Local Businesses Stand Out

Greece Innovators!

The Greece Chamber will honor two local businesses this year at its annual Small Business of the Year Award Luncheon, now in its 3rd year. One business from each of the following two categories will be chosen to receive the awards: 2011 Small Business of the Year (business with 11+ employees) and 2011 Microenterprise of the Year (business with 10 or less employees). The award is modeled from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce format. This year 37 businesses were nominated. After careful evaluation by the Small Business of the Year Award Committee 8 semi-finalists AP Plumbing, Bernard’s Grove, Red Fedele’s Brook House Restaurant, Cornerstone Dental, Nacca & Capizzi, LLP, Ridgeway Sunoco, Solutions Studio & Spa, and Stone Ridge

Veterinary Hospital) were selected in the Small Business category and 8 businesses (ARIKATA Martial Arts, Caring for Cats, Christie Carpets, Deborah Whitt Agency, Inc., Fast-Fix Jewelry & Watch Repairs, Maximillian M. Chung, DMD, Sanger Family Dental, and The Victors Gymnastics, Inc. in the Microenterprise category. The 16 semi-finalists were then narrowed down to 6 finalists, 3 in each category: Small Business of the Year—Nacca & Capizzi, LLP, Ridgeway Sunoco and Solutions Studio & Spa and Caring for Cats Veterinary Hospital, Sanger Family Dental and The Victors Gymnastics, Inc. in the Microenterprise category. The award semi finalists and finalists were selected based on the following: 1) Financial history 2) Employee practices

2496 West Ridge Road, Suite 201 Greece, NY 14626 Telephone: 585-227-7272 Fax: 585-227-7275 Email: info@GreeceChamber.org

Volume 17, November 2011

SuccessLink Journal Belong. Engage. Succeed.

On the cover... • Greece Innovators

Page 2 • An International Point of

View Page 3 • Chamber Events • Chamber Goes to Iceland Page 4 & 5 • Chamber At a Glance • Chamber Benefit of the

Month • Fall Kick-off Mixer Page 6 • Greece Chamber Travel Page 7 • Member Spotlights: Services for Seniors

Page 8 • New & Renewing

Members • Chamber Holiday Party Page 9 • SBOY Finalist Photos • Member News—

Entertainment: Pick of the Month • Non-profit News Page 10 • Leadership Greece Tour

Day • Calendar of Events Page 11 • Safe Eating This

Thanksgiving

Follow us on...

Inside this issue

Thurs., Nov. 17th, 2011 11:45am— 1:15pm

Chamber Power Networking Luncheon

Ridgemont Country Club

Thurs., Nov. 29th, 2011 7:30am-9:00am

Small Business Success Series “Power of Team Work: Building Great

Teams”

Chamber Conference Room

Save the date

Cont on Page 11

Dennis Floss from the Democrat & Chronicle (2009, 2010 & 2011 Media Sponsor of the Small Business of the Year

Award) speaking at the 2010 SBOY award luncheon at Ridgemont Country Club . (Photo taken by Brian Hardick)

MEMBER TESTIMONIALMEMBER TESTIMONIALMEMBER TESTIMONIALMEMBER TESTIMONIAL

“I truly enjoy being a part of the Greece Chamber. I think that they put on many wonderful events that I have met many contacts

through. It is a wonderful way to network and see other busi-nesses in the Rochester Area come together!” -Nicole Petix, Ticket

Sales Manager, Rochester Americans

BOARD of DIRECTORS Chairman: Paul Chatfield

Vice Chair: Del Smith

Treasurer: Brian Ward

Secretary: Chrissy Andrews

Immediate Past Chair: Al Meilutis

Member At-Large: Donald Felter Jr

Patricia Anthony

Laura Bennett

Cheryl Ann Bilski

James Cummings III

Donald Felter Jr.

