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What’s Inside…

President’s Message Page 2 Online Chamber U

Breakfast & Business Page 3

Member News Page 4

Ribbon Cuttings Page 5 Membership Benefit of the

Month Good Luck, Becky!

Golf Tournament Page 6 Driver Improvement Course

Economic Page 7 Development News

Welcome New Members!

ATHENA Page 8

Mixer Invite Page 9

Insert s Page 10 - 12

Anniversary Members Page 13 Upcoming Chamber Events Business Intelligence Report Driver Improvement Course Member Renewals

Chamber Meetings Page 14 Picture Find Job Postings

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Powerful Visibility

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People on our website have already made an important decision; they are looking for a business right here in our area.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chairperson

Paul Griswold -- Finger Lakes Technologies Group, Inc.

1st Vice Chair Lauren Kolb - Genesee Valley Trust

2nd Vice Chair

Andy Griffith – RE/MAX Properties

Treasurer Tom Walter --Bonn Dioguardi & Ray, LLP

Immediate Past Chairperson Jodee Case Rizzo - Canandaigua National Bank

Randy Farnsworth -- Randall Farnsworth Auto Group

BOARD Chris Burns The Inn on the Lake

Donald Cheney Cheney & Blair, LLP

Richard Cutri Just Right Carbines

Jeff Friend Lyons National Bank

Christopher Hubler CIG Insurance Agency

Kurt Koczent Thompson Health

Lindsay Morrow Canandaigua National Bank & Trust

Joseph Nairn Finger Lakes Community College

Brian Nolan Canandaigua City School District

Salvatore Pitti The PItti Group Wealth Advisors

Sean Socha Finger Lakes Technologies Group, Inc.

Terry Wolcott Constellation Brands

CHAMBER STAFF

Alison Grems - ext. 206 President/CEO

Elisha Everson - ext. 203 Manager of Communications & Events

Thomas Lyon - ext. 208 Economic Development Specialist

Kelly Rotter - ext. 205 Executive Assistant/ Operations Coordinator

Becky Simmons - ext. 202 Director of Membership & Visitor Services

Canandaigua Chamber of Commerce 113 South Main St.

Canandaigua, NY 14424

Phone: (585) 394-4400 Fax: (585) 394-4546 Website: www.CanandaiguaChamber.com

Email: chamber@CanandaiguaChamber.com

This Month’s Chamber Window Displays

Arbor Hill Grapery ◊◊◊

Massage Therapy of Canandaigua

◊◊◊ Ontario County

Historical Society

To reserve a free Main St. window for your business call

585-394-4400, ext. 205.

Check out our online Chamber University!

Sign yourself or your employees up for an online class and give them training on hundreds of topics to choose from! Everyone is so busy and

it’s hard to find time for continuous learning—which is so important. Let us help! Enjoy learning at your own pace any time of day or night!

CLICK HERE to check it out!

Where did the summer go? I guess technically there is a couple of more weeks, but the kids are heading back to school, the CMAC season is over, there are fewer boats in the water, and evenings are getting a bit cooler. I have said before that I think of September as kind of an unofficial new year. It seems that as we all get back into our regular schedules from the more relaxed days of summer there is a renewed sense of organization and planning. As we enter into the last quarter of the year, many of us are making sure that we have accomplished our work plans for this year and planning goals, objectives, and budgets for next.

As you gear up for the last quarter of the year and begin to put plans in place for 2017, I encourage you to think about your engagement with the Chamber. The Chamber team is honored to be able to serve our members needs and we enjoy getting to know and learning more about you. Your partnership with the Chamber and support of our mission is one of the keys to the success of our community and we thank you for it!

For those of you looking for additional involvement, we are always looking to add to our volunteer base. Whether you have the ability to make a short term or long term commitment, we appreciate any expertise and time that you would be willing to share. We value the time commitment of our members in our employees just as much as we do sponsorships. Please consider becoming involved or encouraging one of your employees to become involved as one of our volunteers. We have a number of committees that could use the talents of our members. If you or someone you work with is interested in participation at some level with the Chamber, please have them call the office and we can help find the right fit. I or another member of the Chamber team would be happy to sit down and discuss with you what opportunities are available and where your talents would be most valuable.

Later this month the 2017 sponsorship packet will be sent out to help with your planning for next year. I hope that you will take a few moments to review the info and see if there are ways that your business is able to support some of the Chamber activities.

Happy Fall!

Sincerely,

Alison Grems, IOM, President/CEO

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New Department of Labor Regulations

Join us for a Breakfast and Business on September 9th from 7:30-9:00am at The Inn on the Lake. The Breakfast and Business will focus on the Federal Department of Labor’s recent rulings regarding exempt and non-exempt employees. The final rule radically increases the salary threshold under which most employees will be automatically eligible for overtime pay. The current federal salary level required for exemption is $455 a week ($23,660 for a full-year employee), which was last updated in 2004, and the new exemption threshold will be $913 a week, or $47,476 per year.

