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THE INFORMER
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NOVEMBER 11, 2009
visit our website at www.GreeceChamber.org
2496 West Ridge Road • Suite 201 • Greece, NY 14626-3053585.227.7272 • fax 585.227.7275 • www.GreeceChamber.org
MISSION STATEMENTTo Enhance the Business and Economic Vitality of the Greece Community
ur community, it is where we live, work, and play. It iswhere we raise our children and send them to school. Thecommunity in which we live is one of the largest
determining factors in creating good quality of life for our families,friends, neighbors, and ourselves.
The Greece Chamber of Commerce and its members realize theimportance of making our community a better place to live by beingsupportive of it, active within it and by giving back to it.
Non-profit organizations that include: the Greece Rotary Club,Greece KIWANIS Club, Two Doors Community Resource Center,the Greece Performing Arts Society, Greece Volunteer FireDepartments, Greece Volunteer Ambulance St. Joseph’s Villa, TwoDoors Community Resource Center, the Greece Historical Societyand Museum are just some of the community organizationsbelonging to the Greece Chamber of Commerce that continuallydevote time and effort to make our community a better place to workand live.
Greece Chamber member support doesn’t stop with Non-profitorganizations. Many of our profitable businesses give back to thecommunity through donations, fundraisers, sponsorships, and more.At the Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of NorthwestSavings Bank on Long Pond Road they donated $1,000 to theGreece Volunteer Ambulance. Bryant & Stratton College, The Mallat Greece Ridge, Five Star Bank, Buckmans Carwash, MonroeAmbulance, Verizon Wireless, Services for Seniors, as well as manyother Greece Chamber Members make the Race on the Ridge 5Kpossible through volunteerism and sponsorships. Wegmans FoodMarkets are very supportive of the community with sponsorships,gift cards and food donations for various events and more.
The annual Race on the Ridge 5k, sponsored by the Greece ChamberCharitable Foundation, was first held in 2008 to celebrate thecompletion of the Ridge Road Reconstruction project in Greece.2008 and 2009 Race on the Ridge 5k proceeds were split to benefitthe Greece Chamber Charitable Foundation and the Michael W.
Bliss Trust. The Greece Chamber Charitable Foundation wasfounded in 2002 and focuses on encouraging Greece economicdevelopment by providing financial assistance to those individualsor organizations who will promote business in Greece. In the fall of2008 the Foundation and the Greece Chamber of Commerce assistedthe Greece Central School District and The Young EntrepreneursAcademy, as they began their first full year partnership teachingentrepreneurial skills together at Greece Athena High School. Theprogram is now open to students from all four Greece High Schools.
The Greece Chamber of Commerce Erie Canal Committee helps toadd some family fun to the community. Last summer the committeehosted several Erie Canal day trips aboard the Rose Lummis, a 1953Mississippi River Boat. The response was overwhelming and wasenjoyed by all ages. The committee is now arranging two day trips,a “Day Trip to the Big Apple” and “Deck the Halls Seneca LakeWinery Tour.” The proceeds from the two day trips will benefit thepainting of a mural at Henpeck Park. The ever-so-popularGroundhog Day Festival, to be held on Saturday, January 30th,2010, in conjunction with the Town of Greece, is the GreeceChamber of Commerce Erie Canal Committee’s way of offeringsomething fun for all ages to the community and a great way to beatthe winter blahs. The festival is now going into its eighth year.
The Greece Chamber Youth Hall of Fame is now in its 19th year.This program is sponsored by the Greece Chamber of Commerce,the Town of Greece Youth Board, Greece Central School District,Rockcastle Florist, and a corporate sponsorship from JP MorganChase Bank. The Youth Hall of Fame Award Program affords theGreece community the opportunity to direct special attention tothose young people who have demonstrated exceptional personalgrowth and development through their contributions to thecommunity and outstanding achievements.
The Greece Chamber holds an annual Holiday Party with proceedsbenefitting various charities.
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Greece Chamber and Our Members Support Our Community
2• See the World...
by Jodie A. Perry
• Calendar of Events
3• Small Business
Success Series
• Promotional Opportunities Orientation
• See the World
4• Member Spotlight:
Marriott Hotel
• Small Business of the Year Finalists
5• Member Spotlight:
Ridgewood Med-Peds
• Leadership Greece
6• Renewing Members
• New Members
• Tech Tuesday
7• Chamber Chat: Great
American Smokeout
• November Mega MixerNetworking
• December First FridayNetworking
8• Ribbon Cuttings
• Benefit of the Month
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The Greece Chamber of Commerce Civic Awards Banquet, the Chamber’s annual premiere eventhonors citizens and local businesses who have given so much to the community in a variety of waysand new this year is the Small Business of the Year Award, given by the Greece Chamber to a verydeserving small business within the community.
We are very fortunate to have so many members of the Greece Chamber and of the community thateveryday contribute to making Greece the wonderful place to work, attend school, raise a family, andlive in.
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—Terry Hogan, Greece Chamber of Commerce Office & Communications Director
At left: Owners Dan, Bruce and Randy Connor celebrated the GrandOpening of Bella Pasta Café, located at 2846 West Ridge Road in Greece,on October 19th with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House. NYSSenator Joe Robach and Greece Chamber President Jodie Perry wereon hand to help them cut the ribbon.
Northwest Savings Bank held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony andOpen House on October 14th to celebrate the Grand Opening oftheir new Greece branch, located at 860 Long Pond Road. NYSSenator Joe Robach, NYS Assemblyman Bill Reilich and GreeceTown Supervisor John Auberger joined Branch Manager ToddSchirmer, Chamber President Jodie Perry and representativesfrom Northwest Savings Bank in the ceremony.
Above: Harmony Place of St. Joseph’s Villa on October 23rd, St.Joseph’s Villa staff proudly cut the ribbon for Harmony Place of St.Joseph’s Villa, the first program in New York State to provide residentialtreatment exclusively for adolescents struggling with eating disorders.Harmony Place is located on the St. Joseph’s Villa campus on DeweyAvenue in Greece.
BOARD of DIRECTORS
Chairman: Al MeilutisVice Chair: Paul ChatfieldTreasurer: Del SmithSecretary: Debra WalkerImmediate Past Chair: Kyle Van PutteSteven AchramovitchChrissy AndrewsCheryl Ann BilskiDeb CaseJames Cummings IIIDonald Felter Jr.Doug HallJames HoffordJim Iovino Jr.Michael MasielloJeffrey McCannKirk MorrisTodd Schirmer
COMMITTEE CHAIRSAnnual Awards Banquet: Debra WalkerErie Canal: Cheryl Ann BilskiAmbassador: Chrissy Andrews/Phil HurwitzPublic Relations: TBARace on the Ridge: Melanie FazioDewey Avenue Roundtable: Paul ChatfieldYouth Hall of Fame: Ralph DeStephano
GREECE CHAMBERCHARITABLE FOUNDATIONBOARD OF DIRECTORS
President: Dan RichardsonVice President: Jodie PerryTreasurer: P. Robert FoxSecretary: Raymond DiRaddoGilbert CooperJoan KorschAnne LoriaWilliam SelkeKyle Van PutteEugene WelchAl Meilutis
STAFFPresident/CEO: Jodie A. PerryMembership and Events Director: Sue EdgettFinance and Benefits Director: Chris SortinoOffice and CommunicationsDirector: Terry Hogan
See the World...
C A L E N D A R O F E V E N T S
INTERESTED IN BECOMING AGREECE CHAMBER MEMBER?CONTACT SUE EDGETT at 585.227.7272
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BUSINESS MATTERS
When I got into the Chamber of Commerce profession Iknew that it would provide some great opportunities. I’vehad the privilege of attending some first-rate conferencesand hear from well-known speakers and presenters.However, this last year I’ve had the opportunity to travel totwo unique destinations and get a bit of a differentperspective on life.In March, I went with some of our members on an 8 day tourof China. It was a fabulous trip and a chance to see a reallydeveloping part of our world. We spent time in Beijing,Shanghai, Hangzhou and Suzhou. Combined, these citieshave a population of 50 million people!!! I cannot conveythe amount of building and development we observed there.We passed literally hundreds of cranes during our tours ofthese cities and saw rows of factories.Whether you are supportive of outsourcing or not, it isimportant to recognize what exists elsewhere. There are wellover a billion people living in China and they need jobs tosurvive. Good or bad, the Chinese have been very successfulat bringing companies into their country to provide jobs. Theworld has changed with the onset of globalization (read TheWorld is Flat by Thomas Friedman for more on that). Ourcountry must not only recognize what is happeningelsewhere but also pay attention to it.Last month, I went with 50+ other Rochesterians on a tourof Egypt. It was another exotic locale with a fascinatinghistory. We spent time in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan and hadthe chance to take a cruise down the Nile River. We sawmany of the highlights of ancient Egypt including thePyramids of Giza, the Temple of Karnak, The Valley of theKings and Abu Simbel. I was absolutely astounded at howmuch of these places still remain even after thousands ofyears have passed.