Russell Herman

James Hofford

Michael Masiello

Kirk Morris

Wendy Rockcastle

Todd Schirmer

Michael West

COMMITTEE CHAIRS Annual Awards Banquet: Wendy Rockcastle

Erie Canal: Todd Schirmer & Dave Pandina

Ambassador: Barbara Giancursio & Phil Hurwitz

Small Business of the Year: Jim Cummings

Race on the Ridge: Anne Loria

Dewey Avenue Roundtable: Paul Chatfield

Youth Hall of Fame: Ralph DeStephano GREECE CHAMBER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION President: Kyle Van Putte

Vice President: Jodie Perry

Treasurer: Gilbert Cooper

Secretary: Raymond DiRaddo

P. Robert Fox

Joan Korsch

Anne Loria

Dan Richardson

William Selke

Eugene Welch

Al Meilutis

John Cirella 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

Office Manager: Rae Shults

Membership Development Manager: Ann Hallick

Business Matters

November 2011

An International Point of View

-By Jodie A. Perry, IOM, President & CEO

Two weeks ago I was fortunate to have the

opportunity to travel to Iceland. I know what

you might be thinking: Brr! Actually, Iceland

was a beautiful land to visit and not really all

that cold. I escorted a group of 26 travelers

from our Chamber and the community who

went on a group tour there.

I’m sure you’ve seen the ads we run each

month talking about our upcoming travel

opportunities. I myself have traveled to China,

Egypt and now Iceland. I admit that I was a bit skeptical about

group travel at first. I like to explore on my own and at my own

pace. It was the China trip that first got me hooked. I knew that

even with my adventurous spirit I was unlikely to ever try to

travel there on my own, but I was interested in seeing this exotic

land we all hear so much about.

That trip opened my eyes to what a great experience group

travel can be. A tour guide/host is there to meet you at the airport

and help transport you to the hotel. They are usually walking

encyclopedias of knowledge as you travel to different sites in the

area you are visiting. You almost always avoid the long lines and

travel in comfort in between site-seeing stops. You could say that

I went from a skeptic to a fan!

I also have to admit that I was very surprised at how much I

loved visiting Iceland. Unfortunately the name conjures up

images of an entire land covered in ice. Actually the truth is

much different (it’s neighboring island, Greenland, however is

covered in ice). It’s a beautiful and very natural land. In our other

destinations we looked at many historical locations built by man

(the pyramids, the Great Wall, etc). In Iceland however we visited

locations that are very natural.

The whole island is volcanic so any mountains you see are

volcanoes! There are glaciers (we even got to touch one!), black

sand beaches, geysers, waterfalls, rivers and mountains galore. It

was absolutely breathtaking scenery. Our group of travelers had

a great time meeting one another and trading stories about their

adventures.

We’ve just recently unveiled most of our 2012 destinations

(Peru, Russia, Australia & New Zealand) and we may have a

couple more to come. I encourage you to think about attending

one of our informational sessions to find out a bit more about

what the trips offer and decide if group travel is for you!

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Pictured above: Adrienne,

McHargue, Director of

Communications at Lollypop

Farm presenting at Greece

Chamber Small Business Success

Series seminar earlier this year.

Member Testimonial

What a fantastic, down to earth presentation with practical tips on writing a great press release. Not only did the class change my perception of press

releases, I also learned how to realize a greater success rate of actually getting in the paper! - Art Wheat, SiteSteward, Inc.

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First Friday Networking Fri., Dec. 2nd 7:30am - 8:30am Hosted by BJ’s Wholesale Club & Verizon Wireless 300 Bellwood Drive

Bring plenty of business cards and network before your work day begins. Enjoy a continental breakfast. First Fridays are a favorite of Chamber members. It’s straight ahead networking at its best!

Eggs & Issues Thurs., Dec. 22nd 7:30am - 8:30am Brook House Restaurant 920 Elm Ridge Center Drive $15 for Greece Chamber members & $20 for non-members

Join us at this very informative legislative breakfast. Greece Town Supervisor John Auberger will be our featured Guest Speaker.

The Supervisor will bring us the latest news on important issues facing the Town of Greece update.

Join us for another fun power networking luncheon and make the most of your lunch hour. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards!

Small Business

Success Series “The Power of

Teamwork: Building

Great Teams” Tues, Nov. 29th

7:30am - 9:00am Greece Chamber Conference Room $15 / members & $25 / non-members

Join us for an exciting 90 minute seminar: The Power of Teamwork: Building Great Teams presented by Paul Chatfield, owner of Chatfield

Engineers, P.C. Paul will share his expertise in team building and share his knowledge of how great teams can make a difference in the

workplace.

Chamber Events Power Networking Luncheon Thurs., Nov. 17th 11:45am: Registration & Lunch 12:15: Networking Begins Ridgemont Country Club 3717 West Ridge Road $20 for Greece Chamber Members & $25 for Non-members

Dewey Avenue 2011 Fall Mixer

Presenting

Sponsor

Pictured above: Greece Chamber Power networking Luncheon at

Ridgemont Country Club

Greece Town Supervisor John

Auberger at Chamber Eggs & Issues

Pictured above: First Friday Networking Breakfast hosted by Fast-Fix Jewelry & Watch Repairs

To learn more about Greece Chamber events visit us on the

Internet at www.GreeceChamber.org or call our office

at 585-227-7272!

On October 2nd, 2011 the Greece Chamber traveled with a group of 27 people to Iceland. In addition to enjoying the unmatched natural beauty of Iceland

while enjoying the amenities of a modern European country the 6-day trip included a city, Blue Lagoon

and Golden Circle Tour!

On Wednesday, October 19th, 2011 the Dewey Avenue Business Roundtable held their 1st Fall Mixer at the State Farm—Deborah Whitt Agency office, located at 3953 Dewey Avenue from 5:30pm—7:00pm.

November

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Greece Chamber At-a-Glance

Great Holiday Gift! Erie Canal

Mural Prints

Available Prints of the new

murals installed on the bridge at

Henpeck Park are available for

purchase. Contact the Greece

Chamber office at 585-227-7272 for

details.

TO-DO

LIST

REGISTER for the Chamber Power

Networking Luncheon to be held on Thursday, November 17th, 2011 at Ridgemont Country Club from 11:45am—1:15pm.

ATTEND the November Small Business

ATTEND Success Series Professional

Development seminar. Learn about building great teams and how your business can benefit. The 90 minute seminar will be held on Tuesday, November 29th, 2011 from 7:30am –9:00am in the Chamber Conference Room!

ENGAGE at the November First Friday

on November 4th, 2011 from 7:30am—8:30am in the Chamber Conference Room hosted by Cheryl McCracken, Mary Kay Cosmetics. This event is FREE!

Chamber Benefit of the Month!

FOLLOW the Greece Chamber on

Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Join us on Successlink!

Western Monroe County Chambers Fall Kick-Off Mixer On Tuesday, October 4th Was a Big Success!

⇒ No application fee

⇒ No annual fee

⇒ No set-up fee

⇒ No service terms or cancellation fee

⇒ No monthly minimum

⇒ Live, local customer service staff

As a Greece Chamber member, your business can make non-cash transactions more profitable for you and easier for your customers. See the insert in this month’s newsletter for more

details.

Call the Chamber office at 585-227-7272 to find out about other exciting discounts and programs available to Greece

Chamber members. Staples Reward, Payroll Processing, Long Term Care Insurance, Try It Local, Travel, and more!

Seeking

Nominations!

Do you have a favorite local spot that you would like to nominate for the Greece Chamber’s new Entertainment: Pick of the Month section in

SuccessLink Journal? Contact Terry Hogan at 585-227-7272 or email her at

Terry@GreeceChamber.org. with the name and contact information and a brief explanation of why you are nominating them. Remember, it must be a

Greece Chamber member!

