Business calendar
Conferences/Events
Regional Photonics Cluster Annual Meeting: Panel discussion “Optics and the Future of Energy” moderated by Wayne Knox, director of the University of Rochester Institute of Optics. Annual Awards for Entrepreneurship and Leadership will also be presented. 3 p.m. sign-in; 3:30 to 5:30 panel; 5:30 to 6:30 refreshments and networking; 6:30 to 7 p.m. annual meeting. Nov. 17. Registration required. Eisenhart Auditorium, Rochester Museum & Science Center, 657 East Ave. $45; $195 for five; free for members of the Student Chapter of the Optical Society of America. (585) 329-4029 or www.newyorkphotonics.org. Greece Chamber Small Business of the Year Award Luncheon: 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Nov. 19. Reservations required. Ridgemont Country Club, 3717 W. Ridge Road, Greece. $20; $160 for table of eight. (585) 227-7272 or www.GreeceChamber.org.
Leveraging Lean-Sigma Within Human Resources … A Success Story at Rochester General Health System: Learn about Rochester General Health Systems’ application of Lean Sigma in health care. 8 a.m. registration; 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. program Nov. 19. Peter Geyer Steakhouse, 800 Pittsford-Victor Road, Pittsford. $35; $25 members; $10 in transition and students. (585) 230-6658.
ATHENA Awards Gala: Presented by the Canandaigua Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the Canandaigua Business and Professional Women’s Club. 5:30 to 9:15 p.m. Nov. 20. Canandaigua Inn On The Lake, 770 S. Main St., Canandaigua. $50. Call for reservations. (585) 394-4400, ext. 203, or www.canandaiguachamber.com.
Finance
Recent Xerox RIF Employees — 401(k), ESOP and RIGP — consolidating, managing, accessing without 10 percent penalty: Marathon Financial. 6:30 p.m. Nov. 16. 179 Sully’s Trail, Perinton. Free. (585) 419-2280.
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. Long-Term Care Insurance Consultants. 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. 140-A Metro Park, Suite 18, Henrietta. Free. Registration required. (585) 721-2385.
Xerox RIF — Retirement Planning/Investing/Understanding RIGP Options: Marathon Financial. 6:30 p.m. Nov. 18. 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.
Xerox Employees: VRIF/IRIF Retirement Planning: Noon Saturdays. Registration required. Newell Financial LLC, 21 Willow Pond Way, Penfield. Free. (585) 377-3960, (877) 889-3999.
Networking
Faith Employment Network: For individuals of faith. 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. Nov. 16 and 23. Ontario County Complex, 3010 County Complex Drive, Canandaigua. (585) 396-4020 or workforcedev@co.ontario.ny.us.
Rochester Chambers of Commerce Mega Mixer: Presented by 13 chambers of commerce from across Monroe County. 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 16. Rochester Marriott Airport Hotel, 1890 W. Ridge Road . $25; $10 Chamber members. (585) 244-1800 or www.rochesterbusinessalliance.com.
Networking Referral Group of Rochester: Share business opportunities, referrals and leads. 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Conference Room, 255 Woodcliff Drive, Perinton. Free. (585) 248-6718 or www.nrgrochester.com.
Business Networking International Tuesday’s Team: Grow your business today. 7 a.m. Tuesdays. Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, 2130 Fairport Nine Mile Point Road, Fairport. (585) 223-7340.
Business Networking International Success Unlimited: Business networking event that gives members referrals to grow their business. Bring 25 business cards. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Northfield Food & Drink, 3001 Monroe Ave. Free. (585) 329-5566 or www.bnisuccessunlimited.com.
Business Networking International Mid-Day Masters: Noon Tuesdays. Legacy at Cranberry Landing, 300 Cranberry Landing Drive, Irondequoit. (585) 305-7133.
Business Networking International Peak Performers: 7 to 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Flour City Diner, 2500 East Ave. (585) 697-4846.
Westside Network With Other Businesses: Business owners, managers and employees connect with other west-side businesses. 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Nov. 17. Edward Jones Investments, 3177 Latta Road, Greece. Free. (585) 723-6850.
Business Networking International NorthEast Marketers: 7 a.m. Wednesdays. Midtown Athletic Club, 200 E. Highland Drive. (585) 218-4574.
Business Networking International Early Birds: 7 to 8:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Carpe Diem Travel, 225 Tech Park Drive, Henrietta. (585) 503-8598.
Exchange Club of Rochester: Rochester’s oldest tip/networking group. Call for membership information. 8 a.m. Wednesdays. Bagel Bin Cafe, 2600 Elmwood Ave., Brighton. (585) 461-5070, ext. 19.
The August Group General Networking: 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. Bagel Bin Cafe, 2600 Elmwood Ave., Brighton. Free. www.augustgroup.org.
