August 2021 Newsletter

Congratulations ~ The Genesee Valley Publications

The Genesee Valley Publications have been awarded EIGHT ACP Best of the Best Awards! The eight awards include:

1st place: General Excellence for their HOME publication

2nd place: General Excellence for their Genesee Valley Penny Saver (GVPS)

Congratulations! You make our Chamber proud.

Get to Know MCCM Partner Peter J. Gregory

We invite you to “Get to Know Us” through our Partner, Peter J. Gregory, who has over 10 years of experience of practicing law—all of them with McConville Considine Cooman & Morin, P.C. https://www.mccmlaw.com/news-and-articles/articles/get-to-know-mccm-part...

Just Solutions Inc. Completed Acquisition of Connect-A-Phone

For the last 40 years, Connect-A-Phone has provided business phone systems, phone repair and cabling services to Rochester and the surrounding areas. After a long career providing telecommunication services, Connect-A-Phone’s owner, Tom Loughborough felt the time was right to sell the company.

“Having known David Wolf, the Vice President of Just Solutions, for many years, I am confident that David and his team will take great care of our Connect-A-Phone customers.”

As the Vice President, David Wolf is a technology visionary and serial entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in the IT industry. David has achieved the highest industry security certifications of CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), and CCISO (Certified Chief Information Security Officer). He enjoys using his technical expertise to help fellow business owners get the most out of their IT.

After acquiring AstraNetworks in 2016 and BullsEye Communications in 2017, acquiring Connect-A-Phone allows Just Solutions to further expand their telecommunications service offerings to additional clients in the Rochester area.

Just Solutions prides themselves on always going the extra mile to help customers with all their IT issues. For over two decades now, they have been the go-to company for anyone wanting to get more out of their IT. Just Solutions is a one-stop shop for networks, printers, phones and security. By working with Just Solutions, clients save time and money and are always ahead of the curve with their technology.

Just Solutions Announces New Partnership with Net at Work

Just Solutions has announced a formal strategic alliance with Net at Work, a full-service technology and business consultancy. Headquartered in Fairport, NY, Just Solutions has been helping small and medium-sized businesses get a real return on their technology investments since 1997. Since then, Just Solutions has remained dedicated to providing state-of-the-art IT support, service and products that allow their clients to get ahead of the competition and achieve greater success.

Net at Work is excited to support the Just Solutions team as they deliver on their promise to be the trusted advisor for all their clients’ information technology needs. By leveraging the Net at Work MSP Alliance Program, Just Solutions will expand their strategic conversations to include a complete range of line-of-business applications and services, such as ERP/Accounting, customer relationship management (CRM), HR/Payroll, Document Management, eCommerce, and Application Hosting.

For more information on Just Solutions, please visit their website: www.JustInc.com

Pride Mark Homes Announces Two New Projects

Pride Mark Homes is excited to announce the construction of a brand new community for lease on Route 250 in Fairport, named Parker Place. The location is within walking distance of the Village and offers townhomes and apartments, featuring a community center with a swimming pool and fitness center. They anticipate having the community center and a building completed in 2022.

Also, Pride Mark Homes just broke ground on a new townhome community within the Village of Webster boundaries at Route 250 and State Road, named Greenbriar Crossing. This project will feature 124 Townhomes and a community center for residents.

They are also excited to offer a brand new floorplan and model townhome to tour at Redfield Grove in Farmington. This location introduces the Birchwood floorplan, which is a spacious 1,662s.f. ranch townhome plan, featuring one-level living with 2 or 3 bedroom options available that include a 2-car garage, covered deck, and full basement. Phase I is sold out; Phase II is now available. The property is open daily for tours from Noon - 5:00 pm and Friday by appointment only.

The logos for these new projects were designed by Daron McKee at Pride Mark, who is also our acting communications Chair/Board member. Stay up to date with what is new at Pride Mark Homes on Facebook and on their website https://pmHomes.com/blog/

News at Golden Hello Company

Golden Hello Company would love to introduce Sarah Tilley to you. She is their new virtual assistant! Sarah started her own business after being laid off from her job during covid. Sarah comes from a business background, has been with her boyfriend since high school, and comes from a very supportive family. In her spare time, Sarah loves to take photos. Golden Hello Company has found that Sarah is challenged by a problem and will go at it until she can figure it out! She goes above and beyond and they are proud to be working together!

Sarah is helping Golden Hello Company implement beautiful new gift boxes. They are sleek and shiny white! The staff is anxious to share them on their new website, which is coming soon!

End of Summer Bash @ Created By Us Pottery

Join Created By Us Pottery for a WILD Good Time! Come any time between 2-4pm on Saturday September 4th.

Pre-Ticket Price $25.00 OR At the Door $27.00 per pottery participant

Includes: Animal pottery item to paint in the studio or a To-Go Kit, Face Paint & Wildlife Educators Coalition. The Ice Cream Factory is going to party with us too!

***Accepting donations of old sheets for the animal of Wildlife Educators Coalition.

Empire Gutter Cleaning Adds Office Manager

Empire Gutter Cleaning, Inc. is pleased to announce that Ray Farrell has joined their company as Office Manager. Ray brings many years of experience in exceptional customer service, creative advertising & marketing and innovative computer skills.

