Volume 38 September 2013 w w w . G r e e c e C h a m b e r . o r g

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Small

Business of

the Year

Nominee

Breakfast

Networking

Luncheon

Doodle Bugs! Ribbon Cutting First Friday Networking Breakfast

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Business Matters

September 2013

By: Jodie A. Perry, IOM

President & CEO

What’s Ahead for

Health Care?

The Greece Chamber of Commerce has been providing

health insurance plans to the business community for over

two decades. I have been with the Chamber for only 6.5

years but in that short time we have already seen an

immense amount of changes within the health insurance

arena.

We all know that at the end of this year the bulk of the

Affordable Care Act goes into place. Recently the Federal

Government took the unusual step of delaying the employer

mandate portion of the Act for larger employers (50

employees+). Reading that might make you excited to think

that means nothing is changing but I have to share with you

that is not true. First of all, New York State is not the Federal

Government and they are very much moving ahead with

their portion of the reform. Who will that impact? Primarily

the small business market.

Whether or not you get your insurance from the Greece

Chamber, there are ways we can help your business

navigate these tricky waters ahead. First of all, we’ve been

providing several free training opportunities for our

members to find out more about all the changes that are

ahead. Remember, this is a dynamic law – the pieces and

parts are still in motion – so (hopefully) each month we get

closer to January 1st the more definite information we will

have.

Second, keep a close eye on our newsletter and email

blasts because as the State continues to roll out information,

we will continue to pass it along to our members.

Finally, here are a few really important things for you

to know about reform:

The Greece Chamber will continue in our role as a fully

licensed insurance broker both inside and outside the

new Exchanges that are being set up.

The State of NY will be running two Exchanges:

Individuals & Sole Proprietors and the SHOP (Small

Business, 2-50 employees). Again, we’ll be able to help

you in either one of these exchanges.

Pretty much every insurance plan in the state will be

changing in some form or fashion at the end of the year

to come into compliance with the minimum benefits

required. We expect to start receiving concrete

information about the plans during September.

There will still be high deductible plans available both

inside and outside the exchanges but they may look a

little different.

You may qualify for tax subsidies as an individual (or

sole proprietor) or a tax deduction as a small business to

help you pay for health insurance coverage.

Rates for the plans will be out by October 1st.

Remember – call the Chamber office with any questions

you have. We’re here to help you figure out what is

ahead for health insurance!

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Board

Of

Directors

Chairman: Del Smith

Vice Chair: Don Felter Jr.

Treasurer: Brian Ward Secretary:

Chrissy Andrews Immediate Past Chair:

Paul Chatfield

Patricia Anthony Todd Baxter

Laura Bennett Andrew Conlon

James J. Cummings III Russell Herman Chris Lohrman

Michael Mordenga Dr. Shaun Nelms Sharon Quataert

Wendy Rockcastle Todd Schirmer

Greg Stahl Michael West

Greece

Chamber

Charitable

Foundation

President: Kyle Van Putte

Vice President: Jodie Perry

Treasurer: Gilbert Cooper

Secretary: Anne Loria

Paul Chatfield

John Cirella

Jim Hofford

Christopher Johnston

Joan Korsch

Bonnie Kuppinger

Michael Masiello

Dan Richardson

William Selke

Eugene Welch

Al Meilutis

Committee

Chairs

Community Awards Banquet: Wendy Rockcastle Outdoors: Todd Schirmer &

Dave Pandina Ambassadors: Barbara

Giancursio Small Business of the Year:

Jim Cummings Race on the Ridge:

Anne Loria

Dewey Avenue Roundtable: Paul Chatfield

Youth Hall of Fame: Ralph DeStephano / Rhett

VanScoter

Taste of the Town: Laura Bennett

Chamber Staff President/CEO: Jodie A. Perry, IOM Director of Member Services & Events: Sue Edgett Director of Marketing & Communications: Terry Hogan Director of Finance & Member Benefits: Christine Sortino

Membership Development Manager: Paula Guck Office Manager: Kathleen Strassner

Business Matters by Jodie A. Perry

Member Events

Meet Our Members

Member Benefits

Taste of the Town Sponsors

Upcoming Events

New Members

Louise Slaughter Luncheon

Fall Mixer Taste of the

Town photos 8

Thank You Interns!

