Business calendar
Conferences/Events
Leadership Livingston Breakfast: Sponsored by Livingston County Education Alliance and the Livingston County Chamber of Commerce. 8 a.m. Sept. 10. Big Tree Inn, 46 Main St., Geneseo. $20. Reservations required. (585) 243-2222. Farmington Chamber of Commerce Recognition Dinner: Business of the Year Award. New York State Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb will speak. 6 p.m. Sept. 15. Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack, 5857 Route 96, Farmington. $25. (585) 398-2853.
Town Hall Meeting: The Rochester Business Alliance and the Unshackle Upstate coalition are hosting a special forum designed to give our New York lawmakers an up-close look at the region’s ongoing economic challenges through the personal stories of its members. 4 to 6 p.m. Sept. 16. Registration required. Dryden Theatre at George Eastman House, 900 East Ave. Free. (585) 244-1800 or www.rochesterbusinessalliance.com.
2009 Exposition & Diversity Business Opportunity Fair: Seminars, luncheon, trade show and reception provide an opportunity for business growth and networking among corporate executives, minority business leaders, government officials and the community at large. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 17. Registration required. Hyatt Regency Hotel Rochester, 125 E. Main St. Call for details. (716) 871-4120 or www.unymsdc.org.
Finance
Divorce/Legal Proceedings and Tax Implications: Presented by attorney Kristen Arcuri. Sponsored by the Independent Association of Accountants of NY Inc. 6 p.m. Sept 7. Reservations required. Salvatore’s Italian Gardens, 6461 Transit Road, Depew. Call for details. (716) 674-0636.
Long-Term Care Insurance Informational Workshop: Learn what types of plans are available, what they cost and how to protect your assets and your family from the increasing cost of long-term care. LTCi Consultants. 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. 140-A Metro Park (Suite 18), Henrietta. Free. Registration required. (585) 721-2385.
Recent Xerox RIF Employees - Retirement Planning/Investing/Understanding your RIGP options: Marathon Financial. 6:30 p.m. Sept. 9 and 16. 179 Sully’s Trail, Perinton. Free. (585) 419-2280.
Current Annuity Owners: How Your Beneficiaries Can Inherit Your Fixed or Variable Annuity Without Having to Pay Income Taxes: The Annuity Resource. 6:30 p.m. Thursdays. Registration required. 140-A Metro Park (Suite 18), Henrietta. Free. (585) 721-2385.
Single and Secure: Four Steps to Financial Independence: Presented by Mark Colgan, author of The Survivor Assistance Handbook. 6 p.m. Sept. 10. 179 Sully’s Trail, Perinton. Registration required. (585) 419-2272 or www.colgancapital.com.
Recent Xerox RIF Employees - 401k, ESOP and RIGP - consolidating, managing, accessing without 10 percent penalty: Marathon Financial. 6:30 p.m. Sept. 14. 179 Sully’s Trail, Perinton. Free. (585) 419-2280.
Networking
Faith Employment Network: For individuals of faith who believe God will provide them with all their needs, including employment. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays. Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 141 Adams St. (585) 232-6742. Career Club: Networking event. 9 to 11 a.m. Sept. 7 and 14. Ontario County Complex, 3010 County Complex Drive, Canandaigua. (585) 396-4020 or workforcedev@co.ontario.ny.us.
Henrietta Chamber of Commerce at the Tree Networking Night: 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 9. DoubleTree Hotel, 1111 Jefferson Road, Henrietta. (585) 475-4987 or www.henriettachamberofcommerce.com.
Livingston County Chamber of Commerce: Chamber After Hours: 2009 Small Business Award. Network in a casual atmosphere with colleagues and friends. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages provided. 4 to 6 p.m. Sept. 9. Livingston Arts Center, 4 Murray Hill Drive, Mount Morris. Free. (585) 243-2222 or www.livingstoncountychamber.com.
Referral Partners Group: Make connections that grow your business. 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Sept. 10. Rush-Henrietta School Operations Center, 1133 Lehigh Station Road, Henrietta. www.referralpartnersgroup.com or robplunkettdc@yahoo.com.
