A NN UA L R EPORT

CANANDAIGUA

2015

CHAMBER of
COMMERCE

Year
in
Review
mission
The Canandaigua Area Chamber of Commerce advances
the areas economy, enhances members success,
facilitates business relationships,
and improves our regions quality of life.
vision
The Canandaigua Area Chamber of Commerce is recognized
as the regional leader in developing a thriving community.
A d v ert i s i n g s upple m ent to t h e
Da i ly Me s s en g er f or J anuar y 3 1 , 2 0 1 6

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CANANDAIGUA

CHAMBER of
COMMERCE

TABLE of
CONTENTS

2015 Board of Directors

and Past Board Chairs

2014 Chairperson
2015 Chairperson

Mr. Canandaigua
Award Recipient,
Past Recipients
and Committees

11 - 13

2015 Year in Review

14

ATHENA
Award Recipient
and Past Recipients

16

Business Award
Recipients

18 - 22

Chamber Members

MESSAGE FROM the

PRESIDENT/CEO
Each year when I begin to formulate
what will go into this article I am always
impressed with the work that has been
accomplished throughout the year. In
the business of our everyday lives we
sometimes forget to reflect on what
has been accomplished and just keep
moving forward on to the next initiative,
task, or project. The Annual Report is a
time for us to take a moment to look
back over the previous year to celebrate
accomplishments as well as to look at
areas that we need to spend more time
on in the coming year.
Economic development was again a
major focus of 2015. This year marked
the end of our three-year economic
development contract for services
with the City. We are very pleased that
the City Council opted to continue
our partnership for at least one more
year, hopefully longer. Much has been
accomplished the past three years and
there is still much work to be done.
The work of economic development
is a marathon not a sprint and we look
forward to continuing our work to
retain and grow the businesses in our
community.
The Chambers major events were all
once again successful in 2015. The
opportunity to recognize individuals
and businesses at these events is an
honor. The selection committees that
have the dubious task of looking at
all of the nominees for Mr./Mrs./
Ms. Canandaigua, ATHENA and the
business awards all comment on how
fortunate we are to have so many who
do so much for our community. Year
after year the sentiment is made and is
something we should take pride in as a
community.

A new annual event was also

introduced in 2015, the State of
the County, City, & Town. The
event is a great opportunity for our
elected officials at each level of local
government to share with the business
community what is happening in their
respective jurisdictions. It also serves
the business community as a chance
to connect with local officials and ask
questions.
The Year in Review section of the
Annual Report offers details of all of
the Chambers major events and other
programs for 2015. As you will see we
had great member and community
engagement at all of these functions
and we look forward to their continued
success for years to come.
As we enter 2016, the Chamber will
focus on the retention and growth
of our membership. We will also
be reestablishing the Tourism and
Community & Government Affairs
committees into active groups working
for the betterment of the business and
the community at large.
Thank you to the 2015 Board and
our talented staff for their continuous
dedication to the Chamber. I look
forward to a successful 2016 working
with our Board and staff to focus
on key initiatives to strengthen the
Chambers already strong foundation
and continue to be the voice of
business in the Canandaigua area.
Alison Grems, IOM
President/CEO
Canandaigua Chamber of Commerce

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2015 OFFICERS
Chairperson: Jodee Case Rizzo
Canandaigua National Bank
1st Vice Chair: Paul Griswold
Finger Lakes Technologies Group, Inc.
2nd Vice Chair: Peter Lijewski
Constellation Brands
Treasurer:Tom Walter
Bonn, Dioguardi & Ray, LLP
Immediate Past Chair: Randy Farnsworth
Randall Farnsworth Auto Group

2015 BOARD of DIRECTORS

Drew Broderick
Bristol Mountain Resort
Chris Burns
The Inn on the Lake
Donald Cheney
Cheney & Blair, LLP
Rich Cutri
Just Right Carbines
Lynne Erdle
Canandaigua City School District
Jeff Friend
Lyons National Bank
Andy Griffith
RE/MAX Properties
Chris Hubler
CIG Insurance Agency
Kurt Koczent
Thompson Health
Lauren Kolb
Genesee Valley Trust
Joseph Nairn
Finger Lakes Community College
Catherine Powers
Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack
Kim Riccio
Leonards Express, Inc.

CHAMBER STAFF
President/CEO
Alison Grems
Manager of Communications & Events
Elisha Everson
Administrative Assistant
Kelly Rotter
Director of Membership & Visitor Services
Becky Simmons
Economic Development Specialist
Thomas Lyon

CANANDAIGUA

PAST BOARD CHAIRS

2015 Jodee Case Rizzo
2014 Randy Farnsworth
2013 Floyd Rayburn
2012 Bill Fuge
2011 Russ Kenyon
2010 Jack Moran
2009 Linda Feltman
2008 Chris Keys
2007 Scott Rankin
2006 Carol Urbaitis
2005 Elaine Jackson
2004 Daniel Fuller
2003 Joni Tiller
2002 Frank Kerwin
2001 Barbara Natale
1999 - 2000 Gail D. Love
1998 John A. Schuppenhauer, Esq.
1997 Stephen R. Martin
1996 Joyce A. Ezrow
1995 Stephen J. Uebbing
1994 E. Perry Hicks
1993 Nanci Arnold
1992 Raymond W. Henry
1991 Richard W. Appel
1990 Charles (Chip) Coe
1989 Richard H. Hawks, Jr
1988 Linda Welch
1987 George A. Park, Jr.
1986 DeWayne C. Robertson
1985 Andrew M. Harkness
1984 J. Boyd Patterson
1983 Clifford E. Murphy, Jr.
1982 Richard E. Ogden
1981 Richard T. Hildebrandt
1980 Anthony Raguso
1979 E. Gerald Case
1978 William S. Adams
1977 James W. Doran
1976 C. William Johnston