We arrivedin Egypt onthe heels oftheRamadanholidayand what afascinatingtime to bethere! The streets of Cairo were alive well into the night withfolks celebrating the breaking of the fast and then theFestival of Eid. I found the Egyptian people to be very warmand welcoming. In fact, I had a couple different experienceswhere they went out of their way to ensure our needs weremet. Though our cultures are very different there are somesimilarities: Coca-Cola &McDonald’s being just a couple ofthose!In both countries as foreigners we were very interesting tothe locals. In fact in China, as we snapped pictures of theamazing sights, we were often asked to be in photos withthe Chinese themselves!On both of these trips, the folks that I traveled with were adelight to spend time with. An unexpected benefit was theopportunity to network with them and get to know them a bitbetter. They came from all backgrounds and professions andmade my traveling time all the more interesting.It has been an unexpected delight to see these places andexperience the similarities and differences between ourcultures. I hope you’ll consider joining us on one of ourupcoming trips.
—Jodie A. Perry, IOMGreece Chamber of Commerce President/CEO
BY JODIE A. PERRY, IOM
NOVEMBER11/12 Thursday: Grand Opening and RibbonCutting Ceremony for Monroe Pharmacy, located inMonroe Oxygen & Medical Equipment, 2672 WestRidge Road. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 5pm.Open House 5-7pm11/13 Friday: Leadership Greece, 8:30am-4pm11/16 Monday: Mega Mixer, presented by theRochester Area Chambers of Commerce. 5-7pm,Rochester Marriott Airport Hotel, 1890 West RidgeRoad. Contact the Chamber office for more details11/17 Tuesday: Board of Directors meeting, 7:30am11/18 Wednesday: Race on the Ridge 5K PlanningCommittee meeting, 8am11/19 Thursday: Small Business Success Series.“Value Added Services: From Good to Great!”presented by Paul Chatfield, PS, ChatfieldEngineers, P.C., 7:30am-9am, Greece ChamberConference Room, Suite 202, 2496 West RidgeRoad. Presenting Sponsor: AT&T. Track Sponsor:Bidders Guide Publications11/19 Thursday: Small Business of the Year Award
Luncheon, 11:45am-1:15pm, Ridgemont CountryClub, 3717 West Ridge Road. Presenting Sponsor:Genesee Regional Bank. Media Sponsor: Democrat& Chronicle11/20 Friday: Greece Chamber PromotionalOpportunities Orientation. 8-9am, Greece ChamberConference Room, 2496 West Ridge Road, Suite202. Learn about the many opportunities availableto promote your business through the GreeceChamber. Register online or contact the Chamberoffice for more details11/23 Monday: Grand Opening and Ribbon CuttingCeremony for Glaze and Glass, 1742 Long PondRoad. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 2pm. Open House2-4pm11/24 Tuesday: Canal Committee meeting, 8am11/25 Wednesday: Ambassadors meeting, 8amDECEMBER12/1 Tuesday: Small Business Success Series. TechTuesday. “VoIP Facts and Fiction,” presented byAdrian Zannin, The PCA Group. 7:30-9am, GreeceChamber Conference Room, Suite 202, 2496 WestCONTINUED on PAGE 7...
Every year, on the third Thursday of November, smokersacross the nation take part in the American Cancer Society’sGreat American Smokeout® by smoking less or quitting forthe day on the third Thursday of November. The eventchallenges people to stop using tobacco and helps makepeople aware of the many tools they can use to quit forgood.In many towns and communities, local volunteers supportquitters, publicize the event, and press for laws that controltobacco use and discourage teenagers from starting.Research shows that smokers are most successful in kickingthe habit when they have some means of support, such as:• nicotine replacement products• counseling• stop-smoking groups• telephone smoking cessation hotlines• prescription medicine to lessen cravings• guide books• encouragement and support from friendsand family members
Using 2 or more of these measures to help you quit worksbetter than using any one of them alone. For example, somepeople use a prescription medicine along with nicotinereplacement. Other people may use as many as 3 or 4 of theother measures listed above.Telephone stop smoking hotlines are an easy-to-useresource. And as of 2008, they are available in all 50 states.Call 1-800-ACS-2345 (1-800-227-2345) to find telephonecounseling or other support in your area.
Support is out there,but the most recentinformation suggeststhat fewer than 1 in 4smokers reportshaving tried any of ther e c o m m e n d e dtherapies during his orher last quit attempt.The Smokeout hashelped bring aboutdramatic changes inAmericans' attitudesabout smoking. These changes have led to communityprograms and smoke-free laws that are now saving lives inmany states. Annual Smokeouts began in the 1970s whensmoking and secondhand smoke were commonplace.The idea for the Great American Smokeout grew out of a1974 event. Lynn R. Smith, editor of the Moticello Times inMinnesota, spearheaded the state's first D-Day, or Don'tSmoke Day. The idea may have been inspired by Arthur P.Mullaney of Randolph, Massachusetts. Three years earlier,Mullaney asked people to give up cigarettes for a day anddonate the money they would have spent on cigarettes to ahigh school scholarship fund.The idea caught on, and on November 18, 1976, theCalifornia Division of the American Cancer Societysuccessfully got nearly 1 million smokers to quit for the day.That California event marked the first Smokeout, and theSociety took it nationwide in 1977.Article from American Cancer Society Website
C H A M B E RC H AT. . .
Great American Smokeout
CALENDARCONTINUED from PAGE 2...Ridge Road. Presenting Sponsor:AT&T12/4 Friday: First Friday Networking,7:30-8:30am, hosted by Fast-FixJewelry & Watch Repair, 400 GreeceRidge Center, The Mall at GreeceRidge, corridor between Macy’s andthe Food Court12/8 Tuesday: Canal Committeemeeting, 8am12/8 Tuesday: Small BusinessSuccess Series. “Increasing SalesUsing Internet Marketing,”presented by Al Katawazi, Blue ShiftTechnologies, Inc. 11:45am-1:15pm,Greece Chamber Conference Room,Suite 202, 2496 West Ridge Road.Presenting Sponsor: AT&T. TrackSponsor: USA Payroll12/9 Wednesday: Public RelationsCommittee meeting, 8am12/10 Thursday: Health InsuranceOpen Enrollment InformationSession. Greece ChamberConference Room, 2496 West RidgeRoad, Suite 202. With reps fromExcellus Blue Cross/Blue Shield andMVP. Contact Chris Sortino to makeappointments.Reservations are requested for allChamber luncheons and events; call 227-7272 to make reservations. All committeemeetings and training sessions, unlessotherwise noted, will take place in theGreece Chamber’s Conference Room at2496 West Ridge Road, Suite 202. If youare interested in one of our many activecommittees or you would like to gainmore exposure for your business, pleasecall us at the Chamber.
First Friday Networking is held monthly to giveGreece Chamber members and guests theopportunity to network with one another andbuild new contacts to grow their businesses.The event is hosted by Chamber members,giving you the opportunity to learn more aboutother businesses in the Greece area.The December First Friday Networking will behosted by Fast-Fix Jewelry & Watch Repair,400 Greece Ridge Center Drive in The Mall atGreece Ridge, in the corridor between Macyʼsand the Food Court. For more information,visit www.GreeceChamber.org or call theChamber offices at 227-7272.
