Chemung Chamber: Women in Leadership

09/08/2026

The Chemung County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2026 Women In Leadership Luncheon, featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, author, and speaker Joann S. Lublin.

Drawing from her distinguished career at The Wall Street Journal and her work with trailblazing women leaders, Joann will offer an engaging and inspiring conversation on perseverance and leadership for women at every stage of their careers.

📅 Wednesday, September 30, 2026
🕚 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
📍 Elmira Country Club, 1538 W Church St, Elmira, NY

Joann Lublin's books will be available for purchase at the luncheon.

Registration is now open! Individual and table options available.

Register today: https://chemungchamber.org/events-programming/chamber-events/ =1110&cid=176&wid=1101

With thanks to our sponsors: Kennedy Valve (Presenting Sponsor), STCF, Chemung Supply Corporation, Chemung Canal Trust Company, Visions Federal Credit Union, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, The Hilliard Corporation, Welliver, Watkins Glen International, and Corning Credit Union.

06/12/2026

Looking for a way to give back to our community? 🏘️

Chemung County Habitat For Humanity's "Building Hope" Community Clean-Up - Elmira is happening Friday and Saturday, June 26th and 27th from 9 AM to Noon in Elmira, and they need volunteers!

Volunteers will help with trimming hedges, cutting weeds, trash pick-up, minor repairs, and painting to help spruce up a neighborhood right here in Elmira. All volunteers will receive a t-shirt and snacks!

Registration deadline is June 20th so sign up soon at chemungcountyhabitat.org/events.

This event is generously sponsored by Corning Incorporated's Community Impact Division

05/16/2026

Several members of our steering committee had a blast at the Elmira Women’s Mixer earlier this week! Huge thanks to Elmira Downtown Development for hosting such a great event. Our team loved the opportunity to have so many meaningful conversations and connect with fellow women in the area!

05/07/2026

Ladies, here's a great opportunity to give back to our community while connecting with some amazing women!

Chemung County Habitat for Humanity's Women Build is this Saturday, May 9th from 9AM–12PM at 233 & 235 Mt. Zoar St. in Elmira. No experience needed - they'll teach you everything on site! There are still spots available, so register today!

https://chemungcountyhabitat.charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/27139

We're excited so see more and more women signing up for this Saturday's Women Build. Awesome! We still have some spaces left, so join the crowd! There's nothing like working with a group of other strong, determined women to lift your spirits and lift up each other! Sign up today at https://chemungcountyhabitat.charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/27139

05/06/2026

What a great morning at The Power of Connection: CEO Speed Networking!

Today's Women in Leadership event at the Elmira Country Club brought together an incredible group of professionals for conversations with some of our region's top executives and business leaders.

Thank you to all of our featured leaders for giving their time this morning:
Clare van den Blink, Senior Vice President/Chief Information Officer | The Hilliard Corporation
Maggie Jones, Executive Vice President | The Hilliard Corporation
Krista Niles-Updyke, Partner | MMB + CO
Anne Welliver-Hartsing, President | Welliver
Ashleigh Madison, Executive Director | IncubatorWorks
Susan Alexander, President | EM Pfaff & Son
MaryBeth Conwell, Business Owner | Ray Jewelers
Hillary Austin, Superintendent | Elmira City School District
Peter Wallin, Business Owner | Wallin Insurance
John Meier, President | Meier Industries
Mike Sullivan, Business Owner | Hill Top Inn
Jeff Kenefick, Regional President | Chemung Canal Trust Company
Lindsay Wolf, President & Executive Director | REDEC & RRC | STREDC Administrator
Stephanie Risley, President/CEO | Zeiser Precast
Amira Davis, Co-Founder & Operations Director | D5 Consulting Group LLC
Elaine Smith, Executive Director | Tanglewood Nature Center & Museum
Sabeen Mukhtar, President | Fund for Women of the Southern Tier, Inc.

The Women in Leadership program is a Chemung County Chamber of Commerce initiative dedicated to empowering women, fostering meaningful connections, and building strong leadership across our community.

Thank you to our sponsors who make this program possible: Chemung Canal Trust Company | Chemung Supply Corporation | Corning Credit Union | Excellus BlueCross BlueShield | Kennedy Valve | Watkins Glen International

Stay tuned for more Women in Leadership events coming soon!

04/30/2026

Have you registered for The Power of Connection: CEO Speed Networking: Building Meaningful Networks and Communities yet?

Spend the morning in rapid one-on-one conversations with executives and business leaders from across the region, including leaders from The Hilliard Corporation, Watkins Glen International, Welliver, Ray Jewelers, Elmira City School District, and more.

Whether you're looking to grow your business, explore new opportunities, or expand your circle, this event is for you!
📅 Wednesday, May 6, 2026
⏰ 8:00 to 10:00 AM
📍 Elmira Country Club | 1538 West Church Street, Elmira, NY

Open to both member and non-member businesses and organizations. Register today at https://chemungchamber.org/events-programming/chamber-events/ =1073&cid=176&wid=1101&type=Cal

This program is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors: Chemung Canal Trust Company | Chemung Supply Corporation | Corning Credit Union | Excellus BlueCross BlueShield | Kennedy Valve Company | Watkins Glen International

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