Brighton Chamber hosting interesting events

If you own or manage a business in Brighton, you want to know about upcoming events hosted by the Brighton Chamber of Commerce. In January alone:

January 12, 11:30 a..m-1:30 p.m., Brighton Chamber of Commerce annual meeting, at the Gables at Brighton (2001 Clinton Avenue South, Rochester 14618), "Downtown Rising," with keynote presentation by Heidi N. Zimmer-Meyer, president, Rochester Downtown Development Corporation. After decades of decline, Rochester's downtown has turned the corner. Significant investment, thousands of new residents and major infrastructure projects are behind this renaissance – and the pace of downtown development is accelerating. Come hear this remarkable story of reinvention, and see the highlights of what is dramatically changing our center city.

Seating is limited – registration is required; members and guests of members only.Free for members, $20 for guest of a member. Register at: http://brightonchamber.org/event-1749107.

January 22, 7:45-9 a.m., presentation on "10 Ways to Drive More Traffic to Your Business" at the Legacy at Clover Blossom (Optima Dining Room; 100 McAuley Drive, Rochester 14610), with Mike Krause, president of Sales Sense Payments, who has been in sales and the financial services industry for 20 years, accumulating extensive insights through his work with business owners of all levels. Includes a free continental breakfast. Underwriter: Legacy at Clover Blossom.

Each participant will receive a free audio book, "Sell or Sink: Strategies, Tactics and Tools Every Business Leader Must Know!" (http://mdkrause.com/books/sell-or-sink/)

Admission is free for Chamber members, $10 for a guest of a member, $15 for a non-member. Register at: http://www.brightonchamber.org/event-1820905.

January 22, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., monthly Business Networking event at the Northside Inn (311 N Washington Street, East Rochester 14445 ), co-promoted with the East Rochester Chamber of Commerce (two Chambers for the price of one!). Sponsored by Country Club Plaza (825 Fairport Road, East Rochester).

Open to the public. Registration required. Free for Brighton Chamber and East Rochester Chamber members. Non-member, $15 (online payment required when you register). Register at: http://www.brightonchamber.org/event-1796889