Events for October 2016
Greece Regional Chamber of Commerce
Oct 7    First Friday Member Networking - Legacy at Maiden Park

** NEW LOCATiON **

Join us for a
Pre-Opening Preview
of this month's
First Friday host

Legacy at Maiden Park
749 Maiden Lane
Rochester, NY 14616

for the
October 2016 First Friday
Member Networking.

The Chamber's First Friday Member Networking
gives local business owners and area professional
the opportunity to network
before the business day begins.

If you are not a member of the
Greece Chamber of Commerce
and would like to attend this event,
contact us
at (585) 227-7272 or info@greecechamber.org.

Be sure to bring your business cards!

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



 

Date: October 7, 2016
Time: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Website: http://www.GreeceChamber.org
Location:
749 Maiden Lane
Rochester, NY 14616
Contact: For more information, contact Sue Edgett at the Greece Chamber of Commerce at (585) 227-7272.
EMail: Sue@GreeceChamber.org
Date/Time Details:
Friday, October 7, 2016
7:30 am to 8:30 am
Fees/Admission: Admission Free to Greece Chamber Business Members
Oct 11    Young Professionals
Greece Chamber of Commerce
Young Professionals Committee
Date: October 11, 2016
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.greecechamber.org
Location: Greece Chamber of Commerce
2402 West Ridge Road
Greece, NY 14626
EMail: sue@greecechamber.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, October 11, 2016
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Fees/Admission: Open to Greece Chamber members only.
Oct 12    Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Braddock Bay Tavern & Grill
 
 
You are invited to join us
and owners
Dan and Carol Richardson
on
Wednesday, October 12th

for the
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
to celebrate the Grand Opening of

 
Braddock Bay Tavern & Grill

at
372 Manitou Road

Hilton, NY 14468
 
4:00 pm - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Open House - 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Immediately following
the ribbon cutting ceremony,
Dan and Carol will be serving
complimentary light refreshments,
consisting of homemade hors d'oeuvres,
wine and soft drinks.



Join us in welcoming them to
the Greece Chamber community
and come celebrate with Dan and Carol!




 
Date: October 12, 2016
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: 372 Manitou Road
Hilton, NY 14468
Contact: For more information, contact the Greece Chamber office at (585) 227-7272.
EMail: Sue@GreeceChamber.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, October 12, 2016
4:00 pm - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm - Open House
Oct 13    Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting for Skylight Signs New Facility

You are invited to join us
along with
Mike Bonanno & Frank Cleere
on
Thursday, October 13th
for the
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
to celebrate the Grand Opening of
the new facilities for

Skylight Signs

at
60 Industrial Park Circle
(Off Coldwater Road near MacGregor's)
Rochester, NY 14624
        
12:00 pm - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
11:00 am to 12:30 pm - Open House
with pizza, sandwiches and refreshments.
 
Join us in celebrating their new location and get to know more Skylight Signs.
 

 
 
Date: October 13, 2016
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: 60 Industrial Park Circle
(Off Coldwater Road near MacGregor's)

Rochester, NY 14624
Contact: For more information, call the Greece Chamber at (585) 227-7272, or you may contact Michael Bonanno at Skylight Signs directly at (585) 594-2500.
EMail: michaelb@skylightsigns.com
Date/Time Details: 12:00 pm - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
11:00 am to 12:30 pm - Open House
with pizza, sandwiches and refreshments
Oct 17    After Hours Networking at Pole Position Raceway
POSTPONED: MORE INFORMATION COMING ABOUT THE RESCHEDULED DATE
Join us for an evening of
networking, refreshments, and racing
at

Pole Position Raceway
Marketplace Mall
One Miracle Mile Drive, Rochester, NY 14623

on
Monday, October 17th
from
4:30 pm to 6:30 pm


This member networking event
gives local business owners and area professionals
the opportunity to network
in a relaxed setting at the end of the work day.


If you are not a member of the
Greece Chamber of Commerce
and would like to attend this event,
contact the Chamber office
at (585) 227-7272 or info@greecechamber.org.

Be sure to bring your business cards!




 
Date: October 17, 2016
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Pole Position Raceway
Marketplace Mall
One Miracle Mile Drive
Rochester (Henrietta), NY
Contact: For more information, contact Sarah Lentini at the Greece Chamber of Commerce at (585) 227-7272.
EMail: Sarah@GreeceChamber.org
Date/Time Details: Monday, October 17, 2016
4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Fees/Admission:
Free Admission for Greece Chamber Members
$25 Admission for Non-members
Includes Complimentary Racing Experience (a $28 value) and Complimentary Refreshments
Oct 19    America's Historic Hotels Free Travel Webinar
AMERICA'S HISTORIC HOTELS TRIP - JUNE 2017
Greece Chamber America's Historic Hotels trip to visit Lincoln House
Experience hotels rich in beauty and history on this once in a lifetime travel opportunity, Greece Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with Collette, offers America's Historic Hotels trip scheduled for June 5, 2017 - June 14, 2017.

