36th Annual Gates Chili Chamber of Commerce Community Awards Dinner Gala Wednesday, October 20, 2021 Brook Lea Country Club
Vinny Dallo, CLTC, LUTCF
“A dream with a deadline becomes a goal. A goal with strategies becomes a plan. A plan with activity becomes a reality.” When it comes to your retirement, Kappan Financial will make your dream our goal, by designing a plan for you, so that your retirement becomes your reality. CONGRATULATIONS to all of the Gates Chili Chamber of Commerce Award Winners! THANK YOU for making a positive impact in our community! 2 Registered representative offering investments through NYLIFE Securities LLC (Member FINRA/SIPC), A licensed Insurance Agency
Kappan Financial, LLC
375 Woodcliff Drive, Fairport, NY 14450 (585) 248-6768 vinny@kappanfinancial.com www.kappanfinancial.com 2
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Program Emcee for Tonight’s Ceremony……………....Doug Emblidge, WHAM Channel 13 Welcome & Pledge of Allegiance …………...Tony DiCiacce, Chamber Board President Invocation…………………………………..............Mark DeCory, Chili Councilman
Ad Page # Ahrens Benefits Company Back Cover Apple Valley Realty 23 Audie Barnz Creations 23 Blue Lilac Marketing Group 19 Canandaigua National Bank 19 Carla Vazquez 23 Chili Public Library Inside Back Cover CHS Mobile Integrated Health Care 17 Colony Dry Cleaners 7 Edward Jones, Jessica Millan 15 Gates Fire District 29 Gates Rotary 13 Gillette Automotive 21 Kappan Financial LLC 2 Kernan State Farm Agency 11 Northwest Savings Bank, Gates Branch 19 NYS Senator Ed Rath 9 Rochester Arc & Flame 27 Story of Hope Comfort Care Home 25 Taylor Heating & Air Conditioning 15 Tompkins Bank of Castile 29 Todd Gillette Construction 21 Wegmans Markets 33
Dinner
Introductions and Presentation of Awards Introduction of 2020 Award Winners
2021 Award and Winner
Presenter
Dream Big Award ………………………………Carla Vazquez, Chamber Board Presented to Kelsey Lunt, Lunt Chiropractic
Chili Beautification Award………………… Tony DiCiacce, Chamber President Presented to Chili Community Center Gates Beautification Award……………… Cosmo Giunta, Town of Gates Supervisor Presented to 2320 Lyell Avenue Plaza Loretta Simmons Women’s Leadership Award.......Mary Sperr, Chili Councilwoman Presented to Tracy DiFlorio Youth Leadership Award …...................Ken Hammel, Gates Chili School District Presented to Brooke Leary Innovative Business Award ……..............Tina Scahill, Chamber Board, Program Chair Presented to Micron Industries Joseph Entress Memorial Economic Development.....Mary Sperr, Chili Councilwoman Presented to C&M Forwarding Culture and Arts Award………………........Bill Gillette, Chamber Board Presented to Jenna Caputo, East Coast Training Center Young Professional Award.........……...….Jeff Baker, Chili Library, Chamber Secretary Presented to Jeremy Sajdak, Lattimore Physical Therapy Outstanding Citizen Award……..…….......Jim VanBrederode, Town of Gates Police Chief Presented to Krystin Letta Benediction …………………………………..…..Mark DeCory, Chili Counciman Closing Remarks …………………………..…...Tony DiCiacce, Chamber Board President GROUP PHOTO OF AWARD WINNERS Book Design by Mary Sperr, Blue Lilac Marketing Group
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Award Dream Big Lunt Chiropractic PLCC
Lunt Chiropractic was founded in October 2017, 4 years into Dr. Kelsey’s chiropractic career. The office started out as 2 treatments rooms, a break area and reception area totaling 900 square feet. 6 months into business Lunt Chiropractic expanded and added another 1000 square feet and 2 additional treatment rooms. The office now houses 2 chiropractors, a massage therapist, and 5 treatment rooms. Dr. Kelsey is also currently working towards expanding bicoastally as she is in the process of becoming licensed in California. Her ultimate goal is to split time between NY and CA, with NY being her primary residency. Eventually, the office hopes to add more modalities to our repertoire to include cold laser treatment, spinal decompression and other sought-after therapies to offer patients. The office is now comprised of over 1600 patients throughout the greater Rochester
Helping create healthier, better neighborhoods As a family-owned company, we’re committed to helping our customers and employees live healthier, better lives through food. That commitment includes sharing food and enriching our neighborhoods in every way we can. We believe communities thrive when we all work together.