Business: Quote: “Being an Ambassador has been a very

rewarding experience. I have had the opportunity to meet many local businesses and share how they can strengthen their

business through the Greece Chamber. Sitting down with them I find out more about their business and their vision. You are able

to meet people through Chamber events and connect them to other business owners, who they could do business with. It is also a great way to explain what my company offers. I share to the business owner the value of being protected and how I can

help them get more customers.”

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Barbara Deane-Williams

Speaks at Chamber Luncheon

Ambassador Corner

Name: Pamela Morgan

Business:

LegalShield

Barbara Deane-

Williams,

Superintendent of

Greece Central

School District was

the featured guest

speaker at the

Chamber luncheon

on Thursday, Oct

20th at the Brook

House Restaurant.

Luncheon attendees

were able to hear

first-hand an update

on the school district

and the many

challenges the

district is facing.

Ms. Deane-Williams

allowed time for a

question/answer/

idea period at the

end of the luncheon.

Top photo: Barbara Deane-Williams, Superintendent of Greece

Central School District. Bottom photo: Barbara Deane-Williams

answering question from Laura Bennett, General Manager of

Rochester Marriott Airport Hotel and Greece Chamber Board

OPEN

ENROLLMENT

SAVE THE

DATE…

Open enrollment officially begins in November. It is hard to believe that a year

has passed already. Rates should be available by November 1st, 2011. We have set the date

for our open enrollment meeting with Excellus BCBS & MVP Health Care:

Thursday, November 10th, 2011

Greece Chamber Office

2:00pm—6:00pm

Representatives from MVP Healthcare and Excellus BCBS will be available by appointment. Call Chris Sortino at

585-227-7272 for your appointment today! Chris will be happy to help you through the

maze of open enrollment.

Now

Recruiting Students!

The Greece Chamber Charitable Foundation is now recruiting for the 2011-12 Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!). Do you

know a local high school student (who attends Greece, Hilton or Spencerport Central Schools) who might be interested in starting

their own business? This intensive entrepreneurship program will take them through every stage of the entrepreneurial

process from idea generation and vetting to getting investor funding and launching the business. Interested students can download the application packet from our website. Space is

limited and students are accepted on a rolling basis. Encourage any students you know to visit our website at

www.GreeceChamber.org for more information.

You may also email Jodie Perry at Jodie@greecechamber.org with any questions.

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Informational Meeting for Peru & Russia Trips: November 16th, 2011, 6:00pm in the Greece Chamber Conference Room, 2496 West Ridge Road, Suite 202. Call Chris Sortino at 585-227-7272 to reserve a seat!

750+ Businesses Reading Our

Full-Color Publication!

Include YOUR full color business card ad in SuccessLink Journal (Greece

Chamber monthly newsletter) for as little as $50 per month (12 month commitment) $60 per month (6 month commitment) or

just run for one month for $75. Call the Chamber office at 585-227-7272 for details

or to reserve your spot! Page 7

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Services for Seniors

Services for Seniors was founded in 1988 and was Monroe County’s first provider of companion care. Companionship, transportation, shopping, and assistance with daily living tasks are just some of the services

that are offered through this premiere company. The company is cost-effective and can greatly enhance the quality of life for seniors and assist in helping them to remain living in the comfort of their own home. Dan Richardson, owner of Services for Seniors has a wealth of experience in elder care. He has spent more than 30 years managing three family-owned nursing homes. “My experience with serving seniors has led me to realize that many institutionalizations can be prevented by simply providing a supportive environment in the home. The complexity of social, medical and personal needs make staying home seem insurmountable at times,” remarks Dan. “Our services include assistance with tasks such as meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, running errands, and much more.” Can your loved one climb the stairs to the bedroom? Are they capable of handling routine daily living tasks? Do they prepare meals and manage their own laundry? Are they safe

drivers? How do they get their groceries? Do they socialize with peers or are they isolated? How are they managing their medications? Services for Seniors not only provides outstanding services but peace of mind for family and friends. If you are the parent, spouse, neighbor, friend of a senior citizen that is in need of assistance, Services for Seniors will more than likely be able to help. Services for Seniors prides itself on experience and staff that is thoroughly screened, insured and bonded. “These strengths make it easier to match you or your loved one with the most appropriate companions,” says Dan Richardson. To arrange for an initial visit and free evaluation, call Services for Seniors at 585-723-8760. “Additionally, we have a unique relationship with Kodak and Xerox,” comments Dan. “Family members currently employed by these companies may be eligible for our services at a reduced cost.” To learn more about the company and its services visit their website at www.ServicesForSeniors.com. Be sure to tell Services for Seniors that you saw their member spotlight in SuccessLink Journal! -Terry Hogan, Director of Communications & Marketing

Everyone loves a discount! Participating in the

Members F1RST Discount Program allows

Greece Chamber members to offer exclusive

discounts to one another. It is FREE to participate

in this program!

Call Terry Hogan at 585-227-7272 for details.

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New Members APPAREL CAPS Teamwear, Inc. Michael Capuano, President 40 Grace Street, Suite G Rochester, NY 14612

(585) 663-1750 Fax: (585) 663-0690 www.capsteamwear.com

BREAD DELIVERY Timmy Adkins Timmy Adkins 393 Raines Park Rochester, NY 14613

(585) 719-6735

CONTRACTORS T. Cassidy General Contracting

Timothy Cassidy, Owner 89 Thistlewood Lane

Spencerport, NY 14559 (585) 781-0427

MEDICAL Plastic Cosmetic Restorative Surgery

Natasha Derenzo 2640 Ridgeway Avenue

Rochester, NY 14626

(585) 225-0680 Fax: (585) 225-1324

PHARMACIES Walgreens, Inc. – Long Pond Michelle Josephson, Store Manager 665 Long Pond Road Rochester, NY 14612

(585) 210-4701 Fax: (585) 210-4707

www.walgreens.com

PHARMACIES Walgreens, Inc. – Mt. Read Timothy Dickinson, Store Manager 3535 Mt. Read Boulevard Rochester, NY 14616

(585) 360-1500 Fax: (585) 360-1506 www.walgreens.com

RETAIL SALES The Stereo Shop Christopher Brent, Owner 2613 West Ridge Road Rochester, NY 14626

(585) 227-1910 Fax: (585) 227-0165

RETAIL SALES

Fleet Feet Sports Rochester

Ellen Brenner, CFO/VP 2524 Ridgeway Avenue

Canal Commons Rochester, NY 14626

(585) 697-3338 Fax: (585) 697-2893 www.fleetfeetrochester.com

WINDOWS – SALES & SERVICE Curtain Call Installations Ralph Gentile, Owner 162 Willowood Drive Greece, NY 14612

(585) 723-0200

* As of October 17, 2011

RENEWING MEMBERS...THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Abel Brass Clinic Accounting For Small Businesses, Inc. Adam Granger Interior Painting Allwright's School of Driving American Red Cross Avi Nardia Kapap Academy Barb's Daycare Blankfield's Countertop Concepts Burgess, DiRaddo, Nier & Case Business Admin Services, Inc. Clarkson Community Church Colony Dry Cleaners Creature Comfort Pet Sitters, Inc.

Curtain Call Installations

David Gratzer, C.I.C.T.

DeYoung and Associates

Edward Jones Investments - Diane Hennekey

EFP Rotenberg, LLP

Filter 81 Comics

Financial Architects Mass Mutual

Fuccillo Kia of Greece

Golden Touch Barber Shop

Great Lakes Financial Networks

Greece Central School District

Hamilton Manor Nursing Home

HydroJet Power Washing

KASB, Inc.

Key Bank of New York

Lollypop Farm, Humane Society of Greater Rochester

Media-Wright

Millennium Printing & Graphics

Monroe Ambulance

Monroe Painting

NAB Trucking

Next Steps Forward

Pace Window & Door Corp.

PCknight Virtual Assistant

Rapid Dry

Rockcastle Florist

Shuey Associates

Unity HealthCall

* As of October 7, 2011

Greece Chamber

Annual Holiday

Party

Thursday

December 15th, 2011

Rochester Marriott

Airport Hotel

5:30pm—7:30pm

Event sponsored by: Rochester Marriott Airport Hotel, Courtyard Marriott Rochester

West and Residence Inn Marriott Rochester West

More details coming soon!

MEMBER TESTIMONIAL

I enjoy the networking lunches because it provides a very effective and efficient way to

meet and get to know a number of prospects. Also, helps keep me sharp and focused on an

effective "elevator" speech. -Mike Masiello, Masiello & Associates

Caring for Cats Veterinary Hospital—

Pictured to the left: Dr. Betsy Arnold with one

of her 2 month old

Siamese Kittens

Chamber News

Page 9

Congratulations Finalists!

Non-profit News Where Everybody Meets

For Sunday Football...

If you are a football fan, TC Hooligan’s just might be a place you want to be on Sundays during football season. Located right in The Mall at Greece Ridge, TC Hooligans offers the opportunity to catch any football game. And with their 40+ TVs, there isn’t a bad seat in the house. They open every Sunday at noon and from 1:30pm—

8:00pm, it is solid football fans enjoying the game and taking advantage of great food and drink specials.

TC Hooligan’s offers menu items that will please just about everyone: A large selection of appetizers &

specialty salads, wraps, paninis, quesadillas, gourmet sandwiches, melts, pizza, platters, burgers, chicken, and

more. If you are looking to make game day a family outing, be sure to check out the Little Hooligans menu

for little ones!

Visit TC Hooligans on the Internet at www.TCHooligans.com for complete menus, their

calendar of events and more! -Terry Hogan, Director of Marketing & Communications

Entertainment: Pick of the Month

If you are looking for volunteer opportunities, Greece Volunteer Ambulance might just be what you are looking for. GVA has been serving the community for the past 50 years. Volunteer opportunities are available for drivers, EMTs and paramedics (ALS Techs). 16 volunteer hours per month are required of drivers and EMTs and 24 volunteer hours per month are required of ALS Techs. The organization welcomes those with experience and will provide training for people interested that have no medical experience. The GVA Auxiliary, formed in 1990, supports the mission of GVA. Auxiliary members: assist with administration and clerical tasks, maintain the loan closet, repair equipment, teach First Aid and CPR, take vehicles for maintenance, serve refreshments at meetings, march in parades, participate in social functions, and support the corps any way it can. Duty hours are flexible and can be worked day or night. GVA provides uniforms, equipment, ongoing education, and field experience. If you are interested in a volunteer position in the medical field, call Greece Volunteer Ambulance at 585-227-2073 or visit www.GreeceAmbulance.com. -Terry Hogan, Director of Marketing & Communications

Become a Volunteer

at Greece Volunteer

Ambulance!

Small Business of the Year Finalists Microenterprise of the Year Finalists

Nacca & Capizzi Certified Public Accountants, LLP

Pictured to left, left to right: Joseph R. Nacca, Lisa M. Capizzi, &

Anthony DelVecchio

Solutions Studio & Spa—pictured above, Left to Right: Jackie

LeTourneau, Judy Fridd and Jennifer Grim

Ridgeway Sunoco—Pictured

left to Right: Tom & Antoinette

Fusilli

Sanger Family

Dental—Pictured to

the left: Keith M. Sanger D.D.S.

The Victors

Gymnastics, Inc.—

Pictured to the left: Michael Mordenga

Presenting Sponsor:

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Calendar of Events

Reservations are requested for all Chamber luncheons & events; call 227-7272 to make reservations. All committee meetings and training sessions, unless otherwise noted, will take place in the Greece Chamber’s Conference Room at 2496 West Ridge Road, Suite 202. If you are interested in one of our many active

committees or you would like to gain more exposure for your business, please call us at the Chamber.

