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Introducing...

...a unique Sponsorship Program

We’re making it easier than ever to be ENGAGED with your Greece Chamber of Commerce! The Chamber Champions program will allow you to write one check for all your sponsorships, advertising and event attendance each year! Plan ahead! Make life easier for your bookkeeper! Support the Chamber!

Be a Chamber Champion!

Level You Pay Value You Receive Platinum $10,000 $20,330 Gold $5,000 $11,045 Silver $2,500 $5,625 Bronze $1,250 $2,980 Copper $625 $1,440

One Check,

Many Benefits! Sponsorships

Events

Promotion

Advertising

Web Advertising

Training

Amenities

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Succeed.

2013 Member’s Guide

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From the Chamber...

Dear Fellow Chamber Members, Welcome to the 2013 year for the Greece Chamber of Commerce! We are proud to report that last year was the strongest year ever for the Chamber in terms of our membership...we ended the year with 791 members! Your Greece Chamber is working hard during this time to ensure that the programs and benefits we are bringing to you have real value. We are in the final year of our three-year strategic plan and continuing to work hard at carrying it out. In February, we added a new Signature Event – Greece Health Fair. It joins our other successful Signature Events – Community Awards, Race on the Ridge, Taste of the Town and Small Business of the Year – as highlights on the annual Chamber calendar. Watch for many more exciting benefits and programs unfolding over the course of the next year. Now, more than ever before, we thank you for your continued investment in the Greece Chamber of Commerce.

Paul R. Chatfield, P.E. Chairman, Board of Directors President, Chatfield Engineers P.C.

Jodie A. Perry, IOM President & CEO

The mission of the Greece Chamber of Commerce is

to enhance the business and economic

vitality of the Greece

community.

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Greece Chamber Charitable Foundation Greece Chamber Charitable Foundation Greece Chamber Charitable Foundation Greece Chamber Charitable Foundation — Chair: Kyle Van Putte The Greece Chamber Charitable Foundation is a sister organization of the Greece Chamber. It is a 501c3 classified charity with a mission of encouraging economic development in the Greece area. They give matching grants for training programs for businesses as well as sponsoring educational related training and events. GCCF also sponsors the Annual Race on the Ridge 5K as well as our Young Entrepreneurs Academy. For more information, call Jodie Perry at the Chamber office.

Participate!

Participate!

Participate!

Participate!

Community Development Committees

Dewey Avenue Business Roundtable — 2nd Thursday, 8am, Bi-Monthly Chair: Paul Chatfield Puts the Dewey Avenue businesses in touch with community leaders to help revitalize this important business district. Outdoors— 1st Tuesday, 8am, Monthly Co-Chairs: Dave Pandina & Todd Schirmer Hosts Outdoors-related events. Their goal is to raise awareness about all of the outdoor opportunities in the Town of Greece including waterways, trails and parks.

Success Story….

Being active in the Greece Chamber has enabled me to meet many other

professionals that offer expertise in their field. I have personally been able to

call upon businesses referred to me from the Greece Chamber networking events

when needed. Don’t hesitate to become an active member as the rewards are

great!! -- Debi Kirkey, Manager, Mill Landing


Committees & Task Forces

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Chamber Business Committee Ambassadors — 4th Thursday, 8am, Monthly Chair: Barbara Giancursio Welcomes new members, assists with networking events

Program Committees

Community Awards — Tuesday afternoons, Dec—April Chair: Wendy Rockcastle Solicits nominations, selects award winners, event preparation

Health Fair -- 2nd Thursday, 1pm, Aug—Feb Chair: TBA Assists in planning the event, soliciting vendors & sponsors

Race on the Ridge 5K — 2nd Wednesday, 8am, Feb—Nov Chair: Anne Loria Plans 5K Charitable Run/Walk to benefit local charities

Small Business Awards — May—Nov Chair: James Cummings III Solicits nominations, selects winners, helps with event preparation

Taste of the Town— Tuesday afternoons, Jan—Sept Chair: Laura Bennett Assists in planning the event, soliciting vendors & sponsors

Youth Hall of Fame — periodically, Oct—May Co-Chairs: Ralph DeStephano & Rhett VanScoter Hosts the annual Youth Hall of Fame awards

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Member’s Guide Table of Contents

Networking Events……………..…..Page 4-5

Bottom Line Benefits……...………...Page 6-7

Insurance…………………………..Page 8

Professional Development…………Page 9

Group Travel……………………...Page 10-11

Promotional Opportunities……..…..Page 12-13

Sponsorship Possibilities………..…..Page 14-15

Signature Programs……...……..….Page 16-17

Committees & Task Forces……....….Page 18-19

Chamber Champions….…………....Page 20

2012-13 Chamber Board of Directors & Staff Officers: Chairman, Board of Directors Paul Chatfield Chatfield Engineers, P.C.

