December 2018 
IN THIS ISSUE:
A Message from the Team
2019 Annual Dinner Early Bird Tickets
Business After Hours News
Welcome to our Newest Chamber Members!
Member Promotions
Social Media Central - Member Features & More
A MESSAGE FROM THE TEAM
 

Dear Members,

Winter is here and we're excited for all of the great things that come with it! That includes preparing for the the 2019 Annual Dinner on Thursday, Jan. 24!  

Tickets are now available, as are sponsorship opportunities and spots in the silent and live auctions, which are a great way to showcase your products and services! 

Along with the Annual Dinner, we want to make sure to highlight a few of our current projects and programs, including:

  


Business After Hours:  
Our list of 2019 BAH Mixers will soon be released!  With 11 locations for the year, these monthly networking events offer a variety of benefits to each hosting member business, including marketing and promotional support that help with generating new business relationships and meeting future customers!
     



 
E-News Advertising Program:  This is popular for members looking to send a tailored message about their programs & services, people, products, or property, by sending their information to a targeted business audience.
The Chamber's  email list includes over 600 local and regional businesses, community members, individuals and group contacts. 
   
  



More program and event news is included below, and a s 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,
GACoC Team


 
2019 Annual Dinner 

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Date Announced:

The Chamber's 2019 Annual Dinner will be held on Thursday, January 24th 2019!

Secure your spot on the Shop Local! Buy Local! auctions. The live auction will be conducted by Hessney Auction Co.! Limited spots available, so call today! 


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Member Milestone Celebrations

 Member Milestone Celebration recap, Community Proud Apparel and The Elephant Geneva. Below are pictures from both events! 

Community Proud Apparel- Relocation 
423 Exchange Street
Geneva NY14456



  


 
(  Photo's from Community Proud Apparel, courtesy of 
Neil Sjoblom Photography)


The Elephant Geneva- Grand Opening
One Franklin Square Suite 100
Geneva NY 14456



   

 
( Photo's from The Elephant, courtesy of 
Neil Sjoblom Photography)

Events that are considered Milestone Celebrations can include, but are not limited to: Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies, Anniversary Celebrations, Grand Openings, Re-Openings, or Relocation- based Open Houses. Does your business have a Milestone Celebration coming up? Call the Chamber at 315-789-1776 for more information!  

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS NEWS

December BAH Photo Recap
Thank You Belhurst!

Thank you again to all of our members and partners who joined us for our December BAH Mixer! A special thank you goes out to our host, Belhurst!

Voted number three in USA TODAY'S Top 10 Wine Country Hotels, listed on the National Register of Historic Properties and voted one of the Most Romantic Places in New York, Belhurst offers historic lodging, delicious dining, a luxurious spa & salon, and a re-owned, winery all on the property.  

{See below for a photo recap of the event, courtesy of 
Neil Sjoblom Photography!}

Welcome to the GACoC's December BAH Mixer!
 
Guests sampled food and drink, and learned about the propertiesthree hotels, winery, and more included from Belhurst. 

  

 
Thank you again to the team at the Belhurst for hosting the Chamber's December Business After Hours Networking Mixer!

Want to see more photos from the event?  Visit our website by clicking  here .

Up Next....

Join us on  Wednesday, February 13, 2019  from 
5-7 pm at Cosentino's Ristorante
 for our next BAH Networking Mixer!

While the town has retained its agricultural roots, it has grown with commercial and tourist development. The town's priorities focus on maintaining fiscal prudence, retaining the character of the community, remaining in a leadership position within the region and striking an agreeable balance between economic development and the quality of life for its residents. 
 

For more information about how your business can host a BAH Mixer, please call the Chamber at (315) 789-1776 or email [email protected].
WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST 
CHAMBER MEMBERS!
On behalf of the entire staff and board members of the Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce, we would like to welcome our newest members!



Prindle Family Dentistry 
744 Pre-Emption Rd
Geneva, NY 14456
315-789-8975

Located at 744 Pre-Emption in Geneva, Prindle Family Dentistry offers dentistry for the whole family and is a family of dentist  who has proudly serving the community for over 40 years.  For more information, go to  prindlefamilydentistry.com.

MEMBER PROMOTIONS

Want to see your ad here in our next newsletter or e-blast?

Keep reading to learn how your business can take advantage of the Chamber's advertising opportunities!

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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.*
Contact the Chamber at (315) 789-1776 or by emailing [email protected].

