Welcome new Brighton Chamber member Maureen Toombs, REALTOR®, Associate-Broker, Magellan Inc., Real Estate and Relocation! Please allow me this opportunity to introduce myself on a more personal level. I have been a resident of the Rochester community and Monroe County for almost 39 years and have lived on both the Westside and the Eastside of the Genesee River in several locations. I should say that real estate is my first love preceded only by my family of two children and three grandchildren. Early on in my real estate career now just about 29 years I decided to broaden my horizons and offer my services outside of Monroe County. This step has given me a wide spectrum of knowledge about 5 counties the Finger Lakes Region and an additional 7 counties. Rochester has been named in several national publications as one of the best places to live and own a home! Visit http://www.1magellan.com for more details.

Welcome new Brighton Chamber member The Brighton! Full service bar and grill. Casual dining featuring American cuisine. Visit www.TheBrightonRestaurant.com for more details.

Announcements, Ribbon Cuttings & Recognition.  The Brighton Chamber will help you promote your business when you have something to announce. Don’t keep your good work a secret. Tell us all about it! You may end up the recipient of an award at next year’s luncheon. Ask us about our “ribbon cutting” service. Free! Send email to admin@BrightonChamber.org.

Welcome new Brighton Chamber member Eleventh Hour Gifts! For 20 years Eleventh Hour has been successfully offering unique gifts and accessories for you and your home at prices you can afford. Eleventh Hour gift shop features unique gifts including jewelry, accessories, bath & body, home decor, baby, and even handmade gifts. Visit http://www.eleventhhourgifts.com for more details.

The Brighton Chamber of Commerce with its re-energized focus on driving business to its member is excited to announce the launch of their iPhone application!  Developed by Brighton Chamber member Nelson Lopatin, owner of iMobilenow.com, the Brighton Chamber of Commerce app is now available for FREE download from the Apple App Store! Go to: http://tiny.cc/vkgrl .  This app uses the iPhone's built-in GPS to provide various member lists and a map of member businesses in order of distance from you, nearest first.  It will enable users to locate and visit member businesses, learn about the organization and the Town of Brighton, NY.

Welcome new Brighton Chamber member Bop Shop Records! The Bop Shop is a unique, independently owned record store in Rochester, New York that specializes in blues, jazz, rock, classical and American roots music styles like soul, rockabilly, surf rock and doo-wop, folk, plus Celtic and English folk. There is a huge selection of new, used, and vintage vinyl LP's, 45's, and CDs in all musical styles. The Bop Shop is owned and operated by Tom Kohn, who has made the Bop Shop a success for 29 years by sticking to the principles he started out with. He's a music fan and record collector and his employees are too. Visit http://www.bopshop.com/ for more details.

Welcome new Brighton Chamber member Max Chophouse! Rochester's Best Steak House!

Tuesdays… Come enjoy a three course menu crafted by our talented Chefs with complimentary wine selected by Sommelier, Janine Wasley.

Come see why Max Chophouse is the place to be on Tuesday evenings. Visit http://www.maxrochester.net/chophouse/ for more details.

Chamber Hires New Membership Director:  Carlos Mercado

The Board is excited to bring aboard Carlos Mercado as our first Director of Membership Development.  Carlos, recently retired from J.P. Morgan Chase Bank after a career in international banking, has experience as a former President and CEO of the Greece Chamber of Commerce.  He is also deeply knowledgeable about the Brighton community. Carlos’ mission will be to build our Chamber in much the same manner as he did with enormous success in Greece: individualized attention and one-on-one contact with our members and area businesses. Click here to find out more about Carlos and his goals.

Chamber Elects New Board Members & Officers

 Matt Grinnell, Craig Webster, Nelson Lopatin, Marci Miller, Remy Fenster were all elected to the Chamber board of directors at the annual meeting in January. Immediately following the meeting the board met in special session to elect officers. Brennan Redmond was elected president; Ben Levy was elected vice president; and Rome Celli was elected treasurer. The position of secretary of the board is currently vacant.  Click here for a complete list of Chamber board members.

Chamber Develops FREE iPhone App

The Chamber board of directors is dedicated to driving business to our members. To help us achieve our goal Chamber board member & owner of iMobilenow.com, Nelson Lopatin, has developed a customized, FREE iPhone app.  Click here to learn more and download the new app from the Apple App Store!

Are you ready to partner with your Chamber & promote your business?

First, get active online by connecting with us on facebook, twitter & LinkedIn. Second, scroll down to see our upcoming activities and get active! Third, check out the discounts on advertising, promotion & overnight accommodations below. Save some money!! Last, but definitely not least, let us know how we can help you promote your business!