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Annual Community Awards Beautification Awards Town of Chili & Town of Gates
Recognizes an individual or organization for new construction or restoration of existing facilities to enhance the area.
Youth Leadership Award
Acknowledges a youth group or individual (21 years or under) who lives or works in the Gates and/or Chili area who has provided leadership in a business or business association, community service to others and serves as a role model among their peers.
Dream Big Award Small Business of the Year Award
This award embodies the Spirit of Innovation-they often start small but DREAM BIG. We applaud the example they set, and the enormous contribution they make to our area’s economy.
Innovative Business Award New Commerce
Acknowledges a recent addition to the business community which has stimulated economic growth and commerce, with regard to product demand and originality of the enterprise.
Joseph Entress Memorial Award Economic Development
Recognizes an individual or organization for ongoing improvement encouraging continued economic development in the area. Joe who owned Coldwater Lumber helped found this Chamber and served as its second president.
Culture and Arts Award
Recognizes an individual or organization whose talents or patronage has strengthened the understanding, appreciation and support of art and culture as an integral part of community life.
Special Recognition
Given to an individual or individuals in recognition for their contributions that make our community great.
2020 Community Award Winners Let's Congratulate our 2020 Winners! Beautification - Chili Beautification - Gates Joseph Entress Economic Development Innovative Business
Chili Square Plaza (Former KMart) Roto Rooter American Packaging Corp. Climbing Vines
Culture and Arts Roberts Wesleyan Community Theatre Outstandiong Citizen Nellie & Quentino DiCesare Dream Big Green Gables Florist Youth Leadership Carlos Mateo, Bill Grays Chili Young Professionals Andrew Loughlin, Monroe Co. Sheriff 's and Gates Councilman Loretta Simmons Women's Abby Reinheard, GP Flooring Solutions Leadership Special Recognition NYS Senator Joe Robach NYS Senator Mike Ranzenhofer Joseph Manuse Gates Fire District (In Memorium) Dolomite Celebrating 100 years Gates Chili Rotary Club Celebrating 50 years
Outstanding Citizen
Recognizes an individual located in or servicing the Gates-Chili area, who has contributed to the betterment of the community.
Young Professional Award
This award honors an emerging leader between the ages of 22 and 36 who demonstrates excellence, creativity and initiative in their business or profession, has a proven commitment to service by contributing time and energy to improving the quality of life of others in the community and serves as a role model both personally and professionally.
Loretta Simmons Women’s Leadership Award
Named after the Chamber’s first president, this award honors women in leadership roles throughout the area who contribute to the betterment of the community. GCCC P.O. Box 24083, Rochester, NY 14624 (585) 234-2033 32
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Award Chili Beautification Chili Community Center
The Chili Community Center at 3237 Chili Avenue is an architectural gem that combines the best of form and function. The building opened on May 15, 2021 with the goal of connecting the Chili community in one unique facility. By combining the town's Recreation Department, Senior Center and Library in one facility, Chili created a one-of-a kind community center. The RBJ included this project among the 30 area locations in their August 27th feature of "Rochester's Coolest Places".
Congratulations from the Chili town board
Councilman James Valerio, Councilwoman Mary Sperr Councilman Mark DeCory, Supervisor David Dunning, Councilman Michael Slattery
The 95,000 square foot facility broke ground in January of 2019 and was completed on time and within budget. The architectural firm Passero Associates and Christa Construction's Management Team and other team members joined the town of Chili at the grand opening on May 15, 2021. The library includes a children's library that has bright colors and a play area with heated floors, a Makerspace room, a teen room with gaming area, a drive-up book drop and a quiet place to sit by the two sided fireplace. The gymnasium can be transformed from one large area into four small gyms using a divided curtain system. The recreation space includes six pickle ball courts, two volleyball courts, four youth basketball courts, table tennis and and low impact exercise rooms. The second floor has an elevated walking/running track overlooking the gymnasium. The senior lounge contains soft seating, a pool table, a fireplace and television in a bright open space for socialization. The building also has a restaurant-quality kitchen and a large banquet room.
