IN THIS ISSUE
A Message from the Team
Business After Hours Returns
Member Milestone Celebration
Welcome New Members
Member Promotions
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Dear Members,
Thanksgiving is almost upon us as this fast-moving and strange year continues to forge ahead.
This month our team has starting wrapping up 2020 , and begun prepping for early 2021.
Although we have had limited events for 2020, we are grateful to have brought back our BAH Networking Mixers, and to have hosted a 4th Quarter Member Milestone Celebration.
Be sure to check out our program updates, event news, and member promotions that we have included below for more details.
As always, we remind you that we are grateful for you all, and we encourage you to reach out to keep us informed with what is happening in your world!
Sincerely,
GACoC Team
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Business After Hours Returns |
The Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce held its first Business After Hours Networking Mixer since March at WeBe Brewing Company on Wednesday, October 14. Returning after a seven month hiatus due to the COVID 19 pandemic, the anticipated event was attended by over 30 chamber members, staff and other individuals who were eager to see the monthly events return.
During the event, guests had the opportunity to sample beers and take property tours while talking with owners, Colleen and Dan Lieberg. Located at 796 Pre-Emption Road in Geneva, WeBe Brewing Company is celebrating two and a half years of being in operation.
The next Business After Hours Networking Mixer will take place at Pilat Graphic Design in Waterloo, on Wednesday November 18, 2020. Unless otherwise noted, Business After Hours Networking Mixers are held on the second Wednesday of each month from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The purpose and goal is to help increase awareness of Chamber Members by offering guests the opportunity to visit and experience the business location and to see or sample the property’s products and services. The opportunity to host a Business After Hours event is an exclusive benefit of Chamber membership.
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(Photo by Neil Sjoblom)
Chamber staff pose with event attendees at the October Mixer at WeBe Brewing. Front, GACoC Team, Tara Johnson and Miranda Odell, Middle Row, L to R: Kelsey Journell of LNB, Vicky Munson of Don’s Own Flower Shop, Tim Jennings of Community Broadband, Patty Eli of Geneva BID, Bridget FitzGerald of LNB, Abbey Peterson of LNB, Dana Huyge of Century 21 Real Estate. Back Row, L to R: New Chamber Member, Jaadin Andersen owner of My Tangible Wellness, Polly Clark of CNB, Tom Magg, President of Community Broadband Network, Colleen and Dan Lieberg, owners of WeBe Brewing, and AJ Tuman, Ashley Miner, Kevin Roloson all of LNB.
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Up Next! (Special Date!)
Join us on Wednesday, November 18 from
5-7 p.m at Pilat Graphic Design.
The Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce’s will be hosting its next Business After Hours Networking Mixer at Pilat Graphic Design on Wednesday November 18 from 5-7pm. The design and digital printing business, located at 1778 State Route 414 in Waterloo, has been in operation since 1995 and specializes in signs, decals, wraps, and banners.
At the Mixer, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy refreshments and take property tours with the owner, Dan Pilat who will offer a behind the scenes look into the state-of-the-art, 6500 square-foot facility and its showroom, featuring samples of the company’s products and services. Guests can also tour the production room and view the company’s digital printers, vinyl cutters and installation service bays used for large trailers and vehicles.
This location is the second for Pilat Graphic Design, after moving to a larger and newly constructed space in 2016.
As a regional chamber working with a variety of businesses and organizations throughout the Finger Lakes, Pilat Graphic Design is one of the many regional members of the Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce.
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Please note that as space is limited for this event, attendees are asked to RSVP by Tuesday, November 17, by contacting the Chamber at 315-789-1776 or emailing [email protected]. Additionally, the Chamber is reminding all guests to wear a mask/facial covering, as required per the Governor’s COVID-19 guidelines.
Business After Hours Season Pass Holders are encouraged to use their guest passes and bring a co-worker or friend.
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Member Milestone Celebration |
The Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a Member Milestone Celebration for Lattimore Physical Therapy on Thursday October 15. The event celebrated the new space for the recently opened Geneva office, now located at 283 West North Street.
Formerly Finger Lakes Physical Therapy and Sports Care, Lattimore purchased and took over two office locations in Penn Yan and Geneva after Jim Modera retired from his well-known practice after three decades.
A family-oriented company that was founded in Rochester in 1992, Lattimore Physical Therapy now includes a network of 27 clinics that spans across five counties throughout the Finger Lakes region. They are owned and operated by 11 Physical Therapists.
At the Chamber’s Milestone Celebration, attendees were able to tour the new space and interact with staff and owners. Following a brief presentation, a group photo was taken with Lattimore’s management team, Chamber leadership and various committee members.
Lattimore Physical Therapy’s new Geneva office will be managed by Clinical Director Joshua Mannigan, who specializes in manual therapy and is the only Maitland Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist in the Finger Lakes Region. Josh brings over 15 years of experience to the Geneva community.