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Event:  Social Networking!  |  FREE!  Registration required.

When:  Thursday, February 23, 2012 | 5:30pm until 7:00pm

What:  Join your business colleagues from all over Brighton for some seriously fun "Social Networking."  Yeah, we'll definitely get some business done but we'll have fun doing it!  Free nibbles & cash bar (reduced prices, specialty drinks).  Some of us will be sticking around for dinner. Everyone is welcome!

Where: Zebbs Delux Grill & Bar | 1890 South Clinton Avenue

Who:  Open to the public

Cost:  This event is FREE but registration is required.  Click here to register

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Event:  Toastmasters Demo  Event | FREE to members. Registration required.

When:  Wednesday, March 7, 2012 | 6:00pm until 7:30pm

Guest Speaker & Topic:  Looking for a way to boost your business? This will be a demonstration meeting to learn about becoming a stronger public speaker and leader.  Interested parties may join together to form a new Toastmasters club.

Where:  1880 Winton Road South |  Medaille College Rochester

Who:  Open to the public. Registration required. Registration info is listed below.

Cost:  FREE!   Registration required:  Please contact Liz Ewell  (585) 272-0030  ele34@medaille.edu

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Member-To-Member Discounts (M²M):

Brighton Securities  |  30% Off Tax Preparation for Brighton Chamber Members until March 31, 2012
In addition to investment counseling Brighton Securities works with individuals and businesses to minimize their taxes. Together with their investment advisers they will build a total investment plan designed to retain and grow your assets. They  stay on top of tax law changes so you don't have to.

Member: Brennan Redmond  585-340-2222
www.brightonsecurities.com


Messenger Post Media/Brighton Pittsford Post  |  25% Off 1/4, 1/2 & Full Page Advertising until February 29, 2012

GateHouse Media's business model is to be the preeminent provider of local content and advertising in the small and midsize markets we serve.

Member:  Donna Hennessy  585-381-3300 x 442
www.brightonpittsfordpost.com

Get Noticed with RJF Marketing  |  10% off to all Brighton Chamber members until March 31, 2012.

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   We had a wonderful turnout this morning for our January "Network & Nibbles" event at the Holiday Inn Express. Special thanks to our event hostess, Marci Miller. Marci does business development for Hemisphere Management, owner of the several Holiday Inn Express and the Comfort Inn locations in town.

  In addition to facilitating the event The Holiday Inn Express offered a sumptuous full breakfast AND gave away many goodies!

         

   All the attendees put their business cards into a box and picked a partner for extended networking & business developement.

   Brighton Supervisor Bill Moehle; town board members Jason DiPonzio & Chris Werner and Monroe County Legislator, Josh Bauroth joined us.



Hemisphere Mgmt | Holiday Inn Express & Comfort Inn | 15% off at either hotel until January 30, 2012.

The Holiday Inn Express in Brighton | 2835 Monroe Avenue | 585-784-8400
The Comfort Inn in Brighton | 2729 Monroe Avenue | 585-273-8410
The Holiday Inn Express in Greece | 1635 West Ridge Road | 585-663-8400

Hemisphere Management is a leading hospitality management firm specializing in development and hotel management. To receive your discount you must mention "The Brighton Chamber of Commerce". Not valid with other discounts.

If you would like to make group arrangements, please contact Marci Miller directly.

Member:  Marci Miller   935-1833   marcim@hemispheremgmt.com
www.HemisphereMgmt.com

The Brighton Chamber of Commerce with its re-energized focus on driving business to its member is excited to announce the launch of their iPhone application!  Developed by Brighton Chamber member Nelson Lopatin, owner of iMobilenow.com, the Brighton Chamber of Commerce app is now available for FREE download from the Apple App Store! Go to: http://tiny.cc/vkgrl .  This app uses the iPhone's built-in GPS to provide various member lists and a map of member businesses in order of distance from you, nearest first.  It will enable users to you locate and visit member businesses, learn about the organization and the Town of Brighton, NY.
 
App features include:
 
* Apple Push Notification service - Get special member discounts and other breaking news delivered to your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.
 
* Business Directory - Select by category to find members within a cateory in order of distance from you, nearest first.
 
* Nearby Members List - All members listed in order of distance from you, nearest first.
 
* Nearby Members Map - All members located on a map; one touch to detailed information.
 
* Each member on the map or list links to a description and includes one touch calling, one touch for a map or interactive driving instructions.
 
* One touch access to connect with the Brighton Chamber of Commerce by phone, email, Twitter and facebook.
 
* Information about the Brighton Chamber of Commerce includes About The Chamber, Goals & Objectives, Chamber Awards, Benefits & Programs and M2M Discounts.