Biz groups to align in Wyoming Co.
Two Wyoming County business groups are close to completing a merger.
The Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce and the Tourism Promotion Agency are joining forces to operate as one entity. The tourism agency moved at the beginning of the year from its offices in Castile into the chamber’s offices in Perry.
Rick Henry, board chairman at the chamber, said in a statement the two organizations have long been closely aligned in both mission and services. Joining forces will provide even better services for the local business and community.
“It’s an exciting time for both the Chamber and TPA,” he said.
The boards of directors of the two agencies signed a memorandum of understanding on Sept. 1 to shift tourism functions for the county under the umbrella of the chamber. Laura Lane remains president of the chamber, while all existing tourism staff have also remained on during the transition. Brian Fleischman, hired as director of tourism last summer, will continue on in similar capacity, but with an expanded role as director of communications and marketing.
The two groups can be found online at www.wycochamber.org and www.GoWyomingCountyNY.com.