Honor Keller Williams Award

2017 Key Bank, NA 18th Annual Small Business of the Year Award on November 16, 2017 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the achievements of those individuals and businesses that contribute substantially to the economic vitality of their communities, thereby enhancing economic well-being of the entire Empire State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Keller Williams Upstate New York Properties upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce 2017 Key Bank, NA 18th Annual Small Business of the Year Award, to be celebrated with a banquet on Thursday, November 16, 2017, at The Otesaga Resort Hotel, Cooperstown, New York; and WHEREAS, Now in its 31st year, the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce has served the businesses and communities of Otsego County with programs and services designed to foster strong economic growth and make the county a great place to live and work; it is proud to be a vibrant and active organization which strives to evolve and adapt to the changing needs of the business community; and WHEREAS, The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce annually presents its Small Business of the Year Award to an Otsego County business enterprise which has made a sustained and substantial impact in the community; and WHEREAS, Keller Williams Upstate New York Properties has assisted property owners in Central New York buy, sell or lease residential, commercial, income properties or land; since 2014, the business has helped nearly 1,500 people buy or sell their dream properties; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to its community, Keller Williams Upstate New York Properties has greatly contributed to local food pantries through commission donations and their Fighting-Hunger Friday initiatives; and WHEREAS, Keller Williams Upstate New York Properties also collects goods and funds through community door-knocking campaigns for The Lord's Table and Hamilton Food Cupboard, as well as collecting pet food and supplies for the Susquehanna and Heart of Catskills animal shelters; and WHEREAS, In addition, agents of this remarkable business have volunteered countless hours of service to Athelas Therapeutic Riding, where they cleaned stalls, washed equipment and completed repair work; and WHEREAS, Keller Williams Upstate New York Properties exemplifies the success and contributions of small businesses, the spirit of collaboration as well as the drive to develop our leaders of tomorrow; and WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body acknowledges this exceptional business, its contributions to the local and state economies, and its vibrant role in improving the quality of life in its community, fully confident that it will continue to enjoy the sparkling successes it has experienced thus far; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Keller Williams Upstate New York Properties upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce