When I think of Commerce Chenango’s Business After Hours events, I think of mixing and mingling with local business people over hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. These events are usually all about networking. That wasn’t the case, however, at this month’s after hours: NBT’s Annual Holiday Spectacular.

Sure the crowds of business people were there, as well as a wide assortment of delectible finger foods. But on this occassion it was about much more than socializing; it was about the true spirit of the holidays.

The annual event, coordinated by NBT in conjunction with Commerce Chenango, was a show of support for not one, but four local non-profits.

Chamber members showed their support for Roots and Wings by bringing not only business cards, but armfuls of canned goods and other non-perishable food items to the after hours gathering.