CHAMBER HAPPENINGS. Holiday Party. What s Inside: Tuesday, December 1 5:30-7:30 pm Annual Greater Manlius Chamber of Commerce

Transcription

1 CHAMBER HAPPENINGS What s Inside: Fayetteville Manlius Minoa Inspired by the Past... Building for the Future Volume 24, Issue 12 December 2015 All Chamber events are open to the community Business of the Month Page 2 Upcoming Chamber Events Page 3 Chamber Support Column Page 4 Hats Off Page 8 Buy Local Kick-Off Page 10 Community Events Page Calendar Page E. Genesee Street F Fayetteville, NY F Phone: F Fax: Annual Greater Manlius Chamber of Commerce Holiday Party Tuesday, December 1 5:30-7:30 pm The Atrium at Fayetteville Towne Center Catered by Bonefish Grill Catered by Bonefish Grill Cash Bar Cash Bar (Beer & Wine) (Beer & Wine) Election of Officers & Board of Directors Wednesday, January 13 Christ Church 407 E. Seneca St. Manlius 5:30 - Mini Trade Show (Registration is required) 6:00 - Introduction of New Chamber Members followed by Elections and Refreshments Anyone wishing to be nominated to the Executive Board or Directors Board please contact the Greater Manlius Chamber office as soon as possible.

2 2 Business of the Month Cazenovia Jewelry has been owned and operated by Ralph Monforte for 31 years. He has been dedicated to providing the best quality jewelry in central New York. His specialty is the ability to appraise jewelry, including identifying and valuing gems and precious metals. Even though Ralph Monforte tends to favor collections from Italy, like Nomination and Leslie s, his favorite piece will always be the classic solitaire diamond engagement ring. It is a pleasure to help couples pick out the symbol of their love and future life together. Cazenovia Jewelry has two locations, one at 533 Towne Drive in Fayetteville Towne Center and the other in the lovely village of Cazenovia at 49 Albany Street. Every designer collection has been chosen to showcase the style, beauty, and quality that our customers value. The Cazenovia store carries the popular Alex and Ani charm bracelets and the new line of handmade glass giftware by Simon Pearce. The Fayetteville store carries the fine Italian line of Nomination jewelry, Citizen and Bering watches, and Valina engagement and wedding rings. Both locations are full service Jewelry stores, providing repairs, re-mounting, custom bridal, re-stringing, watch battery replacement and watch repair, stone setting, custom design, re-tipping worn prongs, engraving, special orders, giftware, and appraisals. The knowledgeable staff is happy to help customers pick out the perfect present or piece of jewelry. During this Holiday season from Thanksgiving to Christmas, both locations will be presenting customers who purchase a watch or piece of jewelry with a hand blown, lighted glass ornament as a special thank you gift! From Ralph Monforte and staff to all of our wonderful long term and new customers, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!!

3 UPCOMING GREATER MANLIUS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EVENTS 3 Tuesday December Annual Holiday Party Tuesday, December 1 5:30-7:30pm The Atrium at Fayetteville Towne Center Catered by Bonefish Grill Cash Bar RSVP is a MUST Please call or the Chamber Office by November 24, 2015 Wednesday January 13 Election of Officers & Board of Directors Christ Church 407 E. Seneca St. Manlius 5:30 - Mini Trade Show (Registration is required) 6:00 - Introduction of New Chamber Members followed by Elections and Refreshments Sunday January 24 FAMILY TUBING NIGHT Sunday, January 24, :00-7:00 pm at Four Seasons Golf & Ski Center Tubing, Pizza and Soda. All inclusive $15.00 per person regardless of age (minimum age to tube is 3½ years) RSVP by January 18 to the Chamber Office. Friday January 29 Greater Manlius Chamber Crunch Hockey Night More information to come.

