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Greece, NY 14626
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Volume 18, December 2011
Volunteerism Promotes Teamwork!
Connecting Great People with Great Causes
Save the date
Tues., Dec. 13th, 2011
7:30am— 9:00am
Tech Tuesday
“I’ve Got a Website, Now What”
Chamber Conference Room
Thurs., Dec. 22nd, 2011
7:30am-8:30am
Eggs & Issues
Greece Town Supervisor John Auberger
Brook House Restaurant
Inside this issue
On the cover...
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Volunteerism!
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Reflections on Five Years
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Chamber Events
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Chamber At a Glance
Ribbon Cuttings
Small Business of the Year
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Greece Chamber Travel
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Hot Holiday Items
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New Members
Chamber Leads Group
Chamber Holiday Party
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From One Closet to
Another NYS Senator
Robach Kids Clothing
Drive
Member News—
Masiello Retirement
Solutions
Visit Santa at The Mall at
Greece Ridge
Page 10
Member Spotlight:
LaserSensations
Calendar of Events
Page 11
Holiday Mixer
Renewing Members
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On Sunday, November 6th, 2011 the Greece Chamber Charitable Foundation held its annual Race on the Ridge
5K. The Foundation, the Greece Chamber of Commerce, sponsors and volunteers all worked together on this
spectacular event that drew nearly 200 runners/walkers and benefitted 5 charity organizations!
As we look at the Chamber’s
success throughout the years much of it
is attributed to terrific members,
sponsors, caring and hard working
volunteers, great leadership, and an
experienced, knowledgeable, friendly
staff. With all that combined, teamwork
is born and included in that teamwork is
volunteerism. Together we accomplish
great things.
Exactly what makes
volunteerism so important to individuals,
communities, businesses and their
employees? Everyone benefits! A study
done in 2010 by VolunteerMatch.org and
United Healthcare found that
volunteering enhances volunteers’
physical and mental health and creates
stronger and more positive relationships
between employers and employees. The
study showed: 1) 68% of those who
volunteered in the past year reported
that volunteering made them feel
physically and mentally healthier 2) 29%
of volunteers who suffer from a chronic
condition said that volunteering has
helped them manage their chronic
condition 3) 89% of volunteers feel that
volunteering lowered their stress level
and 4) 92% of volunteers agree that
volunteering enriches their sense of
purpose in life.
Studies done at The Volunteer
Center of Story County, Iowa showed the
positive effect volunteerism has on the
workplace, team building in the
workplace, employer and employee
relationships, and the community. Their
studies have shown that volunteerism in
the workplace: 1) supports open
communication and solidarity company
wide 2) boosts employee satisfaction 3)
increases ability for companies to attract
and retain employees 4) creates interest
in the community and loyalty among
members of the
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Business Matters
December 2011
Reflections on Five Years
BOARD of DIRECTORS
Chairman: Paul Chatfield
Vice Chair: Del Smith
Treasurer: Brian Ward
Secretary: Chrissy Andrews
Immediate Past Chair: Al Meilutis
Member At-Large: Donald Felter Jr
Patricia Anthony
Laura Bennett
Cheryl Ann Bilski
James Cummings III
Donald Felter Jr.
Russell Herman
James Hofford
Michael Masiello
Kirk Morris
Wendy Rockcastle
Todd Schirmer
Michael West
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Annual Awards Banquet: Wendy Rockcastle
Erie Canal: Todd Schirmer & Dave Pandina
Ambassador: Barbara Giancursio & Phil Hurwitz
Small Business of the Year: Jim Cummings
Race on the Ridge: Anne Loria
Dewey Avenue Roundtable: Paul Chatfield
Youth Hall of Fame: Ralph DeStephano
GREECE CHAMBER CHARITABLE
FOUNDATION
President: Kyle Van Putte
Vice President: Jodie Perry
Treasurer: Gilbert Cooper
Secretary: Raymond DiRaddo
P. Robert Fox
Joan Korsch
Anne Loria
Dan Richardson
William Selke
Eugene Welch
Al Meilutis
John Cirella
STAFF
President/CEO: Jodie A. Perry, IOM
Director of Member Services & Events: Sue Edgett
Director of Marketing & Communications: Terry
Hogan
Director of Finance & Member Benefits: Christine
Sortino
Office Manager: Rae Shults
Membership Development Manager: Ann Hallick
-By Jodie A. Perry, IOM, President & CEO
Monday, December 18th, 2006 – That was my first day of
work for the Greece Chamber of Commerce. It’s hard to
believe that five years have gone by already! I took a leap
of faith that year when I decided to uproot my life and
move back home to the Rochester, NY area. I had been
living in a small, rural city in Northwest Ohio called Van
Wert. I was just shy of my two year mark as the leader of
their Chamber. It had been a great opportunity for me to
move there and work with their small – but dynamic –
business community. I knew I would not stay there
forever but I did not plan to leave so quickly. Sometimes,
though, life presents you with an opportunity you just
cannot pass by.
