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Accelerated advisors work for iCLG and provide comprehensive lending services to each client they serve. You will benefit from working with some of the brightest minds in the commercial finance sector. We work with small, medium, and large size businesses and have a broad portfolio of financial products to provide the capital our clients need. Composed of highly experienced financial professionals,   iCLG  is at the forefront of the commercial finance industry. From start to finish, we are your partners, ensuring you receive the best loan structure for your company through the smoothest possible lending process. ( ….read more
Upcoming Events
Tuesday May 21st , 8-10am, Webster Recreation Center

All are invited to a special presentation hosted by the Penfield, Webster, Brighton, and Irondequoit Chambers of Commerce .   The Town Hall of Business is focused on Rochester's opioid crisis and other substance use in the workplace.

  • What do you do if you suspect someone has a substance abuse problem? 
  • What signs do you look for?
  • How do you approach getting that person the help they need? 
  • Who do you call? Where do you refer them to? 
 
The Town Hall of Business presentation is geared towards the business community to engage/learn/strategize around the opioid crisis and its impact on business and the local economy. ALL are invited to this important event. This is a free workshop but you MUST have a reservation so enough Narcan kits can be ordered.
 
Hear from local dignitaries, business leaders, treatment professionals, law enforcement, and workforce development on ways the business community can address and help with this crisis, not only in the workplace but in our local communities and personal lives as well.
 
Attendees will walk away with resources and strategies, including a Tool Box/Kit that can be used in your place of business and beyond.   This presentation includes Narcan training.

The Town Hall for Business is presented by: Complemar, Huther Doyle, Monroe County Planning and Development, Workforce Development, Monroe County Sheriff?s Department and RochesterWorks!
Ribbon Cutting: PerformAthletix
Wednesday May 22nd, 5:30pm


PerformAthletix has moved to a new location behind Panorama Plaza. Please join us as we welcome them to their new spot!!

The goal and mission of CrossFit ATX is to provide a fun and exciting health and wellness experience to all walks of life. We use a functional fitness methodology because of its way of improving fitness through a community environment. Also, by teaching clients correct movements life qualities can be improved dramatically. Injury prevention and rehabilitation are a major component of our we are. Let’s become as durable as possible so we can live the best life possible.
Wednesday May 29th, 8-10am
Baytowne Senior Living Community

The Penfield and Irondequoit Chambers are teaming up with SCORE Greater Rochester to present a seminar on the right way to network. John Bayley, from SCORE Rochester, will be leading attendees through this presentation.

  • You've heard the buzz about networking. Ever wonder why some are so much better at it than others? Are you getting the most out of the networking events that you attend?
  • Are you comfortable approaching others?
  • Are you meeting the "right" people at these events?

There is much more to networking than just luck and showing up.  At this workshop you will learn the key ingredients for "Effective Networking". Learn how to maximize your effectiveness at networking and masterfully work a room.

You can even put your newly learned skills to work the following evening by attending a joint Chamber on Tap event with the Penfield and Irondequoit Chambers!
 
Speaker: John Bayley is a Group Chair for Vistage International. Vistage has helped CEO's and their companies improve and grow. John is also a founding member and leader in the August Group, Rochester's premier networking organization for professionals. He is the Ontario County Branch Manager for SCORE, Counselors to America's Small Business.
Thursday May 30th, 5:30-7:30pm, Murphy's Law

Join us at Murphy's Law overlooking beautiful Lake Ontario for networking on Thursday, May 30, 2019. 

Mingle with members of these two neighboring chambers, meet new prospects and grow your business. Bring plenty of business cards to share. Guests are always welcome!

Our joint networking events routinely have over 50 people attending. What are you waiting for? Join us out on the lake!

The Penfield Business Chamber is looking for an event sponsor at the $150 level for this gathering. For further details on the benefits of this sponsorship, please email the chamber....
Community Events
Penfield Players present production of
"Peril on the High Seas"

All aboard the H.M.S. Majestic for a riotous adventure in this full length melodrama set in the Roaring Twenties! The Penfield Players presents this fun at the Penfield Community Center.

Friday & Saturday, May 3-4, 8pm
Sunday Matinee, May 5, 2pm
Friday & Saturday, May 10-11, 8pm

Tickets here..
Penfield Symphony Orchestra
Monday, May 6, 7:30pm
Penfield High School Auditorium

Tickets to the Feb 23 concert that was cancelled due to weather will be honored at our May 6 concert. No need to exchange.   

The concert will feature Bernstein’s Overture to  Candide  and Grofé’s  Grand Canyon Suite , both held over from our weather-canceled February concert, as well as a challenging movement from Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3, played by our Jo Amish Young Artist Competition winner, Raymond Feng. The concert will conclude with Mussorgsky’s famous  Pictures at an Exhibition .   

For more information and to order tickets, see the PSO webpage .
Annual Good Neighbor Day
Saturday, May 11

The Town of Penfield's annual Terry Rothfuss Memorial Good Neighbor Day is set for Saturday, May 11, 8:00-11:00AM. We need VOLUNTEERS to help seniors, veterans, or those that are disabled do light yard work and spring clean-up. Volunteers of ALL AGES welcome! To sign up, please call Sabrina at (585) 340-8651 or email her.

Terry Rothfuss was a farmer in East Penfield who was a friend to all. He was always ready and willing to help anyone at any time. When he passed away in 2014 there was a huge hole left in the community. His friends and family want to carry on Terry's legacy of friendship by continuing to help their community and inspire others to do the same.
Town of Penfield/Kiwanis Club of Penfield-Perinton /Penfield Rotary Club Annual Golf Tournament, June 17th

On Monday, June 17, 2019, the Kiwanis Club of Penfield-Perinton Foundation, Staff Volunteers from the Town of Penfield and Penfield Rotary Club will be hosting their 28th annual Charity Golf Tournament at Shadow Lake Golf Club.
Mike Davis Offers Exclusive Mortgage Discount to PBC Members
Canandaigua National Bank Offering Small Business Loan Sales
Welcome New Members
Law Office of Michael Robinson, P.C.
The Law Office of Michael Robinson, P.C. has been providing quality estate planning for our clients for over 30 years.
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When Spring Returns ... So Does Welcome Brigade
The Welcome Brigade Bag is a reuseable bag distributed by Welcome Brigade Committee members to residents and businesses that are new to the Penfield community. Each year, approximately 30 businesses and 450 residents join the Penfield community. This is your chance to attract new business!   Promoting your business through the Penfield Welcome Brigade Bag is an opportunity available only to PBC Members.

The Welcome Brigade Bag provides a great opportunity to promote your business' products and/or services to new community members.  Though brochures about your business can certainly be added, consider an item that will draw attention to your business: discount coupons, magnets, business cards with a piece of candy attached, pens, etc.  

This is an ongoing project through the PBC and businesses are welcome to join in at any time. Items can be dropped off at the Edward Jones Office located at  2160 Penfield Road Suite 8 Penfield, NY 14526

Questions??  Send an email to  [email protected]  
Coming Soon.. To Screens Near You...
The PBC Board has been working hard this year on some new marketing tools. This includes a new website!!

We are working towards a June 3rd launch date so keep your eyes open for a new and fresh look to our Chamber web presence.

Orientations to the member sections will be available once we launch.
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