About Us
behind the scenes At The Chamber
Mission
The Genesee County Chamber of Commerce is a private, not-for-profit, membership-driven organization, that brings together representatives from throughout the county to promote a vibrant local economy. Our membership consists of businesses and organizations from all facets of our local community. With nearly 500 business members, The Chamber leads in the pursuit of creating an environment for business success in Genesee County. This success ultimately aims to improve the quality of life for the citizens of Genesee County.
Vision
We Promote Local Business
We promote the local business community of Genesee County NY through a variety of outlets including print, radio, online & social media.
We Support Local Business
We keep the local business community educated and up-to-date with subject expert-led workshops, webinars, and in-person trainings. We also advocate on their behalf.
We Connect Local Business
We coordinate various networking and special events to encourage the connection of our local business members.
We have an award-winning Tourism Department
The Chamber is the Tourism Promotion Agency for Genesee County and operates the Genesee County Visitor Center.
Your Dream. Our Mission.
We Believe In Local Business in Genesee County
The ultimate goal of The Chamber is to further the interests of the local business community in Genesee County, in-turn creating a better community for all of us to live.
Our membership consists of businesses and organizations from all facets of our local community. With nearly 500 business members, The Chamber leads in the pursuit of creating an environment for business success in Genesee County. This success ultimately aims to improve the quality of life for the citizens of Genesee County.
Our Board of Directors
A Team of Genesee County, NY Business People
2025 Executive Committee
2025 Directors
Peggy Weissend (Chair)
Visiting Nurse Association of WNY
Patrick McGee (Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect)
Byron-Bergen Central School District
Kristina Raffa (Secretary)
Nortera Foods, Inc.
Mark Brooks (Treasurer)
Tompkins Community Bank
Jeremy Liles (Immediate Past Chair)
Oliver’s Candies
Michael Battaglia – Financial Advisor, Prudential
Jamie Beedham-Rada – YWCA of Genesee County, NY
Chris Devay – Terry Hills Golf Course & Banquet Facility
Daniel Fischer – WBTA Radio 1490
Leslie A. Vishwanath – National Grid
Justin Hopkins – M&T Bank
Dan Ireland – Rochester Regional Health/United Memorial Medical Center
Justin Kipfer – Six Flags Darien Lake
Barbara O’Rourke – Batavia Downs Gaming and Hotel
Megan Palone – Oliver’s Candies
Jocelyn Sikorski – Cornell Cooperative Extension
Richard Sutherland – Genesee/Finger Lakes Regional Planning Council
Jake Whiting – Whiting Law Firm
Chad Klotzbach – Genesee County Legislative Liaison
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