What would it be like moving back to the area where I grew up? Since
leaving for college I had lived in a big city (Washington DC) and small ones
(Ashland, Van Wert) and felt pretty adaptable to wherever I found myself. I
admit, though, I never really thought I would come back to Rochester.
Growing up I was like a lot of other kids who could not wait to get out of here
and explore the world a bit. At first I thought that was exclusive to just people
around here but the more I have moved and met people I think that kids
everywhere, no matter the city or town have that feeling.
The job at this Chamber was a great opportunity. Professionally it was a
good move and I was excited to be able to see my family more. When the
opportunity came I could not pass it by. So now, five years into the position
what are my thoughts? A few things come to mind. I’ll start with the broad
ones and get more specific:
First, I have to say that I have loved being back in the Rochester area, and
I am not saying that just because of my family. Coming back as an
adult I see things through a little different lens. Rochester has had
its share of hard knocks, to be sure, but I also see some really
exciting things happening here. It’s a midsized city with a lot to
offer. Our leaders are working together now more than ever before
and I believe good things are ahead for Rochester.
Second, I’m really proud of what we have accomplished in the last five
years at the Chamber. I have had the privilege to work with a great
team of people. Our volunteers (Board & Committee Members) have
been strong supporters of the mission of what we are doing. I also
have an excellent staff team that has accomplished so much. People
often give me credit, but trust me, our success is thanks to the work
of the WHOLE Team! Whether it is additional benefits, great new
programs and events or an expanded membership base, I believe
strongly this organization is constantly growing and changing to
meet the needs of our members.
My last reflection is more personal. I will always be thankful to Anne
Loria, Kyle Van Putte and the other Board Members back in 2006
that took a chance on me and brought me home. There are a
multitude of reasons why I am thankful but the most important one
to me is that I have had some precious time to spend with family.
This year I have lost both my mother and my aunt to cancer. I have
spent plenty of time thinking about how different things would have
been if I had still been away from home. I had the privilege of
helping my dad care for my mom as the disease ravaged her life and
spent so many precious hours with my mom. I also had three years
of good time with her before she got sick. It’s been a long and
difficult year for me but despite it all I am very thankful for all the
blessings I have.
Five years ago on a snowy December day I walked into the Chamber office
for the first time as the President. I had no idea of all that lay ahead of me –
both good and bad. It’s a privilege to lead this fine organization and I look
forward to seeing what else the future will bring for us.
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Chamber Events
Pictured above: Adrienne,
McHargue, Director of
Communications at Lollypop Farm
presenting at Greece Chamber Small
Tech Tuesday
Eggs & Issues
“I’ve Got a Website—Now
What?”
Thurs., Dec. 22nd
7:30am - 8:30am
Brook House Restaurant
920 Elm Ridge Center Drive
Tues, Dec. 13th
7:30am - 9:00am
Greece Chamber Conference
Room
$15 / members & $25 / nonmembers
(includes continental breakfast)
Presenting
Sponsor
Greece Town Supervisor John
Auberger at Chamber Eggs & Issues
$15 for Greece Chamber members &
$20 for non-members
Join us at this very informative legislative breakfast. Greece Town
Supervisor John Auberger will be our featured Guest Speaker.
The Supervisor will bring us the latest news on important issues
facing the Town of Greece update.
Join us for an exciting 90 minute
seminar: I’ve Got a Website - Now What?