Ray is spearheading their new Ongoing Service Plan to take the worry out of remembering to schedule those yearly gutter cleanings in the spring and fall seasons. He is also enhancing their website to better streamline service agreements and gutter cleaning bookings.

To learn more about Empire Gutter Cleaning and book your service agreement or gutter cleaning, please visit: EmpireGutterClean.com. Please be aware that popular weeks are fill up fast.

Networking Event: Banking and Brews at Evans Bank!

Come network at Evans Bank and enjoy banking & brews! Learn more about Evans and network with other professionals. Refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be provided.

Two Event Dates:

Irondequoit Branch Penfield Branch

8/17 8/24

4:30pm-6:30pm 4:30pm-6:30pm

2118 Hudson Ave 2163 Fairport Nine Mile Point Rd

Rochester, NY 14617 Fairport, NY 14450

Please RSVP to:

Jim Bilotta

jBilotta@EvansBank.com

See you there!

Chamber Pride - RBJ & The Daily Record Reader Rankings Winners

Right now, the RBJ and The Daily Record are hosting daily video announcements of the TOP WINNERS in their annual 2021 Reader Rankings. Several of our members were candidates for that TOP position, winning industry titles of:

Best Brewery – Fairport Brewing Company

Best Caterer – Spinelli’s Catering & Event Space

Best Distillery – Iron Smoke

Best Event Meeting Facility – Woodcliff Hotel and Spa

Best Festival – Fairport Music Festival

Best Florist – Wildflower by Simply Events

Best Hotel – Woodcliff Hotel and Spa

Best Winery – Casa Larga Vineyards

Best Business Banking

Canandaigua National Bank & Trust
Genesee Regional Bank
M&T Bank

Best Credit Union

ESL Federal Credit Union
The Summit Federal Credit Union

Best Insurance Company - Tompkins Insurance

Best Mortgage Lender

Canandaigua National Bank & Trust
ESL Federal Credit Union

Best Wealth Management

Allied Financial Partners
Canandaigua National Bank & Trust
Sage Tree Wealth, Inc.

Best Advertising Agency – Edge Advertising Group

Best Digital Marketing Firm – Edge Advertising Group

Best Media Buying – Edge Advertising Group

Best PR Agency – Edge Advertising Group

Best Assisted Living Facility – Solstice Senior Living at Fairport

Best Retirement Community – Creekstone

Best Civil Litigation Firm - McConville Considine Cooman & Morin, P.C.

Best Estate Planning – McConville Considine Cooman & Morin, P.C.

Best Medical Malpractice Firm - McConville Considine Cooman & Morin, P.C.

Best Personal Injury Firm - McConville Considine Cooman & Morin, P.C.

Best Real Estate Law Firm - McConville Considine Cooman & Morin, P.C.

Best Apartment Complex – Creekstone

Best Architectural Firm – BME Associates Civil Engineers & Land Surveyors

Best Renovation Services – Pride Mark Homes

Best Cybersecurity Company - Just Solutions

Best Internet Service Provider

Just Solutions
Spectrum

Best IT Outsourcing Firm - Just Solutions

Best Web Design Firm – Edge Advertising Group

Best Company Culture

Canandaigua National Bank & Trust
ESL Federal Credit Union

Best Employee Recognition Program – Wegmans

Best Overall Leadership – Canandaigua National Bank & Trust

Best Training Program –

Canandaigua National Bank & Trust
Just Solutions

Most Innovative Workplace - Canandaigua National Bank & Trust

Best Overall Company to Work For (1000+) - Wegmans

Best Overall Company to Work For (501-1000)

Canandaigua National Bank & Trust
ESL Federal Credit Union

Best Overall Company to Work For (251-500) – Keller Williams

Best Overall Company to Work For (1-75) – Edge Advertising Group

Congratulations!

September 14 ~ Save-the-Date for Succession Planning

On September 14 from noon - 1pm on Zoom, Mary Ognibene, Partner at Chamber member McConville Considine Comman & Morin PC (MCCM), will be joining one of her Partners, Daniel Williford at MCCM, along with Jui Trivedi of Next Point Business Advisors, and Lee Woodring of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, presenting Succession Planning. If you’re like most business owners, you have worked hard to build your business and at some point in your life would like to benefit from the fruits of your labor. While you may not be ready to transition your business anytime soon, there are many things to consider, well before you take the next step that will have an impact on your personal wealth.

THANK YOU for Supporting the EYS Virtual Fashion Show

THANK YOU to everyone for your support of Embrace Your Sisters (EYS)! We appreciate all of our event sponsors, donors, and attendees that contributed to our Tea At Two Refashioned-Fashion Show, which was held virtually! A special thanks to our fashion show friends: Chandeliers Boutique, Chico's, Icon Hair Salon and Spa, and our event emcee 92.5 WBEE Billy Kidd! We raised over $8000, which is significantly less (almost 75% less) than past years when we hosted live events. Now more than ever, we need the community’s support to keep EYS viable so we can continue helping people in need of short-term financial support during their breast cancer recovery process.

Stay tuned for more information about our upcoming Positively Pink Walk this fall! https://www.embraceyoursisters.org/copy-of-events

August 31 Coffee-at-the-Gazebo

August 31, 9am – Coffee-at-the-Gazebo

Join Fairport-Perinton Chamber members as we gather outside for coffee and networking. Visitors are welcome! No fee; no registration. The Gazebo is located outside of the Fairport Library on Main Street.