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    • 01/23/2025
    • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
    • Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship
    • 23
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    This is seminar one of a two part seminar series. 


    Date: 1/23/25
    Time: 8:00am-9:00am
    Location: Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship

    Cost: Free for Members, $15 for non-members



    The Brighton Chamber of Commerce is offering a two-part seminar tailored to predominantly Business-to-Consumer solo entrepreneurs. The focus of these seminars is to provide practical tools you can immediately apply to attract and retain new customers, which will ultimately drive customer lifetime value.

    Seminar #1: Creating Emotional Connections with Potential New Customers
    Dr. Marvin Deitz

    Learn and apply tools to connect emotionally with potential customers. Using the FORD system, participants will better understand potential customers and approach them by focusing on their “why” through targeted benefits. The session will include real-world examples and a hands-on exercise to apply these techniques directly to participants' businesses.

    By the end of the seminar, you will be able to:

    •       Identify ways to improve your customer’s experience.
    •       Understand the value in focusing on your customer’s “why.”
    •       Identify the steps in FORD.
    •       Demonstrate how to implement these skills in your business model.

    Register for Part 2: https://brightonchamber.org/event-6007475

    Bio
    Dr. Marvin Deitz, a globally recognized authority in Customer Centricity, brings decades of expertise to the Golisano Institute of Business and Entrepreneurship. With a distinguished career spanning leadership roles in multi-billion-dollar corporations, he has earned accolades for innovation, mentoring, and sales achievements. Notably, he served as Senior VP of Global Marketing at Oneida Limited. Marvin’s early career featured record-setting sales success closing million-dollar deals, while his entrepreneurial ventures include founding a digital marketing company and leading 2DAYSMOOD, a Netherlands-based mood technology firm.

    As an educator, Dr. Deitz leverages his marketing and sales experience to inspire students. He previously taught in RIT's Service Leadership Innovation program, delivering classes to U.S. and international campuses. He also directed the UAE's Corporate/Customer Happiness Certification program at RIT Dubai. The author of CxT Customer Experience Transformation, with another book underway, Dr. Deitz now serves as Lead Professor for Sales at the Golisano Institute, fulfilling his passion for teaching and transforming lives.

    • 02/07/2025
    • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
    • 164 Southern Drive - Rochester NY 14623
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    When: Friday, February 7, 2025, 8:00-9:00am


    Where: Select Cabinetry, 164 Southern Drive - Rochester NY 14623


    Cost: Chamber Member - Free, Non-member - $15

    First Friday Business Before Hours Networking is held on the 1st Friday of most months at various Brighton Chamber Member locations. This is a casual networking event designed to build working relationships among members while highlighting a Brighton Chamber Member's business. Join us for coffee and a breakfast snack and be sure to bring plenty of business cards.

    • 02/18/2025
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • 3450 Winton Place - Rochester NY 14623
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    When: Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 5:30 - 7:30pm

    Where: OFC’s The Old Farm Café, 3450 Winton Place - Rochester NY 14623

    Cost: Chamber Member - Free, Non-member - $20

    This event is sponsored by Dennis Shew Empire Realty Group and Karpus Investment Management



    With over 21 years of experience as a local real estate expert, Dennis Shew brings extensive knowledge and a deep understanding of the unique dynamics of buying and selling properties in this area. Real estate varies significantly by location, so it’s essential to have a trusted professional who can provide accurate, up-to-date information. He is dedicated to serving your needs with the highest level of expertise and care. Dennis Shew's certified credentials include GRI, SRES, PSA, ABR, and ePRO.


    At Karpus Investment Management we emphasize conservative, long-term investment management with the goal of preserving our client’s capital to build wealth over time.  Understanding is the focus of our client first approach.  Each portfolio is individually managed, and our relationship managers will meet with you to structure a diversified portfolio that’s designed according to your investment goals.  Being able to create a path of your goal achievement, execute on your financial strategy, and offer you peace of mind are our top priorities. 

