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Gates-Chili Chamber Upcoming Programs:

 


Ask the Experts
Financial Panel Discussion
Tuesday May 21
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Annual Awards Dinner- Tuesday, April 23, 2013... Click Here


August 19, 2013

2013 Charity Golf Event.....Click Here


 

Past Events:

 


 

 

Gates Chili Chamber March 19 Event: GRE's Claudia Burke - ComTec Solutions Sponsored

Join us for a presentation by Claudia Burke, Managing Director, Business Development at GRE (Greater Rochester Enterprise). Thank you to ComTec Solutions for sponsoring this event. Learn more about ComTec Solutions: ComTec Solutions is the IT Services firm that makes your life easier. We understand the business objectives of small to mid-sized businesses, and the timing and cost constraints that you live with everyday. We pride ourselves on our ability to understand and manage your ever-changing requirements because we care about delivering what’s best for you. That’s why we’re here.

RSVP to Mary Sperr by Friday March 16th to mary.c.sperr@gmail.com or 585-269-8193.

When
Tue, March 19, 11:30am – 1:30pm GMT-05:00
Where
Holiday Inn Airport, Divino's Restaurant, 911 Brooks Avenue, Rochester NY 14624

 

Gates Chili Chamber State of the Towns Presentation

Feb 26th


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"Ask The Expert" - January 15th lunch presentation
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Tuesday, November 20, 2012 ▪ Annual Business Meeting

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Friday, October 12, 2012 ▪ 7:30 am - 9:00 am

Meet & Greet Breakfast

Sponsored by

New York State Senator

Joseph E. Robach

Admission is Free

Gates Community Center

1605 Buffalo Road

Rochester, NY 14624

More Info




Cheryl Dinolfo -

Sept 18th Lunch - Read More


July 17 - Quaker Steak & Lube Meet & Greet After Hours

More Info


Monday, August 6 - Golf Outing and Auction Dinner


 

Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Transportation Panel Discussion

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Tuesday, April 24, 2012

27th ANNUAL COMMUNITY AWARDS

Tuesday, April 24, 2012, 6:00 - 8:30 PM (registration 5:30)

The Diplomat Banquet Center, 1 Diplomat Way.

off 1956 Lyell Ave., Rochester, NY 14606

To honor individuals and organizations who have made a significant impact

on the quality of life in the Gates and Chili Community.

Click Here For More Info

Click here to see 2012 winners

 


 

Tuesday March 20th

GUEST SPEAKER:

Monroe County Executive

Maggie Brooks

Holiday Inn Airport
Divino Restaurant
911 Brooks Avenue
Rochester, NY 14624

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

 


 

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

State of the Town Addresses

Presented by

Chili Supervisor David Dunning

and

Gates Supervisor Mark Assini

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Friday, March 9th, 2012

Chamber Breakfast Meet & Greet

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Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Annual Holiday Luncheon

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Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Annual Meeting

Guest Speaker: NYS Assemblyman Brian Kolb

Assembly Minority Leader and Representative of the

129th District in the New York State Assembly

Italian American Community Center

150 Frank DiMino Way, Rochester, NY 14624

(Off Manitou Road near Buffalo Road)

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO


 

Tuesday, October, 18, 2011

Lunch w/ Guest Speaker:
Senator George D. Maziarz

Agatina’s Restaurant & Party House

2967 Buffalo Road, Rochester, NY 14624

 CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO


 

Tuesday October 4th

Westside Mixer

at Brook Lea Country Club

click here for more info


 

Tuesday September 20

Dr. Anne M. Kress
President of Monroe Community College

 Ricks Prime Rib House
898 Buffalo Road
Rochester, NY 14624

Lunch Meeting

11:30 am - 12:00 pm Networking & Registration $18.00 Members

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Lunch & Speaker $20.00 Non Members

RSVP by Friday, September 16, 2011 to:

Mary Sperr / 585.269.8193 / 585.889.3994 /

marysperr@yahoo.com

Click Here For more Info


 

Monday, August 1st

15th Annual Golf Tournament and Dinner Auction

Brook Lea Country Club

more info


Tuesday, July 19th

Free Breakfast Meet & Greet

Hosted by Northwest Savings Bank, Gates Branch


Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Guest Speaker: Dennis M. Mullen

