June News and Events

June

News and Events

Business of the Month

Tompkins Bank of Castile is celebrating its 150 ^th year as a full-service, locally managed community bank with 18 branches serving Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Orleans, Erie, and Monroe Counties. Founded in 1869, Tompkins Bank of Castile has a full array of deposit and loan products and is continuously working within its communities to offer creative depository and financing options.

As a community bank, Tompkins Bank of Castile reinvests deposits held to local businesses and families, helping the economy and employment in this area. ( ….read more )

Recent Events

Town Hall of Business: Opioid Crisis

On Tuesday, May 21 the Penfield, Webster, Irondequoit and Brighton Chambers hosted a Town Hall of Business. Over 50 people attended to hear how this epidemic is affecting our local community. Our thanks to Huther Doyle, the Monroe County Sheriff's Department and Monroe County Health Department for presenting.

Ribbon Cutting: PerformAthletix

On Wednesday, May 22 Town of Penfield Supervisor Tony LaFountain and members of the Penfield Chamber and Town Board welcomed PerformAthletix to their new location in the rear of Panorama Plaza.

Upcoming Events

Rescheduled Joint Networking Event With the Irondequoit Chamber, June 13th

Join us at Murphy's Law overlooking beautiful Lake Ontario for networking on Thursday, June 13, 2019. Mingle with members of these two neighboring chambers, meet new prospects and grow your business. Bring plenty of business cards to share. Guests are always welcome! Our joint networking events routinely have over 50 people attending. What are you waiting for? Join us out on the lake!

Thanks to Met Life - Paul Dwyer for sponsoring.

Topics@12: Don's Original Restaurant and Pub, June 19th

In addition to our usual networking lunch, Topics@12 will feature an informational component from either the PBC or one of its members. Order your lunch from the Don's Original menu and network with other attendees!! Bring your business cards to share with members attending. Kevin Steklof from Steklof and Company Insurance will be speaking.

No reservations are required but registration is helpful for seating.

Community Events

Town of Penfield/Kiwanis Club of Penfield-Perinton /Penfield Rotary Club Annual Golf Tournament, June 17th

On Monday, June 17, 2019, the Kiwanis Club of Penfield-Perinton Foundation, Staff Volunteers from the Town of Penfield and Penfield Rotary Club will be hosting their 28th annual Charity Golf Tournament at Shadow Lake Golf Club.

Connecting Rochester hosting summer events

Connecting Rochester is an organization that hosts events for the purpose of connecting professionals in Rochester. Join us for a few hours this summer to connect with other professionals. Bring a friend! Cash Bar,

June 27st 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm: Iron Smoke Distillery

July 30th 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm: Pelican’s Nest

August 27th 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm: Murphy's Law

Town of Penfield hosts Independence Day Festivities, June 29th

The Town of Penfield is hosting a day of celebration for Independence Day on Saturday June 29th. Parade (10am), bands and food (6-10pm), and fireworks (10pm).

There will be lots of traffic changes. Please check the town website for details.

Canandaigua National Bank Small Business Loan Sales end June 30th

Penfield Ecumenical Food Shelf -- Summer Help for Kids

The Penfield Ecumenical Food Shelf distributes summer food to families who qualify for free and reduced lunch through the school district. This summer we have over 50 families signed up to receive food. We are in need of some additional items for our July (and August) distributions. For more information, please contact the Food Shelf .

Food needed by July 1st:

60 applesauce jars or cups
50 cans of chicken breasts
60 packages of cheese or peanut butter crackers
150 cans of ravioli
100 cans of tuna fish
120 jars of jelly (plastic jars)
260 boxes of macaroni and cheese
56 jars of mayonnaise
160 packages of ramen noodles

Drivers and Dispatchers Needed for Bri-Pen Senior Rides

This community volunteer transportation service is for seniors age 65 and older who require transportation to medical appointments, religious services and town community centers. Clients must be ambulatory and not on oxygen (Canes and walkers are fine. Service cannot accommodate wheelchairs.)

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS AND DISPATCHERS ARE NEEDED! Volunteer drivers are screened and trained by Lifespan’s Give a Lift program and they receive supplemental insurance for their services. Dispatchers work out of their home one day a week 3 hours or less.

Please call 585-340-8674 to request enrollment in the program, to schedule a ride, volunteer or make a donation.

Hot Deals

The Staples Classroom Rewards program lets parents shop, and teachers earn!

Parents can give 5% of EVERY Back to School purchase that they make at Staples, directly to their child’s teacher. The program runs through September 15 ^th .