Shooting Star Consulting

07/09/2025

Mark Twain Country is getting a facelift! The tourism agency for Chemung County is rebranding as Discover Chemung County, NY please follow the official page for further updates.

🎉 Big News! 🎉

We’re excited to share that we are transitioning our social media pages and website from Mark Twain Country to Discover Chemung County, NY!

This new name helps us better showcase everything Chemung County has to offer — from scenic trails and river adventures to arts, culture, local food, and, of course, our rich history (yes, Mark Twain is still a big part of that!).

This change helps make our destination easier to find and understand online — especially for travelers unfamiliar with our region — and reflects a more inclusive view of what makes Chemung County special.

As part of this rebrand, our brand-new website — www.DiscoverChemung.com — launches next month, full of local stories, trip ideas, blogs, and insider tips for exploring the area. We can’t wait to share it with you!

🚨 A quick note: We are the official Discover Chemung tourism page and the designated Tourism Promotion Agency (TPA) for Chemung County. We’re aware of another page using a similar name, but it is not affiliated with us. If you’re looking for trusted, accurate, and exciting information about visiting Chemung County — you’re in the right place.

We’re grateful for your support and excited for this next chapter in sharing all the incredible things our community has to offer. 💙

05/06/2025

This is a great funding opportunity for small businesses. Not only do we specialize in grant management for non-profits but we can also assist small businesses apply for grants.

Chemung County Microenterprise Assistance Program (MAP) Grant InformationOverviewChemung County, through Alternatives Federal Credit Union (Alternatives FCU), is offering a Microenterprise Assistance Program (MAP) to support small businesses within the county (excluding the City of Elmira).This prog...

04/04/2025

We had a blast attending IncubatorWorks CoStarters Business Class over the last few months, and graduating last night. Thank you for this opportunity to learn about starting up this new business adventure!

04/04/2025

We are honored to partner with Emmi and Runway for a Cause as a guest presenter at tonight’s workshop to provide Professional Development to the next generations of the workforce! Learn how to dress for interviews with us at 5:30.

03/26/2025

Calling all area fundraising professionals & volunteers! We will be attending this upcoming coffee chat tomorrow with AFP Finger Lakes Chapter at Holy Grounds Coffee Shop

☕ NEW Coffee Chat announced! ➡️📅Thursday, March 27 @ Holy Grounds Coffee Shop in Elmira, 8:00am-9:30am

Connect with your peers and fellow fundraisers over a delicious cup of coffee:
https://community.afpglobal.org/afpnyfingerlakeschapter/events/npd-history2/registration-2024npd1?CalendarEventKey=c5e2c0f1-fa37-4c5f-951e-0195aa2f391f
📝Registration is free but not required (though we do appreciate having a headcount)

Coffee Chats are designed to be relaxed and conversational.
✔️Meet new peers and fundraising professionals
✔️Bring your fundraising questions/concerns to share with the group
✔️Or simply hang out with us and enjoy some coffee! ☕☕
We hope to see you March 27th!

03/26/2025

We had a great time at the Upstate NY Business Meet Up at Holy Grounds Coffee Shop last week. Walked away with some great marketing ideas from their presenter Juliet’s Finds

03/24/2025

Informational session for organizations serving Tompkins County.

It's about that time!
Interested in our grant cycle? Click below

https://www.cftompkins.org/news-and-events/events/2025/03/join-us-for-empowering-communities-to-thrive-our-grant-cycle-information-session/

03/13/2025

Great opportunity for small businesses in Chemung County. Deadline is 3/15.

GRANT FUNDING OPPORTUNITY!

Chemung County through Alternatives Federal Credit Union is offering a Microenterprise Assistance Program (MAP) to support small businesses within the county!

The program provides grants ranging from $10,000-$25,000 to eligible businesses with 5 or fewer employees.

Grant Applications are due Friday, March 15th.

To learn about the program and apply, use the following link: https://alternatives.synergenttarget.com/map-grant/

02/19/2025

Grant applications are now open for nonprofits in Schuyler, Seneca, and Tompkins that address food insecurity through the Taste of the Finger Lakes program. This is a great opportunity for organizations that need additional funding for operating costs.

2025 Grant Application is Now Open for Local Not-for-Profits

Organizations working to combat food insecurity in Tompkins, Schuyler, and/or Seneca Counties are invited to apply for grant funding. Grants are awarded to not-for-profits that are making a tangible impact improving food security, whether through food distribution, nutrition education, sustainable agriculture, or other community-driven initiatives.

The deadline to submit a grant application is March 14, 2025. Eligible organizations can find detailed application information and requirements at tasteofthefingerlakes.com/grant-application.

02/18/2025

We had a cozy time at the February Coffee Chat with Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce representing one of our clients. Great information on the Tourism Grant that now has two application times. The next period opens up March 15th and goes to May 15th. If your business or nonprofit are interested in applying and need help writing the grant, consider contacting us to learn more about our services.

Grant details can be found here: https://www.explorewatkinsglen.com/tap/

We had a great turn out this morning for Monthly Coffee Chat sponsored by CareFirstNY!

We chatted about the TAP grant, did a Q&A and networked with each other while drinking coffee provided by Seneca Sunrise Coffee.

Thank you to the members who braved the cold to join us this morning and we will see you next month on March 18th!