Dear Prospective Adirondacks Welcome Center Taste NY Vendor: 

Thank you for your interest in the Taste NY vending market at the Adirondacks Welcome Center, located on I-87 Northbound between Exits 17 and 18, operated locally by Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce, Inc. We are currently accepting vendor applications from New York State producers of food, beverage, and non-food gift items for resale in the market. 

There are over 70 Taste NY stores across the state ranging from wine stores to retail kiosks to full-service markets. Taste NY at the Adirondacks Welcome Center offers a vending market that consists of nine high end vending machines that offer frozen, refrigerated, and non-perishable foods, beverage, and gifts. These state-of-the-art machines accept cash, credit card, and cashless payment options and include technology such as elevators and temperature controls that allow us to feature the types of fresh products you might find at your local farmers market. 

The facility and vending market are open year-round, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Customer service staff are available on-site to help visitors navigate the selections from 9am-5pm, 7 days a week. An average of 25,000 cars pass daily and we are confident that your products will be seen and purchased by many. 

Vendors meeting the Taste NY retail guidelines and other criteria set forth in the attached application may be deemed eligible to supply product to the vending market for resale.

Please complete the following application and provide the required insurance documentation in the application. We require an ACORD form proving a Certificate of Liability Insurance with Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce, Inc, 2176 Route 9, Lake George, NY 12845 as the Certificate Holder. Your product will be considered by the market manager for wholesale purchase. Please note that acceptance into the program does not guarantee product placement in the market. 

Vendors represented in the market may be rotated depending on seasonality, product variety, availability, consumer demand, and other factors. To best represent your product, please include promotional materials, business history, samples, etc. with your application. Due to the nature of our vending machines, product packaging and labeling is important. Resources are available to help bring new products to market and assist vendors with vending-friendly packaging. We are able to assist in getting your product retail-ready. 

Complete Submission of Application Includes: Application, Insurance Requirements, Resale Certificate, Proof of License/Permit, Product Description including Wholesale Pricing, Photos of Product and Packaging and/or Sample 

We look forward to working with you to promote the best of our region and New York State! 

Jennifer Hill Kraft
Taste NY Market Manager
Adirondacks Welcome Center
jennifer@lakegeorgechamber.com 

Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
Attn: Taste NY at the Adirondacks Welcome Center
2176 State Rt. 9 | PO Box 272 | Lake George, NY 12845  
www.lakegeorgechamber.com | p. (518) 487-0045 | f. (518) 668-4286

 What is Taste NY?
The Official Eat-Local, Drink-Local Program for New York State 

Taste NY highlights the quality, diversity, and economic impact of food and beverages grown, produced, or processed in New York State. Taste NY aims to create new opportunities for producers through events, retail locations, and partnerships. The agricultural industry in New York State continues to grow at an exceptional rate. The state boasts more than seven million acres of farmland, 36,000 farms, and is the second largest producer of apples and maple syrup in the country. Additionally, there has been a 50% growth in the number of craft beverage manufacturers since enactment of the Craft New York Act in 2014, with the highest number of cideries in the country and 400 breweries--the highest number in New York history. We encourage New Yorkers and visitors alike to experience the delicious homegrown goodness of Taste NY and help us continue to grow the state's thriving agricultural industry. Learn more at taste.ny.gov! 

FAQs 

Q) Is there an application fee?
A) No, there is no cost to apply or to participate in the Taste NY market. We purchase product from our vendors at a wholesale rate and resell in our retail vending market. You are not required to buy back unused product. 

Q) I make a great product but I don’t have packaging. Can I still apply?
A) Yes! The market staff and representatives from Cornell Cooperative Extension are available to assist vendors with the application process as well as provide advice regarding packaging and labeling to help bring your products to market. 

Q) How often will I be paid?
A) All Taste NY Market vendors will be paid on NET30 terms based on their invoice date. Market vendors will be paid by mailed check and are responsible for providing the correct payment address and contact information. Alternative payment methods or timeframes will require prior approval. 

