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Volume 25 August 2012
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First Friday...pg 6 Leadership Greece...pg 5 YEA!...pg 5
Taste of the Town 2012...pg 7 Above photo taken at Taste of the Town 2011
2496 West Ridge Road, Suite 201 Greece, NY 14626
Telephone: 585-227-7272 Fax: 585-227-7275
Email: [email protected] www.GreeceChamber.org
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Business Matters
August 2012
By: Jodie A. Perry, IOM
New Year, New Format
It may seem a bit weird to be talking about the new year right now, but despite what the calendar may tell you, the Chamber’s new year starts each July. We just finished one of the Chamber’s most successful years on record, finishing the year with 791 members and many successful programs and events. As we look ahead to 2012-13, we are already in
motion to bring you some fantastic new programs. One of the items we are most proud of is the completely new redesign of our Chamber newsletter, SuccessLink Journal. I hope that you spend some time with this month’s issue and learn about your fellow members. That’s exactly what we’ve changed about this year’s newsletter…it’s all about YOU, our members! You’ll still see some small Chamber information in there, but we’ve worked hard to put the emphasis on our members. The opportunity to tell your story is a great honor for us and we want to help you get the word out about your business. We’ll be interviewing different members each month, trying to keep you informed on the latest happenings in the business community. We need your help to be successful. If you have something new going on at your business, or you have a special product or promotion you want to tell us about, I hope you will give Terry Hogan a call to discuss how we can help you get information into the newsletter. There will still be some advertising opportunities for you on the back page as well as a few promotional mailer inserts available. This is just the first of many new things you will see rolled out in the Chamber’s new year. I hope you enjoy our redesigned issue and please feel free to contact us with any comments or questions you may have! Thanks for all of your continued support of the Greece Chamber of Commerce!
CONTENTS
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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 Russell Herman
Scott Hoot Chris Lohrman
Kirk Morris Sharon Quataert
Wendy Rockcastle Todd Schirmer Michael West
Greece
Chamber
Charitable
Foundation
President: Kyle Van Putte
Vice President: Jodie Perry
Treasurer: Gilbert Cooper
Secretary: Raymond DiRaddo
Joan Korsch
Bonnie Kuppinger
Anne Loria
Dan Richardson
William Selke
Eugene Welch
Al Meilutis
John Cirella
Committee
Chairs Civic Awards Banquet:
Wendy Rockcastle Outdoors: Todd Schirmer &
Dave Pandina Ambassadors: Barbara
Giancursio Small Business of the Year:
Jim Cummings Race on the Ridge:
Anne Loria
Dewey Avenue Roundtable: Paul Chatfield
Youth Hall of Fame: Ralph DeStephano
Taste of the Town:
Laura Bennett
Chamber
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
Business Matters Column by Jodie A. Perry Shop Local
Meet Our Members
Irmgard Hahn
Sandra Swanson
Board Spotlight—Todd Schirmer
Upcoming Events
Chamber Innovators
Clothes Mentor BrowBiz
Recommended Reading
Switch—How to change when change is hard
BRN News
Social Media Corner
Chamber Welcomes
Northgate Plaza Walmart
Around Town
Leadership Greece News
YEA! News
Health & Wellness Corner
5 Questions With...
Taste of the Town News
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LG EzSign TV Signage Technology meets the Television
The LG EzSign TV will soon be available at The Stereo Shop located at 2613 West Ridge Road. The TV is an innovation in digital signage. It entertains while maximizing the impact of your message. You create
your own signage content by using your PC and the free EzSign software. Transfer the content through your computer’s USB drive
and plug it into the EzSign TV to run content in the form of a billboard. No additional hardware is needed. Advertisement
information and a live television broadcast can be arranged on the same screen to attract attention and deliver specific messaging to your
customers. The TV is made by LG and is available in 42”, 47” and 55”. The 47” currently sells for $999. It comes with over 50 templates
to choose from for controlling pictures, text and size.
Stop in to The Stereo Shop or call them at 585-227-1910 for details!