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COMMERCE
1975 Victor Aronson
1974 Bruce Kennedy
1973 Robert J. Craugh
1972 Theodore D. Avery
1971 Bernard G. Hagerman
1970 Joseph M. Guattery, M.D.
1969 Louis W. Kiesewetter
1968 Philip H. Fitzhugh
1967 George M. Ewing, Sr.
1966 Willard B. Becker
1965 Burrall S. Case
1964 Robert A. Hoekelman, M.D.
1962-63 Arthur S. Hamlin
1961-62 Frederick A. McKechnie
1958-60 Walter C. Benham
1958 Lester C. Boyce
1957 Robert V.Z. Keehn
1956 William J. Mitchell
1955 Robert O. Bullock
1954 Stuart B. Patterson
1953 Tom Sheavly
1953 Raymond A. Lake
1952 C.E. Cooksey
1951 G.B. Tallman
1950 Gordon McCuen
1948-49 Frank P. Riley
1947 Glen Lord, Jr.
1945-46 Philip E. Thomas
1944 L. M. Campbell
1942-43 William L. Gates
1940-41 Albert C. Burke
1934-39 Leon McCarthy
1931-33 Leon VanDeusen

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2015 BOARD CHAIR - JODEE CASE RIZZO

What an amazing year! It was an honor to serve
as the Chair of the Board of the Canandaigua
Chamber of Commerce for 2015. I feel truly
blessed to have worked with such a fantastic
group of people.
Unexpected health issues, as well as a career
change made it a very interesting year. The
support I received from the board members and
the Chamber staff was overwhelming.
2015 was the third year of a three-year economic
development contract with the City of
Canandaigua. The Chambers efforts led by both
Alison and Thomas, along with the committee
have been second to none. The progress that has been made
is something to really brag about. The Chamber currently
has a one-year contract with the City, which I believe will
be extended in the future.

Once again, the major Chamber events were

well attended and extremely successful. Thanks
to Elisha for her hard work and organization,
she makes it look so easy. Being this years
Board Chair has made me realize how fortunate
Canandaigua is to have such a great Chamber.
We all want Canandaigua to be a great place to
live, work and raise our families. Its reassuring
to know that the Chamber is working every day
to make that happen.
In closing, I would like to thank the entire
Board as well as the staff for an amazing year.
The Chambers future is very bright and I look
forward to all of the good things to come.
My very best to all of you for a happy and healthy 2016!

2016 BOARD CHAIR - PAUL GRISWOLD

Thank you to the 2015 Board Chair, Board,
volunteers and staff for all your dedication to
the Chamber. I am honored to serve as the
2016 Chamber Board Chair.
In 2016 the Chamber will build on the stabilized
foundation that has been built by the 2015
Board. The Canandaigua area is fortunate to
have a Chamber that is as engaged as ours but
we need to tell our story. Membership retention
and growth will be a key priority of the Chamber
this year and into the future. We have merged
the Ambassadors and Membership committees
into one which will focus their efforts on new
members, retention of existing members and marketing.
The Board will also play a active role in membership
growth.
The Chamber will also continue to be a strong advocate for
the business community. The Community & Government
Affairs committee will play an important role in providing
information to the membership about legislative issues
and community awareness topics of importance to the
business community. In addition, the Chambers Tourism

committee will be working to grow awareness

of the economic impact that tourism and the
businesses and events that are a part of that
industry have on our area. There are tremendous
opportunities for our area as a destination but
we must encourage this type of growth instead
of discourage it.
Our partnership with the City for Economic
Development has been extended an additional
year with the potential for a two year extension.
We will continue our focus on this important
area for our community. It is amazing what
has been accomplished and what is done on a
daily basis by our committed volunteers and staff through
this partnership. We will continue our successful business,
retention, expansion program, place a stronger focus on the
southeast quadrant of the City where there is significant
vacant land, as well as continue the work that has already
began on the old Meridian site and the Labelon building.
I look forward to working with the 2016 Board, committees
and the Chamber staff to further the work of the Chamber!

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MR.|MRS.|MS. CANANDAIGUA RECIPIENTS

Each year the Chamber of Commerce honors a citizen for outstanding service to the community.
Candidates for this award have demonstrated service to the greater community or its people, overand
above what can be expected of one person, in the course of every day living, without or with very little
compensation. The award is made to a living person only.

PREVIOUS RECIPIENTS:
2015 Benedict F. Gullo, DDS, P.C.
2014 Ellie Fralick
2013 Richard Sands
2012 Linda Farchione
2011 Ralph Calabrese
2010 Randall Farnsworth
2009 Robert Bob Sheridan
2008 William B. Rayburn
2007 Earl Coleates
2006 Ellen Polimeni
2005 Jane Stickler
2004 Clifford E. Bob Murphy, Jr.
2003 Fred W. Sarkis
2002 Richard Hawks, Jr.
2001 Richard W. Appel
2000 Caroline A. Delavan
1999 Paul Kellogg

1998 Judge Joseph Cribb

1997 Frieda OHanlon
1996 George W. Hamlin IV
1995 James Holden
1994 Buddy Rockmaker
1993 Tarry Shipley
1992 Joseph Delforte
1991 James Doran
1990 Bernard Hagerman
1989 Robert Craugh
1988 Marvin A. Rapp
1987 Richard E. Ogden
1986 George M. Ewing, Sr.
1985 Alton U. Farnsworth
1984 Ella Dunham
1983 Bruce M. Kennedy
1982 Marvin L. Sands

2015
Mr. Canandaigua
Recipient,
Benedict Gullo
1981 Anthony M. Symigs
1980 William J. Mitchell
1979 Louis M. Kiesewetter
1978 James F. Kellogg
1977 Rose Comella
1976 Richard H. Hawks, Sr.
1975 Isobel S. Sainsbury
1974 George G. Hayes
1973 Arthur S. Hamlin
1972 Lester A. Boyce
1971 T. Hamilton Kennedy
1970 Frank A. Baker
1969 Herbert J. Ellis

1968 Robert A. Hoekelman

1967 Collins W. Carpenter
1966 Albert A. Moore
1965 Walter C. Benham
1964 Arthur R. Munson
1963 Burrall S. Case
1962 Howard J. Samuels
1961 William W. Muar
1960 Raymond A. Lake

2015 COMMITTEES of the CHAMBER

Chamber committees are open to all members of the Canandaigua
Area Chamber of Commerce. The Chambers committees provide
an opportunity for the membership to have a voice in program
development, community activities, advocacy, networking, and
issues affecting the Chamber. The Chamber salutes the many
volunteers who work tirelessly to maintain the mission and goals of
our various committees.

