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Hall of Fame, Blazina, OFO

To Be Honored By Chamber

OCC_logo_final_500px-300x95ONEONTA – The Baseball Hall of Fame, former Foothills president Carol Blazina and Opportunities for Otsego will be honored at the Otsego County Chamber’s 2015 annual Celebration of Business Thursday, March 5, at SUNY Oneonta’s Hunt Union Ballroom, it was announced a few minutes ago.

The Hall will be cited as the NBT Bank Distinguished Business, and Ms. Blazina, who is also retired SUNY Oneonta vice president/communications,  as the Eugene A. Bettiol Jr. Distinguished
Citizen.  OFO will received the Quality of Life Award.

“These recipients, nominated by their peers, represent the best of Otsego County,” said chamber President/CEO Barbara Ann Heegan, “and we are proud of their accomplishments in enhancing our sense of community and contributions to a business friendly environment.”

The evening begins with a cocktail reception at 5:45.  Dinner is at 7.  For reservations, call Shelly Giangrant at 432-4500, extension 207, by 4 p.m Monday, March 2.

 

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