To learn more about Greece Chamber events visit us on the
presented by Art Wheat, owner of
Internet at www.GreeceChamber.org or call our office
SiteSteward, Inc.
at 585-227-7272!
Promotional
Opportunities
Orientation
First Friday
Networking
Fri., Jan. 6th, 2012
7:30am - 8:30am
Fri., Dec. 16th, 2011
8:00am - 9:00am
Greece Chamber Conference
Room
Join us on Friday, December 16th, 2011 and learn more about the
promotional opportunities available to your business as a Greece
Chamber member. This orientation session will cover everything
from advertising discounts to social media tools and resources.
Pictured above: Mike Knox, Bidders Guide
Publications, Ann Hallick, Greece
Chamber, Steve Switzer, Switzer Business
Solutions, LLC & Bill Selke
Holiday Inn Airport
911 Brooks Avenue
This event is FREE
Bring plenty of business cards and network before your work day
begins. Enjoy a continental breakfast. First Fridays are a favorite
of Chamber members. It’s straight ahead networking at its best!
Everyone loves a discount! Participating in the Members F1RST
Discount Program allows Greece Chamber members to offer
exclusive discounts to one another. It is FREE to participate in this
program!
Call Terry Hogan at 585-227-7272 for details.
Kevin Hauser and his Boy Scout Troop 173 painted over the graffiti underneath Long Pond Rd. on Canal Bridge Supports at Erie Canal Path as part of
his Eagle Scout Project on Oct. 22nd and 23rd. Great job!!!
Member Testimonial
“Over the past several years, I've benefited measurably from the services
provided by the Greece Chamber of Commerce. Membership in this
organization has been an essential tool in growing fruitful business
relationships and expanding my network. It's been great return on the
investment, and it just keeps getting better.” –Jerry Grundman, The
BrandBuilder Company
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Greece Chamber At-a-Glance
RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONIES
December
TO-DO
LIST
New Doan FIAT Showroom Opens at
The Mall at Greece Ridge
Doan FIAT cuts the
ribbon at the Grand
Opening Ceremony on
Thursday, November
17th, 2011 at their new
showroom in The Mall
at Greece Ridge.
Pictured to the left,
from left to right:
Greece Chamber
President/CEO Jodie
Perry, Greece Town
Supervisor, John
Auberger, NYS
Assemblyman Bill
Reilich, NYS Senator
Joe Robach, and Doan
FIAT owner, Ray
Helfrich.
REGISTER for the January 2012
Chamber Networking Luncheon with
featured guest speaker U.S.
Congresswoman Kathy Hochul.
FOLLOW the Greece Chamber on
Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Join us on
SuccessLink, the Chamber’s private social
media site.
ATTEND for the December Tech
Tuesday “I’ve Got a Website, Now What?”
and learn all about DIY and how you can
use it to enhance your website. This
fascinating 90-minute seminar will be
presented by Art Wheat, SiteSteward, Inc.
on Dec. 13th, 2011 from 7:30am—9:00am.
ENGAGE at the Chamber’s annual
Holiday Party. Thursday, Dec. 15th at The
Rochester Marriott Airport Hotel from
5:30pm—7:30pm. Celebrate the season
with fellow Greece Chamber members and
give a little something to the less fortunate!
Great Holiday Gift!
Erie Canal
Mural Prints
Available
Prints of the new
murals installed on
the bridge at
Henpeck Park are
available for
purchase. Contact
the Greece
Chamber office at
585-227-7272 for
details.
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Congratulations to 2011 Small
Business of the Year & 2011
Microenterprise of the Year Recipients!
Now
Recruiting Students!
The Greece Chamber Charitable Foundation is now recruiting
for the 2011-12 Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!). Do you
know a local high school student (who attends Greece, Hilton or
Spencerport Central Schools) who might be interested in starting
their own business? This intensive entrepreneurship program
will take them through every stage of the entrepreneurial
process from idea generation and vetting to getting investor
funding and launching the business. Interested students can
download the application packet from our website. Space is
limited and students are accepted on a rolling basis. Encourage
any students you know to visit our website at
www.GreeceChamber.org for more information.
You may also email Jodie Perry at [email protected] with
any questions.
Seeking
Nominations!
