September - Greece Chamber of Commerce
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September - Greece Chamber of Commerce
A D V E R T I S E I N T H I S N E W S L E T T E R ! C A L L 3 8 1 . 3 3 0 0 x 4 3 5 T O D AY ! THE page 8 SEPTEMBER 9, 2009 Inside this issue... 2 • Facebook, Linked In & Twitter...Oh My! by Jodie A. Perry • Calendar of Events 3 • First Friday Networking • New Members • Small Business Success Series • Greece Business Expo • Tech Tuesday 4 • Member Spotlight: Advanced Home Inspections · Metro Mattress Ribbon Cutting 5 • Member Spotlight: Ameriprise • 2009 Greece Community Volunteers Reception 6 • Renewing Members • Greece Chamber Member Orientation 7 • Chamber Chat: Quick Tips, Healthy Eating on a Budget • September Monthly Networking Luncheon visit our website at www.GreeceChamber.org INFORMER SEPTEMBER 9, 2009 MISSION STATEMENT To Enhance the Business and Economic Vitality of the Greece Community 2496 West Ridge Road • Suite 201 • Greece, NY 14626-3053 585.227.7272 • fax 585.227.7275 • www.GreeceChamber.org See the World with the Greece Chamber ake advantage of great travel opportunities coming your way with the Greece Chamber of Commerce. In March of this year, in conjunction with the Rochester Business Alliance, the Greece Chamber of Commerce offered its members, business leaders and the community an opportunity to travel to China. Due to the overwhelming response the Greece Chamber has lined up several more trips that many people only dream of taking and all at discounted group rates. The 9-day China trip featured stops in Beijing, Suzhou, Hangzhou, and Shanghai. This exciting trip gave travelers a chance to experience, first hand, Chinese culture and tour memorable sites, both modern and ancient. Fifty-three people have signed up for our upcoming trip to Egypt which will depart on September 18, 2009 and return on September 26th. Those joining us for the Discover Egypt trip can look forward to cruising the Nile on traditional feluccas, visiting the great Pyramids of Giza and their guardian Sphinx and the Cairo Museum. The trip will include a 5-day Nile cruise visiting Karnak and Luxor Temples, as well as a trip to Aswan where sightseers will visit the Aswan High Damn and its huge lake, the Temple of Philae and a visit to the botanical garden and many other sightseeing opportunities. The exotic destination of India is being offerd next. This 8-day trip will depart from JFK on January 12, 2010 and will include visits to Dehli, Jaipur and Agra. A visit to the Birla Temple, Fatehpur Sikri, the City Palace Museum, Itmad-ud-Dullah, the Taj Mahal, Ambar Palace, where tourists can enjoy an elephant ride. Travelers can attend a Gem-cutting & Polishing demonstration, experience the art of carpet weaving, block printing and turban wearing demonstration, a sightseeing tour of the massive Agra Fort, a marble craftsmanship demonstration are just a few of this trip’s highlights. For an additional fee a 6 day/5 night extension can be added giving travelers the opportunity to discover either the “Wonders of Nepal” or “Magical South India.” Join us for a free informational meeting on the India trip on Tuesday, September 15 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. If a cruise is more your style of travel the Greece Chamber of Commerce offered a Canada, New England cruise that will set sail in early September. Passengers of this cruise will visit New York City, Newport, Rhode Island, Boston, Massachusetts, Bar Harbor, Maine, Saint John, New Brunswick, Halifax, and Nova Scotia, all aboard the Caribbean Princess, through Princess Cruises. August 29 through September 5, 2010 to take advantage of an T Alaskan Cruise where travelers will begin their voyage in Seattle, Washington and from there visit Ketchikan and Skagway, Alaska, enjoy scenic cruising through Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska as well as stopping in Victoria, British Columbia. While aboard the ship enjoy pools and hot tubs, a gym and fitness area, nine-hole putting course, jogging track, shuffleboard, casino, world class art collection, gallery and auctions, 24-hour Internet service, and a library and writing room. For those that are looking to stay closer to home and enjoy some of the scenic beauty that exists right here in our own backyard think about trying one of our very popular Experience the Canal Erie Canal cruises aboard the 1953 Mississippi River Boat, the Rose Lummis. On Friday, September 25, 2009 a “Scenic Fall Day Cruise” will leave Henpeck Park (on Ridgeway Avenue just before Elmgrove Road) at 10am and return at approximately 5pm that afternoon. Passengers will cruise to Corn Hill Landing along the picturesque Erie Canal with the first point of interest being historic Junction Lock and then passing through the towns of Gates and Chili. From there it will be onto the City of Rochester docking at Corn Hill Landing for 2 hours of lunch and sightseeing on your own. On the return trip travelers aboard can enjoy a Wine Tasting with Mayers Lake Ontario Winery, all for just $49 p.p. On Saturday, September 26, 2009 also aboard the Rose Lummis, four 90 minute cruises will be offered also departing from Henpeck Park. Cruise times are as follows: Noon-Lunch Cruise that includes a box lunch, 2pm-Late Lunch Cruise that includes a box lunch, 4pm-Happy Hour Cruise that includes a Wine Tasting, cheese & crackers, and a 6pm-Evening Cruise with luscious desserts & coffee, with desserts provided by Priscilla’s Cookies & More LLC. Each 90 minute cruise is $25 p.p. Seating is limited and all Erie Canal Cruise reservations must be pre-paid. If you are interested in traveling to exotic destinations or just looking for something different to experience for a day be sure to call Chris Sortino at the Greece Chamber of Commerce for details and reservations at 227-7272 or email her at [email protected]. Be sure to watch for information at www.GreeceChamber.org, or in the Democrat & Chronicle and Greece Post newspapers for upcoming trips and events. —Terry Hogan, Greece Chamber of Commerce Office & Communications Director visit our website at www.GreeceChamber.org BUSINESS MATTERS BOARD of DIRECTORS Chairman: Al Meilutis Vice Chair: Paul Chatfield Treasurer: Del Smith Secretary: Debra Walker Immediate Past Chair: Kyle Van Putte Steven Achramovitch Chrissy Andrews Cheryl Ann Bilski Deb Case James Cummings III Donald Felter Doug Hall James Hofford Jim Iovino Jr. Michael Masiello Jeffrey McCann Kirk Morris Todd Schirmer COMMITTEE CHAIRS Annual Awards Banquet: Debra Walker Erie Canal: Cheryl Ann Bilski Ambassador: Chrissy Andrews/Phil Hurwitz Public Relations: TBA Race on the Ridge: Melanie Fazio Dewey Avenue Roundtable: Paul Chatfield Youth Hall of Fame: Ralph DeStephano GREECE CHAMBER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS President: Dan Richardson Vice President: Jodie Perry Treasurer: P. Robert Fox Secretary: Raymond DiRaddo Gilbert Cooper Joan Korsch Anne Loria William Selke Kyle Van Putte Eugene Welch Al Meilutis STAFF President/CEO: Jodie A. Perry Membership and Events Director: Sue Edgett Finance and Benefits Director: Chris Sortino Office and Communications Director: Terry Hogan INTERESTED IN BECOMING A GREECE CHAMBER MEMBER? CONTACT SUE EDGETT at 585.227.7272 page 2 SEPTEMBER 9, 2009 Facebook, Linked In & Twitter...Oh My! BY JODIE A. PERRY, IOM It seems like every few months there is a new computer application that is being unrolled to great acclaim. First it was MySpace, then Facebook followed by Linked In and now even the front page of the paper is reporting on Twitter outages! I’ve been talking with a lot of our members, and other professionals to glean their thoughts on this social media revolution. The responses have been interesting and wide-ranging. Some people are whole-heartedly embracing this new wave and have set up pages for themselves and their businesses on as many of these sites as possible. These people have tended to be in the “young professional” demographic—but not all of them! Others have been very skeptical of the whole movement and have stayed as far away as possible. And then there are those in the middle who have maybe dabbled around a bit but have not quite figured out what all the fuss is about. I recently returned from a national Chamber conference and social media was definitely the buzz term for the week. Any seminar that had those two magic words in the title was filled to capacity. Everyone is trying to figure out the same thing—“how in the world do we use these tools effectively?” The answer depends upon who you ask. I should note that in the interest of full disclosure the Greece Chamber has decided to jump in with both feet. You’ll not only find us on the big 3 but also our own dedicated, members-only site called “SuccessLink.” Join us, become a fan, tweet to us…you can contact us in a myriad of ways and also connect with your fellow Chamber members. I am hardly an expert on social media but here are a few tips that I have managed to pick up from listening and researching this phenomenon. First, use social media as a way to have a conversation with your customers. Marketers all over the world are scrambling to adapt to this new twoway opportunity. Use it to your full advantage. For an excellent example on how to do this, check out the Van Putte Gardens page on Facebook! Second, think of social media as a wonderful and inexpensive way to reaffirm your brand. We have been twittering for a month now and I have to admit I do not think it has brought us a new member yet. What it has done, however, is offer us a great opportunity to really drive home (on a consistent, but hopefully not annoying basis) just exactly what the Greece Chamber does! Finally, my advice is to try it out! The more active you are, the more you will get out of the whole experience. Will social media stick around? I think so, but who knows what the next big trend or application will be? Neil Hair, a professor from RIT who spoke at our luncheon in July pointed out that many people were skeptical when email first came out as well and now look at us. Tweet to you later! —Jodie A. Perry, IOM Greece Chamber of Commerce President/CEO CALENDAR OF EVENTS SEPTEMBER 9/15 Tuesday: Board of Directors meeting, 7:30am 9/16 Wednesday: Race on the Ridge 5K Planning Committee meeting, 8am 9/17 Thursday: Monthly Networking Luncheon, 11:45am-1:15pm, Brook House Restaurant, 920 Elm Ridge Center Drive. Guest Speaker: Doug Escher, Dale Carnegie Training. Sponsored by Gateway Energy Services 9/19 Saturday: Greece Business Expo, 10am3pm, The Mall at Greece Ridge. Contact Sue Edgett, Greece Chamber for more information and to register for the event 9/22 Tuesday: Canal Committee meeting, 8am 9/23 Wednesday: Ambassadors meeting, 8am 9/24 Thursday: Small Business Success Series. “Influential Leadership for Women,” presented by Juls Foos, Bryant & Stratton College. 