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The Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce is a private, membership-based organization that focuses on promoting 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. Member Milestone Celebrations are one of the most popular examples of member programs that businesses take advantage of. The celebrations can include anniversaries, grand openings or relocation-based open houses.
For more information on Milestone Celebrations or other Chamber programs and business benefits that are a part of membership, please call the Chamber team at (315) 789-1776, visit www.genevany.com or email [email protected].
Additional event photo albums can be found on the Chamber’s facebook page, @GenevaAreaChamber.
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Photo by Neil Sjoblom.
Back Row- Left to Right: Chamber Financial Advisory Committee Chair, Josh Miller of Lyons National Bank; Chamber Marketing and Events Coordinator, Tara Johnson; Chamber Ambassador, Meghan Finnerty of Finger Lakes Federal Credit Union; Lattimore Phyhsical Therapy Co-Owners, Cindy Shuman, PT, COO; John Shuman, PT, CEO; Tim Anne, PT; Dustin Maracle, DPT; Andrew Chatt, DPT; and Matt Stoutenburg, PT; Chamber President, Miranda Odell; Chamber Member, Colleen Lieberg of WeBe Brewing Company; Chamber Chairman, Charlie Bartishevich of Finger Lakes Partners Insurance; Bridget FitzGerald of Lyons National Bank. Front Row, Seated L to R: Lattimore Physical Therapy team: Shelly Lannon, Administrative Assistant; Sean Murray, PT; Josh Mannigan, PT, Clinical Director; and Joelle Jensen, Billing Assistant.
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On behalf of the entire staff and board members of the Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce, we would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest member business.
By: Cecilia Sicko - HWS Student Intern
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Canandaigua National Bank & Trust
Address: 72 South Main Street
Canandaigua, NY 14456
Phone: 585-394-4260
Website: https://www.cnbank.com/
Canandaigua National Bank and Trust has been in operation for over 125 years. Since opening its doors in 1887, CNB has kept a community mindset with core values consisting of: honesty, integrity, innovation, responsibility, commitment, teamwork, professionalism, and respect.
Stay tuned for news and announcements from the Chamber regarding a Member Milestone Celebration that will take place in 2021. Once completed, the Chamber will help to celebrate the grand opening of the recently announced CNB branch expansion that will be located in the former Geneva Friendly's location.
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My Tangible Wellness
Phone: 585-944-8332
Website: https://www.mytangiblewellness.com/appointments
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Meet our latest Chamber Member Jaadin! After years of physical therapy on her own with no success, she made the decision to try massage therapy. This is where her journey began with "My Tangible Wellness". A business with the goal to help others, "Offering things that they (customers) might not have thought of or different ways of thinking about issues that impact their health". Her main focus is to help connect the tangible and intangible, to help your mind read your body and better understand what your body needs. Jaadin is here to help you on your personalized road to recovery.
To feel the best this holiday season, stop in for a therapeutic massage with Jaadin! Or give the gift this holiday season of a relaxing massage. Gift cards are buy one get one 1/2 off. (60 min massage is $85). There are also homemade gift baskets available for purchase. They include homemade body butter, foot scrub, lip balm, neck heat pack, body brush, a candle and a 60 min massage for $135.
Gift baskets by themselves are $75.
My Tangible Wellness is now located at 324 W. North St. Suite 5 Geneva NY 14456. Please see below for their full service menu and visit their website for additional information.
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Paradigm Twist
Phone: 508.212.5120
Website: https://paradigmtwistllc.com/
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Kate McCaffrey has always known that her life goal would be to help others be the best version of themselves that they could possibly be. Starting off her career with helping students in their academic careers at Hobart and William Smith Colleges has helped her to find clarity in creating her new business, Paradigm Twist. McCaffrey holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts; a Master of Science in Student Affairs from Colorado State University; and a Ph.D. in Human Resources Studies/Higher Education Leadership from Colorado State University.
Paradigm is a word to describe a way of thinking or to describe the structure of certain set thought processes. McCaffrey's programs goal is to “twist” that thought process into a new lens of leading others that would allow for a new insight or perspective creating a positive effect on the business. McCaffrey’s best advice is always to start the process as so:
“Don’t be afraid to look inside”, looking in the mirror is the best place to start for personal growth. McCaffrey’s executive coaching style is a refreshing take that is sure to help your business grow stronger and reach your goals.
Paradigm Twist works closely with higher education and non-profit organizations helping to manage priorities, delegate tasks, and to find strengths within a team.
Paradigm Twist is currently offering a free 30-minute coaching session to all new inquires!
Contact her today to start your action plan to reach your goals.
