The Penfield Business Chamber would like to welcome our newest Board Member, Laurie Klein, who was unanimously elected by PBC Board Members upon completion of the interviewing process as the new Director of Programs!

As a previous board member, Laurie is excited to be back with the PBC and utilize her vast experience planning events and programs for the PBC. She currently works as a Relationship Manager for Heartland Payment Systems.

Did you know that one of your benefits as a PBC member is the ability to access the PBC Member Information Center, or MIC? The MIC is a password-protected hub for connecting, engaging, and networking with other PBC members! Through the MIC, you will be able to access resources, information, and benefits while building integrated PBC member relationships with ease! Get to know other PBC members and bring awareness to your business through setting up a company profile, joining community speak, and more! To view a narrative tutorial to familiarize yourself with all the MIC has to offer, contact Kathi Gunio, PBC Administrative Director at info@penfieldbusiness.org

The PBC needs your help! We are looking for volunteers to assist the Chamber in the coordination, stuffing, and distribution of Welcome Brigade Bags! Assisting in these efforts will help to make this program even more successful! If you are interested in volunteering and would be willing to spare a couple of hours a month/week, please fill out our PBC Volunteer form here:

The PBC has a YouTube channel where you can watch some of the latest webinars, meetings, etc., offered by the PBC and its members? Watch here:

The PBC has a One Penfield Business Group where you can connect with other members, share ideas, request information or support, post events/programs, provide referrals & more? Join here:

**The next Penfield Business Chamber (PBC) Board Meeting will be held on April 15, 2021, 8 a.m. at the Penfield Town Hall. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, only PBC Board Members will be in attendance. However, meeting minutes will be posted on the PBC website. The latest meeting minutes are posted on our website and you can read them here.

If you have any questions or concerns you would like the PBC Board to address, please email them prior to this meeting to info@penfieldbusiness.org

Just in case you missed the Just Solutions Webinar "Privileged Access Management" that was held on April 1, 2021, you can watch it here:

Patrick Caufield from Edward Jones will be hosting Ed Russell of Underberg Kessler for his webinar presentation "Legal Aspects of Forming a New Business. Register here.

In response to feedback we received on our member survey, we have scheduled two additional Q&A sessions with Town of Penfield staff during the year. These are in addition to the Economic Development Presentation held at our Annual Meeting in November For more information, please click here.

You've probably driven down Route 250/Fairport Nine Mile Point Road and seen the construction going on across from the YMCA for Ashley Woods at Penfield Square. Now, the PBC has scheduled an exclusive tour of these new facilities! For further information and to register, click here.

Patrick Caufield (Edward Jones) will be hosting a Webinar with Parent Coach Katherine Saltzberg, from I Coach Moms, "How to get kids to listen the first time" on Wednesday, April 28th at NOON! For further information and to register, click here.

Gathering on the Green*

at Penfield Square

Visit Rochester has become a Premium Member of the PBC! Visit Rochester is the official tourism promotion agency for Monroe County. They sell and market Greater Rochester as a preferred destination, in order to grow and maximize visitor spending to enhance the economy. To this end, Visit Rochester also advocates for appropriate destination development, investment and increase community awareness, and appreciation and support for the visitor industry.

Visit Rochester is a membership organization with over 400 members representing, lodging, retail, restaurants, services, and community organizations. Working together with our members and partners, we strive to provide the best visitor experience whether you are traveling for business or leisure. For more information, visit https://www.visitrochester.com/

Chariot Learning, a new PBC Member, is the only nationally recognized and respected test prep provider based right here in Upstate NY. Founded in 2009 in Rochester, NY by Mike Bergin, Chariot Learning has been serving the community through expert individual SAT & ACT tutoring, small-group classes, academic coaching, and free proctored practice tests in partnership with the Penfield Public Library and many other organizations across Rochester for over a decade!

When you are ready to determine the ideal timeline and program for your high schooler's success in tests, school, and life, just give us a call at (585) 466-4022, or visit https://www.chariotlearning.com/.