7:309am, Greece Chamber Conference Room, Suite 202, 2496 West Ridge Road. Presenting Sponsor: AT&T. Track Sponsor: Bidders Guide Publications 9/25 Friday: Member Orientation, 8-9am, Greece Chamber Conference Room, Suite 202, 2496 W. Ridge Road. Learn about the many facets of your Chamber’s benefit and service offerings. Register online or contact Sue Edgett, Chamber office for more details 9/25 Friday: Experience the Canal on the Rose Lummis. Full-day cruise departing from Henpeck Park, 10am, returning 5pm. Contact Chris Sortino, Greece Chamber for more information and to make reservations 9/26 Saturday: Experience the Canal on the Rose Lummis. 90-minutes cruises departing from Henpeck Park at noon, 2pm, 4pm and 6pm. Contact Chris Sortino, Greece Chamber for more information and to make reservations OCTOBER 10/2 Friday: First Friday Networking, 7:30am to 8:30am, hosted by Legacy at Park Crescent, 1000 Providence Circle, off Mt. Read Boulevard 10/6 Tuesday: Small Business Success Series. Tech Tuesday. “Get More From Your Web Browser,” presented by Art Wheat, Site Steward, Inc. 7:30-9am, Greece Chamber Conference Room, Suite 202, 2496 W. Ridge Road. Presenting Sponsor: AT&T 10/7 Wednesday: Race on the Ridge 5K Planning Committee meeting, 8am 10/8 Thursday: Informational Meeting on the Greece Chamber’s “Discover India” trip, 5:307pm, Greece Chamber Conference Room, Suite CONTINUED on PAGE 7... visit our website at www.GreeceChamber.org Quick Tips: Healthy Eating on a Budget There are ways to make healthy eating fit your budget. You'll be surprised by how spending just a little extra time can save you money. And the more time you spend—in planning, shopping, and cooking—the more money you'll save. Save money by learning and planning: • Plan and shop for a week’s worth of meals at a time. You're less likely to go out to eat or buy expensive convenience foods during the week when the ingredients for dinner are already in your kitchen. • Keep a list of what leftovers are in your refrigerator and freezer. That way they won't go to waste because you forgot they were there. And you can use the list when you're planning next week's meals. • Watch grocery store ads for sales so that you can stock up on items you know you will use. You can sometimes save money by buying more of something. For example, some stores may give you a discount if you buy 12 cans of chicken broth instead of just 2 or 3. • Learn how much food costs. That way you can tell when an advertised sale is really a good deal. • Use coupons. People who invest time in saving and organizing coupons often save a lot of money. • Learn how to grow your own vegetables. If you don't have the space, see if there is a community garden in your neighborhood. Or try growing a few vegetables or herbs on your porch or in a sunny indoor room. See how many convenience foods you can cross off your list by planning something healthier and cheaper instead. For example: • Instead of potato chips, buy unpopped popcorn you can make at home. • Instead of ready-made desserts, make your own cookies, cakes, or muffins. • Instead of packaged snacks, buy crackers and peanut butter to make your own little sandwich snacks. Or snack on fresh or dried fruits. CALENDAR OF EVENTS CONTINUED from PAGE 2... 202, 2496 W. Ridge Road. Contact Chris Sortino at the Greece Chamber for more information 10/13 Tuesday: Canal Committee meeting at 8:00am 10/13 Tuesday: Small Business Success Series. “The Business Tracking of Your Business,” presented by Kathy Zaroczynski, Zaroczynski & Associates. 11:45am-1pm, Greece Chamber Conference Room, Suite 202, 2496 W. Ridge Road. Presenting Sponsor: AT&T. Track Sponsor: USA Payroll, Inc. Reservations are requested for all Chamber luncheons and events; call 227-7272 to make reservations. All committee meetings and training sessions, unless otherwise noted, will take place in the Greece Chamber’s Conference Room at 2496 West Ridge Road, Suite 202. If you are interested in one of our many active committees or you would like to gain more exposure for your business, please call us at the Chamber. • Instead of sweetened cold cereals, buy oatmeal or other hot cereal. Save money at the grocery store: • Always shop with a list. Try not to buy anything that’s not on your list, but be open to unexpected sale items that you know you will use. • Shopping with family members can cost you money if they talk you into buying things that aren't on your list. Shop by yourself if you have to. • Buy fresh fruits and vegetables when they're in season. They are likely to be fresher and cost less. • Buy frozen vegetables. They are picked at the peak of ripeness and have just as many—or more—vitamins and minerals as fresh. And they cost less. • Buy store brands instead of name brands. • Shop in the bulk foods aisle, where things like beans, rice, pasta, and other dried foods may be cheaper. Save money elsewhere: • Whole-grain bread is healthier than regular bread, but it usually costs more. If you have a bakery outlet in your community, you can buy day-old whole-grain bread there at a discount. • Buy fresh produce at a farmer’s market or a produce stand. Prices are usually—but not always—lower there than at the grocery store. • Many fruit orchards let customers pick the fruit themselves to save money. Save money in your kitchen: • Build up your cooking skills. Buy one good, general cookbook. Used bookstores are a good source. • Invest in a slow cooker or Crock-Pot. With a slow cooker you can buy less expensive cuts of meat, because the long, slow cooking time makes them tender and very tasty. Plus, the dish cooks all day while you're at work or busy with something else. CHAMBER C H AT. . . • Learn how to cut up a chicken. You can save money by buying whole chickens and cutting them apart yourself. And make soup with the bones. • Make vegetables your main dish, and serve your meat as a smaller side dish. You'll save money by eating less meat. You can also serve beans instead of meat. • Make your own lunch, and take it with you to work. • Use recipes you can double or triple, so you can freeze leftovers for later. • When a recipe calls for milk, use dried fat-free milk. It's cheaper and doesn't need to be kept cold. You just add the milk powder to water to make only as much as you need. Author: Cynthia Tank/ Article from MVP Website September Monthly Networking Luncheon The Monthly Networking Luncheons are held Reservations can be made at www.GreeceChamber monthly to give Greece Chamber members .org or by calling the Chamber offices at 227-7272. and guests the opportunity to network with one another and build new contacts to grow Date: Thursday, September 17, 2009 their businesses. Time: Registration and Networking at 11:45am A wide variety of guest speakers are Lunch and Program from noon to 1:15pm scheduled to give attendees the opportunity Location: Brook House Restaurant to learn about important issues facing 920 Elm Ridge Center Drive today’s business and the tools needed to Guest Speaker: Doug Escher, Dale Carnegie move their businesses forward. Training The September luncheon will feature Doug Escher with Dale Carnegie Training. You will Cost: $16 for Greece Chamber Member Investors learn how to better motivate yourself and $21 for Non-Members and Guests your employees to build your customer base Event Sponsor: Gateway Energy Services and to increase revenue. A division of GateHouse Media Inc. advertising supplement to GREECE POST 73 Buffalo Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424 585-394-0770 www.MPNnow.com visit our website at www.GreeceChamber.org SEPTEMBER 9, 2009 page 7 S RENEWING MEMBERS As of July 24, 2009 A Little Off The Top AAA Travel & Insurance Center of Greece Actionmaps Adams Mortgage Capital Advanced Glass Industries Advanced Hearing Aid Center Advanced Home Inspections Advantage Quality Consulting Adventure Pet Sitting All Pro Cleaning & Restoration Inc. Allwright's School of Driving American Custom Exteriors, Inc. Andrew Hull Design Angelina Vagabonda Ann Elizabeth Photography Answers To Organizing Anthony Mack AP Plumbing Contractors Apple Annie's Gardens & Nurseries Arndt Heating & Cooling AT&T - Greece Ridge AT&T - West Ridge Road Avi Nardia Kapap Academy Avon Products Bansbach, Zoghlin, P.C. Bartolomeo & Perotto Funeral Home, Inc. Begin'rs To Pro's Pro Shop BG Enterprises Blanchard Florist Blue Ridge Lawncare Born Agency Boy Scouts of America, Otetiana Council Bryant & Stratton College Buckman Enterprises BWE Sales Capital Green Lawn Care, Inc. Carolyn Stiffler & Associates Keller Williams Realty Carson Cleaning Services Catalina Healthcare CEF Services, Inc. Century 21 Capital Realty CGAL Enterprises Challiar Productions Chamberlain, Sullivan, Mikus & Smith Charisma Jewelers Charlene Sanford Charlotte Boone Studio Chatfield Engineers, P.C. Christopher Farms Colony Dry Cleaners Complete Care Family Chiropractic Coolidge