November's Business After Hours event should probably be called "Business BEFORE Hours". MattressFirm, located at 8351 Lewiston Road, Batavia in the Tops Plaza will be hosting "Breakfasts, Beds & Business" on Thursday, November 13. What makes this event unique is that it is being held from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. instead of the usual after work p.m. hours.

This is a networking event open to all Chamber members and potential Chamber members. There will be a 50/50 raffle to benefit Crossroads House, door prizes, and breakfast will be provided by the nearby Subway.

Please RSVP to Kelly Bermingham at 585-343-7440 by November 10th. It will be great way to start your day!

The Chamber's Annual Awards Committee is now accepting nominations for Businesses of the Year. Nominations must be received by November 7, 2014 to be eligible for consideration.

Please note that a brief write up will qualify your nominee for consideration.  Nominations are now being accepted for Business of the Year, Entrepreneurial Business of the Year, Agricultural Business of the Year, Innovative Enterprise of the Year, Special Service Recognition & Geneseeans of the Year.  Business Nominees must be a Chamber Member (If unsure of your nominee, call the Chamber to verify). 

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The Chamber is announcing the availability of 2015 collaborative marketing dollars for in-county tourism related businesses. The Chamber's "matching funds" program is open to area accommodations, attractions, restaurants, events, and retailers who take an active approach in advertising to potential visitors to Genesee County. 

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The Genesee County Chamber of Commerce is offering four incredible travel tours for 2015: 

• National Parks of America on August 8-19
• China (All New Itinerary!) on October 14-22
• Thailand/Hong Kong on October 31-November 8
• Spain's Costa del Sol & the Portuguese Riviera on November 5-17

Click here for more information on all of the Chamber's travel trips.

Are you looking for a way to advertise your business along Main Street?  Have an upcoming event you want publicized?

The Genesee County Chamber of Commerce's front windows are available to Chamber Members to set up a display advertising their business! Why not take advantage of this great, FREE opportunity for your business? Window displays are available in 2-3 week blocks, with set-up and take-down scheduled on Mondays.  Reservations are taken on a first come, first serve basis.

Contact Melissa at 585-343-7440 for all of the details to sign up your time for 2015!

The Chamber manages multiple community and tourism events calendars (both online and in print) and would like your event info.  Please send us any upcoming event information that you would like promoted.  Additionally, please let us know if your business or location is celebrating a special anniversary or occasion in 2015.  To submit event info, click here for the event submission form and fax (585-343-7487) or email it to the Chamber. 

Did you know that public speaking is often rated the number one thing people are afraid of? But while getting up on a stage in front of an audience can definitely be nerve wracking, many people find striking up a conversation one-on-one just as intimidating. 

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