SOCIAL MEDIA CENTRAL
Follow us on Facebook  @GenevaAreaChamber

#MembershipMatters #LetUsTellYourStory #MemberNews
 
Our members have been staying busy!   See below for some of our recent posts featured on our Facebook page!


Congratulations to  
Sessler Wrecking who was named to the ENR (Engineering News-Record) New York Top Specialty Contractors for 2018! Based in Waterloo, Sessler is one the largest demolition companies in the Northeast.






Congratulations to  Reliant Community Federal Credit Union  for being named Business of the Week in the month of December for   Finger Lakes Times ! Reliant has been a Chamber member since 2010! Thank you for your support! 



Simple Sweets Bakery  is coming to your office!  Keep an eye out in Geneva for the business, which is delivering its goodies for sale to businesses on a weekly basis! You don't even have to leave your office to purchase a sweet treat! And check out their treats for sale this holiday season! 




 Be sure to enjoy a bite to eat at the  Pier House Restaurant a nd Lounge  at the  Ramada Geneva Lakefront  where Samantha Buyskes was recently named executive chef!  Buyskes has been cooking, teaching, catering and penning cookbooks in the Finger Lakes for two decades! 





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


What:  Mind Trip
 
When: Friday mornings   7:15  AM-8:00 AM

Where: Be More Than Fit Studio


  
What: New Year's Eve 2018

When: Dec. 31
1 PM

Where: The Inn at Glenora Wine Cellars

What:  The Ravinous Table- A Special Wine and Food Experience

When: Every Saturday
6 PM- 9 PM

Where: Ravines Wine Cellars





What: Behind the Scenes Tour at Rose Hill Mansion

When: January 5, 2019
11 AM - Noon

Where: Rose Hill Mansion
3373 Route 96A
Geneva, NY 14456
 

 

What: Sunday Suppers

When: January 6, 2019
6 PM - 8 PM

Where:  Anthony Road Wine Company




What: Industry Night

When: Wednesdays
4 PM - 7 PM 

Where: Anthony Road Wine Company





What: GACoC Annual Dinner 

When: January 24, 2019
5:30 PM
 
Where:  Club 86




What: 11th Annual Bridal Show

When: January 27, 2019
Noon - 3 PM

Where: Glenora Wine Cellars


 


What:  Indoor Cycling
 
When: Tuesday and Thursday    5:30 AM- 6:15  AM

Where: Be More Than Fit Studio


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Additional Chamber Member events can be found by visiting the Chamber's website and viewing the 

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Want to see your event on the calendar and in the next newsletter? Email
for instructions on how to post your info!


Featured Member Job Opportunities 



Location: Prescription Fitness Physical Therapy and Sports Care

Available Position: Physical Therapist

e-mail [email protected] or call 315-781-1010


Location: Lamoreaux Landing 
Available Position:


e-mail
[email protected], or stop by the winery to fill out an application.
 


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Additional Chamber Member job opportunities can be found by visiting the Chamber's website and viewing the


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Want to see your job posting on the website and in the next newsletter?  Email [email protected]
for instructions on how to post your info!


Hot Deals & Member Specials




Where: Seneca Lake Terrace

What: 
$2,000 Private Pay Resident Referral Bonus Program

https://www.pslgroupllc.com/seneca-lake-terrace/


Where: Geneva Fit Club

What: Employees who work in downtown Geneva save $30 on a new membership


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Additional Chamber Member Hot Deals & Member Specials can be found by visiting the Chamber's website and viewing the Hot Deals page.

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Want to see your coupon or special listed on the Chamber's website and in the next newsletter?  Email [email protected] for instructions on how to post your info!


Board of Directors

Next Meeting:
Tuesday, January  22
4:00 pm
One Franklin Square

Board Chair
Mark Varvayanis

Officers
Charlie Bartishevish
Josh Miller
Tanya Taylor

  Directors
Kim Aliperti
Polly Clark
John Cromartie
Jeff Kowalski
Chad Lahr
John Latanyshyn
Rebecca Mack
Doug Parkinson
Ryan Wallace

 
Ex-Officio
Jason Hagerman
Bob McCarthy
Mark Palmieri



Chamber Staff

Miranda Odell
Executive Director &
Vice-President 
Andrea Deckert
Member Relations and Outreach Coordinator

Tara Johnson 
Events and Marketing Coordinator  

 
About Us


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.