Ambassadors Committee
Mission: To strengthen retention through one-on-one member
contact.
Chair: Laura King, Canandaigua National Bank & Trust

Community & Government Affairs Committee

Mission: To study and analyze issues of interest to
Canandaigua and its business community, take advocacy positions
on those issues, and communicate the Chambers viewpoint clearly
and strongly to our members, elected officials, and the community
at large.
Chair: Chris Hubler, CIG Insurance Agency

Economic Development Committee

Mission: To enhance and promote the economic growth
of the Canandaigua area.
Co-Chairs: Randy Farnsworth, Randall Farnsworth Auto Group
and Russ Kenyon, Kenyon & Kenyon
Advisory Chairs: George Hamlin, Canandaigua National
Bank & Trust and Dan Fuller, Bristol Mountain Resort

Lake Trout Derby Committee

Mission: To organize annual fishing derby promoting
Canandaigua and benefiting Camp Good Days & Special Times,
Naples Hospeace House, and Mercy Flight Central.
Co-Chairs: Dave Morrow & Steve Cowley

Membership Committee
Mission: To enhance the net growth of the Chamber
membership through effective retention and recruitment
practices and marketing of chamber programs and services.
Chair: Andy Griffith, RE/MAX Properties

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All inventory of the Visitors Guide &
Map has been distributed which
is unprecedented!

105th Annual Dinner

The Chambers 105th Annual Dinner &
Membership Meeting was held on Friday,
January 30th at Finger Lakes Community
College. The Chamber was pleased to
have had 271 people attend the event.
The culmination of the evening was the
awarding of the 2015 Mr. Canandaigua
Benedict F. Gullo, DDS, P.C.

The 34th Annual

Canandaigua Lake Trout Derby

Chamber Mixers
Chamber mixers were held monthly
throughout the year. Mixers give
members the opportunity to meet
and network with one another while
exploring local member businesses that
host the mixers. In 2015 Mixers were
held at: Habitat for Humanity of Ontario
County, NY/ReStore, Quail Summit,
Morrell Builders, McFarland Johnson,
The Hammocks at Canandaigua, Wood
Library, The Canandaigua Lady, The
Inn on the Lake, Randall Buick-GMCCadillac, Community Bank NA and
Heron Hill Tasting Room at Bristol.
Additionally the Chamber joined with
21 Rochester area Chambers and over
250 attendees to participate in the Mega
Mixer held in May at The RIT Inn &
Conference Center.

105th Annual Dinner

Community Guide
& Business Directory
The 2015-16 Community Guide again
offered a high quality, magazine-style
product with a glossy cover, larger
photos and dramatic inside features,
along with the latest information on
our Chamber and our community.
The Community Guide featured
over 50 advertisers.

MARCH Mixer

Ribbon Cuttings
The Chamber held a number of ribbon
cuttings at new and relocated businesses
in 2015: Canandaigua Lake Counseling
Services, Core Rhythm Pilates, LLC,
Lynch Family Clinic, Flavors Indian
Restaurant, Sears Hometown Store,
Glass Doctor, Fingerlakes ACE
Hardware, Randall Buick-GMCCadillac, Cheshire Farms Creamery,
Parkside Townhomes, Kismet New
American Bistro, Child & Family
Resources, Inc.s Baby Cafe, Bad Dog
Spa, Mengel, Metzger, Barr & Company,
Farmers Insurance, The Links at
CenterPointe Townhomes, Anytime
Fitness, Child Advocacy Center of
the Finger Lakes, and The Center for
Disability Rights.

Chamber University

Visitors Guide and Map

The Chamber distributed 20,000 copies
of the 2015/2016 Visitors Guide and
Map through our visitors center, mailed
requests, local businesses, parks and area
chambers. The 2015/16 Visitors Guide
& Map was updated to color coordinate
with the Community Guide and was
enhanced with a more whimsical and
eye catching map of the area.

The Derby was held on June 6th & 7th

on Canandaigua Lake. Approximately
280 fishing enthusiasts participated.
The Derby is hosted by the
Canandaigua Chamber of Commerce
and the South Bristol Fish & Game
Club. The proceeds benefit Camp
Good Days and Special Times, the
Naples Hospeace House and Mercy
Flight Central, Inc. Each agency was
awarded over $3,000. The grand prize
winner was John Bodine of
Canandaigua with a 13.39 lb.
brown trout.

FLAVORS INDIAN RESTAURANT

Ribbon Cutting

The Chambers business education

series consists of seminars on a variety
of topics of interest to a wide range
of businesses. The 2015 Chamber
University curriculum covered the
following topics: Google Analytics,
How to Make a $12 Website in Under
Two Hours, 10 Things Every Business
Should Know About Google Search,
Marketing Tool Kit, and a NY State

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Gala is the Chambers opportunity to
recognize members who have reached a
milestone in their number of years as a
member of the Canandaigua Chamber
of Commerce. Canandaigua National
Bank & Trust and Kennedy & Son
Family Corporations/Canandaigua
Monument Company were recognized
for 105 years of membership. The Gala
was a beautiful evening with 190 guests
that enjoyed the motivational Keynote
Speaker, Kevin D. Flynn.

Liquor Q & A Session. Chamber

University sessions through Coggno,
our online training partner, continued
throughout 2015 with new online
courses added this year. This allows
our members and their employees
the flexibility of training and
education when convenient and
at an affordable cost.