November 11/4, Friday – Small Business of the Year Award Luncheon ~ 11:45am to 1:30pm ~ Rochester Marriott Airport Hotel, 1890 West Ridge Road ~ Presenting Sponsor: Genesee Regional Bank ~ Media Sponsor: Democrat & Chronicle 11/6, Sunday – Race on the Ridge 5k, Presented by Bryant & Stratton College, 8:00am Start Time at the Mall at Greece Ridge ~ Contact the Greece Chamber for registration information 11/10, Thursday – Dewey Avenue Business Development Sub-Committee Meeting at 7:30am at Chatfield Engineers, 2800 Dewey Avenue 11/10, Thursday – Health Insurance Open Enrollment ~ 2:00pm to 6:00pm (By appointment only) ~ Greece Chamber Conference Room, Suite 202 ~ Contact Chris Sortino at the Greece Chamber to schedule your appointment 11/15, Tuesday - Board of Directors meeting at 7:30am

11/16, Wednesday – Ambassadors meeting at 8:00am

11/17, Thursday – Power Networking Luncheon ~ 11:45am to 1:15pm ~ Ridgemont Country Club, 3717 West Ridge Road ~ Registration and lunch at 11:45am ~ Power Networking begins promptly at 12:15pm 11/18, Friday – Leadership Greece Class Day

11/29, Tuesday—Small Business Success Series Seminar ~ The

Power of Teamwork: Building Great Teams, Presented by Paul Chatfield, Chatfield Engineers, PC ~ 7:30am—9:00am ~ Greece Chamber Conference Room ~ Presenting Sponsor: Bryant & Stratton College December 12/2, Friday - First Friday Networking ~ 7:30am to 8:30am, hosted by Verizon Wireless and BJ’s Wholesale Club, 300 Bellwood Drive, Greece 12/6, Tuesday – Canal Committee meeting at 8:00am

12/8, Thursday – Dewey Avenue Business Roundtable Meeting at 7:30am at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 4115 Dewey Avenue 12/9, Friday – Leadership Greece Class Day

12/16, Friday – SuccessLink: Learn to Network with Fellow Greece Chamber Members ~ 8:00am to 9:00am, Greece Chamber Conference Room, Suite 202 12/20, Tuesday - Board of Directors meeting at 7:30am

12/22, Thursday – Eggs & Issues Networking Breakfast, 7:30am to 8:30am, Red Fedele’s Brook House Restaurant, 920 Elm Ridge Center Drive ~ Guest Speaker: Greece Town Supervisor John Auberger ~ Register online or contact the Chamber office for more details

Safe Eating

This Thanksgiving!

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Cont from below— “Greece Innovators” process of describing our business model and refocusing on the core principles which drive us. Thank you for the recognition.” “Our firm is very proud to be nominated by the committee and we are excited to be selected as one of the three finalists for the 2011 Small Business of the Year Award,” remarks Lisa M. Capizzi CPA and partner at Nacca & Capizzi Certified Public Accountants LLP. “We realize there are many distinguished businesses in the Town and it is an honor to be recognized. Joe Nacca, our founding partner, began his practice in Greece in 1979, renting space on West Ridge Road. Due to the growth of our practice over a 20 year period, the time was right for us to expand our office. It was important to continue to make the Town of Greece our “home” and we built our new office on Ridgeway Avenue in 1999. Our firm and many of the nominees provide s e r v i c e s t o r e s i d e n t s throughout Monroe County and Western New York. The recognition by the Chamber is a proud display of what Greece has to offer”

