Honor America Days 2009
Since 1984 the Honor America Days Celebration has been
growing into an extremely successful, eagerly anticipated, and
very enjoyable series of events and activities that represent the
hard work of many, the cooperation of an entire community,
and the financial support of an ever increasing number of very
generous people and businesses.
Events and activities held during Honor America Days are
important to the Rome economy. Visitors and residents who
enjoy our restaurants, hotels, motels, retail stores & shops, and
area attractions help to protect jobs and create new ones. The
family fun and entertainment we enjoy also helps to boost pride
and patriotism, while making us feel good about living in our
community.
If interested in participating in the Honor America Days Parade,
always at 10am on the last Saturday in July (the 25th this year),
you must complete the a Parade Application, and forward it to the
Chamber office by June 15th.
If interested in organizing an event, please provide your details
by June 15th using the Event Information Form, so we can properly provide you with the visibility
needed to help you succeed.
For a Parade Application or to submit information about your event or activity, download and complete the Parade Application/Event Information Form.
Please return your application by June 15, 2009 to: Rome Area Chamber of Commerce, 139 W. Dominick St., Rome, NY 13440
Posted: 19 May 2009
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 $252,000. 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 Energy Section.
Posted: 28 January 2009
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
