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“Shop Clinton During its Remodeling” Campaign

Clinton merchants are open during this summer’s NYS Department of Transportation road and sidewalk reconstruction project.

As an extra incentive to shop local, CKIC is sponsoring six weekly drawings for a chance to win one of five $25 gift certificates for purchases made at any participating Clinton Chamber business.

All you have to do is shop at a participating business in the downtown area and complete an entry form to be entered to win. Drawings are held each Thursday through August 20, 2026. All entries are also eligible to win the $500 grand prize, which will also be drawn on August 20th. Thank you for shopping Clinton during its remodeling.

List first name, hometown, shop where ticket was purchased.

July 16th Winners:

  • Candace F., Munnsville, NY (Timeless Mojos)
  • Anamaria R., Clinton, NY (Old Dog Coffee Company)
  • Brenda H., Clinton, NY (Rose Petal Gifts)
  • Ondrea G., Marcy, NY (Timeless Mojos)
  • Noelle H., Utica, NY (Thriftish)

July 23rd Winners:

  • Charles C., Mexico, NY (Fisher Auto Parts)
  • Sandy M., Sherrill, NY (Thriftish)
  • Sylvia K., Clinton, NY (The Cremeria)
  • Marianne Y., Deerfield, NY (Old Dog Coffee)
  • Aaron E., Marcy, NY (Krizia Martin)

July 30th Winners:

  • Colden S., Holland Patent, NY (Turn 4 Toys)
  • Jen N., Deansboro, NY (Thriftish)
  • James L., Clinton, NY (Clinton Auto)
  • Sarah F. Rome, NY (The Cremeria)
  • Ben W. Ilion, NY (Turn 4 Toys)

August 6th Winners:

  • Carol W., Clinton, NY (Thriftish)
  • Suzanna Y., Deerfield, NY (The Cremeria)
  • Tara Ann B., Rome, NY (The Cremeria)
  • Marianne Y., Deerfield, NY (The Cremeria)
  • Dorothy P., Clinton, NY (The Rok) 

August 13th Winners:

  • Mary D., Clinton, NY (Timeless Mojos)
  • Lydia H., Clinton, NY (Thriftish)
  • Arlene C., Old Forge, NY (Lucianna’s)
  • Ellen J., Oneida, NY (Lucianna’s)
  • Virginia E., Syracuse, NY (Rose Pedal)

August 20th Winners:

  • Joellen F., Utica, NY (So Sweet Candy Shoppe)
  • Shelly C., Holland Patent, NY (Thriftish)
  • Christina S., Utica, NY ( The Cremeria)
  • Jenn C., Holly Springs, NC (Thriftish)
  • Alyssa D., Rome, NY (Alteri’s Restaurant)
The $500 Grand Prize winner is: Mitchell H., Clinton, NY (Thriftish)

Congratulations to all, and THANK YOU for supporting local.

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Workshops

“Best Practices for Finding and Preparing Grants”

CKIC partnered with the Clinton Chamber of Commerce and Hamilton College to host a free grant writing seminar on January 20, 2026. About 65 representatives from dozens of local organizations heard presentations on the following topics:

  • Getting Started: Conceptualizing a project, organizing yourself, and preparing your grant application (Office of Planning, Development & Community NY Department of State)
  • What is the CFA, how does it work, and navigating the CFA portal (Empire State Development Mohawk Valley Region)
  • Resources for finding and preparing for grants, rebates, incentives, and other opportunities (Mohawk Valley Economic Development District)
  • Grants: Strategies, not Solutions (UpMobility Foundation, Inc., Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties)
  • Working with a consultant to find and write successful grants (LCF Grant Consulting)

This is the second grant workshop hosted by CKIC, the Clinton Chamber of Commerce, and Hamilton College. We’re grateful for the partnership of the state agencies and local experts who made presentations.

Community Initiatives

Community Conversations

CKIC hosted seven community conversations during late summer and fall 2025 and asked participants:

  • What are our community’s greatest strengths?
  • What changes would you recommend (i.e., what are the community’s gaps and weaknesses and what improvements would you suggest)?
  • What is currently working but could work better?

Conversations were held at the following locations:

  • Senior Center in Clark Mills
  • The Kirkland Town Library
  • Fire Station Number 2 in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours
  • Student government leaders at Hamilton College and Clinton Senior High School
  • Clinton PTA
  • Surveys collected during the Farmers’ Market and at the Art & Music Festival. Well over 125 people offered input.

Feedback was collected and summarized (click here for notes) for future planning and to help shape CKIC’s 2025 Strategic Plan.

CKIC also hosted several Community Leaders Conversations and invited the Village Mayor, Town Supervisor, Clinton Central Superintendent, Hamilton College President, and Chamber Executive Director.