In addition, the change in the salary threshold also includes an automatic adjustment every three years. The adjustment will be tied to the 40th percentile of full time salaried workers in the lowest wage region of the country (currently the Southeast).

The overtime rule leaves intact the current so-called “duties test” that determines whether or not certain employees are eligible for overtime even if they make more than the new $47,476 threshold amount. To be eligible for this exemption, an employee’s job duties must primarily involve executive, administrative, or professional duties as defined by DOL’s regulations.

Trey Clower III and Nick Herman of Paychex inc. will be doing the presentation on this important topic for you and your business.

Cost to attend the breakfast is $20.00 per person. RSVP to eeverson@canandaiguachamber.com at www.canandaiguachamber.com, or by calling the Chamber office. Reservations cancelled after September 1st will be billed.

Breakfast & Business with new FLCC President, Dr. Robert Nye

Join the Canandaigua Chamber for a Breakfast & Business event with new Finger Lakes Community College President, Dr. Robert K. Nye. The event will be a great opportunity for our members to hear from and meet FLCC’s fifth president.

Dr. Nye began at FLCC on July 1, 2016, following a distinguished military and academic career. He previously served as the Vice President for Academic Affairs at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in Lancaster, Pa., and Deputy Provost of the United States Army War College in Carlisle, Pa. In addition to his academic experience, Dr. Nye served in the U.S. Army for 30 years. He holds a doctorate in public administration from the University of Kansas.

Dr. Nye would like all of you to come ready to share your perspectives on the business climate, education and training needs, and opportunities for the college to partner with area businesses to facilitate economic growth. It will be a very interactive event and one not to be missed!

The Breakfast and Business will take place from 7:30-9:00am on Thursday, September 29th in Stage 14 (next to the café) at Finger Lakes Community College. Cost to attend is $20.00 per person. You must RSVP your attendance by Thursday, September 22nd to eeverson@canandaiguachamber.com, at www.canandaiguachamber.com, or by calling the Chamber office. Reservations cancelled after September 22nd will be billed.

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Griswold Named Finalist

Paul Griswold of Finger Lakes Technologies Group, Inc. is one of 11 executives named as finalists for the Small Business Council of Rochester’s Business Person of the Year Award. For more than 30 years, the annual awards have recognized individuals who have contributed to the growth of their companies, excelled at leadership and given back to the community. Winners are to be announced at a luncheon in Rochester on October 4.

Dr. Popelka DDS, MPH, MAGD

Receives National Award

Sandro R. Popelka, DDS, MPH, MAGD, of Lakeshore Family & Cosmetic Dentistry PCC, received the association’s Mastership Award during the AGD 2016 annual meeting, which took place July 14 to 17 in Boston, MA. The Mastership Award is the AGD’s highest honor and one of the most respected designations within the profession. To earn this award, Dr. Popelka completed 1,100 hours of dental continuing education. As a Mastership Award recipient, Dr. Popelka joins more than 2,300 active AGD Masters who have gone above and beyond the basic requirements to care

for their patient’s oral health.

FLCC Wine Earns Medals

The New York Wine and Food Classic competition honored the Finger Lakes Community College- Viticulture and Wine Technology’s 2015 Gather Dry Riesling with the Best Limited Production Wine award. All eight of the wines produced under the Gather label and entered into the competition were awarded medals. The competition is organized by the New York Wine and Grape Foundation.

PACTIV Hits Milestones

This year PACTIV celebrates its 50th anniversary of consecutive operation at the Canandaigua plant location. This August the plant also reached the one year mark (approximately 1,042,338 hours) without an OSHA recordable injury. This is the icing on the cake of the recent one million hour milestone and another EXCEPTIONAL accomplishment for PACTIV employees.

FLTG Ranked in

Top 5000

Twenty-one Rochester area firms have made Inc. magazine’s annual Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Finger Lakes Technologies Group, Inc. came in at #4,924! Click photo on right for article.

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Original Green, a fine art gallery and studio held its grand opening and ribbon cutting on September 1st. The studio, located at 335 North Main Street, will also be offering art lessons by appointment and workshops; check their website for upcoming dates.

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RIBBON CUTTING The Chamber welcomed Just Love Wellness to Main Street Canandaigua with a ribbon cutting ceremony on August 12th. Just Love Wellness is located at 185 South Main Street and is eager to “share the love” through the wellness-based products and services they offer.

