Ontario County Chamber of Commerce

07/02/2025

Our office will be closed Thursday, July 3 and Friday, July 4 as we celebrate Independence Day.

Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, joyful holiday filled with community, connection and celebration. We’ll see you Friday!

06/30/2025

Join us in welcoming the newest members of the Ontario County Chamber:
* St. Vincent Press
* Finger Lakes Plates
* New Energy Works Timberframers
* Sheppard Mosher
* In a Pickle- Indoor Pickleball Club

06/30/2025

MEMBER MILESTONE MONDAY 🎇

Travel Alliance Partnership and its CEO, Nicole Mahoney, recently were recognized at the Greater Rochester MWBE Awards.

Travel Alliance Partnership and Mahoney ranked #5 among this year’s top 50 performing minority- and women-owned businesses.

06/26/2025

Earlier this week, we were proud to welcome Senator Pam Helming and Assemblywoman Andrea Bailey to our annual State of the State Breakfast at Hotel Canandaigua!

With 65 attendees joining us, it was a thoughtful conversation about the key issues shaping our communities — from workforce development to infrastructure and economic growth.

Thank you to everyone who attended, asked questions and made their voice heard.

Events like this are a direct reflection of our Chamber’s mission: to convene, connect, and advocate for the strength of Ontario County.

06/23/2025

𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬
Cooling centers are air-conditioned facilities where people can go to cool down during extreme heat.

𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞:
Bloomfield Public Library
Bristol Library
Clifton Springs Library
Geneva Public Library
*Added* Geneva Hydrant Hose Company
Gorham Free Library
Honeoye Public Library
Naples Public Library
Phelps Library
Red Jacket Community Library
Victor-Farmington Library
Wood Library

𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭-𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬:
Stay Hydrated - Drink plenty of water throughout the day.
Stay Cool - Spend time in air-conditioned spaces or use fans to circulate air.
Limit Outdoor Activities - Especially during peak heat hours (typically 11 AM to 4 PM).
Check on Vulnerable Neighbors - Make sure those at higher risk are coping with the heat.
Never Leave Children or Pets in Vehicles - Temperatures can become dangerous within minutes.

𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞
Older adults, young children, outdoor workers, and individuals with pre-existing health conditions such as asthma or other lung issues are more at risk. These individuals should take extra precautions and seek cooling environments when needed.

𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬?
Ontario County residents with financial need may contact the Cooling Program through the Department of Social Services at 585-396-4060.

𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭:
National Weather Service: https://www.weather.gov
HeatRisk Dashboard: https://ephtracking.cdc.gov/Applications/HeatRisk/
NYS Department of Health: https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/weather/cooling/

06/23/2025

MEMBER MILESTONE MONDAY 🎇

Ben Sensenbach, one of Mercy Flight Central's Flight Paramedics has reached 500 transports!

Congratulations, Ben and Mercy Flight!

Please join us in congratulating one of our Flight Paramedics, Ben Sensenbach, on reaching the incredible milestone of 500 transports!

His commitment and expertise have made a lasting impact on countless lives and we are so grateful to have him as part of our crew. 🤍🚁

📸 From left to right: Pilot Doug, Flight Paramedic Ben and Flight Nurse Lauren

06/20/2025

The Farmington NY Chamber of Commerce's next Business After Hours, hosted by Lyons National Bank with special guest, Michael F. Stapleton Jr., president of Thompson Health, will be June 25.
RSVP to 585-433-8700.

Please note: This is not an Ontario County Chamber event, but we're always happy to help spread the word about opportunities that support our local business community.

06/20/2025

Thank you and Quail Summit Senior Community for sponsoring our annual State of the State legislative breakfast.

Your support helps make this important conversation between local business leaders and elected officials possible.

Together, we're strengthening Ontario County’s future.

A few tickets remain for Tuesday's event. Register at https://business.onchamber.com/events/details/2025-state-of-the-state-28298

06/18/2025

🎉 What a night! Earlier this week, we officially launched the Ontario County Chamber Foundation — a 501(c)(3) dedicated to supporting the Chamber’s work in advocacy, workforce development and building a stronger, more connected community.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Launch Party! This Foundation will help power programs and initiatives that move our businesses, workforce, and region forward.

Learn more about what’s coming next ➡️ http://www.ontariocountychamberfoundation.org/

06/18/2025

In recognition of Juneteenth, our office will be closed on Thursday, June 19.

We will reopen at 9 a.m. Friday, June 20.

06/17/2025

Big thanks to 4-H Camp Bristol Hills for hosting today's Morning Mixer! We loved gathering with our members and starting our workday in such a beautiful place.

🎉 Did you know? 4-H Camp Bristol Hills is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025! Mark your calendars for their Summer Camp Kickoff Party on June 29 — it’s a great chance to reconnect with camp memories or make some new ones.

Here’s to 100 years of adventure, friendship and community at Camp Bristol Hills!