Grecian Gardens, LLC September 2009 Informer Coolidge Northgate Manor Apartments Corporate Solutions International Cottom's Dustbusters, Inc. Country Way Garden Center Coykendall Chiropractic Office Creative Correspondence Centre, Inc. Crec Realty - Mark Bush Crimson Ridge Gardens Cropo's Cummings Law Offices, PLLC Curtain Call Custom Quality Solutions Consulting Deborah L. Fox, DDS, P.C. Deborah Whitt Agency, Inc. DeJonge's of Rochester, Inc. DeMarco Agency LLC DeYoung and Associates DP Contracting Dr. Jahn L. Forth-Finegan East End Corrigan Moving Systems Edna Tina Wilson Living Center EIP Enterprise Elmgrove Fruit Farm Enviro Waste Services, LLC Excellus Blue Cross/Blue Shield F. Monti Enterprises, LTD Family Life Center Fast-Fix Jewelry & Watch Repair Fetch! Pet Care of Northern Monroe County Greeece Chamber MEMBER ORIENTATION Friday, September 25th • 8-9am • FREE Greece Chamber of Commerce Conference Room 2496 West Ridge Road, Suite 202 page 6 SEPTEMBER 9, 2009 Five Star Bank FJL Financial Services FluoroLogic, Inc. Forest Hill Restaurant Frontier Functional Interiors Galaro Vending Genesee Glass & Mirror, Inc. Genesee Regional Bank Giannine Lioi Go Getters Good News Community Church Grande'Ville Senior Living Community Greece Central School District Greece Performing Arts Society, Inc. Greece Planning Board William Selke Greece Post Messenger Post Media H&R Block H. Douglas Jones, DDS Hilton Big M Hunt ERA/Columbus Division Kay Carpenter Imperial Wood Products Innovative Marketing It Just Makes Cents J & M Affiliated Businesses Jen's Magnetic Connection, Inc. Jim's Stop & Shop Joseph L. AccongioEducational Consultant JWF Enterprises Karl's Floorcovering Kathleen Ann Smardz Key Bank of New York KLC Electrical Mechanical Contractors Kolassa Enterprises, LLC Kristy M. Passalacqua Kuppinger Realty LaDieu Associates, P.C. Lake Shore Country Club Landlord Service Legacy by Design LeGault Limousine Lifetime Care Lindsay Services, Inc. Link Enterprises Locker Room Sports, Inc. Loria Electrical Services, Inc. Lucien Brisson Roofing Lunch Byte Systems, Inc. Lyell Federal Credit Union Mark Schlageter Michael P. Gendron, Consultant Michele's Home Care Mill Landing Miller Maintenance & Repair Modica & Associates Monroe Ambulance Monroe County Legislature District 7 Monroe Painting Music Gnu Publishing Music Studio MusicRochester, Inc. NAB Trucking Nancy A. Dill, CPA Natural Foods NH Architecture Nick's Refrigeration Northwest Savings Bank Nothnagle Realtors Cindy Fitzmorris NSR Group, LLC NY School of Home Inspection & Construction NYS Senate, 56th District Ocean Blue Pools One Stop Collision Ooey Gooey Playschool Pace Window & Door Corp. Park Ridge Free Methodist Church Parkway Discount Wine & Liquor Pet Saver Superstore Peter J. Matthews, Illustrator PetraPlace Counseling Services Photo eScapes Photography Planned Parenthood of Rochester/Syracuse Plantco Process Solutions Progressive Endodontics of Greece Puja Corporation Puppy-Basics R. Vancheri R.A. Rabbit Dancing Productions Ralph Gallo Vending Rapid Dry RCS Sales & Consulting Rejuvenation Destination c/o The Creek House Salon Richard Mault Landscaping Ridgemont Country Club Righteous Rags, Inc. Ritzy Detail and Wash RJ Birchler & Associates, Inc. Robert A. Brown, OD Roger E. Huff, Contractor Russo's Pizza Sam's Club Scrapbook Treasures SiteSteward, Inc. SMG Soho Bagel Cafe Spot Realty - Carol Hulsizer Squat Thrust Graphics St. Joseph's Villa Stadium Auto Sales Star Imports State Farm Ins. A. Christina Breen-Hale Stephen Gaudino, CPA, CFP Strassner's Kleen Sweep Cleaning Stratus Computer Services Stratus Imaging Suburban Disposal Corp. Suhr Carting Sundowners Inn T. Kevin Sheehan & Associates The Bank of Castile The Big Twig, Inc. The PCA Group, Inc. Thelma's Mastectomy Boutique Thomas Funeral Chapels, Inc. Thomas J. Trumeter, CPA Titus Ave Shoe Service Tony Rubert Competition Total Image LLC Total Image LLC Triple C Auto & RV Sales Underberg & Kessler LLP Unity Health System - Home & Community Based Services Unity Hospital Universe Communications Van Putte Gardens VanA Associates Vaughn Taylor Photography Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral Home Verizon Wireless: - BJ's - Greece Ridge Center - West Ridge Victoria Benz Enterprises Vince F. Ragonese, Psy. D. Visual Problem Solver Webber Construction Wegmans Food Markets: - Britton Road - Latta Road - Mt. Read - Ridgemont Wehner Mower, Inc. West Fire Systems, Inc. Western New York Dental Group Wood Works The Greece Chamber constantly strives to improve the level of benefits and services offered to our members, listening to your suggestions and comments to gear new programs to meet your needs. But the services and programs are only valuable if you know about and understand them. Knowledge is a powerful tool in business, and we promise that you will learn something new, or be reminded of something that may have already known, but forgotten. You will be able to network with fellow Chamber members and exchange ideas for future sessions. Greece Chamber members are invited to join us for an overview of the wide range of promotional opportunities available to you. All Chamber members are encouraged to attend one of these quarterlyheld sessions, no matter how long or short your association has been with us. For more information or to register for this seminar, visit our website at www.GreeceChamber.org or by contacting the Greece Chamber office at 227-7272. Presented by: Greece Chamber Staff visit our website at www.GreeceChamber.org October First Friday Networking First Friday Networking is held monthly to give Greece Chamber members and guests the opportunity to network with one another and build new contacts to grow their businesses. The event is hosted by Chamber members, giving you the opportunity to learn more about other businesses in the Greece area. The October First Friday Networking will be hosted by Legacy at Park Crescent, 1000 Providence Circle, off Mt. Read Boulevard. For more information, visit www. GreeceChamber.org or call the Chamber offices at 227-7272. Date: Friday, October 2 Time: 7:30 to 8:30am Location: Legacy at Park Crescent, 1000 Providence Circle, off Mt. Read Boulevard Cost: Free for all attendees NEW BUSINESS MEMBERS As of August 20, 2009 OWNERS & MANAGERS TRACK “Influential Leadership for Women” Thursday, September 24th • 7:30-9am Greece Chamber of Commerce Conference Room 2496 W. Ridge Rd., Suite 202 Presenter: Juls Foos, Bryant & Stratton College Presenting Sponsor: AT&T Track Sponsor: Bidders Guide Publications Cost: $20 for Greece Chamber Member Investors $35 for Non-Members and Guests Price includes Continental Breakfast THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! BUSINESS CONSULTANTS & COACHES The Entrepreneur’s Source Robert Lewis, President 46 Winding Creek Lane Rochester, NY 14625 (585) 385-2087 Fax: (585) 385-5867 www.theesource.com/rlewis VENDING SERVICES Somora Vending Jennifer Somora 440 Ripplewood Drive Rochester, NY 14616 (585) 259-8032 Small Business Success Series TECH TUESDAY “Get More From Your Web Browser” Do you ever feel you could be getting more out of the internet? Do you feel stymied by search engines? Get more out of your window to the web and learn how to use your web browser to its full potential. This class is for beginners and intermediate users who feel they are just scratching the surface and want a web productivity power boost. Tech Tuesdays, a monthly segment of the Greece Chamber’s Small Business Success Series, is designed to teach you the essentials of today’s technology and how to use it to help in your business’ success. Tech Tuesdays are be held the first Tuesday of every month in the Greece Chamber Conference Room, covering a Small Business Success Series variety of technology-related topics. For more information or to register for this seminar, visit www.GreeceChamber.org or call the Greece Chamber office at 227-7272. Date: Tuesday, October 6 Time: 7:30-9am Location: Greece Chamber Conference Room 2496 West Ridge Road, Suite 202 Presenter: Art Wheat, Site Steward, Inc. Presenting Sponsor: AT&T Cost: $20 for Greece Chamber Member Investors $35 for Non-Members and Guests Price includes lunch visit our website at www.GreeceChamber.org What is your effect on others? Do others perspire when they see you or do they feel inspired? Come discuss the frustrations and opportunities that female leaders face today. We will explore how developing essential skills and characteristics found in influential leaders can create inspiration and improve results. You will learn: pitfalls to avoid, 7 essential skills of effective leaders and how to develop into a leader of influence. The seminar is one of in a series being offered this year in the Owners & Managers Track as part of this year’s Small Business Success Series. For more information or to register for this seminar, visit www.Greece Chamber.org or call the Greece Chamber office at 227-7272. Small Business Success Series PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRACK “The Business of Tracking Your Business” Tuesday, October 13th • 11:45am-1pm Greece Chamber of Commerce Conference Room 2496 W. Ridge Rd., Suite 202 Presenter: Kathy Zaroczynski Zaroczynski & Associates Presenting Sponsor: AT&T Track Sponsor: USA Payroll, Inc. Cost: $20 for Greece Chamber Member Investors $35 for Non-Members and Guests Price includes Light Lunch The goal for this seminar is to teach business owners how to properly account for their company. We will familiarize owners with the proper filings and reports necessary to run a successful business, and will discuss the basics of properly accounting for sales and expenses on a day-to-day basis. The seminar is one of in a series being offered this year in the Professional Development Track as part of this year’s Small Business Success Series. For more information or to register for this seminar, visit www.Greece