.: Don't let you or your team miss out on the Chamber's all-new & anticipated event- the 2017 Membership Harvest Celebration, coming up on Weds. September 27:.
~Tickets are selling fast and before you know it, the RSVP deadline will be here! Don't wait till its too late! See registration form & links below~
WHAT: GACoC Membership Harvest Celebration
WHEN: Wednesday, September 27, 2017
WHERE: Ravines Wine Cellars,
400 Barracks Rd, Geneva
TIME: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
TICKETS:
$50 for members
$75 for non-members
*We would also like to thank the following members for their generous support of the 2017 Harvest Celebration!*
Special Thanks to our Promotional Partners:
Valvoline Instant Oil Change
~celebrating 2 years in their new location at 288 Hamilton Street, Geneva!~
Special Thanks to our Community Partners:
Wegmans of Geneva
located at 300 Hamilton Street
~Chamber Members for over 25 years!~
.: Advance reservations only :.
Please RSVP by September 13th by emailing [email protected]or calling (315) 789-1776.
*Changes or cancellations after 9/15/17 will be charged full rate*
.:Exposure through $ponsorship:.
{ sponsorship opportunities are still available}
Recaps & Rundowns:
August #MemberMilestone Events!
8/25/17: Official Grand Opening for FLX Live
A large crowd was present at the official ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration that was co-hosted by the Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce at FLX Live on Friday, August 25. Chamber staff, board members, volunteers, local business owners and executives gathered to show their support at the event, which included a ceremonial ribbon cutting and was included under the Chamber's popular Milestone Celebrations. The program was introduced in 2016 as a benefit for members of the Chamber with the purpose of providing awareness and exposure for the many businesses and organizations that the Chamber represents.
FLX Live held a soft opening in early August, but had been in the works for well over a year. Its owners and management team consist of Hobart College graduates who had sought guidance and support from a variety of area resources, including joining the Chamber to help spread the word about their new venture.Offering live concerts that feature both local and national talent, FLX Live also has a full bar and kitchen in the newly renovated space. The business is located at 427 Exchange Street, and is the only live music venue of its kind in downtown Geneva.
Included in group photo, FLX Live team members include: Owner Ian Pattison, front row, (second from left- holding scissors); with other FLX Live team members, including general manager, Nick LaChance (second row, first from left), public relations & talent manager, Matthew Elkin (front row, second from right), and bartender, Scott Heffner (front row, far right). Kneeling in the front are members from The Crooked North, a bluegrass band from Rochester, NY, who helped provide live entertainment at the grand opening.
Chamber representatives included Chamber Executive Director, Miranda Odell (second row, 3rd right); Member Programs & Events Coordinator, Abby Wandell (second row, fourth from right); Board Chairman, Josh Miller of Lyons National Bank (third row, second from left); Board Member, Chad Lahr of Community Proud Apparel and I Heart the FLX (second row, center).
Also present and in photo: Chamber Ambassador Committee Chairwoman, Polly Clark of Generations Bank (third row, first from left); Chamber Ambassador, Jessica Griffin of the Fairfield Inn & Suites (second row, far right); Geneva City Council member Jason Hagerman (back row), and Adeline Rudolph and Jonathan Monfiletto of New York State Senator Pam Helming's office (back row).
Chamber staff, Board Members, Ambassadors, local dignitaries and community members attended the 10 Year Anniversary Celebration at Billsboro Winery on Thursday, August 10.
The event was included under the Chamber's popular Milestone Celebrations program which provides awareness and exposure for its member businesses.
Pictured in group photo:
(front row, from left) Abby Wandell, Programs Manager for the Geneva Chamber; Mary Kubinski of Billsboro; Winery Owners Vinny and Kim Aliperti; Cary Beacraft of Billsboro; Miranda Odell, Geneva Chamber Executive Director; and Jessica Griffin of the Fairfield Inn & Suites and Chamber Ambassador.
(back row, from left) Bob McCarthy, Town of Geneva; Paul Thomas, Executive Director of the Seneca Lake Wine Trail and Chamber Board Member; Glen Everdyke, Pablo Falbru, Tara Balistreri, and Deanna Fello of Billsboro; Felicia Baker, Chamber Intern.
Photos by: Daniel Bell
Milestone Celebrations are a benefit of Chamber membership and provide awareness and exposure for member businesses by promoting the important components of who they are and what they do, such as their people, property, products and services. Examples of other Milestone Celebrations can include Anniversary Celebrations, Grand Re-Openings, or Relocation-based Open Houses.
For more information about how your business can host a Milestone Celebration, please call the Chamber at (315) 789-1776 or email [email protected].
Upcoming Business After Hours
When: Wednesday, September 13th, 2017
from 5 - 7:00 pm
Where: Beef & Brew
293 Main Street
in Geneva
Cost: members $5,
non-members $10
Attention Season Pass Holders!
If you have one of the official 2017 BAH Season Passes, just show your card to staff as you arrive! Please note that anyone using a free guest pass needs to stop and register with the staff when arriving.
September Business After Hours @ Beef & Brew
Located in downtown Geneva, the Beef & Brew Restaurant features a warm and inviting atmosphere, with a stone fireplace in their main dining room, traditional tavern seating in their large bar area, as well as seasonal seating at an outdoor deck and bar. Guests can enjoy their American, British and Irish fare, along with over 160 varieties of beer and 28 draft choices, as well as a selection of local Finger Lakes wines. Be sure to join us at this local favorite!
By promoting the host property's location, products, services, and staff, Business After Hours Networking Mixers offer a variety of benefits to each hosting member business. Featuring ten locations per year, BAH Mixers generate enhanced exposure and awareness for member properties, helping to build new relationships, connect with new customers, which aids with the overall growth of the business!
For more information about how your business can host a BAH Mixer, please call the Chamber at (315) 789-1776 or email [email protected].
Member Coupons & Special Offers!
Check out these special offers and member promotions!
...Pssst! Want to see your ad here in our next e-blast or upcoming newsletter?
(Visit our
website to learn how your business can take advantage of the Chamber's E-News Advertising Program!)
Upstate Increte
Upstate Increte is the area's all-in-one source for stamped and decorative concrete! They install residential and commercial concrete, spray decks, garage floor epoxy systems, and restorations! They even offer free estimates! Give them a call at their Geneva location at (315) 325-4548 or their Rochester Location at (585) 254-2010, or learn more at
www.upstateincrete.com.
(photo courtesy of FLTimes. ---and just in case you missed the Finger Lakes Times Business of the Week article from 7.27.17, click
here!!!)
{See ad below for more info- coupon good thru August, 2017!}
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For more info on how you can take advantage of our E-News Advertising Options- another member benefit- see our flyer for details!
Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce | Phone: (315) 789-1776 | Fax: (315) 789-3993