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Past Award Winners CHILI BEAUTIFICATION AWARD
GATES BEAUTIFICATION AWARD
2020: Chili Square Plaza (Former KMart) 2019: Cornerstone Urgent Care Center 2018: St. Pius Tenth Church 2017: Stonehedge Beef Farm 2016: Roberts Wesleyan Crothers Science & Nursing Ctr. 2015: Westside Cemetery 2014: Town of Chili Highway Garage 2013: Creekside Commons, Passero Associates 2012: Unity Health at Chili 2011: Hubbard Springs Garden Club of Chili 2010: Boon & Sons 2009: Walgreens in Chili Center 2008: The Legacy at Parklands 2006: Joseph Karpinsky, DDS 2005: Rochester’s Cornerstone Group [Union Park/ Playground] 2004: Chili Paul Plaza [Kravetz Realty] 2003: Mark IV Construction 2002: Con-Way Central Express 2001: CVS Pharmacy, Chili Avenue 2000: One Step Tree and Lawn Care 1999: The Glue Factory, North Chili 1998: DePaul Westwood Commons Community Facilities, Inc. 1997: Jill D. Corey Insurance Agency, 780 Paul Road 1996: Roberts Wesleyan College, Cultural Life Center 1995: First National Bank, Chili Center 1994: College Green Residences, Buffalo Road 1993: George Rice Service Station, 3152 Chili Avenue 1992: Towers Airport Park 1991: Dr. Frank Pignatelli Office Building, 2816 Chili Ave. 1990: Millard Lakes Metal Service, Jetview Drive 1989: Saunders Manufacturing & Faber Homes, Wellington Subdivision 1988: [information not available] 1987: N. J. Spitz Florist [Most Improved]; Chili Avenue Pizza Hut [Ongoing Beautification]; Chili Doll Hospital & Doll Museum, Buffalo Road, North Chili [Judges’ Choice] 1986: Convenient Food Mart, Chili Avenue [Most Improved], McDonald’s Chili Avenue [Ongoing Beautification] John T. Nothnagle, Inc., Gallery of Homes, Buffalo Road, North Chili [Judges’ Choice] 1985: Morgood Tools, Inc, Paul Road, [People’s Choice], The Cedars of Chili, The Carriage House, Legirs, Inc. [Judges’ Choice, 1st year] 1982: [Gates Chili Council Chili Avenue Project in Chili]
2020: Roto Rooter 2019: Gates Chili Federal Credit Union 2018: Gates Town Hall Wishing Well 2017: Jim’s Ground 2017: Flower City Landscape 2016: Morgan Management-Gateway Landing on Canal 2015: YMCA - Westside 2014: Gates Garden Club 2013: Jeremiah’s Tavern, Buffalo Road 2012: Quaker Steak & Lube 2011: Hope Hall 2010: Northwest Savings Bank 2009: Gates Chili Central School Distr. Wegman Road. 2008: Studio Expo Hair Inc. 2006: Dr. Emery & Dr. Scuro, DDS 2005: Valicia’s Restaurant 2004: YMCA 2003: Chili Hinchey Association LLC 2002: Gates Family Medicine, Buffalo Road 2001: Perkins Rest. & Bakery, Brooks Ave. 2000: Benderson Development Co. 1999: Westview Commons PUD, Buffalo Road 1998: Buckman’s Carwash, 2326 Chili Avenue 1997: Buono Enterprises, McDonalds, 35 Spencerport Rd 1996: Pastiche Hair Designs, 2137 Long Pond 1995: DePaul Center, Buffalo Road 1994: Cornerstone Centre Professional Office Park, 2300 Buffalo Road 1993: Sugar Creek Stores, 760 Brooks Avenue 1992: Gates Business Park 1991: Robert C. Gould Co, 2374 Chili Avenue 1990: Eastman Kodak Co, Bldg. #14, Elmgrove Road 1989: Journey’s End Motel & Duane Neu Mobil 1988: [information not available] 1987: Diplomat Party House, Lyell Ave. [Most Improved]; Perk Development [Ongoing Beautification]; E-Z Storage, Howard Road [Judges’ Choice] 1986: Columbia Banking Federal Savings and Loan, Buffalo Road [Ongoing Beautification] Eastman Kodak Company [KAD] [Judges’ Choice] 1985: Foley, Daitz, Rice &Gillette, PC & CPA, Chili Ave [People’s Choice]; Westmar Plaza, Columbia Bank, Buffalo Road, TOP’s Friendly Market, Buffalo Road 1st year [Judges’ Choice] 1982: [Council’s Chili project] 1981: [Gates Chili Council Lyell Avenue/ Spencerport Rd]
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Everything you expect from your Dry Cleaner!
