George Pataki. Once again, NYSEDC wants to put forward policy suggestions that are formulated by the best thinking in the State and reflect the concerns and priorities of opinion leaders throughout New York. That’s why we need your help! Please take a few minutes an fill out this survey. We are trying to reach out to business, economic development, university, and business association leaders, as well as school superintendents and local elected officials.

The survey can be accessed at the following URL: http://www.nysedc.org/memcenter/survey_results_new.asp

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