Rochester Area Chapter of the New York Commercial Associations of Realtors (RAC NYSCAR): Monthly luncheon meeting hosted by Buckingham Properties. 11:45 a.m. Sept. 10. Monroe/Clover Plaza, 2947 Monroe Ave., Brighton. Call for details. (585) 546-4170 or admin@rochesternyscar.com.
Friday Soiree: Soup and Cinema: Ryan’s Well. Facilitated discussion follows viewing. 5:30 to 8 p.m. Sept. 11. You Rock Academy, 301 Exchange Blvd. Suite LL-2. $15, $10 youth (6 to 16); $12, 10 youth in advance. (585) 442-1704, (800) 405-9265 or www.yourockacademy.com or Lauren@YouRockAcademy.com.
Float into Fall: Join more than 100 business professionals at this Jay and Tash networking event. Free hors d’oeuvres, live music by SharedGenes and drink specials. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 16. One, 1 Ryan Alley. (585) 329-5566 or uketasha@hotmail.com.
Rochester Business Alliance Business After Hours: Have a drink and a bite to eat while you meet and greet other business people. 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 17. Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School, 1100 S. Goodman St. $50; $10 members. (585) 256-4641 or www.rochesterbusinessalliance.com or edna.smith@rballiance.com.
Greece Chamber of Commerce Networking Luncheon: With guest speaker Doug Escher, Dale Carnegie Training. Sponsored by Gateway Energy Services. 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Sept 17. Registration required. Brook House Restaurant, 920 Elm Ridge Center Drive, Greece. $21; $16 members. (585) 227-7272 or sue@greecechamber.org.
Other
Wayne Articulators Toastmaster Club: Improve communications skills. Be more effective in meetings. Get your point across concisely. 7 p.m. Sept. 7. Wayne Arts Gallery, 108 W. Miller St., Newark. (315) 597-5722.
Toasted Sage Toastmasters Club: Improve your public speaking, listening and leadership skills. Noon to 1 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Toshiba Business Solutions New York, 150 Metro Park, Henrietta. Free. (585) 697-5512 or http://toastedsage.freetoasthost.net or jeff.fasoldt@tbs.toshiba.com.
Professionally Speaking Toastmasters: For people who would like to become better speakers. Business professional attire. Visitors welcome. 7 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 8. Midvale Golf & Country Club, 2387 Baird Road, Penfield. Free. (585) 704-2825 or membership@thebestprofessionalspeakers.com.
Decentralization Grants Seminar: Administered by the Arts & Cultural Council for Greater Rochester and funded in partnership with the New York State Council on the Arts. Any organization planning to apply for a Decentralization Grant must attend one of the seminars. Noon Sept. 8. Arts and Cultural Council for Greater Rochester, 277 N. Goodman St. Registration required. (585) 473-4000, ext. 206 or www.artsrochester.org/artscouncil/grants.htm or jwatson@artsrochester.org.
Decentralization Grants Seminar: Administered by the Arts & Cultural Council for Greater Rochester and funded in partnership with the New York State Council on the Arts. Any organization planning to apply for a Decentralization Grant must attend one of the seminars. 6 p.m. Sept. 10. Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave., Brighton. Registration required. (585) 473-4000, ext. 206 or www.artsrochester.org/artscouncil/grants.htm or jwatson@artsrochester.org.
Re-Inventing Your Life: Three-part workshop focuses on identifying meaningful activity, work and leisure for the third stage of life, particularly for those 45 and over. 5:30 to 8 p.m. Sept 10, 17 and 24. Registration required. Career Development Services, 150 State St. $160. Scholarships available. (585) 244-0765.
Business Expo: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept 19. Mall at Greece Ridge, 271 Greece Ridge Center Drive, Greece. Call for information or to reserve booth. (585) 227-7272 or www.greecechamber.org.