YEA! Recruitment

Tech Tuesday

Doodle Bugs! Ribbon Cutting

Travel Ad

MEET OUR MEMBERS Mall Tote is a

company that

provides a tote on wheels that can carry several bags at

one time. By using it, you’ll have no more need to try to

carry multiple shopping bags at once.

The Mall Tote is made in the USA. The company

focuses on providing high-quality products and excellent

customer service. A lot of thought went into creating the

product. They realized the need for the product and knew

that it would have to be designed as easily portable, easy

to store and aesthetically pleasing. “The Mall

Tote...Because you only have two hands,” says Chad

McKenzie, president of Mall Tote, Inc. “The Mall Tote

makes shopping easier and more fun. The Mall Tote can

help you in outlet plazas, flea markets, regional markets,

city stores, picnics, sporting events, and even gardening.”

This item will easily handle multiple bags and can

be pulled with minimal effort. It has an aluminum frame

that easily slides down to make it half the height. Its

wheels fold up making it very easy to store and take with

you and utilize just about anywhere. The standard Mall

Tote is available in black as well as a number of colors . A

custom Mall Tote is also available and in addition to color

choice customers can also have writing added on the

sides and front of the aluminum body.

Investment opportunities are available for this

company. If you are interested in becoming an investor or

if the Mall Tote sounds like it is something you would like

to purchase visit www.TheMallTote.com or call them at

585-576-9784.

Be sure to tell Mall Tote that you saw their

spotlight in SuccessLink Journal! - Terry Hogan

Freedom Day USA Kelley & Groves, DDS will be participating in Freedom

Day USA on Thursday, September 12th, 2013. They will be

providing free dental services for our area veterans. Learn

more at www.FreedomDayUSA.org

Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting for

The Village at Unity Friday, September 13th, 2013 ~ 1471 Long Pond Road

Ribbon Cutting & Open House 10:30am - 12:00pm ~

http://www.villagesseniorliving.org

Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting for

New Roots Coffeehouse Saturday, September 14th, 2013 ~ 1273 Long Pond Road ~

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 12:30pm followed by an

Open House ~ www.newrootscoffeehouse.com

Healing Hands for Arthritis Fundraiser Wednesday, September 18th, 2013 ~ Massage Envy Spa ~

$10 donated from every massage and facial donated to the

Arthritis Foundation ~ visit www.MassageEnvy.com for

details and locations

Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting for

Dairy Queen Monday, September 23rd, 2013 ~ 3660 Dewey Avenue ~

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 9:15am ~ Grand Opening at

10:00am ~ www.dqrochester.com

Member Events:

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CONNECT with the Greece Chamber!

Helping You Succeed:

Have you regularly submitted Member News briefs and/or

promoted your business through the Chamber

Newsletter, SuccessLink Journal?

Have you called the Chamber to see if they could provide health,

dental and vision insurance for you

and/or your employees?

GREECE BUSINESS

EXPO Saturday, September 21st, 2013

The Mall at Greece Ridge

10:00am—2:00pm

Have you reserved your booth yet? See flyer insert for details and registration

Chamber Seeking Fall Intern

The Greece Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking a

college student who might be interested in serving as their

fall Intern. The Intern will assist with various events and

programs that the Chamber hosts in the fall and have the

opportunity to make great connections in our community.

Interested students should send a resume and cover letter to

Chamber CEO Jodie Perry via email at

Jodie@greecechamber.org Page 4

Thank You Interns! Tech Tuesday:

Promoting Your Website

Tuesday

September 24, 2013 7:30am—9:00am

Greece Chamber Board Room

Sponsored by:

NOW

RECRUITING

CLASS OF

2014 The Greece Chamber Charitable Foundation is now

recruiting high school students from Greece, Hilton and

Spencerport to be a part of the Young Entrepreneurs

Academy Class of 2014. If you know a local high school

aged student who would be a great addition to the class,

please contact Jodie Perry at 227-7272 or visit our website

to download the application materials. We’re taking

applications now through the beginning of October!