Colony Dry Cleaners 695 Howard Road 585.235.3414 Steve Tucciarelo, Owner
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Award Gates Beautification 2320 Lyell Avenue
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This plaza located at 2320 Lyell Avenue was built in 1965. When Louis Nitti purchased it in 2009, he had a vision to revamp the plaza to attract additional businesses to Gates and help foster economic growth. He added a second story with an elevator to the current building and changed the entire facia to modernize it. With the new road construction on Lyell Avenue performed by the state and the addition of sidewalks, this beautification makes that area much more attractive. The plaza currently includes QT Nails Spa and Chanda-Kabita’s Beauty & Brows Threading. 8
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Past Award Winners OUTSTANDING CITIZEN OF THE YEAR
JOSEPH ENTRESS ECONOMIC DEVELPMENT
2020: Nellie & Quintino DiCesare 2020: American Packaging Corp. 2019: Robert Jackson 2019: Taylor Heating & Air Conditioning 2018: Robert Pacer 2018: ATD Precision 2017: Chili: James Lechner 2017: Tyrad Group (Rochester Tech Park) 2017: Gates: Frank Allkofer 2016: Harris Seeds Company 2016: Gates Fire Chief James Harrington 2015: Midlakes Development & Construction, 2015: James VanBrederode LTD. 2014: Barbara Giancursio 2014: The Garden Factory 2013: Diane Celento 2013: Mark Assini, Supervisor, Town of Gates 2012: Patricia Tindale 2012: Wegmans Markets Office, Chili 2011: Chili - John A. Hellaby, Jr. & Brooks Ave 2011: Gates - Sister Diana Dolce, S.S.J. 2011: Target, Chili Center 2010: Mary Anne Sears 2010: Providence Housing Development Corp. 2009: Nancy and Ed Mauro, Gates Volunteer 2009: Buckingham Properties Ambulance 2008: Sydor Optics 2008: Judy DeRooy & Jay C. Widener 2006: Benderson Development Corporation, 2006: Regis Mooney [‘St. Patrick’, Gates Historical Inc. Society, Gates Sesquicentennial Celebration, 2005: Gallina Development St. Helen’s and St. Bridget’s] 2004: Gates Albert 2005: Sam Palma [Friends of Gates Public Library, 2003: Rochester Tech Park St. Theodore’s Church, Gates Amita Club, 2002: Heidelberg Digital LLC, Elmgrove Road Myasthenia Gravis Foundation] 2001: Wal-Mart, Chili Avenue 2004: Lieutenant James VanBrederode & Members 2000: Cornerstone Group of The Gates Keystone Club Police Pipes 1999: Wegmans Market Street Complex and Drums Band 1998: Cryovac, Brooks Avenue 2003: Sgt. Salvatore Gerbino, Gates Police Dept. 1997: Garden Factory, 2126 Buffalo Road 2002: Dr. William Dadey 1996: Lions Park, Town of Gates Recreation & 2001: Andy Gallina [Gates Chili Fire Department] Parks Department 2000: Alan Odorczyk & Chili Lions Club* 1995: One Step Lawn Care 1999: Gates Lions Club* & Patricia M. Smith 1994: Party House, Beahan Road 1998: Southwest Rochester Kiwanis Club* 1993: Ricky G’s Charbroil, 1965 Chili Avenue 1997: [See Endurance and Precedence Awards] 1992: [No award] 1996: William Gillette, Gates Fire Dept. 1991: Scottsville Road Association 1995: George Anagnostakos, 2 M’s Restaurant 1990: Columbia Bank Federal Savings and 1994: Susan Swanton, Gates Public Library Loan Association, Buffalo Road 1993: Ronald P. Fodge, Chili Recreation Dept. 1989: Perk Development, Elmgrove Road 1992: Rev. John J. Steger 1988: [information not available] 1991: Gerald & Sandy Tobias 1987: Wegmans Food and Pharmacy for I-490 1990: Kenneth Kemp West ‘Welcome to Rochester” Project 1989: Cecil J. Karley 1986: Dr. Nicholas Desiderio 1st Award 1988: John M. Robortella Eastman Kodak’s Elmgrove Plant 1987: Bleaka M. Foy [1st award for Industry] 1986: Dr. William C. Crothers, President, Roberts Wesleyan College 1985: Kathleen Schaefer, Gates Chili Health Teacher 1984: Gates Chili Volunteer Ambulance 1983: John K. Steeves, Sr. 1982: Harris Seed [for community contributions]
