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Connections Publisher Duane Dagen, Nxtbook Media, llC ddagen@nxtbookmedia.com eDitor-iN-Chief Jasmine Grimm, Nxtbook Media, llC jgrimm@nxtbookmedia.com aDvertisiNG DireCtor Mike linehan, Yates County Chamber of Commerce mike@yatesny.com art DireCtor Jeremy smith, Nxtbook Media, llC jsmith@nxtbookmedia.com staff CoNtributors lucy Moore, roxanne edwards, Joy Curtis, adam Miller, Marcus Grimm shanelle lee, brent hughes, ole hongvanthong, lori baer ChaMber CoNtributors Mike linehan – mike@yatesny.com President and CEO, Yates County Chamber of Commerce Jody tyler – jody@yatesny.com Administrative Assistant, Yates County Chamber of Commerce CoNNeCtioNs Connections is a national digital publication and is published 12 times a year with local and up-to-date chamber information. Connections is a business and community information and resource guide for both chamber members and consumers. Connections is produced and published by Nxtbook Media, llC, 480 New holland ave., suite 9000, lancaster, Pa 17602-9741, P: (717) 735-9775, f: (717) 735-9741, www.nxtbookmedia.com aDvertisiNG to inquire about advertising opportunities in Connections, call Jody tyler, Yates County Chamber of Commerce, (315) 536-3111 (office), (585) 797-5878 (cell) or e-mail at jody@yatesny.com. MeMber DireCtorY for questions or concerns regarding member directory listings, call Jody tyler, Yates County Chamber of Commerce, (315) 536-3111 (office), (585) 797-5878 (cell) or e-mail at jody@yatesny.com. all articles, photos and other material copyrighted by the Yates County Chamber of Commerce and Nxtbook Media, llC. any reuse or reproduction in whole or in part of Connections is prohibited and forbidden without written permission from the Yates County Chamber of Commerce and Nxtbook Media. the information, advertisements and editorial within Connections is prepared carefully and checked for accuracy. however, the content of Connections is not warranted by the Yates County Chamber of Commerce, Nxtbook Media or its advertisers. We would like to thank all the members who participate in the advertising and make Connections a leading business and community information and resource guide. Letter from the Editor Dear Readers, I don’t know about you, but sometimes when I’m at networking events, I can feel a little insecure. It’s tough to strike up a magical conversation with complete strangers. Unless you’re blessed with a silver tongue, dazzling a fickle audience isn’t easy. That’s why I’m pleased marketing guru Seth Godin and Toastmaster International President Jana Banhill passed along their tips this month on how to tell a great story. Speaking of connecting with unfamiliar people, Rita Lacey reminded me of the silent impact we can have on strangers. While researching the impact of recycling online, she stumbled upon Chris Jordan, a Seattle photographer and veritable stranger, whose images left such an impact that she was inspired to move forward with her business idea. This month I hope you reach out to people you don’t know. Share your story with them. Connect with new faces at mixers, networking events and through the Member Directory. Perhaps you’ll be inspired to try a new idea or business venture. Go on. Get connected. Jasmine Grimm Editor-in-chief, Connections 2 | Connections | September 2009

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