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Chamber of Commerce fall seminar series begins Oct. 9

By Billie Owens

Press release:

The Genesee County Chamber of Commerce announces the Schedule for their Fall Membership Seminar Series. These exciting Seminars are a way to help you stay informed of the hot topics facing your business today! 

The Fall Seminars will cover topics such as Social Media, Banking, Health Insurance, Finances and Industrial Maintenance. We have leading experts in each industry to present and share their knowledge with you.

Presenters include: Colin Dentino, independent marketing consultant; Robert Bennett, The Bank of Castile; Mark Wolcott, Key Bank; Joanne McInerney, Tompkins Insurance Agencies; and Tom Steffenilla, Adept Equipment Services.

In order to keep these seminars intimate and allow for a more personalized setting they will be limited to 20 people per session. We feel this will create a more casual environment that will allow attendees to feel more comfortable to participate and ask questions.

All seminars will be held at the Genesee County Chamber of Commerce Office, 210 E. Main St., Batavia. Networking & light refreshments will begin at 7:45 a.m. with the seminar to start promptly at 8 and end at 9.

All sessions are free for chamber members and $5 for non-members. Call Kelly B. at 343-7440, ext. 26, to RSVP. REMEMBER each seminar is limited to 20 on a first-come basis.

Fall Schedule of Seminars:

Tuesday, Oct. 9

Social Media -- Colin Dentino, Independent Marketing Consultant

"What is it ... and do we really need to use it?"

Thursday, Oct. 18

Banking -- Robert Bennett, Vice President, The Bank of Castile

"Changing technologies and how to bank from your office"

Tuesday, Oct. 23

Financial -- Mark Wolcott Sr., Relationship Manager, Key Bank

"How to qualify and apply for a business loan / The ins and outs and what banks are really looking for!"

Thursday, Nov. 1

Industrial Maintenance, Part 1 -- Tom Steffenilla, President & Owner, Adept Equipment Services

"Identification and use of test equipment"

Tuesday, Nov. 13

Health Insurance -- Joanne McInerney, Vice President, Employee Benefits Tompkins Insurance Agencies, Inc.

"Health care reform and how it affects your business!"

Tuesday, Nov. 20

Industrial Maintenance, Part 2 -- Tom Steffenilla, President & Owner, Adept Equipment Services

"Industrial circuits using common schematics"

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