August - Greece Chamber of Commerce

www.GreeceChamber.org
Volume 25 August 2012
Taste of the Town 2012...pg 7
Above photo taken at Taste of the Town 2011
First Friday...pg 6
Leadership Greece...pg 5
YEA!...pg 5
Cont on Page 11
CONTENTS
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3
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Business Matters
Column by Jodie A. Perry
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5
Around Town
 Leadership
Greece News
 YEA! News

Shop Local
 Meet Our
Members
Irmgard
Hahn
Sandra
Swanson
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
Board Spotlight—Todd
Schirmer

Upcoming Events
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
Board
Of
Directors
Health &
Wellness
Corner
5 Questions
With...
Taste of the
Town News
Greece
Chamber
Charitable
Foundation
Business Matters
August 2012
By: Jodie A. Perry, IOM
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New Year, New Format
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
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!
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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
Chairman:
Paul Chatfield
Vice Chair: Del Smith President: Kyle Van Putte
Treasurer: Brian Ward Vice President: Jodie Perry
Treasurer: Gilbert Cooper
Secretary:
Chrissy Andrews
Secretary: Raymond
Immediate Past Chair:
DiRaddo
Al Meilutis
Joan Korsch
Member At-Large:
Bonnie Kuppinger
Donald Felter Jr
Anne Loria
Patricia Anthony
Dan
Richardson
Laura Bennett
William Selke
Cheryl Ann Bilski
Eugene Welch
James Cummings III
Chamber
Russell Herman
Al Meilutis
Staff
Scott Hoot
John Cirella
President/CEO:
Chris Lohrman
Jodie A. Perry, IOM
Kirk Morris
Director of Member Services
Sharon Quataert
& Events: Sue Edgett
Wendy Rockcastle
Director of Marketing &
Todd Schirmer
Communications:
Michael West
Terry Hogan
Director of Finance & Member
Benefits: Christine Sortino
Office Manager: Rae Shults
2496 West Ridge Road, Suite 201
Greece, NY 14626
Telephone: 585-227-7272
Fax: 585-227-7275
Email: info@GreeceChamber.org
www.GreeceChamber.org
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Shop Local
LG EzSign TV
Signage Technology meets the Television
2613 West Ridge Road
Chris Brent, Owner
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
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Chamber Innovators
Recommended Reading...
SWITCH
How to Change Things When
Change is Hard
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By Chip Heath & Dan Heath
Pictured above is owner of Brow Biz
Deborah Netti and client at Brow Biz
located at 2450 W. Ridge Road.
Pictured above is owner of Clothes
Mentor, Julia Kaminker posing for
photo in her store at 2833 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
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
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 beyond 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.
Chamber Welcomes New Wal-Mart!
BRN NEWS
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
August
Upcoming Events
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
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Health & Wellness Corner
Presenting
Sponsor
Health & Wellness
Fair Committee
Be a part of the
planning for the
Chamber’s
upcoming Health &
www.rochesterathletic.com
Wellness Fair on
February 2nd, 2013
Zumba is just one of the group fitness classes availfrom 10am—
able at RAC. 3 months for $49 when you join
2:00pm. Join the
before 9/16/2012.
planning
Call Chris Sortino at committee! The fair
585-227-7272 or
www.rochesterymca.org
will take place at
the Greece
email her at
Community &
Chris@GreeceChamb Senior Center. Next
meeting is
er.org for details on
scheduled for
becoming a
Thursday,
committee member! September 13th,
2012 at 1:00pm in Visit the Northwest YMCA website and download their Fall I
the Greece
2012 Handbook for details and information on membership,
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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.
Dan Benson photographed in new
Wal-Mart store in Northgate Plaza
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)
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Greece, NY 14626-3053
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