Business Awards Luncheon

The Chamber held its 4th Annual
Business Awards Luncheon on June
5th at The Inn on the Lake. Businesses
were recognized for excellence in four
categories: Retail, Tourism, Service
and Industry. The 2015 recipients were
Thompson Guild Gallery Gift Shop,
Lazy Acre Alpacas/Alpaca Country
Clothing & Gifts, Finger
Lakes Community College, and
Leonards Express. Dave and Jason
LaBarge were the Keynote Speakers,
sharing the history and growth of their
family business, LaBarge Media.
LaBarge Media surprised the Chamber
with a gift of a fabulous video that
showcases the beauty of Canandaigua
which is now available for viewing on
the Chambers homepage.

44th Annual Ralph Sheridan

Golf Classic

ANYTIME FITNESS
Ribbon Cutting

Anniversary Gala

The Golf Classic was held on August

6th at Bristol Harbour Resort. The
tournament had 166 golfers participate
on a beautiful day on the links. A dinner
catered by Bristol Harbour followed.
The 2015 tournament winners were
Brent and Zach Sheridan and Suzanne
Yarnell and Joanne LeRoy. The
Corporate Cup winner was Growmark
FS. The Mens Handicap was won by
Mark Fritz and Andy Humphrey. The
Womens Handicap was won by Carol
Mossie and Barb Finch. Mixed Handicap
was won by Kelly Colf and Phil Scott.

2015 Anniversary Gala

The Chambers 10th Annual Anniversary
Gala was held on August 27th at The
Inn on the Lake. The Anniversary

Economic Development
This year marked the 3rd year of the
successful agreement for the Chamber
to provide Economic Development
expertise to the City of Canandaigua.
The Chamber is currently tracking
22 active projects, and has completed
31. The Chamber currently lists 46
properties in Canandaigua available
for redevelopment, ranging from a 200
square foot storefront to 70+ acres of
underused industrial property. The
Chamber has been an active proponent
of redevelopment projects such as
Pinnacle North, Labelon, Meridian,
and the former Lisk warehouses.

Breakfast & Business

The Chamber continued to offer
informational programming with
Breakfast & Business State of the
County, City & Town held at the New
York Wine & Culinary Center in May.
Elected officials from the County,
City, & Town shared current progress
and information with attendees. The
Chamber also hosted a Legislative
Luncheon at The Inn on the Lake with
Assembly Minority Leader Kolb.

Past Presidents Picnic

ATHENA Awards

The Chambers Past Presidents

Picnic was held on August 20th at
Rick & Linda Hawks cottage. The
picnic is a gathering of past Chamber
Chairpersons, Mr./Mrs./Ms.
Canandaigua Award recipients and
ATHENA Award recipients. The picnic
was catered by Erics Office Restaurant
and much fun was had by all.

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Canandaigua YEA! Program
The third year Young Entrepreneur
Academy class completed the program
and graduated on May 13, 2015. The
third year program began in November
with eight students registered. The
Chamber has partnered with Finger
Lakes Community College and the
Canandaigua City School District to
bring this program to our community.
Students in 6th -12th grade who were
interested in starting their own business
participated. During the 30 lesson
program students developed an idea,
wrote a business plan, presented in front
of an investor panel, filed DBAs, opened
real bank accounts, and began to sell or
display their product/service at a trade
show. The local investor panel finalist
went on to Regional Semi-Finals and had
a chance to compete for a scholarship to
the Saunders School of Business at RIT.

ATHENA Award. Teresa Deacon,

Family Assessment Worker, Child &
Family Resources, was the recipient
of the ATHENA Young Professional
Leadership Award. Lauren Kolb, Vice
President and Business Development
Officer, Genesee Valley Trust Company
was the recipient of the 2015 ATHENA
Award.

Volunteer Involvement

Ralph Sheridan
Golf Classic

Member Orientations
The Chamber held two member
orientations in 2015 ( January and July).
Member Orientations offer opportunities
for new and existing members to learn
about the benefits available to them as a
member of the Canandaigua Chamber
and to meet fellow members. New and
existing members have open dialogue
and can ask questions about their
benefits, opportunities for involvement,
and new member discounts.

Chamber staff and volunteers visited

Bridges for Brain Injury Wildlife
Defenders on October 22nd to
provide the volunteers with a fun and
educational session on the non-profit
organizations unique program that
works with victims of traumatic brain
injury. The Chamber has four yearround volunteers and an additional four
seasonal volunteers that keep the Visitor
Center staffed and assist with major
Chamber projects.

Prospective Member
Breakfasts

Canandaigua YEA! Program

31st Annual Canandaigua

ATHENA Award Dinner

In May and September the Chamber

held Prospective Member Breakfasts
for potential members of the Chamber.
This was a great opportunity to share
the Chamber story and its opportunities
with these businesses. Prospective
members also had the chance to
meet Chamber Ambassadors and
Membership Committee members
to hear testimonials and how benefits
impact their bottom line.

Light Up Canandaigua!

The 31st Annual Canandaigua ATHENA

Awards Dinner was held on November
20th at Finger Lakes Community
College. The ATHENA Awards are cohosted by the Canandaigua Chamber of
Commerce and the Professional Women
of the Finger Lakes. The awards dinner
was attended by 337 people. The event
recognized nominees and recipients
of the ATHENA Young Professional
Leadership Award and the prestigious

The Annual Light Up Canandaigua!

event was held December 10th. This
year there were 24 residential/business
participants who registered to compete
in the event. Bus tours of the lights were
enjoyed by 69 participants. Additionally,
the Chamber distributed self-guided
tour maps through the Visitors Center
and the Chambers website.