START AS A STUDENT...FINISH AS A CEO!

Anja Bandulj

Elizabeth Mordenga

The Chamber Board & Staff would like to thank our Interns,

Anja Bandulj and Elizabeth Mordenga for their terrific work at

the Chamber this summer. They helped with many important

projects. They are each entering their senior year in college,

Anja at University at Buffalo and Elizabeth at The College of

William and Mary. Good luck!

If you are looking to do more with getting the word

out about your website, please join us for our next

Tech Tuesday seminar. Larry Fitzpatrick from L&M

Website Design will be on hand to offer you

suggestions, tips and tricks for getting your website

noticed. These days if your website isn’t getting

noticed, you’re missing business. For more details or

to register call, Chris Sortino at 585-227-7272 or visit

www.GreeceChamber.org

Doodle Bugs! held a Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening for

their beautiful new facility located at 1700 English Road on

Friday, August 23rd. Many guests and dignitaries attended

and marveled at the state-of-the-art child care facility!

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! CONSTRUCTION Proliant Construction Services, LLC James St. George 80 Wyndham Road Rochester, NY 14612 (585) 370-0677

INSURANCE Tompkins Insurance Agencies Inc. Matthew Reiter, Account Executive 724 Long Pond Road Rochester, NY 14612 (585) 368-7556 Fax: (585) 344-1357

OFFICE EQUIPMENT – SALES/SERVICE/

SUPPLIES Metro Cartridge Ron Sibs 2590 West Ridge Road Rochester, NY 14626 (585) 621-9000 Fax: (585) 272-9004 www.metrocartridge.com

PAYROLL SERVICES Direct Payroll Services Inc. Robert Rohr, Vice President / COO 91 Erie Canal Drive, Suite C Rochester, NY 14626 (585) 368-7060 www.directpayrollny.com

RESTAURANTS/DELICATESSENS CiCi’s Pizza (WNY Pizza Co., LLC) Mark DePinto, Owner 1100 Jefferson Road, Suite 6 Henrietta, NY 14623 (585) 424-1270 www.cicispizza.com

* As of August 21, 2013

Fall Harvest Mixer

The Western Monroe County Chambers of Commerce invite you to join us for

our 4th Annual

Thursday, September 12th, 2013

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Holiday Inn Rochester Airport Hotel

911 Brooks Avenue Rochester

$10/person register before 9/6

$20/person register after 9/6

REGISTER EARLY AND

SAVE!!!

Join us for a fun night of

networking with

businesses from Western

Monroe County!

Hors D’oeuvres will be

served

and a cash bar is available.

For details or reservations visit www.GreeceChamber.org

Louise

Slaughter

Luncheon

Upcoming Events September

9/6, Friday – First Friday Networking ~ 7:30am to 8:30am ~ AMF Dewey Garden Lanes, 4470 Dewey Avenue

9/6, Friday – Sam’s Club Grand Re-Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony ~ 9:30am ~ 700 Elm Ridge Center Drive

9/10, Tuesday – Outdoors Committee meeting ~ 8:00am to 9:00am ~ Northwest Savings Bank, 860 Long Pond Rd

9/11, Wednesday - “Flavors of Thailand” Tour Informational Session ~ 6:30pm ~ Greece Chamber Office

9/12, Thursday – Dewey Avenue Business Roundtable Meeting ~ 7:30am-8:30am ~ Aldersgate United Methodist

Church, 4115 Dewey Avenue

9/12, Thursday – Race on the Ridge 5K Planning Committee meeting ~ 12:00pm to 1:00pm ~ Bryant & Stratton

College, 854 Long Pond Road

9/12, Thursday – Health & Wellness Fair Committee meeting ~ 1:00pm to 2:00pm ~ Greece Chamber Office

9/12, Thursday – Fall Harvest Mixer, 5:00pm to 7:00pm ~ Holiday Inn Airport, 911 Brooks Avenue, Rochester ~

$10 per person (register before 9/6/13) and $20 per person after 9/6/13 ~ Hosted by the Western Monroe