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Award Loretta Simmons Women’s Leadership Tracy DiFlorio Legislator Tracy DiFlorio represents the 3rd Legislative District, which includes most of the Town of Chili. Tracy joined the Legislature on January 1, 2016 and was re-elected to a two-year term in November 2019. Tracy serves as Assistant Deputy Majority Leader and is a member of the Planning and Economic Development, Human Services and Ways and Means Committees. Prior to joining the County Legislature, Tracy was a member of the Chili Town Board from 2010-2015. During her time with the Town, she acted as the liaison to the Drainage Committee and the Parks/Recreation Committee,m and TGraffic & Safety. Tracy has a reputation of great leadership throughout her many community involvements. Tracy is the President of the Monroe County Republican Women's Club which consists of members all over the County. Tracy serves on Genesee Finger Lakes Regional Planning Council, currently serving as the Vice President and is on the Chili Library Foundation board. Over the years, she has always been someone who can be counted on to volunteer to serve her community including PTO President, Girl Scout & Cub Scout leader and soccer Team Manager. Tracy was born and raised in Monroe County. She graduated from Brockport High School before attending Hobart and William Smith Colleges, where she studied Biology and Economics. Tracy currently works at Bausch and Lomb as a Quality Systems Training Specialist. Tracy and her husband Dan, have raised their three children in Chili.
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Past Award Winners SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD 2020: NYS Senaor Joe Robach 2020: NYS Senator Mike Ranzenhofer 2020: Joseph Manuse (In Memorium) 2020: Dolomite, 100 Years 2020: Gates Chili Rotary, 50 Years 2019: Gates Police Keystone Club, 50 years 2019: Leo M Bean Funeral Home, 50 years 2019: Gates to Recovery 2018: William A. Gillette 2018: Anna Souannavong 2017: Ron DiChario 2017: Gates Chili School District 60 years 2016: Wegmans Markets 100 Years 2016: Roberts Wesleyan College 150 Years 2015: Gates Keystone Club 45 Years 2014: Churchville Chili Performing Arts Center 2014: Gates Volunteer Ambulance Service, 50 years 2013: Town of Gates, 200th Bicentennial 2013: Linda Greenfield 2012: Chili Public Library 2012: Gates Public Library 2011: Dr. John A. Martin, President, Roberts Wesleyan College 2010: Gates Lions Club 2009: John Nowicki 2008: NYS Trooper Andrew J. Sperr (EOW 3-01-06) 2005: Chili Fire Department, 75 years 2005: Friends of Gates Public Library, 20 years 2004: Wegmans Food Markets 2003: Carol O’Connor 2002: John Cross 1996: Frederick S. Holderle
ENDURANCE AWARD
1997: Blair Supply Corporation
INDUSTRIAL AWARD
1987: Perna Homes Inc. & Forest Creek Equity Corp.