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Awards

CaNaNDaiGUa

aTHeNa
reCiPieNTS

2015 ATHENA
Award Recipient
Lauren Kolb

2015
Lauren Kolb
vice President &
Business Development Officer
Genesee valley Trust Company
2014
Deborah wilbur
Teacher, Canandaigua City
School District
2013
stephanie Kunes-mincer
President and CeO
National MS Society,
Upstate New York Chapter
2012
sharon Gullo
Pediatric/Psychiatric
Nurse Practitioner,
Canandaigua Lake
Counseling Services
2011
Dr. Barbara Risser
President, Finger Lakes
Community College
2010
Lynne Erdle
Superintendent
Canandaigua
City School District

2009
virginia Ginny Clark
vice President,
Community affairs
Constellation Brands, inc.
and
Randy & margaret
Farnsworth
Owners, randall
Farnsworth autogroup
2008
Deborah Denome
Director, Seeking
Common Ground
2007
Barbara Fuge
Former CFO,
Genesee regional Bank
& Community volunteer
2006
Janet Tenreiro
Former Owner,
The Medicine Shoppe
2005
Rhoda Childs
retired regional Director,
United way of Ontario County
2004
marci Diehl
Owner, Double vision Creative

1994 Judith m. stewart

retired Senior vice President,
Canandaigua National
Bank & Trust
2003
1993
Karen Davison Blazey
Linda Farchione
executive Officer,
retired President and CeO,
Quantum Performance
Thompson Health
Group, inc.
1992
2002
Joyce Ezrow
Deborah Kinney weymouth
associate Professor
Senior vice President of
of Business,
Hospital Operations and CFO,
anne arundel
Thompson Health
Community College
2001
1991
valerie Knoblauch
Linda welch
President, Finger Lakes
retired Owner,
visitors Connection
Th
e Shopping News
2000
1990 Kay James
Lauren Dixon
retired City Manager,
CeO & Owner,
City of Canandaigua
Dixon Schwabl
advertising, inc.
1989
Lois Kozlowski
1999
retired Owner,
Gail D. oBrien
wizard of Clay Pottery
retired President,
Canandaigua Chamber
1988
of Commerce
Gail Dorr Herman
Office Manager,
1998
The Medicine Shoppe
sharon Pepper
retired Senior vice President
1987
of Senior Living Services,
Barbara nelson
Thompson Health
Former executive Director,
west Ontario County
1997
red Cross,
Teresa E. Hall
american red Cross
President, TCHMeD
Consulting, inc.
1986
Tarry shipley
1996
retired Business Manager,
Ellen Polimeni
wCGr/wFLC
Mayor of the City
of Canandaigua and
1985
Former assistant Principle,
Diane Reed
Canandaigua Middle School
associate Professor
and Co-Director,
1995
Graduate educational
Gail D. Love
Leadership Program,
retired Owner,
St. John Fisher College
Human resource associates

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2015 ATHENA
Young Professional
Leadership
Award Recipients

2015
Teresa Deacon
Family Assessment and
Support Worker,
Child & Family Resources
2014
Nadia Harvieux
Conservation Outreach Educator,
Muller Field Station and Adjunct
Faculty Member, Conservation
Department, Finger Lakes
Community College; Education
Program Manager, Finger Lakes
Institute at Hobart and
William Smith Colleges
2013 Erica Bapst
Owner, Adorn Jewelry
& Accessories
2012
Margaret Maggie Meyer
Assistant Vice-President
Personal Banking and Insurance
Service Manager, Canandaigua
National Bank & Trust

2015 Award Recipient

Teresa Deacon

2011
Tracey Fuller
Heiser Brand President/
Branch GM,
Heisser Logistics, Inc.
2010
Teresa Pare
Owner, The Law Offices
of Teresa M. Pare

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Chamber ANNUAL BUSINESS AWARD Recipients

Since 2000, the Canandaigua Chamber of Commerce has
honored its business members with the Annual Business Award
in the following categories: Tourism, Retail, Industry and Service.
Winners are chosen based on certain criteria, including length
of operation, length and depth of involvement in the Chamber
and/or community, business contribution to the community and
outstanding achievement in business. Awards are presented each
year at the Chambers Annual Dinner. The following businesses
are past winners of the Chambers Annual Business Award:

2015

Tourism: Lazy Acre Alpacas/Alpaca Country Clothing & Gifts

Service: Finger Lakes Community College
Retail: Thompson Guild Gallery Gift Shop
Industry: Leonards Express, Inc.

2014

Tourism: Roseland Bowl Family Fun Center

Service: Tall Trainer Fitness Systems
Retail: Image Custom Audio & Video
Industry: CB Craft Brewers

2013

Tourism: Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion

State Historic Park
Service: Nu-Look Collision Centers, Inc.
Retail: Ryans Wine & Spirits
Industry: LaBarge Media

2011 | 2012

Tourism: CMAC (Constellation Brands

Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center)
Service: Park West Hair Design & Spa
Retail: Rockcastle Florists
Industry: Rochester Gas & Electric Corp.

2006

Tourism: Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack

Service: American Red Cross - West Ontario Office
Retail: Crown Jewelers
Industry: Moore Printing Co., Inc.

2005

Tourism: Captain Grays Boat Tours

Service: Canandaigua Bus Tours
Retail: Dick Anthony LTD
Industry: Commodore Machine

2004

Service: Ontario ARC/Abbey Industries

Retail: Mobile Music
Industry: Finger Lakes Technologies Group, Inc.

2010

2003

2009

2002

2008

2001

2007

2000

Tourism: Miami Motel

Service: Wood Lawn Cemetery
Retail: Wick-edly Sent Soap & Candle Company
Industry: Patrick Constructors
Tourism: Granger Homestead
Service: Mercy Flight Central, Inc.
Retail: Canandaigua Carpets
Industry: Constellation Brands
Tourism: Arbor Hill Grapery
Service: Pattys Place
Retail: Pat Rini Rohrer Gallery
Industry: Iversen Construction Corp.
Tourism: Bristol Mountain Resort
Service: Kennedy & Son Funeral Home, Inc.
Retail: Randall Farnsworth Auto Group
Industry: Artizahn Dental Studio, Inc.