Chamber.org or by contacting the Greece Chamber office at 227-7272. Greece Business Expo Saturday, September 19th • 10am-3pm • The Mall at Greece Ridge Corridor between Old Navy and Premier Sports Center Event Sponsors: The Mall at Greece Ridge and Greece Chamber of Commerce The Greece Business Expo, sponsored by the Greece Chamber of Commerce and The Mall at Greece Ridge, is held twice a year in September and March at the Mall, to give our local businesses a valuable opportunity to inform and educate both current and potential customers. The Expo gives business owners the opportunity to talk with existing customers, generate sales inquiries and even launch new products or services. There are still booths available for any businesses wishing to participate in the September 19th event. The event is open to the public at no charge. Come out and support your local businesses! For more information, contact Sue Edgett, 227-7272 or email to [email protected] for pricing and registration forms. SEPTEMBER 9, 2009 page 3 ADVANCED HOME INSPECTIONS MEMBER Owner: John D’Arpino Business Category: Home Inspections Contact: John D’Arpino / Lenore D’Arpino Years in Business: 15 years Telephone: 585-392-5354 Email: [email protected] Web Address: http://www.advancedinspections.com POINTER FROM A PRO— “If you are considering starting a new business do something that you enjoy and then plan accordingly-research and interview those doing the same. Even try working as an employee doing what you dream to do later. Don’t be afraid of making mistakes!” —John D’Arpino, Owner of Advanced Home Inspections Advanced Home Inspections is NYS licensed and insured, has state-of-theart testing equipment, provides 24 hour a day / 7 days per week scheduling and has been serving the community for over 15 years. “A home inspector is similar to your general doctor,” says John. “The home inspector evaluates the condition of your home and then directs you to a specialist of your choice.” According to John, the home inspector is the only person in the construction industry that has an obligation to give their unbiased professional opinion of all concerns to the home. “We show up at your house and we tell you what is good and what is bad. You get an unbiased opinion with us,” states John. “We are the only company in the area that gives free follow up home inspections after you move in.” Advanced Home Inspections does not do contract work. They do, however, supply clients that have had an energy audit done with a state approved contractor list. “Our network of inspectors are independent contractors and allow us to cover a larger area,” comments John. “People who actually contact us are 381.3300 x435 page 4 SEPTEMBER 9, 2009 SPOTLIGHT Franchisee: Mark Palazzolo Business Category: Financial Advisors/Services/Planners Contact: Mark Palazzolo Number of Employees: 3 Years in Business: 21 years Address: 2024 W. Henrietta Rd., Suite 5D, Rochester, NY 14623 Telephone: 585-292-9850 Email: [email protected] HOME INSPECTIONS “A step above the rest” scheduled with an inspector in that area which creates that “localism” that many people like.” The company is also one of only seven certified radon experts in New York State. They are approved to do home inspections for Providence House and Pathstone, formerly Rural Opportunities, two non-profit organizations that give grants and low interest loans for those with low incomes. John’s philosophy of excellent customer service begins with being honest with his customers. “Our customers may not always be happy with what we find but they will always get an honest professional opinion from us,” remarks John. “We never want to put our clients in a pressure decision making situation. We want to be their home inspector for life.” John D’Arpino enjoys living and doing business in the Greece/Rochester area. “We service all of western NY with our network of independent inspectors but locally people always like to do business with someone in their own town,” says John. A member of ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors) National Education Committee, an advisor on “Ask the Experts” panel with NY Consumer Protection Board, a coach for the 5th/6th grade Lacrosse for Greece Storm, a mentor for Business Leadership Program in Greece schools and the 2004 co-campaign chairman for “Invest in Youth Drive”, John is very active in making our community a better place to work and live. Advanced Home Inspections offers 5 different “Inspect Your Own Home” seminars aimed at educating home owners. The seminars offered are as follows: Prioritizing Your Home Improvement Projects, Managing your Home Improvement Project, Energy Efficiency Improvements You Can Do, Hidden Environmental Hazards, and Holiday Safety (Christmas orientated). If you are in need of professional home inspection services or a home energy audit or would like to find out if you qualify for a FREE home inspection be sure to contact John D’Arpino of Advanced Home Inspections by calling 585-392-5354 or email him at [email protected]. Be sure to tell Advanced Home Inspections that you saw their spotlight in The Informer. —Terry Hogan, Office & Communications Director RIBBON CUTTING WOULD YOU LIKE TO ADVERTISE IN THIS NEWSLETTER? C A L L T O D AY ! AMERIPRISE ADVANCED SPOTLIGHT Offering free follow up home inspections, free warranty on home inspections and lifetime home improvement consultation, Greece Chamber Member and owner of Advanced Home Inspections, John D’Arpino, offers home inspections, environmental testing (including radon, mold and air), and independent energy auditing (including blower door tests and infra-red scans) primarily for residential purposes. MEMBER Metro Mattress celebrated the Grand Opening of their newly-relocated Showroom and Clearance Center, located at 2649 West Ridge Road in Greece, on Tuesday, August 18th with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Shown from left to right: Kirk Morris, Chief of Staff for NYS Senator Joe Robach, Al Meilutis, Metro Mattress Executive Vice President, Dave Shiroff, Metro Mattress President & CEO, NYS Assemblyman Bill Reilich and Greece Chamber President & CEO Jodie Perry. visit our website at www.GreeceChamber.org Mark Palazzolo, Ameriprise Franchisee Your Financial Future! How do you as an individual or as a business know which path will pave the way to financial security. Finding the right financial advisor can be the perfect solution to this overwhelming and sometimes frightening process. POINTER FROM A PRO— “When starting a new business make sure you have a well thought out business plan. Be the best at what you do and always seek to over deliver. Be able to differentiate yourself!” —Mark Palazzolo, Ameriprise Franchisee Mark Palazzolo, Ameriprise Franchisee, offers professional services in financial planning, investments, life, disability, and long term care insurance, and also with retirement planning. Ameriprise, founded in 1894, serves over 2,000,000 individual, business and institutional clients and has over 12,000 financial advisors and registered representatives. Mark Palazzolo is a past recipient of Genworth Financial’s “Lifetime Achievement Award” in the area of long term care and has been awarded the “Master Advisor Award” from Ameriprise numerous times. He also holds a CLTC ################################## # # # # # # # # # # # # 10% # # se o # # any rvice ff to Ch # # am m - ga embe ber # # s ex r clud # # ed # # # # # # # # OUR FAMILY SERVING YOURS FOR 30 YEARS # Greece Chamber’s Business of the Month - August 2001 # # # # # 24 HOUR EMERGENCY TOWING # # # Complete Service for Foreign, Domestic Cars & Light Trucks # # SUNOCO Self & Full Serve Station - “Always competitive prices” # # # ALL WORK GUARANTEED # # # Free Shuttle Service • Fast Turnaround # # # # # # # # Call us for our specials! # # 1615 Long Pond Road • (Corner of Ridgeway)# # # ################################## 227-4513 visit our website at www.GreeceChamber.org Mark Palazzolo, Ameriprise Franchisee offers professional services in financial planning, investments, life, disability, long term care insurance, and retirement planning. (Certification in Long Term Care) designation. “Our portfolios are consistently among the most competitive in the area,” comments Mark. “We do a deep amount of research to get top performance. We consistently provide portfolios to meet our client’s needs with less risk and greater return with the overall market.” Excellent customer service is one of Mark’s top priorities. Listening and getting to know his clients and understanding each of their needs is one of the necessary elements that Mark uses to plan for his clients children’s education, plan for a prosperous retirement, and to financially plan for the family in the event of a disability or premature death. “We strive for excellence with every interaction that we take with a client,” says Mark. “I always seek to over deliver, become friends with those that I serve and to treat them like family.” A member of the Greece Chamber of Commerce, a founding member of the new Go-Getters BNI Chapter and president of the Spencerport Football Boosters, Mark takes a big interest in the Rochester, New York area. “I am a booster and lover of the Rochester area. I have lived here all of my life,” says Mark. “It is a great unique area of the country with many things to do and some of the kindest people that you will ever meet.” If you are in need of financial planning services be sure to call Mark Palazzolo at Ameriprise at 585-292-9850. Be sure to tell them that you saw his spotlight in The Informer. —Terry Hogan, Office & Communications Director 2009 Greece Community Volunteers Reception On August 15th, 2009 Greece Chamber Board Member and owner of Functional Interiors and Purchase One Services, Cheryl Ann Bilski, was an honoree at the 2009 Greece Community Volunteers Ceremony. Pictured from left to