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Potsdam Community Clean Up Day

Rain Date- 04/18/21
*MUST sign up ahead of time to assure event adheres to all COVID-19 restrictions!
OR “clean up” your yard/sidewalk in Potsdam and share a picture here! It is a great way to get your family outside and engage in a distanced community event!
The Potsdam Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Village of Potsdam, Town of Potsdam, SUNY Potsdam and Clarkson University, will be hosting the annual Community Clean Up Day on April 17th, 2021.
Participants will be organized in groups and assigned various areas throughout downtown Potsdam to rake, sweep, and pick up trash that has accumulated over the long winter season. Tools will be provided, however, participants are welcome to bring their own as well. Event gathering location will be the Ives Park Gazebo.

Join Potsdam Rotary for May 15 Golf Tournament

The Rotary Club of Potsdam invites the North Country community to its 17th annual Potsdam Rotary Scholarship Golf Tournament on Saturday, May 15, at the Potsdam Town & Country Club.

 

Registration will begin at 10:30 a.m., with lunch at 11:00 and a shotgun start at 11:30. The event will culminate in a fun seafood & barbecue celebration and prizes. The cost includes greens fees, carts, lunch, and a seafood and barbecue dinner.

 

Registrations for foursomes are now being accepted at potsdamrotary.org (click on “Potsdam Rotary Scholarship Golf Tournament 2021” under Upcoming Events).

 

The event will take place weather permitting, keeping golfer safety and course maintenance in mind as well.

 

The Potsdam Town & Country Club will be meticulously preparing carts and the course in keeping with all recommended pandemic guidelines. Meals will be seated while observing all social distancing requirements.

 

Proceeds from the tournament support Potsdam Rotary’s BOCES College Scholarship Program, as well as other scholarship projects, such as a Potsdam High School Scholarship, Dodge Pond summer camp scholarships for developmentally disabled children, and the Rotary Youth Leadership Award.

 

Please contact Christa Carroll at 315-742-2555 or potsdamrotarygolf@gmail.com with any questions. More details are available at http://potsdamrotary.org.

 

Please register your team and submit your sponsorship by April 30 for this important community event!

Halloween Hunt

Beginning October 12th, 2020, various Potsdam Businesses will display Halloween related images on their storefronts. There are 10 different images displayed throughout Potsdam! All images are shown on the Scavenger Hunt Checklist! Children must find 6 of them to be entered to win. Email images in front of 6 different storefronts, each with a different Halloween image to info@potsdamchamber.com.

The contest will run from October 12th-October 28th.

All children who complete the contest and submit their images to the Potsdam Chamber will be entered into a random drawing. The drawing will go LIVE on October 29th. The first 10 names drawn will win a free Stewart’s Shops Ice Cream Cone. The last 2 names drawn will win a $10 Potsdam Chamber Gift Certificate, valid at most Potsdam Chamber Business Members as listed on our website.

Scavenger Hunt Checklist

 

Additional Information:

  • For families with multiple children, you may submit photos with all children, however, each child’s name will be a separate entry.
  • Photos will not be used for marketing purposes and will be kept confidential, unless permission is specifically granted by parents.
  • You do not need to submit the checklist, this is to assist you with tracking progress!
  • Please remember to social distance and refrain from touching windows.
  • No purchase is necessary, however, shopping local is always encouraged!
  • Winners will be called at the number provided, gift certificates and cone coupons will be mailed.

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Small Business Saturdays

“You’ve heard of Christmas in July, how about Small Business Saturday in July? Small Business Saturday was launched in 2010 by American Express. Traditionally, the campaign helps small businesses gain additional exposure and works to encourage customers to shop within their own community during the Holiday Season. The Potsdam Chamber has decided to launch a form of this campaign during the month of July. Over $300 in gift certificates will be disbursed between small businesses in Potsdam for handout to select customers. Each Saturday, 4 different businesses will have gift certificates to give-away as a prize. Want to win? Shop at a local Potsdam store on a Saturday in July  and cross your fingers that you picked the right spot at the right time! Plus, feel good that you’re making a difference in the life of a small business owner, their family, their staff and your community. Don’t forget to share your photos with us! It could be a snapshot of your purchase, your smiling face, the store-front, etc.Just use #PotsdamSBS .  As always, shop small, support local and believe in Potsdam.”

Potsdam Chamber of Commerce Cancels Annual Summer Festival

Due to the current restrictions on event gatherings and unwavering commitment to public health, the Potsdam Chambers of Commerce Board of Directors has decided to cancel their Annual Summer Festival.
The festival which is typically held mid-July draws hundreds of local residents and visitors to Potsdam including alumni from SUNY Potsdam and Clarkson University. The main goal of this event is to bring people from all over to support our local businesses, vendors, and local organizations.
While the live music provided by local talent, car show, activities for children, delicious treats, and array of local products that are typically found during the festival will be missed, the Chamber is prioritizing the health and safety of the region.
The Chamber’s Events and Festivals Committee spends a significant amount of time to plan this event and also works with other organizations to support their events throughout the year.
“The decision to cancel the festival was prudent and clear because of the negative consequences of holding a large gathering before we know it is safe to do so. We recognize the economic impact of this cancellation on our businesses is significant and while we will greatly miss the festival, we will continue to find ways to promote and highlight our business community during this difficult time.” said Allison Carney, Events and Festivals Committee Chair.
The Events and Festivals Committee will continue to meet to explore opportunities for the coming year and is open for those who are interested in volunteering. Individuals who are interested in serving on this committee should contact the Chamber at info@potsdam.edu.