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Insurance Open Enrollment Meetings To Be Held

The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Open Enrollment meetings this Thursday, Nov. 13 and Friday, Nov. 14. During these meetings a variety of changes will be discussed regarding the current Chamber health/dental insurance program.

The meetings will take place at the Chamber's Dunkirk Branch office Thursday, Nov. 13 at 7:30 a.m. or 3 p.m. and at the Robert H. Jackson Center, Auditorium on Friday, Nov. 14 at 7:30 a.m. or 3 p.m..

Representatives from Univera, Independent Health, Community Blue and Dental Pay Plus will be available to highlight changes in the plans offered through the chamber and to answer questions for current employers interested in enrolling in the Chamber's health and dental insurance program and those currently enrolled.

Also during Open Enrollment the Chamber will be gathering important information from its subscribers critical to a new health insurance initiative.

Any current member enrolled in the Chamber's health/dental insurance program is required to stop by either Chamber office. If we do not receive required documentation by 12/5/08 your plan is in danger of termination effective 12/31/08.

For more information on Open Enrollment 2009 or to register for the meetings, contact Erin Andersen at 484-1101or email eandersen@chautauquachamber.org.

15 Ways To Use Your Shop Chautauqua County Gift Check

Shop Chautauqua County Gift Checks make the perfect gift for everyone on your holiday shopping list! Shop Chautauqua County Gift Checks are available in denominations of $10, $15 and $25 and are redeemable at over 90 chamber members county-wide! Here's a sampling of the ways Shop Chautauqua County Gift Checks can be used:

1. Pamper yourself with a Spa Package from Panache Salon

2. Treat yourself to a new pair of ski's from Hollyloft Ski and Bike

3. Enjoy a quiet dinner for two at The White Inn

4. Buy that sofa you've been saving up for at Pucci's Carpets & Furniture

5. Finish your winter chores in half the time with a snowblower at Tractor Supply Company

6. Eat healthy with fresh produce from Brigiotta's Farmland Produce & Garden Center

7. Hit the slopes at Peek'n Peak Resort & Spa

8. Treat your four-legged loved ones at Just Pets

9. Get in shape for your New Year's Resolution at Chautauqua Health & Fitness

10. Enjoy a local bottle of wine from Johnson Estate Winery

11. Pick up a few last minute holiday baking items at Wegman's

12. Have the watch you bought for your wife engraved at Smith & Smith

13. Treat the family out to dinner at Olive's at Chautauqua Suites

14. If crafts are your hobby visit Craft World & Action Hobbies

15. Gift yourself with a one-of-a-kind item at Cross Roads Farm & Craft Market

Shop Chautauqua County Gift Checks may be purchased at Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce offices in Dunkirk and Jamestown between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

First Chautauqua County

Energy Conference & Expo Set

The first Chautauqua County Energy Conference & Expo will be held this Friday, November 14 and Saturday, November 15 at Chautauqua Suites Meeting & Expo Center, Mayville, NY.

Exhibits begin Friday at 12:00 p.m. with the keynote dinner at 6:30 p.m. with NYS Senator George Maziarz, chairman of the Energy & Telecommunications Committee.

Panel discussions will include: County methane to electric project, alternative energy applications such as wind and solar power, bio-derived fuels, green building design, utility rebates, energy conservation applications, Energy Star products and lighting, Jamestown BPU power plant project, thermal energy, and more.

For more information visit www.ccida.com.