DecemberFirst FridayNetworking
Date: Friday, December 4Time: 7:30 to 8:30amHost:Fast-Fix Jewelry & Watch RepairLocation:400 Greece Ridge Center DriveIn The Mall at Greece RidgeCorridor between Macyʼs and Food CourtCost: Free for all attendees
The Rochester Area Chambersof Commerce invite you to jointhem for a productive and funnight of networking withbusinesses from around theRochester area. Hors d’oeuvreswill be served and a cash barwill be available.The event will be held at theRochester Airport MarriottHotel, 1890 West Ridge Road.The cost is $10/ChamberMembers and $25 for Non-Members.Reservations can be made
online at www.rochesterbusinessalliance.com or by callingthe Rochester Business Alli-ance at (585) 244-1800.Be sure to bring your businesscards and we hope to see youthere!Date: Monday, November 16thTime: 5-7pmLocation: Marriott Airport Hotel1890 West Ridge RoadCost: $10 for Greece ChamberMember Investors, $20 forNon-Members
NovemberMEGA MIXERNETWORKING
Participating Chambers: Brighton Chamber of Commerce,Churchville-Riga Chamber of Commerce, East RochesterChamber of Commerce, Fairport-Perinton Chamber ofCommerce, Gates-Chili Chamber of Commerce, GreeceChamber of Commerce, Henrietta Chamber of Commerce,Hilton-Parma Chamber of Commerce, Irondequoit Chamber ofCommerce, Penfield Chamber of Commerce, RochesterBusiness Alliance, Victor Chamber of Commerce and WebsterChamber of Commerce
Businesses are rapidlymoving to VoIP for theirphone service. This plainEnglish session will equipyou with everything youneed to know in order tomake an informed decision,including the potentialpitfalls and additional costs.Tech Tuesdays, a monthlysegment of the GreeceChamber’s Small BusinessSuccess Series, is designedto teach you the essentialsof today’s technology andhow to use it to help in yourbusiness’s success.Tech Tuesdays are held thefirst Tuesday of everymonth in the GreeceChamber ConferenceRoom, covering a variety of
technology-related topics.For more information or toregister for this seminar,visit www.GreeceChamber.org or by contacting theGreece Chamber office at227-7272.Date: Tuesday, December 1Time: 7:30-9amLocation: Greece ChamberConference Room, 2496 W.Ridge Rd., Suite 202Presenters: Adrian Zannin,The PCA GroupPresenting Sponsor: AT&TCost: $20 for GreeceChamber Member Invest-ors, $35 for Non-Membersand Guests. Price includeslunch
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N EWBU S I N E S SM EMB E R SAs of October 23, 2009
R E N EW I N GM EMB E R SAs of October 21, 2009
AAA West& Central-DriverImprovement ProgramAmerican Red CrossATB Staffing ServicesAtria - GreeceAveryPCand Home TheaterBlue ShiftTechnologiesCathey Manley& AssociatesCopier EssentialsDavid Gratzer, C.I.C.T.Eric Benson, DDSGatewayEnergy ServicesGreece ResidentsAssisting Stray PetsHamilton ManorNursing HomeHoly Hands CleaningLatta RoadNursing Home
LawrenceAssociates AgencyMark PalazzoloMichael J. CoughlinPaintingMillennium Printing& GraphicsMinuteman PressNorthland Systems,Inc.Pearl VideoProductionsPlatinum DevelopmentRobert Malinoff, O.D.Robnson MallShuey AssociatesSummer Wind YachtCharters LLCSwitzer BusinessSolutions, LLCTPA Physics ConsultingServices, Inc.Williams & SonHeating Contractors,Inc.
T H A N K Y OUF O R Y OU R S U P P O R T !
Small BusinessSuccess Series
This interactive presentation will review how companies canposition themselves for GREATNESS through providing ValueAdded Services. Often times, it is the little things that takeorganizations from good to great, and most times, those littlethings are right in front of them.The seminar is one of in a series being offered this year in theOwners & Managers Training Track as part of this year’s SmallBusiness Success Series.For more information or to register for this seminar, visit ourwebsite at www.GreeceChamber.org or by contacting the GreeceChamber office at 227-7272.
Small BusinessSuccess Series
Thursday, November 19th • 7:30 to 9amGreece Chamber of Commerce Conference Room 2496
W. Ridge Road, Suite 202Presenter: Paul Chatfield, Chatfield Engineers, P.C.
Presenting Sponsor: AT&TTrack Sponsor: Bidders Guide Publications
Cost: $20 for Greece Chamber Member Investors$35 for Non-Members and GuestsPrice includes Continental Breakfast
AUTOMOTIVESERVICESPro-Tech AutomotiveLarry McEntee, Owner3167 Dewey AvenueRochester, NY 14616(585) 663-4980Fax: (585) 663-5229HEATING & AIRCONDITIONINGVan Hook ServiceCompanyThomas Devine,CommercialAccount Manager76 Seneca AvenueRochester, NY 14621(585) 254-4375Fax: (585) 254-0744www.vanhookservice.comIDENTIFICATIONSERVICESTenant InfoCarol Martin260 Ripplewood DriveRochester, NY 14616(585) 254-6062Fax: (585) 254-6062
LAWN CARE &LANDSCAPINGVeltzies LandscapingEnterpriseStephen Veltz, Owner78 Almay RoadRochester, NY 14616(585) 865-9791MEDICALA Little of This andA Little of ThatChristine Dulen, Owner1296 Maiden LaneRochester, NY 14626(585) 453-0065Fax: (585) 453-0065POTTERY STUDIOGlaze and GlassElizabeth Tantalo1742 Long Pond RoadRochester, NY 14606(585) 426-1221RESTAURANTS/DELICATESSENSBella Pasta CaféDan, Randy & BruceConnor, Owners2846 West Ridge RoadRochester, NY 14626(585) 340-6100Fax: (585) 340-6142
RESTAURANTS/DELICATESSENSNorth Greece Grocery& Deli, Inc.David Cashion,President502 Long Pond RoadRochester, NY 14612(585) 355-4660TAX RETURNPREPARATIONErb & Harzynski Tax& Investment GroupConnie DiNicola, ClientRelations Manager1246 Long Pond RoadRochester, NY 14626(585) 720-0730Fax: (585) 720-1301VIDEO &MULTIMEDIAPRODUCTIONPearl Video ProductionsAnn Pearlman171 Frisbee Hill RoadHilton, NY 14468(585) 392-1566Fax: (585) 392-1566
TECH TUESDAY“VoIP Facts and Fiction”
advertising supplementto the GREECE POST
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PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENT TRACK“Value Added Services:From Good to Great!”
This will be a hands-on interactive workshop covering online ads,social networking, tracking leads and much more!The seminar is one of in a series being offered this year in theOwners & Managers Training Track as part of this year’s SmallBusiness Success Series.For more information or to register for this seminar, visit ourwebsite at www.GreeceChamber.org or by contacting the GreeceChamber office at 227-7272.
Small BusinessSuccess Series
Tuesday, December 8th • 11:45am to 1pmGreece Chamber of Commerce Conference Room
2496 W. Ridge Road, Suite 202Presenter: Al Katawazi, Blue Shift Technologies, Inc.
Presenting Sponsor: AT&TTrack Sponsor: USA Payroll, Inc.
Cost: $20 for Greece Chamber Member Investors$35 for Non-Members and Guests
Price includes Light Lunch
PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENT TRACK“Increasing Sales UsingInternet Marketing”
Whether your business is well-established or a recent start-up…whether yousell products or services…promotion is the art of making customers aware ofand developing their need or want for your products or services. The GreeceChamber of Commerce offers its members a wide variety of opportunities topromote your business to current customers and to develop interest withpotential customers.Greece Chamber members are invited to join us on Friday, November 20th,from 8 to 9am, in the Greece Chamber of Commerce Conference Room for anoverview of the wide range of promotional opportunities available to you.For more information or to register for this seminar, visit www.GreeceChamber.org or by contacting the Greece Chamber office at 227-7272.
Friday, November 20th • 8 to 9amGreece Chamber of Commerce Conference Room 2496
W. Ridge Road, Suite 202Presenter: Terry Hogan, Greece Chamber of Commerce
Cost: FREE
PROMOTIONALOPPORTUNITIESORIENTATION
OPENENROLLMENTfor Excellus andMVP Healthcarewill be here beforeyou know it...January 2010.