4 4 A feature/benefit offered to our members in the monthly Newsletter is the Chamber Support Column As a member benefit, the Chamber is offering space in the monthly newsletter for you to post job openings with your business and/or space to rent in your office. This is free of charge. Just call the Chamber Office by the 20 th of the month before publication at or to greatermanlius@windstream.net Office Space for Rent: 9 Albany Street Cazenovia Small office space on the 3rd floor Ideal for 1 person 10x8, all utilities included, parking $175/month Call Shea Skeele at for details or a showing. Clipper Magazine - Outside Advertising Sales Assistant Clipper Magazine is searching for an experienced, motivated and seasoned full-time sales assistant to join our Syracuse advertising sales team. Selected candidate will assist Account Executive in all areas including, but not limited to organizing contracts for submission to corporate office, obtaining ad copy from clients and submitting through our internet-based program, coordinate with the corporate-office graphics team to generate proofs of ads and have them approved by clients & collecting owed balances from clients all in time to meet deadlines. Candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, a successful administrative and organizational background with ability to professionally relate well with a diverse client base in the Syracuse region. The ideal candidate will be able to multitask and have excellent phone communication skills. Must have strong computer skills and be proficient in Microsoft office and utilization of the Internet. Must be highly self-directed and independent. You must be self-motivated, confident, prompt and courteous. Every day is truly different with this job--for the individual who loves being out of the office! A minimum high school degree is required. No experience in advertising necessary. You must have a valid driver s license and a reliable car to use on a daily basis. You must also have a computer with high-speed internet service at your home office. Job Requirements: Candidate should have strong communication skills and customer service experience. Candidate must be proficient in MS office and be P.C. literate. Must be able to work independently and as a team player Ability to take direction from Account Executive Must be able to set up appointments with telemarketing prospects on all leads provided by Account Executive Demonstrate a sense of urgency to meet deadlines of book Deliver all magazines to clients after each printed round Deliver media kits to prospective clients Prior sales support experience a plus Candidate must have a car and a cell phone Please inquire for more information to Jodi Salamida at or send resume to jodi.salamida@cmag.com

5 5 Feats of Clay The Paint Your Own Pottery Place Maria A. Dawson, owner Samantha Varga, Store Manager 129 E. Seneca St. Manlius, NY

6 6 Serving the Insurance Brokerage community since 1967 as a full service General Agency. We value family and we have the resources to help you Competitive Rates! Life Insurance Long Term Care Disability Fixed Annuities Medicare Advantage 216 Fayette St. Manlius, NY Calvin A. Webb, CLU Janet L. Webb The Webb Agency, LLC lise@thewebbagency.com Lisé J. Hodinger, LUTCF We Make Life Easy!

7 7 INSURANCE SERVICES Fayette Street Manlius, New York (315) Michael J. Skeele, CIC, CPIA Shayna L. Gersch, CISR

8 8 The is featured in a The Week article highlighting the Fab Lab, Creation Lab and Little Makers space. The article also highlights how public libraries are serving their communities by embracing innovation. Read the article here: The First LEGO League team performed extremely well at the Regional Qualifier tournament in Mexico, NY in November. The team s overall score was high enough to win the Champion s Award and advance to the Regional Final Tournament on January 16th at SUNY Poly in Utica! The team effectively communicated their project ideas to the judges. They also showed an incredible amount of honesty and integrity when they corrected the judges after they were wrongly awarded the top score in the robot competition. The team s teen mentors were also awarded the Mentor Award for their amazing leadership and commitment to the team! On Veterans Day, the hosted a variety of LEGO Drop and Build Programs. Over 85 people attended throughout the four hours. Participants ranged in ages from toddlers to grandparents. Activities included DUPLO activities for toddlers, LEGO building for kids of all ages, and LEGO Robotics for tweens and teens. The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation saw a record turnout at its induction ceremony and banquet during the High Point Market. The October 18 event was held at the Grandover Resort in Greensboro, N.C. For the first time, the foundation announced the names of this year s inductees into the Hall of Fame before the event, enabling it to produce a tribute video for the 2014 and 2015 inductees showcasing their passions, inspiration and wisdom inductees included Aminy Audi, CEO and chairman of L. & J.G. Stickley. The Hall of Fame s core mission focuses on capturing and presenting the home furnishings industry s history through innovative videos, photos and words, Amini said in the release. It is up to each of us to play a role in preserving our stories and documenting our collective history for future generations. With our expanded scope, we are embracing an even wider, more diverse segment of the home furnishings community. The High Point-based organization was founded to honor individuals, whose outstanding achievements have contributed to the continued growth and development of the U.S. home furnishings industry, and to research, collect and preserve its cultural, economic and artistic history. Membership includes eligibility to nominate candidates for consideration by the selection committee.

