The Kuyahoora Valley Chamber of Commerce is a group of local business and civic leaders that have come together to form a local Chamber of Commerce. The chamber began meeting in September of 2006 and have held monthly meetings since. It is our goal to get all businesses that operate in the Kuyahoora Valley interested in joining. We consider our boundaries as Poland to Middleville including Newport, Ohio, Norway and Fairfield. Our primary corridor is Route 8 and 28.
President: Michael Papp, West Canada Creek Campsites
Vice President: Melissa McCredie, NBT Bank
Treasurer: Patricia Tyson, M & T Bank
Secretary: Krista Stupka, Sweetie Pies Restaurant
Director: Anne Koshland, Adirondack Gateway Campground
Director: Leslie Irwin, Newport Telephone Company
Director: Anita Smith, Ace of Diamonds Mine and Campground
Trout Power had its beginnings as an idea to generate awareness around the West Canada Creek to ensure its' long-term vitality for fishing and outdoor enthusiasts. Now Trout Power is growing into a full movement including a weekend Trout Tournament, Creel study, and family activities surrounding the Creek. Trout Power has already attracted many well-known fly fishermen, including Brian O'Keefe from Bend, Oregon.
There are tournament teams registered from as far away as Michigan, Virginia, Oregon, Delaware, and Ohio, as Trout Power is attracting attention across the country. Area businesses, communities, and individuals are realizing the potential as well. "Trout Power is all about working together to ensure the vitality of the West Canada Creek. The goal is to spur people to embrace this amazing resource for their own prosperity and economic impact throughout the communities that line its' banks" said founder, JP Ross.
Trout Power was founded by Ross of JP Ross Fly Rods and Co and partner Anglea Moonan, as both a weekend long event along the West Canada, as well as to shine a spotlight on the opportunities small and large businesses and individuals have in utilizing the river to ignite and sustain responsible tourism.
The weekend's events include the Trout Tournament & Creel study. In addition, there's a Friday evening gala with Brian O'Keefe with fly casting clinics at the Crystal Chandelier in Herkimer. There's also a 5K run starting at the school in Poland and ending with refreshments at Sweetie Pies Bakery; a kids Rubber ducky race Saturday morning in Barneveld, a Hoot N Nanny Dance Saturday evening, a TOwn of Russia Chicken BBQ, a 28 mile Yard Sale on Route 28 all weekend, and an Awards Ceremony open to the public on Sunday at Gems Along the Mohawk in Herkimer.
All event details and upcoming information can be found online www.TroutPower.com
Educate business people regarding current issues that impact them (local/global)
Work with schools to promote a good business/education partnership
Business Friendly
The Kuyahoora Valley is a business friendly place to work, start a new business, or create new business relationships. From construction to the services industry and financial services to high-tech fields, a good job is within a short drive any where in the Kuyahoora Valley. With a ready and willing workforce the KV is a great place to establish your business.
Towns & Villages
Located in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, the towns & villages of the Kuyahoora Valley are rich in natural history and beauty. The four distinct seasons each year make the Kuyahoora Valley a great place for an activite outdoor family to live, work and raise a family.
Events Calendar
Our calendar of events lists all fo the area wide events that our Chamber has identified. If you have an event that you'd like listed in our calendar please feel free to use out contact form to submit your event. Be sure to include the date and location.
The KVCC meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Blue Rose Restaurant at 11:30 a.m.
If you are looking for an opportunity to get together with fellow business owners and discuss issues that are important to you, get ideas, gather support or listen to what others feel about issues, then join us for a meeting and see if we are the type of organization that you are interested in joining. Membership is only $40 per year
The Kuyahoora Valley Chamber of Commerce is a group of local business and civic leaders that have come together to form a local Chamber of Commerce. The chamber began meeting in September of 2006 and have held monthly meetings since. It is our goal to get all businesses that operate in the Kuyahoora Valley interested in joining. We consider our boundaries as Poland to Middleville including Newport, Ohio, Norway and Fairfield. Our primary corridor is Route 8 and 28.
