The Phelps Chamber of Commerce serves to provide networking opportunities for businesses in and serving the Phelps community. In addition, we work to help and encourage business growth and development, and much more. Click here to see a full list of benefits available for Chamber members.
Business After Hours
Business After Hours is held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month, from 5:30-7pm and offers members of the Phelps Chamber of Commerce a chance to get to know you and your business in a casual (and fun!) networking environment.
Some of the fun activities include:
- Refreshments and a door prize drawing are provided by the host.
- There is a 50/50 raffle at each Business After Hours event. The Chambers share of this raffle goes into the progressive jackpot.
- All Chamber members are automatically entered into the progressive jackpot, but you must be present to win if your name is drawn. If the winner is not present, their winnings are carried over to the next months drawing, in addition to the remaining funds of the 50/50 raffle.
Sound like fun? Please call the Chamber at (315) 548-5481 or email bcollier@rochester.rr.com if you would like to host a Business After Hours.
Phelps Chamber Board Meetings
The Phelps Chamber of Commerce Board meets every fourth Tuesday at 6pm at Waterside Wine Bar, 125 Main Street.
We invite both businesses and the public to come at 7pm for networking.
2011 Phelps Chamber of Commerce Officers
President: Bette Collier
Bette Collier
Bette been active in the Phelps Chamber for the last eight years, recently serving as Chairman of the Board. Over the years, Bette has designed the Chamber newsletter, worked on Events & Marketing committees, and created several Sauerkraut Festival floats for the Chamber. Her business, Judd Collier Graphic Design, works for the Phelps Business Development and Tourism Council, maintains the PhelpsNY.com website for the Chamber, promotes Phelps as a tourist destination and coordinates advertising for Phelps merchants.
Vice President: Dale White
Dale, a DRW-Devinney Insurance Agent, Inc, remains in this position for the third year in a row. The Vice President is a non voting member of every chamber committee and conducts the monthly meetings when the President can not attend.
Secretary: Diane Williams
Diane recently retired from Ontario Telephone, continues her fifth year as Secretary in 2011. The Secretary records minutes of all general, board meetings, conducts official correspondence, handles documentation, and communication for the board and all its committees including sending email updates to members.
Treasurer: Tina Suhr
Tina works at Benemy Welding and Fabrication, holds accounting and business degrees to help her in her new position. The Treasurer records and disburses funds, chairs the Budget Committee and prepares an annual budget with input from board members and officers.
2011 Phelps Chamber of Commerce Board Members:
Lisa Minns, Ontario ARC, and Tammy Smith, Halco, start their second year as Board members. Both worked on the Events Committee last year, Tammy on the Business Expo and Lisa on the Banquet of Thanks.
Gail Warrick
Gail Warrick is manager the Bank of Phelps, and chairs the Chamber’s Membership Committee, organizing ribbon cuttings and delivering Welcome to Phelps bags to new residents and businesses;
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Caryn Murray
and Caryn Murray, BAM! Copy writing, only moved to the town of Phelps in the past year but is already making her presence known. She works with Bette Collier and Richard Knorr on the web-site committee.