Q) Once my application is accepted, will my products be eligible for resale at all Taste NY locations?
A) Once you are accepted into the Taste NY program, your products may be eligible for resale at all Taste NY locations. However, each store is managed independently and approval does not guarantee placement in all locations. If you are interested in selling your products at multiple locations, we are happy to help facilitate communication with the operators of those locations.

How to complete this application:

Please call (518) 487-0045 for technical assistance with this application. You can save your progress at any point and return to complete later. The documents you will need to gather before starting include:

• Proof of General Liability
  ACORD naming Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce, Inc, 2176 State Route 9, Lake George, NY 12845 as the certificate holder. This certificate can typically be obtained free of charge from your insurance agent. Please contact your insurance agency directly.
  
  
• Proof of Auto Insurance 
  If product will be delivered to the Welcome Center in your personal or commercial vehicle.
  
  
• NYS Resale Certificate
  
  
• Permit/License
  Proof of any applicable AGM license, DOH permit, or USDA license that allow you to sell your products in a retail market. 
  
  
• Product Information 
  Please also upload any price lists, product photos, or marketing materials that you think would be helpful. Dimensions and weight of product are helpful. 
  
  
• Customer Application 
  If you require us to complete a credit application as a new customer.

How do we promote your business?

Promotional Events, Digital & Print Media, Signage, and Word-of-Mouth are just a few different ways that we promote our vendors throughout the year! We are always in search of creative new ways to highlight our producer partners.

Here are a few examples of past promotions: 

• In-Store Sampling Events - Adirondacks Welcome Center
• Business-to-Business Expo - SUNY Adirondack
• Fireworks Farmers Market - Shepard Park, Lake George
• Sham "Rock" the Block Vendor Fair - Holiday Inn Resort, Lake George
• Collaborative Cuisine - Seasoned at SUNY Adirondack
• Radio Advertising
• Social Media Marketing
• In-Store Digital Displays & Signage
• Website Listings, Calendar Listings, & Website Advertising
• Print Advertising - Lake George Four Season Guide, Edible Capital District, etc.
• Product referrals to our Taste NY network of retailers

OUTSIDE VENDOR CONTRACT 

These specifications must be submitted by the Vendor to its insurance agent/broker for verification of coverage prior to execution of any contract or work or services provided. 

Agreement between LAKE GEORGE REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INC. hereinafter referred to as LGRCC and {businessName44[1]} hereinafter referred to as the VENDOR for the TASTE NY MARKET VENDOR AGREEMENT 

The following paragraphs are added to the contract and incorporated therein by reference. 

I. To the fullest extent permitted by law the VENDOR shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend the LGRCC, its officers, directors, employees, agents and volunteers from and against any and all claims, demands or causes of action brought against any or all of them for any actual or alleged injury to any person or persons, including death, or damage to or destruction of property arising out of any act or omission on the part of VENDOR, its employees, agents or subcontractors and/or arising from any work or services performed on behalf of LGRCC by VENDOR. 

A. VENDOR shall provide a Certificate of Insurance, with LAKE GEORGE REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INC. as the certificate holder, showing proof of the following minimum limits of insurance, or as required by law, whichever is greater. 

1. General Liability, including contractual, independent contractors, products/completed operations 

Each Occurrence $1,000,000 

General Aggregate $2,000.000 

Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce, Inc., 2176 Route 9, Lake George, NY 12845 named as Additional Insured. 

2. Workers Compensation, if there are employees 

Auto Insurance is required. Please provide proof of automobile insurance with your completed application and other required insurance. LGRCC need not be on your auto insurance. 

All insurance shall be placed with insurance companies licensed to do business in the State of New York, with a "Best's" rating of "A-" or better. Vendor’s Insurance shall be primary and noncontributory in all respects to any insurance carried by Extension. 

Certificates of Insurance shall contain a provision for at least fifteen (15) days’ notice of cancellation or non-renewal of the insurance to the certificate holder indicated in the certificate. Hughes Insurance Agency, Inc., as risk manager for LGRCC, will review certificate for final approval within five business days of the execution of this contract and on each subsequent renewal of said insurance. No work or services shall be commenced until these conditions are met.