The Greece Chamber held its 3rd Annual Small Business of the Year Award luncheon on
Friday, Nov. 4th, 2011 at the Rochester Marriott Airport Hotel. Solutions Studio & Spa was
the recipient of this year’s award. Pictured above from left to right: Dennis Floss (Democrat
& Chronicle Media Sponsor of this year’s event), Jodie Perry, Greece Chamber
President/CEO, Jackie Laturneau, Solutions Studio & Spa, partner/ owner, Judy Fridd,
Solutions Studio & Spa partner/owner, Jennifer Grim, partner/ owner, and Phil Pecora,
Do you have a favorite local spot that you would
like to nominate for the Greece Chamber’s new
Entertainment: Pick of the Month section in
SuccessLink Journal? Contact Terry Hogan at
585-227-7272 or email her at
[email protected]. with the name and
contact information and a brief explanation of why
you are nominating them. Remember, it must be a
Greece Chamber member!
OPEN ENROLLMENT
To make healthcare plan changes
Call Chris Sortino at 585-227-7272 no
later than December 20th, 2011.
New York State
Assemblyman Bill Reilich
Moving District Office
Sanger Family Dental was named Microenterprise of the Year at the Greece Chamber’s
Small Business of the Year Award Luncheon on Nov. 4th, 2011. Microenterprise of the Year
is a new category added this year. Pictured from Left to Right: Dennis Floss, Democrat &
Chronicle (Media Sponsor of this year’s event), Keith Sanger, DDS, Sanger Family Dental,
Jodie Perry, Greece Chamber President/CEO, and Phil Pecora, Genesee Regional Bank
(Presenting Sponsor of this year’s event).
New York State Assemblyman
Bill Reilich will be moving his
District Office on December 1,
2011. He will be open for
business at his new location at
2496 W. Ridge Road, right
between Subway and Salvatore’s
Pizza. The Greece Chamber is
happy to have a new “neighbor”
as Bill will be just a couple doors
down from our Greece Chamber Offices.
Feel free to drop by and say hello. And as always
if you have any questions or concerns, you can
reach his office at 225-4190.
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Hot Holiday Items
Frontier Communications has always delivered sound, reliable
phone, Internet and video products to our customers and we are excited to now
offer Home Security Services provided by ADT, the largest single provider of
electronic security services throughout North America. Interested customers
should call 1-855-FTR-LOCK or visit our website at www.frontier.com/security.
GoColor printing located at 2450 Ridge Road West, Suite 100 is pleased to
be able to offer customers a little extra holiday cheer in the form of a 15%
discount on any order over $100 during the Greece Chamber of Commerce’s
Hot Holiday Item or Service Promotion running from 12-03-11 to 01-03-12. Just
mention this promotion at the time of your order so you too can get a little
extra holiday cheer in your stocking!
Homewood Suites—Now you can stay at Homewood for the Holidays
at 15% off. Just book any weekend stay between 11-1-11 and 1-2-12 and save. Enjoy
suites with full kitchens, flat-screen TV’s, free Internet and a hot, full breakfast.
You can save money and stay close to your family without having to, you know,
stay with your family.
Holiday Specials from Juan
& Maria’s “Highly Addictive Spanish
Foods”
Free delivery may be available
◊ Any order $50 to $100 10% discount
◊ Any order $100 to $150 15% discount
◊ Orders $150 or above 20% discount
◊ Have a real big party? Call 585-303-1290 for pricing
LaserSensations.com Custom Personalized Gifts, 585-752-5572
PO Box 16812, Rochester, NY 14616
Personalized Ornaments are back and they are absolutely gorgeous!
For that special someone who is hard to buy for or has everything.
Give a personalized gift that will show how much you really care.
Use coupon code “Chamber” at checkout for 25% off your entire order until
12/21/11
The Stereo Shop—Wouldn’t you love to get into a nice warm car on those
cold winter mornings? A car starter would allow you that luxury! Our experienced
installers use the highest quality products. Stop by the Stereo Shop at 2613 West
Ridge Road or call us at 227-1910. Gift Certificates available!