Tourism: Canandaigua Inn on the Lake

Service: Thompson Health
Retail: Sweet Expressions
Industry: Messenger Post Newspapers
Tourism: Bristol Valley Theatre
Service: The Eye Care Center
Retail: G. Jones Furniture
Industry: Canandaigua Wine Company
Tourism: AAA of Canandaigua
Service: Literacy Volunteers
Retail: The Country Ewe
Industry: Pactiv
Tourism: Canandaigua Inn on the Lake
Service: Ontario County Arts Council
Retail: Canandaigua Motors
Industry: Ultrafab

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MEMBERS of the CANANDAIGUA CHAMBER of COMMERCE

1910

Canandaigua National Bank & Trust

Kennedy & Son Family Corporations/
Canandaigua Monument Company

1925

Messenger Post Media/Daily Messenger

1950

1971

Myles Auto Parts

Parrish & Brassie, LLP

1972

Fisher-Yates Communications, Inc.

Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion
State Historic Park

Davidson Shoes, Inc.

Moore Printing Company, Inc.
Rochester Gas & Electric Corp.

1973

1952

1974

Kiwanis Club of Canandaigua

1956

Canandaigua Country Club

Murphys Tire Service

1959

Johnson-Kennedy Funeral Home, Inc.

1960

Aberle Eye Care

Benedict F. Gullo, DDS, P.C.
Holloway House

1962

Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack

Muehe & Newton, LLP
Thompson Health

1964

Canandaigua Chrysler Dodge Jeep

Farnsworth Chevrolet
Stewart Title Insurance Company

American Legion Post # 256

Iversen Construction Corp.
Dick Anthony LTD
Frontier Communications

1975

HEP Sales
Star Cleaners

1977

Canandaigua Carpets, Inc.

EFPR Group, LLP
Wegmans Food Pharmacy & Market Cafe

1978

CIG Insurance Agency

City of Canandaigua
Flowers By Stella
German Brothers Marina, Inc.
Tim McKenna Construction, Inc.
Town of Canandaigua

1980

1965

Bristol Mountain Resort

Constellation Brands

Canandaigua Orthopaedic Associates, PC

Canandaigua Yacht Club, Inc.
Crown Jewelers
J. James Wolfe Agency, Inc.
Rockcastle Florist

1966

1981

Roseland Bowl
Finger Lakes Radio Group

1967

Ryans Wine & Spirits

1969

Realty USA

1970

The Inn on the Lake

Pettinger Sheet & Metal Fabrication, Inc.

1982

Canandaigua Quickprint
Cheshire Union Gift Shop
& Antique Center
Excellus of Rochester
Greater Canandaigua Family YMCA
Hall & Karz Esqs.
Kenyon & Kenyon
RE/MAX Properties
Worden Hill, Inc.

1983

Eighty Parrish Street Apartments

Finger Lakes Financial Services, Inc.
Lafayette Motel & Restaurant
Ontario ARC
Renaissance - The Goodie II Shoppe
Tenax Town Cleaners

1984

Casa De Pasta, Inc.

Edelweiss Properties Realtors, LLC
Finger Lakes Visitors Connection
Freeland-Parrinello Land Surveyors
Randall Buick-GMC-Cadillac
Thomas Estates Mfg.
Housing Community, LLC

1985

Finger Lakes Lodge

Kellogg Computer Training & Solutions
Kelly Services
LaBarge Media
Reliant Community Credit Union
Susan Cooney Attorney at Law

1986

Centerpointe Country Club

Healthsettings Leasing, LLC
Nothnagle Realtors
Ontario Honda

1987

Auto Wash
Community Bank NA
Davie Kaplan, CPA , P.C.
Five Star Bank
Furniture Village Moving Company
Lake Country Physical Therapy
& Sportscare, PC
Mitchell Pierson Jr., Inc., Realtors
Terry A. Dekouski, Inc.
Wood Library

1988

Blue Ribbon Smokehouse,

Restaurant, and Bakery
Country Corners Nursery, Inc.
Curtis Locksmith Service
Venezia & Associates

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MEMBERS of the CANANDAIGUA CHAMBER of COMMERCE

1989

Arbor Hill Grapery

Geoffry E. Hallstead, DMD
Granger Homestead Society, Inc.
Parkway Plaza c/o Conifer Realty
The Country Ewe LTD

1990

Adecco Employment Services

Allstate of Canandaigua
Cats in the Kitchen
Finger Lakes Community College
Gorham Tax Service
Ontario County Historical Society
Young Explosives Corporation

1991

Casella Waste Services

Green View Farms
Indian Village RV Park, Inc.
Lacy Katzen LLP
SCORE Chapter #23

1992

American Gutter Supply, Inc. (A.G.S., Inc.)

Arbys Restaurant
Beacon Farm Market
Canandaigua Federal Credit Union #16176
Fidello Training Technologies
Lawngevity Lawn & Landscape, Inc.
Niagara Restaurant
Ontario Janitorial, Inc.
Ontario Mazda
Phelps Sungas, Inc.
The Coordinated Child Development
Program, Inc.

1993

Greater Canandaigua Civic Center, Inc.

Manchester Inn
Sutters Canandaigua Marina, Inc.
VA Medical Center
Walmart Store #1673

1994

Beryl Anns Unisex Salon

Canandaigua Cemetery
Association/Woodlawn
Glenn Reed Building & Remodeling
Mobile Music
Phalen Farms

Steve A. Walker & Associates

Tractor Supply Company
Velmex, Inc.

1995

Armor Building Supply, Inc.

Better Business Bureau
C. A. Reed Associates
Genesee Valley Penny Saver
Shepard Bros., Inc.