Former President of the GRE and Empire State Development Corporation CEO


Hosted by :
Roberts Wesleyan College

Ellen Stowe Dining Room in Garlock Dining Commons
2301 Westside Drive, Rochester, NY 14624

Gary Domenico will also present our next "Business in the Spotlight"

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Tuesday, May 17

Don Alhart - Guest Lunch Speaker

 13 Wham-TV News Anchor

Topic: Marketing and Communication for Small Business

Legacy at Parklands, 200 Park Creek Lane, Chili

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Thursday, April 28

Annual Community Awards Dinner

Diplomat Banquet Center
Dinner

26th Annual Community Awards
Dinner Registration Form

 

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

After Hours Meet & Greet

Hosted by Hope Hall

1612 Buffalo Rd. Rochester, NY 14624

4:30 pm - 6:30 pm ▪ FREE ADMISSION Refreshments

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Tuesday February 15, 2011

State of the Towns

Supervisors Mark Assini and David Dunning

11:30 am - 12:00 pm Networking & Registration

12:00 noon - Lunch and presentation

Click Here For More Details

RSVP to:

Mary Sperr @ 269-8193 or
889-3994
marysperr@yahoo.com


 

Tuesday January 18, 2011

County Executive Maggie Brooks

At the Airport Holiday Inn

11:30 am - 12:00 pm Networking & Registration

12:00 noon - Lunch and presentation

Cost:
    $18.00 for Members
              $20.00 for Non-Members and Guests

RSVP to:

Mary Sperr @ 269-8193 or 889-3994
or
marysperr@yahoo.com

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 Tuesday, December 14
at 11:30 AM

    Holiday Luncheon at Brook-Lea Country Club

 891 Pixley Road

“Entertainment by the Gates Chili High School Show Choir”

Plus: BUSINESS IN THE SPOTLIGHT PRESENTATION

11:30 am - 12:00 pm Networking & Registration

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Holiday Lunch
 
Members & Non-Members $25.00

Everyone is welcome!

RSVP by Friday, December 10th to:

Mary Sperr @ 269-8193 or
889-3994
marysperr@yahoo.com


The Chamber supports the Toys for Tots program!

Please bring a new unwrapped toy to the luncheon.

 

 

 

Tuesday, November 16
 at 11:30 AM

    Luncheon and Annual Meeting

Guest Speaker,
Dr. Mark Davey, Superintendent,
Gates-Chili  School District

Topic: Entrepreneurial Education

    Diplomat Banquet Center
1956 Lyell Ave (1 Diplomat Way)
Rochester, NY 14606

RSVP by Friday, November 12th to:
Mary Sperr @ 269-8193 or 889-3994
marysperr@yahoo.com

Click here for further details

 

   

Thursday, September 9

 

Monday, August 2

    Annual Golf Outing, Dinner and Silent Auctions

 Brook-Lea Country Club, 891 Pixley Road

    Contact Kathy Miller at 784-5002 for information and reservations

or


Click here for info on 2010 Charity Golf Event

 

Tuesday, July 20
at 4:30 PM

    Business-After-Hours Open House
at
 Lifetime Assistance,
 425 Paul Road 

Refreshments & Optional Tour

    Hosted By Lifetime Document Management

and Classified Shredding Services

A Division of LAICO Industries and Services

    Free to Members and Guests

DIRECTIONS - Click Here

 





Tuesday, June 15th, 2010

Breakfast Meet & Greet

7:30 am
 Continental Breakfast & Optional Tour

FREE

at the Rochester Fitness  Center
3313 Chili Ave
(next to Prudential KARES Realty)

Hosted By: Bill Howard and Curt Amesbury

Everyone is welcome!

Invite a friend or business associate to join you.

RSVP by Wednesday, June 9th to:

Mary Sperr @ 269-8193 or 889-3994 or

 marysperr@yahoo.com

Friday May 21, 2010
 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

25th Annual Community Awards Dinner

Make your reservations today!

The Carriage House, 525 Paul Rd.

Registration begins at 5:30 p.m.

$25.00 Members and Guests

 

Tuesday April 20th

Guest Speaker: Jim Lynd of LIFESPAN
Identity Theft Prevention

11:30 am Open Networking 12:00 Noon Lunch
Members & Guests $13.00 Non-Members $15.00




RSVP by Wednesday, April 14th to:
Mary Sperr @269-8193   
marysperr@yahoo.com
Legacy at Parklands

Menu: Warm Roast Beef on Kaiser roll, w/Horseradish Mayo (on Side), Pasta Salad, Cheesecake, Coffee/Tea. (Special dietary requests accepted).

