2011 Member Directory & Community Guide
The 2011 Member Directory & Community Guide promotes the Rome community with specific emphasis on encouraging readers to do business with Chamber members. As you know, we have an aggressive Shop Rome First retail promotion each year to encourage shoppers to do business locally ‹ it helps the economy and keeps sales tax money here. The 2011 Guide is certainly worth noting because the Chamber's mission is to boost the local economy and to give our members the first opportunity to benefit from Chamber efforts. Throughout the year, these books will be included in newcomer packets as they are particularly useful in showcasing the quality of life offered in Rome and the surrounding communities. More importantly, we hope members see the books as valuable business tools that provide convenient access to products and services offered by fellow members. The Membership Directory in this publication was accurate as of August 1, 2011. Search the Chamber's online Membership Directory for the most current member listings.
Check out the 2011 Guide (pdf).
Posted: 29 Sep 2011
“Meeting With Our Congressman”
Rep. Richard Hanna spokeat the Rome Area Chamber of Commerce's event on Jan 12, 2012.
Posted: 24 January 2011
Exclusive Energy Savings Program for Chamber Members
All Rome Chamber business and professional firms (excluding residential accounts) are eligible to apply for a no-obligation quote to participate in the Integrys electricity savings program. Chamber members have been participating in the Integrys Energy Discount Program since 2002, and their approximate annual electricity savings is $225,000. Isn't it time you considered signing on? The average customer is saving 5-15%, and all non-residential customers qualify for savings. Chamber members also receive an "additional 10% discount" on their electric rates. P or visit http://www.romechamber.com/integrys_form.pdf.
To apply, please call the Chamber for a no-obligation application or download and complete Information Release Authorization application and fax it to Jim Reale at 451-0444. The Rome Chamber has endorsed Integrys exclusively as the energy service company (ESCo) for Rome Chamber members since 2002.
To learn more about the Chamber's energy efforts, visit the Chamber's Energy Section.
Posted: 21 Sep 2011
Did you hear what they’re saying about Rome?
Country Home Magazine Study Ranks Most Eco-Friendly Cities and Towns and Utica-Rome ranks in the top 25. For details, see complete study.
According to Bert Sperling’s “Cities Ranked & Rated: Your Guide to the Best Places to Live in the U.S. and Canada,” the Utica-Rome region is one of the least-stressed mid-sized metropolitan statistical areas in America. Only two other places were ranked less stressful places to live.
The March 2004 edition of Inc. magazine ranks the Utica-Rome area one of the “Top 25 Small Cities for Doing Business in America” based on affordability, and the current and historical job growth as the most objective indicator of a region’s economic vitality for entrepreneurs.
Also, Rome has received the consecutive honor of being named Tree City USA.
In 2005, Rome was voted as the 19th Most Secure City by Farmers Insurance Group, and the 7th Best Golf City in America by Golf Digest.
In 2002, Rome was included in the Mohawk Valley region's designation as an All America City Finalist, and was also named a New York State Quality Community.
Posted: 14 Jan 2008 4:14 PM
