Webster Chamber News September 2018

 

 

 

Barry's Column

I think I might have one of the best jobs in the world. Besides getting to work with Barb every day (who is amazing, patient, efficient, and is a serious but fun co-worker), I get to work with and on behalf of our Chamber members on a daily basis.

I had a meeting this week with some of the area Chamber executives from around the five-county region (we try to meet quarterly) and we talk about things that work (and that don’t) and best practices and how to engage members and how things are going in general.  I know I am biased, but I also know that the Webster Chamber of Commerce is one of the best – we have engaged and active members attending events and working on committees and we have a board of directors that works hard to make sure we are on track with our Vision and Mission and that the Chamber is strong both financially and as a strong community voice for business. Thank you all for making that possible.

With summer waning and fall approaching, we are back in the mode of regular Power Hours, networking events, workshops, and of course our world famous monthly breakfast with an awesome program and “pass the mic”.

Please take a minute to click through the newsletter and find out what’s on the calendar – we know you can’t always get to everything but we don’t want you to miss out on something important to you either.

Our breakfast this month will feature a speaker from the Rochester Area Business Ethics Foundation who will present on the importance of ethical practices in your business and how the rewards from those practices can be ten-fold. She will also talk about the Rochester awards process for your business and how you apply for the annual awards.

We have a celebration each year to honor and acknowledge our long-time businesses and organizations in Webster. Running a business for decades and generations is a challenge and a testament to their leaders and their drive and dedication to their business and to our community. This week we sadly lost two long-time businessmen: Brendan Hanna from the Foley Agency and Jim Streppa from Streppa’s Bistro (retired) passed this week. On behalf of myself and Barb, the Chamber of Commerce and all of our Chamber members, we extend our condolences to their families and co-workers – the loss is felt throughout our Webster community.

 

Bene-Care - A payroll company located at 1260 Creek Street, Webster, NY.  Contact Ron Stade at 585-347-1300 ext. 171, rstade@bene-care.com or visit their website at www.bene-care.com.

Cellular Sales Verizon Wireless - A retail cellular sales store located at 1930 Empire Blvd, Webster, NY.  Visit their website at www.cellularsales.com.

Pet Passages - A pet funeral home and crematory located at 348 State Route 104, Ontario, NY.  Contact Mike at 585-265-9933 mikeharris@petpassages.com or visit their website at www.petpassage.com.

The strength of any organization lies in its membership. Thank you for joining. Please add these members to your directory listings.

 

 

       This month’s Business of the Month is At Your Service Technologies. Chris Pennacchio (Chief Engineering Officer) and Kevin Levinson (Operations Manager) have been keeping the ship running smoothly ever since a few of them got together and discussed what would it look like to have an IT company that cared as much about their clients’ businesses as the clients do themselves... AYST was created in December 2015 to fill that void.

      Their desire to help business owners and leaders that struggle to understand the complexities of how technology drives and protects business and business assets while adding to their productivity and bottom line.

        They work with “business leaders” to provide outsourced IT services that will Enable your team to be 100% focused on your customers and not on your IT systems, while consistently exploiting new innovative technologies to better serve your customers and end users. They love the fact that they can resolve customer pain points, help customers to leverage new technologies to become more profitable while bringing new technology and better experiences to the end users. They have 8 employees and also provide specialty services such as transport for wheelchair-bound people. They have been active in the Webster Chamber, BOA Editions sponsor, contribute to Not for Profit agencies, Webster BID, and local service organizations.

             On a humorous note, they recently sold a customer a New SFF PC with a CD/DVD drive, the customer called the next day very distraught… and said I have this DVD and I can’t get it to open, Kevin told her he was in the area and would stop by… upon arriving on-site, he found the issue was that she actually could not get the packaging the DVD came in open to get the DVD out. 

            Congratulations to At Your Service Technologies as Septembers Business of the Month!

 

Webster Business Directory Rates

Reds Whites and Brews on the Bay

 

Explore Rochester Under the Dome

Have you discovered all that Rochester has to offer?

You're invited to an evening of limitless fun & adventure!

Tuesday, September 18th.

Join Visit Rochester and 50 of its members to explore all there is to see, do and experience in Rochester and the Finger Lakes!

Explore Rochester Under the Dome is a virtual tour of Rochester and networking opportunity -- all rolled into one -- at the newly-renovated Rochester Dome Arena at 2695 East Henrietta Road in Henrietta.

This free event includes music, food and beverage tastings, a rock wall for climbing, live demos, as well as more than 50 raffle items to win as you walk the expo floor.  Don't forget to bring business cards to be entered to win a raffle prize.

We encourage you to share this invitation with your colleagues and associates who would be interested in attending.  Reservations are not required but recommended so that exhibitors will have sufficient supplies on hand for samples and tastings!

