PBC June News for You

PBC Newsletter

Inspiring. Exchanging. Building.

June 2022

Upcoming Events

View our Events Calendar to see what events are happening this month and to register to attend them!

The Penfield Business Chamber (PBC) has several programs and events for June and beyond that you won't want to miss!

From our Topics@12 to our Chamber on Tap events, to our informative programs and webinars in between, the PBC offers its members (and guests!) several opportunities to network and bring awareness to your business/organization.

We encourage our members to support the PBC, its members, and member businesses/organizations through participation and attendance at these events and programs. We welcome your guests, too!

The PBC is always looking for businesses/organization that would like to host and/or sponsor an event. And if you/your business would like to present on a topic or area of your expertise, please let us know!

Additionally, the PBC is consistently looking for volunteers at/for these events, too! If you or someone you know is interested in helping out, contact us at info@penfieldbusiness.org

PBC's May Business of the Month:

Congratulations to Fire Crust, the latest PBC member business to be selected as the PBC's Business of the Month Award!

Fire Crust Pizza has been very supportive of the Penfield Business Chamber! They were a food vendor at the Gathering on the Green event in August 2021, and have also hosted three events for PBC - two Topics @ 12 and a Chamber on Tap, providing pizza on occasion to attendees. Attendees also received discount coupons for future pizza purchases!

Fire Crust Pizza will also have a food truck at our PENFEST festival on June 10, 2022, further supporting the PBC!

Please join us in congratulating Fire Crust for this well-deserved recognition!

Nominate a PBC member business (or your own) for this award here.

PBC New Members

The Children’s Home is a child and family serving organization that provides a variety of service and supports in a relationship-based model that promotes growth and development. The Agency endorses collaboration at all levels of the organization and between all valued members of our teams and communities. The heart of its Mission is providing services that positively impact the lives of children. Its core principles are based on hope, respect, healing, caring, integrity, responsibility, collaboration, and stewardship. Learn more.

News & Updates from the PBC

PBC Positions Available!

The Penfield Business Chamber has several PBC Board positions whose terms are up at the end of October. In order to ensure an effective future for the PBC, we need your help in filling these! Please consider joining a great group of people who volunteer to support PBC member businesses through the coordination and promotion of various networking events and programs, and educational opportunities!

Available positions are as follows:

President

Vice President

Director of Programs

Director of Advocacy

Director of Marketing

Director of Finance

If you are interested in one of the above positions, please email a resume or bio, including what position you are interested in to: info@penfieldbusiness.org

Please note that existing board members are welcome to run as a candidate for their current position OR a different position. Thank you!

It's Almost Here!

Thank you to our PENFEST sponsors!

News from PBC Members

In addition to Bach to Rock bringing their DJ students to perform at the PENFEST, Bach to Rock Bands and Teachers will also be performing at Fairport Canal Days!

Several B2R student rock bands and teachers will be performing at Fairport Canal Days on Saturday, June 4 from 10am-11:30am & Sunday, June 5 from 10am-11am on the stage at the Fairport Brewing Company located at 99 S. Main St., Fairport. We encourage all to join us to support B2R and cheer on the performers.

MCCM Donates Lunch for Nurses' Week

McConville Considine Cooman & Morin, P.C. recognized the important role that nurses play in our lives by donating lunch for nurses at Rochester General Hospital’s Women’s Health Services. These nurses specialize in caring for mothers and newborns, and play an important role in educating new mothers.

Learn more: https://www.mccmlaw.com/news-and-articles/news/mccm-donates-lunch-for-nurses-week

Beyond Green Solutions 2022 Intern: Meet Matt Brown

Matt is a Junior at the University at Buffalo, majoring in Business Administration. His strengths include customer service and the ability to connect with others, as well as an entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to learn. Matt’s goals this summer is to acquire knowledge about various industries, experience entrepreneurship, and learn how receivables recovery (debt collection) positively impacts our economy.

His dream job would be to become the General Manager of a professional sports organization. One of his favorite quotes is, “You have to work hard in the dark to shine in the light” from Kobe Bryant. You will see Matt at community events with the Beyond Green Solutions team; please introduce yourself and share information about your profession!

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Heritage Christian Services is hosting an open interview event at the Gates Public Library on Tuesday, June 14 from 12 – 3 PM for anyone interested in one of our direct support staff roles. You can apply and interview in one place and potentially get an offer on the spot! Although this event is in Gates, we will be hiring for direct support roles all over Monroe County, including Penfield! More information can be found here:

**At this time, we have no opportunities available to people who do not have a valid NYS Drivers License. A high school diploma or equivalent degree. The one exception to these requirements is if a candidate is 16 or 17 and currently pursuing a high school diploma.