    Business After Hours Networking is held at various Brighton Chamber Member locations. This is a casual networking event designed to build working relationships among members while highlighting a Brighton Chamber Member's business. Join us for light fare and great company while growing connections.


    • 02/27/2025
    • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
    • Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship
    • 31
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    This is seminar two of a two part seminar series. 

    Date: 2/27/25
    Time: 8:00am-9:00am
    Location: Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship

    Cost: Free for Members, $15 for non-members


    The Brighton Chamber of Commerce is offering a two-part seminar tailored to predominantly Business-to-Consumer solo entrepreneurs. The focus of these seminars is to provide practical tools you can immediately apply to attract and retain new customers, which will ultimately drive customer lifetime value.

    Workshop #2: Building Customer Lifetime Value
    Dr. Marvin Deitz

    The goal for all businesses is to retain customers longer, increase their purchases, and inspire them to promote your products or services. Participants will first learn how to measure customer lifetime value. Then, they will explore how to enhance the customer experience using the Progression of Economic Value and the Experience Realms. The workshop will also cover the importance of being a thought leader, culminating in an exercise to apply these concepts to participants' businesses.

    By the end of the seminar, you will be able to:

    •       Identify how to measure customer lifetime value.
    •       Walk through the steps to Progression of Economic Value and Experience Realms.
    •       Demonstrate how to apply these concepts into your business strategy.
    Bio
    Dr. Marvin Deitz, a globally recognized authority in Customer Centricity, brings decades of expertise to the Golisano Institute of Business and Entrepreneurship. With a distinguished career spanning leadership roles in multi-billion-dollar corporations, he has earned accolades for innovation, mentoring, and sales achievements. Notably, he served as Senior VP of Global Marketing at Oneida Limited. Marvin’s early career featured record-setting sales success closing million-dollar deals, while his entrepreneurial ventures include founding a digital marketing company and leading 2DAYSMOOD, a Netherlands-based mood technology firm.

    As an educator, Dr. Deitz leverages his marketing and sales experience to inspire students. He previously taught in RIT's Service Leadership Innovation program, delivering classes to U.S. and international campuses. He also directed the UAE's Corporate/Customer Happiness Certification program at RIT Dubai. The author of CxT Customer Experience Transformation, with another book underway, Dr. Deitz now serves as Lead Professor for Sales at the Golisano Institute, fulfilling his passion for teaching and transforming lives.

    • 03/07/2025
    • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
    • 755 Jefferson Rd, 3rd floor Ste 310 - Rochester, NY 14623
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    When: Friday, March 7, 2025, 8:00-9:00am


    Where: Equitable Advisors | Mapstone Veritas Financial Group with Michael Tornatore - 755 Jefferson Rd, 3rd floor Ste 310 - Rochester, NY 14623 


    Cost: Chamber Member - Free, Non-member - $15

    First Friday Business Before Hours Networking is held on the 1st Friday of most months at various Brighton Chamber Member locations. This is a casual networking event designed to build working relationships among members while highlighting a Brighton Chamber Member's business. Join us for coffee and a breakfast snack and be sure to bring plenty of business cards.

    • 03/12/2025
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • 145 Culver Road, Rochester NY 14620
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    When: Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 5:30 - 7:30pm

    Where: Trata the Restaurant at the Armory (Second floor Lounge), 145 Culver Road, Rochester NY 14620

    Cost: Chamber Member - Free, Non-member - $20



    Business After Hours Networking is held at various Brighton Chamber Member locations. This is a casual networking event designed to build working relationships among members while highlighting a Brighton Chamber Member's business. Join us for light fare and great company while growing connections.

    • 04/04/2025
    • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
    • 3240 Monroe Ave Ste 100, Rochester NY 14618
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    When: Friday, April 4, 2025, 8:00-9:00am


    Where: ETHAN ALLEN, Pittsford Design Studio  3240 Monroe Ave Ste 100, Rochester NY  14618


    Cost: Chamber Member - Free, Non-member - $15

    First Friday Business Before Hours Networking is held on the 1st Friday of most months at various Brighton Chamber Member locations. This is a casual networking event designed to build working relationships among members while highlighting a Brighton Chamber Member's business. Join us for coffee and a breakfast snack and be sure to bring plenty of business cards.

