Your Dream. Our Mission.
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.
We promote the local business community of Genesee County NY through a variety of outlets including print, radio, online & social media.
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 coordinate various networking and special events to encourage the connection of our local business members.
The Chamber is the Tourism Promotion Agency for Genesee County and operates the Genesee County Visitor Center.
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.
We will be the integral resource for creating prosperity and excellence for the Genesee County Business Community. The Genesee Chamber has a variety of initiatives in place to further Genesee County and to strengthen its economy.
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
