End of Summer Networking at Hilton Garden Inn
09/09/2015 - 5:00pm
We will be will hosting a FREE networking event for members at the Hilton Garden Inn on 9/9/15 from 5:00pm to 7:00 pm. Non-members are welcome to attend as well ($10 per person). Cash bar and hors d'ouevres will be available. If the weather is nice we will be out on the patio!
Brighton-Fairport-Perinton Networking at Pomodoro
07/22/2015 - 5:30pm
Networking is one of the best ways to grow your business! Increase your prospects and referral opportunities.
Come Mingle with your Fellow Chamber Members and Business Associates for an Evening Of Delicious Hors d'Oeuvres, Cash Bar & Fun!!
How to make this networking event a success for you:
- Idea #1 – Force yourself to shake hands with at least 5 strangers
- Idea #2 – Collect the business cards of at least five others, strangers or not
- Idea #3 – Email follow up with each person and ask how you might be able to help them grow their business and visa versa.
We'll definitely get some business done and we'll have fun doing it!
Learn to Soar | Rochester
07/15/2015 - 9:00am
Free Seminar and Networking from SCORE, the leader in small business success.
Powered by Sam’s Club.
Contact Info: Rochester SCORE (585) 263-6473
Join us for:
- Kickoff "Lets Get to Work" presented by Patrick C. Burke, Managing Pricipal of Burke Group
- Breakout business success sessions (choice of 2)
- Social Marketing/Media to promote & expand your business
- Financing to grow your business
- Sales, Closing, & Negotiating - Asking for the order!
- Legal practices for small businesss
- Spotlight small business owner panel discussion
- Your business questions answered by local SCORE mentors
- Complimentary lunch; host include Bob Whipple, "The Trust Ambassador"
- Raffle and prizes provided by Sam's Club
Member Coffee Hour July 2015
07/15/2015 - 8:00am
You are invited to an outdoor coffee hour at The Eastside Family YMCA! 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!
4th of July Parade
07/04/2015 - 10:00am
The 4th of July Parde will be here soon! We look forward to seeing everyone at the race, parade, and party in the park!
Schedule of Events:
- Firecracker 4 Mile Race
- 8:00am
- Register Online
- Parade
- Parade begins at 10:00am
- Line up is at 9:30am
- Starts: Whitney Rd & 250
- Ends: Perinton Park
- New O'Connor rd will be used
- Party in the Park
- 11:00am - 4:00pm
- Skycoasters play at 12:30pm
- Food, drinks, games, & activities
The Fairport Angels Blood Drive
06/18/2015 - 2:00pm
Please join us at St. John of Rochester for a memorial blood drive in loving memory of the Five Angles. Please call the 1-800-RED CROSS of go online to schedule your lifesaving appointment. Walk-ins are welcome. ID is required.
The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood.
If you donated on or before April 23rd, 2015, you should be eligible to donate.
Outdoor Networking at The Hilton Garden Inn
06/10/2015 - 5:00pm
Stop by the Hilton Garden Inn for a drink and great conversation with your friends at the Chamber! Their beautiful patio is the perfect setting for a Summer networking event.
Cash bar, hot food! Save the date! 6/10/15 5-7pm
Red Cross Blood Drive, Hosted by Paul West (day 2)
06/07/2015 - 10:00am
This is your chance to do something that will help so many people. Stop by Nothnagle Realtors on S. Main street and give blood for a good cause. This event is hosted by Paul West of Nothnagle Realtors and is associated with the Red Cross.
Red Cross Blood Drive, Hosted by Paul West
06/06/2015 - 10:00am
This is your chance to do something that will help so many people. Stop by Nothnagle Realtors on S. Main street and give blood for a good cause. This event is hosted by Paul West of Nothnagle Realtors and is associated with the Red Cross.
Outdoor Coffee Hour - June 3rd, 2015
06/03/2015 - 8:00am
You are invited to an outdoor coffee hour at The Towpath Cafe! 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!
SCORE 50th Anniversary
05/13/2015 - 5:30pm
As a successful small business owner, we hope you will join us in celebrating SCORE's 50th Anniversary at our premiere networking event. You will be able to participate in short business topic discussions and networking with other successful business onwers like yourself. SCORE volunteers will be available to provide you with additional information on our services, set up a future mentoring session or learn more about how we can help you succeed.
No admission charge - cash bar!
Ask the Chamber Pros
05/13/2015 - 5:00pm
Learn how to increase your visibility through the Chamber's online tools! Bring your laptops, ipads, & other devices..this will be an interactive event! Diane and Darren will discuss how to collectively use social media as well as the chamber's website to promote your business and other members. Together, we can work as a unified Chamber to make sure everyone succeeds a little bit more!
Member Coffee Hour May 2015
05/12/2015 - 8:00am
Don Eaton of The Alliance Group Insurance Agency will be hosting the May's Member Coffee Hour! Please drop by 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!
Nothnagle Realtors Document Shredding Event
05/02/2015 - 9:00am
Chamber President Paul West invites you to a complimentary document shredding event hosted by Nothnagle Realtors. Just stop by and watch all of your unwantend documents get shredded. It's a fun way to recycle and save time! Last year we have over 95 cars, averaging 50 pounds per car. That equals 2.5 tons of recycled paper!
No appointment necessary. Just stop by for some fun!
Business After Hours Networking
04/16/2015 - 5:00pm
The Chamber of Commerce is proud to annouce another Business After Hours networking event hosted by Kathryn Castro of Ameriprise Financial. The event will be at the Fairport Brewing Company brew house located at the corners of Rt 250 & Church street. This is a great opportunity to meet your fellow chamber members over an artisan beer in a fun environment. Who knows...the weather may even be nice enough to enjoy a beer outside!