9 9 And be featured in the Hats Off Column Tell us what good things you have been up to so that it may be featured in the Hats Off section of the Chamber Newsletter. Simply your information to the Chamber Office

10 10 B UY L OCAL 2015 K ICKOFF On Thursday, November 19 First Niagara Bank, Manlius hosted the Kickoff Party for the 2015 Shop Small / Buy Local event. 300 goodie bas were handed out to local merchants participating in the event. November 28 will be the official beginning of the event with Small Business Saturday. The Buy Local event will run through January 9, 2016.

11 12 11

12 12

13 13 UPCOMING MEMBER /COMMUNITY EVENTS MANLIUS LIBRARY One Arkie Albanese Drive, Manlius Please check the library website for event details Tuesday, December 1: ipad Roundtable: icloud 2-3 PM Tuesday, December 1: Afterschool Story Time 4:15-5:15 PM Wednesday, December 2: Lego Free Play 2-7 PM Wednesday, December 2: Minecraft Mania! 2-6 PM Wednesday, December 2: Manlius Writers Group 3:30-5 PM Wednesday, December 2: Pins & Needles. 6:30-7:30 PM Thursday, December 3: Junior Pizza & Books 6-7 PM Saturday, December 5: Wildlife Rehabilitation Program PM Saturday, December 5: Minecraft Club 2-4 PM Saturday, December 5: No Sleds! Book Signing with Carol Burns 1-3 PM Sunday, December 6: Make Button Art 2-3:30 PM Monday, December 7: HEAP Applications for Seniors. 10 AM - 12:45 PM Monday, December 7: Coloring & Cookies 1 PM - 3 PM Monday, December 7: Monday Matinee: Love and Mercy 2-4:30 PM Monday, December 7: Drop In Tech Time 5-8:30 PM Tuesday, December 8: Bruce Smith on Emily Dickinson 1-2 PM Tuesday, December 8: Young Tech (G5+) 6-7:30 PM Wednesday, December 9: Your Civil War Ancestry 10:30-11:30 AM Thursday, December 10: Pajama Time (All Ages) 6:30-7:30 PM Saturday, December 12: Singin', Swingin' & Sweatin'.11 AM - 12 PM Saturday, December 12: Family Makerspace 3:30-4:30 PM Saturday, December 12: Family Tech Time: Computer Basics 2-3 PM Sunday, December 13: Make Photo Magnets 2-3:30 PM Monday, December 14: Monday Matinee: Walt Before Mickey Rating: PG Runtime: 120 minutes 2-4:30 PM Monday, December 14: Drop In Tech Time 5-8:30 PM Tuesday, December 15: ipad Roundtable: Notifications 2-3 PM Tuesday, December 15: Afterschool Story Time 4:15-5:15 PM Tuesday, December 15: Star Wars: The Force Awakens 6-7:30 PM Wednesday, December 16: Manlius Writers Group 3:30 PM - 5 PM Wednesday, December 16: Pins & Needles 6:30-7:30 PM Thursday, December 17: Family Literacy Time 6:30-7:30 PM Monday, December 21: Monday Matinee: The Sound of Music (1965) Rated G Runtime 174 minutes 2-5:15 PM Tuesday, December 22: Mad Scientists (G3+) 6-7 PM Monday, December 28: Family Literacy Time 11 AM - 12 PM Monday, December 28: Alice in Real Life 2-6 PM Monday, December 28: Monday Matinee: Listen to Me Marlon Not rated 95 minutes 2-4 PM Tuesday, December 29: Family Fabricator s 6-7:30 PM Wednesday, December 30: Singin', Swingin' & Sweatin' 11 AM - 12 PM Wednesday, December 30: Children's Movie (All Ages) Tomorrowland Rated: PG Running time: 130 mins. 2-4:30 PM FAYETTEVILLE FREE LIBRARY 300 Orchard Street, Fayetteville Please check the library website for event details YOGA FOR FAMILIES Tuesday, December 01, 2015 from 10:30-11:15 AM CODING CLUB Tuesday, December 01, 2015 from 4-5 PM CREATION CLUB JR. Wednesday, December 02, 2015 from 4-5:15 PM HOLIDAY SHOPPING BOOK & BAKE SALE Saturday, December 05, 2015 from 10 AM- 2 PM MUSICAL HOLIDAY STORYTIME AND PICTURES WITH SANTA Saturday, December 05, 2015 from 11 AM-12:30 PM MAKE YOUR HOLIDAY: FAMILY GIFT MAKING WORKSHOPS Saturday, December 05, 2015 from 12:30-3:30 PM into the library today! Please note, the is not able to issue refunds. HOLIDAY SHOPPING BOOK & BAKE SALE Sunday, December 06, 2015 from 1-3 PM MAKE YOUR HOLIDAY: GIFT MAKING WORKSHOP Sunday, December 06, 2015 from 1-5 PM AUTHOR SKYPE BOOK CLUB: MARY KUBICA Monday, December 07, 2015 from 6:30-8 PM ART MASTERS Thursday, December 10, 2015 from 4-5 PM FAMILY MATINEE: MINNONS Sunday, December 13, 2015 from 2-4 PM RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE Monday, December 14, 2015 from 12-5: 30 PM LITTLE MAKERS: BORAX CRYSTAL ORNAMENTS Tuesday, December 15, 2015 from 5:30-6:30 PM SUNDAY MUSICALE: FRANK GROSSO & BARRY BLUMEN- THAL GROUP Sunday, December 20, 2015 from 2-3 PM