right: NYS Senator Joseph Robach, Cheryl Ann Bilski and Greece Town Supervisor, John T. Auberger. SEPTEMBER 9, 2009 page 5 ADVANCED HOME INSPECTIONS MEMBER Owner: John D’Arpino Business Category: Home Inspections Contact: John D’Arpino / Lenore D’Arpino Years in Business: 15 years Telephone: 585-392-5354 Email: [email protected] Web Address: http://www.advancedinspections.com POINTER FROM A PRO— “If you are considering starting a new business do something that you enjoy and then plan accordingly-research and interview those doing the same. Even try working as an employee doing what you dream to do later. Don’t be afraid of making mistakes!” —John D’Arpino, Owner of Advanced Home Inspections Advanced Home Inspections is NYS licensed and insured, has state-of-theart testing equipment, provides 24 hour a day / 7 days per week scheduling and has been serving the community for over 15 years. “A home inspector is similar to your general doctor,” says John. “The home inspector evaluates the condition of your home and then directs you to a specialist of your choice.” According to John, the home inspector is the only person in the construction industry that has an obligation to give their unbiased professional opinion of all concerns to the home. “We show up at your house and we tell you what is good and what is bad. You get an unbiased opinion with us,” states John. “We are the only company in the area that gives free follow up home inspections after you move in.” Advanced Home Inspections does not do contract work. They do, however, supply clients that have had an energy audit done with a state approved contractor list. “Our network of inspectors are independent contractors and allow us to cover a larger area,” comments John. “People who actually contact us are 381.3300 x435 page 4 SEPTEMBER 9, 2009 SPOTLIGHT Franchisee: Mark Palazzolo Business Category: Financial Advisors/Services/Planners Contact: Mark Palazzolo Number of Employees: 3 Years in Business: 21 years Address: 2024 W. Henrietta Rd., Suite 5D, Rochester, NY 14623 Telephone: 585-292-9850 Email: [email protected] HOME INSPECTIONS “A step above the rest” scheduled with an inspector in that area which creates that “localism” that many people like.” The company is also one of only seven certified radon experts in New York State. They are approved to do home inspections for Providence House and Pathstone, formerly Rural Opportunities, two non-profit organizations that give grants and low interest loans for those with low incomes. John’s philosophy of excellent customer service begins with being honest with his customers. “Our customers may not always be happy with what we find but they will always get an honest professional opinion from us,” remarks John. “We never want to put our clients in a pressure decision making situation. We want to be their home inspector for life.” John D’Arpino enjoys living and doing business in the Greece/Rochester area. “We service all of western NY with our network of independent inspectors but locally people always like to do business with someone in their own town,” says John. A member of ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors) National Education Committee, an advisor on “Ask the Experts” panel with NY Consumer Protection Board, a coach for the 5th/6th grade Lacrosse for Greece Storm, a mentor for Business Leadership Program in Greece schools and the 2004 co-campaign chairman for “Invest in Youth Drive”, John is very active in making our community a better place to work and live. Advanced Home Inspections offers 5 different “Inspect Your Own Home” seminars aimed at educating home owners. The seminars offered are as follows: Prioritizing Your Home Improvement Projects, Managing your Home Improvement Project, Energy Efficiency Improvements You Can Do, Hidden Environmental Hazards, and Holiday Safety (Christmas orientated). If you are in need of professional home inspection services or a home energy audit or would like to find out if you qualify for a FREE home inspection be sure to contact John D’Arpino of Advanced Home Inspections by calling 585-392-5354 or email him at [email protected]. Be sure to tell Advanced Home Inspections that you saw their spotlight in The Informer. —Terry Hogan, Office & Communications Director RIBBON CUTTING WOULD YOU LIKE TO ADVERTISE IN THIS NEWSLETTER? C A L L T O D AY ! AMERIPRISE ADVANCED SPOTLIGHT Offering free follow up home inspections, free warranty on home inspections and lifetime home improvement consultation, Greece Chamber Member and owner of Advanced Home Inspections, John D’Arpino, offers home inspections, environmental testing (including radon, mold and air), and independent energy auditing (including blower door tests and infra-red scans) primarily for residential purposes. MEMBER Metro Mattress celebrated the Grand Opening of their newly-relocated Showroom and Clearance Center, located at 2649 West Ridge Road in Greece, on Tuesday, August 18th with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Shown from left to right: Kirk Morris, Chief of Staff for NYS Senator Joe Robach, Al Meilutis, Metro Mattress Executive Vice President, Dave Shiroff, Metro Mattress President & CEO, NYS Assemblyman Bill Reilich and Greece Chamber President & CEO Jodie Perry. visit our website at www.GreeceChamber.org Mark Palazzolo, Ameriprise Franchisee Your Financial Future! How do you as an individual or as a business know which path will pave the way to financial security. Finding the right financial advisor can be the perfect solution to this overwhelming and sometimes frightening process. POINTER FROM A PRO— “When starting a new business make sure you have a well thought out business plan. Be the best at what you do and always seek to over deliver. Be able to differentiate yourself!” —Mark Palazzolo, Ameriprise Franchisee Mark Palazzolo, Ameriprise Franchisee, offers professional services in financial planning, investments, life, disability, and long term care insurance, and also with retirement planning. Ameriprise, founded in 1894, serves over 2,000,000 individual, business and institutional clients and has over 12,000 financial advisors and registered representatives. Mark Palazzolo is a past recipient of Genworth Financial’s “Lifetime Achievement Award” in the area of long term care and has been awarded the “Master Advisor Award” from Ameriprise numerous times. He also holds a CLTC ################################## # # # # # # # # # # # # 10% # # se o # # any rvice ff to Ch # # am m - ga embe ber # # s ex r clud # # ed # # # # # # # # OUR FAMILY SERVING YOURS FOR 30 YEARS # Greece Chamber’s Business of the Month - August 2001 # # # # # 24 HOUR EMERGENCY TOWING # # # Complete Service for Foreign, Domestic Cars & Light Trucks # # SUNOCO Self & Full Serve Station - “Always competitive prices” # # # ALL WORK GUARANTEED # # # Free Shuttle Service • Fast Turnaround # # # # # # # # Call us for our specials! # # 1615 Long Pond Road • (Corner of Ridgeway)# # # ################################## 227-4513 visit our website at www.GreeceChamber.org Mark Palazzolo, Ameriprise Franchisee offers professional services in financial planning, investments, life, disability, long term care insurance, and retirement planning. (Certification in Long Term Care) designation. “Our portfolios are consistently among the most competitive in the area,” comments Mark. “We do a deep amount of research to get top performance. We consistently provide portfolios to meet our client’s needs with less risk and greater return with the overall market.” Excellent customer service is one of Mark’s top priorities. Listening and getting to know his clients and understanding each of their needs is one of the necessary elements that Mark uses to plan for his clients children’s education, plan for a prosperous retirement, and to financially plan for the family in the event of a disability or premature death. “We strive for excellence with every interaction that we take with a client,” says Mark. “I always seek to over deliver, become friends with those that I serve and to treat them like family.” A member of the Greece Chamber of Commerce, a founding member of the new Go-Getters BNI Chapter and president of the Spencerport Football Boosters, Mark takes a big interest in the Rochester, New York area. “I am a booster and lover of the Rochester area. I have lived here all of my life,” says Mark. “It is a great unique area of the country with many things to do and some of the kindest people that you will ever meet.” If you are in need of financial planning services be sure to call Mark Palazzolo at Ameriprise at 585-292-9850. Be sure to tell them that you saw his spotlight in The Informer. —Terry Hogan, Office & Communications Director 2009 Greece Community Volunteers Reception On August 15th, 2009 Greece Chamber Board Member and owner of Functional Interiors and Purchase One Services, Cheryl Ann Bilski, was an honoree at the 2009 Greece Community Volunteers Ceremony. Pictured from left to right: NYS Senator Joseph Robach, Cheryl Ann Bilski and Greece Town Supervisor, John T. Auberger. SEPTEMBER 9, 2009 page 5 S RENEWING MEMBERS As of July 24, 2009 A Little Off The Top AAA Travel & Insurance Center of Greece Actionmaps Adams Mortgage Capital Advanced Glass Industries Advanced Hearing Aid Center Advanced Home Inspections Advantage Quality Consulting Adventure Pet Sitting All Pro Cleaning & Restoration Inc. Allwright's School of Driving American Custom Exteriors, Inc. Andrew Hull Design Angelina Vagabonda Ann Elizabeth Photography Answers To Organizing Anthony Mack AP Plumbing Contractors Apple Annie's Gardens & Nurseries Arndt Heating & Cooling AT&T - Greece Ridge AT&T - West Ridge Road Avi Nardia Kapap Academy Avon Products Bansbach, Zoghlin, P.C. Bartolomeo & Perotto Funeral Home, Inc. Begin'rs To Pro's Pro Shop BG Enterprises Blanchard Florist Blue Ridge Lawncare Born Agency Boy Scouts