MEET OUR MEMBERS
Irmgard Hahn Nothnagle Realtors
Irmgard Hahn is a multi-million dollar
producer in the real estate world. She has been selling real estate for the past 13 years
and loves what she does. “This is my retirement job,” says Irmgard. “I am fully committed to guiding and coaching my clients through the buying and selling process.” She joined the Nothnagle Realtors Spencerport office in 1999 where she is a full-time, full-service Sales Associate. Her specialties include: Condos / Townhouses, Lots / Land,
Multi Family, Relocation, Residential, and Senior Living. She is a Certified Buyer Representative and a Senior Real Estate Specialist serving Rochester and Monroe County as well as the surrounding counties of Orleans, Ontario and
Genesee. Her 40+ years of experience in engineering was an
excellent stepping stone into the detail work of real estate. Giving back to the Rochester, NY community, which
Irmgard has called home for the past 35 years, she is active in community service for the elderly and with animal
rescue. She is a past president of English Square Home Owner’s Association, a senior community in the town of Greece. Irmgard is bilingual, speaking fluent German. In addition to helping people fulfill their real estate dreams,
traveling, playing tennis and spending time with her Bichon Frise are her passions. Be sure to view her listings at www.IrmgardHahn.com or call her at 585-350-8810 to find out how she can assist you with your next real estate
transaction. Be sure to tell her that you saw her spotlight in SuccessLink Journal.—Terry Hogan, Director of
Marketing & Communications
Sandra Swanson Sandra Swanson LMT
Knowing that no two human bodies are
exactly the same, Sandra Swanson, Licensed Message Therapist adheres to the
philosophy that a therapist should tailor each session based on the individual. Sandy is a graduate
of the Onondaga School of Theraputic Massage and is licensed and registered with New York State. She
specializes in medical/therapeutic and Swedish message. According to Sandy massage therapy is used for releasing chronic muscular tension and pain, improving circulation, increasing joint flexibility, reducing mental and physical
fatigue and stress, promoting faster healing of injured muscular tissue, improving posture, reducing blood
pressure, promoting better sleep, improving concentration, reducing anxiety, and creating an overall sense of being. Sandy’s practice has recently moved into a new office
located at 1694 Penfield Road (Catalyst Health Group). She accepts MVP insurance and now sees patients with
Workers’ Compensation and No Fault situations and participates in the Veterans Discount Card Program. Sandy provides services at Fleming Point and The Jewish Home of Rochester. She is also a member of ABMP (Associated
Bodywork and Massage Therapy and GRAPE (Greater Rochester Area Partnership for the Elderly.) Learn more
about Sandra Swanson, LMT on the Internet at www.sandraswansonlmt.massagetherapy.com or call her at 585-943-7664. Be sure to tell her that you saw her spotlight
in SuccessLink Journal. –Terry Hogan, Director of Marketing & Communications
2613 West Ridge Road Chris Brent, Owner
Shop Local
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Chamber Innovators
2. Brow Biz—Specializing in Eyebrow
Sculpting, Makeup Application and Lessons, Facial Waxing, and Skincare. Visit Brow Biz at 2450 West Ridge Road. A sculpt takes about 15 minutes. The service is performed by a Brow Specialist who creates perfect brows for each individual’s face. For more information about their services visit them on the Internet at browbiz.com or call them at
BRN NEWS
Social Media Corner New Chamber member Jam & Jemz Studio located in Greece,
NY has launched a new Facebook page at www.facebook.com/jamandjemz. The organization focuses on the physical, emotional and well-being of girls ages 7 through
12. They use a variety of peer building exercises, games, music, movement and creativity to empower and encourage a positive self-image and to develop confidence, individuality,
communication, respect, and responsibility. If your business is interested in learning more about social media, be sure to
watch our website at GreeceChamber.org for the unveiling of our 2012-13 Tech Tuesday seminar lineup.
Recommended Reading...
