Events for April 2014
Greece Regional Chamber of Commerce
Apr 1    Outdoors Committee Meeting
The Outdoors Committee works to prudently promote the use of the parks, trailways and waterways in the Town of Greece to achieve the most benefit from our historical assets.
Date: April 1, 2014
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Northwest Savings Bank
860 Long Pond Road
Greece, NY 14616
Contact: Call Sue Edgett at (585) 227-7272 for more information.
EMail: Sue@GreeceChamber.org
Apr 2    YEA! Investor Panel Presentations 2014

 The Greece Chamber of Commerce & the Greece Chamber Charitable Foundation, with the support of the Greece, Hilton and Spencerport Central School Districts cordially invite you to attend

  The Young Entrepreneurs Academy

   Investor Panel Presentations

 Wednesday, April 2nd, 2014
5:30pm
Meet & Greet Reception with Entrepreneurs
6:00pm
Panel Presentations
Hosted at Greece Athena High School Forum Room
  


      
 

Date: April 2, 2014
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location:  Greece Athena High School—Forum Room
 
Contact: Jodie Perry
EMail: jodie@greecechamber.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, April 2nd, 2014
5:30pm
Meet & Greet Reception with Entrepreneurs
6:00pm
Panel Presentations

 
Fees/Admission: Free to attend, personal investments are not expected
Apr 4    First Friday Networking 4.4.14


Join us at
New Roots Coffeehouse,
1273 Long Pond Road,
for the April First Friday Networking.

First Friday Networking gives local business owners
and area professionals the opportunity to network
before the business day begins.

Be sure to bring your business cards!




Call the Chamber office at (585) 227-7272 for more information.




 

Date: April 4, 2014
Time: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Location:
New Roots Coffeehouse
1273 Long Pond Road
Greece, NY 14626
Contact: For more information, contact Sue Edgett at the Greece Chamber of Commerce at (585) 227-7272.
Date/Time Details:
Friday, April 4, 2014
7:30am  - 8:30am
Apr 4    Leadership Greece 2013-2014
Leadership Greece meets in rotating locations monthly from September through May, and concludes with a June Graduation Luncheon. The class of adult students spend time learning about leadership development and community familiarization.
Date: April 4, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Contact: Sue Edgett
Apr 6    Kids Grow Club Meeting
Spring is Germination Time at Van Putte Gardens!

Come and join in a fun spring project for Kids Grow Club members ages 5-12.
Pre-registration for this free, fun, educational event is required by calling (585) 225-7770
or e-mailing kidsgrowclub@vanputte.com

Remember to please dress for the great outdoors!
Date: April 6, 2014
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Website: http://vanputte.com/about/kids-grow-club/
Location: Van Putte Gardens
136 North Ave.
Rochester, NY 14626
Contact: Email Kids Grow Club Coordinator Jen
EMail: kidsgrowclub@vanputte.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, April 6, 2014 at 1 p.m.
Fees/Admission: FREE for kids ages 5-12
Apr 9    The Scandinavian Trip Info Session
The Scandinavian
featuring Denmark, Sweden and Norway

14 Days Departing August 17, 2014
$3619.00 per person based on double occupancy
Airfare is additional

Click here to download the flyer and learn more about this amazing trip.


This trip is in conjunction with Rochester Travel Group.

Date: April 9, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.greecechamber.org
Location: Greece Chamber of Commerce
2402 West Ridge Road
Greece, NY 14626
Contact: Chris Sortino
EMail: chris@greecechamber.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, April 9, 2014
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fees/Admission: Info session is FREE!!!!
RSVP for a chance to win a free travel prize!
Apr 10    April 2014 Networking Luncheon



Join us on Thursday, April 10th, and take advantage of this great opportunity to network with your fellow business members in the Greece Community.

Featured Speaker:

Greece Town Supervisor Bill Reilich

State of the Town 

Reservations requested and can be made online.
Just click on the "Register Online" link above.

For more information, call the
Greece Chamber of Commerce at
(585) 227-7272.



Reservations must be canceled two business days in advance to avoid being charged for the event.


