PBC January News for You

PBC Newsletter

Inspiring. Exchanging. Building

January 2022

Upcoming Events

The PBC has several programs and events for January that you won't want to miss!

View our Events Calendar to see what's happening this month and register to attend today!

PBC New Members

The Penfield Business Chamber (PBC) always welcomes new members!

When a new business/organization joins the PBC, they will receive a special welcome message, as well as a feature in this newsletter with a link to their business/organization website, and new member recognition on all our social media platforms!

Additionally, when current members refer a new member to the PBC, they will be able to choose either $25 off their next membership renewal fee, or a $25 gift card from a current PBC member of their choice! Learn how you can earn by referring a new business/organization to the PBC!

PBC's January

Business of the Month:

Don's Original Restaurant & Pub!

Congratulations to Don's Original Restaurant & Pub and owners John and Karen Cipro! Their business was nominated for the Business of the Month Award because of their continued support of both the PBC and the Penfield Community!

Don's Original has hosted the PBC Topics@12 events several times and has generously donated gift cards to the PBC for raffle and contest prizes. Additionally, Don's Original has assisted with the Rotary Annual Golf Tournament, hosted Breakfast with Santa (a food drive event for the Penfield Ecumenical Food Shelf, and supported many other community organizations/events. If you haven't already, visit this member business today!

Nominate a business (or your own) for this award!

News & Updates from the PBC

PLEASE NOTE:

While the PBC would love nothing better to gather together in this New Year, in lieu of current CDC recommendations, and the uptick in COVID cases, we are postponing our annual holiday party TBD at a later date. This is both a cautionary and monetary decision, which we hope our PBC members will understand.

Please join us for a virtual presentation on Thursday, January 13, 2022 from 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. for the announcement of the

Penfield Business Chamber (PBC) Annual Award Recipients!

The following have been nominated for the Penfield Business Chamber Annual Awards.

Business of the Year Nominees:

Lisa’s Liquor Barn

Don’s Original Restaurant and Pub

Family First Credit Union

Daniel Penfield Nominees:

Terry Williams - Aspenleiter Sewing and Vacuums

Amy Valente - Bach to Rock Music School

Tony LaFountain - Town of Penfield

Penfield Pride Nominees:

Chick Magnet

A.D. Simonetti Properties LLC

Join us virtually on Thursday, January 13, 2022 from 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. for the announcement of the award recipients!

We are excited to inform our PBC members that our new Penfield Business Chamber website is currently under construction and will be launching soon! Stay Tuned!

In the meantime, you can still access the PBC website at www.penfieldbusiness.org

News from PBC Members

If your business are interested in being a sponsor of this event, please contact Jeniffer Modzel, Executive Director, Shepherd Home at (585) 381-0890

Get an early start on Valentine’s Day!

The Penfield Public Library Foundation is sponsoring a wine tasting of European Reds at BayTowne Wine and Spirits on February 11, 2022 from 6 p.m. -7:30 p.m.

We’re looking forward to a rewarding time of learning and enjoyment while raising money for the library’s future.

The event is currently planned for both an in-person and Zoom component and will adhere to whatever COVID regulations apply on the day of the event. If all stays as it is currently, BayTowne Wine and Spirits can accommodate 12 people in the tasting room, and a much larger group on Zoom.

Those 12 onsite tasting-room spots are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Zoomers may gather however they wish at home with selected wines, and will be able to ask questions just as the onsite people will.

The cost is $50 per person. See more information and register here. There are payment details on the registration form, too. Sign up and pay by January 25th!

We look forward to seeing you!

Peter J. Gregory Joins United Way Emerging Leaders Advisory Council

MCCM attorney Peter J. Gregory recently joined the Advisory Council for the Emerging Leaders Society of the United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes, serving the counties of Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Wayne, and Wyoming.

The Emerging Leaders Society is made up of hundreds of the region's most inspiring, proactive emerging leaders who are dedicated to making a positive local impact with their investments. Emerging Leaders is a group of individuals 40 years and under who connect with other local leaders and make an extraordinary commitment to serve our community. Society members are offered opportunities throughout the year to volunteer and participate in community building activities with other local leaders.

Peter focuses his practice on a broad spectrum of civil litigation matters. He represents individuals, businesses and other organizations in all phases of litigation before state and federal courts, from pre-suit investigation and arbitration, through discovery and trial. Peter regularly handles collections and complex commercial litigation, and collaborates with colleagues on advising businesses of all sizes. His personal injury experience includes advising clients who have been injured or lost loved ones in accidents caused by the carelessness or recklessness of others. He also counsels on real estate and construction matters including purchase and sale transactions, financing, leasing, and related disputes. Read the full article.

Beyond Green Solutions is now offering a new service:

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Do you find it difficult to ask your customers for money owed? Would you like advice on how to improve your contracts, engagement letters, invoices, and other communication to prevent past dues from occurring? From what we’re hearing from other small to medium-sized businesses…YES!

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