Chamber Events
Chamber Chat – The Arcade Area Chamber of Commerce aims to provide continued education opportunities for local business owners thorough a program called Chamber Chat. This opportunity is FREE for Chamber members and is held quarterly to encourage local businesses to thrive. A variety of topics will be discussed at these casual one-hour networking events that will be held at local businesses and feature Chamber member speakers. RSVP is required to attend these events.
Annual Meeting – The second Wednesday of the new year all members are invited to attend this meeting. At the meeting officers are elected, by-law changes are made and reports are given on the past year and the year looking forward.
Tri-County Trout Derby – This exciting event invites fisherman to see our community at its finest. We stock 9-miles of Cattaraugus Creek with 400 tagged fish. Each fish has a cash value when caught of between $25-$1,000. We have over $10,000 available in prize money. This event is sponsored by many local businesses! It truly is a community effort!
2022 Date: April 9 & 10
Tri-County Community Showcase Featuring: Trade, Business & Home Vendors – (Formerly Trade Fair and Home Show) For two days our local businesses get the opportunity to showcase their business and interact with community members. There is entertainment, food, a basket raffle and 60+ vendors.
Golf Tournament – Every July we invite the community to enjoy a nice summer day at a local golf course to play a round of golf and network with businesses and chamber members.
2021 Date: July 16th
Meat Raffle – In September join us for a fun evening fundraiser where we raffle off meat, enjoy a pulled pork dinner. 2021 Date: September 25th
Main & More – On this fun fall evening our Main Street businesses partner up with businesses from the community and encourage local business support and shopping. 2021 Date: October 2nd
Awards Breakfast – Annually we meet in the fall to recognize businesses who excel in agriculture/manufacture, retail, service and community involvement.
Christmas Magic – We look forward to this event every year. We invite Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus to meet with the families in the community. This FREE event involves Christmas Caroling, games, cookie decorating, and treats.