Vice-Chair Del Smith Delbert J. Smith, CPA

Secretary Chrissy Andrews Northwest Family YMCA

Treasurer Brian Ward Ward & Schmerbeck, P.C.

Immediate Past Chair Albert Meilutis Metro Mattress

Member At-Large Donald B. Felter, Jr. Unity Health System

Board Members: Patricia Anthony, Town of Greece Laura Bennett, Rochester Marriott Airport Hotel Cheryl Ann Bilski, Functional Interiors James J. Cummings III, Cummings Law Office, PLLC Russell Herman, Pet$aver Healthy Pet Superstore Scott Hoot, Greece Central School District Chris Lohrmann, Sam’s Club Kirk Morris, Greece Town Board, 4th Ward Sharon Quataert, Keller Williams Realty Wendy Jones-Rockcastle, Rockcastle Florist Todd Schirmer, Northwest Savings Bank Michael West, West Fire Systems, Inc.

Staff: Jodie A. Perry, IOM, President/CEO Sue Edgett, Director of Member Services & Events Terry Hogan, Director of Marketing & Communications Chris Sortino, Director of Member Benefits & Finance Paula Guck, Membership Development Manager Rae Shults, Office Manager

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To maximize the benefits of the programs, events & services provided by the Chamber, an icon has been developed for:

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Greece Chamber of Commerce ● 2402 West Ridge Road ● Greece, NY 14626 (585) 227-7272 ● Fax (585) 227-7275 ● www.GreeceChamber.org


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Networking Events

Networking Luncheons & Annual Meeting: Held bi-monthly, our networking luncheons are an excellent way to make new contacts and hear dynamic speakers. Our Annual Meeting & Luncheon (June) gives you an overview of the Chamber’s plans for the next 12 months. Make sure you always bring your business cards!

Eggs & Issues Legislative Breakfasts: Scheduled 5 times per year, these hour-long breakfasts provide Members the opportunity to hear from our local governmental leaders on issues important to their business. Eggs & Issues Breakfasts are held at The Brook House Restaurant and feature a full buffet breakfast!

First Friday Networking Breakfasts: Our wildly popular First Friday events run from 7:30am-8:30am at rotating locations in the area and give you a chance to spread the word about your business in a relaxed and informal setting. There is no cost to attend this networking breakfast. Bring plenty of business cards!

Member Mixers & Holiday Party: Kick back after work at our evening networking series. Member Mixers are held at rotating locations with refreshments provided. Join us in December at the Greece Marriott for our annual Holiday Party. 100% of the proceeds of the Holiday Party benefit local charities.


Small Business Awards: Launched in November 2009, this annual new award program recognizes the top small businesses in the Town of Greece. Finalists and winners are chosen based upon several criteria including entrepreneurship, financial performance, employee benefits and creativity in the face of adversity. In addition to recognizing a Small Business of the Year, we also award a Microenterprise of the Year. Call Sue Edgett to learn more about nominating a deserving business.

Race on the Ridge 5K Run/Walk: Launched in November 2008 upon the completion of West Ridge Road reconstruction, this has grown into a fun, family-friendly charitable event. The 5K follows a flat and fast course around The Mall at Greece Ridge. Each year the proceeds benefit a local charity as well as our own Greece Chamber Charitable Foundation. Since 2008, we have raised over $40,000 for the local community. Call Sue Edgett to learn how you can be involved in the 2013 event!

Greece Health Fair: In February 2013, the Chamber created a wonderful new activity called the Greece Health Fair. Held at the Town’s Community & Senior Center it gives health and wellness vendors a chance to market their company to hundreds of attendees. In our first year we had 40 vendors and between 350-400 attendees. Call Chris Sortino to inquire about how to be part of the 2014 event!


