The chamber event on Thursday, April 25 will kick off with cocktails and networking from 5:30-6:15 p.m., followed by a sit-down dinner beginning 6:30 p.m. and the awards ceremony. For more information, visit otsegocc.com.…
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leaf council on alcoholism and addictions
This all-volunteer group, led by Coordinator Kathy Varadi, has been active for nearly a year, providing trainings, a resource fair, and public education aimed at addressing the growing opioid overdose crisis.…
The opioid epidemic has likely affected everyone here today in some way. Some have overcome their own personal struggles, and in many cases, have had to witness the devastation of opioid addiction in those closest to us.…
This month’s article consists of excerpts I blew the dust off of from a 2017 Oneonta TEDx, in which I was honored to participate. As I reviewed the material, I realized that we are very much in the same boat—and probably taking on a bit more water. The title of the talk was “Expendable People.”
For every decision that our society makes to create profit, increase tax revenue, or develop an economic growth strategy on a known addictive product, we also…
LEAF Receives ARC Grant Funds To Support Workplace Wellbeing, Recovery-to-Work Efforts ONEONTA – LEAF, the Leatherstocking Education on Alcoholism/Addictions Foundation, has been awarded $378,704.00 toward efforts associated with a new substance use disorder recovery and workforce development initiative. The funds, from the Appalachian Regional Commission, will support the North4 INSPIRE program, providing those in recovery with education, workforce training and wraparound services. The INSPIRE Initiative Implementation grant from ARC will improve individuals’ chances for successful employment and sustained recovery. In…
Organization Changes Name, Prepares for Holiday Events ONEONTA – First Night Oneonta has announced a name change to Hill City Celebrations and a new collaboration with the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce. This expansion and re-branding better reflects the year-round events and activities First Night organizes for the community. The mission of First Night has always been to provide healthy, alcohol-free activities and events for families, the announcement reads. Community partners include LEAF Council on Alcoholism and Addictions, Five Star…
News from the Noteworthy Workforce Wellbeing Impacts Business Bottom Line The cost of doing business and staying in business is rising these days. It’s not just inflation, supply chain, COVID fallout and keeping the lights on. For most business owners and managers, that would be more than enough to contend with. We also know that it’s about the workforce and the overall wellbeing of the people we work with and work for. We are emerging from a dual pandemic (COVID…
News from the Noteworthy Drink Responsibly If I were walking around Oneonta, Richfield Springs, or Cooperstown with a microphone doing random street interviews, I might ask the question, “What is responsible drinking?” I can tell you that the likely outcome of my attempt at reporting would result in a wide range of responses and interesting conversations. The phrase “responsible drinking” has become ubiquitous in our culture. I will admit, my ears are finely attuned to it because of the work…