SWITCH How to Change Things When
Change is Hard
By Chip Heath & Dan Heath
C hange is difficult for all of us yet a
necessary element for growth. SWITCH explores the concept of uniting the rational mind and the emotional mind to accomplish positive successful dramatic results from both personal and business aspects. The book looks at a basic three-part framework necessary for change: 1) Direct the Rider (the rational) 2) Motivate the Elephant (the emotional) and 3) Shape the Path (the situation including the surrounding environment). From finding the bright to building habits and far be-yond this book is a must read for those that want effective change in their life and in their business. Chip and Dan Heath are also the authors of the critically acclaimed Made to Stick.
Andy Gray (USA Payroll), Jim Cummings (Cummings Law Offices, PLLC), Diane Hennekey (Edward Jones
Investments), Richard Keeney (Mutual of Omaha), Bud Lowell (www.GreeceNYLive.com), Ed Pero (The Villages at Unity), Sharon Quataert (Keller Williams Realty), Rhett Van Scoter (VanScoter Insurance Agency, LLC) are taking
advantage of a great networking opportunity through the Chamber’s new BRN (Business Referrals Network)
The Chamber’s new BRN Group will be meeting the first Thursday of each month in the Greece Chamber Conference Room from 8:00am—9:00am and the third Thursday of each month immediately following the Chamber luncheon or the
Eggs & Issues Legislative Breakfast. Feel free to attend up to two meetings free. The cost to belong to the group is just
$100 per year. For details call Terry Hogan at 585-227-7272.
Pictured above is owner of Brow Biz Deborah Netti and client at Brow Biz
located at 2450 W. Ridge Road.
1. Clothes Mentor—Purchase brand name “gently used” women’s tops, bottoms, business, casual, smart & stylish apparel at about 70% below mall prices. Cleaning out your closet? Get cash for your “gently used clothing that you no longer wear. For details, call 585-563-6669 or visit clothesmentor.com
Pictured above is owner of Clothes Mentor, Julia Kaminker posing for photo in her store at 2833 W. Ridge
Road.
Chief of Staff for the Town of Greece Jeff McCann, Greece Chamber President / CEO Jodie Perry, Deputy County Clerk Kirk Morris, Store Manager at Wal-Mart in Northgate Plaza Dan Benson, Greece Town
Supervisor John Auberger, and NYS Senator Joe Robach pose for a photo at the Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of Wal-Mart in
Northgate Plaza on Wednesday, August 15th, 2012.
The new Wal-Mart in Northgate Plaza gave community grants to several community
organizations on August 14th, 2012. Pictured at the left is Dan Benson, store
manager presenting check to Victoria Ferris,
Commander at American Legion Greece Post #468.
Chamber Welcomes New Wal-Mart!
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YEA! News YEA! is a club that teaches high school students how
to start and run their own business or non-profit organization. Classes meet for three hours weekly at Greece Athena High School from November through June. YEA! provides students with introductions to
local entrepreneurs and business leaders, exciting field trips to businesses for a behind-the–scene experience,
meetings with attorneys, accountants, marketing professionals, graphic designers, manufacturers
Internet specialists, and more. The Chamber is now recruiting for the 2012-13 program. Call the Chamber
office at 585-227-7272 for more details.
Around Town Top three photos (left to right): 2011-12 Leadership Greece graduating class: Sara Flanagan, Patricia DeBurro, DeAnn Osborne, Chris Sortino, Kirk Basmajian,
Michael Pettrone, Manuel Rivera, Jason Helfer, Lynn Orlando, Jodie Carlin, Kelly Barbieri, Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Jam & Jemz Studio on Saturday June 30th, 2012. Greece Chamber President & CEO Jodie A. Perry, Chief of Staff for Town of Greece Jeff McCann, NYS Senator Joe Robach as help owner Amy Colombo with cutting the ribbon. Jerry Williams Creative Arts & Framing on Long Pond Road celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony
and open house on Saturday, July 14th, 2012. Greece Chamber President/CEO Jodie A. Perry along with owners Brian & Robin Dettman cut the ribbon!