 

Date: April 10, 2014
Time: 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
Location: Ridgemont Country Club
3717 West Ridge Road
Greece, NY 14626
Contact: For more information, call Sue Edgett at the Greece Chamber at 227-7272.
EMail: Sue@GreeceChamber.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, April 10, 2014
11:45am - Registration & Networking
12:00pm to 1:15pm - Lunch & Program
Fees/Admission: $20 - Chamber Members
$30 - Non-Members & Guests
Apr 11    Prospective Member Breakfast 2014
Greece Chamber of Commerce
 Prospective Member
Breakfast
 
Friday, April 11, 2014
7:30am @ Ridgemont Country Club
3717 West Ridge Road, Greece, NY
 
RSVP by Thursday, April 10th
(585) 227-7272 or Paula@GreeceChamber.org
You may also register online - click on the Events tab at www.GreeceChamber.org     
 
You’ll get an overview of our organization and the many benefits and opportunities we offer to our members. You’ll also have a chance to hear from a current Chamber Member who can speak firsthand about why they belong to the Chamber and meet some of our Board of Directors.
 
PLEASE JOIN US!!!
 
 
 
Date: April 11, 2014
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Ridgemont Country Club
3717 West Ridge Road
Greece, NY 14626
Contact: Call Paula Guck at the Greece Chamber of Commerce, 227-7272, for reservations and questions.
EMail: Paula@GreeceChamber.org
Date/Time Details: Friday, April 11, 2014
7:30am to 8:30am
Apr 12    GrandeVille Senior Living Easter Egg Hunt
Date: April 12, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Website: http://www.grandeville.com
Location: GrandeVille Senior Living Community
555 Maiden Lane
Rochester, NY 14616
Contact: Tina Brown
EMail: tbrown@grandeville.com
Date/Time Details: 04/12/14 at 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Fees/Admission: FREE
Apr 17    Race on the Ridge 5K Planning Committee Meeting
Date: April 17, 2014
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Bryant & Stratton College
854 Long Pond
Greece, NY 14612
Contact: For more information, call Sue Edgett at the Greece Chamber at (585) 227-7272.
EMail: Sue@GreeceChamber.org
Date/Time Details:

Thursday, April 17, 2014
8:00am - 9:00am

Apr 17    Ambassadors Meeting

The Chamber Ambassadors work to develop programs, benefits and services to benefit the entire Chamber membership. They are involved with ribbon-cutting, groundbreaking and grand opening ceremonies, as well as assist in membership development by being upbeat good-will Ambassadors for the Greece Chamber of Commerce.

For more information on becoming a Chamber Ambassador, email Sue Edgett
or call her at (585) 227-7272.
Date: April 17, 2014
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:55 AM
Location:
Greece Chamber of Commerce
2402 West Ridge Road
Greece, NY 14626
Contact: Call Sue Edgett at (585) 227-7272 for more information.
EMail: Sue@GreeceChamber.org
Apr 17    Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Empire Digital Signs
 
 
You are invited to join us
on Thursday, April 17th 
for the
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
to celebrate the Grand Opening of
 
Empire Digital Signs
 
200 West Ridge Road, Suite 200
Rochester
, NY 14615
 
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 3:00pm
followed by an Open House
from 3:00pm to 5:00pm

All are welcome to view Empire Digital Signs new interactive showroom. 

Join us in welcoming them
to our community!



 
Date: April 17, 2014
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: 200 West Ridge Road, Suite 200
Rochester, NY 14615
Contact: For more information, contact the Chamber office at (585) 227-7272.
Date/Time Details: Thursday, April 17, 2014
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: 3:00pm
Open House 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Apr 22    Small Business Success Series - Over the Top Customer Service
 


Greece Chamber
 Small Business Success Series:
Professional Development Track

Over the Top Customer Service: Ways to Really Grow Your Business 

Providing customers with memorable service will bring them back again and again. Learn how to create and lead a service culture while focusing on daily reinforcement of service essentials and motivating associates. This exciting 90-minute seminar will be presented by Laura Bennett, General Manager and Amy Engert, Guest Relations Manager at the Rochester Marriott Airport Hotel. 
 
You may register by clicking on the "Register Online" button above or by calling us at 227-7272.
 
Register early to save your spot!

A continental breakfast will be served.

Date: April 22, 2014
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Location:
Greece Chamber of Commerce
2402 West Ridge Road
Greece, NY 14626
Contact: For more information, call Terry Hogan at the Greece Chamber at 585-227-7272 or email to:
EMail: Terry@GreeceChamber.org
Date/Time Details:
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2014
7:30am - 9:00am
Fees/Admission:
$15 Member Investors
$25 Non-Members
 
Continental Breakfast Provided
Apr 23    Annual Community Awards Banquet 2014




The Annual Community Awards Banquet is the premier evening event for the Greece Chamber of Commerce when all of our business members and the community come together to honor many well-deserved community leaders and businesses. We have a sell-out crowd every year for this evening of fine dining and community recognition and we look forward to seeing you there!
 