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New Members
DESIGNERS
Pete Fox Design
Steven Johns, Owner
260 Maiden Lane
Rochester, NY 14616
(585) 880-5115
HOTELS/MOTELS/BED & BREAKFASTS
Holiday Inn Express
Laroy Burgess, General Manager
1635 West Ridge Road
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 663-8400 Fax: (585) 663-8408
www.hiexpress.com/greeceny
MARINE SURVEY & CONSULTING
Roberts Services Inc.
Robert Spencer, President
185 Summit Hill Drive
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 259-9527
MARKETING
Valient Market Research
Scott Upham, President, CEO
470 Long Pond Road, Suite 270
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 227-2600 Fax: (866) 804-7364
www.valientsolutions.com
OFFICE EQUIPMENT – SALES/SERVICE/
SUPPLIES
Pitney Bowes Inc.
Robert Zurat, Area Manager
6724 Rush Lima Road
Honeoye Falls, NY 14472
(585) 738-3727 Fax: (203) 460-3498
PROMOTIONAL GIFTS & ENGRAVING
LaserSensations
John Sieminski, Owner
PO Box 16812
Rochester, NY 14616
(585) 752-5572
www.lasersensations.com
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Studio 4 PR
Robin Taney
PO Box 322
North Greece, NY 14515
(585) 366-4008
Greece Chamber
Annual Holiday Party
Thursday
December 15th, 2011
Rochester Marriott
Airport Hotel
5:30pm—7:30pm
$10 per person
or
$5 per person and a donation of a hat,
mittens or scarf.
RESTAURANTS / FOOD & BEVERAGES
Romeo’s Restaurant
Robert & Lisa Liberatore, Owners
2500 Ridgeway Avenue
Rochester, NY 14626
(585) 342-9340
RESTAURANTS / FOOD & BEVERAGES
Wise Guys Diner
Louann Haessler, Manager
2811 Dewey Avenue
Rochester, NY 14616
(585) 663-1800
TRAVEL
Collette Vacations
Matthew D’Eramo, District Sales Manager
180 Middle Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(866) 923-1751
www.collettevacations.com
* As of November 14, 2011
Chamber Leads Group
Starts January 2012
Leads groups are a proven resource for growing
businesses of all kinds and sizes. The Greece Chamber
of Commerce is ringing in the New Year by helping you
grow your business. Our new Business Referral
Network groups will launch after the first of the year.
Membership in a leads group is exclusive. Each
group is composed of professionals representing a
different field of business, so there is no competition
within the group. If your field of business is
represented in the group you are interested in, every
effort will be made to place you in another group or
you will be added to our waiting list.
If you are interested in finding out more about the
BRN and how your business can benefit, please join us
for a no obligation info session on Wednesday,
January 11th at from 7:30-8:30am in the Chamber
Conference Room. To RSVP please call 585-227-7272
or email [email protected].
$5 per person with the donation of: hat, scarf,
pair of mittens, to be donated to the
Greece Ecumenical Clothing Closet.
All cash proceeds will be donated to the
Greece Food Shelf.
Event sponsored by: Rochester Marriott Airport Hotel, Courtyard
Marriott Rochester West and Residence Inn Marriott Rochester West
For more details or to make a reservation visit
www.GreeceChamber.org
or call the Chamber office at 585-227-7272.
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Member News
Rochester’s Masiello Joins Multi-Financial Securities Corporation’s Advisory Council
Rochester, N.Y. - Michael A. Masiello,
founder and president of Masiello
Retirement Solutions was recently named
to the Multi-Financial Security
Corporation advisor council. The 11member advisory council works with
Multi-Financial’s executive leadership to
help forge the broker-dealer’s strategic
direction.
“I am honored to be a part of this advisory council,” said
Masiello.
“Michael brings tremendous insight and perspective to our
advisory council,” said Multi-Financial President, Brett
Harrison. “He’s a leader among his peers and his
willingness to share ideas has long made him a valued
resource both to our advisors and our leadership team. His
addition to the advisory council puts a formal title on a
leadership role he has graciously fulfilled for years.”
Non-profit News
The Multi-Financial advisory council meets monthly to
discuss strategic initiatives, advisor sentiment and other
topics central to providing best-in-class service.
Based in Rochester, N.Y., Masiello Retirement Solutions has
provided customized wealth management for clients since
1990. Multi-Financial has been his broker-dealer since
1999. Masiello Retirement Solutions provides
comprehensive financial advice to clients preparing for or
currently enjoying retirement.
