50th Anniversary Celebration

The Genesee County Chamber of Commerce is Celebrating 50 Years!

1972-2022

On November 1, 1972 the late William F. Brown addressed the public through his broadcast on WBTA with the following: “A county-wide chamber, a new organization embracing and replacing the present LeRoy and Batavia Chambers, and affording representation to the remainder of Genesee County, would be a major improvement and greater use of resources than Batavia now has…”. Two weeks later, following votes by the board of directors of both the LeRoy and Batavia Chambers, a merger was formed, allowing for the creation of the Genesee County Chamber of Commerce!

Logo Design By: Green Hippo Tees of Batavia

All Golden Anniversary Celebration Founder's Reception Ribbon Cutting and Open House

Golden Anniversary Special Events

Ribbon Cutting and Open House – January 20th, 2022, Chamber of Commerce Offices. This event signified the start of our Golden Anniversary Celebration as we officially “cut the ribbon” on our 50th year. Light refreshments were served as we connected with members past, present and future.

Founder’s Reception – April 27th, 2022, GOART! This reception was held to recognize the men and women who have led the Chamber for the first 50 years. Past and present staff and board members shared an evening of fellowship and remembrance.

Golden Anniversary Celebration – September 17th, 2022, Red Osier Landmark Restaurant. The merger of the Le Roy Chamber of Commerce and the Batavia Chamber of Commerce was agreed upon in “neutral territory”- Stafford, NY. To celebrate the 50-year anniversary of the creation of The Genesee County Chamber, we could think of no better place than the place where it happened! Members joined us for a night of celebration, food and fun as we celebrated the first 50 years of The Chamber and look forward to the next.