“On behalf of the dedicated staff at Victor Gymnastics, we are excited and honored to be selected as a finalist for the second consecutive year,” remarks Michael Mordenga, President & owner of The Victor’s Gymnastics, Inc. Congratulations to all businesses who were recognized and participated in the award process. We wish the best to all of this year’s finalists.” “With all the businesses in Greece, we are honored to be chosen as one of the three finalists,” says Judy Fridd, partner at Solutions Studio and Spa. “It’s wonderful to know that the community has recognized us for the third year in a row for this prestigious award.” You can find photos of the three 2011 Small Business of the Year award finalists and the three 2011 Microenterprise award finalists on page 9. The winner will be announced at a prestigious luncheon on Friday, November 4th, 2011 at the Rochester Marriott Airport Hotel, located at 1890 West Ridge Road in the town of Greece. Reservations can be made by visiting www.GreeceChamber.org or by calling the Chamber office at 585-227-7272. Proud sponsors of this event are: Presenting sponsor: Genesee Regional Bank and Media sponsor: Democrat & Chronicle. A special thanks to our sponsors and a big congratulations to all of our finalists. Thank you for contributing so much to our wonderful community!-Terry Hogan, Director of Marketing & Communications

Food Safety B y f o l l o w i n g t h e s e s i m p l e f o o d s a f e t y

g u i d e l i n e s , y o u c a n p r e p a r e y o u r m e a l s p r o p e r l y a n d e n s u r e t h a t y o u a n d y o u r g u e s t s s a f e l y

e n j o y e v e r y b i t e .

Turkey Safety Tips:Turkey Safety Tips:Turkey Safety Tips:Turkey Safety Tips: • Thawed turkey may be kept in the refrigerator up to 4 days before cooking.

• Use paper towels, not cloth, to wipe off turkey and clean up juices.

Combine stuffing ingredients and stuff turkey just

before roasting, not the night before.

Food Safety Tips:Food Safety Tips:Food Safety Tips:Food Safety Tips: • Keep cold food below 40 degrees and hot food above 140 degrees.

• Thaw your frozen meat on a tray in the refrigerator or in cold water with the breast side facing down. Once thawed, prevent uncooked juices from dripping onto other foods in the refrigerator by placing packaged meats on a separate tray or in a sealed dish.

• Cook fresh meat as soon as possible, but no later than the Use-By date on the package. Fully cooking meat destroys bacteria that could cause food-borne illness.

• Store raw meats away from the cooked meats, as well as away from fresh fruit and vegetables, to prevent cross contamination from occurring.

• Store cooked meats in the refrigerator as soon as your meal is over. The maximum time limit for keeping cooked meat at room temperature is 2 hours.

• When transporting cooked meat from your home to a party or another location, remember to keep it cold in a cooler or similar vehicle.

• Experts recommend using two cutting boards, one strictly to cut raw meats and the other for vegetables and cooked foods. Cutting boards should be washed thoroughly in hot, soapy water after each use and allowed to air dry or be dried with clean paper towels.

• Wash hands, work surfaces, and utensils touched by raw meat and its juices with hot, soapy water.

• Use a meat thermometer to determine turkey’s doneness. If you don’t have a meat thermometer to measure the internal temperature of the stuffing in the turkey, the stuffing should be cooked separately.

• Use cooking methods that allow the turkey to reach an internal temperature of 140 degrees in less than 4 hours and a final temperature of 180 degrees in the thigh. If stuffed, the stuffing should reach 165 degrees. Avoid using a low roasting temperature or partial cooking method.

• Store turkey, stuffing, gravy, broth, and other leftover cooked foods in separate containers in the refrigerator within 2 hours of cooking. Remove turkey from bones before storing.

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3) Community involvement 4) Customer service and 5) Entrepreneurship. Each of the six final-ists is very excited about the community recognition they are receiving and waiting patiently for the winner to be announced at the special luncheon in November. “I am honored that the com-munity has recognized my profession and practice as one that really stands out and makes a difference in the lives of many people,” remarks Dr. Betsy Arnold, owner of Caring for Cats Vet-erinary Hospital. “Being selected as a finalist for this prestigious award is humbling. I am very proud of this accomplishment.” “We were elated and at the same time overwhelmed. Being a part of such a talented group of businesses is humbling,” comments Tom & Antoinette Fusilli, owners of Ridgeway Sunoco.

“When I heard we were a finalist for the 1st annual Greece Microenterprise of the Year award, I was honored and excited,” says Keith M. Sanger D.D.S. “I enjoyed the Cont in next column

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