PRESENCE AWARD
2000: Frederick S. Holderle & James A. O’Neil
BUSINESS IN THE SPOTLIGHT (Presented Quarterly) 2019 March: Ahrens Benefits Company 2018 December: Gates Chili Federal Credit Union 2018 September: Skylight Signs 2018 March: Diplomat Banquet Center 2017 December: Westside YMCA 2017 September: Colony Cleaners 2017 June: RJ Printing 2017 March: Complete Automotive Solutions Inc. 2016 December: Rochester Travel Group 2016 September: The Legacy at Parklands 2016 June: Cardwell Construction 2016 March: DiPonzio Funeral Home 2015 December: LAICO, Division of Lifetime Assistance 2015 September: Brook Lea Country Club 2015 May: Com Tec Solutions 2015 March: Blackhawk Emergency Management Group 2014 December: Campanella Chiropractic & Wellness 2014 September: Blue Dog Marketing 2014 June: Nu Look Collision, Elmgrove 2014 March: AMD Business Brokers 2013 December: Jackson Welding 2013 September: Jazzercise 2013 June: RocCera 2013 March: BVR Construction 2012 December: Closing USA 2012 September: Boon & Sons 2012 March: Gates Big M 2011 December: One Step Tree & Lawn Care 2011 September: Rick’s Prime Rib 2011 June: Auto Crafting 2011 March: Gates Automotive 2010 December: Faber Homes 2010 October: The Battery 2010 April: Leaf & Bean Coffee 2008 May: Connolly Printing
BUSINESS OF THE MONTH
PRECEDENCE AWARD
1997: Eileen Bergen, Frederick S. Holderle, Melville Love, John Nowicki, Loretta Simmons, William Thompson
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2007: Chili - Higbie Farm Supplies, Inc. 2007: Gates - Calabresella's Deli
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Award Youth Leadership Brooke Leary My name is Brooke Leary, and I am a graduate of the Class of 2021 from Gates Chili High School. I am honored to be this year’s recipient of the Chamber’s Youth Leadership Award. Throughout the past years, I have completed over 250 hours in my free time to help others in the community. At my local parish, St. Theodore’s, I have been an Altar Server since 4th grade, VBS teen helper and young adult, Eucharistic Minister, Liturgical Dancer, Faith Formation 2nd grade aide (2019-2020) and 1st grade teacher (2020-2021). I have participated in Unified Sports, Toys for Tots, and Relay for Life. I have also completed work-study at two well-known Gates businesses, Salon Eleganza and Giuseppe’s Restaurant. I currently attend St. Bonaventure University studying Special Education and planning to be triple certified in Early Childhood, Childhood, and Inclusive Childhood Education.
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Past Award Winners CULTURE & ARTS
LORETTA SIMMONS WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP
2020: Roberts Wesleyan Community Theatre 2019: Chili Lions Club 2018: Rotary Club of Gates Chili 2017: Chili Public Library 2016: Chili Historical Society 2016: Gates Public Library 2015: Churchville Chili Senior High Concert Choir 2014: Metalico 2013: Rochester Arc + Flame Center 2012: Roberts Wesleyan Cultural Life Center 2011: Gates Chili High School Show Choir 2010: Chili Art Group 2009: Gates Chili High School Jazz Ensemble 2008: B. Thomas Golisano Library at Roberts Wesleyan College 2006: Gates Chili Color Guard 2005: Roberts Wesleyan College 2004: John Barthelmes 2003: Gates Community Theater 2002: Gates Historical Society 2001: Roberts Wesleyan College 2000: Roberts Wesleyan Community College Orchestra 1999: Dorothea Pompa, Former Director, Chili Public Library 1998: Italian American Community Center [1st Award]
DREAM BIG 2020: Green Gables Florist 2019: Mammoliti Family 2018: Giuseppe's Italian Restaurant 2017: Story of Hope Comfort Care Home 2016: Crossfit Ambition 2015: Huether Heating & Cooling, Inc. 2014: RJ Printing [1st Award]
2020: Abby Reinhard 2019: Mary Sperr 2018: Jane Ahrens 2017: Loretta Simmons [1st Award]
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS 2020: Andrew Loughlin 2019: Dalton Letta 2018: Kenneth Kraus 2017: Sam Camarata [1st Award]
YOUTH LEADERSHIP
2020: Carlos Mateo 2019: Zionah Campbell, Kynesha Milwood, & Maya Blackwell 2018: Jordan Johnson 2017: Jakob Wiesmore [1st Award]
INNOVATIVE BUSINESS 2020: Climbing Vines 2019: Servpro of NW and SW Monroe County 2018: Pet Spa, Paws and Play LLC 2017: Jenn’s Cookie Creations 2016: Shmeg’s Restaurant 2015: ACM Medical Laboratory 2014: TSE Total Sports Experience 2013: Rochester ARC + Flame Center 2012: Microtel Inn & Suites 2011: The Glue Factory Gift Shop 2010: Pursenalize by Quynh 2009: Kayex Corporation 2009: Tealightful Treasures 2008: Rochester Technology Park 2006: Home Trends 2005: Fedele’s Bakery 2004: Westside YMCA 2003: Rochester Works! 2002: Homearama 2001: Lifetime Assistance, Inc, Paul Road 2000: Jitter’s Café, Buffalo Road 1999: LeChase Construction 1998: Norcross Construction Co, 1260 Scottsville Rd 1997: P. Tool & Die Company, Inc., North Chili
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Join us at the
Italian American Community Center
150 Frank Dimino Way, Rochester, NY 14624
Sunday October 24, 2021 11:00am - 4:00pm
Dinner tickets $10 each for an excellent Pasta Dinner! Eat-In or To-Go!
