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A MESSAGE FROM THE TEAM
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Dear Members,
Summer is right around the corner, and we couldn't be more excited for the new season! Our team has been busy this month and we're happy to share all of the great photo recaps from the month of May, including our BAH Networking Mixer and 2018 Chamber Cup Golf Tournament (see below).
In addition to these major events, we want to make sure to highlight a few of our other current programs, projects and upcoming news, including:
Geneva Area Welcome Guide: Coming soon- copies our brand new 2018-2019 edition of the Geneva Area Welcome Guide will be available! If you or your business would like to be included as a distribution point for this new publication, please contact our office by calling 315-789-1776 or emailing [email protected] and we can add you to our list of official members and partners.
Social Media Central:
Our social media presence has been popular during the month of May- (thank you to everyone who follows our page @GenevaAreaChamber and likes our various member and event posts!) Be sure to keep an eye out this summer for a special serious of posts, featuring some of our member businesses! (hint: keep an eye out for the hashtag #WhereAreWe?)
More program and event news is included below, and as always, we look forward to working with you all, and encourage you to reach out or stop in, to let us know what is happening in your world!
Sincerely,
The Chamber Team
5/31/18
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*Thank You*
2018 Chamber Cup Golf Tournament Photo Recap!
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Thanks again to each of the individual businesses, organizations, sponsors, attendees, volunteers, friends, and partners of the Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce that contributed to the success of the 2018 Chamber Cup Golf Tournament!
Check out the photos below of some of our favorite shots and moments from this year's event!
Photos courtesy of Dan Bell and HWS Communications Department
...Enjoy!
...In case you missed it...
The 2018 Chamber Cup Golf Tournament was held on Wednesday, May 23 at Big Oak Golf Course in Geneva.
Congratulations to our 2018 Chamber Cup champs, Silver Creek Golf Course!
 
The event included on-course games, photos, and prizes which all featured this year's new theme:
Participants check in with event volunteers at registration.
On-course vendors checking in with event staff and volunteers. (Pictured at right: Geneva Wegmans!)
Event staff and volunteers gather for a quick photo before the start of the tournament...and showed off their red, white and blue pride!
Once again, this year's Golf Tournament included interactive Member Stations provided businesses with the opportunity to socialize and interact with tournament attendees, while also promoting the people, products and services offered by each.
Pictured above: MRB Group (top left), Finger Lakes Partners Insurance (top right), Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel (bottom).
Players also had the opportunity to win a new car on the course through a Hole in One competition, courtesy of Tradition Chevrolet!
Casella Waste
Petrella Phillips
Ramada Geneva Lakefront
Sessler Wrecking
(#WelcomeNewMember)
Community Bank N.A.
Finger Lakes Radio Group
Bank of the Finger Lakes
Tradition Chevrolet & Community Proud Apparel
In addition to all of our event attendees, and participants, we would like to include a special Thank You to all of this year's Sponsors and Donors, as well as to our Volunteers! Without you, this event would not be possible!
We also want to give a special shout out to our awesome interns, Tara Johnson (left) and Kevin Roloson (right), for their help with this year's tournament!
Big Oak Golf Course
Finger Lakes Partners Insurance
Generations Bank
Guardian Industries
Town of Geneva
Finger Lakes Times
Lyons National Bank
McIntosh Box & Pallet
McIntosh Box & Pallet
Zotos International
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
"More than Just Golf!"
This year, we continued to expand on our on-course offerings for our players and attendees. Take a look at our map below, which shows the various vendor stations, games and activities that were enjoyed!
*Special Thanks to Dan Bell of Daniel Bell Photography for being our on-course photographer for the day's event. A special thank you also goes out to Elizabeth Fajardo and Eliza McPhail from the HWS Communications Department for being our official photo booth photographers!*
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BUSINESS AFTER HOURS NEWS
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May BAH Photo Recap
Thank You Petrella Phillips LLP!
Thank you again to all of our members and partners who joined us for our May BAH Mixer! A special thank you goes out to our host, Petrella Phillips for a great event!
Attendees had the opportunity to enjoy tours of the office and a presentation by partner, Michael Phillips.
{See below for a photo recap of the event, courtesy of
Daniel Bell Photography!}
Welcome to the GACoC's May BAH Mixer!
Guests network at the May BAH Mixer.
Guests enjoyed hors d'oevres by Club 86.
The GACoC team- from left: Abby Wandell, Membership Programs & Events Coordinator; Miranda Odell, Executive Director; & Andrea Deckert, Member Relations Specialist.
Petrella Phillips partner Michael Phillips welcomes guests to the Mixer.
The GACoC team listens to Michael Phillips talk about the business.
There were lots of great door prizes at the event!
Thank you again to the team at Petrella Phillips for hosting the Chamber's May Business After Hours Networking Mixer!
Pictured Above: (front row from left)- Michael Phillips of Petrella Phillips; Tanya Taylor of Petrella Phillips and GACoC Board Treasurer; Andrea Deckert of the GACoC; Miranda Odell of the GACoC; and Abby Wandell of the GACoC.
