About Us

In the late spring of 2013, a group of representatives from the City of Cornell, local businesses, civic organizations and the general public gathered to discuss ways to “brand” Cornell and the surrounding area in order to bring attention to this beautiful and vital part of our State.

Several months later the Cornell Area Betterment Association was formed.

Mission Statement

Increase community awareness and involvement in order to promote business, tourism, and vitality in Cornell

The Cornell Area Betterment Association meets the third Wednesday of each month from 7:00-8:00 am at varying sites. Anyone interested in learning more about this new organization and its mission is invited to join us any time on our scheduled meeting dates, regardless if you are a member or not.

Member benefits:

• Access to mailing lists

• Advertising in all promotional materials

• Employee participation in sponsored events

• Promotion of local businesses & resources

• Collaborating with other area businesses

• Strengthening our communities

Officers:

President: Kristine Hemenway (Cornell & Lake Holcombe 21st Century Community Learning Centers)

Vice President: Lisa Thompson (Cornell Health Services)

Secretary: Hannah Cowen (Citizens State Bank)

Treasurer: Ginna Young (Courier Sentinel Newspaper)