Trip Highlights include: Washington D.C.; Hot Springs; Fallingwater; Bedford Springs;  Hudson River Valley; U.S. Military Academy at West Point; Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum; Hildene - The Lincoln Family Home; Billings Farm and Museum; Boston
Call the Chamber Office to register for webinar...
CLICK HERE for complete trip details.

For more information, contact Terry Hogan, Director of Marketing & Communications (terry@greecechamber.org) at 585-227-7272.


 
Date: October 19, 2016
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.greecechamber.org/travel
Location: Details to connect to the webinar will be emailed to you before October 19, 2016.
Contact: Terry Hogan, Director of Marketing & Communications
EMail: terry@greecechamber.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, October 19, 2016
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Fees/Admission: Webinar is Free
Oct 27    Competitive Edge Series: A HEALTHY BOTTOM LINE: Accounting & Finance Essentials for Business

Greece Chamber of Commerce
COMPETITIVE EDGE
SERIES CONFERENCE

A HEALTHY BOTTOM LINE:  Accounting & Finance Essentials for Business

2 Morning Workshops Followed by Luncheon with Keynote Speaker
Watch the Video...


THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2016
Bryant & Stratton College
Greece Campus
854 Long Pond Road, Greece, NY 14612

SEATING IS LIMITED. REGISTER NOW.
Continental Breakfast included with price.

WORKSHOP 1: 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Tips & Tricks for Experienced QuickBooks® Users
Presenters:

Jacqueline Platt, Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor®, Manager, Insero & Co. CPAs
Emily Jacobson , CPA, Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor®, Senior Accountant, Insero & Co. CPAs
Description:
This seminar is geared towards intermediate QuickBooks Desktop and Online users and will demonstrate helpful tips in real-time using sample company files. Topics will include:

  • Memorizing Transactions and Customizing Reports
  • Restructuring Your Chart of Accounts
  • Creating Budgets
  • The Latest in QuickBooks Online
  • What?s New for 2016 

NETWORKING FOR WORKSHOP ATTENDEES ONLY: 10:00 am - 10:30 am

WORKSHOP 2: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Key Considerations for Your Business?s Financial Health
Presenters:
Marcus Cortellini, CPA, Manager, Insero & Co. CPAs
Christie Caldwell, CPA, Supervisor, Insero & Co. CPAs
Description:
This seminar will help you evaluate and improve the financial health of your business through a variety of topics including:

  • Cash Management
  • Budget and Forecasting
  • Understanding Key Financial Metrics & the Drivers of Growth
  • Financing Growth and Cash Flow
  • Tax Considerations
  • Retirement Plan Options

Luncheon with Keynote Speaker Melissa Jordan, M&T Bank 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

CLICK HERE for more Competitive Edge Conference details...

Contact Terry Hogan, NISM Certified Social Media Strategist,  Director of Marketing & Communications, at 585-227-7272 or Terry@GreeceChamber.org for more details.



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Date: October 27, 2016
Time: 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Website: http://www.greecechamber.org
Location: Bryant & Stratton College
Greece Campus
854 Long Pond Road
Rochester, NY 14612
CLICK HERE for driving directions
Contact: For more information, call the Greece Chamber of Commerce at (585) 227-7272.
EMail: Terry@GreeceChamber.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, October 27, 2016
Coffee, Registration and Networking: 8:00 am - 8:30 am
Workshop 1: 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Networking for attendees only: 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Workshop 2: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Luncheon with Keynote Speaker: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Fees/Admission: Greece Chamber of Commerce members:
One Workshop & Networking: $35.00 pp
Both Workshops & Networking: $50.00 pp
One Workshop, Networking & Lunch: $55.00 pp
Both Workshops, Networking & Lunch: $70.00 pp

General Public:
One Workshop & Networking: $50.00 pp
Both Workshops & Networking: $70.00 pp
One Workshop, Networking & Lunch: $75.00 pp
Both Workshops, Networking & Lunch: $95.00 pp
Oct 28    Greece Chamber Ambassadors

Greece Chamber Ambassadors are representatives from member businesses who champion Greece Chamber events and membership. They attend ribbon-cutting, groundbreaking and grand opening ceremonies, and networking events, as well as assist in membership development by being upbeat good-will Ambassadors for the Greece Chamber of Commerce.

Members interested in serving as Greece Chamber Ambassadors should email Sarah Lentini or call her at (585) 227-7272.
Date: October 28, 2016
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location:
Greece Chamber of Commerce
2402 West Ridge Road
Greece, NY 14626
Contact: Call Sarah Lentini at (585) 227-7272 for more information.
EMail: Sarah@GreeceChamber.org