14 14 UPCOMING MEMBER /COMMUNITY EVENTS COMPASSIONATE CARE VETERINARY HOSPITAL is proud to host a pet photography opportunity on December 5th. Professional Photographer, Laura Marino will be doing pet photoshoots by appointment that day for $75 where you will receive a print release, 2 digital images, and an online gallery. For more information or to reserve your spot please call VILLAGE OF MANLIUS Tree Lighting Sunday, December 6th, 3-6p.m. at Manlius Village Centre. Join the Village of Manlius for an evening of holiday fun! Enjoy refreshments, holiday crafts, games, photos with Santa, and story time with Miss Karen from the Manlius Library. The Wellwood Voices Choir will lead us in singing your favorite Christmas carols before we light the tree! VILLAGE OF MINOA On December 6th, Minoa will be hosting their Holiday Children s Party at 5pm at the Minoa Fire Station 1 and the Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held at 6pm at the Municipal Building. Please bring canned food items to benefit the Minoa Food Pantry. FEATS OF CLAY Open House December 3rd from 1-8pm. Join us for cookies, hot cocoa, and hot cider! THE MANLIUS HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Festival of Miniature Trees will be held Friday November 20th through Friday December 11th at the Stickley, Audi and Co. showroom at Towne Center in Fayetteville during showroom hours. Over 50 trees for all tastes and budgets will be available to bid on. Proceeds benefit the Manlius Historical Society. There will also be a drop off for canned fruit donations in memory of community volunteer Mrs. Sue Landas to be given to the FM Community Outreach Program. For more information visit MANLIUS SENIOR CENTER Do you purchase Gift Cards for the holidays? If so, please consider ordering your gift cards from the Manlius Senior Centre! You will receive the full face value of the gift card, the Centre receives a percentage, and the cards don t expire. Participating retailers include Panera, Kohl s, Carrabba s, Bonefish, Macy s, Target, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Talbot s, and hundreds more. For more information, or to place an order, please stop by the office or phone us at The Centre will order cards on Friday, November 13th; Monday, November 30th; and Monday, December 14th so they will be here in time for the holidays! The Manlius Senior Center also invites you to their silent auction December 10th, from 10-11:45am! Another great opportunity to get some Holiday Shopping done! FAYETTEVILLE SENIOR CENTER Holiday Social on December 9 th from 3-6pm with refreshments, hors D ouevres and prizes! Please RSVP to our office by 12/5/15 at (315) or bwatsonshs@aol.com Come and enjoy a holiday themed meet and greet for the senior community. Let us introduce you to one of our wonderful Seniors. Join us to find out more about Seniors Helping Seniors in-home services.