Business Networking International Redeye Referrals: 7 a.m. Wednesdays. Country Village Family Restaurant, 1100 Long Pond Road, corner of Maiden Lane. Free. (585) 227-0680.
Business Networking International Premier Professionals: 7 to 8:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Flour City Diner, 2500 East Ave. (518) 618-1260.
Business Networking International The Network Team TNT: 7 a.m. Wednesdays. Forest Park Retirement Community, 99 Forest Park, Victor. (585) 732-8432.
Rochester Network Partners: Social marketing and networking group. 8:30 to 10 a.m. Wednesdays. Flour City Diner, 2500 East Ave. Free. (585) 590-9716 or robbinetworkpartner@gmail.com.
Business Networking International NY Networkers: Business networking event that gives members referrals to grow their business. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays. Flour City Diner, 2500 East Ave. Call for details. (585) 720-9870.
Canalside Trailblazers II: Join the group for breakfast and ideas on how to promote and improve your business. 7:15 a.m. Nov. 18 and 25. Holiday Inn Express, 7502 County Road 42, Victor.
Henrietta Chamber of Commerce Tour of Genesee Valley Regional Market: Meet for breakfast and a short meeting before boarding a bus for the market tour with William Mulligan, Genesee Valley Regional Market Authority administrator. 7:30 to 8:55 a.m. Nov. 18. DoubleTree Hotel, 1111 Jefferson Road, Henrietta. $20. (585) 747-4459 or www.henriettachamberofcommerce.com.
Take Networking to Prime Time: Cliff Milligan hosts the August Group’s evening session for working professionals and others who want to stay connected and help others gain a leg up in their job search. 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays. St. Cecilia Church, 2732 Culver Road, Irondequoit. Free. www.augustgroup.org.
Business Networking International Rapid Referrals: Noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursdays. Flour City Diner, 2500 East Ave. (585) 381-2360.
Business Networking International Towpath Referrals: 7 a.m. Thursdays. Pineview Family Restaurant, 2139 Union St., Spencerport. (585) 419-9000.
Business Networking International Greece-A-Team: 7 to 8:30 a.m. Thursdays. Hampton Inn Rochester-North, 500 Center Place Drive, Greece. (888) 491-8818 or www.carolynstifflerrealty.com.
Business Networking International Business Builders: 7 a.m. Thursdays. Bay Front Restaurant, 1075 Empire Blvd., Penfield. (585) 872-2050.
Business Networking International Notable Networkers: 7 to 8:30 a.m. Thursdays. Holiday Inn Express, 860 Holt Road, Webster. Call for details. (518) 618-1260.
BNY Referrals Group: Noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursdays. Green Lantern Inn, 1 E. Church St., Fairport. (585) 978-2459 or www.bnyreferralsgroup.com or info@bnyreferralsgroup.com.
Business Networking International Baysiders: 7 a.m. Thursdays. Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester, 1200 Edgewood Ave., Brighton. (585) 742-3894.
Business Networking International Canaltown Connections: 7 to 8:30 a.m. Nov. 19. Slayton Place, 54 Slayton Avenue, Spencerport. (518) 618-1260.
True Networking Thursdays: Annual meeting and announcement of new TNT president. All members required. Sponsored by Bausch & Lomb African American Network. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 19. Second-floor rotunda. Bausch & Lomb, One Bausch & Lomb Place. $10. (585) 861-4222 or www.tntrochester.org/about.asp.
Business Networking International Brighton’s Best: 7 a.m. Fridays. Hawthorne’s Restaurant, 3500 East Ave., Pittsford. (585) 442-7014.
Better Business Partners Serving Seniors: A group of business owners or top executives providing referral listings to the community. Coffee is provided. 8:30 to 10 a.m. Nov. 24. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at RIT, Riparian Independent Living Complex at Rivers Run, 50 Fairwood Drive, Henrietta. jennifer@seniorlifegcm.com.
Other
Wayne Articulators Toastmaster Club: Improve communications skills. Be more effective in meetings. Get your point across concisely. 7 p.m. Nov. 16. Wayne Arts Gallery, 108 W. Miller St., Newark. (315) 597-5722.
Speechcrafters 1044 Toastmasters: Meeting geared to enhancing job interviewing skills. 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 17. Riley’s Irish Pub, 200 Park Point Drive, Suite 110 , Henrietta. Attendees must pay for dinner. (585) 442-1991, (585) 256-0563.
TNT Toastmasters: 6:30 to 9 p.m. First and third Wednesdays. King Buffet, 150 Cobblestone Court, Victor. Free. Dinner is extra. (585) 346-0227.