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

 

History Alive: Webster Union Cemetery Tours

 

Preventing Sexual Harassment & Harassment 

Lift Your Spirits Wine & Beer Tasting Event

Eat Drink & Connect

 

September 14th - Reds Whites & Brews on the Bay

September 15th -Beer Walk

September 18th - Domino's Pizza Open House @ Noon

September 18th -  Explore Rochester Under the Dome

September 22nd - History Alive:  Webster Union Cemetery Tour

September 25th - Preventing Sexual Harassment & Harassment

September 26th - Estate Planning Seminar 2:30 - 4:30 pm

September 28th - Breakfast Before Business

September 28th - Lift Your Spirits Beer & Wine Tasting

October 1st - Eat Drink & Connect (Arbor Creek Townhomes)

October 11th - Beth Sears Seminar

October 11th - 13th - Webster Library Fall Book Sale

October 13th - Fall Family Festival

October 23rd - Preventing Sexual Harassment & Harassment

 

CDS Wolf Foundation

Thank You for Supporting Our 31st Annual Teeing Off for Abilities Golf Tournament!

Please accept our sincere gratitude and appreciation for your participation in our 31st Annual Teeing Off for Abilities Golf Tournament! Because of your support we raised a record amount of more than $300,000! Your support will make an impact for all those we serve, including our nation's veterans and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

We are very interested in hearing your thoughts about the tournament and have attached a survey link. Please take a moment to complete it and help us to make our tournament the best in Western NY!

Please contact us directly with any questions or to communicate your interest in next year’s tournament. The 32nd annual event will be held July 22nd, 2019 at Oak Hill Country Club, so mark your calendar now!

Take our survey!

Don't forget to check out the photos on Facebook and tag yourself!

See all the team photos here!

Thank you for your Support!

Sincerely,
The CDS Wolf Foundation Family

Webster Community Chest Helps Kids Have Summer Camp Experience

 

Beth Sears:  Communicating in a Multi-Generational Workplace

 

Upcoming Events

Webster Fall Family Festival

 

 

We've Got You Covered

Webster Library Fall Book Sale

 

O'Dell Family Chiropractic is looking for a front desk assistant. Contact O'Dell Family Chiropractic at 585-326-1759.

 

 

Date and Place:  Friday, September 28th, 7:00 AM Webster Columbus Center 70 Barrett Drive, Webster, NY

Menu & Cost: Buffet breakfast — $14 members (and employees of members); $19 non-members and visitors.  Click Here to email Barb if you are coming to breakfast

Door Prizes: Remember to bring business cards for the drawings. We gratefully acknowledge the generosity of the following businesses for providing many wonderful items at the August Breakfast: 

Door Prize Won By	Door Prize Won	Donated By
Tom DeRoller from CDS Monarch	Bottle of Wine & Chocolates	Robyn Whittaker from Beyond Cuts Salon
Sam Schaubroeck of Heritage Christian Stables	Medication Disposal System	Janine Sanger from Webster Health and Education Network (WHEN)
Caleb Hoag of Savage Chef Inc.	Water Bottle	Lida Kalantari from Genesee Regional Bank
Jeff Maroney from Oxford Capital Mortgage	Water Bottle	Lida Kalantari from Genesee Regional Bank
Larry Maggio of JNJ Global Enterprise	Leather Bound Notebook	Joe Vitello of Heartland Payroll
Dave Eckler of Weekend Print Shop	All Purpose Tool	Rich Marlin of Edward Jones Investments
Penny Swingly of Beyond Cuts Salon	Salt & Pepper Grinder	Rich Marlin of Edward Jones Investments
Dr. Steven Hill of Goshorn Chiropractic & Wellness	Mug w/Chocolates	Ric Thomann of Webster Interiors Home Furnishings & Design Inc.
Chris Passero of Passero Realty	Lens Cleaning Towellettes	Leslie Pacer from Pearle Vision
Laura Tumminelli of Heritage Christian Services	Lens Cleaning Towelettes	Leslie Pacer from Pearle Vision
Jen Semmler of Jen Semmler Photography	Mug w/$25 Gift Card for Advertising & Golf Tees	Daria Reitknecht from Genesee Valley Penny Saver
Bill Koopman of William A Koopman CPA	Set of 12 Golf Balls	Jerry Christopher from Jerry Christopher State Farm
Daria Reitknecht from Genesee Valley Penny Saver	Reusable Tote	Rola O’Mealy of St. Ann’s Home & Heart
Ed Steve of Harter Secrest & Emery LLP	Bag with Water Bottle, Cup & More	Sarah Boddery from David H Wager Agency

 

Thank you very much.

Program:   Vicki James from the Rochester Area Business Ethics Foundation will be telling us about business ethics and the Business Ethics Awards. She will explain what they are, why they are important and how they help your business as well as explaining how to nominate a business for an award and the award application process

 

Breakfast Meeting Dates 7:00 am

09/28/2018

10/26/2018

11/30/2018

01/25/2019

 

Eat Drink & Connect & Breakfast Picture Gallery

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