Membership Benefit of the Month

The Canandaigua Chamber of Commerce offers meeting space rentals with a choice of two conference rooms for our members. Whether you need a large conference/classroom area with seating for groups up to 20 or a private, smaller room for appointments or consultations (suitable for up to 5) we will be happy to assist with your needs. Rooms are available to reserve Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Chamber conference rooms are handicap accessible, have free WIFI, and offer space for meal set up, coffee service and refrigeration. Member rates for room rental are $10/hour for the Board room and $8/hour for the small conference room (both require a 2 hour minimum). Please call the Chamber today at 585-394-4400 with any questions or to reserve a room for your next meeting!

Thank You, Becky Simmons! Canandaigua Chamber’s Director of Membership and Visitor Services, Becky Simmons, has been a joy to work with. After almost four years at the Chamber, Becky will be moving on this month to

pursue other adventures! Best Wishes, Becky!

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The 2016-2017 Canandaigua Community

Guide is here and available for

pick-up at the chamber office!

Advertisers will be receiving deliveries

and additional cases are available. Call (585) 394-4400 or stop by to

pick up the 2016-2017 Guide!

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Marine Blue, Inc.

5350 North Street, Canandaigua Phone: (585) 394-2628

Web: www.marineblueusa.com

MarineBlueUSA is your complete waterfront, dock and boat lift sales and service center. We are fully insured for all facets of service that we provide. This website will allow you to browse some of our products and view some of our

completed projects.

Just Love Wellness

185 South Main Street, Canandaigua Phone: (615) 788-8659

Web: www.facebook.com/Just-Love-Wellness-Store-1622110694767733/

At Just Love Wellness, we offer organic, non GMO juices and smoothies. We also sell organic

medicinal herbs, oils and tinctures. Our boutique offers books, clothes and specialty

items. We host weekly yoga classes as well as empowerment motivational seminars. At Just

Love Wellness our goal is that you will experience love every time you walk through our door, and that we help get you from where you

are to where you want to be.

Welcome New Members!

Simco Capital, LTD

2531 Rochester Road, Canandaigua Phone: (585) 750-3246

Web: www.simcoservices.com

Simco works with you to create a competitive employee benefits package as well as host educational meetings for your staff. Our

Property and Casualty department will review your curent business insurance and provide

guidance. Simco Capital is a local, family owned company who strives to provide superior

customer service.

Canandaigua Emergency Squad

233 North Pearl Street, Canandaigua Phone: (585)394-5860

Web: http://canandaiguaes.org

Canandaigua Emergency Squad is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit charitable community organization serving the city of Canandaigua, towns of

Canandaigua, Hopewell, and Gorham, as well as all of Ontario County, NY. As a community

based volunteer ambulance and rescue service since 1940, we provide primary ambulance

service to a 144 square mile district in the Finger Lakes region of New York State.

In 2013 City Council approved a change to city ordinance preventing commercial use or occupancy from

occurring until a zoning compliance application is received from the City Zoning Officer demonstrating that the

intended use conforms with municipal code. A new zoning permit is required if there is a change in use,

occupancy, tenant, or owner for each property. This is an important permit for those who own property or want to

start a business in Canandaigua.

In the past, some new business owners have signed leases and moved into their new building, only to find out

their business does not conform to municipal code. The goal of the ordinance is to identify nonconforming use,

before money is invested, and perhaps not delay opening while a variance is sought. At the moment, there is not a

fee associated with submitting a Zoning Compliance Application, the application is merely a clarifying step early

in the development process.

If you are a property owner or planning to expand, or you have additional general questions regarding general

zoning questions feel free to contact Thomas Lyon, Economic Development Specialist at 585-394-4400 ext. 208

or tlyon@canandaiguachamber.com.

Economic Development News

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A Canandaigua Chamber Networking Event...

AFTER HOURS MIXER

Hosted by

Gell: A Finger Lakes Creative Retreat

6581 West Hollow Rd. (County Rd. 33), Naples

DATE: Thursday, September 15, 2016

TIME: 5:00-7:00 PM

Want a little getaway for your next office

retreat? Come check the place out!

You'll be able to tour the grounds to see the

Gell House, Thoreau Cabin and stroll by the

Tree House. The mixer will take place in the

Gleason Lodge! A perfect place just off the

beaten path, just 20 minutes from the city of Canandaigua. Meet business members in the

Canandaigua community while introducing your business at a unique getaway location!

Enjoy a Retreat to the Finger Lakes fall theme, hors d'oeuvres catered by Wegmans, tastings

by Arbor Hill and Brew & Brats, and a free entry into the raffle drawing where one lucky

winner will receive a one-day business retreat certificate at the Gleason Lodge ($250 value)

donated by the host.

RSVP at least 5 days before event online or call 585-394-4400. $5 at the door.

Bring your business cards!

*Use West Hollow Rd. for GPS

*Parking: Carpooling for parking reasons is encouraged! Go straight up the driveway until reaching the paved

parking lot near the lodge. Later arrivals please park on W. Hollow Rd., and plan to walk up steep driveway wearing

walking shoes! Limited handicap parking can be accommodated at the time of making your reservation.