SavetheDate…
To better assist youwith any questions,MVP and Excelluswill be here at theGreece Chamber ofCommerce on
Thursday, December10th from 2-6pm.Call Chris Sortinoat 585-227-7272
for more information.
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Ridgewood Med-Peds, located at 3101 West Ridge Road in thetown of Greece, offers medical services to patients from infancyto geriatrics in a family oriented practice setting. Four of the fivedoctors on staff are Board Certified in Pediatrics and InternalMedicine. John Chamberlain, MD originally opened the office in1981.Richard Sullivan, MD became part of the team in 1982, followedby Lisa Smith, MD in 1999, Kristi Cowell, MD in 2007, and in 2008
Susan Kindel, MD. Robin Gallob, RN, MS, a Pediatric NursePractitioner is also part of the Ridgewood Med-Peds staff.A native of Connecticut, Susan Kindel, MD, was anundergraduate at Virginia Tech, attended medical school at theUniversity of Connecticut, and completed her residency at theUniversity of Rochester.Dr. Kindel’s four years of residency training was done under thesupervision of Dr. John Chamberlain, MD. “I was originallyplanning on working at the University of Rochester for a year orso after my residency and then moving back to New England,”says Dr. Kindel. “Ridgewood Med-Peds already had four doctorson staff which was typically the norm for them.
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Business Category: PhysiciansNumber of Employees: 28 employeesYears in Business: Opened in 1981Address: 3101 West Ridge Road, Greece, NY 14626Telephone: 585-225-1700Website: http://www.ridgewoodmed.com/Home.html
RIDGEWOOD MED-PEDS
When they found out that I had decided to remain in the area they offeredme a job.” Dr. Kindel, is one of the physicians on staff that is BoardCertified in both Pediatrics and Internal Medicine. She likes the fact thatshe is able to treat patients of all ages. “It is nice to be able to treat multigenerations of families,” remarks Dr. Kindel. “I am very fond of the staffat Ridgewood Med-Peds. Dr. Chamberlain and Dr. Sullivan have beenaround for a very long time and are very active in the community. I alsoplan to become much more community involved.” Dr. Kindel is a memberof the American College of Physicians.Dr. Susan Kindel, MD just recently married. Her husband is from theRochester area and she has found that there is a lot that she likes aboutliving in this community. “There are a lot of things to do here,” commentsSusan. “I really like the arts and culture that this area has to offer. Someof my hobbies are kayaking, running, skiing, and playing soccer so I findthe change of seasons to be very enjoyable.”Preventive healthcare services are readily available for illnesses, injuryprevention and treatment in biologic, behavioral and social areas. Healthylifestyles, diet and exercise in addition to traditional medical treatmentsare emphasized at Ridgewood Med-Peds.If you are new to the area and looking for a doctor or considering findinga new doctor remember that Ridgewood Med-Peds offers a broad rangeof experience with physicians that have more than twenty-five years ofexperience to those physicians that have just recently finished theirtraining. Call them at 585-225-1700. Be sure to tell them that you saw theirspotlight in The Informer.—Terry Hogan, Office & Communications Director
Ridgewood Med-Peds, located at3101 West Ridge Road in Greece, NY
Call Sue Edgettfor more informationon our committees.
Call 227.7272 or email her [email protected]
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POINTER FROM A PRO—“Anyone interested in entering the medical field will find that itis very rewarding.”
—Susan Kindel, MD
The Rochester Marriott Airport Hotel is the perfect destinationwhether you are looking for upscale accommodations, an invitingrestaurant serving locally infused cuisine or a unique venue to holda wedding reception or event.After undergoing a $12 million renovation in 2007, the RochesterMarriott Airport Hotel is completely redesigned. The 7 floor hoteloffers 210 guest rooms and 2 luxury suites including plush bedding,
a 42” flat panel television and large desk area. Stay connected withcomplimentary wireless Internet access in your guest room as wellas throughout the entire hotel. The hotel is 100% smoke free.The Rochester Marriott Airport Hotel has 7 meeting rooms and over5,500 square feet of meeting space ideal for large events or smallgatherings. Earn 10,000 Marriott Rewards Points by holding yournext meeting at the Rochester Marriott. For more information or toenroll in the rewards program, call the hotel directly or visit theirwebsite.
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Owner: EJ Del Monte CorporationBusiness Category: Hotels/Motels/Bed & BreakfastsContact: Rene MadaraNumber of Employees: 150 employeesYears in Business: 30 yearsTelephone: 585-225-6880Website: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/rocap-rochester-airport-marriott/
THE ROCHESTER MARRIOTTAIRPORT HOTEL
Savor the new menu at EJ’s Restaurant located in the hotel, open forbreakfast, lunch and dinner. EJ’s is far from your average ‘hotel restaurant’.Led by executive chef Matt O’Connor, EJ’s serves American cuisine with atwist. Chef O’Connor inspires the menu and culinary team with his creativeapproach and experience. After graduating from the Culinary Institute, ChefO’Connor worked at several upscale hotels and restaurants in Washington,DC. “He brings a great energy to the kitchen and contemporary style to ourfood” remarks Rene Madara, Director of Events. Images Lounge, also locatedat the hotel offers a contemporary setting for cocktails and a light menu.The romantic Escape Package offered by the Rochester Marriott is the perfectretreat whether you are traveling from a far or live just around the block. Thispackage includes a luxurious guest room, dinner for two in EJ’s Restaurant,champagne in your room and breakfast the next morning.The Rochester Marriott Airport has recently been awarded #1 in guestsatisfaction scores from Marriott International. This is an immenseachievement considering there are over 330 Marriott hotels throughout NorthAmerica. The award is based on guest completed surveys.“We enjoy the relationships that we hold in our community” comments Rene.“We are members of both the Greece Chamber of Commerce and theRochester Business Alliance.”The Rochester Marriott Airport Hotel can accommodate you for your nextmeeting, event, hotel stay or dining experience. Call them at 585.225.6880 orvisit marriott.com/ROCAP and be sure to tell them that you saw their spotlightin The Informer!—Terry Hogan, Office & Communications Director
Luxurious guest room at theRochester Marriott Hotel, located at
1890 West Ridge Road in Greece, NY.
POINTER FROM A PRO—“We have a distinctive culture at the Rochester Marriott AirportHotel. We share common values and goals and work together asone team. With our spirit to serve we take care of our associatesso they are better able to take care of our guests. We also believethat we need to take care of each other. In turn, that standard ofcaring reflects when serving our guests.”
—Rene Madara, Director of Eventsat the Rochester Marriott Airport Hotel
The Greece Chamber of Commerce today announced six local businesseshave been selected as finalists in their first Small Business of the YearAward. The Award will be handed out at a special luncheon on November19th and is being sponsored by Genesee Regional Bank and theDemocrat & Chronicle.The finalists for this prestigious award include: Advanced HearingCenters, Deborah L. Fox, DDS, P.C., MASCOT, Inc., Rockcastle Florist,Solutions Studio & Spa and West Fire Systems, Inc. “We were absolutelythrilled with the quality of businesses that went through the nominationprocess,” said Jodie A. Perry, President & CEO of the Greece Chamber.“Each of our finalists is an example of what a successful small businessshould strive for, whether it is in the way they treat their employees or theservice they provide to their customers.”
The finalists were chosen from a group of semi-finalists including: Caringfor Cats, Chatfield Engineers, Christie Carpets, Crescent BeachRestaurant, Lytespeed Computers, McDonald’s of Greece, NHArchitecture, Ridgeway Sunoco and Services for Seniors.The award luncheon will be held on Thursday, November 19 from11:45am-1:15pm at Ridgemont Country Club. Tickets may be purchasedfor $20, but reservations are required. Sponsorship packages are alsoavailable. Call the Chamber office at 227-7272 or visit their website atwww.GreeceChamber.org for more information.The Greece Chamber of Commerce is the largest suburban Chamber ofCommerce in Monroe County. They provide benefits, networking andpromotional opportunities to businesses to help them succeed.
FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FORSMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR IN GREECE
Leadership Greece class membersand steering committee membersmet for a tour of the Town ofGreece on Friday, October 9th.They began the day at the GreeceHistorical Society (pictured here)and then traveled to many otherlocations such as the D&C printingfacility, Junction Lock, Braddock’sBay, and the ShoremontTreatment Facility of the MCWA.Pictured from left (front row):Serena Barry, Kim Graham. (2ndRow): Carolyn Stiffler, ChristineRoman, Sharon Quataert. (BackRow): Dan Heburg, Lori Shamp,Dave Karpowich, Jodie Perry,Brenda Spratt, Craig Papke.
LEADERSHIP Greece...
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Ridgewood Med-Peds, located at 3101 West Ridge Road in thetown of Greece, offers medical services to patients from infancyto geriatrics in a family oriented practice setting. Four of the fivedoctors on staff are Board Certified in Pediatrics and InternalMedicine. John Chamberlain, MD originally opened the office in1981.Richard Sullivan, MD became part of the team in 1982, followedby Lisa Smith, MD in 1999, Kristi Cowell, MD in 2007, and in 2008
Susan Kindel, MD. Robin Gallob, RN, MS, a Pediatric NursePractitioner is also part of the Ridgewood Med-Peds staff.A native of Connecticut, Susan Kindel, MD, was anundergraduate at Virginia Tech, attended medical school at theUniversity of Connecticut, and completed her residency at theUniversity of Rochester.Dr. Kindel’s four years of residency training was done under thesupervision of Dr. John Chamberlain, MD. “I was originallyplanning on working at the University of Rochester for a year orso after my residency and then moving back to New England,”says Dr. Kindel. “Ridgewood Med-Peds already had four doctorson staff which was typically the norm for them.
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Business Category: PhysiciansNumber of Employees: 28 employeesYears in Business: Opened in 1981Address: 3101 West Ridge Road, Greece, NY 14626Telephone: 585-225-1700Website: http://www.ridgewoodmed.com/Home.html
RIDGEWOOD MED-PEDS
When they found out that I had decided to remain in the area they offeredme a job.” Dr. Kindel, is one of the physicians on staff that is BoardCertified in both Pediatrics and Internal Medicine. She likes the fact thatshe is able to treat patients of all ages. “It is nice to be able to treat multigenerations of families,” remarks Dr. Kindel. “I am very fond of the staffat Ridgewood Med-Peds. Dr. Chamberlain and Dr. Sullivan have beenaround for a very long time and are very active in the community. I alsoplan to become much more community involved.” Dr. Kindel is a memberof the American College of Physicians.Dr. Susan Kindel, MD just recently married. Her husband is from theRochester area and she has found that there is a lot that she likes aboutliving in this community. “There are a lot of things to do here,” commentsSusan. “I really like the arts and culture that this area has to offer. Someof my hobbies are kayaking, running, skiing, and playing soccer so I findthe change of seasons to be very enjoyable.”Preventive healthcare services are readily available for illnesses, injuryprevention and treatment in biologic, behavioral and social areas. Healthylifestyles, diet and exercise in addition to traditional medical treatmentsare emphasized at Ridgewood Med-Peds.If you are new to the area and looking for a doctor or considering findinga new doctor remember that Ridgewood Med-Peds offers a broad rangeof experience with physicians that have more than twenty-five years ofexperience to those physicians that have just recently finished theirtraining. Call them at 585-225-1700. Be sure to tell them that you saw theirspotlight in The Informer.—Terry Hogan, Office & Communications Director
Ridgewood Med-Peds, located at3101 West Ridge Road in Greece, NY
Call Sue Edgettfor more informationon our committees.
Call 227.7272 or email her [email protected]
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INVOLVED IN THEGREECE CHAMBER?
POINTER FROM A PRO—“Anyone interested in entering the medical field will find that itis very rewarding.”
—Susan Kindel, MD
The Rochester Marriott Airport Hotel is the perfect destinationwhether you are looking for upscale accommodations, an invitingrestaurant serving locally infused cuisine or a unique venue to holda wedding reception or event.After undergoing a $12 million renovation in 2007, the RochesterMarriott Airport Hotel is completely redesigned. The 7 floor hoteloffers 210 guest rooms and 2 luxury suites including plush bedding,
a 42” flat panel television and large desk area. Stay connected withcomplimentary wireless Internet access in your guest room as wellas throughout the entire hotel. The hotel is 100% smoke free.The Rochester Marriott Airport Hotel has 7 meeting rooms and over5,500 square feet of meeting space ideal for large events or smallgatherings. Earn 10,000 Marriott Rewards Points by holding yournext meeting at the Rochester Marriott. For more information or toenroll in the rewards program, call the hotel directly or visit theirwebsite.
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Owner: EJ Del Monte CorporationBusiness Category: Hotels/Motels/Bed & BreakfastsContact: Rene MadaraNumber of Employees: 150 employeesYears in Business: 30 yearsTelephone: 585-225-6880Website: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/rocap-rochester-airport-marriott/
THE ROCHESTER MARRIOTTAIRPORT HOTEL
Savor the new menu at EJ’s Restaurant located in the hotel, open forbreakfast, lunch and dinner. EJ’s is far from your average ‘hotel restaurant’.Led by executive chef Matt O’Connor, EJ’s serves American cuisine with atwist. Chef O’Connor inspires the menu and culinary team with his creativeapproach and experience. After graduating from the Culinary Institute, ChefO’Connor worked at several upscale hotels and restaurants in Washington,DC. “He brings a great energy to the kitchen and contemporary style to ourfood” remarks Rene Madara, Director of Events. Images Lounge, also locatedat the hotel offers a contemporary setting for cocktails and a light menu.The romantic Escape Package offered by the Rochester Marriott is the perfectretreat whether you are traveling from a far or live just around the block. Thispackage includes a luxurious guest room, dinner for two in EJ’s Restaurant,champagne in your room and breakfast the next morning.The Rochester Marriott Airport has recently been awarded #1 in guestsatisfaction scores from Marriott International. This is an immenseachievement considering there are over 330 Marriott hotels throughout NorthAmerica. The award is based on guest completed surveys.“We enjoy the relationships that we hold in our community” comments Rene.“We are members of both the Greece Chamber of Commerce and theRochester Business Alliance.”The Rochester Marriott Airport Hotel can accommodate you for your nextmeeting, event, hotel stay or dining experience. Call them at 585.225.6880 orvisit marriott.com/ROCAP and be sure to tell them that you saw their spotlightin The Informer!—Terry Hogan, Office & Communications Director
Luxurious guest room at theRochester Marriott Hotel, located at
1890 West Ridge Road in Greece, NY.
POINTER FROM A PRO—“We have a distinctive culture at the Rochester Marriott AirportHotel. We share common values and goals and work together asone team. With our spirit to serve we take care of our associatesso they are better able to take care of our guests. We also believethat we need to take care of each other. In turn, that standard ofcaring reflects when serving our guests.”
—Rene Madara, Director of Eventsat the Rochester Marriott Airport Hotel
The Greece Chamber of Commerce today announced six local businesseshave been selected as finalists in their first Small Business of the YearAward. The Award will be handed out at a special luncheon on November19th and is being sponsored by Genesee Regional Bank and theDemocrat & Chronicle.The finalists for this prestigious award include: Advanced HearingCenters, Deborah L. Fox, DDS, P.C., MASCOT, Inc., Rockcastle Florist,Solutions Studio & Spa and West Fire Systems, Inc. “We were absolutelythrilled with the quality of businesses that went through the nominationprocess,” said Jodie A. Perry, President & CEO of the Greece Chamber.“Each of our finalists is an example of what a successful small businessshould strive for, whether it is in the way they treat their employees or theservice they provide to their customers.”
The finalists were chosen from a group of semi-finalists including: Caringfor Cats, Chatfield Engineers, Christie Carpets, Crescent BeachRestaurant, Lytespeed Computers, McDonald’s of Greece, NHArchitecture, Ridgeway Sunoco and Services for Seniors.The award luncheon will be held on Thursday, November 19 from11:45am-1:15pm at Ridgemont Country Club. Tickets may be purchasedfor $20, but reservations are required. Sponsorship packages are alsoavailable. Call the Chamber office at 227-7272 or visit their website atwww.GreeceChamber.org for more information.The Greece Chamber of Commerce is the largest suburban Chamber ofCommerce in Monroe County. They provide benefits, networking andpromotional opportunities to businesses to help them succeed.
FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FORSMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR IN GREECE
Leadership Greece class membersand steering committee membersmet for a tour of the Town ofGreece on Friday, October 9th.They began the day at the GreeceHistorical Society (pictured here)and then traveled to many otherlocations such as the D&C printingfacility, Junction Lock, Braddock’sBay, and the ShoremontTreatment Facility of the MCWA.Pictured from left (front row):Serena Barry, Kim Graham. (2ndRow): Carolyn Stiffler, ChristineRoman, Sharon Quataert. (BackRow): Dan Heburg, Lori Shamp,Dave Karpowich, Jodie Perry,Brenda Spratt, Craig Papke.
LEADERSHIP Greece...
Businesses are rapidlymoving to VoIP for theirphone service. This plainEnglish session will equipyou with everything youneed to know in order tomake an informed decision,including the potentialpitfalls and additional costs.Tech Tuesdays, a monthlysegment of the GreeceChamber’s Small BusinessSuccess Series, is designedto teach you the essentialsof today’s technology andhow to use it to help in yourbusiness’s success. Tech Tuesdays are held thefirst Tuesday of everymonth in the GreeceChamber ConferenceRoom, covering a variety of
technology-related topics.For more information or toregister for this seminar,visit www.GreeceChamber.org or by contacting theGreece Chamber office at227-7272.Date: Tuesday, December 1Time: 7:30-9amLocation: Greece ChamberConference Room, 2496 W.Ridge Rd., Suite 202Presenters: Adrian Zannin,The PCA GroupPresenting Sponsor: AT&TCost: $20 for GreeceChamber Member Invest-ors, $35 for Non-Membersand Guests. Price includeslunch
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N E WB U S I N E S SM E M B E R S
As of October 23, 2009
R E N E W I N G M E M B E R S
As of October 21, 2009
AAA West & Central-DriverImprovement Program
American Red Cross
ATB Staffing Services
Atria - Greece
AveryPC and Home Theater
Blue ShiftTechnologies
Cathey Manley & Associates
Copier Essentials
David Gratzer, C.I.C.T.
Eric Benson, DDS
Gateway Energy Services
Greece ResidentsAssisting Stray Pets
Hamilton ManorNursing Home
Holy Hands Cleaning
Latta Road Nursing Home
Lawrence Associates Agency
Mark Palazzolo
Michael J. CoughlinPainting
Millennium Printing & Graphics
Minuteman Press
Northland Systems,Inc.
Pearl VideoProductions
Platinum Development
Robert Malinoff, O.D.
Robnson Mall
Shuey Associates
Summer Wind YachtCharters LLC
Switzer BusinessSolutions, LLC
TPA Physics ConsultingServices, Inc.
Williams & SonHeating Contractors,Inc.
T H A N K Y O U F O R Y O U R S U P P O R T !
Small Business Success Series
This interactive presentation will review how companies canposition themselves for GREATNESS through providing ValueAdded Services. Often times, it is the little things that takeorganizations from good to great, and most times, those littlethings are right in front of them.The seminar is one of in a series being offered this year in theOwners & Managers Training Track as part of this year’s SmallBusiness Success Series.For more information or to register for this seminar, visit ourwebsite at www.GreeceChamber.org or by contacting the GreeceChamber office at 227-7272.
Small Business Success Series
Thursday, November 19th • 7:30 to 9am
Greece Chamber of Commerce Conference Room 2496 W. Ridge Road, Suite 202
Presenter: Paul Chatfield, Chatfield Engineers, P.C.Presenting Sponsor: AT&T
Track Sponsor: Bidders Guide PublicationsCost: $20 for Greece Chamber Member Investors
$35 for Non-Members and GuestsPrice includes Continental Breakfast
AUTOMOTIVESERVICESPro-Tech AutomotiveLarry McEntee, Owner3167 Dewey AvenueRochester, NY 14616(585) 663-4980 Fax: (585) 663-5229HEATING & AIRCONDITIONINGVan Hook ServiceCompanyThomas Devine,Commercial Account Manager76 Seneca AvenueRochester, NY 14621(585) 254-4375 Fax: (585) 254-0744www.vanhookservice.comIDENTIFICATIONSERVICESTenant InfoCarol Martin260 Ripplewood DriveRochester, NY 14616(585) 254-6062 Fax: (585) 254-6062
LAWN CARE &LANDSCAPINGVeltzies LandscapingEnterpriseStephen Veltz, Owner78 Almay RoadRochester, NY 14616(585) 865-9791MEDICALA Little of This and A Little of ThatChristine Dulen, Owner1296 Maiden LaneRochester, NY 14626(585) 453-0065 Fax: (585) 453-0065POTTERY STUDIOGlaze and GlassElizabeth Tantalo1742 Long Pond RoadRochester, NY 14606(585) 426-1221RESTAURANTS/DELICATESSENSBella Pasta CaféDan, Randy & BruceConnor, Owners2846 West Ridge RoadRochester, NY 14626(585) 340-6100 Fax: (585) 340-6142
RESTAURANTS/DELICATESSENSNorth Greece Grocery & Deli, Inc.David Cashion,President502 Long Pond RoadRochester, NY 14612(585) 355-4660TAX RETURNPREPARATIONErb & Harzynski Tax & Investment GroupConnie DiNicola, ClientRelations Manager1246 Long Pond RoadRochester, NY 14626(585) 720-0730 Fax: (585) 720-1301VIDEO &MULTIMEDIAPRODUCTIONPearl Video ProductionsAnn Pearlman171 Frisbee Hill RoadHilton, NY 14468(585) 392-1566 Fax: (585) 392-1566
TECH TUESDAY“VoIP Facts and Fiction”
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRACK
“Value Added Services: From Good to Great!”
This will be a hands-on interactive workshop covering online ads,social networking, tracking leads and much more!The seminar is one of in a series being offered this year in theOwners & Managers Training Track as part of this year’s SmallBusiness Success Series.For more information or to register for this seminar, visit ourwebsite at www.GreeceChamber.org or by contacting the GreeceChamber office at 227-7272.
Small Business Success Series
Tuesday, December 8th • 11:45am to 1pm
Greece Chamber of Commerce Conference Room 2496 W. Ridge Road, Suite 202
Presenter: Al Katawazi, Blue Shift Technologies, Inc.Presenting Sponsor: AT&T
Track Sponsor: USA Payroll, Inc.Cost: $20 for Greece Chamber Member Investors
$35 for Non-Members and GuestsPrice includes Light Lunch
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRACK“Increasing Sales Using
Internet Marketing”
Whether your business is well-established or a recent start-up…whether yousell products or services…promotion is the art of making customers aware ofand developing their need or want for your products or services. The GreeceChamber of Commerce offers its members a wide variety of opportunities topromote your business to current customers and to develop interest withpotential customers.Greece Chamber members are invited to join us on Friday, November 20th,from 8 to 9am, in the Greece Chamber of Commerce Conference Room for anoverview of the wide range of promotional opportunities available to you.For more information or to register for this seminar, visit www.GreeceChamber.org or by contacting the Greece Chamber office at 227-7272.
Friday, November 20th • 8 to 9am
Greece Chamber of Commerce Conference Room 2496 W. Ridge Road, Suite 202
Presenter: Terry Hogan, Greece Chamber of CommerceCost: FREE
PROMOTIONALOPPORTUNITIES
ORIENTATION
OPENENROLLMENT
for Excellus andMVP Healthcarewill be here before
you know it..December 2009.
Save the Date…
To better assist youwith any questions,MVP and Excellus will be here at the
Greece Chamber ofCommerce on
Thursday, December10th from 2-6pm.
Call Chris Sortino at 585-227-7272
for more information.