    • 04/09/2025
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • 50 Carlson Road, Rochester NY 14610



    When: Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 5:30 - 7:30pm

    Where: Comedy @the Carlson, 50 Carlson Rd, Rochester, NY 14610

    Cost: Chamber Member - Free, Non-member - $20

    Registration for this event will be through the Irondequoit Chamber of Commerce website:  https://irondequoitchamber.org/event-5948648

    Check in and networking will begin at 5:30pm.  There will be light fare and all the registrants will receive a free drink ticket.  The comedy show will run from 6:30-7:15pm. This year's comedian TBA. 

    • 05/02/2025
    • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
    • 3450 Winton Place, Rochester NY 14623
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    When: Friday, May 2, 2025, 8:00-9:00am


    Where: Old Farm Café  3450 Winton Place - Rochester NY 14623


    Cost: Chamber Member - Free, Non-member - $15

    First Friday Business Before Hours Networking is held on the 1st Friday of most months at various Brighton Chamber Member locations. This is a casual networking event designed to build working relationships among members while highlighting a Brighton Chamber Member's business. Join us for coffee and a breakfast snack and be sure to bring plenty of business cards.

    • 05/13/2025
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • 25 Cataract Street, Rochester, NY 14605
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    When:  Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 5:30 - 7:30pm

    Where: Genesee Brew House (in gathering area outside of the Tasting Room)25 Cataract Street, Rochester, NY 14605

    Cost: Chamber Member - Free, Non-member - $20



    Business After Hours Networking is held at various Brighton Chamber Member locations. This is a casual networking event designed to build working relationships among members while highlighting a Brighton Chamber Member's business. Join us for light fare and great company while growing connections.

    • 06/06/2025
    • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
    • 428 White Spruce Blvd, Rochester, NY 14623
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    When: Friday, June 6, 2025, 8:00-9:00am


    Where: Hadley Chiropractic 428 White Spruce Blvd - Rochester, NY 14623


    Cost: Chamber Member - Free, Non-member - $15

    First Friday Business Before Hours Networking is held on the 1st Friday of most months at various Brighton Chamber Member locations. This is a casual networking event designed to build working relationships among members while highlighting a Brighton Chamber Member's business. Join us for coffee and a breakfast snack and be sure to bring plenty of business cards.

    • 06/18/2025
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • 186 Atlantic Ave , Rochester, NY 14607
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    When:  Wednesday, June 18 2025, 5:30 - 7:30pm

    Where: Three Heads Brewing (outside patio, weather permitting)186 Atlantic Ave, Rochester, NY 14607

    Cost: Chamber Member - Free, Non-member - $20



    Business After Hours Networking is held at various Brighton Chamber Member locations. This is a casual networking event designed to build working relationships among members while highlighting a Brighton Chamber Member's business. Join us for light fare and great company while growing connections.

    • 07/14/2025
    • 11:00 AM
    • Locust Hill Country Club, 2000 Jefferson Rd, Pittsford, NY 14534
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    Join us for the 3rd Annual Brighton Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament on July 14th at Locust Hill Country Club! 

    Are you a golfer looking to network with fellow professionals and enjoy a great round of golf at an exclusive country club? Look no further than the Brighton Chamber Golf Tournament at Locust Hill Country Club! Registration is now open, and you can secure your spot at this highly anticipated event.

    As a premier golf destination in the area, Locust Hill Country Club offers unparalleled amenities and an unbeatable setting for a day on the greens. By registering for this event, you'll have the opportunity to play on one of the best courses in the region while making valuable connections with other local business leaders and golf enthusiasts.

