The Chamber Connection Newsletter

February Newsletter

IN THIS ISSUE

A Message from the Team

Business After Hours News

Member Milestone Celebration

2020 Annual Dinner

Welcome New Members

Member Visits

Member Promotions!

A MESSAGE FROM THE TEAM

Dear Members,

We're already two months into 2020 and have been busier than ever! We had a fantastic Annual Dinner, our first Business After Hours was a blast, and we've already had TWO Member Milestones!

2020 has started out with a BANG, and we're very excited to see what this year has in store! More program and event news is included below, and as always, we look forward to working with you all, encourage you to reach out or stop in, to let us know what is happening in your world.

Sincerely,

GACoC Team

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS NEWS

Thank you to Bella's Sicilian Ristorante for hosting and thank you to all of our members and partners who joined us for our February BAH Mixer! See below for a photo recap of this event. Photos courtesy of Neil Sjoblom Photography .

MEMBER MILESTONE CELEBRATION

On Tuesday, February 18, the Chamber co-hosted the Grand Opening of Gordmans ! Guests won prizes, got special discounts and the chance to tour the space.

Previously Peebles, Gordmans is an everyday off-price department store concept featuring a large selection of the latest brands, fashions, and styles at up to 60% off of department and specialty store prices everyday!

Photos courtesy of Neil Sjoblom.

Upcoming Member Milestone

Check out our next Member Milestone Celebration! Join us on Thursday, March 5, to celebrate Simple Sweets Bakery's

𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆! Join us for a group photo op at 4 pm, which will kick-off the celebration and continue through Friday.

Guests can stop in for delicious samples of homemade baked goods and enjoy special anniversary pricing while congratulating Marina and her team on 5 years in downtown Geneva!

2020 ANNUAL DINNER

The Chamber's 2020 Annual Dinner was a BLAST! Did you miss our earlier coverage? Want to relive your favorite moment? See the Wrap Up here!

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Details Salon

590 Pre-Emption Road

Geneva, NY 14456

https://detailssalongeneva.com/

Jon Andreas Photography

45 Fall Street

Seneca Falls, NY 13148

https://www.jonandreasphotography.com/

Upcoming Chamber Member Events

Links Attached to Images

What: Today's the Day: Treat Yourself

When: Now until March 8

Where: Waterloo Premium Outlets

What: Sunday Jazz at Ventosa Vineyards

When: Sunday,

March 1,

1 pm - 4 pm

Where: Ventosa Vineyards

Every Sunday, January - April, 1 pm - 4 pm

What: Open House for Details Salon

When: Sunday,

March 1,

1 pm - 4 pm

Where: Details Salon

What: History Sandwiched In: The History of Jigsaw Puzzles

When: Wednesday,

March 4,

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Where: Geneva History Museum

What: Fish & Brew Fridays

When: Friday,

March 6,

5 pm - 9 pm

Where: Veraisons at the Inn at Glenora Wine

Every Friday from January 10 - April 24

What: Pasta and Wine Weekend

When: Fri, Sat, Sun,

March 20 - 22

Where: Seneca Lake Wine Trail

What: Food and Agriculture NSF I-Corps Short Course

When: March 20 - April 3,

Where: Cornell Agritech

What: Comfort Foods from Around the World

When: Saturday,

March 21,

6:30 pm - 9 pm

Where: Knapp Vineyard Restaurant

What: 6th Annual Bacon on the Lakein

When: Sat, Sun,

March 21 - 22,

Where: Cayuga Lake Wine Trail

What: Piecing Together the Past: Jigsaw Puzzle Competition

When: Saturday,

March 21,

2 pm - 4 pm

Where: Geneva Historical Society

What: High in Plain Sight: Substance Abuse Awareness & Prevention Training

When: Monday,

March 23,

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Where: Geneva High School Auditorium

What: Artisan Cheese & Wine

When: Saturday,

March 28,

10 am - 5 pm

Where: Seneca Lake Wine Trail

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Additional Chamber Member events can be found by visiting the Chamber's website and viewing the

Chamber Member Events Calendar .

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Want to see your event on the calendar and in the next newsletter?!!

info@genevany.com

for instructions on how to post your info!

Featured Member Job Opportunities

Location: Bella's Sicilian Ristorante

Position: Line Cook/Food Prep

Location: Bella's Sicilian Ristorante

Position: Restaurant Server

Location: Kindred Fare

Position: Bartender/Server

Location: Sessler Wrecking

Position: Building & Bridge Superintendent

Board of Directors

Next Meeting: March 24

4:00 p.m.

One Franklin Square

Board Chair:

Charlie Bartishevich

Officers:

Jason Hagerman

Josh Miller

Tanya Taylor

Mark Varvayanis

Directors:

Richard Austin

Polly Clark

Morgan Kowalski

Rebecca Mack

Blake Nardozzi

Doug Parkinson

Barbara Roesch

Neil Sjoblom

Jolene Steele

Sam Solomon

Kristen Tobey

Ex-Officio

Adam Blowers

Bob McCarthy

Mark Palmieri

Chamber Staff

Miranda Odell

Executive Director & President

Tara Johnson

Marketing & Events Coordinator

Cheyenne Eveland

Member Relations Specialist

About Us

The Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce is a private, membership-based organization with a sole focus of serving and representing its member businesses and organizations.

As a primary benefit of Membership, the Chamber generates awareness and provides exposure for its members by effectively promoting the people, property, products and services of each.

Member Visits!

We got the chance to visit with several of our members this month including The Gould Hotel, Woody's Bar and Grille and Details Salon. See below for details!

The Gould Hotel

The Gould Hotel in Seneca Falls builds upon the building’s rich history of social importance in the Finger Lakes Region with a unique and fresh feel. This modern boutique hotel and its exceptional restaurant have again become a vibrant social center and premier destination for guests in the quaint village of Seneca Falls.

Sarah VanBortel (Hotel Manager) and Cheyenne Eveland (GACoC Member Relations Specialist)

Woody's Bar & Grille

Abigails...but not quite.

After serving Seneca County for over 30 years, Abigails Restaurant served it's last dinner on June 30, 2018. Abigails was well known in the area for many different reasons - one of the top reasons being its servers. Woody's Bar and Grille is proud to employ some of that great talent!

Liz Comatis (Owner) and Cheyenne Eveland (GACoC Member Relations Specialist)

Details Salon

At Details Salon, hair is their passion. Through ongoing education, their stylists stay up to date on the latest cut, color styles and techniques to give their clients the looks they want. They have also recently expanded to add more salon space, offer an infrared sauna, spa services and more!

Want to see the expanded space for yourself? Head over THIS Sunday for Details Salon's Open House. Join them on Sunday, March 1, from 1 - 4 pm to tour the space, enjoy some finger foods, participate in their raffle and more!