1996

Bristol Woodlands Campground

Canandaigua Montessori School
Chamberlain DAmanda
Oppenheimer & Greenfield
Democrat and Chronicle Media Group
Eagle Gymnastics
First United Methodist Church
Lone Wolf Computers, Inc.
Mercy Flight Central, Inc.
Paychex, Inc.
St. Marys School
The Medicine Shoppe
Toshiba Business Solutions New York

1997

Bristol Harbour Resort

Downtown Canandaigua Business
Management Association, Inc.
Erics Office Restaurant
Finger Lakes Hearing Center, Inc.
Finger Lakes Technologies Group, Inc.
First Congregational Church UCC
Happy Tails Animal Shelter of the
Humane Society of Ontario County
Horizons A DePaul
Senior Living Community
John F. McKeown Esq.
National Pond Service
Ontario County Republican Committee
Plant Health Ltd, Inc.
Ranks IGA
Sweet Expressions

1998

102.3 Sunny FM
Canandaigua Super 8
City Mini Storage, LLC
Colb Heating Cooling & Refrigeration
Computer Obedience Training
Finger Lakes Premier Properties
Happiness House/Finger Lakes
Cerebral Palsy
Lightland Farms, LLC
Renovators
Seneca Lake Winery Association

1999

Bristol Valley Theater

Canandaigua Motorsports
Clark Manor House
Halco Energy/Plumbing & Heating
Lawrence Construction
Mayflowers Garden LTD
McAlpin Associates
Quail Summit
Quantum Performance Group, Inc.
Roseland Waterpark
Vision Hyundai of Canandaigua

2000

Chesler Photography
Direct Maytag Home Appliance Center
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites
Finger Lakes Animal Hospital
Image Custom Audio & Video
Lang Heating & Cooling, Inc.
Stoddard Farms
Tailored Events, LLC
The Brocklebank Firm
The Eye Care Center
The Salvation Army
United Way of Ontario County

2001

Canandaigua Lady
Canandaigua Window Cleaning
Haines Local Search
IBA - Charlie Page
Keuka College - Accelerated Studies
for Adults Program (ASAP)
Literacy Volunteers of Ontario County
Monroe Capital, Inc.
Partnership for Ontario County, Inc.

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MEMBERS of the CANANDAIGUA CHAMBER of COMMERCE

2002

CL Enterprises
Dunn Tire
Finger Lakes Monument Co., Inc.
Finger Lakes Visiting Nurse Service
Kepner Equipment, Inc.
Morrell Builders
Park West Hair Design & Spa, Inc.
Prime Datum, Inc.
SUNY Empire State College

2003

Comfort Keepers
KB Graphics
Long Term Care Associates, Inc.
Municipal Solutions, Inc.
Pat Rini Rohrer Gallery
Ravenwood Golf Club
Sun Set Cove
Tops Friendly Markets
Underberg & Kessler LLP

2004

1840 Inn on the Main Bed and Breakfast

Alan Lupton Associates, Inc.
Albert S. Kusak, Attorney at Law
Anderson VanHorne Associates, Inc.
Artizanns
Bristol Views Bed & Breakfast
Dental Care of Canandaigua
Canandaigua Sailboarding
Caprini Realtors
Commodore Machine
D.J. Beardsley & Sons, Inc.
F. G. Rayburn Mason Contractors, Inc.
Finger Lakes Gallery & Frame
Finger Lakes Railway Corp.
Goodman Enterprises
Heiser Logistics Inc.
Joseph Hezel, Geneva Insurance Agency
Lakeview Lawn & Landscape, Inc.
Lowes of Canandaigua
McKenna Builders, Inc.
Miami Motel
Potter HVAC & Metal Fab, Inc.
Ramada Geneva Lakefront
Sylvan Learning Center
The Pitti Group Wealth Advisors
at Morgan Stanley
UBS Financial Services - Rocco Pietropaolo

Walter J. Deck, DMD, P.C.

Years Boundary

2005

Applebees
Brian H. Hill Construction
Brown Hound Bistro
Canandaigua City School District
Canandaigua Veterinary Hospital
Cayuga Lake Wine Trail
Crazy Horse Transportation Service
CB Craft Brewers
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Little Lambs Preschool
Hibbs Enterprises, Inc.
Jose & Willys at the Lake
Judith M. Phillips, KBella Salon & Spa
Lake Country Home Inspections, Inc.
Lake Effects Web Design
Lakewood Vineyards
Leonards Express, Inc.
MacGregors Grill & Tap Room
Phelps Cement Products
Premier Physical Therapy
Rochester Home Building Association, Inc.
SkyPort-IT, Inc. (Formerly QwicNet, Inc.)
Stephen Hastings, Finger Lakes Times
The Lyons National Bank
Wick-edly Sent Soap and Candle Company

2006

Cheney & Blair, LLP

Creative Dimensions Marketing & Design
CSA Solutions
Finger Lakes Shipping Outlet
Gerber Homes
Jacquelyn M. Bell CPA, PLLC
KeyBank
Lamar Advertising
Loria Nursing Service
March of Dimes
Mary M. Gooley Hemophilia Center
New York Wine & Culinary Center
North Shore Naturopathic
and Acupuncture
Riesters Appliances
Rochester Folk Art Guild
Taurus Properties, Inc.
United Church of Bristol

2007

Canandaigua Contractors, LLC

Chalet of Canandaigua Bed & Breakfast
Cheshire Community Church
ESL Federal Credit Union
Fort Hill Apartments
Johnson Excavating & Landscape, LLC
Middlesex Baptist Church
Naples Valley Brand Products
Qual-Tech Automotive
Simply Crepes Cafe
Tall Trainer Fitness Systems

2008

Adorn Jewelry and Accessories

Best Western Plus Victor Inn & Suites
Brad Champlin, Champlin & Associates
Brookside Apartments
Canfield & Tack, Inc.
Care Net Pregnancy Center
of Canandaigua
Casa Italiana
Comfort Inn and Suites
Finger Lakes College Suites
Habitat for Humanity of
Ontario County, NY/ReStore
Keyser Computer Services
Lauras Wellness and Yoga
Legacy at the Fairways
Macs Philly Steaks
M & J Carpets
Nu-Look Collision Centers, Inc.
Oakridge Landscaping Inc.
Professional Women of the Finger Lakes
Rheinblick German Restaurant
Rotary Club of Canandaigua
TCHMed Consulting, Inc.
The PC & Wireless Shop
The Villas at Canandaigua

2009

@home Builders
Canandaigua Wine Trail
CenterPointe Apartments & Townhomes
CMAC (Constellation Brands Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center)
David T. Hansen, CPA
equaTEK Interactive
Grapevine Country Tours, Inc.
Homewood Suites by Hilton

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MEMBERS of the CANANDAIGUA CHAMBER of COMMERCE

Hood Contracting, LLC
Inspire Moore Winery & Vineyard
K & K Photography
Light-R-U, LLC
McFarland-Johnson, Inc.
North Coast Advisors, LLC
P & L Trucking, LLC
Proctor Enterprises
Theatrical Design Network
The Country Vet
The Red Door Inn
Thomas R. Marafioti, Esq.
Uptown Tire and Auto Service
Z2 Architecture, PLLC

2010

Admar Supply Co., Inc.