Masiello Retirement Solutions
(585)720-0590
1081 Long Pond Road, Ste. 140
Rochester, NY 14626
Securities and advisory services offered through MultiFinancial Securities Corporation, member FINRA/SIPC.
Masiello Retirement Solutions is not affiliated with MultiFinancial Securities Corporation.
Happy Holidays to all of you from
the Greece Chamber Staff!
Visit Santa at The Mall at
Greece Ridge
It’s that time of year when everyone has visions of
sugar plums dancing in their head and Santa, Rudolph
and his reindeer are preparing for the long journey on Christmas Eve.
From now until December 24th he will be at the Center Court in The Mall
at Greece Ridge daily, making his list, checking it twice, and visiting with
all of the children!
Mon-Fri 11am—8pm Sat. 10am—8pm Sun. 12pm—6pm
Christmas Eve—10am—6pm
The Greece Ecunenical Clothes Closet is in “great need” for
winter coats, hats, gloves, mittens, and boots—all sizes in
both boys and girls. This is a great time to clean out your
closet over the holidays and provide gently worn articles
to the less fortunate.
If you have items that you would like to donate, you can
drop off clothing at either of the following locations:
Office of Senator Joseph E. Robach
2300 West Ridge Road
Rochester, NY 14626
Monday—Friday 9:00am—5:00pm
For more information, contact Paula Kosiorek
Greece Ecumenical Clothes Closet
500 Maiden Lane
Rochester, NY 14616
Monday—Saturday 9:00am—11:00am
For more information, contact Mickey Corsi at 227-2133
Cont from Cover (Volunteerism)
5) improves relations within the community 6) improves public image
and 7) improves morale and teamwork. From the standpoint of the
employee: 1) volunteerism helps them to acquire new skills, abilities and
serves as a career building tool 2) they gain fulfillment as a result of
their contribution to the community 3) helps them to become knowledgeable about the needs and opportunities within the community and
4) establishes a service oriented culture in their community.
Greece Chamber member Diane Celento, President of Rochester Travel Group, Inc. knows the meaning of success. She has owned
and operated her business for the past 22 years. Today she has a
$2,000,000+ business. She feels that volunteerism should be incorporated into business. “Success in the community leads to success in business,” remarks Diane. “When you are successful in business, you give
back to the community and to the less fortunate. From the business
standpoint, volunteering helps to build and promote teamwork here in
the office. There is a value that comes with learning to be supportive
and supporting one another. The meaning of team is “Together Everyone Achieves More” and volunteering definitely builds teamwork.”
Points of Light Institute, located in Atlanta, GA,
Cont on Page 11
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Member Spotlight—LaserSensations
LaserSensations is a locally owned
company that offers the design and creation
of personalized gifts, awards, trophies,
signage, and special recognition items.
They utilize a 60W laser engraver and dyesublimation techniques. Their in-house services can be
performed on metals, wood, acrylics, glass, and ceramics.
Graphic design service is available on the premises allowing
customers the freedom of custom design and personalization of
unique gifts.
The company is known for quality products, services,
friendly, efficient customer service, and reasonable pricing. “We
are a family owned business and all work is done in house with
meticulous attention to detail,” comments John Sieminski, owner
of LaserSensations. “We can laser engrave virtually any
information on any gift item or sublimate it onto glass, ceramic,
photo frames, etc. Sublimation is the process of changing from a
solid (printed ink) to a gas (at high temperature) and then
impregnated onto a substrate such as glass, metal, ceramic, etc.
without passing through an intermediate liquid phase. Photos
come out fantastic!” LaserSensations uses the latest technology
to provide customers with the most current and unique products
available in the market today.
If you visit www.LaserSensations.com, you will find
the website makes it very easy for customers to shop. Search by
theme: Birthdays, Weddings, New Baby, Holidays, Pets, Sports,
and more. Search by category: Promotional gifts, Promotions,
Photo frames, Fun items, Office items, Jewelry, Wine gifts,
Photo frames, Clocks & Watches, and more. The website also
provides pages for the Top 10 most popular items, testimonials,
request a sample, and search by item.
