September 2018 Newsletter

Cetera Advisors Named August 2018 Business of the Month

The Fairport-Perinton Chamber of Commerce is shining the spotlight on Christopher Priest, representative of Cetera Advisors - - second generation within the financial industry, protecting community members through insurance and investments, serving our local educators, active Chamber member. Christopher Priest has been named the Chamber’s August Business of the Month.

Coffee Hour at Brookdale 9/13

You are invited to a coffee hour at Brookdale Fairport. Drop in to discuss what is going on at your business... and what the Chamber can do for you! The coffee is ready! We need your input! September 13, 2018 - 8:00am - 9:00am. 7 Chardonnay Drive, Fairport, NY 14450. This is a free Chamber event and open to the public. No registration required.

Party-on-the-Patio - 9/18

Join your fellow Chamber members and guests for party-on-the-patio at Workplace Interiors with Scott MacCaull, Kellie Wright, & Kristi Wright. Wine, beer and light snacks will be served! Sept 18th, 2018 - 5pm - 7pm. 400 Packets Landing Fairport.

Fairport OCED Seeking Applicants to Fill Board Vacancy

The Village of Fairport Office of Community + Economic Development is accepting applications to fill a mid-term vacancy on its Board of Directors.

Board members must be a Village of Fairport resident at time of appointment and remain a Village of Fairport resident during the full duration of appointee's tenure on the Board.
Applicants must have a willingness and dedication to commit both time and personal energy to the Board, and a desire to assist in implementing our Mission. Applicants will be considered based on their skills, experience, expertise, backgrounds, and other characteristics that will enhance the effectiveness of the Board.

Applicants must submit a resume to the Executive Director, Fairport OCED, 31 South Main Street, Fairport, New York 14450, by September 28, 2018, in order to be considered for the open position.

The Village of Fairport Office of Community + Economic Development houses the following entities, which are related through a common board of directors and staff: The Village of Fairport Industrial Development Agency, Village of Fairport Urban Renewal Agency and the Village of Fairport Local Development Corporation. Detailed information can be found on the website at fairportoced.org.

Tompkins Insurance - 2018 Top 100 P&C Agency

Tompkins Insurance has once again been named by Insurance Journal as one of the Top 100 Independent P&C Agencies in the country! Come and find out what the Tompkins experience is all about!

Wellness Center Fairport to Host Movie Night Fundraiser

The Wellness Center Fairport will be hosting Groovy Movie Night on September 21 at 7:00 p.m. featuring Wild, starring Reese Witherspoon. Wild is an epic story of loss and recovery chronicling one woman’s solo hike as she journeys along the Pacific Crest Trail and back to herself. This event is FREE, but donations will be gratefully accepted for Healing Hands for Helping Hearts, a non-profit organization offering therapeutic massage for primary caregivers. The Wellness Center Fairport is home to a wide variety of practitioners dedicated to well-being through therapeutic massage, physical therapy, reiki, essential oils, yoga, meditation, and wellness workshops. Come enjoy some popcorn, a glass of wine, and a groovy movie night! RSVP by calling 585-797-5752.

Visibility Through the Chamber's Social Media

Visit and ENGAGE (Comment, Share, Reply, Retweet,) on the Chamber's social media: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn. These actions will place your professional or business name on more newsfeeds, earning more visibility! (Facebook) Fairport/Perinton Chamber of Commerce; (Twitter) @PerintonChamber; (LinkedIn) Fairport-Perinton Chamber of Commerce.

Autumn Buffet at Solstice Senior Living

The Autumn Buffet features luscious home-grown foods. Join us on Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 2:00pm - 3:00pm for some down-home cooking.

Seminar: Wednesday, 10/17 at 7:30am

Just Solutions invites you to their seminar at Microsoft’s Fairport Office on Wednesday, October 17th at 7:30am:
Getting the Most out of Office 365
During this seminar, you’ll learn:
• What is included with Office 365 – Skype for Business, OneDrive, SharePoint, etc.
• How Office 365 allows you to work from virtually anywhere.
• How Office 365 works on all your devices for one low monthly price.
• How moving to Office 365 can improve your business productivity and flexibility.
• How the biggest compliance issues - auditing and encryption are solved with Office 365.

There is no cost to attend and breakfast will be provided, but seating is EXTREMELY limited.
For more details and to register, visit www.justinc.com/seminar-office365.

WARM Radio to Host a Wedding Show on 11/11

WARM Radio will be hosting a wedding show on Sunday, Nov 11, 2018 at Casa Larga Winery. Past events have featured booths from approximately 30 businesses such as jewelry, catering, DJs, and much more. The event offers brides and their families a stress free environment to meet dozens of people willing and able to help them plan their wedding.

For more information, contact Scott Gudell. Scott.Gudell@smgroc.com - (585) 399-5725

Federation of Social Workers Seeks Nominations for the Human Service Worker of the Year Awards

At Edge Advertising Group, we are beginning to plan the 14th Annual Federation of Social Workers Human Service Worker of the Year Awards event. The Federation of Social Workers is seeking nominations in all categories for individuals and organizations to be recognized. Nominations can be submitted online and only require a narrative explaining why you think a certain individual or organization deserves to be recognized. Past honorees have come from a wide range of professions including health care, education, law enforcement, social work and many other fields of human service. Volunteers and volunteer organizations are also recognized. The deadline for submitting nominations is Monday, September 24, 2018. Visit: http://www.fsw-union.org/hswoy

Fairport Baptist Homes to Hold 6th Annual Step Up for Seniors Walk

Everybody who’s anybody will be there! Join us at our annual walk to increase awareness and raise funds to enhance the incredible Fairport Baptist Homes' programs and services that benefit thousands of area seniors.

6th Annual Step Up for Seniors Walk
Saturday, September 29, 2018

Welcome New Members!

Engineered Components & Packaging, LLC

Chris Spiegel

585-204-6770

cespiegel@ecpplastictrays.com

https://www.ecpplastictrays.com/, http://www.ecptray.com

Save the Date!

Quarterly Membership Meeting October 11, 2018
Thu, 10/11/2018 - 11:00am to 1:00pm

Our quarterly membership meeting will take place on October 11, 2018 at the Burgundy Basin from 11:00am - 1:00pm. The event will include lunch, raffle items, pass the mic, new member introductions, business of the month, and updates in the chamber. Registration is required using the link provided. We look forward to seeing you at the Burgundy Basin!