TO RESERVE NEWSLETTER ADVERTISING OR ISSUE SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION – CALL (585) 394-4400, EXT.205

Ad Requirements: “Camera Ready”

For quality purposes, all ads must be

Submitted on time & electronically

In jpeg, pdf or tif format

At least 300 DPI (dots per inch)

*The Chamber is not responsible for ad quality if these requirements are not met.

INSERTS: 8.5” x 11” page (PDF or JPEG) for promoting the Chamber member’s business or function $150

⅓ Page Ad: 3.5” High x 7.5” Wide $125

¼ Page Ad: 4.5” High x 3.5” Wide $ 75

⅛ Page Ad: 2” High x 3.5” Wide $ 50

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Visitors to the Canandaigua Chamber website have already made an

important decision; they are looking for a business right here in our area!

Are you reaching this targeted market? Many members realize the benefit of their membership and the value of targeting the market already

driven to the Chamber’s Online Business Directory. It is about utilizing the web and the Chamber

name to promote your business. We can help you promote your business to these targeted, potential

consumers using the Chamber’s website.

For more information contact:

Kelly Rotter

585-394-4400, ext. 205

krotter@canandaiguachamber.com Call or email Kelly for more information regarding these upgrades/opportunities and how to gain

additional, exclusive visibility in front of the Chamber website traffic.

Visit these sample enhanced sites: Goodman Enterprises Canandaigua National Bank Finger Lakes Technologies Group, Inc. Andy Griffith Team at RE/MAX Properties

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Click below to download the E-Blast Submission Form

Now taking

submissions

for the

September 13th

E-Blast!

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PLAN AHEAD –

Upcoming Chamber Events!

2016 Mixer Schedule (5:00 pm - 7:00 pm)

Gell: A Finger Lakes Creative Retreat

Thursday, September 15, 2016

Grounded By Yoga Studios Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Canandaigua National Bank & Trust

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

We’re now booking 2019 mixer hosts. If you’d like to host a mixer

in the future, contact Elisha Everson at 585-394-4400, ext. 203 for more information.

Renewing Members

Associate Members:

Judith M. Shea

Business Members:

Aldridge Realty Beacon Farm Market Campus Gate @ Finger Lakes

Canandaigua City School District Canandaigua Sailboarding Canandaigua Window Cleaning Canandaigua Yacht Club, Inc. Chesler Photography Daniel Naples & Associates, LLC Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack Glenn Reed Building & Remodeling IBA - Charlie Page Just Right Carbines Loria Nursing Service Manchester Inn

Manufacturer Rep Network, LLC New York Wine & Culinary Center Nu-Look Collision Centers, Inc. Tailored Events, LLC Vision Hyundai of Canandaigua

Young Explosives Corporation

DRIVER IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

Saturday – September 10, 2016 OR Saturday - October 15, 2016

9:00 am – 3:30 pm Finger Lakes Community College, Room #1470

Save up to 10% off your base rate of your collision and liability insurance and/or up to 4 points off your driver’s license. Classes may be retaken every 3 years for insurance discount, and every 18 months for point reduction.

Cost is $40. AAA and FLCC discounts available. Rates are subject to change. Pre-registration and payment is required by the Tuesday before the class. The Driver Improvement Program is sponsored by the Canandaigua Chamber.

Register today at the Chamber: Call 585-394-4400, ext. 205.

Click here to review the August 2016

Business Intelligence Report

Complimentary Monthly Subscription Provided to Members Only by

the Canandaigua Chamber of Commerce.

15 Years IBA – Charlie Page 5 Years Nolan’s on Canandaigua Lake 5 Years Aldridge Realty 5 Years The Hammocks at Canandaigua

Anniversary Members

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The Chamber awards one free mixer

pass to a mixer within a year to the

first two people who find the

hidden image that’s shown above.

If you found the hidden picture in this

newsletter, call in its correct placement to the

Chamber, at 585-394-4400. You must be a

member in good standing in order to play and

win. May win up to two times per year.

September 2016 2016 September 22 7:45 a.m., Board of Directors at the Chamber

September 22 3:45 p.m., Community & Government Affairs at Chamber

September 26 12:00 p.m., Economic Development Committee at Chamber

C H A M B E R M E E T I N G S

September 1 8:30 a.m., Ambassador Committee at Chamber

September 8 3:30 p.m., Board of Directors at the Chamber

September 12 4:00 P.M., ATHENA at the Chamber

September 16 7:45 a.m., Executive Committee at the Chamber

Summer Hours at the Visitor Center

Memorial Day through Columbus Day

Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Thursday

September 8th

Canandaigua Elks Club

Lodge #1844

19 Niagara Street

Republican Primary

Candidates for

New York State Senate

District # 54

will be hosting a debate

from 7 to 9 p.m.

Chamber members are invited to attend!