Bottom five photos (left to right): Ambassador Chair Barbara Giancursio chat with First Friday at Chamber’s August First Friday Networking Breakfast at Genesee Regional Bank in on West Ridge Road on Friday, August 3rd. NYS Senator Joe Robach attends First Friday Networking Breakfast at GRB. Dr. Anne M. Kress (President of Monroe Community College was the guest speaker at the Chamber’s 2011-12 Leadership Greece Graduation Ceremony at Lake Shore Country Club on Thursday, June 14th, 2012. 2011-12 Leadership Greece graduate, Lt. Jason Helfer (Greece Police Department) poses for a photo at the graduation ceremony with Greece Town Supervisor
John Auberger and Greece Chief of Police Todd Baxter.
Leadership Greece The Chamber’s Leadership Greece program runs one day a
month for ten months and is now entering its fourth year. The program begins with a full day retreat in September and ends
with a graduation luncheon and ceremony in June. Each month in addition to classroom training with Dan Hedberg
from Monad Associates, students of the program will explore a day dedicated to each of the following: Business & Industry, Education, Health Care & Social Services,
Economic Development, Professional Development & Government from a leadership standpoint. The unit is based on the text The Leadership Challenge by Kouzes & Posner. Participants of the Leadership Greece Program learn more about our community, strengthen their leadership abilities,
develop leadership skills for use in work, home, and volunteering life, become part of the pool of qualified local
leaders that serve in the community and non-profit leadership posts, and become more acquainted with community needs
and issues.
Chamber Board Spotlight Todd Schirmer Branch Manager Northwest Savings Bank What do you see as the best benefit of the Chamber?: It seems like the obvious response but as a Greece Chamber member, you have numerous networking opportunities to promote your business and market yourself. With the wide range of opportunities the chamber provides (morning networking events, monthly luncheons, afternoon mixers, a variety of committees you can participate in, and sponsorships of chamber events), you can be involved a little, or a lot, to get the most of your chamber membership while managing your time constraints. Why do you enjoy being on the board?: Being on the board is exciting! You have a say and impact on the direction of the chamber. You are able to suggest and make changes to keep the Chamber current with the times, while addressing and providing solutions to the ever-changing needs of the business community. What do you like to do in your freetime?: I am an outdoors and water enthusiast so you will normally find me gardening, biking, swimming, kayaking and motor boating in my spare time. I also love to cook using natural and fresh foods as ingredients.
Upcoming Events August 8/26, Sunday – Taste of the Town ~ Fun, family-friendly event designed to showcase the unique culinary options, in and around Greece ~ 3:00pm to 6:00pm, Greece Community & Senior Center, Three Vince Tofany Boulevard off Long Pond Road ~ Contact the Chamber office for more information
8/28, Tuesday – Small Business Success Series, “Fundamentals of Leadership,” presented by Gwen Mazza, enSpirit LLC ~ 7:30am to 9:00am ~ Greece Chamber Conference Room, Suite 202 ~ Sponsored by Bryant & Stratton College ~ Register online or contact the Chamber office for more information
8/28, Tuesday – Australia/New Zealand Departure Event ~ 6:00pm to 7:00pm ~ Greece Chamber Conference Room, Suite 202 ~ Contact Chris Sortino at the Chamber office for more information
8/29, Wednesday – Small Business of the Year Nominee Breakfast ~ 8:00am to 9:00am ~ Brook House Restaurant, 920 Elm Ridge Center Drive
September 9/7, Friday - First Friday Networking ~ 7:30am to 8:30am ~ Hosted by Fuccillo Hyundai of Greece NY Inc., 3975 West Ridge Road
9/11, Tuesday – Outdoors Committee meeting ~ 8:00am to 9:00am ~ Northwest Savings Bank, 860 Long Pond Road
9/12, Wednesday – Race on the Ridge Planning Committee Meeting ~ 8:00am to 9:00am
9/13, Thursday – Dewey Avenue Business Roundtable Meeting ~ 7:30am to 8:30am ~ Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 4115 Dewey Avenue
9/13, Thursday – Health & Wellness Fair Planning Committee ~ 1:00pm to 2:00pm ~ Greece Chamber Conference Room, Suite 202
9/18, Tuesday - Board of Directors meeting ~ 7:30am to 9:00am
9/18, Tuesday – Taste of the Town Committee Meeting ~ 2:00pm to 3:30pm 9/20, Thursday – SAVE THE DATE ~ Monthly Networking Luncheon
9/27, Thursday – Ambassadors meeting ~ 8:00am to 9:00am ~ Canandaigua National Bank & Trust, 3204 Latta Road Page 6
