Join the Fourth Annual Sip 'n Shop - No Fee Event
Get into the holiday spirit at the Kitchens by Oaks and Oaks Roofing & Siding Holiday Market - Webster showroom!
The afternoon will be filled with festive cheer, unique finds, and community fun. Shop local this season and discover one-of-a-kind gifts from local artisans and crafters; perfect for everyone on your list.
❄️ Local Artisan & Craft Vendors: Handmade gifts and goodies from local vendors
❄️ Complimentary Wine Tastings & Charcuterie: Sip, savor, and snack while you shop
❄️ Puppy Love: Meet adorable adoptable pups from Operation ❄️ Freedom Ride, looking for their forever homes
This is more than a market; it’s a celebration of community, creativity, and holiday spirit! Whether you’re hunting for the perfect gift, enjoying an afternoon out with friends, or maybe even finding a new furry family member, you won’t want to miss it.
Tis the Season for Scammers: Protect Your Business This Holiday
Holiday scams aren’t just a consumer problem. While individuals worry about fake shopping sites and phishing texts, businesses face an even bigger threat this time of year.
When inboxes are overflowing, teams are stretched thin, and everyone’s rushing to wrap things up, scammers strike — sending fake invoices, spoofed emails, and “urgent” payment requests hoping someone clicks before they double-check.
Just Solutions is helping businesses stay secure — even when scammers turn up the holiday pressure. Read their advice on how to protect your business: https://www.justinc.com/blog/avoid-these-black-friday-and-holiday-shoppi...
FUJIMURA INSURANCE AGENCY RANKS ELITE with ERIE INSURANCE
The Fujimura Insurance Agency of Fairport recently ranked in the Top 7 of the Northeast/NY Branch Elite, with approximately 250 agencies in the state and 114 in Erie Insurance, out of around 2,200 agencies company wide. This represents activity for January through October 2025.
These rankings are based on profitability, customer management, production, etc. The agency utilizes the Erie Insurance products for customers in NY (and other states such as Ohio and Virginia). Erie Insurance was recently ranked number one by Consumer Reports for auto insurance. Erie Insurance has around $3.9 billion in customer sales/service. Agency Principal Robert K. Fujimura shared, "We are delighted and honored to receive these recognitions. It is our goal to make the customer insurance experience both seamless and pleasant. Erie Insurance has made it easier to deliver on the promises made to customers on a daily basis."
Roll Into The New Year!
Exciting times for JMB Personal Training! They are poised in the finals to take home the 2025 Democrat & Chronicle 'Best Gym' and 'Best Personal Trainer' (Joshua Bankes) in Rochester, again! A Gala will be held on December 10th when they announce the winner.
And more...
Black Friday, November 28: JMB Personal Training is hosting a Supplement Sale with 15% off all supplements
Saturday, December 13, 10am: 'De-Knot' seminar focusing on foam rolling and stretch; register on eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1924072084399?aff=oddtdtcreator
Saturday, Januray 3, 10am: Best Life Seminar
Friday, January 16: An eight week 'Set the Tone Challenge' kickoff for the New Year
Welcome New Chamber Members
Our Chamber celebrates growth with new members:
- Windy Acres Shopping Experience
- Perinton Family Acupuncture
- Florian Financial Group
- Fisher & Phillips LLP
- Five Star Improvements, Inc.
Follow these new members on their respective Social Media platforms. You can easily find them using click-throughs from our Chamber website Members page: https://fairportperintonchamber.org/?q=members-all
Windy Acres Shopping Experience
Short-Term Emergency Funding Available to People with Breast Cancer
With the greater community's time, money, and resources being given to Embrace Your Sisters through community-champion fundraisers and from business funds, they are thankful for the opportunity to support people with breast cancer across our 13 Finger Lakes counties, with short-term emergency funding for living expenses. Access the funding application online: https://www.embraceyoursisters.org/financial-assistance
Need application assistance? Call Embrace Your Sisters’ 2nd Vice President Suanne Lippman: 585-624-9690
December 10 Holiday Party @ Mulconry's Irish Pub
On December 10, the Chamber's holiday party will be hosted at Mulconry's Irish Pub in Fairport, across from the Box Factory where we office. No fee for members; $20 for guests/visitors. Reservations are required by the 5th: https://fairportperintonchamber.org/?q=events-list
Do you know a middle schooler looking to gain strength, speed, and confidence?
Most middle school athletes think getting faster or jumping higher means doing more skill work. The truth is - if athletes want to get faster and more explosive, they need to train the body to produce force through plyometric drills and strength training.
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* Learn proper lifting technique
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Your athlete doesn't need to train five days a week to see results. Just 2-3 hours a week of focused training can completely change how they move, jump, and compete.
FIT | STRENGTH Performance is currently offering a FREE Performance Evaluation Training Session to help build a plan that gets your athlete stronger, faster, and ready for modified sports. Learn more: https://www.fit-strength.com/
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Thank you for your attention and response.
Sincerely,
Jim Bilotta
Chamber President
Pursuit
VP, Business Development
Small Business Lending
jbilotta@pursuitlending.com
The Fairport Perinton Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 1144 | Fairport, NY 14450
http://www.fairportperintonchamber.org
fairportperintonchamber@gmail.com
585-586-9840
