December 2012 Newsletter

The Business Wire December 2012

PBA Business of the Month

DECEMBER BUSINESS OF THE MONTH
Trevett Cristo Salzer & Andolina P.C.
290 Linden Oaks Office Park, Rochester
(585) 454-2181

www.trevettlaw.com

Originally established under the name of Brown & Zurett, the law firm of Trevett Cristo Salzer & Andolina P.C. assists clients throughout Upstate New York with their personal and business legal needs. The firm opened in 1926, and currently has 25 attorneys specializing in estate planning and administration; residential and commercial real estate; medical malpractice; criminal, family, commercial and business law; and all maintenance business matters. (more)

Upcoming PBA Events

MONDAY, DECEMBER 3 (TODAY!)

Tree Lighting
Schaufelberger Park at Four Corners
5:00pm
~and~
PBA Annual Holiday Party
TBones Steakhouse
5:30pm - 8:30pm

Join your fellow PBA members and the Town of Penfield Board in celebrating the 2012 holiday season at the Tree Lighting in the Park at Four Corners. Special thanks to Ben DuMais of Evergreen Forest on Jackson Road for donating the tree and to PBA Board Members: Mike Smith, Paul Dwyer, Jeff Chapman, Tracy Dovi and Laurie Klein for chopping it down and putting it up in the Park.

After the Tree Lighting join the PBA for the Annual Holiday Party at TBones Steakhouse!

A cash bar and hors d'oeuvres will be provided.

The Holiday Party is free to one member per business and $10 for additional members and guests. All proceeds will benefit the Penfield Ecumenical Food Shelf.

We are also looking for non-perishable donations for the Food Shelf. Please consider bringing one of the following needed items:

Hamburger Helper
Campbell's Chunky Style Soups
Boxes of Rice and Pasta
Cereal
Canned Vegetables

***RSVP is required as space is limited***

All RSVPs must be paid in advance. If paying by mail instead of online, kindly send an email with guest names before sending a check.

We look forward to seeing you there!

PBA News

CONGRATULATIONS TO ROYAL DYNASTY ~ WINNER OF THE 2012 PENFIELD PRIDE AWARD

Royal Dynasty - 2012 Penfield Pride Award

On November 15, 2012 at the Annual Membership Meeting & Economic Development Presentation, the Penfield Business Association recognized The Royal Dynasty Chinese Restaurant as this year's Penfield Pride Award Winner. The Penfield Pride Award is given to a local Penfield business that has made outstanding improvements to an existing building, creating an attractive business location. Royal Dynasty owner Jonny Yuan was presented The Penfield Pride Award by PBA President, Michael Smith on November 20th.

CONGRATULATIONS NEW AND RE-ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS

Also at the Annual Membership Meeting, elections were held for several open Board Positions. Congratulations to Brett Dawson of Dawson Law Firm, newly elected to the Board; and also to re-elected Board Members: Paul Dwyer of MetLife Auto & Home, Jeff Chapman of Penfield Financial Group, and Laurie Klein of Your Local Phone Books.

HAVE YOU BEEN TO OUR NEW WEBSITE?

You can still find us online at www.penfieldbusiness.org, but the site has a new look and a bunch of great new features. One of the key features of the new site is an expanded Business Listing Page for each of our member businesses and Member Login Portal that allows members to update their contact information, business description, and search keywords. Members also have the ability to add job listings, special community hot deals and member-2-member deals. Member login IDs were sent out last month. If you did not receive yours or need assistance with the new website, feel free to contact us.

*Note: If you had a member-2-member deal on our previous website, please login and re-enter your offering. You have full control to add or modify your offer at any time.

ARE YOU or YOUR BUSINESS ON FACEBOOK OR LINKEDIN?

Stay informed about what the PBA and member businesses are doing, keep up-to-date on local announcements,

and get weekly business tips and interesting articles. "Like us" as your business and we will cross promote your posts. Tell your friends to like us so they can stay in the loop too!

MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL NOTICES

2013 Renewal Notices were sent out a few weeks ago, check your mailbox and send your renewal in early. This year we are offering a new membership option: A Premium Membership that allows you to pre-pay for nearly all of the year's events for one person in your business, saving you time and money. Premium members also enjoy premium logo placement on our website and in our newsletter, as well as special recognition at our events. A General Membership is of course still available and still entitles you to all of the great benefits you've come to enjoy at the PBA, plus the additional features of our new website.

Also new this year - you can renew your membership online via the Member Login Portal. Yet another exciting and convenient feature of our new website!

Community News (send us your news and we'll include it in this section)

Santa's Pancake Dinner & Holiday Event
Friday, December 7
Penfield Community Center
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Penfield families are invited to enjoy free Christmas-themed crafts and games, special visitors from the North Pole, pictures with Santa, and a musical performance by Mike Kornrich. Santa's All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Dinner will begin at 5:30 pm.

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Holiday Taste Before You Buy Event
Saturday, December 8
Lisa's Liquor Barn
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Sample an assortment of wines and spirits selected to pair perfectly with your holiday celebrations. The tastings are complimentary and you must be 21 years of age. Be sure to eat lunch before your visit!

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SHOP LOCAL THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
At home AND the office!

Set a goal for yourself, your business and your family to find a new supplier, visit a new business you haven't been to yet, buy your holiday gifts, or set your holiday table with locally produced or distributed goods and services. There are lots of great choices right here in Penfield and the surrounding area. Check the Business Directory on our website for ideas and to support other PBA members.

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Message from the PBA Board of Directors

PBA Event Reservation Payment Notice

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your incredible support in attending our events! We appreciate your enthusiasm and participation in our workshops, networking and community events.

In the past, the PBA has absorbed any expense for members who registered for events but were unable to attend for various reasons. Unfortunately the cost for holding events has increased and it has become necessary for us to change this practice. Going forward, the PBA will need to charge you for any reservation you are unable to fulfill unless we receive a cancellation notice 48 hours prior to the event. We are sensitive to the fact that last minute schedule challenges occur and we encourage you to send a substitute in your place if you find yourself unable to attend.

For all PBA meetings requiring reservations and a meeting fee, we have always extended a "pay at the door" option to our members and guests and will continue to do so.Recently, we added the option to pay by credit/debit card or PayPal on the PBA website. This option will continue to be available as well.

Again, thank you for your tremendous support! We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events!

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The Penfield Business Association
is the first and longest-running
business-focused association

in the Town of Penfield.

We are dedicated to supporting
the growth and success of
our members and building
business vitality throughout
the community.

For more information visit us at www.penfieldbusiness.org

Welcome New Members

McAfee CPA
(Louise McAfee)

Calendar

DECEMBER EVENTS:

DECEMBER 3
Tree Lighting
Schaufelberger Park at
Four Corners
5:00pm

DECEMBER 3
Holiday Party ~ Open House
T-Bones Steakhouse
1778 Penfield Road
5:30pm - 8:30pm

DECEMBER 12

RBA Business After Hours Holiday Jam

Rochester Riverside Convention Center
5:00pm - 7:00pm

DECEMBER 21

Lunch Bunch at
TP's Irish Pub

11:45am

Do you have an event you
would like to list?
Send an email to info@penfieldbusiness.org

Member-to-Member Discounts

Carpet Hydro Steam
Commercial: free cleaning of a
25 x 25 area with orders of $250
or more. Residential: purchase 3 areas and receive a fourth free.

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Don's Original Rest. & Pub
15% discount off entire meal

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Fairport Savings Bank

$100 toward any new checking account. $50 toward any new business checking account.

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Family First Federal Credit Union

Free membership and a thank you gift of a $25 gift certificate to the Spa at LaBella.

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Flower Barn
10% discount for PBA members
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Gooey Cat
15% off all web-development
services and 25% off all
reddoor walkthroughs
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Gymnastics Training Center
Free registration fee for any member's child enrolled in classes
(Value = $30 per child)
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Jennings, Nulton & Mattle
Contribution to a charity of the family's choice, in memory of
the deceased
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Keystone Security Systems
25% discount on any new
security system.   ____________________________
Spa at LaBella/LaBella Medical Aesthetics
10% discount on any service or treatment. Discount can not be combined with any other offer or promotion.
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Labor of Love Communications
AV supplies, projector lamps, batteries, AV services, TV & Projection mounts and
HDMI cables. Discounts vary
on products purchased

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PaperRozzi Invitations and
Stationary at Rozmataz
10% discount on all services
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Penfield Fitness & Racquet
PBA member rate is $58/month. No initiation or joining fees, and a 90-minute fitness consultation with a trainer plus equipment orientation free. Requires a 12-month agreement.

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ReMax Realty Group - Mike Ruff
$500 commission reduction for all PBA members and their family members.
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Quick-Dry Carpet Care

1-2 areas cleaned Free
Buy 2 get 3rd Free (save $70)
Buy 5 get 6th & 7th Free
(save $140)
Loveseat cleaning $150 (save$30)

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Serenity Chiropractic Health

Examination fee waived for member's first appointment
($40 value)

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The UPS Store
10% off all services (excluding stamps, metered mail and ground shipping)

Staples Advantage Program

PBA members receive a 10%-15% cost savings and
more ordering convenience through a dedicated Staples Advantage Web site.

Contact us for more information.