March
March 2, 2023 | The Chamber Connection: Monthly Newsletter
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March BAH Mixer - Wednesday the 8th!
Our March BAH Networking Mixer is at The Experience Center at The Dove Block!
The Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting it's March Business After Hours Networking Mixer at The Experience Center at The Dove Block, located at 465 Exchange St. in Geneva, on Wednesday March 8th from 4-6 pm.

Attendees will enjoy an evening of networking, food and drink, and tours of the iconic building, all while learning more about the historic property. A presentation, raffles and group photo will take place shortly after 5:00 PM. Admission is $5 for members and $10 for non-members and is included for all 2023 BAH Season Pass Holders. Attendees are asked to RSVP no later than Tuesday March 7 by contacting the Chamber office at 315-789-1776 or emailing info@genevany.com.

The Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce is a private, membership-based organization with the sole focus of serving and representing its customers which are made up of member businesses and organizations located throughout the Finger Lakes. As a primary benefit of Membership, the Chamber generates awareness and provides exposure for its customers by effectively promoting the people, property, products, and services of each.

Business After Hours are held on the second Wednesday of each month from either 4 – 6 PM, unless otherwise noted. The opportunity to host one of these events is an exclusive benefit of Chamber membership. For more information, please visit www.genevany.com.

Please note that admission to the March BAH Mixer is included for any 2023 BAH Season Pass holders. For all other attendees, admission is $5 for members, $10 for non-members. Business After Hours Season Pass Holders are also encouraged to use their guest passes and bring a co-worker or friend to this month’s BAH Mixer.

If you plan to attend this event, PLEASE RSVP ASAP by contacting the Chamber office at 315-789-1776 or emailing info@genevany.com.
The Experience Center at The Dove Block, located in historic downtown Geneva, NY, offers a glimpse into the life of Arthur Dove, one of the original American abstract painters and the building’s former owner.

The third-floor former studio space features a replica wall containing two dozen of Dove’s paintings positioned as they were in 1938. Today, this unique space offers a view into the past while providing an opportunity to create memories for the future as it is available to rent for special events and meetings.
Recap Our February BAH Mixer!
Bella’s Seneca Lake Steakhouse Hosts The Chamber's February BAH Networking Mixer
Attendees gather at the February BAH Mixer held at Bella’s Seneca Lake Steakhouse. Included in photo, owners Dick and Ashley Austin (back left), new member Chief Del Parrotta of Geneva Fire Department, front far left; Chamber staff: front left Miranda Odell, President, with son Jaxson; Justin Blue, Designer/Digital Content; Tim Stackus, Member Programs Coordinator. Also pictured in front row, seated, center, is Andrew and Stephanie Buisch, new members and the owners of FLX Home Solutions.
Additional photos can be found on the Chamber’s Facebook page.
The Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce held its February Business After Hours Networking Mixer at Bella’s Seneca Lake Steakhouse on Wednesday February 8 from 4-6 PM. Located at 369 Waterloo Geneva Road in Waterloo, the historic site had formerly been the long-running Emile’s restaurant. Dick Austin, who also owns Bella’s Sicilian Ristorante in Geneva, purchased and renovated the space before it re-opened in 2022 as Bella’s Seneca Lake Steakhouse. A large mix of long time Chamber members, partners and board members as well as several new chamber members attended the event where they had the opportunity to sample items from the menu and enjoy conversations with owners while learning about the history of the property, which included its origin as a livestock barn.
Business After Hours Mixers are held on the second Wednesday of each month from 4 – 6 PM unless otherwise noted. They are open to the public, but hosting is one of the promotional opportunities that is only offered to Chamber customers. For more information about Business After Hours Mixers or the Chamber of Commerce, please visit www.genevany.com or call 315-789-1776.