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Signature Programs

Community Awards Banquet: Every April for over twenty years, the Chamber has honored local individuals for outstanding achievement and businesses who have new buildings that add to the aesthetics of the town. Join us for our flagship event to celebrate Greece’s best & brightest people and businesses. You may also nominate deserving people. Contact Sue Edgett to get more information on this great annual event.

Taste of the Town: Launched in August 2011, this new annual program gives our area restaurants and caterers a chance to show off their delicious goodies to hundreds of attendees. Held in conjunction with the Town of Greece, attendees have a chance to sample food and drinks from over 25+ local vendors as well as enjoy a relaxing afternoon of entertainment. Contact Sue Edgett for more information.

Enjoy!Enjoy!Enjoy!Enjoy!

Young Entrepreneurs Academy: This innovative new program teaches high school students in Greece, Hilton and Spencerport how to start and run their own business...by actually doing that! Opportunities abound for volunteers from Mentors, Guest Speakers, Field Trip Hosts, Investors and more. Contact Jodie Perry to get involved.


Network!

Network!

Network!

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Ribbon Cuttings, Groundbreakings & Open

Houses: Help us celebrate new business openings in Greece

and the accomplishments of long-standing Members. Welcome fellow Members and take advantage of an excellent opportunity to enlarge your circle of contacts.

Multi-Chamber Events: The Greece Chamber joins with other local Chambers of Commerce to host networking and training events. The Mega Mixer (May) regularly draws 300+ attendees. Each fall, we participate in a joint mixer with the Westside Chambers of Commerce.

Facebook: Now we offer you the opportunity to network without leaving your office. Join us online on Facebook and start connecting with your fellow members -- and the community!

And More…. More networking opportunities can be found on

these pages: 10, 11, 12, 14 - 19. Look for this symbol:

Success Story….

The Greece Youth Hall of Fame is one of the highlights of my year. I enjoy being part of the Greece

Community that comes together to recognize these students for their outstanding

accomplishments. Without fail, these students inspire me every year.

-- Rhett VanScoter, Owner, VanScoter Insurance Agency

Business Referral Network (BRN): Join this dedicated leads group to gain new contacts for your business. The group will meet regularly to pass leads to each other; limited to one business per category. Call Terry Hogan for more info.


Long Term Care Insurance: Chamber Members and their families can purchase John Hancock LTCI policies at a 5% discount. Call Susan Suben at (800) 422-2655.

Credit Card Processing Discount: To get a competitively discounted credit card processing rate available only for Chamber Members, call PPC, (585) 249-0110.

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Bottom Line Benefits

Payroll Processing Discount: Businesses of all sizes can save time & money on payroll processing & related services. Call Andy Gray at USA Payroll, (585) 427-2010.

Office Supplies Discount: Participants will save an average of 10-15% over regular retail prices and receive free shipping on orders over $50. Visit our website today to sign up!

ec Stay Well: Help your employees save on their health care costs with this unique tele-medicine product. You don’t have to provide health insurance to use this! Call Chris Sortino for more info.

Business Checks: Save money on your next order of business checks and forms. Call Ken Pamatat at American Business Checks at (585) 727-2330.

Employee Handbook Discount: Tired of trying to keep your employee handbook up to date? Call Andy Gray at USA Payroll, (585) 427-2010 to get a discounted rate on a new one.


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Success Story…. Greece Chamber events provide an excellent return

on my marketing dollar investment – they are always well-publicized, well-attended, and efficiently run. GRB gets recognition, good networking

opportunities, and the chance to support the Greece community. A win-win for GRB and the Chamber! --

Kate Turner Jacus, Marketing Manager, GRB

Networking Event Sponsorships: These sponsorships are an excellent and cost-effective way for your business to gain attention at our networking events. • Eggs & Issues Legislative Breakfasts Event Sponsor—$200 - 6 offered per year • First Friday Networking Breakfasts Event Host—Cost of food & beverages - 12 per year • Member Mixers Event Host—Cost of food & beverages - 4 per year • Networking Luncheons Event Sponsor—$200 - 6 offered per year

Signature Program Sponsorships: These are our signature programs & events. Being a sponsor at any level will help brand your business as a strong community player. • Civic Awards Banquet Sponsor Level Range $200—$1,200 • Leadership Greece Day Sponsor $300—8 per year • Race on the Ridge 5K Sponsor Level Range $50—$2,500 • Small Business of the Year Award Sponsor Level Range $75—$300 • Taste of the Town Sponsor Level Range $100-$2,000 • Health Fair Sponsor Level Range $50 - $500 • Business Showcase Sponsor Level Range: TBA


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! Sponsorship Possibilities

If you are looking for a great way to help brand your business in our community, you will want to know more about our sponsorships. Call Sue Edgett at (585) 227-7272 for more information on what is involved in becoming a sponsor for any of these items.