“Our business quote is: “We celebrate Life’s
Milestones!” What that means is that we create memorable and
personalized gift items for every occasion from cradle to grave.
We have many new “baby items” that include baby name, weight
and length along with a photo,” says John. “We celebrate school
accomplishments, graduations, sporting events, weddings,
Charities and memorials.”
LaserSensations also provides commercial engraving
services. Companies can call LaserSensations for business
oriented items and feel good about supporting a fellow Chamber
member and shopping local. LaserSensations is located right
here in the town of Greece.
“To us there is nothing more satisfying than seeing the
look of appreciation in the form of a tear or just a smile for any
of our creations,” comments John. “That is why we do it. Who
wouldn’t want a “One-of-a-kind” gift made especially for them?
Total customer satisfaction is our #1 goal.”
If you are looking for custom laser engraving and dye
sublimation services, be sure to call LaserSensations at 585-7525572 or email them at [email protected]. Their hours of
operation are Monday—Friday from 8:00am—6:00pm. Be sure
to tell LaserSensations that you saw their spotlight in
SuccessLink Journal! -Terry Hogan, Director of Marketing &
Communications
Calendar of Events
December
12/1, Thursday – Ambassadors meeting at 8:00am
12/2, Friday - First Friday Networking ~ 7:30am to 8:30am, hosted by
Verizon Wireless store in BJ’s Wholesale Club, 300 Bellwood Drive,
Greece
12/6, Tuesday – Canal Committee meeting at 8:00am at Northwest
Savings Bank, 860 Long Pond Road
12/7, Thursday – Dewey Avenue Holiday Mixer, 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Wise
Guys Diner, 2811 Dewey Avenue
12/8, Thursday – Dewey Avenue Business Roundtable Meeting at 7:30am
at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 4115 Dewey Avenue
12/9, Friday – Leadership Greece Class Day
12/13, Friday – Small Business Success Series – Tech Tuesday, “OK I Have
a Website, Now What?” presented by Art Wheat, SiteSteward, Inc. ~
7:30am to 9:00am, in the Greece Chamber Conference Room, Suite 202 ~
Sponsored by Bryant & Stratton College ~ Register online or contact the
Chamber office for more information
12/15, Thursday – Annual Chamber Holiday Party ~ 5:30pm to 7:30pm,
Rochester Airport Marriott Hotel in Images Lounge, 1890 West Ridge
Road ~ Sponsored by the Marriotts of Greece ~ For more information,
visit our website, www.GreeceChamber.org, or call the Chamber office at
227-7272
12/16, Friday – Promotional Opportunities – Using Chamber Resources to
Build Your Business ~ 8:00am to 9:00am, Greece Chamber Conference
Room, Suite 202 ~ Register online or contact the Chamber office for more
information
12/20, Tuesday - Board of Directors meeting at 7:30am
12/22, Thursday – Eggs & Issues Networking Breakfast, 7:30am to 8:30am,
Red Fedele’s Brook House Restaurant, 920 Elm Ridge Center Drive ~
Guest Speaker: Greece Town Supervisor John Auberger ~ Register online
or contact the Chamber office for more details
January
1/3, Tuesday – Canal Committee meeting at 8:00am at Northwest Savings
Bank, 860 Long Pond Road
1/6, Friday - First Friday Networking ~ 7:30am to 8:30am, hosted by the
Holiday Inn Airport, 911 Brooks Avenue, Rochester
1/12, Thursday – Dewey Avenue Community Development SubCommittee Meeting at 7:30am at Chatfield Engineers, 2800 Dewey
Avenue
1/12, Thursday – Monthly Networking Luncheon ~ 11:45am to 1:15pm ~
Ridgemont Country Club, 3717 West Ridge Road ~ Guest Speaker: US
Congresswoman Kathy Hochul
1/13, Friday – Leadership Greece Class Day
1/17, Tuesday - Board of Directors meeting at 7:30am
1/20, Friday – SuccessLink: Learn to Network with Fellow Greece
Chamber Members ~ 8:00am to 9:00am, Greece Chamber Conference
Room, Suite 202
1/26, Thursday – Ambassadors meeting at 8:00am
Reservations are requested for all Chamber luncheons & 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.
