Spencerport Area Chamber of Commerce news

The Spencerport Area Chamber of Commerce (SACC) continues to make significant progress rebuilding as its membership is increasing. SACC encourages and supports the development of new business, expansion of existing business, and the retention of established business in the Spencerport area. Local businesses and services address needs of residents and create destinations for tourists and visitors.

The Chamber has a new President, Carl Forty. The Treasurer is Pam Suro and Secretary is Noelle Burley. All bring enthusiasm and financial experience to their positions. The office of Vice-President is currently available.

President Forty, owner of Rutner Iron Company and Maximum Cleaning Company, and his family reside in Ogden-Spencerport. Treasurer Suro is Branch/General Manager of KeyBank, Spencerport, in Village Plaza. Secretary Burley serves as the Ogden Town Clerk.

The volunteer Board of Directors met September 6 to discuss future plans and review those underway. The Board meets the first Wednesday of the month from September through June.

General meetings offer networking opportunities and are held at noon on the third Wednesday of the month from September through June. Locations and programs vary so check www.spencerportchamber.org/events for details. Meet, mingle and mix with Spencerport area business neighbors at these upcoming meetings:
•October 18 at Salmon Creek Country Club. Program: Solar Eclipse April 2024 – thousands of visitors expected to the area
•November 15 at American Legion Post, 691 Trimmer Road. Program: Annual Salute to Ogden-Spencerport Veterans.
•December 20 location to be determined. Program: Holiday Concert featuring school choral groups.

Local businesses, services and organizations, as well as charities, are listed on the Chamber’s current website, www.spencerportchamber.org. The website was reviewed and is expected to be changed and updated, saving effort and expense, still with convenient functionality, including member profile self-editing.

SACC also provides members with ways to be informed and involved. Committees are related to interests and include: Awards, Events, Fundraisers/Golf Tournament, Speakers, etc. In addition, SACC sponsors the Youth Hall of Fame and provides the Helen C. Moore Scholarship annually. Those who have ideas or are planners or organizers are invited to share their talents by participating in a friendly, fun group.

The Spencerport Area Chamber of Commerce supports its members and our vibrant community. All area businesses are invited to become members to help SACC be even more successful. To join the SACC, go to http://www.spencerportchamber.org/member/newmemberapp.

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