Irondequoit Chamber of Commerce

06/14/2026

Turning moments into memories at Seabreeze Amusement Park 🩵

06/14/2026

Happy Flag Day! ❤️🤍💙

06/13/2026

Join Debbie and our chamber members at Vine and Tap for Grapes & Gratitude: Networking, Charcuterie, Wine Tasting & Charity coming up July 21st!

Get all the details online at:
www.irondequoitchamber.org/events

06/13/2026

You are invited to join us for a charity wine tasting and charcuterie event at Vine and Tap on Tuesday, July 21st from 5:30-7:30pm in honor of our non-profit members. Come learn more about these amazing organizations and their missions over a wine-tasting experience. Network with other business professionals, community members and volunteers. Take part in our wine raffle, bring listed items to donate for a chance at a prize basket and more!

🍷🧀 Get the details online at:
🔗https://www.irondequoitchamber.org/event-6654383

Your support means a lot to the community these organizations are supporting, to the organizers and volunteers giving their time, and to us! We hope to see you there.

06/11/2026

Stop by and see out friends Confetti Pop Entertainment tonight!

06/11/2026

📣 Please help us give a shout out to our newest member, Tanya Acosta, of Acosta Accounting Solutions LLC!

Acosta Accounting Solutions LLC provides accounting, bookkeeping, tax preparation, tax planning, and tax resolution services for individuals and small businesses. They help clients maintain accurate financial records, stay compliant with federal and New York State tax requirements, and make informed financial decisions.

Acosta's services include QuickBooks support, monthly bookkeeping, individual and business tax returns, tax planning, IRS and New York State tax assistance, accounting advisory services, and small business consulting. They are committed to providing personalized, responsive service while supporting individuals and growing businesses.

⭐ Tanya is offering a Member-to-Member discount! ICC members receive a complimentary Bookkeeping Health Check (a $150 value)!! This review includes an evaluation of your bookkeeping processes, QuickBooks file organization, chart of accounts structure, and common accounting issues that may affect tax reporting and business decision-making. Members will receive recommendations for improving recordkeeping and financial organization.

To learn more about Acosta Accounting Solutions LLC or to schedule a free consultation, head over to their website:
🔗https://www.acostaaccounting.net/

06/10/2026

Congratulations to all our members who were nominated and all who are winners! Way to represent Irondequoit and our chamber. We couldn’t be more proud to have you as members.

Take a look at the categories in the comments or follow the link to check out all of the 2026 winners.

The votes are in, and the Rochester Business Journal and The Daily Record are pleased to announce the 2026 Reader Rankings Awards winners. https://rbj.net/2026/06/09/rbj-announces-2026-reader-rankings-honorees/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

06/09/2026

We spent this beautiful morning in the equally beautiful Farmhouse Table Food Irondequoit location on Whipple Ln for our second Spark Session of the year! A huge thank you goes out to our speakers, Frank Tortora of Puzzlehr and Tony and Kathy of 2 Ton Tony's Pizza.

We talked about attracting, retaining and motivating part - time employees and how to do it without spending a lot of your budget.

The topic that kept coming up- Culture. It sets your reputation for attaining the right employees and for keeping them!

Thank you to our sponsor NY CloudTech Advisors for making these Spark Sessions possible!

06/09/2026

🚨 TUESDAY TREND ALERT! Welcome to Tuesday Trends where we are going to post weekly about what is trending in different aspects of the small business community. So what is hot right now?

Stores as Community Hubs 🏪
Brick-and-mortar isn't dying—it's evolving! Small businesses are thriving right now by becoming the official gathering spots for their neighborhoods.

By hosting hyper-local activations, independent shops are offering the real-world human connection that big-box retailers and e-commerce giants simply cannot replicate.

Here is what is trending in the national small business community this week:
📖 Silent Reading Nights: Bookstores and cafes are hosting quiet hours where locals read together, sip themed drinks, and enjoy shared screen-free time.
🎉 Collaborative Block Parties: Neighboring shops are teaming up to close down streets, bring in food trucks, and host live music to drive massive foot traffic.
🎲 Tabletop Game Nights: Toy, hobby, and comic shops are packing their schedules with board game tournaments, keeping customers engaged in-store for hours.
🌱 Skill-Sharing Workshops: From plant-potting classes to DIY craft circles, businesses are selling an experience alongside their inventory.

The Bottom Line: Customers are craving community! When you give them a reason to visit that goes beyond just buying a product, you build unstoppable local loyalty.

👇 Let's talk in the comments: Have you hosted an event at your shop? What neighborhood activation has worked best for your business?

06/09/2026

Have you registered to join us for the amazing events yet? If not, what are you waiting for?! Don't miss out!

Register online: www.irondequoitchamber.org/events