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November 4, 2020, Romulus, NY- The Cayuga Lake Wine Trail (CLWT) is launching a “Wine of the Month Series” campaign to showcase the different wines the region excels in. Each month, participating Cayuga Lake Wine Trail member wineries will feature a different vinifera wine ranging from Riesling to Cabernet Franc and anything in between.
In October, the participating member wineries celebrated Chardonnay and explored the different variations of oaked vs unoaked. This month, they bring Riesling up to the plate. The CLWT Website features history on why the Finger Lakes excels in Riesling, what makes it so delicious, and even has some food pairing suggestions. The website also lists the different offers and promotions you can find at the participating wineries throughout the entire month of November. Find out more about the Wine of the Month Series and participating winery offers at: https://www.cayugawinetrail.com/monthly-promotions/
“Riesling is a personal favorite of mine, and I haven’t met one that has let me down!” Exclaims Katherine Chase, Executive Director of the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail. “Though my tastes tend to run to the drier Rieslings, I like it on all sides of the sweetness spectrum. The fruit forward nature of it is what I love the most about it, but because of that, I hear people far too often classifying it as a sweet wine and refusing to try it. I hope this promotion will guide some folks into trying it and seeing that, yes, it IS fruit forward, but the residual sugar is low, which doesn’t give it the same sweetness factor that, say, a fruit wine would have.” Each of the participating wineries are offering their visitors a little something different, ranging from complimentary Riesling tastings to discounts off purchases.
All the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail wineries are open, safe, and remain in compliance with the various state rules and regulations. All tastings are seated, snacks are served with the tastings or flights, and additional cleaning routines have been set in place. For further information on individual winery offerings, the Wine Trail has many up-to-date resources on its website to help you plan your trip: www.CayugaWineTrail.com.
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WellNow Urgent Care is hiring!
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Seneca Lake Wine Trail Receives Traffic Safety Award
Nontraditional partnership with the NYS Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee
results in award-winning consumer campaign
Watkins Glen, NY – The Seneca Lake Wine Trail has been named a 2020 New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) Partners For Safety award recipient. The GTSC started the Partners For Safety awards program in 1996 to recognize voluntary contributions made by corporations, companies, and organizations outside of government in the effort to prevent highway crashes and injuries, promote traffic safety, and make New York State a safer place to live.
The nomination of the Seneca Lake Wine Trail was made by GTSC Program Representative Maureen Kozakiewicz to recognize the organization’s willingness to develop a collaborative message in the form of a point of sale tip card reminding wine trail visitors to taste responsibly. Through this nontraditional partnerships, the “Because We Care” campaign was created to promote highway safety messaging to those 31 member wineries producing in and around the Seneca Lake Wine Trail.
Executive Director Brittany Gibson shares, “Safety is a top priority for the Trail organization as well as all of its member wineries. The “Because We Care” campaign provided an outlet to share tips with visitors to promote responsible visitation to Seneca Lake wineries. This campaign underscores the other safety-focused activities of the Trail and its member wineries including: promoting the use of transportation services and designated drivers, providing non-alcoholic beverages and snack items for purchase, staff training aimed at responsible service and recognizing (and addressing) intoxication, to name just a few. I am so thankful to Maureen for her creativity, to the Trail membership for embracing this campaign, and visitors for ensuring they are exploring the trail safely.” The messaging on the tip card also lives on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail website (https://senecalakewine.com/5-tasting-tips/).
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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!
End of the Year Special Promo:
$50.00 off any Digital Advertising Option
Offer valid until 12/1/2020. Contact the Chamber to sign up at 315-789-1776 or email [email protected]
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The Stats:
According to Constant Contact reporting data, updated in February of 2020, the Industry Average Open Rate for Marketing and Advertising services is only 12.11%, while other Membership-based Organizations and Associations have an average of just 19.9% for their open rates!!!
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::: The Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce has proudly maintained an average Open Rate of 30-32%, for all of its digital communications, over the last 4+ years, (& that number continues to grow!):::
Spaces available on first come, first serve basis.*
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We thank our 2020 Annual Partners for their generous support. |
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Board of Directors
Next Meeting: November 24
4:00 p.m.
One Franklin Square
Board Chair:
Charlie Bartishevich
Officers:
Tanya Taylor,
Vice Chair
Mark Varvayanis,
Past Chair
Josh Miller,
Financial Advisory Committee Chair
Directors:
Richard Austin
Polly Clark
Morgan Kowalski
Rebecca Mack
Blake Nardozzi
Doug Parkinson
Barbara Roesch
Neil Sjoblom
Jolene Steele
Sam Solomon
Robb Flowers
Ex-Officio
Adam Blowers
Bob McCarthy
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Chamber Staff
Miranda Odell
President
Tara Johnson
Marketing & Events 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.
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Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce
One Franklin Square, Suite 202
PO Box 587
Geneva, NY 14456
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Phone: 315-789-1776 | Fax: 315-789-3993
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