BOARD of DIRECTORS
Chairman: Al MeilutisVice Chair: Paul ChatfieldTreasurer: Del SmithSecretary: Debra WalkerImmediate Past Chair: Kyle Van PutteSteven AchramovitchChrissy AndrewsCheryl Ann BilskiDeb CaseJames Cummings IIIDonald Felter Jr.Doug HallJames HoffordJim Iovino Jr.Michael MasielloJeffrey McCannKirk MorrisTodd Schirmer
COMMITTEE CHAIRSAnnual Awards Banquet: Debra WalkerErie Canal: Cheryl Ann BilskiAmbassador: Chrissy Andrews/Phil HurwitzPublic Relations: TBARace on the Ridge: Melanie FazioDewey Avenue Roundtable: Paul ChatfieldYouth Hall of Fame: Ralph DeStephano
GREECE CHAMBERCHARITABLE FOUNDATIONBOARD OF DIRECTORS
President: Dan RichardsonVice President: Jodie PerryTreasurer: P. Robert FoxSecretary: Raymond DiRaddoGilbert CooperJoan KorschAnne LoriaWilliam SelkeKyle Van PutteEugene WelchAl Meilutis
STAFFPresident/CEO: Jodie A. PerryMembership and Events Director: Sue EdgettFinance and Benefits Director: Chris SortinoOffice and CommunicationsDirector: Terry Hogan
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INTERESTED IN BECOMING AGREECE CHAMBER MEMBER?CONTACT SUE EDGETT at 585.227.7272
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BUSINESS MATTERS
When I got into the Chamber of Commerce profession Iknew that it would provide some great opportunities. I’vehad the privilege of attending some first-rate conferencesand hear from well-known speakers and presenters.However, this last year I’ve had the opportunity to travel totwo unique destinations and get a bit of a differentperspective on life.In March, I went with some of our members on an 8 day tourof China. It was a fabulous trip and a chance to see a reallydeveloping part of our world. We spent time in Beijing,Shanghai, Hangzhou and Suzhou. Combined, these citieshave a population of 50 million people!!! I cannot conveythe amount of building and development we observed there.We passed literally hundreds of cranes during our tours ofthese cities and saw rows of factories.Whether you are supportive of outsourcing or not, it isimportant to recognize what exists elsewhere. There are wellover a billion people living in China and they need jobs tosurvive. Good or bad, the Chinese have been very successfulat bringing companies into their country to provide jobs. Theworld has changed with the onset of globalization (read TheWorld is Flat by Thomas Friedman for more on that). Ourcountry must not only recognize what is happeningelsewhere but also pay attention to it.Last month, I went with 50+ other Rochesterians on a tourof Egypt. It was another exotic locale with a fascinatinghistory. We spent time in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan and hadthe chance to take a cruise down the Nile River. We sawmany of the highlights of ancient Egypt including thePyramids of Giza, the Temple of Karnak, The Valley of theKings and Abu Simbel. I was absolutely astounded at howmuch of these places still remain even after thousands ofyears have passed.
We arrivedin Egypt onthe heels oftheRamadanholidayand what afascinatingtime to bethere! The streets of Cairo were alive well into the night withfolks celebrating the breaking of the fast and then theFestival of Eid. I found the Egyptian people to be very warmand welcoming. In fact, I had a couple different experienceswhere they went out of their way to ensure our needs weremet. Though our cultures are very different there are somesimilarities: Coca-Cola &McDonald’s being just a couple ofthose!In both countries as foreigners we were very interesting tothe locals. In fact in China, as we snapped pictures of theamazing sights, we were often asked to be in photos withthe Chinese themselves!On both of these trips, the folks that I traveled with were adelight to spend time with. An unexpected benefit was theopportunity to network with them and get to know them a bitbetter. They came from all backgrounds and professions andmade my traveling time all the more interesting.It has been an unexpected delight to see these places andexperience the similarities and differences between ourcultures. I hope you’ll consider joining us on one of ourupcoming trips.
—Jodie A. Perry, IOMGreece Chamber of Commerce President/CEO
BY JODIE A. PERRY, IOM
NOVEMBER11/12 Thursday: Grand Opening and RibbonCutting Ceremony for Monroe Pharmacy, located inMonroe Oxygen & Medical Equipment, 2672 WestRidge Road. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 5pm.Open House 5-7pm11/13 Friday: Leadership Greece, 8:30am-4pm11/16 Monday: Mega Mixer, presented by theRochester Area Chambers of Commerce. 5-7pm,Rochester Marriott Airport Hotel, 1890 West RidgeRoad. Contact the Chamber office for more details11/17 Tuesday: Board of Directors meeting, 7:30am11/18 Wednesday: Race on the Ridge 5K PlanningCommittee meeting, 8am11/19 Thursday: Small Business Success Series.“Value Added Services: From Good to Great!”presented by Paul Chatfield, PS, ChatfieldEngineers, P.C., 7:30am-9am, Greece ChamberConference Room, Suite 202, 2496 West RidgeRoad. Presenting Sponsor: AT&T. Track Sponsor:Bidders Guide Publications11/19 Thursday: Small Business of the Year Award
Luncheon, 11:45am-1:15pm, Ridgemont CountryClub, 3717 West Ridge Road. Presenting Sponsor:Genesee Regional Bank. Media Sponsor: Democrat& Chronicle11/20 Friday: Greece Chamber PromotionalOpportunities Orientation. 8-9am, Greece ChamberConference Room, 2496 West Ridge Road, Suite202. Learn about the many opportunities availableto promote your business through the GreeceChamber. Register online or contact the Chamberoffice for more details11/23 Monday: Grand Opening and Ribbon CuttingCeremony for Glaze and Glass, 1742 Long PondRoad. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 2pm. Open House2-4pm11/24 Tuesday: Canal Committee meeting, 8am11/25 Wednesday: Ambassadors meeting, 8amDECEMBER12/1 Tuesday: Small Business Success Series. TechTuesday. “VoIP Facts and Fiction,” presented byAdrian Zannin, The PCA Group. 7:30-9am, GreeceChamber Conference Room, Suite 202, 2496 WestCONTINUED on PAGE 7...
Every year, on the third Thursday of November, smokersacross the nation take part in the American Cancer Society’sGreat American Smokeout® by smoking less or quitting forthe day on the third Thursday of November. The eventchallenges people to stop using tobacco and helps makepeople aware of the many tools they can use to quit forgood.In many towns and communities, local volunteers supportquitters, publicize the event, and press for laws that controltobacco use and discourage teenagers from starting.Research shows that smokers are most successful in kickingthe habit when they have some means of support, such as:• nicotine replacement products• counseling• stop-smoking groups• telephone smoking cessation hotlines• prescription medicine to lessen cravings• guide books• encouragement and support from friendsand family members
Using 2 or more of these measures to help you quit worksbetter than using any one of them alone. For example, somepeople use a prescription medicine along with nicotinereplacement. Other people may use as many as 3 or 4 of theother measures listed above.Telephone stop smoking hotlines are an easy-to-useresource. And as of 2008, they are available in all 50 states.Call 1-800-ACS-2345 (1-800-227-2345) to find telephonecounseling or other support in your area.
Support is out there,but the most recentinformation suggeststhat fewer than 1 in 4smokers reportshaving tried any of ther e c o m m e n d e dtherapies during his orher last quit attempt.The Smokeout hashelped bring aboutdramatic changes inAmericans' attitudesabout smoking. These changes have led to communityprograms and smoke-free laws that are now saving lives inmany states. Annual Smokeouts began in the 1970s whensmoking and secondhand smoke were commonplace.The idea for the Great American Smokeout grew out of a1974 event. Lynn R. Smith, editor of the Moticello Times inMinnesota, spearheaded the state's first D-Day, or Don'tSmoke Day. The idea may have been inspired by Arthur P.Mullaney of Randolph, Massachusetts. Three years earlier,Mullaney asked people to give up cigarettes for a day anddonate the money they would have spent on cigarettes to ahigh school scholarship fund.The idea caught on, and on November 18, 1976, theCalifornia Division of the American Cancer Societysuccessfully got nearly 1 million smokers to quit for the day.That California event marked the first Smokeout, and theSociety took it nationwide in 1977.Article from American Cancer Society Website
C H A M B E RC H AT. . .