(back row from left) Kevin Roloson, GACoC Intern; and Harley Roberson of Petrella Phillips.
Want to see more photos from the event? Visit our website by clicking
here.
Up Next....
Join us on
Wednesday, June 13th
from
5-7 pm
at Water's Edge B&B Resort
for our next BAH Networking Mixer!
Nestled in a secluded cove on the shores of Seneca Lake, Water Edge B&B resort blends some of the finest elements of a traditional bed and breakfast with those of resort style living!
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2018 BAH Season Pass Program
Forgot to reserve your 2018 BAH Season Pass?
Don't worry- Season Passes are still available for reservation now at a discounted rate!
Contact the Chamber today at (315) 789-1776 or email [email protected] to learn more about this special discount!
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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].
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WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST CHAMBER MEMBERS!
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On behalf of the entire staff and board members
of the Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce,
we would like
to welcome our newest members!
Corning Museum of Glass
One Museum Way
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 937-5371
www.
cmog.com
Located at One Museum Way in Corning, Corning Museum of Glass cares for and displays the world's best collection of art and historical glass. It's a fun stop for all ages, with exhibits, demonstrations and hands-on activities. To learn more, call 607-937-5371 or visit
www.cmog.org.
Lee Agency Farmer's Insurance
156 Castle Street
Geneva, NY 14456
(315) 203-2312
Located at 156 Castle Street in Geneva,
Lee Agency Farmer's Insurance
is run by Christopher Lee, who is a local Farmer's Insurance Agent serving Geneva, Waterloo, Seneca Falls, Phelps and Canandaigua. To learn more, call 315-203-2312 or visit
https://agents.farmers.com/ny/geneva/christopher-lee.
L.M. Sessler Excavating & Wrecking Inc.
1257 State Route 96 North
Waterloo, NY 13165
Located at 1257 State Route 96 North in Waterloo,
L.M. Sessler Excavating & Wrecking Inc.
is a certified woman-owned business and provides total turn-key demolition services, along with additional supporting capabilities such as excavation, site clearance, salvage, recycling, hazardous materials removal and environmental services. To learn more, call 315-539-3353 or visit
Sensenig's Landscape Supply
1560 Routes 5&20
Geneva, NY 14456
Located at 1560 Routes 5&20 in Geneva,
Sensenig's Landscape Supply
is one of NY state's Largest Suppliers of Interlocking Paving Stones, Retaining Walls, Natural Stone & Cultured Stone.
To learn more, call 315-925-4624 or visit www.sensenigs.com.
Staples
337 Hamilton Street
Geneva, NY 14456
Located at 337 Hamilton Street in Geneva,
Staples
is a chain retailer of office supplies, equipment and more. To learn more, call (315) 789-7399 or visit
Taylor, The Builders
2580 Baird Road
Penfield, NY 14526
Located at 2580 Baird Road in Penfield,
Taylor, the Builders is a second generation contractor with more than 30 years of construction management, general contracting and design build experience.
To learn more, call 585-248-6000 or visit
www.taylorthebuilders.com.
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MEMBER PROMOTIONS
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Want to see your ad here in our next newsletter?
Do you have news you want to share on behalf of your business or organization? Or maybe an upcoming event or special you'd like to share with your fellow Chamber members?
Take advantage of our Digital Marketing Program!
Includes:
- Placement of member's advertisement in monthly e-newsletter, The Chamber Connection
- Placement of member's advertisement in additional e-blasts and communications for upcoming events, news, or reminders during that month
- Printed copies of member advertisement to use for display and distribution at the Chamber's office and downtown visitor center during that month
- Two (2) featured posts on social media
*Spaces available on first come, first serve basis.*
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SOCIAL MEDIA CENTRAL
Follow us on Facebook
@GenevaAreaChamber
#MembershipMatters #LetUsTellYourStory #MemberNews
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Our members have been staying busy! This month, we have a special theme for our Social Media Central-
#MembersInTheMedia! See below for some of our posts that were featured this month on the Chamber's Facebook page!
#MembersinTheMedia The Geneva Rotary Club recently honored some local high school students for their leadership and community service efforts!
#MembersInTheMedia The Smith Opera House recently celebrated the completion of its capital campaign, raising over $1.7 million for upgrades to the historic theater.
#MembersInTheMedia This month,
Lyons National Bank was featured in the Finger Lakes Times for investing in its workforce. The bank has said it will
dedicate a portion of its tax savings to employee raises.
#MembersInTheMedia This month, Sonnenberg Gardens announced plans for an expansion! Click here to read the full story!
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Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce
One Franklin Square, Suite 202
PO Box 587
Geneva, NY 14456
Phone: 315-789-1776 | Fax: 315-789-3993
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Upcoming Chamber Member Events
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Chamber Staff
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Miranda Odell
Executive Director &
Vice-President
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