Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, and Schoharie Counties are home to hundreds of business - big and small.

Apart from geography, they share another common bond. Each has made an investment in the community, its future and economic health.

These business leaders know that the key to our area's fortunes lies in the relevance and vitality of its workforce. This is one reason why they've chosen to support this web site and publication. (For which we sincerely thank them.)

There is a new generation about to enter the workforce.

Although many of them have the education, skills and work ethic to be successful, they are not always aware of the range of career opportunities available to them locally.

Many are already eyeing other regions and distant cities as a place to make their marks. But would they, if they knew that they could continue to enjoy the friends, family and quality of life in our area?

Our sponsors are betting that once that option is properly presented, many in the "emerging workforce" will opt to begin their career paths locally.

The opportunities are there, and they (and the businesses that provide them) are profiled in the following pages.