*** Please register for this event. Space is limited! ***
Branding your Business
04/08/2015 - 3:00pm
A strong brand can help you achieve your goals, whether you want to increase revenues, improve customer satisfaction, hire and retain better employees, attract more volunteers and donors.
Ultimately an effective brand will help you achieve your business mission.
This works well for both for-profit and not-for-profit businesses.
In this presentation, you will learn:
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What is brand and why is it so important
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How customers use brand to make decisions - everyday
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How to assess what your audiences believe about you
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How to develop your brand
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How to go about living it
Speaker: Todd Butler is President & CEO of the Rochester Ad Council since 2005. He has also held positions as Marketing Manager at Harris Interactive, Senior Director of Marketing, Genesee Country Village & Museum, Account Supervisor, WOLF Group, and PR/Marketing Manager Seneca Park Zoo Society. Todd has a Masters of Science, Strategic Leadership from Roberts Wesleyan College and a Bachelor of Science, Communications, Ithaca College.
Member Coffe Hour April 2015
04/02/2015 - 8:00am
We are pleased to announce this NEW, regular event for Chamber members. Please 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!
When: April 2nd 2015, 8-9am
Where: Yummies Frozen Yogur, 80 N Main St. Fairport, NY 14450
Member Coffe Hour March 4th
03/04/2015 - 8:00am
We are pleased to announce this NEW, regular event for Chamber members. Please 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!
When: March 4th, 8-9am
Where: The Towpath Cafe, 6 N Main St. Fairport, NY 14450
Ribbon Cutting at Joe's Brooklyn Pizza
02/12/2015 - 4:00pm
We have a new member, Joe's Brooklyn Pizza in Perinton Square and we'd like to celebrate their new location with a ribbon cutting! This is the former location of Papa John's, near Canandaigua National Bank. Stop by to taste Perinton Square's new, home made pizza! A breif networking event will take place after the ribbon cutting. Bring your business cards!
Business After Hours Networking
02/11/2015 - 5:00pm
Looking for a new relationship? Just in time for Valentine's Day? "Business relationship" that is...well then you're in luck!
The right people are right here at Business After Hours Networking Event!
Hors D'oeuvres, Cash Bar, and fun!
Members: $5 with RSVP by Feb. 6th or $10 at the door.
Guests: $10 with RSVP or at the door
Coffee Hour February 3rd 2015
02/03/2015 - 8:00am
We are pleased to announce this NEW, regular event for Chamber members. Please 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!
State of the Town, Village, & Schools
01/21/2015 - 11:30am
Save the Date for our Third Annual State of the Town/Village!
The event will feature discussions on the current state of the town, village, and schools as well as ideas for future projects and developments.
Dr. William Cala, Interim Superintendent of Schools, Perinton Town Supervisor Mike Barker, and Deputy Fairport Village Mayor Kevin Clark will be speaking.
Dr. Cala will be speaking about:
- Fairport budgets and the role of the state and community
- Upcoming Capital projects
- Curricular developments/evolution (Common Core and new course offerings)
- State initiatives for government collaboration and local possibilities
Admission also includes a hot lunch buffet!
Online registration closes January 16th.
Coffee Hour January 2015
01/06/2015 - 8:00am
We are pleased to announce this NEW, regular event for Chamber members. Please 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
Member Coffee Hour at Yummies Frozen Yogurt
12/16/2014 - 8:00am
We are pleased to announce this NEW, regular event for Chamber members. Please 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!
Holiday Party at Woodcliff Hotel & Spa
12/10/2014 - 5:00pm
Member Coffee Hour 11/18
11/18/2014 - 8:00am
We are pleased to announce this NEW, regular event for Chamber members. Please 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!
Networking Mingle at Fit Class Studio
11/16/2014 - 1:00pm
Chamber Members, You’re Invited to FitClass STUDIO for a COMPLIMENTARY NETWORKING “MINGLE”.
Sunday, Nov. 16th at 1:30pm
Please RSVP Mike before Sun., Nov. 9th:
email: FitClasswithMike@gmail.com
text/call: 585.690.0153 or
Member Coffee Hour
10/28/2014 - 8:00am
We are pleased to announce this NEW, regular event for Chamber members. Please drop in to discuss what is going on at your Chamber... and what we can do for you! The coffee is ready! We need your input!
Walgreens Harvest Festival 2014
10/25/2014 - 10:00am
Come to Walgreens in Perinton for lots of family fun! Celebrate the fall harvest season at Walgreens!
- Costume Photo Shoot with free 5x7 prints inside
- 'Trick-or-treat' candy bucket at every display for the kids
- Pumpkin Painting
- Face Painting
- Free $20 Gift Card Raffle (Proceeds to Lollypop Farm Barktoberfest Fund)
- Free promotional give-aways
- Kettle Corn Vendor (If you know a local vendor, please let me know!)
Local Business Expo
10/22/2014 - 5:00pm
The Chamber is proud to host our 2nd annual, FREE Local Business Expo! With so much to offer in our community, we thought it would be a great idea to showcase many of our local businesses in a night of fun and networking. Join us at the Burgundy Basin to meet the people behind the local businesses that make Fairport and Perinton great places to live. Our group is friendly, energetic, and most importantly, fun! Entry to this event is FREE so invite your friends and family for a guaranteed great time!
- Meet the people behind our local businesses
- Promote your business with exhibitors and other attendees. Bring plenty of business cards!
- Support your local chamber
- Music, free food and a cash bar
- Photo Booth!
And did we mention...It's FREE!
No advance registration. Just show up.
