Co-Op To Host March Business Networking Event

The Ticonderoga Natural Foods Co-Op in Downtown Ticonderoga will host the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) March Networking Event and After Business Mixer on Thursday, March 21st from 5:30 – 7:00 PM. The Ticonderoga Natural Foods Co-Op is located at 109 Montcalm Street in Ticonderoga, NY.

Sponsors providing door prizes that attendees can enter to win include the Hot Biscuit Diner, Mountain Lake Consignment, Ti Automotive, and the UVMHN Elizabethtown Community Hospital Ticonderoga Campus.

“As the Ti Co-op begins its 10th year, we are excited to kick off our celebration by hosting the After Business Mixer on March 21st. Over the years, the Co-Op’s member owners and staff have been building “…YOUR community marketplace for locally sourced food and specialty products.” Thanks to the hard work, dedication, and support of so many member-owners, friends, neighboring businesses and non-profits, Ticonderoga Natural Foods Co-op continues to grow and improve. We hope you will join us on March 21st to sample some of our fabulous products and see what is new at the store, shared Dawn Karlson – Ticonderoga Natural Foods Co-Op Board President.

As part of the event the Ticonderoga Natural Foods Co-Op will have a basket raffle and coupons available upon check-in. They will also a variety of complimentary samples from local farmers and suppliers including soup, bread, cheese, beer, and cider. The Co-Op has invited local suppliers to join them to provide an opportunity for attendees to meet them as they sample their products. In addition, the Co-Op will be sharing information on how to make tasty and healthy meals with store ingredients, how to shop the bulk section to save money as well as reduce packaging.

The Chamber’s “After Business Mixers” provide a networking forum for Chamber Members, area business people, and organizations. In addition, the networking events provide an opportunity to showcase the host as well as promote the door prize sponsors. Networking and connecting with other Chamber Members is a key component of Chamber membership and marketing your business or organization.

Chamber Members, area businesses, and organizations are encouraged to take advantage of this and all networking opportunities. Join the Chamber to connect with area businesses and organizations, meet new people, and take advantage of the opportunity to hear from the hosts. In addition, use this opportunity to keep the Chamber updated so they can assist you to the best of their ability.

The Ticonderoga Natural Foods Co-Op is your local grocery store and is a consumer owned cooperative that is open to the public. They pledge to serve the community with quality products and honest information. The Co-Op focuses on fresh and natural produce as well as products from as many local sources as possible. They also offer bulk goods, organic products, dry goods, and a variety of other products. They strive to be the Ticonderoga Area community marketplace for locally source food and specialty products by providing priced products that support a sustainable regional food system, supporting a healthy lifestyle, and promoting community partnership, education, and economic vitality. The Co-Op is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. For more information visit www.ticonderoganaturalfoodscoop.com or like and follow the Ticonderoga Natural Foods Co-Op Facebook page. You can also call 518-558-1414.

“We are excited to welcome our Members, businesses, organizations, and friends to important networking opportunities. Networking is so much more than just gathering. It is about connecting, sharing information, meeting new people, collaborating, and supporting each other’s businesses, organizations, and the community. This is important now more than ever. Upon arrival to the event one of our staff members or ambassadors will be there to welcome and assist you. If a Member is interested in hosting a future event, please contact us at the Chamber to ensure we have you on the list for a future location,” stated Erin Mullen – TACC Member Service & Event Manager.