Exclusive Presenting Sponsorships: These sponsorships are an excellent way for your business to be positively branded with our organization & a successful program/event. • Leadership Greece Presenting Sponsorship—$2,500 • Race on the Ridge 5K Presenting Sponsorship—$3,500 • Small Business of the Year Award Presenting Sponsorship—$2,500 Media Sponsorship—$1,500 • Small Business Success Training Series Presenting Sponsorship—$1,000 • Taste of the Town Presenting Sponsorship—$3,500 • Health Fair Presenting Sponsorship—$3,500 • Business Showcase Presenting Sponsorship—$3,500

Publication Sponsorships: SuccessLink Journal Issue Sponsor - Receive a 1/2 page full-color ad on the back of the mailer and a link to your website in our event email blasts for that issue. Call Terry Hogan to reserve your spot today. Issue Sponsor - $325


Members F1RST Discount: Our Members F1RST program has a two-fold benefit. Receive a special discount on items purchased from fellow members. You can also use this opportunity to promote your own business by offering a discount of your own!

Conference Room Rental: We have a great location to hold an off-site staff meeting, retreat or sales meeting. Our conference room is available for rental to members at a discounted rate. There are multiple room set up options as well as an LCD projector, DVD/VHS player, stereo system, overhead projector, whiteboard and podium.

Savings!Savings!Savings!Savings!

Success Story…

Being a member of the Greece Chamber of Commerce makes sense for my business because I am able to

meet and build relationships with other Greece Chamber of Commerce members and prospective

members. It provides the opportunity to introduce my company, Legal Shield, and our services to them and to learn about the services and products they offer.

-- Pam Morgan, Legal Shield

Notary Service: We have a NYS Certified Notary on staff and Members are welcome to use this service for no additional charge.

Bulk Mail Stamp: Send mail to your own mailing list at discounted postal rates by using our bulk mail stamp. Mailings must contain at least 200 like pieces to qualify. Other rules apply; call Terry Hogan to find out more!

Constant Contact Discount: You can save money on their services by signing up through the Chamber. Use this to send bulk emails to your client list & more!


Health, Dental & Vision Insurance: Our most popular services are our health, vision & dental insurance plans. The Greece Chamber Benefit Partners is a fully licensed health insurance broker and offers a full variety of community- rated health plans for local sole proprietors and small businesses. We currently carry products from Excellus Blue Cross/Blue Shield, MVP Health Care and Guardian. Please be aware that the insurance companies require that you show appropriate paperwork to qualify your business. Call Chris Sortino at (585) 227-7272 for more information.

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Health, Dental & Vision Insurance


Success Story….

Being a member of the Greece Chamber is very rewarding in helping our business create lasting

relationships with other local businesses, along with rewarding us with the 2011 Small Business of

theYear Award. We are honored and grateful for their presence in our community."

-- Jennifer Grimm, Co-Owner, Solutions Studio & Spa

Community Guide: Our annual Community Guide is distributed to over 15,000 households and provides you with a great opportunity to advertise your business. Ads come in multiple sizes and are all full color. The Guide is published every summer. Call Terry Hogan for more info.

Hot Deals & Job Postings: Are you having a special sale? Do you have a package you are trying to promote? List it on our “Hot Deals” page and promote it on our website at no cost. Also, list job openings you may have for free on www.greecechamber.org. Call Sue Edgett for more info.

And More…. More promotional opportunities can be found

on these pages: 4, 5, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18. Look for this symbol:

Online Directory & Advertising: Your business is listed on www.GreeceChamber.org where we average 2,700+ unique visitors per month. Our searchable directory lets you add a business description, directions, hours of operation & key search words. Advertising on the website is available, to gain more notice. Call Terry Hogan for more info.

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Announce!

