Our monthly Lunch Bunch gatherings are a great way to network with other Penfield business owners in a casual setting while exploring all of the lunch spot offerings available in the area.

Last month, a great crowd of 15 gathered at the location of the 2012 Penfield Pride Award winner ~ Royal Dynasty ~ for some of the best Chinese food in Penfield.

Join us this month on Friday, July 26th at Penfield's newest steakhouse ~ Angus House and Lounge. Reservations, although not required, are very helpful for seating and greatly appreciated.

If so, tell us about it, we'll include it on our Facebook Page and in our August Newsletter. 

July 13th

1769 Penfield Road 

12:00pm - 7:00pm

There will be a Chocolate and Candy buffet for Free sampling . Shopping, food, beer and wine for purchase (21 and over), over 12 art and craft vendors, food vendors, and LIVE MUSIC!   

LIVE Music provided by:
            12:00 - 2:00pm - Patrick Jaouen
            2:30 - 4:30pm -  Light Blue - Rhythm and Blues
            5:00 - 7:00pm - Hard Road  

Part of the proceeds will benefit Love146, an organization that combats child sex slavery and exploitation. Check out: www.Love146.org, for more information on this group.

Vendors include: 930 Studios, Steve's Gourmet Blends, The Barn Owl, Tastefully Simple, Pampered Chef, Just Your Style Jewelry, Mary Kay, Gold Canyon Candles, Cookie Lee Jewelry, Bubba BowWow dog coats, and more.  

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Through July 31st

Water for South Sudan, a not-for-profit organization located in Penfield, is planning a town-wide effort to dig a well in Africa. WFSS is partnering with a number of Penfield organizations and businesses, including the Penfield Public Library, The Barn Owl, Starbucks and Penfield Sport and Fitness Club to raise $15,000 - the full cost of a single well.

WFSS will partner with the Penfield Library for their Summer Reading Game (June 24 through July 31) whose theme this year is "Dig into Reading." A generous Penfield supporter has allowed a donation to be earmarked for children participating in summer reading game; children who fulfill their reading contracts will get to "earn" money toward a well to be drilled for the Penfield community.

They already have $5,000 committed to this, thanks to the library program donor and would like to open the project up to other Penfield businesses. Consider placing a change jar at your place of business to collect much needed funds to help dig water wells for clean drinking water, or contact them to discuss other possibilities for fundraising at your business. Visit their website to learn more about the project and for contact information.

Summer 2013 ~ July

 
Improving Business Performance
Lead to Succeed - Supervisor Basic Training - July 9 and 11, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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Last Wednesday of the Month ~  July

The Small Business Majority is pleased to announce a monthly discussion series with representatives from the White House on the most important policies impacting small businesses.

These free calls, taking place on the final Wednesdays of May, June and July, will feature the White House's Ari Matusiak, Special Assistant to the President and Director of Private Sector Engagement. From everyday small business issues to the latest policy developments, Ari will cover what's being done at the federal level to help keep U.S. small businesses thriving.

A question and answer session will follow the discussion.

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Through Friday July 12th

Rochester has always been known as a region of innovation spurred by a strong entrepreneurial spirit. In recognition of that spirit, each year the Rochester Business Alliance and KPMG LLP present the Rochester Top 100, a program that recognizes the fastest growing privately owned companies in the Greater Rochester region.

As part of the Rochester Top 100 program, all companies will be honored at a celebration luncheon on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center. In addition, on Friday, November 1, 2013, the Rochester Business Journal will publish a special supplement honoring the companies of this year's Rochester Top 100 program.

The RBA and KPMG also invites companies to sponsor the Rochester Top 100 celebration luncheon. Sponsorships are available at a variety of levels ranging from $2,500 to $20,000.

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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. We also offer the option to pay by credit/debit card or PayPal on the PBA website.  

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