Daybreakers Toastmaster International Club: Learn how membership can help you improve your communications, be more effective in meetings and get your point across more concisely. Meet in the Seneca Room. Parking is extra. 7:30 to 9 a.m. Nov. 19. Strong Memorial Hospital, 601 Elmwood Ave. (585) 389-6107 or www.daybreakers.freetoasthost.org.
Kodak Park Toastmasters: Improve your communications skills. Open to all. 5:45 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19. Legacy at Park Crescent, 1000 Providence Circle, Greece. http://kodakpark.freetoasthost.org or VPMembership@kodakpark.freetoasthost.org.
XRX Pioneer Club Thanksgiving with Friends Luncheon: Host of Joseph C. Wilson Retiree of the Year Award. Please bring donations for HOPE Ministry such as personal care items, canned goods, cereals, pasta/sauce, paper and cleaning products and bus passes. Also gift cards for Wegmans, Target and Wal-Mart and gas gift cards. Noon Nov. 19. Reservations required. Green Lantern Inn, 1 E. Church St., Fairport. $18.50; $16.50 members. (585) 872-0975 or www.xeroxpioneerclub.org.
Toastitarians Toastmasters Club: Visitors welcome. Meet in youth room downstairs. 12:45 to 2:45 p.m. Nov. 22. First Unitarian Church of Rochester, 220 S. Winton Road. (585) 482-6640 or http://toastitarians.freetoasthost.org or membership@toastitarians.freetoasthost.org.
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. 6:30 to 9 p.m. Nov. 24. Midvale Golf & Country Club, 2387 Baird Road, Penfield. Free. (585) 704-2825.
Postprandial Toastmasters: Fun atmosphere, speaking and leadership learning opportunities. Business attire. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 25. Sanibel’s Cottage Restaurant, 1517 Empire Blvd., Webster. Call for details. (585) 750-6234 or www.postprandial.org or postprandial@yahoo.com.
Professional Development
Job Readiness Training for Displaced Homemakers: For women who have been out of the work force and need to update their job-seeking skills and homemakers who need a job or have lost their income due to widowhood, divorce or loss of partner’s job. Individual appointments or group workshops. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Lifespan, 1900 S. Clinton Ave. Free. (585) 244-8400 or www.lifespan-roch.org.
Résumé Review: Bring your résumé and learn to tweak and critique. Presented by staff from RochesterWorks. Bring 10 copies of your résumé. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 16. Registration required. Elma Gaffney Meeting Room. Fairport Public Library, 1 Village Landing, Fairport. Free. (585) 223-9091 or www.fairportlibrary.org.
Résumé Review: Bring your résumé and learn to tweak and critique in this interactive workshop. Space is limited. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 16. Mendon Public Library, 15 Monroe St., Honeoye Falls. Free. Registration required. (585) 624-6067 or www.mendonlibrary.org.
Eastside Four Agreements Group: Discuss The Four Agreements. Nov. 17. The Eastside Group, Suite 107, 642 Kreag Road, Pittsford. (585) 248-9322 or info@unlimitedcoaching.com.
Intellectual Property Rights: Terry Flynn and Neil Sflinkin, Harris Beach, will speak. Sponsored by International Business Council. 3 to 5 p.m. Nov. 17. Registration required. Hyatt Regency Hotel Rochester, 125 E. Main St. $55; $35 members. www.RochesterBiz.com/IBC or Heidi@RochesterBiz.com.
The Importance of Good Recordkeeping in a Small Business: Ralph M. Toscano Jr. will cover the legal issues facing today’s small-business owner. Emphasis will be on the need for the documentation of business records and an example of the tax responsibilities of the self-employed. Presented by The Business and Social Sciences Division of the Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County and the State University College at Brockport Small Business Development Center. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 17. Registration required. Kate Gleason Auditorium, Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County, 115 South Ave. Free. (585) 428-8130 or www.libraryweb.org.
Operating a Not-For-Profit in Trying Economic Times: Topics to be covered are fiduciary duties of officers and directors, what happens when a nonprofit runs out of money to operate and when a merger makes sense. A CLE sponsored by the Business Law Section of the Monroe County Bar Association. 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 17. Hyatt Regency Hotel Rochester, 125 E. Main St. Call for details and to register. (585) 546-1817 or www.mcba.org.
Small Business Startup and Survival: SCORE Rochester workshop includes business planning, banking, legal considerations, tax considerations, recordkeeping and finance and marketing. Topics will be presented by SCORE counselors with expertise specific to that area. Proper photo ID is required for admittance to the Federal Building. No beverages will be allowed into the building. 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 18. Registration required. Kenneth B. Keating Federal Building, 100 State St. $45 includes continental breakfast and lunch. (585) 263-6473 or www.scorerochester.org.