Kids under 12 FREE with 2 paid Adult Dinners
Eat-You Look Skinny!
Call 585-520-3298
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for Advance Orders by 5:00 pm October 22, 2021 or just walk-in!
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors
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Award Innovative Business Micron Industries
Nearly 50 years of craftsmanship and putting the customer first is the heritage Micron Industries began in 1972. Commitment to doing the job right, every time, became the foundation of Micron’s success. Since then, we’ve evolved from a traditional tool and die shop into a leading edge design and manufacturing facility. We’ve done that without compromising our most important priority: customers still know they come first. Micron Industries is run by two brothers, Eric and Kirk Schmidt.
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Award Joseph Entress Economic Development C&M Forwarding
If you travel north and south on Union Street in Chili, a newly constructed roadway and business may have caught your eye - it used to be a grassy field with a white house. Kevin Daley, a Chili resident, is the president and CEO of C&M Forwarding, a freight transportation and commercial warehouse company. They have built a 300,000 square-foot trucking facility and yard with 65 docking doors at 3457 Union Street, North Chili, NY 14514. Currently they are under construction in Phase two of the facility expansion. C&M Forwarding was previously located in a 55,500 square-foot space on Jetview Drive, but had outgrown it. The growing company needed more desk space and parking for their employees. They also needed more truck bays as the previous 25 were not enough. The company is a leader in the transportation industry, offering a diverse portfolio of services to a wide variety of clients, large and small including LTL or Truckload service, warehousing and distribution, and logistics and freight management. They have been providing on-time, reliable service since 1932 and are also widely regarded as a leader in the national transportation community offering inland transportation to and from every major gateway and port in the continental United States.
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Award Culture and Arts East Coast Training Center In the fall of 2019, Jenna Caputo who was coaching her daughters recreational cheer team, saw the need and demand of a “non-traditional” space for athletes to go and enhance their skills. Her vision was a place for athletes from any team, town, or skill level to come and be themselves without added pressure of normal competition season. With the tremendous help of her daughters former coach; and now director of her company, Danielle Inclema, she was able to piece together all the parts needed to become East Coast Training Center. Danielle worked tirelessly alongside Jenna to ensure they were both upholding the dreams and goals they set out to achieve to strengthen the youth community. They started off with a small location in November 2019, and within four months, they needed to expand. When the pandemic hit in March 2020, Jenna and Danielle searched for a larger and more feasible location to accommodate all the children and families they’ve became so close with. In August 2020, they began their journey at their new location on the side of Total Sports Experience in Gates. The location was perfect with over 5,000 square feet, a parent viewing room, and 35-foot ceilings. The space has since been a safe place for all local athletes, beginners, and many other community members to have their team’s practice.
Gillette Automotive Automotive Repair Shop
Full service collision shop equipped to repair all types of vehicles including cars, trucks, motorcycles, commercial vehicles, large farm equipment, airplanes, and trailers.
Owner Mark Gillette
“We will work with you to make your repair experience simple as we restore your vehicle to its pre-accident condition.”
5554 W. Ridge Road, Spencerport, NY 14559 585.352.7030
A note from Jenna Caputo (president) and Danielle Inclema (director): "Thank you to all our families, friends, children, coaches, and fellow community members for believing in us. Your support has been beyond what we could have ever imagined and cannot wait to continue to watch our local youth grow TOGETHER as one. An extra special thank you to our own families for helping us build this gym from the ground up. Jenna’s husband Michael Caputo, her father Dean Ross, and Danielle’s husband David Inclema. Without you all we wouldn’t be where we are today!"