Advio
Another World Bed & Breakfast
As We Grow Boutique &
Childrens Consignment Shop
Belhurst
Charlie Riedels Restaurant
Coach Street Clay
Faros Pizzeria
FocalPoint Federal Credit Union
F. Olivers
Grounded by Yoga Studios
& Teacher Training
Hazlitts Red Cat Cellars
Heartland Ovation Payroll
Heron Hill Tasting Room at Bristol
Isaac Heating & Air Conditioning
JD Smith Chiropractic
Just Right Carbines
K&A Contracting, Remodeling
And Design, Inc.
Lazy Acre Alpacas/
Alpaca Country Clothing & Gifts
Mattiacio Orthodontics
Michele Kisly Fine Portraiture
Monicas Pies
Naked Dove Brewing Company
Notre Dame Retreat House
Quinlans Medical Equipment & Supply
P.A.D.J. Music Service
Pampered Parents LLC
Pearle Vision
Proco Properties
Phillips Lytle LLP

St. Johns Episcopal Church

The Gould Hotel
The Grainery
Viele, Solimano, Swagler
& Chapman CPA PC

2013

Aldridge Realty
B.B. Binding
Bloomers Floral & Gift
Canandaigua Driving School
Cedar Lodge LLC
Child & Family Resources, Inc.
Cobblestone Networks
Corbys Collision Center, Inc.
Dixon Schwabl
Kathy Haygood, KBella Salon & Spa
Morgan Samuels Inn
Nolans on Canandaigua Lake
Spring Valley Gardens
Smith Boys Marine of Canandaigua
Sues Day Care
The Hammocks at Canandaigua

Allied Financial Partners

BME Associates
Canandaigua Winsupply
Cheshire Community Action Team
Crush Beer & Wine Tours
Dobbers Sports Bar & Grill w/
Three Huskies Brewing
DiMarco Constructors
Hollywood Nail and Spa
IL Posto Bistro & Wine Bar
JD Chapman Agency, Inc.
Kenrick Corporation
Macris Deli & Cafe
Massage Therapy of Canandaigua
McCormick Executive Consulting Service
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham
Morgan - LeChase Development, LLC
New You
Paws on Main Street
The Happy Chef Catering
The Feltner Group
The Mandy Friend Team

2012

2014

2011

Adams Actuarial LLC

Bonn Dioguardi & Ray, LLP
Canandaigua Medical Group, PC
Canandaigua Self Storage LLC
Campus Gate @ Finger Lakes
CJ Ryan Consults
Core Rhythm Pilates, LLC
Dale Carnegie Training
Dival Safety Equipment
Finger Lakes Extrusion
Furniture Spa
Hampton Inn & Suites
HD Quality Management
Holiday Inn Express Canandaigua
Joseph Fafone
Lions Club of Canandaigua
Manufacturer Rep Network, LLC
NB Breeders
Perris Pizzeria
RLO Consulting
Rushville Community Health Center
(RPCN)
Sakura Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar
Seneca Gorham Security Systems, Inc.
Simco Galleria

AARP
AFL Advisory Group, LLC
AmbitJewells
Ayers Painting
Bed & Breakfast At Oliver Phelps
Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association
(CLWA)
Candlewood Apartments and
Parkside Townhouses
Chrisanntha Construction Corporation
Crane Analytics
Edible Arrangements
Everyday Healthy Solutions - doTERRA
Family Counseling Service
of the Finger Lakes
Financial Architects Mass Mutual
Genesee Media Corporation
Growmark FS
Insurance Benefits Network
Light Hill - Canandaigua
Comfort Care Home

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MEMBERS of the CANANDAIGUA CHAMBER of COMMERCE

National Multiple Sclerosis Society,
Upstate New York Chapter
Nicks Chophouse
Ontario Insurance Company
Pats Taxi and Medical Transport Service
Prosecco Italian Restaurant and Jazz Bar
Raymour & Flanigan
Rochester ATM
Rising Stowe Signature Kitchens
Safari Party Adventures, Ltd.
Shine On Cleaning Services
Taylor - The Builders
The Windmill Farm & Craft Market
Twisted Rail Brewing Company, Inc.
Vibe Communications, LLC
Vision Kia of Canandaigua
Wolfe Architecture
Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
Writers & Books Gell Center
of the Finger Lakes

2015

Access Lifts & Ramps, Inc./

Access Home Elevators
American Red Cross
Anytime Fitness
A Reflection of You
Bailey Enterprises
Bambooshay Boutique
Believe with Young Living
Bota Fitness
Bridges for Brain Injury
Canandaigua Lake Counseling Services
Capstone Business Solutions, LLC
CEC Remodeling
CF Homegrown
Daniel Naples & Associates, LLC
Dawns Hair Salon
ECC Technologies, Inc.
Fingerlakes ACE Hardware
Finger Lakes Food Tours
Flavors Indian Restaurant

Generations Bank
Genesee Country Village & Museum
Glass Doctor
JH Remodeling
Just Press Print, LLC
Kismet New American Bistro
LECESSE Construction Services, LLC
Lynch Family Clinic
Marks Leisure Time
Martha Yudicky L.Ac
Mengel Metzger Barr & Company
Norry Management Corp
Ontario Mall Antiques
PACTIV Corporation
Rays Restaurant
Runnings #35
Sears Hometown Store
Sky Tree Studio Arts
The Dorschel Group
USA Payroll
Whitcomb Law Firm, P.C.

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