Center for Entrepreneurship Lecture Series: Nanette Levinson, associate professor, School of International Service, American University. “Co-cial Entrepreneuring: Making a Difference Locally and Globally.” 4:30 to 6 p.m. Nov. 18. Gleason Hall at the University of Rochester, Wilson Boulevard. Free. (585) 276-3500.
ISF (10 plus 2) Update: James May, Crimson Logic, Sherie Cuddy, Mohawk Global Logistics and U.S. Customs and Border Patrol will speak. Sponsored by International Business Council. 8:30 to 11 a.m. Nov. 18. Registration required. Hyatt Regency Hotel Rochester, 125 E. Main St. $35; $25 members. www.RochesterBiz.com/IBC or Heidi@RochesterBiz.com.
Defining Yourself: Tips and Tactics for Networking: Presented by Greater Rochester Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners. Separate checks available for your lunch. 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 18. Lehigh Restaurant, 4835 West Henrietta Road, Henrietta. $5. (585) 319-0004 or www.nawborochester.org.
Is Your Résumé a Sales Brochure?: RochesterWorks workshop. Space is limited. 6:30 p.m. Nov. 18. Irondequoit Public Library, Helen McGraw Branch, 2180 E. Ridge Road, Irondequoit. Free. Registration required. (585) 336-6060.
Blending Web 2.0 Technologies with Traditional Formal Learning: Presented by Tom Stone, product design architect, Element K. 7:30 to 8 a.m. registration and continental breakfast; 8 to 9:30 a.m. program Nov. 18. Wegmans School of Nursing, Room 106. Parking Lot C. St. John Fisher College, 3690 East Ave., Pittsford. Registration required. Call for details. (585) 470-0412 or programs@gvastd.org.
New Surrogate’s Court Requirements — When a Non-Resident Executor is Appointed: Topics to be covered: The court’s perspective, statutory and filing requirements, bond applications and costs and practitioner’s perspective. A CLE sponsored by the Trusts & Estates Section of the Monroe County Bar Association. 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. (noon lunch and registration) Nov. 18. Registration required. The Rubin Center for Education. Monroe County Bar Association/Center for Education, 1 W. Main St. Call for details. (585) 546-1817 or www.mcba.org.
HVAC Information Session: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 19. Monroe Community College Applied Technologies Center, 2845 West Henrietta Road. (585) 292-3725 or www.monroecc.edu/depts/hvac.
Greece Chamber of Commerce Small Business Success Series: “Value Added Services: From Good to Great” presented by Paul Chatfield, PS, Chatfield Engineers, P.C. Continental breakfast included. 7:30 to 9 a.m. Nov. 19. Registration required. Greece Chamber of Commerce, 2496 W. Ridge Road, Greece. $35; $20 members. (585) 227-7272 or www.greecechamber.org.
Create Strategic Growth for Your Business: Presented by N. Cenette Burdine, president of Burdine & Co. Presented by the National Association of Women Business Owners. Sponsored by First Niagara Bank. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Nov. 19. Lower-level conference room, The Bonadio Group, 171 Sully’s Trail, Perinton. (585) 319-0004 or www.nawborochester.org.
Career Information Session: Career Development services will hold an information session for people who wish to learn more about services to assist with their career enrichment or job search strategies. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 19. Registration required. Career Development Services, 150 State St. Free. (585) 244-0765 or info@careerdev.org.
Taking Your Business International: RochesterWorks workshop presented by Laurie DeRoller, executive director of the International Business Council of Greater Rochester. 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 19. Registration required. Eastman Room. United Way of Greater Rochester, 75 College Ave. Free. (585) 258-3513 or www.fingerlakes.natbic.org/events.php or dlewis@rochesterworks.org.
Authoring Requirements in an Agile World: International Institute of Business Analysis Rochester Chapter presents Tony Higgins from Blueprint. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Nov. 19. Registration required. Sanibel’s Cottage Restaurant, 1517 Empire Blvd., Webster. $25. (585) 869-7283 or www.rochesterny.theiiba.org or info@rochesterny.theiiba.org.
Business Forum: Rochester Professional Consultants Network hosts an informal, facilitated roundtable discussion of any issues regarding the starting or running of a consulting business. 8 to 9:30 a.m. Nov. 20. Pittsford Community Library, 24 State St., Pittsford. Free. (585) 244-1060 or www.rochesterconsultants.org.
Tax Institute: Current issues and topics for attorneys and CPAs with keynote speaker Jamie Woodward, acting tax commission. Sponsored by the Tax Section of the Monroe County Bar Association. 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 20. Registration required. Rochester Plaza Hotel and Conference Center, 70 State St. Call for details. Register online at www.mcba.org.