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Award Young Professionals Jeremy Sajdak
Now Recruiting: Volunteer Care Givers Positions: EMT & Medic Assistant All Training Provided Contact: 585.334.4190 www.chsmobilehealth.org
Jeremy Sajdak PT, DPT, Clinical Director of Lattimore of North Chili Physical Therapy. Jeremy opened the North Chili location in September 2018. He graduated from D'Youville College in 2015 with a B.S. in Health Services Management, Master's Certificate in Health Service Administration, and Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) with an Advanced Certificate in Orthopedics.
Chamber Board of Directors EXECUTIVE BOARD
He was a dual-sport athlete in college, playing volleyball and baseball at D'Youville. Jeremy enjoys working with athletes as well as using a manualbased approach when treating any variety of orthopedic/musculoskeletal injuries. "Growing up in North Chili and graduating from the Churchville-Chili School District, it is an absolute honor to be serving my home town and improving the lives of others. We live in a great commmunity that has grown for decades while maintaining a 'Home Town Feel'. When I begain working for Lattimore Physical Therapy a few years ago, I was blessed to be brought into another family who shared the values I had growing up which involve giving back and helping people achieve their full potential. This company demonstrates everything I stand for as a clinician and it is a dream to have the opportunity of directing a clinic in a thriving community. I look forward to working with everyone who walks through my front door and assisting you with achieveing optimal health!" 3237 Union Street North Chili, NY 14514 20
PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER PROGRAM CHAIR MEMBERSHIP CHAIR PAST PRESIDENT
Tony DiCiacce, Taylor Heating & Air Conditioning Anne Marie Mattice, Tompkins Bank of Castile Jeff Baker, Chili Public Library Frank Nardone, Churchville Chili Central School District Tina Scahill, Ahrens Benefits Company Kirk Kettinger, Roberts Wesleyan College Mary Sperr, Town of Chili, Blue Lilac Marketing Group LLC
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Anna Souannavong, Gates Public Library Anna Valeria Iseman, Open Door Mission Arthur Pires, Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Carla Vazquez, ESL Federal Credit Union Christopher Dailey, Gates Chili Central School District Cosmo Giunta, Town of Gates Don Faso, Story of Hope Comfort Care Home Frank Allkofer, Monroe County Legislature Jamie Beedham-Rada, Lifetime Assistance Peter Widener, Town of Chili Historian Sam Havens, Havens Law PLLC. Suzanne Wedgewood, Canadaigua National Bank William A. Gillette, Town of Gates
E MERITUS HISTORIAN
John Nowicki, Manitou Concrete, Retired Sue Swanton, Gates Library, Retired 17
Award Outstanding Citizen Krystin Letta Krystin Letta: Has been a Town of Gates resident since1992. As a special needs Mom, Krystin has been raising awareness and advocating in the Town for her Son Dalton who was diagnosed with Autism early on in childhood. Krystin spent the majority of her years advocating for Dalton's education by working in Pupil Services at Churchville Chili High School. There she was able to learn about resources that were available for special needs children while in school. She works as a Community Habilitation Specialist providing life skills for special needs individuals that are transitioning to independent living. Agencies such as Heritage Christian Services, Trinity, Epilepsy Pralid, Catholic Charities & Arc of Monroe. She spends her time volunteering for organizations that provide programming for special needs such as Artists Unlimited, Homesteads for Hope and The Canandaigua Special Olympics Polar Plunge. Most recently, she has become the Board Chair of an organization called Campaign D. A nonprofit created and founded by her son Dalton and his friends Tyler Nersinger, Jordan Smith, Josh Hauck & Kenny Moriarty. This organization is a first ever supported nonprofit teamed by individuals on the Autism Spectrum. Campaign D partners Town of Gates raising awareness and giving individuals on the Spectrum a Voice. Krystin volunteers at a recreation program that Campaign D Founders created called the Town of Gates Social club. This free recreational program was created for independent adults of all abilities that provides an opportunity to build friendships.
Well-deserved recognition for all you have achieved!
Canandaigua National Bank & Trust congratulates all of the Chamber Community Awards nominees. Our shared commitment to the community is the key to our success.
® Chili Branch | Suzanne Wedgwood, Manager 3228 Chili Avenue Member FDIC
(585) 247-7116 | CNBank.com
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