Business After Hours Events are proudly supported by the Chamber’s 2023 Annual Partners – Canandaigua National Bank, Casella Waste Systems Inc, Community Broadband Networks, The Eye Care Center, Fairfield By Marriott, Finger Lakes Federal Credit Union, Finger Lakes Partners Insurance, Four Winds Chimney, Generations Bank, Lakes Edge Seneca, Pedulla’s Wine & Liquor, and Seneca Lake Resorts.
The Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce is a private, membership-based organization with the sole focus of serving and representing its customers which are made up of businesses and organizations located throughout the Finger Lakes. As a primary benefit of Membership, the Chamber generates awareness and provides exposure for its customers by effectively promoting the people, property, products, and services of each. The Chamber holds its main office in Geneva but is one of the only Chambers that operates at a regional level. As a private, non-tourism funded or county-based organization, this allows for an expanded service area for any business or organization to become a customer to benefit from promotional services and programs that the Chamber offers.
Welcome To Our Newest Members!
Member News & Updates: #MembershipMatters
Our Chamber in the News
In case you missed it, check out a recap of all our local news coverage!

Special thanks to our members and media partners {Finger Lakes Times, FingerLakes1.com, Finger Lakes Daily News and Life in the Finger Lakes Magazine} for continuing to bring our stories to your desktop and doorstep!
{Want to learn more about what our Members are doing throughout the Finger Lakes region and what's going on in the communities that we serve? Check out the posts below or visit our website!}
Simple Sweets Bakery Is Delivering Pre-Orders! Lunch or Treats!
Glenora Wine Cellars Present Wedding Open House April 1st!
Planning a wedding for 2023 and beyond? You’re invited to join the Glenora Wine Cellars Wedding and Events team for a day of tastings, tours, and more!

Wedding Open House
The Inn at Glenora Wine Cellars
Saturday, April 1, 2023  12:00pm-3:00pm
Contact Treasured Tours For The 25th Anniversary of The Royal Hotel at Atlantis
The Royal Hotel at Atlantis is celebrating it's 25th Anniversary with a year-long celebration! Discover incredible adventures, celebrity concerts, unique experiences, and oceans of legendary moments.

Contact Treasured-Tours.Com for travel accommodations and CLICK HERE for more information.
It Flies, It Creeps, It Crawls
An Educational Program
It Flies, It Creeps, It Crawls – An educational program using birds, amphibians, and reptile animal ambassadors to teach about the different ecosystems and habitats a species inhabits. The program allows the patron to get a view of the world from the animal ambassadors point and discover ways to conserve and protect their habitats.
March 11, 2023 • 11:00 am
Seneca Meadows Education Center
1977 Route 414, Waterloo, NY 13165
Member Pay-to-Play Options
Need something a little extra to give your message a boost or to promote your business? We have a program for that and are happy to help! Check out our Pay-to-Play Member Programs below to give your business that extra exposure.
Limited Availability: Window Display Advertising
No signage, no visibility, no downtown location? No problem! Sign up for our just-released 2023 Monthly Window Display Advertising Program.

This Member Program is ideal for members that are looking for additional visibility downtown. Take advantage of our busy downtown location by placing your ad in one of our office windows.
Digital Marketing Member Program
Want to see your Ad in our next Newsletter?

The Chamber continuously sees a consistent 30-32% open rate on all of its digital marketing communications, more than double the industry standard.

Take advantage of our successful email marketing campaigns by placing your ad in our weekly e-blasts and/or monthly newsletter.
A huge thank you to our 2023 Annual Partners!
Annual Partners are key stakeholders made up of valuable businesses throughout the region that we represent. These critical members support and participate in ALL major programming and events with their annual investments towards the services that the Chamber offers. 

THANK YOU to these dedicated members, for helping to strengthen our long-standing Chamber, and continuing to make these valuable programs and services possible for all Chamber customers to enjoy and benefit from. #ThankYou #MembershipMatters  
The Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce is a private, membership-based organization with a sole focus of serving and representing its member businesses and organizations. As a primary benefit of membership, the Chamber generates awareness and provides exposure for its members by effectively promoting the people, property, products and services of each.