200 Park Creek Lane, Chili
Driving Directions: From 490: Take 490 west to exit #4 (North and West Chili). Turn left on Route 259 (Union Street) just past Chili Ave. The Legacy is on your right, near corner of Union Street & Route 33a (Chili Avenue).
 

Tuesday, March 16th

Our next event is on Tuesday, March 16th  at The Wishing Well Restaurant, 1190 Chili Avenue just north of the 390 exit. 

Guest Speaker: Bill Repp

 Customer Service in these Challenging Economic Times. 

   7:30 am  Full Breakfast will be served      

Members & Guests — $11.00         Non-Members—$13.00

 

RSVP by Friday, March 12th to:

Mary Sperr @269-8193 or 377-1450 ext 230   or marysperr@yahoo.com    

 

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Gates-Chili Chamber of Commerce Presents
State of the Towns Address

Chili Supervisor David Dunning
Gates Supervisor Mark Assini

Roberts Wesleyan College
Ellen Stowe Room at
Garlock Dining Commons
2301 Westside Drive,
Rochester, NY 14624

11:30 AM—12:00 PM
Registration & Networking
 
12:00 PM— 1:30 PM
Lunch & Supervisors Presentations

Cost: Member $15.00
Non-members $18.00

 
RSVP to:


Mary Sperr | 269-8193 | 377-1450 ext 230

 marysperr@yahoo.com

 

 

January 19th, 2009
Lauren Dixon
from Dixon Schwabl will present

Location: Rick's Prime Rib
Rick’s Prime Rib House
898 Buffalo Road
Rochester, NY 14624
www.ricksprimeribhouse.com

Time: Noon

RSVP to:


Mary Sperr | 269-8193 | 377-1450 ext 230

 marysperr@yahoo.com

 

December 15th Holiday Luncheon Info ....

Please Click Here

 

   Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Gates Chili Chamber of Commerce November 17th Annual Meeting and Luncheon

 
Location:     Italian American Sports Club, 1250 Buffalo Road, Rochester, NY  14624
 
Time:                11:30 AM - Registration and Networking
                        12:00 Noon - Luncheon and Presentation
 
Menu:           

Antipasto Buffet:     Assorted Cheeses, Italian Olives, Roasted Red Peppers, Bruchetta  

Served Item:           Pasta w/Tomato Sauce and Grated Cheese
Luncheon Buffet:     Roasted Chicken, Italian Sausage, Roasted Potatoes, Chef Salad w/Italian                                                          Dressing, Bread & Butter
Self-Serve:              Dessert, Regular/Decaf Coffee 
 
Cost:                     $17.00 for Chamber Members and                            
                             $18.00 for Non-Members and Guests. 
 

 

 

 

Tuesday, October 20, 2009


Guest Speaker : The Honorable Maggie Brooks,
Monroe County Executive


Maggie will give an update on the current economic challenges
facing our area, followed by a question and answer forum.


11:30 am to 12:00 pm Registration & Networking
12:00 am to 1:30 pm Lunch & Presentation

$18 .00 All Chamber Members
 $20.00 Guests


Menu: Pasta Primavera with Grilled Chicken, tossed garden green salad with assorted
dressings, fresh baked rolls and creamy butter, sautéed vegetables grilled until tender
then tossed with fresh pasta in a red pepper sauce, dessert, coffee & hot or iced tea.

The Holiday Inn Airport
911 Brooks Avenue Rochester, NY 1462
4

RSVP by Friday, October 16th to:


Mary Sperr | 269-8193 | 377-1450 ext 230

 marysperr@yahoo.com

 

 

Thursday, September 17, 2009

  Topic: Social Networking

Presented by: Jon  Alhart of Dixon Schwabl

“Enhance public relations… Be prepared

and well connected for the planned or unexpected.”

Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn? Ask the expert!

         

          11:30 am to 12:00 pm  Registration & Networking              $14 .00 Members

                12:00 am  to  1:30 pm  Lunch & Presentation                     $15.00  Guests

Buffet menu will Include:  Roasted Spring Chicken,  Swedish Meatballs, Golden Brown Oven Roasted Potatoes, Fresh Vegetable - Served Hot, Tossed Salad with Assorted Dressings, Rolls & Butter, Dessert, Coffee, Decaf Coffee & Tea. (Dietary requests accepted)

 

Invite a friend or business associate to join you at

The Wishing Well

1190 Chili Avenue, Rochester, NY 14624

 RSVP by Friday, September 11th to:

 Mary Sperr | 269-8193 | 377-1450 ext 230 | marysperr@yahoo.com

    

Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Breakfast Meet & Greet

Free to Members and Guests

Time: 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM

Hosted by Curt Amesbury
 
Location: Prudential K.A.R.E.S Realty
3313 Chili Avenue
Rochester, NY 14624
 
 A light breakfast and coffee/juice will be provided. 
Invite your friends or business associates to join you.

RSVP by Friday, August 14th to:

Mary Sperr |
269-8193 | 377-1450 ext 230 |
marysperr@yahoo.com

Click Here for Printable Version

 

                    Monday, July 20, 2009

 13th Annual Gates-Chili Charity Golf Tournament
& Silent Auction
(formerly Battle of the Burbs)

To Benefit the Lifetime Assistance Foundation

Brook-Lea Country Club

RSVP  to Mary Sperr - (585) 269-8193

marysperr@yahoo.com

                    Click here for Additional Information

13th Annual Gates-Chili Golf Tournament & Silent Auction to benefit the Lifetime Assistance Foundation- July 20, 2009

Please join the Gates-Chili Chamber of Commerce and Lifetime Assistance Foundation as they welcome the community to partake in an afternoon of fun in the sun.

Brook-Lea Country Club, Gates, NY.

12:00 pm Registration begins promptly
1:15 pm Shot Gun Start/Scramble
6:30 pm Cocktails/Dinner/Awards
7:00 pm Silent Auction

$550 Eagle Golf Package includes:
Signage, advertising opportunities, lunch, foursome, range, 18 holes, golf cart,
 dinner, prizes & Silent Auction.

$440 golf package includes:
lunch, foursome, range, 18 holes, golf cart, dinner, prizes & Silent Auction.

$125 per person golf package includes:
 lunch, range, 18 holes, golf cart, dinner, prizes & Silent Auction.

$35 per person Dinner & Silent Auction only.


To participate as a golfer, sponsor, or if your company would like to be represented by making a donation, the Lifetime Assistance Foundation would like to hear from you!

Please call Kathy Miller at the Lifetime Assistance Foundation @ 585.784.5002 or kathy.miller@lifetimeassistance.org

We had record attendance at 12th Annual Charity Golf Tournament and Silent Auction!

Please click here to view the 2008 event

Please click here to view a slideshow of 2008 Event
 

 

 Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Panel Discussion: The Current Economic Outlook – A Local Perspective

Chamber Panelists:


Gary Domenico, General Code Publishers • Tom Tette, DST Trusted Advisors
Joe Giancursio, Sterling Idea Travel • Barbara Bamford, Gates-Chili Federal Credit Union
Larry Glazer, Buckingham Properties • John Cline, AMD Business Brokers

Guest Panelist:

Gwen Le, Gates-Chili High School Senior / Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) Student

11:30 am to 12:00 pm          Registration & Networking
12:00 am to 1:30 pm            Lunch & Panel Discussion


$13.00 Members & Guests
$15.00 Non-members

Invite a friend or business associate to join you

Rick’s Prime Rib House
898 Buffalo Road
Rochester, NY 14624
www.ricksprimeribhouse.com

RSVP by Tuesday, June 9th to:
Mary Sperr | 269-8193 | 377-1450 ext 230 | marysperr@yahoo.com
gcchamber.com

Click here for printable version

 

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

24th ANNUAL COMMUNITY AWARDS

6:00 - 8:30 pm

                Brook-Lea Country Club

               

Brook-Lea Country Club, 891 Pixley Rd. Registration at 5:30, Dinner at 6:00 PM.

