December 2017 Newsletter - Announcing the PBC Penfield Pride Award Winner

PBC Newsletter - December 2017

Inspiring Business Vitality | Exchanging Ideas | Building Connections

PENFIELD PRIDE AWARD WINNER

The Chamber received nominations for the Penfield Pride Award category. The Penfield Pride Award recognizes a local business that rehabilitates an existing building, creates a vibrant new look, and becomes a positive addition to Penfield's proud community.

Please join us in congratulating this year's winner:

Congratulate Aspenleiter Sewing and Vacuum at the Annual Holiday Party on December 4th.

PBC BUSINESS OF THE MONTH

Just Games

1501 Penfield Road

Panorama Plaza

Rochester, NY

585-586-0586

www.justgamesrochester.com

This month, the Penfield Business Chamber is pleased to highlight Just Games Rochester, LLC.

Just Games Rochester LLC is Rochester's friendly, neighborhood, game store. They carry role-playing games, board games, card games, Magic: The Gathering, miniatures, paints and accessories, and much more. They have a full range of all the games you want to play, and some that may be new to you. In fact, there are over 1000 titles in stock, and they carry the largest selection of custom dice on the East Coast.

Just Games Rochester is a community-focused inclusive game store that believes local business should support its community with events and programming. Their goal is to provide the best possible gaming experience to all participants and to elevate the perception of gamers in the public eye.

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PBC UPCOMING EVENTS

IT'S HERE!

THE PBC ANNUAL

TREE LIGHTING AND HOLIDAY PARTY

Monday, December 4th

5:30 PM - Tree Lighting in Penfield's Four Corners

6-9 PM - Annual Holiday Party at Bistro 1778

1778 Penfield Road, Penfield NY

Join us to celebrate the 2017 holiday season with our Annual Holiday Party, Monday, December 4th from 6PM-9PM. A cash bar and hors d'oeuvres will be provided.

Share some holiday cheer with fellow PBC members, local business leaders and friends. We will also honor this year's Penfield Pride Winner, Aspenleiter Vacuum.

This event is FREE for Members and $12 per person for Non-Members and Guests.

Before the party, join fellow PBC Members as we light up the tree at 5:30 PM in the Four Corners of Penfield. Then walk (or drive) over to Bistro 1778 immediately afterward.

In addition, we are looking for non-perishable donations for the Penfield Ecumenical Food Shelf. Please consider bringing one of the following needed items:

Baked beans / pork n' beans
Tea
Macaroni and cheese
Pudding and jello
Mayonnaise
Coffee
Canned Soup

SAVE THE DATE:

JANUARY 25TH

PBC SMART SEMINAR: IMAGINE MONROE

Jeff Adair, Imagine Monroe

On January 25th, the Penfield and Brighton Chambers of Commerce will jointly host a lunch presentation by Jeff Adair, Monroe County's Chief Economic Development Officer and Executive Director of Imagine Monroe, Monroe County's Industrial Development Agency.

Jeff will speak about Monroe County's economic development programs-- including the new "LadderzUP" job training program and the "Recruiting on the Road" job fairs. This is also a great opportunity to discuss with Jeff issues that you encounter working in or owning a business in Monroe County.

Save the date-- we will publish information about time and location shortly.

NEW MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS

Nouveau Wine and Spirits has been in Penfield since 1987, and their knowledgeable staff are always willing to help you.

Nouveau is committed to being the best and friendliest store in town, and they enjoy real friendships with their customers. Be sure to follow their Facebook page for information on great deals, wine tastings and other helpful information.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

(to have your business' events included, send us an email with the details and any available graphics)

Crafts for a Cause at Eastside YMCA Dec. 2nd.

Penfield Symphony Concert Dec. 4th

Penfield Symphony Orchestra's second concert of its

season, "Music To Warm Your Heart," will take place on December 4th, 2017, at 7:30PM. This performance includes works by Falla, Tchaikovsky, and Handel, as well as seasonal favorites.

The performance will be held at Penfield High School Auditorium, 25 High School Drive, Penfield, NY 14526. For more information about the concert, visit www.penfieldsymphony.org .