This year's event will be held on Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at the Rochester Marriott Airport Hotel in Greece, with a Social Hour at 6:00pm and the Dinner and Program at 7:00pm.
 
You can register online by clicking on the link at the top of the page or by downloading
the Ticket Response Form and returning it to the Greece Chamber.
 
Please join us to congratulate this year's award winners!

 
Greece Business Person of the Year
Deborah L. Fox
Deborah L. Fox, DDS, P.C.
 
Girlie Goodwin Citizen of the Year
Carol Tegas
 
William E. Selke Senior Citizens of the Year
Pat Bonacci
Patricia Peters

 
Educator of the Year
Anne Zengerle
Autumn Lane Elementary School
  
First Responder of the Year
Howard R. Amo, Jr.
Lake Shore Fire Department
 
Spirit of the Chamber
Greece Special Police
 
Curb Appeal
Stone Ridge Service Station
3162 Latta Road
 
Small Business Renovation
Braces of Greece
770 Fetzner Road
 
New Roots Coffeehouse
1273 Long Pond Road
 
Stephen Gaudino, CPA, CFP
780 Fetzner Road
 
New Construction
Doodle Bugs!
1700 English Road
 
Transformation of Existing Space
Beatrice Place (Episcopal SeniorLife Communities)
600 Denise Road
 
The Village at Unity
1477 Long Pond Road
 
Neighborhood Revitalization
AT&T (Upstate Wireless)
3660 Dewey Avenue
 
Dairy Queen
3644 Dewey Avenue
 
Taco Bell
3900 Dewey Avenue
 
Innovative Use of Existing Space
Forklift Café
1600 Lexington Avenue
 
Commercial New Construction
Latona Crossing
(Aspen Dental, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Hess, LA Fitness)
1841-1877 West Ridge Road
 
Stoney Creek Development/LeFrois Development & Buckingham Properties
(Wimpy’s Burgers, Yolickity Frozen Yogurt Bar, Zoom Tan)
844-854 Long Pond Road
 
The Mall at Greece Ridge
(Bar Louie, Chico’s, Loft, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers)
Greece Ridge Center Drive

 
 
 

Date: April 23, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Website: http://www.GreeceChamber.org
Location:
Rochester Marriott Airport Hotel
1890 West Ridge Road
Greece, NY 14615
Contact: For sponsorship or ticket information, or questions about the evening, please contact Sue Edgett at the Greece Chamber of Commerce at (585) 227-7272, or
EMail: Sue@GreeceChamber.org
Date/Time Details:
Wednesday, April 23, 2014

6:00pm     Social Hour
7:00pm     Dinner & Program
Fees/Admission: $50 per person
Apr 24    Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Goodwill of the Finger Lakes
 
 
You are invited to join us
on Thursday, April 24th 
for the
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
to celebrate the Grand Opening of
the newest store for
 
Goodwill of the Finger Lakes
 
3660 Dewey Avenue
Greece
, NY 14616
 
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 9:00am
followed by
Four Days of Open House

Join us in welcoming them
to our community!



 
Date: April 24, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: 3660 Dewey Avenue
Greece, NY 14616
Contact: For more information, contact the Chamber office at (585) 227-7272.
Date/Time Details: Thursday, April 24, 2014
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: 9:00am
Followed by Four Days of Open House
Apr 26    Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Rochester Kung Fu & Fitness
 
 
You are invited to join us
on Saturday, April 26th 
for the
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
to celebrate the Grand Opening of
 
Rochester Kung Fu and Fitness
 
2496 West Ridge Road
Rochester
, NY 14626
 
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 11:00am
followed by an Open House
from 11:00am to 4:00pm

All are welcome. Watch the R.F.K.K, "Mantis Demo Team" perform and meet World Famous Grand Master Raymond Fogg. There will be FREE Child Safety Seminars, FREE Anti-Bullying Seminars, FREE Kung Fu Lessons for the family, FREE prizes for all who attend and much more!!!


Join us in welcoming them to our community!

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Rochester Kung Fu & Fitness is the leading Kung Fu Academy in Western New York. Our instructors are completely dedicated to teaching the highest standard in martial arts and character development.


 


 
 
Date: April 26, 2014
Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: 2496 West Ridge Road
Greece, NY 14626
Contact: For more information, contact the Chamber office at (585) 227-7272.
Date/Time Details: Saturday, April 26, 2014
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: 11:00am
Open House 11:00am to 4:00pm