January 2017 Newsletter

Belview Floorcare

Business of the Month

Belview Floorcare has been chosen as the December Business of the Month by the Fairport-Perinton Chamber of Commerce. Belview Floorcare serves the Greater Rochester community with carpet, wood, tile & grout, upholstery, odor, and concrete cleaning, plus floor refinishing and Epoxy installations. The business has a staff of cleaners, trained in a variety of cleaning techniques.

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State of the Town, Village & Schools 1/19/17

The Fairport Perinton Chamber of Commerce presents the State of the Town, Village, and Schools. Speakers include Hon. Michael Barker (Perinton Town Supervisor), Hon. Frederick "Fritz" May (Fairport Village Mayor), Brett Provenzano (Fairport Superintendent of Schools).

The Burgundy Basin, 1361 Marsh Rd, Pittsford, NY 14534. 1/19/17 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Networking,

Lunch and Program $20.

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Coffee Hour at Fairport Brewing 1/11/17 8:00 am

You are invited to a coffee hour at Fairport Brewing Company. Enjoy fresh roasted whole bean Raider's Roast. A variety of FBC coffee's will also be available for purchase. (No Grinder, no problem! We have one in the tap room for your immediate use). 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!

Free event! No registration required.

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The Inn on Church Grand Opening 1/21/17

Last fall the Newman-Dean House was purchased in order to open The Inn on Church. The Inn offers four (plus) guest rooms and an event space. We have completed the renovations and restorations, returning the home's charm while adding conveniences of modern life. It's so exciting to be a part of close-knit community. On January 21 we will hold our Grand Opening! We will gather at 11:00 am for ribbon cutting and will offer tours until 3:00 pm.

RPCN Consulting Business Boot Camp

A Unique Set of Presentations, Workshops and Panel Discussions. Learn how to start and improve your consulting business. Define your Services, Clients, & Value (Your Foundation), Choose a Legal Entity, Build your Reputation & Image, Market your Consulting Services, Interview Potential Clients & Discover your Value, Present your Value Proposition & Receive Expert Feedback, Register Early through January 6 and save $50. 5 sessions from 2/7/17 thru 3/7/17

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Chamber Members Collect Toys for Tots

Henderson Ford with the help of business partners (which included Fairport-Perinton Chamber of Commerce members: Edge Advertising Group and Manuel's Music Studio) collected toys for their annual toy drive. The donations went to the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots and The Furnished 4 Life Store at the Wedge Market.

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Fairport Baptist Home Job Fair 1/13/17 10:00 am

Job Fair at FBH Friday January 13th. Start your career with our family and work with pioneers in senior care. Build your career here; mentoring and advancement opportunities abound. Now hiring RN's, LPN's & CNA's, Full-time, Part-time, Days, Evenings, Nights and Weekend Shifts. On-the-spot Interviews FRIDAY JANUARY 13, 2017 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sharp Notions Adds Digital Marketing Services

Sharp Notions is now offering complete digital marketing services. We have been providing custom software and web development services for the past 9 years. Digital marketing services include search engine optimization (SEM), search engine marketing (Paid Search) and Social Media management. Contact Bryan Adams (bryan.adams@sharpnotions.com) for more details and visit our website for information. Read more ...

Jennifer Lygas Joins Sounds For Life

Sounds for Life is pleased to welcome our new Client Care Specialist, Jennifer Lygas. Jennifer has many years of experience in the client care field, with Audiology being her specialty. Jennifer is a Rochester native and in her free time she enjoys hiking, swimming and spending time with family and friends. Read more.....

Workplace Interiors Completes Office Installation

Workplace Interiors furnished new offices for Heritage Christian Services. Working with Getsloff Design on a complete office design, they completed this project successfully, with a quick turnaround. The layout consisted of 175+ Haworth workstations, dozens of private offices, conference rooms, and private huddle spaces. The project also included a large training room and a new break room. Visit their website to see other projects they have been working on!

Just Solutions Hires 3 New Employees

Just Solutions continues to grow! They recently added Brian Hilgert, Dean De Witt, and Joe Bates to the team. Brian is a Senior Solutions Technician. Dean is the new Business Development Manager for the AstraNetworks division. Joe is a Solutions Technician with an extensive background in networking and phone system installation. Read more ...

Casa Larga Events

Casa Larga Holiday Family Tours January 2-4 Time: Tours leave at 11:00 am, 1:00 & 3:00 pm.

Casa Larga Sip & Paint Thursday, January 19 and Thursday, January 26 Time: 5:30-8:30 pm. The class begins at 6:00 pm.

Casa Larga Sip & Bead Class Sunday, January 22 Time: 2:00-4:00 pm. The class begins at 2:30 pm.

RPO Concerts

Raiders of the Lost Ark: Film with Orchestra Jan. 6, 2017
Amy Grant Jan. 7, 2017
Ehnes Plays Beethoven Jan. 12 & 14, 2017
Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II Jan. 20 & 21, 2017
Stare Conducts Shostakovich 5 Jan. 26 & 28, 2017

Visit January Concerts for more details

If you have a group of 10 or more, Jenni Kohler will discount ticket prices and waive handling fees. Contact Jenni Kohler at jkohler@rpo.org call 585-454-7311 x297

FACET Hosts Annual Spelling Bee 2/10/17

Please consider supporting your local education foundation at their annual fundraiser....sponsor or field a team of adult spellers and help impact Fairport Education.

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Social Media Tip: Increase Your Visibility

A major benefit of Chamber Membership is visibility fueled by participation. Plan for active Chamber participation in the New Year by making time to attend our events and meet new customers. Check out the schedule of events.

Chamber Seeks Volunteers

Our Chamber is growing rapidly. We are expanding programs and events. In order to meet the need, we are seeking to involve and engage more Chamber members. Opportunities exist on Membership, Programs, Publicity, Finance and July 4th Parade Committees. Read more....