of America, Otetiana Council Bryant & Stratton College Buckman Enterprises BWE Sales Capital Green Lawn Care, Inc. Carolyn Stiffler & Associates Keller Williams Realty Carson Cleaning Services Catalina Healthcare CEF Services, Inc. Century 21 Capital Realty CGAL Enterprises Challiar Productions Chamberlain, Sullivan, Mikus & Smith Charisma Jewelers Charlene Sanford Charlotte Boone Studio Chatfield Engineers, P.C. Christopher Farms Colony Dry Cleaners Complete Care Family Chiropractic Coolidge Grecian Gardens, LLC September 2009 Informer Coolidge Northgate Manor Apartments Corporate Solutions International Cottom's Dustbusters, Inc. Country Way Garden Center Coykendall Chiropractic Office Creative Correspondence Centre, Inc. Crec Realty - Mark Bush Crimson Ridge Gardens Cropo's Cummings Law Offices, PLLC Curtain Call Custom Quality Solutions Consulting Deborah L. Fox, DDS, P.C. Deborah Whitt Agency, Inc. DeJonge's of Rochester, Inc. DeMarco Agency LLC DeYoung and Associates DP Contracting Dr. Jahn L. Forth-Finegan East End Corrigan Moving Systems Edna Tina Wilson Living Center EIP Enterprise Elmgrove Fruit Farm Enviro Waste Services, LLC Excellus Blue Cross/Blue Shield F. Monti Enterprises, LTD Family Life Center Fast-Fix Jewelry & Watch Repair Fetch! Pet Care of Northern Monroe County Greeece Chamber MEMBER ORIENTATION Friday, September 25th • 8-9am • FREE Greece Chamber of Commerce Conference Room 2496 West Ridge Road, Suite 202 page 6 SEPTEMBER 9, 2009 Five Star Bank FJL Financial Services FluoroLogic, Inc. Forest Hill Restaurant Frontier Functional Interiors Galaro Vending Genesee Glass & Mirror, Inc. Genesee Regional Bank Giannine Lioi Go Getters Good News Community Church Grande'Ville Senior Living Community Greece Central School District Greece Performing Arts Society, Inc. Greece Planning Board William Selke Greece Post Messenger Post Media H&R Block H. Douglas Jones, DDS Hilton Big M Hunt ERA/Columbus Division Kay Carpenter Imperial Wood Products Innovative Marketing It Just Makes Cents J & M Affiliated Businesses Jen's Magnetic Connection, Inc. Jim's Stop & Shop Joseph L. AccongioEducational Consultant JWF Enterprises Karl's Floorcovering Kathleen Ann Smardz Key Bank of New York KLC Electrical Mechanical Contractors Kolassa Enterprises, LLC Kristy M. Passalacqua Kuppinger Realty LaDieu Associates, P.C. Lake Shore Country Club Landlord Service Legacy by Design LeGault Limousine Lifetime Care Lindsay Services, Inc. Link Enterprises Locker Room Sports, Inc. Loria Electrical Services, Inc. Lucien Brisson Roofing Lunch Byte Systems, Inc. Lyell Federal Credit Union Mark Schlageter Michael P. Gendron, Consultant Michele's Home Care Mill Landing Miller Maintenance & Repair Modica & Associates Monroe Ambulance Monroe County Legislature District 7 Monroe Painting Music Gnu Publishing Music Studio MusicRochester, Inc. NAB Trucking Nancy A. Dill, CPA Natural Foods NH Architecture Nick's Refrigeration Northwest Savings Bank Nothnagle Realtors Cindy Fitzmorris NSR Group, LLC NY School of Home Inspection & Construction NYS Senate, 56th District Ocean Blue Pools One Stop Collision Ooey Gooey Playschool Pace Window & Door Corp. Park Ridge Free Methodist Church Parkway Discount Wine & Liquor Pet Saver Superstore Peter J. Matthews, Illustrator PetraPlace Counseling Services Photo eScapes Photography Planned Parenthood of Rochester/Syracuse Plantco Process Solutions Progressive Endodontics of Greece Puja Corporation Puppy-Basics R. Vancheri R.A. Rabbit Dancing Productions Ralph Gallo Vending Rapid Dry RCS Sales & Consulting Rejuvenation Destination c/o The Creek House Salon Richard Mault Landscaping Ridgemont Country Club Righteous Rags, Inc. Ritzy Detail and Wash RJ Birchler & Associates, Inc. Robert A. Brown, OD Roger E. Huff, Contractor Russo's Pizza Sam's Club Scrapbook Treasures SiteSteward, Inc. SMG Soho Bagel Cafe Spot Realty - Carol Hulsizer Squat Thrust Graphics St. Joseph's Villa Stadium Auto Sales Star Imports State Farm Ins. A. Christina Breen-Hale Stephen Gaudino, CPA, CFP Strassner's Kleen Sweep Cleaning Stratus Computer Services Stratus Imaging Suburban Disposal Corp. Suhr Carting Sundowners Inn T. Kevin Sheehan & Associates The Bank of Castile The Big Twig, Inc. The PCA Group, Inc. Thelma's Mastectomy Boutique Thomas Funeral Chapels, Inc. Thomas J. Trumeter, CPA Titus Ave Shoe Service Tony Rubert Competition Total Image LLC Total Image LLC Triple C Auto & RV Sales Underberg & Kessler LLP Unity Health System - Home & Community Based Services Unity Hospital Universe Communications Van Putte Gardens VanA Associates Vaughn Taylor Photography Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral Home Verizon Wireless: - BJ's - Greece Ridge Center - West Ridge Victoria Benz Enterprises Vince F. Ragonese, Psy. D. Visual Problem Solver Webber Construction Wegmans Food Markets: - Britton Road - Latta Road - Mt. Read - Ridgemont Wehner Mower, Inc. West Fire Systems, Inc. Western New York Dental Group Wood Works The Greece Chamber constantly strives to improve the level of benefits and services offered to our members, listening to your suggestions and comments to gear new programs to meet your needs. But the services and programs are only valuable if you know about and understand them. Knowledge is a powerful tool in business, and we promise that you will learn something new, or be reminded of something that may have already known, but forgotten. You will be able to network with fellow Chamber members and exchange ideas for future sessions. Greece Chamber members are invited to join us for an overview of the wide range of promotional opportunities available to you. All Chamber members are encouraged to attend one of these quarterlyheld sessions, no matter how long or short your association has been with us. For more information or to register for this seminar, visit our website at www.GreeceChamber.org or by contacting the Greece Chamber office at 227-7272. Presented by: Greece Chamber Staff visit our website at www.GreeceChamber.org October First Friday Networking First Friday Networking is held monthly to give Greece Chamber members and guests the opportunity to network with one another and build new contacts to grow their businesses. The event is hosted by Chamber members, giving you the opportunity to learn more about other businesses in the Greece area. The October First Friday Networking will be hosted by Legacy at Park Crescent, 1000 Providence Circle, off Mt. Read Boulevard. For more information, visit www. GreeceChamber.org or call the Chamber offices at 227-7272. Date: Friday, October 2 Time: 7:30 to 8:30am Location: Legacy at Park Crescent, 1000 Providence Circle, off Mt. Read Boulevard Cost: Free for all attendees NEW BUSINESS MEMBERS As of August 20, 2009 OWNERS & MANAGERS TRACK “Influencial leadership for women” Thursday, September 24th • 7:30-9am Greece Chamber of Commerce Conference Room 2496 W. Ridge Rd., Suite 202 Presenter: Juls Foos, Bryant & Stratton College Presenting Sponsor: AT&T Track Sponsor: Bidders Guide Publications Cost: $20 for Greece Chamber Member Investors $35 for Non-Members and Guests Price includes Continental Breakfast THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! BUSINESS CONSULTANTS & COACHES The Entrepreneur’s Source Robert Lewis, President 46 Winding Creek Lane Rochester, NY 14625 (585) 385-2087 Fax: (585) 385-5867 www.theesource.com/rlewis VENDING SERVICES Somora Vending Jennifer Somora 440 Ripplewood Drive Rochester, NY 14616 (585) 259-8032 Small Business Success Series TECH TUESDAY “Get more from your web browser” Do you ever feel you could be getting more out of the internet? Do you feel stymied by search engines? Get more out of your window to the web and learn how to use your web browser to its full potential. This class is for beginners and intermediate users who feel they are just scratching the surface and want a web productivity power boost. Tech Tuesdays, a monthly segment of the Greece Chamber’s Small Business Success Series, is designed to teach you the essentials of today’s technology and how to use it to help in your business’ success. Tech Tuesdays are be held the first Tuesday of every month in the Greece Chamber Conference Room, covering a Small Business Success Series variety of technology-related topics. For more information or to register for this seminar, visit www.GreeceChamber.org or call the Greece Chamber office at 227-7272. Date: Tuesday, October 6 Time: 7:30-9am Location: Greece Chamber Conference Room 2496 West Ridge Road, Suite 202 Presenter: Art Wheat, Site Steward, Inc. Presenting Sponsor: AT&T Cost: $20 for Greece Chamber Member Investors $35 for Non-Members and Guests Price includes lunch visit our website at www.GreeceChamber.org What is your effect on others? Do others perspire when they see you or do they feel inspired? Come discuss the frustrations and opportunities that female leaders face today. We will explore how developing essential skills and characteristics found in influential leaders can create inspiration and improve results. You will learn: pitfalls to avoid, 7 essential skills of effective leaders and how to develop into a leader of influence. The seminar is one of in a series being offered this year in the Owners & Managers Track as part of this year’s Small Business Success Series. For more information or to register for this seminar, visit www.Greece Chamber.org or call the Greece Chamber office at 227-7272. Small Business Success Series PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRACK “The business of tracking your business” Tuesday, October 13th • 11:45am-1pm Greece Chamber of Commerce Conference Room 2496 W. Ridge Rd., Suite 202 Presenter: Kathy Zaroczynski Zaroczynski & Associates Presenting Sponsor: AT&T Track Sponsor: USA Payroll, Inc. Cost: $20 for Greece Chamber Member Investors $35 for Non-Members and Guests Price includes Light Lunch The goal for