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Member Mailing Labels: Every member is entitled to one FREE set of mailing labels for their fellow Chamber Members. After that, we offer them for sale at a discounted rate. Use them to mail your promotional piece to your fellow members. Call Terry Hogan to get your set of labels.


Promotional Opportunities

Business Showcase: Currently held every fall, our Business Showcase gives you the opportunity to promote your products & services to the general public. It’s an ideal way for businesses and non-profits to raise their profile in the community and gain leads. Call Terry Hogan for more information.

Promotional Mailers: Reach roughly 800 business contacts for just pennies a person. Bring us the copies (or we can print them for you) and we’ll insert them in our monthly newsletter mailing, saving you time & money. Call Terry Hogan today to take advantage, limited to 5 non-competing businesses per month!

Member Notes Email Blasts: Promote your business, event or sale to over 800 Chamber contacts via our email blast! Every member receives their first one free. Call Terry Hogan to take advantage of this!

SOHO Tradeshow Participation: Join the Greece Chamber in our booth at the SOHO (Small Office Home Office) Tradeshow. Members come as our guests and promote their business while helping promote the Chamber. Call Sue Edgett for more information.

Member Spotlight Articles: Our spotlight articles are published monthly in our newsletter, SuccessLink Journal, which is mailed directly to our 750+ members. Take advantage of this FREE benefit to promote your business. Call Terry Hogan for more information.

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Professional Development

Leadership Greece: Launched in September 2009, this innovative 9-month program provides a mix of leadership development training with community familiarization and is perfect for new, established or emerging leaders. Community topics covered include government, health & social services, education and more. The leadership module is based upon the best-selling book, The Leadership Challenge. The classes launch each September.

Small Business Success Series: These 90-minute sessions will help you to walk away with a few new tools to use. Held the 4th Tuesday each month from 7:30-9:00am, we alternate between two training tracks: Tech Tuesday and Professional Development.

Tech Tuesday Series: These classes address all aspects of technology and how to harness it more efficiently.

Professional Development: Our Professional Development Track tackles everything from leadership to sales.

Small Business Counseling: The Greece Chamber of Commerce has partnered with SCORE and the Small Business Development Center to offer free and low-cost small business counseling services. They can cover a variety of topics from business planning & expansion to cash flow management. Call today to set up an appointment in our office.

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Explore!

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Group Travel Opportunities

Group Travel Opportunities: In 2009, the Chamber began offering discounted group travel opportunities to our members & the general public. In the past, we have offered trips to locales such as Egypt, China, Iceland, Spain & India. You have the opportunity to set up meetings to help grow your business during the trip or you can sit back and enjoy a relaxing experience! Our 2013 destinations were recently announced. Call Chris Sortino for more information on these or other upcoming travel opportunities.

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South AfricaSouth AfricaSouth AfricaSouth Africa October 10 - 22, 2013 $4,999 per person 13 days * 21 Meals See the glories of South Africa on this comprehensive tour. Start in Johannesburg, travel to Kruger National Park for a safari game drive and then visit the coast along Port Elizabeth, Knysna and Cape Town.


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CruiseCruiseCruiseCruise April 23 - May 4, 2013 Call for pricing!

Cruise the waterways of Holland & Belgium and take in the natural beauty of the spring tulip blooms and the windmills. You’ll see that and much more on this wonderful river cruise.

Discover IrelandDiscover IrelandDiscover IrelandDiscover Ireland October 28 - November 5, 2013

$2,949– Members $2,999 - Non Members

9 Days * 11 Meals

Discover the lush beauty of the Emerald Isle. Starting in Dublin, we’ll travel around the island to see sights in Limerick, Killarney, Blarney, the Ring of Kerry, Galway, the Cliffs of Moher and more. Includes a one-night castle stay!

A Note from Jodie….

I never thought that working for a local Chamber would give me an opportunity to

see the world. Chamber travel is still a fairly new concept in the industry but is

quickly growing. I’ve escorted four of our sixteen trips (China, Egypt, Iceland, Prague) and have had some wonderful adventures. I’ve walked the Great Wall, sailed the Nile River, touched an Icelandic glacier and walked the cobblestone streets of the Prague Castle. Along the way I’ve met some fabulous people, tasted

exotic dishes and learned more about the countries we always read about. The trips are designed to give you a top notch experience at a very

reasonable cost! I hope you’ll join us on one of our upcoming adventures!

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