$35.00 per person

For more information contact the chamber at info@gcchamber.com  

To request dinner tickets please call 225-1955

Click here for registration form

 


Tuesday April 21, 2009

Doing Business with Chili & Gates:
 Planning & Development

Please join us during your lunchtime for this panel discussion

We have assembled the following panel of experts for our discussion:

Ron Brand, President, NY Planning Federation • Chris Karelus, Chili Building Department • Jim Martin, Chili Planning Chair • John Lathrop, Gates Public Works Director • Mike Wall, Gates Planning Vice Chair • Chili Assistant Town Counsel, Keith O’Toole • Gates Town Attorney, John DiCaro


The Legacy at Parklands at Chili Avenue and Union Street will again be our hosts with registration and networking beginning at 11:30 am. The Chamber has also invited the Homebuilders Association to join us.

Guest Speaker, Ron Brand, will give us a global planning view; Chris Karelus and John Lathrop will both be discussing the process in their towns.

RSVP by Friday, April 17th to:


Mary Sperr | 269-8193 | 377-1450 ext 230 | marysperr@yahoo.com
 

Click here for PDF version
 


 

March 17, 2009

Breakfast Meet & Greet

At Roberts Wesleyan College

“Free” - Sponsored by the Chamber

7:45 AM - 9:15 AM

Ellen Stowe Roberts Dining room
Garlock Dining Commons

(Click Here for Campus Map)

2301 Westside Drive, Rochester NY 14624

Featuring
Roberts Wesleyan
College President
John A. Martin
and SIFE
(Students in Free Enterprise)

RSVP by Friday, March 13, 2009 to:
Todd Daningburg | 585.594.6644 | 585.594.6355 | daningburg_todd@roberts.edu

Click Here for PDF


 

 

February 24, 2009

State of the Town Addresses

Chili Supervisor David Dunning & Gates Supervisor Ralph Esposito

Calabria Restaurant

250 Pixley Road, Gates
(Just past Westmar Plaza, between Marway Drive and Marway Circle) 

                                    11:30 A.M.—12:00 P.M.      Registration & Networking

                              12:00 P.M.—1:30 P.M.      Lunch & Supervisors

Invite a friend or business associate • Everyone is welcome

             Cost:  Members   $13.00

           Non-members     $15.00

 Menu:  Chicken Marsala, rice pilaf, house salad, beverage
(dietary requests accepted)

 RSVP to Mary Sperr by Friday, February 20th

Cell 269-8193 or Desk 377-1450 ext 230 
marysperr@yahoo.com



 

 

February 13, 2009

Breakfast Meet & Greet

“Free” - Sponsored by the Chamber

Catered by Leaf & Bean Coffee House

 8:00 am - 9:30 am

 Featuring:  Rochester Works 

 Location:  Chili Public Library
 in the Barbara Ireland Multi-media room
3333 Chili Avenue (Attached to the Chili Town Hall)

Invite a friend or business associate • Everyone is welcome

RSVP by Wednesday, February 11th 

Mary Sperr @269-8193 or 377-1450 ext.230

marysperr@yahoo.com


Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Gates-Chili Chamber of
Commerce Holiday Luncheon


At Brook-Lea Country Club
891 Pixley Road
Rochester, NY 14624

Entertainment by the Gates Chili Student Ensemble
$25.00 Members $30.00 Guests

11:30—12:00 Registration

RSVP by Friday, December 12th
Mary Sperr @269-8193 or 377-1450 ext 230
marysperr@yahoo.com

The Chamber will again be supporting the
Toys for Tots program.
Please bring an unwrapped toy to the luncheon.
Happy Holidays!

Please click here for PDF version
 

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

 Gates-Chili Chamber Annual Meeting

Speakers: Dr. Pam Kissel and Frank Nardone:
Phase II of the District's Capital Improvement Project

Also: Election of Chamber Board Officers

Location: Churchville-Chili Central School
Administrative Offices
139 Fairbanks Road

11:30 - 12:00   Registration and Networking
12:00 - 1:30     Lunch and Speakers

       Cost:  $10.00 for members
                  $12.00 for non-members



RSVP  by November 14th
to Mary Sperr - (585) 269-8193

marysperr@yahoo.com
 

Please click here for PDF version

October 24th, 2008

 Meet and Greet Breakfast and Networking Event
(8 AM to 9:30 AM)

Location: Wegmans Conference Facility (Building 200)

RSVP  to Art Pires - (585)464-4600 ext 6825

Art.Pires@wegmans.com

 

Please click here for a detailed map

 


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