this seminar is to teach business owners how to properly account for their company. We will familiarize owners with the proper filings and reports necessary to run a successful business, and will discuss the basics of properly accounting for sales and expenses on a day-to-day basis. The seminar is one of in a series being offered this year in the Professional Development Track as part of this year’s Small Business Success Series. For more information or to register for this seminar, visit www.Greece Chamber.org or by contacting the Greece Chamber office at 227-7272. Greece Business Expo Saturday, September 19th • 10am-3pm • The Mall at Greece Ridge Corridor between Old Navy and Premier Sports Center Event Sponsors: The Mall at Greece Ridge and Greece Chamber of Commerce The Greece Business Expo, sponsored by the Greece Chamber of Commerce and The Mall at Greece Ridge, is held twice a year in September and March at the Mall, to give our local businesses a valuable opportunity to inform and educate both current and potential customers. The Expo gives business owners the opportunity to talk with existing customers, generate sales inquiries and even launch new products or services. There are still booths available for any businesses wishing to participate in the September 19th event. The event is open to the public at no charge. Come out and support your local businesses! For more information, contact Sue Edgett, 227-7272 or email to [email protected] for pricing and registration forms. SEPTEMBER 9, 2009 page 3 BUSINESS MATTERS BOARD of DIRECTORS Chairman: Al Meilutis Vice Chair: Paul Chatfield Treasurer: Del Smith Secretary: Debra Walker Immediate Past Chair: Kyle Van Putte Steven Achramovitch Chrissy Andrews Cheryl Ann Bilski Deb Case James Cummings III Donald Felter Doug Hall James Hofford Jim Iovino Jr. Michael Masiello Jeffrey McCann Kirk Morris Todd Schirmer COMMITTEE CHAIRS Annual Awards Banquet: Debra Walker Erie Canal: Cheryl Ann Bilski Ambassador: Chrissy Andrews/Phil Hurwitz Public Relations: TBA Race on the Ridge: Melanie Fazio Dewey Avenue Roundtable: Paul Chatfield Youth Hall of Fame: Ralph DeStephano GREECE CHAMBER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS President: Dan Richardson Vice President: Jodie Perry Treasurer: P. Robert Fox Secretary: Raymond DiRaddo Gilbert Cooper Joan Korsch Anne Loria William Selke Kyle Van Putte Eugene Welch STAFF President/CEO: Jodie A. Perry Membership and Events Director: Sue Edgett Finance and Benefits Director: Chris Sortino Office and Communications Coordinator: Terry Hogan INTERESTED IN BECOMING A GREECE CHAMBER MEMBER? CONTACT SUE EDGETT at 585.227.7272 page 2 SEPTEMBER 9, 2009 Facebook, Linked In & Twitter...Oh My! BY JODIE A. PERRY, IOM It seems like every few months there is a new computer application that is being unrolled to great acclaim. First it was MySpace, then Facebook followed by Linked In and now even the front page of the paper is reporting on Twitter outages! I’ve been talking with a lot of our members, and other professionals to glean their thoughts on this social media revolution. The responses have been interesting and wide-ranging. Some people are whole-heartedly embracing this new wave and have set up pages for themselves and their businesses on as many of these sites as possible. These people have tended to be in the “young professional” demographic—but not all of them! Others have been very skeptical of the whole movement and have stayed as far away as possible. And then there are those in the middle who have maybe dabbled around a bit but have not quite figured out what all the fuss is about. I recently returned from a national Chamber conference and social media was definitely the buzz term for the week. Any seminar that had those two magic words in the title was filled to capacity. Everyone is trying to figure out the same thing—“how in the world do we use these tools effectively?” The answer depends upon who you ask. I should note that in the interest of full disclosure the Greece Chamber has decided to jump in with both feet. You’ll not only find us on the big 3 but also our own dedicated, members-only site called “SuccessLink.” Join us, become a fan, tweet to us…you can contact us in a myriad of ways and also connect with your fellow Chamber members. I am hardly an expert on social media but here are a few tips that I have managed to pick up from listening and researching this phenomenon. First, use social media as a way to have a conversation with your customers. Marketers all over the world are scrambling to adapt to this new twoway opportunity. Use it to your full advantage. For an excellent example on how to do this, check out the Van Putte Gardens page on Facebook! Second, think of social media as a wonderful and inexpensive way to reaffirm your brand. We have been twittering for a month now and I have to admit I do not think it has brought us a new member yet. What it has done, however, is offer us a great opportunity to really drive home (on a consistent, but hopefully not annoying basis) just exactly what the Greece Chamber does! Finally, my advice is to try it out! The more active you are, the more you will get out of the whole experience. Will social media stick around? I think so, but who knows what the next big trend or application will be? Neil Hair, a professor from RIT who spoke at our luncheon in July pointed out that many people were skeptical when email first came out as well and now look at us. Tweet to you later! —Jodie A. Perry, IOM Greece Chamber of Commerce President/CEO CALENDAR OF EVENTS SEPTEMBER 9/15 Tuesday: Board of Directors meeting, 7:30am 9/16 Wednesday: Race on the Ridge 5K Planning Committee meeting, 8am 9/17 Thursday: Monthly Networking Luncheon, 11:45am-1:15pm, Brook House Restaurant, 920 Elm Ridge Center Drive. Guest Speaker: Doug Escher, Dale Carnegie Training. Sponsored by Gateway Energy Services 9/19 Saturday: Greece Business Expo, 10am3pm, The Mall at Greece Ridge. Contact Sue Edgett, Greece Chamber for more information and to register for the event 9/22 Tuesday: Canal Committee meeting, 8am 9/23 Wednesday: Ambassadors meeting, 8am 9/24 Thursday: Small Business Success Series. “Influential Leadership for Women,” presented by Juls Foos, Bryant & Stratton College. 7:309am, Greece Chamber Conference Room, Suite 202, 2496 West Ridge Road. Presenting Sponsor: AT&T. Track Sponsor: Bidders Guide Publications 9/25 Friday: Member Orientation, 8-9am, Greece Chamber Conference Room, Suite 202, 2496 W. Ridge Road. Learn about the many facets of your Chamber’s benefit and service offerings. Register online or contact Sue Edgett, Chamber office for more details 9/25 Friday: Experience the Canal on the Rose Lummis. Full-day cruise departing from Henpeck Park, 10am, returning 5pm. Contact Chris Sortino, Greece Chamber for more information and to make reservations 9/26 Saturday: Experience the Canal on the Rose Lummis. 90-minutes cruises departing from Henpeck Park at noon, 2pm, 4pm and 6pm. Contact Chris Sortino, Greece Chamber for more information and to make reservations OCTOBER 10/2 Friday: First Friday Networking, 7:30am to 8:30am, hosted by Legacy at Park Crescent, 1000 Providence Circle, off Mt. Read Boulevard 10/6 Tuesday: Small Business Success Series. Tech Tuesday. “Get More From Your Web Browser,” presented by Art Wheat, Site Steward, Inc. 7:30-9am, Greece Chamber Conference Room, Suite 202, 2496 W. Ridge Road. Presenting Sponsor: AT&T 10/7 Wednesday: Race on the Ridge 5K Planning Committee meeting, 8am 10/8 Thursday: Informational Meeting on the Greece Chamber’s “Discover India” trip, 5:307pm, Greece Chamber Conference Room, Suite CONTINUED on PAGE 7... visit our website at www.GreeceChamber.org Quick Tips: Healthy Eating on a Budget There are ways to make healthy eating fit your budget. You'll be surprised by how spending just a little extra time can save you money. And the more time you spend—in planning, shopping, and cooking—the more money you'll save. Save money by learning and planning: • Plan and shop for a week’s worth of meals at a time. You're less likely to go out to eat or buy expensive convenience foods during the week when the ingredients for dinner are already in your kitchen. • Keep a list of what leftovers are in your refrigerator and freezer. That way they won't go to waste because you forgot they were there. And you can use the list when you're planning next week's meals. • Watch grocery store ads for sales so that you can stock up on items you know you will use. You can sometimes save money by buying more of something. For example, some stores may give you a discount if you buy 12 cans of chicken broth instead of just 2 or 3. • Learn how much food costs. That way you can tell when an advertised sale is really a good deal. • Use coupons. People who invest time in saving and organizing coupons often save a lot of money. • Learn how to grow your own vegetables. If you don't have the space, see if there is a community garden in your neighborhood. Or try growing a few vegetables or herbs on your porch or in a sunny indoor room. See how many convenience foods you can cross off your list by planning something healthier and cheaper instead. For example: • Instead of potato chips, buy unpopped popcorn you can make at home. • Instead of ready-made desserts, make your own cookies, cakes, or muffins. • Instead of packaged snacks, buy crackers and peanut butter to make your own little sandwich snacks. Or snack on fresh or dried fruits. CALENDAR OF EVENTS CONTINUED from PAGE 2... 202, 2496 W. Ridge Road. Contact Chris Sortino at the Greece Chamber for more information 10/13 Tuesday: Canal Committee meeting at 8:00am 10/13 Tuesday: Small Business Success Series. “The Business Tracking of Your Business,” presented by Kathy Zaroczynski, Zaroczynski & Associates. 