Ameriprise Advisor, Katie Castro has been chosen as the December Business of the Month by the Fairport-Perinton Chamber of Commerce.  Katie has been a financial advisor since 2008 and specializes in divorce and elder transition.  She also has expertise in managing the costs of higher education, debt management, and savings strategies.  Katie is a Certified Financial Planner and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst.  For the past 2 years, Katie has been the Chair of the Chamber's Membership Committee and recently was elected  Vice President of the Chamber.  Outside of the Chamber, Katie serves the community through Foundation for Women's Financial Education, The Advisory Panel on Successful Aging, Girl Scouts, PTA and Penfield Youth Sports.  

Congratulations to our newest member Sweet Charity Fairport for a successful grand opening! We wish you the best of luck in the years to come! Here are some photos from a small get together held the night prior. (Photos by Darren Miller of CUSTOM 100).

Active involvement is the key to reaping benefits of Chamber membership and Fitness Motivation is a prime example, now October Fairport-Perinton Chamber Business of the Month.

Kellie Wright, serving on the Chamber membership committee stated, “Our Chamber hosts many types of activities. Some of these activities are monthly, like our Coffees and After Hours events.  We also have quarterly membership luncheons.  Annually, we host the State of the Town, Village and Schools and the Fairport Fourth of July celebration, including the run, parade, and Party in the Park. Tom Fortunato, who is the owner of Fitness Motivation, can be counted on for his attendance.  Tom, along with other members, provides a critical mass of people, which makes these networking events beneficial for all attendees....”

You can be a hero for homeless and abused pets in our community.  Join us on Saturday, September 30th, for the Lollypop Farm Barktober Fest Walk for the Animals! It’s the biggest pet-friendly walk and festival to benefit Rochester’s pets in need.

Be part of the march to make lives better by signing up for our 1.5-mile walk around Lollypop Farm. Fundraise on behalf of the pets to help even more homeless and abused animals. Whether you champion alone or form a Tail Waggin' Team with friends, family, co-workers, and other animal lovers, what you raise will make a huge difference in both the lives of animals and humans alike!

Christopher's Challenge has been selected as the Fairport-Perinton Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month for August 2017.  Based on her family's experience with Leukemia, Kathy Costello started Christopher's Challenge in 1998 with a mission to pay for the typing of potential bone marrow donors, support patients and families during unbearable times, as well as raise money through fund raisers for hospital bone marrow units.  Their active participation in our Chamber events and the role they play in delivering health related-community service to our greater area is very much appreciated!

Here’s one way to gauge the local economy: Workplace Interiors has been extremely busy lately.

The Fairport-based company sells office furniture and offers a wide variety of related services, like design and project management. The level of busy-ness translates well to economic growth, said company president Scott MacCaull.

September 15, 2017 is the date for the 25th Advent House Golf Tournament.   This popular event is held at Victor Hills Golf Club with a shotgun start at noon.  The $110 registration fee includes 18 holes of golf, cart, lunch, gift pack, drinks, NYS Strip Steak buffet dinner, raffles, awards and m

Jim Bilotta Elected New Chamber President!  At the Chamber's Annual Member Meeting in June, Jim Bilotta was elected Fairport-Perinton Chamber President. Jim is the Branch Manager of Lyons National Bank, Fairport.   For the last 2 years,   Jim has been the Chamber Vice President.   Previously, Jim served on the board and has been a key contributor to the 4th of July 5k Race, Parade, and Party-in-the-Park.    Out-going President Paul West is moving to Florida with his family. Paul has been a member of the Chamber for the last five years; four of which he has served as President.

Woodcliff Hotel & Spa Business of the Month! Fred Grabosky, The Regional Director of Woodcliff Operations, accepted the Chamber's May Business of the Month award on behalf of Woodcliff Hotel and Spa.  The Chamber has had a long-term relationship with Woodcliff, enjoying their facilities and staff involvement in Chamber events. Woodcliff Hotel and Spa has served its guests for over 30 years, as one of Monroe County's premiere upscale hotels, with a spectacular 30-mile horizon view. The amenities include:  deluxe king or double queen rooms, 12 uniquely themed designer suites, meeting rooms, conference and reception center, outdoor tent for 100 to over 500 guests, nine-hole regulation golf course, full service-health club, indoor/outdoor pool, renowned, Horizons restaurant, and Spa Elan.