RepARTee Gallery Exhibits "Tree Hugs" Through Dec. 14th


	Maelstrom by Kristina Hutch Matthews

Penfield artist Kristina Hutch Matthews presents "Tree Hugs: A Celebration of the Wisdom and Healing Energy of Trees as a Guide for Humanity." This exhibit combines the pen and ink artistry of Matthews' works with a guided meditative tour. This exhibit is free and open Thursdays 1-4, Fridays 1-4 and Saturdays from 2-5. For more information, visit www.penfieldartscenter.com .

PBC MEMBER NOTES

Just Solutions Partners with ID Agent

JSI Guardian + ID provides threat intelligence and identity monitoring solutions to organizations and individuals. As the line between employee's personal and professional online accounts continues to blur, it is more important than ever to protect the personal identities of all employees within an organization.

JSI Guardian + ID monitors the following: phone numbers, medical ID, driver's license, financial info, email credentials, court & criminal records, Experian credit report and credit score, change of address, social security numbers, local sex offenders, and much more. JSI Guardian + ID even includes a $1 million identity theft insurance policy.

For more information, call us today at 585-321-9999 or visit www.justinc.com/darkweb.

PBC Holds Annual Meeting and Economic Development Presentation Nov. 8th

The Penfield Business Chamber held its Annual Meeting and Economic Development Presentation on November 8th. Penfield Town Supervisor, Tony LaFountain, and Director of Business Development, Jim Costello, gave an excellent presentation on current business development in the Town of Penfield and ongoing projects like the Shadow Pines Golf Course.

During its Annual Meeting, PBC President Jen Novy thanked outgoing Board Treasurer Matt Rollins and Board Secretary Sandra Swanson, for their service to the PBC Board of Directors.

The following new Board Members were elected to the Board:

Pat Caufield - Edward Jones Investments

Tom Dambra - Family First Credit Union

Dennis Shew - Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate

Noel Wilfeard - The UPS Store at Baytowne

Linda Kohl Appointed 2020-2021 District Governor


	Linda Kohl

Congratulations to PBC Member Linda Kohl, who was recently named District Governor by Rotary District 7120 for Rotary Year 2020-2021.

Linda will provide provide leadership, motivation, and guidance to over 70 Rotary clubs in eleven counties.

PBC Thanks Sponsors for Chamber on Tap Event

The PBC thanks event co-sponsors SunCommon NY and Blue Tie, Inc. for their sponsorship of Chamber on Tap held at Elmwood Inn on November 14th.

If your company is interested in sponsoring a future PBC event, please contact us at [email protected] for a list of upcoming opportunities.

PBC WANTS TO PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS!

Do you have some business news you would like to share with the community? A new location or a new addition to your staff? Maybe your business has been recognized recently?

Send us your news to share with the PBC community. Email us at

[email protected].

DID YOU KNOW?

That you can add Member-2-Member Deals to your directory listing on our website using your Member Center login. You can even change them from time to time.

Same for Community Hot Deals - you control the deal, when it's offered, what is offered, and you can change it at any time. You can even schedule a bunch of them to appear and disappear at certain times without having to remember to go back into the system. The deals show up on your directory listing as well as the links to Hot Deals throughout our website.

If you have forgotten your Member Center login or password, simply go to the Member Center link and click on "Forgot Password". An email will be sent to you with your password or a link to reset your password.

All of this is a FREE ADVERTISING benefit to you as a member of the PBC. And who doesn't like free???

If you need assistance with the Member Center at any time, simply email or call us and we will have someone contact you to help.

HOT DEALS!

Edward Jones

Representative Pat Caufield is offering complimentary fiduciary reviews and complimentary portfolio reviews.

Steklof & Co. Insurance Agency

Over time, changes may occur that effect the performance of your policy. In order to determine whether your life insurance policy still meets your needs and goals, it must be reviewed to evaluate its current performance. Call today for an appointment.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Nouveau Wine and Spirits

Membership Renewal Time!
Membership renewal notices will be emailed to your business this month. Watch your inbox!

Did you know that as a Member of the PBC, you are eligible to give and receive Member 2 Member Deals?

Visit these PBC Member businesses and receive the discount or offer indicated:

15% off your bill for PBC members

GYMNASTICS TRAINING CENTER OF ROCHESTER

Free registration fee to The Gymnastics Training Center of Rochester when signing up to any of our programs offered. This includes Botsford School of Dance and Fit by Five Preschool. $30 value per child.