Check out the latest news and events from our members!

🎉 Congratulations to Fret & Bow Music Academy🎉

We are proud to recognize Fret & Bow as our May Business of the Month!

We’re thrilled to recognize your outstanding contributions and are proud to have you as a valued member of the Penfield business community. Thank you for the music, the passion, and the positive impact you bring to our area.

Nestled in the heart of Penfield at the Four Corners, Fret & Bow Music Academy is a musical haven founded by seasoned musicians Michael Hardy (Fret) and Gerard Ramos (Bow). Going beyond traditional music lessons, this academy offers a comprehensive education that equips students with instrumental proficiency and the tools to succeed in the world of music.

With over 40 years of collective experience, Michael and Gerard have performed across the U.S. and Europe, bringing a wealth of expertise to their students.

For a personalized and enriching music education, visit their website FretBowMusic.com and sign up for a free trial lesson today!!

Congratulations again on this well-deserved recognition!

🎟️ Don’t Miss Your Chance to Win!

Our PENFEST Raffle is officially open! Purchase your tickets now for a chance to win a 2-night stay at a beautiful cottage on Conesus Lake — a prize valued at $1,500.

Last year’s winner, our very own President Amity, enjoyed an unforgettable fall weekend — this year, it could be YOU!

Click the link below to view more details and photos of the cottage and to purchase your ticket: Penfield Business Chamber - Online store product

Good luck, and thank you for supporting PENFEST!

May Chamber on Tap!

We’re excited to partner with the East Rochester Chamber for an evening of networking, connection, and conversation!

📅 Date: Thursday, May 22nd

⏰ Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM

📍 Location: Lucca's Kitchen and Cocktails

located at 311 N. Washington Street.

Expand your network, meet new people, and catch up with familiar faces!

Reminder:

Free for Penfield and East Rochester Chamber members.
Guests are welcome with a $10 fee.

Tip: Bring a business card and a door prize to promote your business and have a chance to win!

We can’t wait to see you there!

Join us for our May Topics@12 featuring Michelle Arbore, owner of Savvy Social Media!

Michelle helps entrepreneurs and small business owners build a strong social media presence to make a lasting impression on new and existing customers. Michelle will be presenting on Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile!

Date: Tuesday, May 6th

⏰ Time: 12:00 PM

Location: Browncroft Family Restaurant located at 2501 Browncroft Blvd

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert insights on using social media to grow your business!

April was an exciting month for our Member, Prentice Wealth Management!

William Prentice II, AWMA®, CFP®, CIMA® was honored by the Rochester Business Journal as a Financial Leader in Wealth Management. He will be celebrated at the Leaders' Luncheon on June 10, 2025.

William Prentice II and Douglas Greene, CFP®, CLU® were both recognized by InvestmentNews as 5-Star Financial Planners, exemplifying excellence, integrity, and client dedication.

Prentice Wealth Management was once again named one of USA TODAY/Statista’s Top 500 Best Financial Advisory Firms, ranking 87th nationally for the third consecutive year.

Congratulations to Prentice Wealth Management on these outstanding achievements!

💙 May is National Foster Care Awareness Month 💙

Over 437,000 children in the U.S. are in foster care, each one deserving a safe, stable, and loving home. Right here in Monroe County, there are 206 open foster homes—but many more are still needed.

You can make a life-changing difference.

🌐 Learn more about fostering and how you can help: monroefostercare.org

📅 Join one of their weekly Zoom info sessions to get started.

Since 2017, the Rochester community has nominated Just Solutions as the Best IT Outsourcing Firm and Best Cybersecurity Firm in the Rochester Business Journal Reader Rankings🏆

Once again, we're asking for your support in casting your vote and making us the top choice officially. You can vote daily, and of course, we hope you'll support some of your other favorite local businesses too. Thank you for your support, year after year!

Vote here: https://rbj.net/events/reader-rankings/reader-rankings-interface/

📈 Join Patrick Caufield of Edward Jones for a free webinar, "The Markets Today," on Tuesday, May 20th at 12 PM!

🔗 Register here: https://edwardjones.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nvN_oRThQPGADAauQ-eTkw

For more details, call 📞 585-377-4668 or visit Patrick’s website: www.edwardjones.com/patrick-caufield.

Don't miss this opportunity to get valuable insights on today's markets!

Penfield Players Spring Main Stage Production

The Trip to Bountiful

Written by Horton Foote | Directed by Tim Stuff

Join the Penfield Players for The Trip to Bountiful, a beloved American classic about family, identity, and hope. Follow Carrie Watts as she escapes the loneliness of city life in a heartfelt journey back to her hometown of Bountiful, meeting fellow travelers along the way who are also searching for something more.

Show Dates:

Friday, May 9 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, May 10 at 7:30 PM
Friday, May 16 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, May 17 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, May 18 at 2:00 PM
Friday, May 23 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, May 24 at 7:30 PM

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now at www.penfieldplayers.org!

Volunteer Opportunities:

The Penfield Players are also seeking volunteers for set construction, painting, decorating, and house duties during performances.

For set build help on Saturday, April 26, email Nick Daszkiewicz at ndaszkiewicz@penfieldplayers.org
For house duty volunteering, email Wendy Webster at wwebster@penfieldplayers.org

HOTWORX is coming soon to Fairport!

Join The Burn Off Movement!

HOTWORX is a virtually instructed exercise program created for users to experience

the many benefits of infrared heat absorption, while completing a 30-minute isometric

workout or 15-min High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) session. As the infrared heat

penetrates your body causing you to sweat, the isometric postures further accelerate

detoxification by physically removing the toxins from your organs through muscle

contraction. The results our users achieve make HOTWORX one of the most efficient

30-minute workout programs in the fitness and beauty industry today!

3D TRAINING

● HEAT– When your core body temperature rises, there is an anabolic effect that speeds up

your metabolism. Another heated workout advantage is that less time is required for warm

ups in a heated studio.

● INFRARED– Infrared energy has the effect of strengthening and activating the regenerative

processes in the human body. This is why workouts in an infrared energy environment can

help to accelerate workout recovery.

● EXERCISE– Two forms of exercise work very well inside of the HOTWORX infrared sauna-

Isometrics and HIIT. With isometrics, a variety of methods can be used, such as yoga and pilates. With HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training), a short 15-minute routine with a cycle or row will provide just the right amount of workout results when combined with heat and infrared energy.