County Chambers of Commerce

9/13, Friday – Leadership Greece Class Day

9/14, Saturday – Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Roots Coffeehouse, 1273 Long Pond Road ~

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 12:30pm followed by an Open House

9/17, Tuesday - Board of Directors meeting at 7:30am

9/17, Tuesday – Taste of the Town Committee Meeting ~ 2:00pm to 3:30pm

9/19, Thursday – Eggs & Issues Networking Breakfast ~ 7:30am to 8:30am ~ Brook House Restaurant, 920 Elm

Ridge Drive ~ Guest Speaker: Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks ~ Sponsored by One Stop Janitorial &

Carpet Supply

9/21, Saturday – Greece Chamber Business Showcase ~ 10:00am to 2:00pm, The Mall at Greece Ridge ~ Contact

Terry Hogan or Chris Sortino at the Greece Chamber office for more information

9/23, Monday – Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Dairy Queen, 3660 Dewey Avenue ~ Ribbon

Cutting Ceremony at 9:15am ~ Grand Opening at 10:00am

9/24, Tuesday – Small Business Success Series – Tech Tuesday ~ “Promoting Your Website,” presented by Larry

Fitzpatrick, L&M Web Design ~ 7:30am to 9:00am~ Greece Chamber Board Room, 2402 West Ridge Road ~

Sponsored by Bryant & Stratton ~ Contact Terry Hogan or Chris Sortino at the Greece Chamber office for more

information

9/26, Thursday – Ambassadors meeting at 8:00am

October

10/1, Tuesday – Outdoors Committee meeting ~ 8:00am to 9:00am ~ Northwest Savings Bank, 860 Long Pond

Road

10/4, Friday – First Friday Networking ~ 7:30am to 8:30am ~ Quaker Steak & Lube, 2205 Buffalo Road

10/10, Thursday – Race on the Ridge 5K Planning Committee meeting ~ 12:00pm to 1:00pm ~ Bryant & Stratton

College, 854 Long Pond Road

10/10, Thursday – Health & Wellness Fair Committee meeting ~ 1:00pm to 2:00pm ~ Greece Chamber

10/13, Sunday - 6th Annual Race on the Ridge 5K ~ 8:00am ~ The Mall at Greece Ridge Page 6

THANK YOU SPONSORS! Presenting Sponsor:

Souvenir Glass Sponsor:

Tasting Menu Sponsors:

Tote Bag Sponsors: Bernard’s Grove Canandaigua National Bank Mill Landing MVP Health Care The Village at Unity Unity Health Foundation White Trash

Table Sponsors: Deborah L. Fox, DDS Evangelist, Nacca & DiRaddo Agency Lakeland Equipment Corporation Mitchell-Nagel & Associates MVP Health Care

Friends Sponsors: North Greece Professional Firefighters RJ Printing

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Presenting Sponsor:

Special Thanks to

the Town of Greece

for their support! Photography by Tim Hack, Photo eScapes

People’s Choice Double Winning Booth: Lamplighter Restaurant!

2402 West Ridge Road Greece, NY 14626-3053

TRAVEL INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS Sign up for our Travel Information Email list to stay up to date on the latest trips. Contact Chris Sortino for more info: 585-227-7272 or chris@greecechamber.org

www.GreeceChamber.org/travel

Flavors of Thailand Featuring Bangkok, Chiang Mai &

Chiang Rai

February 21 - March 6, 2014

Memorials of War A trip to Normandy, France

in honor of the 70th Anniversary of D-Day.

May 15 - 24, 2014

INFO SESSION:

Wednesday, Sept. 11th, 2013 at 6:30pm

at the Greece Chamber Offices

INFO WEBINAR:

Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013

At 7:30pm

From the comfort of your home

INFO SESSION:

Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013 at 6:00pm

at the Greece Chamber Offices

INFO WEBINAR:

Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013

At 7:00pm

From the comfort of your home

Register to attend the September 11th Info Session and you’ll be entered to win a special prize!

Register to attend the October 15th Info Session and you’ll be entered to win a special prize!

Coming Soon… England/Scotland/Wales, National Parks and much more!