    Don't wait to register for this fantastic event. Space is limited, and spots are sure to fill up quickly. Register today to secure your place at the Brighton Chamber Golf Tournament at Locust Hill Country Club and get ready for a day of great golf and networking!

    Join us to celebrate the great game of golf and show your support for the Brighton Chamber of Commerce. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Brighton Food Cupboard.

    We Hope you will join us for a fun-filled day of Networking & Golf!

    Locust Hill Country Club is a historic Rochester private club and has been a centerpiece of the Rochester community for almost 100 years. Though the club has seen many changes over its long history, it has stayed true to its values of being the perfect place for families and friends to enjoy the game of golf on our renowned golf course and come together as a community. 

    There are many ways to participate in the Brighton Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament. Here are the fees:

    • Brighton Chamber Member Gold Sponsor - $2,500 - includes 2 foursomes, 2 hole sponsors, logo in all email and facebook advertising of event and opportunity to speak at the ceremony after tournament, sign at dinner provided by sponsor, cart sponsorship, lunch and dinner.
    • Brighton Chamber Member Silver Sponsor - $1,500 - includes 1 foursome, 1 hole sponsor, sign at dinner provided by sponsor, lunch and dinner.
    • Brighton Chamber Member Lunch Sponsor - $500 - Sign at lunch with the opportunity to speak to the crowd about your business. Includes 4 lunch/dinner tickets.
    • Foursome - $800, includes lunch and dinner. 
    • Individual Golfer - $200, includes lunch and dinner. 
    • Golf Cart Sponsor - $50 - list of cart sponsors on every golf cart.
    • Hole Sponsor - $100 - Each Hole sponsor sign will have QR code to business facebook page.
    • Dinner Only - $60

    Note: If you want more than one of the registration types, please email your request to admin@brightonchamber.org and we will register you and email you an invoice.

    Schedule

    11:00am – Check in begins

    11:30am – Lunch on Patio Grill

    1:00pm – Shotgun Start

    6:00pm – Dinner served in Ballroom

    Rules

    1. Format is a four-person scramble. Each player will hit their shot to begin each hole. The team will choose the best shot, and from that spot, each player will hit their second shot. This format will continue until the completion of the hole with a single score recorded.

    2. From selected shots, each player can place the ball within one club length, no closer to the hole. If the selected ball is in the rough, each player must play from the rough.

    3. Men are to tee off from the White tees. Women are to tee off from the Red tees.

    4. Mark the selected ball on the putting green. Each player is to attempt the putt from the same spot. The first ball to go in is counted for the team score. If no player makes the putt, mark the best remaining putt and all team members are to putt from there.

    5. If the ball that the team selects is in a hazard (bunker or water), or in the rough, or out of bounds, you cannot drop the ball outside the hazard or rough, even if relief is within one club length away. If the ball selected is in a sand bunker, everyone must hit from the sand bunker within one club length. You can rake the bunker after each shot. If the ball selected was in the water, drop out under USGA Rules procedures and add a penalty stroke for each player hitting from the drop. A ball hit out of bounds is usually not selected, but if it is, the players all must re-hit from where the ball was hit before it went out of bounds, and each player must add a “stroke and distance penalty” (2 strokes).

    6. Bogey is the maximum team score on any hole. Teams that reach a score of bogey on a hole are to pick-up and move on to the next tee.

    7. Rule number seven is please have a good time!

    THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

    GOLD SPONSOR


    SILVER SPONSOR

    *SPOTS AVAILABLE*

    LUNCH SPONSOR

    *SPOTS AVAILABLE*

    • 07/22/2025
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • 46 Sager Drive, Suite E, Rochester, NY 14607
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    When:  Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 5:30 - 7:30pm

    Where: Sager Beer Works46 Sager Drive, Suite E, Rochester, NY 14607

    Cost: Chamber Member - Free, Non-member - $20



    Business After Hours Networking is held at various Brighton Chamber Member locations. This is a casual networking event designed to build working relationships among members while highlighting a Brighton Chamber Member's business. Join us for light fare and great company while growing connections.

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