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Health & Wellness
Fair Committee
5 Questions With… Dan Benson, Store Manager at
Wal-Mart, Northgate Plaza
Q. What is different with this Wal-Mart? Is there something that is new and unique from other Wal-Marts?
A.With our company’s focus on driving sustainability throughout the organization, our new store’s engineer and design incorporates 45% recycled products and a newly engineered water irrigation system that is both energy and cost efficient. LED lights illuminate the exterior of the building and the parking lot as well.
Q. How long have you been with Wal-Mart? A.13 years with Wal-Mart. My career began as a part-time associate
in Brockport, N.Y. Q.What do you hope this Wal-Mart will do for the community and the Dewey
Avenue area? A.Through the execution of our mission of delivering everyday low prices and bringing
value to our customers to give them the ability to save money and live better, we look to revitalize our community and the Dewey Ave. area. We look to do this by bringing tax revenue into our town to allow them to invest into surrounding areas around Dewey Avenue.
Q. What did Wal-Mart do to mark the opening of this new store? A. AVIP ceremony was held on the evening of August 14th, 2012. Special guests
included: Greece Town Supervisor John Auberger, Greece Chamber President/CEO Jodie A. Perry, Greece Chief of Police Todd Baxter, Bernard Fire Department Chief John Driscoll, North Greece Fire District Chief Patrick Meyers, Ivana Frankenberger, Greece Zoning Board, Scott Copey, Greece Planning Board, and representatives from the Dewey Avenue Corridor Neighborhood Association. A total of four community grants were given out, two of which went to the Greece Fire Department and the Greece Police Department. Our Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held at 7:00am on Wednesday, August 15th, 2012 with special guests that included NYS Senator Joseph E. Robach and Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks.
Q. How many people will this store employ? A. Around 300 associates will be hired from the surrounding community.
Fun for the entire
family!
Sunday, August 26th
3pm—6pm
Greece Community &
Senior Center
Who will be there? Cam’s Pizzeria
Char Broil House Edible Arrangements EJ’s at the Marriott
Forest Hill Restaurant Gaetano’s Bakery
Juan & Maria’s Empanada Stop Lamplighter Restaurant
Mark’s Pizzeria Mel’s Diner
Olive Garden Quaker Steak & Lube
Red Fedele’s Brook House Restaurant
Slayton Place Soho Bagel Café
Tasteful Connections TC Hooligans Bar & Grill
The Retreat The Stoneyard Bar & Grill
The Villages at Unity Tim Hortons
Wegmans Food Markets (Mt. Read) Xtreme Popcorn, Inc.
Zebb’s Live entertainment by:
Free Children’s Games & Activities provided by the
YMCA Tickets $25 before 8/24/2012 and $35 the day of the event. Available at the
Greece Chamber of Commerce and the Greece Community Center (tickets can
be shared)
Visit the Northwest YMCA website and download their Fall I 2012 Handbook for details and information on membership,
programs and more.
New Chamber
Committee
Be a part of the planning for the
Chamber’s upcoming Health &
Wellness Fair on February 2nd, 2013
from 10am—2:00pm. Join the
planning committee! The fair
will take place at the Greece
Community & Senior Center. Next
meeting is scheduled for
Thursday, September 13th,
2012 at 1:00pm in the Greece Chamber.
Call Chris Sortino at 585-227-7272 or
email her at [email protected] for details on
becoming a committee member!
Zumba is just one of the group fitness classes avail-able at RAC. 3 months for $49 when you join
before 9/16/2012.
www.rochesterymca.org
Dan Benson photographed in new Wal-Mart store in Northgate Plaza
www.rochesterathletic.com
Presenting Sponsor
Health & Wellness Corner
2496 West Ridge Road, Suite 201 Greece, NY 14626-3053
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