Professional Development
Fundamentals of Letters of Credit: The International Business Council of Greater Rochester NY seminar series presented by KeyBank. Learn how to understand the components of LCs and how to comply and be paid with Bobby Uy, VP Global Trade Services and International Payments at KeyBank. Networking follows. Webinar available. 3 to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 10. Registration required. Brio, 3400 Monroe Ave., Pittsford. $55; $35 members. (585) 530-6204 or www.rochesterbiz.com/IBC.
The 50 (Plus) Career Search: Debunking the Myths: Workshop for participants to discover the most common concerns employers have related to hiring the mature worker. It will also address job search strategies for the 50+ job seeker. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sept 11. Registration required. Fairport Public Library, 1 Village Landing, Fairport. Free. (585) 223-9091 or go to www.fairportlibrary.org.
Horse Farm Business School: Paddock and Fence Management for Horse Farms: Focus on horse pasture management, paddock durability and fencing options with Dr. Darrell Emmick and Dan Williams. Class includes a tour to Sand Piper Stables. 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 11. Registration required. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County, 480 N. Main St., Canandaigua. $25; $15 for other participants from the same farm and includes lunch. Call (585) 394-3977, ext. 427 or go to www.cceontario.org.
Planning & Strategy — The First Steps to Consulting Success: Rochester Professional Consultants Network presents Bob Lurz, Strategic Associates. 8 to 9:30 a.m. Sept. 11. Brighton Town Hall, 2300 Elmwood Ave., Brighton. $8; $5 members, payable by cash or check at the door. (585) 248-3886 or www.rochesterconsultants.org.
Eastside Four Agreements Group: Discuss The Four Agreements. Sept. 15. The Eastside Group, Suite 107, 642 Kreag Road, Pittsford. Call (585) 248-9322 or go to info@unlimitedcoaching.com.
Ring-Ka-Ching — Mobile Marketing: What You Need to Know: Dan Miller of MOVO Mobile will discuss how to extend your company’s advertising and marketing strategy to the mobile platform. Presented by the Rochester Chapter of the American Marketing Association. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept 15. Registration required. Mario’s Italian Steakhouse & Catering, 2740 Monroe Ave., Brighton. $49; $35 members. (585) 330-2363 or www.ama-rochester.org.
National Human Resources Association: Best Practices — Communicating Your Way to Success: Elizabeth A. Sears, president of Workplace Communication Inc., will talk about how America’s “Best Places to Work” use communication practices to develop trust. 8 a.m. Sept 15. Registration required. Inn on Broadway, 26 Broadway St. $30; $23 members. (585) 749-6041.
Business Ownership Training Course: Start a business. Grow a business: For those thinking of starting their own small business or already operating a business and would like to expand. Course taught by James Grillo, professor at Alfred State College. Mondays 6 to 9 p.m. Sept 16 to Nov. 18. Registration required. State University College at Geneseo, 1 College Circle, Geneseo. (585) 245-5048 or www.allianceforbusinessgrowth.com.
Preparing a Business Plan: Program, presented by SCORE, provides a review of business plan elements. Federal Building restrictions apply. 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sept 16. Registration required. Kenneth B. Keating Federal Building, 100 State St. $45 includes continental breakfast and lunch. (585) 263-6473 or go to www.scorerochester.org.
APICS Rochester Tour of Klein Steel: Visit the state-of-the-art facility. 5:30 p.m. Sept. 17. Registration required. Klein Steel, 105 Vanguard Pkwy. $20; $15 members and students, includes sandwiches and other deli items. (585) 244-3143 or www.apicsr.org.
Is Your Resume a Gate Opener or a Gate Closer: Workshop addresses the challenges of creating a resume for the 50+ job seeker. 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Sept 18. Registration required. Fairport Public Library, 1 Village Landing, Fairport. Free. (585) 223-9091 or www.fairportlibrary.org.
Business Forum: Rochester Professional Consultants Network hosts an informal roundtable discussion of any issues regarding the starting or running of a consulting business. 8 to 9:30 a.m. Sept. 18. Pittsford Community Library, 24 State St., Pittsford. Free. (585) 244-1060 or www.rochesterconsultants.org.