11:45am-1pm, Greece Chamber Conference Room, Suite 202, 2496 W. Ridge Road. Presenting Sponsor: AT&T. Track Sponsor: USA Payroll, Inc. Reservations are requested for all Chamber luncheons and events; call 227-7272 to make reservations. All committee meetings and training sessions, unless otherwise noted, will take place in the Greece Chamber’s Conference Room at 2496 West Ridge Road, Suite 202. If you are interested in one of our many active committees or you would like to gain more exposure for your business, please call us at the Chamber. • Instead of sweetened cold cereals, buy oatmeal or other hot cereal. Save money at the grocery store: • Always shop with a list. Try not to buy anything that’s not on your list, but be open to unexpected sale items that you know you will use. • Shopping with family members can cost you money if they talk you into buying things that aren't on your list. Shop by yourself if you have to. • Buy fresh fruits and vegetables when they're in season. They are likely to be fresher and cost less. • Buy frozen vegetables. They are picked at the peak of ripeness and have just as many—or more—vitamins and minerals as fresh. And they cost less. • Buy store brands instead of name brands. • Shop in the bulk foods aisle, where things like beans, rice, pasta, and other dried foods may be cheaper. Save money elsewhere: • Whole-grain bread is healthier than regular bread, but it usually costs more. If you have a bakery outlet in your community, you can buy day-old whole-grain bread there at a discount. • Buy fresh produce at a farmer’s market or a produce stand. Prices are usually—but not always—lower there than at the grocery store. • Many fruit orchards let customers pick the fruit themselves to save money. Save money in your kitchen: • Build up your cooking skills. Buy one good, general cookbook. Used bookstores are a good source. • Invest in a slow cooker or Crock-Pot. With a slow cooker you can buy less expensive cuts of meat, because the long, slow cooking time makes them tender and very tasty. Plus, the dish cooks all day while you're at work or busy with something else. CHAMBER C H AT. . . • Learn how to cut up a chicken. You can save money by buying whole chickens and cutting them apart yourself. And make soup with the bones. • Make vegetables your main dish, and serve your meat as a smaller side dish. You'll save money by eating less meat. You can also serve beans instead of meat. • Make your own lunch, and take it with you to work. • Use recipes you can double or triple, so you can freeze leftovers for later. • When a recipe calls for milk, use dried fat-free milk. It's cheaper and doesn't need to be kept cold. You just add the milk powder to water to make only as much as you need. Author: Cynthia Tank/ Article from MVP Website September Monthly Networking Luncheon The Monthly Networking Luncheons are held Reservations can be made at www.GreeceChamber monthly to give Greece Chamber members .org or by calling the Chamber offices at 227-7272. and guests the opportunity to network with one another and build new contacts to grow Date: Thursday, September 17, 2009 their businesses. Time: Registration and Networking at 11:45am A wide variety of guest speakers are Lunch and Program from noon to 1:15pm scheduled to give attendees the opportunity Location: Brook House Restaurant to learn about important issues facing 920 Elm Ridge Center Drive today’s business and the tools needed to Guest Speaker: Doug Escher, Dale Carnegie move their businesses forward. Training The September luncheon will feature Doug Escher with Dale Carnegie Training. You will Cost: $16 for Greece Chamber Member Investors learn how to better motivate yourself and $21 for Non-Members and Guests your employees to build your customer base Event Sponsor: Gateway Energy Services and to increase revenue. A division of GateHouse Media Inc. advertising supplement to GREECE POST 73 Buffalo Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424 585-394-0770 www.MPNnow.com visit our website at www.GreeceChamber.org SEPTEMBER 9, 2009 page 7 A D V E R T I S E I N T H I S N E W S L E T T E R ! C A L L 3 8 1 . 3 3 0 0 x 4 3 5 T O D AY ! THE page 8 SEPTEMBER 9, 2009 To Enhance the Business and Economic Vitality of the Greece Community 2496 West Ridge Road • Suite 201 • Greece, NY 14626-3053 585.227.7272 • fax 585.227.7275 • www.GreeceChamber.org 2 3 • First Friday Networking • New Members • Small Business Success Series • Greece Business Expo • Tech Tuesday 4 • Member Spotlight: Advanced Home Inspections · Metro Mattress Ribbon Cutting 5 • Member Spotlight: Ameriprise • 2009 Greece Community Volunteers Reception 6 • Renewing Members • Greece Chamber Member Orientation 7 • Chamber Chat: Quick Tips, Healthy Eating on a Budget • September Monthly Networking Luncheon visit our website at www.GreeceChamber.org SEPTEMBER 9, 2009 MISSION STATEMENT Inside this issue... • Facebook, Linked In & Twitter...Oh My! by Jodie A. Perry • Calendar of Events INFORMER Travel with the Greece Chamber ake advantage of great travel opportunities coming your way with the Greece Chamber of Commerce. In March of this year, in conjunction with the Rochester Business Alliance, the Greece Chamber of Commerce offered its members, business leaders and the community an opportunity to travel to China. Due to the overwhelming response the Greece Chamber has lined up several more trips that many people only dream of taking and all at discounted group rates. The 9-day China trip featured stops in Beijing, Suzhou, Hangzhou, and Shanghai. This exciting trip gave travelers a chance to experience, first hand, Chinese culture and tour memorable sites, both modern and ancient. Fifty-three people have signed up for our upcoming trip to Egypt which will depart on September 18, 2009 and return on September 26. Those joining us for the Discover Egypt trip can look forward to cruising the Nile on traditional feluccas, visiting the great Pyramids of Giza and their guardian Sphinx and the Cairo Museum. The trip will include a 5-day Nile cruise visiting Karnak and Luxor Temples, as well as an Aswan cruise where sightseers will visit the Aswan Damn and its huge lake, the Temple of Philae and a visit to the botanical garden and many other sightseeing opportunities There is unlimited business opportunities unfolding for those that would like to experience India. This 8-day trip will depart from JFK on January 12, 2010 and will include visits to Dehli, Jaipur and Agra. A visit to the Birla Temple, Fatehpur Sikri, the City Palace Museum, Itmad-ud-Dullah, the Taj Mahal, Ambar Palace, where tourists can enjoy an elephant ride. Travelers can attend a Gem-cutting & Polishing demonstration, experience the art of carpet weaving, block printing and turban wearing demonstration, a sightseeing tour of the massive Agra Fort, a marble craftsmanship demonstration are just a few of this trip’s highlights. For an additional fee a 6 day/5 night extension can be added giving travelers the opportunity to discover either the “Wonders of Nepal” or “Magical South India.” If a cruise is more your style of travel the Greece Chamber of Commerce offered a Canada, New England cruise that will set sail in early September. Passengers of this cruise will visit New York City, Newport, Rhode Island, Boston, Massachusetts, Bar Harbor, Maine, Saint John, New Brunswick, Halifax, and Nova Scotia, all aboard the Caribbean Princess, through Princess Cruises. From August 29 through September 5, 2010 take advantage of an T Alaskan Cruise where travelers will begin their voyage in Seattle, Washington and from there visit Ketchikan and Skagway, Alaska, enjoy scenic cruising through Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska as well as stopping in Victoria, British Columbia. While aboard the ship enjoy pools and hot tubs, a gym and fitness area, a nine-hole putting course, a jogging track, shuffleboard, a casino, world class art collection, gallery and auctions, 24-hour Internet service, and a library and writing room. For those that are looking to stay closer to home and enjoy some of the scenic beauty that exists right here in our own backyard think about trying one of our very popular Experience the Canal Erie Canal cruises aboard the 1953 Mississippi River Boat, the Rose Lummis. On Friday, September 25, 2009 a “Scenic Fall Day Cruise” will leave Henpeck Park (on Ridgeway Avenue just before Elmgrove Road) at 10am and return at approximately 5pm that afternoon. Passengers will cruise to Corn Hill Landing along the picturesque Erie Canal with the first point of interest being historic Junction Lock and then passing through the towns of Gates and Chili. From there it will be onto the City of Rochester docking at Corn Hill Landing for 2 hours of lunch and sightseeing on your own. On the return trip travelers aboard can enjoy a Wine Tasting with Mayers Lake Ontario Winery, all for just $49 p.p. On Saturday, September 26, 2009 also aboard the Rose Lummis, four 90 minute cruises will be offered also departing from Henpeck Park. Cruise times are as follows: Noon-Lunch Cruise that includes a box lunch, 2pm-Late Lunch Cruise that includes a box lunch, 4pm-Happy Hour Cruise that includes a Wine Tasting, cheese & crackers, and a 6pm-Evening Cruise with luscious desserts & coffee, with desserts provided by Priscilla’s Cookies & More LLC. Each 90 minute cruise is $25 p.p. Seating is limited and all Erie Canal Cruise reservations must be pre-paid. If you are interested in traveling to exotic destinations or just looking for something different to experience for a day be sure to call Chris Sortino at the Greece Chamber of Commerce for details and reservations at 227-7272 or email her at [email protected]. Be sure to watch for information at www.GreeceChamber.org, or in the Democrat & Chronicle and Greece Post newspapers for upcoming trips and events. —Terry Hogan, Greece Chamber of Commerce Office & Communications Director visit our website at www.GreeceChamber.org