Great American Smokeout
CALENDARCONTINUED from PAGE 2...Ridge Road. Presenting Sponsor:AT&T12/4 Friday: First Friday Networking,7:30-8:30am, hosted by Fast-FixJewelry & Watch Repair, 400 GreeceRidge Center, The Mall at GreeceRidge, corridor between Macy’s andthe Food Court12/8 Tuesday: Canal Committeemeeting, 8am12/8 Tuesday: Small BusinessSuccess Series. “Increasing SalesUsing Internet Marketing,”presented by Al Katawazi, Blue ShiftTechnologies, Inc. 11:45am-1:15pm,Greece Chamber Conference Room,Suite 202, 2496 West Ridge Road.Presenting Sponsor: AT&T. TrackSponsor: USA Payroll12/9 Wednesday: Public RelationsCommittee meeting, 8am12/10 Thursday: Health InsuranceOpen Enrollment InformationSession. Greece ChamberConference Room, 2496 West RidgeRoad, Suite 202. With reps fromExcellus Blue Cross/Blue Shield andMVP. Contact Chris Sortino to makeappointments.Reservations are requested for allChamber luncheons and events; call 227-7272 to make reservations. All committeemeetings and training sessions, unlessotherwise noted, will take place in theGreece Chamber’s Conference Room at2496 West Ridge Road, Suite 202. If youare interested in one of our many activecommittees or you would like to gainmore exposure for your business, pleasecall us at the Chamber.
First Friday Networking is held monthly to giveGreece Chamber members and guests theopportunity to network with one another andbuild new contacts to grow their businesses.The event is hosted by Chamber members,giving you the opportunity to learn more aboutother businesses in the Greece area.The December First Friday Networking will behosted by Fast-Fix Jewelry & Watch Repair,400 Greece Ridge Center Drive in The Mall atGreece Ridge, in the corridor between Macyʼsand the Food Court. For more information,visit www.GreeceChamber.org or call theChamber offices at 227-7272.
DecemberFirst FridayNetworking
Date: Friday, December 4Time: 7:30 to 8:30amHost:Fast-Fix Jewelry & Watch RepairLocation:400 Greece Ridge Center DriveIn The Mall at Greece RidgeCorridor between Macyʼs and Food CourtCost: Free for all attendees
The Rochester Area Chambersof Commerce invite you to jointhem for a productive and funnight of networking withbusinesses from around theRochester area. Hors d’oeuvreswill be served and a cash barwill be available.The event will be held at theRochester Airport MarriottHotel, 1890 West Ridge Road.The cost is $10/ChamberMembers and $25 for Non-Members.Reservations can be made
online at www.rochesterbusinessalliance.com or by callingthe Rochester Business Alli-ance at (585) 244-1800.Be sure to bring your businesscards and we hope to see youthere!Date: Monday, November 16thTime: 5-7pmLocation: Marriott Airport Hotel1890 West Ridge RoadCost: $10 for Greece ChamberMember Investors, $20 forNon-Members
NovemberMEGA MIXERNETWORKING
Participating Chambers: Brighton Chamber of Commerce,Churchville-Riga Chamber of Commerce, East RochesterChamber of Commerce, Fairport-Perinton Chamber ofCommerce, Gates-Chili Chamber of Commerce, GreeceChamber of Commerce, Henrietta Chamber of Commerce,Hilton-Parma Chamber of Commerce, Irondequoit Chamber ofCommerce, Penfield Chamber of Commerce, RochesterBusiness Alliance, Victor Chamber of Commerce and WebsterChamber of Commerce
THE INFORMER
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NOVEMBER 11, 2009
visit our website at www.GreeceChamber.org
2496 West Ridge Road • Suite 201 • Greece, NY 14626-3053585.227.7272 • fax 585.227.7275 • www.GreeceChamber.org
MISSION STATEMENTTo Enhance the Business and Economic Vitality of the Greece Community
ur community, it is where we live, work, and play. It iswhere we raise our children and send them to school. Thecommunity in which we live is one of the largest
determining factors in creating good quality of life for our families,friends, neighbors, and ourselves.
The Greece Chamber of Commerce and its members realize theimportance of making our community a better place to live by beingsupportive of it, active within it and by giving back to it.
Non-profit organizations that include: the Greece Rotary Club,Greece KIWANIS Club, Two Doors Community Resource Center,the Greece Performing Arts Society, Greece Volunteer FireDepartments, Greece Volunteer Ambulance St. Joseph’s Villa, TwoDoors Community Resource Center, the Greece Historical Societyand Museum are just some of the community organizationsbelonging to the Greece Chamber of Commerce that continuallydevote time and effort to make our community a better place to workand live.
Greece Chamber member support doesn’t stop with Non-profitorganizations. Many of our profitable businesses give back to thecommunity through donations, fundraisers, sponsorships, and more.At the Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of NorthwestSavings Bank on Long Pond Road they donated $1,000 to theGreece Volunteer Ambulance. Bryant & Stratton College, The Mallat Greece Ridge, Five Star Bank, Buckmans Carwash, MonroeAmbulance, Verizon Wireless, Services for Seniors, as well as manyother Greece Chamber Members make the Race on the Ridge 5Kpossible through volunteerism and sponsorships. Wegmans FoodMarkets are very supportive of the community with sponsorships,gift cards and food donations for various events and more.
The annual Race on the Ridge 5k, sponsored by the Greece ChamberCharitable Foundation, was first held in 2008 to celebrate thecompletion of the Ridge Road Reconstruction project in Greece.2008 and 2009 Race on the Ridge 5k proceeds were split to benefitthe Greece Chamber Charitable Foundation and the Michael W.
Bliss Trust. The Greece Chamber Charitable Foundation wasfounded in 2002 and focuses on encouraging Greece economicdevelopment by providing financial assistance to those individualsor organizations who will promote business in Greece. In the fall of2008 the Foundation and the Greece Chamber of Commerce assistedthe Greece Central School District and The Young EntrepreneursAcademy, as they began their first full year partnership teachingentrepreneurial skills together at Greece Athena High School. Theprogram is now open to students from all four Greece High Schools.
The Greece Chamber of Commerce Erie Canal Committee helps toadd some family fun to the community. Last summer the committeehosted several Erie Canal day trips aboard the Rose Lummis, a 1953Mississippi River Boat. The response was overwhelming and wasenjoyed by all ages. The committee is now arranging two day trips,a “Day Trip to the Big Apple” and “Deck the Halls Seneca LakeWinery Tour.” The proceeds from the two day trips will benefit thepainting of a mural at Henpeck Park. The ever-so-popularGroundhog Day Festival, to be held on Saturday, January 30th,2010, in conjunction with the Town of Greece, is the GreeceChamber of Commerce Erie Canal Committee’s way of offeringsomething fun for all ages to the community and a great way to beatthe winter blahs. The festival is now going into its eighth year.
The Greece Chamber Youth Hall of Fame is now in its 19th year.This program is sponsored by the Greece Chamber of Commerce,the Town of Greece Youth Board, Greece Central School District,Rockcastle Florist, and a corporate sponsorship from JP MorganChase Bank. The Youth Hall of Fame Award Program affords theGreece community the opportunity to direct special attention tothose young people who have demonstrated exceptional personalgrowth and development through their contributions to thecommunity and outstanding achievements.
The Greece Chamber holds an annual Holiday Party with proceedsbenefitting various charities.
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The Greece Chamber of Commerce Civic Awards Banquet, the Chamber’s annual premiere eventhonors citizens and local businesses who have given so much to the community in a variety of waysand new this year is the Small Business of the Year Award, given by the Greece Chamber to a verydeserving small business within the community.
We are very fortunate to have so many members of the Greece Chamber and of the community thateveryday contribute to making Greece the wonderful place to work, attend school, raise a family, andlive in.
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At left: Owners Dan, Bruce and Randy Connor celebrated the GrandOpening of Bella Pasta Café, located at 2846 West Ridge Road in Greece,on October 19th with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House. NYSSenator Joe Robach and Greece Chamber President Jodie Perry wereon hand to help them cut the ribbon.
Northwest Savings Bank held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony andOpen House on October 14th to celebrate the Grand Opening oftheir new Greece branch, located at 860 Long Pond Road. NYSSenator Joe Robach, NYS Assemblyman Bill Reilich and GreeceTown Supervisor John Auberger joined Branch Manager ToddSchirmer, Chamber President Jodie Perry and representativesfrom Northwest Savings Bank in the ceremony.
Above: Harmony Place of St. Joseph’s Villa on October 23rd, St.Joseph’s Villa staff proudly cut the ribbon for Harmony Place of St.Joseph’s Villa, the first program in New York State to provide residentialtreatment exclusively for adolescents struggling with eating disorders.Harmony Place is located on the St. Joseph’s Villa campus on DeweyAvenue in Greece.