15 15 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat December 2015 Community Calendar 1 ipad Roundtable 2-3pm Afterschool Story Time 4:15-5:15pm Yoga for Families 10:30-11:15am Coding Club 4-5pm 2 Greater Manlius Chamber of Commerce Holiday Party Atrium at Fayetteville Towne Center 5:30-7:30pm Lego Free Play 2-7pm Minecraft Mania 2-6pm Manlius Writers Group 3:30-5pm Pins & Needles 6:30-7:30pm Creation Club Jr. 4-5:15pm 3 Junior Pizza & Books 6-7pm Feats of Clay Open House 1-8pm 4 5 Wildlife Rehabilitation Program 11-12pm Minecraft Club 2-4pm No Sleds! Book Signing with Carol Burns1-3pm Holiday Shopping Book & Bake Sale 10am-2pm Musical Holiday Storytime and pictures with Santa 11 AM-12:30 PM Make Your Holiday: Family Gift Making Workshops 12:30-3:30 PM Compassionate Care Veterinary Hospital Pet Photography Call for more information 6 Make Button Art 2-3:30pm Holiday Shopping Book & Bake Sale 1-3pm Make Your Holiday: Family Gift Making Workshops 1-5pm Village of Manlius Tree Lighting 3-6pm Village of Minoa Holiday Children s Party 5pm Tree Lighting 6pm 7 HEAP Applications for Seniors 10am-12:45pm Coloring & Cookies 1-3pm Monday Matinee: Love and Mercy 2-4:30pm Drop In Tech Time 5-8:30pm Author Skype Book Club: Mary Kubica 6:30-8:00pm 8 Bruce Smith on Emily Dickinson 1-2pm Young Tech 6-7:30pm 9 Your Civil War Ancestry 10:30-11:30am Fayetteville Sr. Center Holiday Social 3-6pm 10 Pajama Time 6:30-7:30pm Art Masters 4-5pm Fayetteville Farmers Market Fayetteville Towne Ctr. Noon-3pm Singin', Swingin' & Sweatin'. 1am-12pm Family Makerspace 3:30-4:30pm Family Tech Time: Computer Basics 2-3pm 13 Make Photo Magnets 2-3:30pm Family Matinee: Minnons 2-4pm 14 Monday Matinee: Walt Before Mickey 2-4:30pm Drop In Tech Time 5-8:30pm Red Cross Blood Drive 12-5: 30pm 15 ipad Roundtable: Notifications 2-3pm Afterschool Story Time 4:15-5:15pm Star Wars: The Force Awakens 6-7:30 PM Little Makers: Borax Crystal Ornaments 5:30-6:30pm 16 Manlius Writers Group 3:30-5pm Pins & Needles 6:30-7:30pm 17 Family Literacy Time 6:30-7:30pm Sunday Musicale: Frank Grosso & Barry Blumenthal Group 2-3pm 21 Monday Matinee: The Sound of Music 2-5:15pm 22 Mad Scientists 6-7pm Family Literacy Time 11 am-12pm Alice in Real Life 2-6pm Monday Matinee: Listen to Me Marlon 2-4pm 29 Family Fabricator s 6-7:30pm 30 Singin', Swingin' & Sweatin' 11am-12pm Children's Movie: Tomorrowland 2-4:30pm 31 PLEASE NOTE: YOUR 2016 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL HAVE BEEN MAILED! RENEW BEFORE THE FIRST OF THE YEAR AND DEDUCT IT FROM YOUR 2015 TAXES.

16 Fayetteville Manlius Minoa Inspired by the Past... Building for the Future 425 E. GENESEE STREET F AYETTEVILLE, NY P HONE: F AX: E MAIL: GREATERMANLIUS@ WINDSTREAM. NET W EBSITE: MANLIUSCHAMBER. COM MONDAY - FRIDAY OFFICE HOURS 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Check us out on Pinterest and Facebook MISSION Our goal is to serve the local community by promoting and encouraging business growth and developments within the Town of Manlius, while at the same time supporting those civic and cultural programs which enhance our lives. We hope to increase public awareness of the many fine products and services and promote the advantages of living and shopping in Manlius. Our members are an integral part of this community, and we share your desire to preserve and enhance the image and integrity of the Greater Manlius area. We invite businesses and individuals to join with us to accomplish these goals. The deadline for the January newsletter is December 20 th, 2015 Please have your information submitted by that date in order to be included. BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Judy Dardzinski President Elect Jeannine Masucci Vice President Maria Dawson Vice President Brian Davis Secretary Donna Goyette Treasurer Mario Bottoni Directors Chris Cheney Nancy Durkin Marcia Philipp Mark Tetley 2016 Directors John Goodfellow Kim Kutzer Henry McIntosh Paul Quinn 2017 Directors Cheryl Schotz John P. Goodman Diane Coville Marc Baum Past President Mike Skeele