Thanks to all who came out to our mixer last week!
The Greater Delhi Area Chamber of Commerce brought local business owners, members and community friends together for a wonderful evening at Strickland Hollow Farm on Tuesday, September 29. The evening featured delicious food prepared by SUNY Delhi culinary students, locally inspired cocktails, plenty of opportunities to connect, and a special recognition of community volunteer Don Statham.
There's a reason our fall mixers at Strickland Hollow Farm have become a tradition. The beautiful property, welcoming atmosphere and opportunity to spend an evening with people who care about our community make this one of our favorite Chamber gatherings.
This year's mixer was no exception.
Guests gathered in the farm's beautiful rustic barn, where longtime Chamber members, new faces, local business owners and community residents had the opportunity to catch up, make connections and learn more about what's happening throughout the greater Delhi area.
Great Food, Local Spirits and a Beautiful Setting
One of the highlights of the evening was the incredible food prepared by SUNY Delhi culinary students under the direction of Chef Gerald Pellegrino.
The students fired up the outdoor grill and pizza oven, preparing delicious pizzas and a gorgeous paella for guests to enjoy. Their participation was a wonderful example of the talent being developed at SUNY Delhi and the value of bringing students and the surrounding community together.
Strickland Hollow Farm Bottle Shop provided the evening's wine and spirits, including a signature cocktail created with Tay Tea called the "Man Tea."
With delicious food, great drinks and the warmth of the rustic barn, the evening provided a perfect setting for conversation and connection.
Matt Krzyston, Don Statham and Jerry Pellegrino. Photo by Peter Neibanck.
Celebrating Community Volunteer DoN Statham
A particularly meaningful moment of the evening came when the Chamber presented Don Statham with a Community Volunteer Star Award, recognizing his dedication to making Delhi a more beautiful place to live and visit.
Doug has been actively involved with the Delhi Beautification Committee, contributing his time and energy to projects that enhance our community's public spaces.
His volunteer efforts include tree planting at the Delhi town pool and his work on the current village-wide tree replacement program.
Building Connections and Strengthening Our Community
Chamber mixers are about much more than exchanging business cards.
They give people an opportunity to share ideas, discover local businesses, learn about community initiatives and build relationships that strengthen our local economy.
Whether someone has operated a business in the area for decades, recently opened their doors or simply wants to become more involved in the community, these gatherings provide a welcoming place to connect.
And as this evening demonstrated, some of the best conversations happen over a plate of delicious food in a beautiful Catskills barn.
Thank You to Everyone Who Made the Evening Special
The Greater Delhi Area Chamber of Commerce extends a heartfelt thank-you to Strickland Hollow Farm for once again welcoming our community and providing such a wonderful setting for our fall mixer.
We also thank Strickland Hollow Farm Bottle Shop and Tay Tea for the evening's beverages, and Chef Gerald Pellegrino and the SUNY Delhi culinary students for preparing an outstanding meal.
Most importantly, thank you to everyone who attended, shared their stories, made new connections and helped make the evening such a success.
We look forward to continuing to bring our members and community together at future Chamber events.
To learn more about Strickland Hollow Farm, visit www.stricklandhollowfarm.com.
Interested in getting more involved with the Greater Delhi Area Chamber of Commerce? We welcome local businesses and community members who want to connect, collaborate and help our region thrive.
Photos by Peter Neibanck