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Greece Chamber
Holiday Hours
The Dewey Avenue Business
Roundtable
invites you to join us for our
Holiday Mixer
Wednesday, December 7,
2011
December 23rd, 2011
5:00pm - 7:00pm
December 26th, 2011
9:00am—1:00pm
Closed
Wise Guys Diner
December 30th, 2011
2811 Dewey Avenue
9:00am—1:00pm
Free
January 2nd, 2012
Join us for a fun night of networking
with businesses from the Dewey
Avenue area in Greece!
Light Hors D’oeuvres will be served
Closed
The Chamber office will reopen at
9:00am on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012.
We apologize for any inconvenience. A
safe and happy holiday season to all!
Thank You
Renewing Members
Agosto Properties Plus
Baruch Eisenberg MD
Bon Voyage Adventures
BrandWorksPromo.com
Calise Footcare, LLC
Cedar Creek Construction
Cheryl's Kitty B & B
Edible Arrangements
Edwards Lawn & Landscape
Eric Benson, DDS
Etna Pastry Shoppe
Excellus Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Greece Agency, Inc.
Greece Go Getters
Gus's Family Restaurant
Intramedia Technologies, Inc.
Janet Harris, LPN
Lockamyeir & Associates, LLC
M & T Bank
Maier Consulting & Construction,
LLC
Mailbox Marketing
Monroe County Clerk's Office Deputy County Clerk
PDRS Asset Planning Services
Photo eScapes Photography
Prescod Leadership Enterprise, LLC
Pro-Tech Automotive
Re/Max Plus Allstar Team
Upstate NY Life Support Training
Williams & Son Heating
Contractors, Inc.
* As of November 14, 2011
750+ Businesses Reading Our Full-Color Publication!
Include YOUR full color business card ad in SuccessLink Journal
(Greece Chamber monthly newsletter) for as little as $50 per month (12
month commitment) $60 per month (6 month commitment) or just run
for one month for $75. Call the Chamber office at 585-227-7272 for details
or to reserve your spot!
Cont from page 9— “Cover StoryVolunteerism”
Washington DC and New York City,
NY is the largest volunteer network in
the U.S. Their network includes
250,000 HandOn Action Centers, in 16
countries and more than 70,000
corporations. Their studies show the
following results: 1) 83% of companies
surveyed use volunteer programs as
part of the corporate strategy to
address critical business issues 2) 83%
use volunteering to provide training
for employees 3) 97% acknowledge
that volunteering builds teamwork
skills 4) 68% agree that employees
volunteering helps the company keep
valued employees 5) 58% feel that
employees volunteering leads to
increased productivity and 6) 99% feel
that employee volunteering improves
the company’s reputation and public
image within the community.
Paula Kosiorek, Office Manager
for NYS Senator Joseph Robach, has
been a volunteer in the Greece
community for the past thirty years. “I
believe that we all need to give back
to the community,” says Paula. “There
are many people in our community
that are less fortunate. I think that
when you give, you get back ten-fold.
I am an advocate for the less
privileged - like Two Doors
Community Resource Center, the
Greece Ecumenical Clothing Closet
and St. Joseph’s Villa. I was a big sister
at St. Joseph’s Villa for 20 years and a
foster mom for 5 years.” Paula is the
president of the Greece Performing
Arts Society (GPAS). The non-profit
organization provides a broad range
of artistic activities to Greece. “In the
last decade, some of my volunteering
efforts shifted towards the arts –
GPAS and Greece Paint Players,”
comments Paula. “We need music,
theatre and arts in our lives. Part of
volunteering is the fellowship needed
during the fundraisers to help support
these organizations. I wish everyone
would volunteer just once a month
and the world would be a much better
place. When you volunteer you are
contributing to the betterment of
humanity.” Paula volunteers for
numerous organizations and events.
The Greece Chamber of
Commerce offers many opportunities
for businesses and their employees to
become involved with the community
through volunteerism. Join a Chamber
committee. Volunteer your time at
one of our great events: Race on the
Ridge 5K, Taste of the Town, YEA,
Leadership Greece, or volunteer for
any of the many community
organizations out there! For more
information on how you and your
employees can become more involved
through volunteerism call the
Chamber office at 585-227-7272.
-Terry Hogan, Director of Marketing &
Communications
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