Ticonderoga, NY – The Prevention Team will host the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) February After Business Mixer and Networking Opportunity on Thursday, February 9th 5:30 – 7:00 PM. The Prevention Team is located 173 Lord Howe Street in Ticonderoga (on Moses Circle) next to the Century 21 Adirondacks Office and the TACC Information Booth. Sponsors providing door prizes for the event are Brannock Properties, Bridge Point Communication, Christopher Chevrolet Buick, Commerce Park Self Storage, and the Wagon Wheel Restaurant. "The Prevention Team has provided prevention and early intervention services in schools and communities throughout Essex County since 1986 and is excited to be hosting the Chamber mixer on February 9th. We look forward to seeing many of our community friends there that evening", said Mike Diskin,” President of the Prevention Team's Board of Directors. The Chamber’s “After Business Mixers” provide a networking forum for Chamber Members and area business people in addition to showcasing the site of the host as well as promoting the door prize sponsors. Networking is a key component of Chamber membership and marketing your business. Chamber members, area businesses, and organizations are encouraged to take advantage of this and all networking opportunities. “We invite all Ticonderoga Area Chamber Members, businesses, and organizations along with their employees, co-workers, and volunteers to join us at the February Networking Event. Networking is so beneficial for your business or organization. You will also have a chance to hear from our hosts, as well as connect with fellow Chamber Members, businesses, and organizations. Please come out and support your fellow Chamber Member The Prevention Team as they host their first Chamber event,” shared Matthew Courtright – TACC Executive Director. The Prevention team promotes healthy environments for families, schools & communities including information and advocacy to support conditions involving substance abuse and problem gambling. The Prevention Team offers a variety of resources. They strive to ensure that the education of the community comes first. The Prevention Team works with their local, state, and regional partners to assist Essex County Communities in providing a safe and healthy environment that promotes positive choices for children, families, and all community members. To learn more about The Prevention Team call 518-585-7424 or visit www.preventionteam.org. For more information on the After Business Mixer/Networking Opportunity contact the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce at 518-585-6619 or via email at chamberinfo@ticonderogany.com. You can also visit www.ticonderogany.com. ###

Kerry Blinn Name? - Kerry Blinn Where you live? - North Elba Where are you from? - My family lived in Schenectady until I was in middle school, then we moved to the region, first to Wilmington and then settling in Lake Placid. How long have you worked at ROOST? - Almost 5 years! Job title? - Administrative Assistant & DMP Coordinator 1-2 sentence description of your job duties: I'm the Administrative Assistant to the President/CEO (James McKenna). We work with our contracted regions on a variety of projects and issues, including Destination Planning. What do you like about working at ROOST? - No two days are the same, and there is no "typical day at the office." (And there's always food in the office. Always.) What are the highlights of your Christmas letter this year? - This year I worked really hard to earn my Certified Administrative Professional designation through the International Association of Administrative Professionals, which I passed in September. Also, this Spring my husband and I are expecting a baby boy! What's your favorite book and why? - Persuasion by Jane Austen, followed closely by the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling. I received a Jane Austen novel as a gift, then I decided I needed to read all of her other works. I like how her novels highlight societal issues of the time, and it is easy to see how many of those subjects are still prevalent in today's society. Tell us about your pets and/or children. - I have a fur-baby mutt named Addie. She adopted my husband and I two years ago, and she is very excited to be promoted to big sister. What's your favorite childhood memory? - My brother was born in May 1992, I was 4 years old and my sister was just shy of 6 years old. With our mom being in the hospital after giving birth to our brother, my sister and I convinced our dad that we were allowed to wear our nice Easter shoes that we obviously knew we weren't supposed to wear. I don't remember much about it, but I do remember going to visit Mom in the hospital, with our Easter shoes clicking away on the floor, and Mom realizing what we had on our feet. She was furious. My sister and I still laugh about it. What's the last movie you saw/went to? What did you think of it? - Star Wars: Rogue One. It was better than I expected it to be. Since it is a sequel to a series of prequels, I didn't know what to expect in regards to where the storyline would take the characters, but it was easy to figure out the end based on where Star Wars: A New Hope began.

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This year, the Adirondack Destination Marketing Summit will feature an exhibitor space for design and marketing professionals that work in the Adirondacks. This is being offered as another resource for the region's organizations and businesses who are looking for marketing assistance. Attendees will have time in the morning, between sessions, and during lunch to speak with exhibitors. ROOST is currently accepting exhibitor registrations for the Adirondack Destination Marketing Summit. The exhibitor cost is $25/person and includes a draped six foot table, two chairs, lunch, and access to all Summit sessions. Please fill out the following exhibitor request form and return to glenn@roostadk.com by February 24th to reserve an exhibitor space. You may call 518-874-0255 with any questions. EXHIBITOR REQUEST FORM MORE ABOUT THE SUMMIT

Please join the Lake Placid/Adirondacks World University Games Delegation as they discuss their impressions of the 2017 Games at a public information meeting. The group returned on Sunday following a four-day, fact-finding trip to the event in Almaty, Kazakhstan, where they began to evaluate the feasibility of hosting a future World University Games in the Adirondacks. The World University Games in Almaty, Kazakhstan welcomed more than 2,000 athletes from 57 countries. The public information meeting will be held Tuesday, February 14, from 8-9 a.m. at the Conference Center at Lake Placid, 2608 Main Street, Lake Placid, N.Y. We look forward to seeing you there!