Brighton Chamber of Commerce upcoming events

4th Annual Brighton Chamber Golf Tournament at Locust Hill Country Club (07/20/2026)

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:30:00 GMT

JOIN US FOR OUR 4TH ANNUAL BRIGHTON CHAMBER GOLF TOURNAMENT AT LOCUST HILL COUNTRY CLUB!

Are you a golfer looking to network with fellow professionals and enjoy a great round of golf at an exclusive country club? Look no further than the Brighton Chamber Golf Tournament at Locust Hill Country Club! Registration is now open, and you can secure your spot at this highly anticipated event.

Join us Monday, July 20th, 2026 a Locust Hill Country Club located at 2000 Jefferson Rd in Pittsford, New York. As a premier golf destination in the area, Locust Hill Country Club offers unparalleled amenities and an unbeatable setting for a day on the greens. By registering for this event, you'll have the opportunity to play on one of the best courses in the region while making valuable connections with other local business leaders and golf enthusiasts.

Locust Hill Country Club is a historic Rochester private club and has been a centerpiece of the Rochester community for almost 100 years. Though the club has seen many changes over its long history, it has stayed true to its values of being the perfect place for families and friends to enjoy the game of golf on our renowned golf course and come together as a community.

Don't wait to register for this fantastic event. Space is limited, and spots are sure to fill up quickly. Register today to secure your place.

Your participation in our event also supports our local community. A portion of the proceeds from our tournament will be donated to the Brighton Food Cupboard.

Here are our schedule of events for the day:

11:00am – Check in begins
11:30am – Lunch on Patio Grill
1:00pm – Shotgun Start
6:00pm – Dinner served in Ballroom

There are many ways to participate in the Annual Brighton Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament:

SPEND THE DAY & PLAY

(lunch & dinner are included)

Enter a Foursome: $750

Single Golfer Registration: $195 (Don't worry, we will put you with a team!)

DINNER ONLY OPTION - $60

Can't spend the entire day with us but still want to come network and support the Brighton Food Cupboard? This is a great option. Join us for dinner!

OUR SPONSORSHIPS HAVE SOLD OUT!!!

BECOME A SPONSOR Download PDF >> Sponsor Packages 2026 bcc (1).pdf

PRESENTING SPONSOR: $2000 - SOLD OUT

- Foursome included (4 golfers) with lunch and dinner

- Recognition as Presenting Sponsor

- Logo on event signage & sponsor board at event

- Logo added to digital advertisements (social media/email)

- Recognition during awards

- Includes two hole sponsorships

TOURNAMENT SPONSOR: $1000 - SOLD OUT

- Foursome included (4 golfers) with lunch and dinner

- Name and logo on sponsor board at event

- Recognition during awards

- Includes one hole sponsorship

LUNCH SPONSOR: $500 - SOLD OUT

- Limited to one sponsor

- Signage at the lunch area

- Recognition during announcements

TEE BOX SPONSOR: $250 - SOLD OUT

- Table and a team member on the tee box for the duration of the tournament

- Recognition during announcements

HOLE SPONSOR: $100 - SOLD OUT

- Sign at one tee box

Note: If you want more than one of the registration type, please email your request to admin@brightonchamber.org and we will register you and email you an invoice.

Tournament Rules

1. Format is a four-person scramble. Each player will hit their shot to begin each hole. The team will choose the best shot, and from that spot, each player will hit their second shot. This format will continue until the completion of the hole with a single score recorded.

2. From selected shots, each player can place the ball within one club length, no closer to the hole. If the selected ball is in the rough, each player must play from the rough.

3. Men are to tee off from the White tees. Women are to tee off from the Red tees.

4. Mark the selected ball on the putting green. Each player is to attempt the putt from the same spot. The first ball to go in is counted for the team score. If no player makes the putt, mark the best remaining putt and all team members are to putt from there.

5. If the ball that the team selects is in a hazard (bunker or water), or in the rough, or out of bounds, you cannot drop the ball outside the hazard or rough, even if relief is within one club length away. If the ball selected is in a sand bunker, everyone must hit from the sand bunker within one club length. You can rake the bunker after each shot. If the ball selected was in the water, drop out under USGA Rules procedures and add a penalty stroke for each player hitting from the drop. A ball hit out of bounds is usually not selected, but if it is, the players all must re-hit from where the ball was hit before it went out of bounds, and each player must add a “stroke and distance penalty” (2 strokes).

6. Bogey is the maximum team score on any hole. Teams that reach a score of bogey on a hole are to pick-up and move on to the next tee.

7. Rule number seven is please have a good time!

Expert Edge Series: Why Some Businesses Get Noticed… and Others Don’t The R.E.A.L. Framework Behind Consistent Visibility and Growth (07/23/2026)

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Seminar: Why Some Businesses Get Noticed… and Others Don’t.

The R.E.A.L. Framework Behind Consistent Visibility and Growth

Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026

Time: 8am-9am

Where: Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship, 150 Sawgrass Drive

Cost: Chamber members FREE, Non-members $15.00, Students $5.00

Light refreshments served.

Seminar Description

Join us for an engaging and results-driven seminar led by PR expert Robin Taney,

designed to help business owners and professionals elevate their visibility and

messaging with clarity and confidence.

During this session, Robin will introduce her four core principles of effective public

relations, offering a focused 15–20-minute overview that simplifies what can often feel

overwhelming and turns it into a practical, usable strategy.

The highlight of the seminar is an interactive “Hotseat” experience. Prior to the

session, attendees will have the opportunity to submit a current business or visibility

challenge. Two participants will be selected, and Robin will develop a customized mini-

PR plan for each—demonstrating her process in real time.

Each Hotseat participant will walk away with clear, actionable next steps, while all

attendees gain valuable insight by observing how strategic PR solutions are created

and applied.

This seminar is ideal for business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals who are

ready to refine their message, increase their visibility, and take purposeful action in their

growth.

Seminar Objectives

Understand the R.E.A.L. Framework: Discover the four core principles—R.E.A.L.—and how they drive meaningful visibility, credibility, and results in your business.
Experience a Live “Hotseat” Session: Observe real business challenges being workshopped in real time, as participants receive personalized PR strategies and solutions.
Learn Practical Problem-Solving Strategies: Gain insight into how to identify, approach, and solve common business and visibility challenges using proven methods.
Walk Away with Clear Action Steps: Leave with practical, immediately applicable steps you can implement to strengthen your brand and messaging.
Engage in an Interactive Q&A Experience: Participate in a dynamic discussion where your questions are addressed.

Robin Taney Bio

Meet the founder and owner of Studio 4 PR, and the creator of the transformative Get

R.E.A.L. program, a powerful approach designed to help business owners maximize

and monetize their online and offline presence with clarity and confidence.

Her career journey is best described as a patchwork quilt - rich with diverse experiences that, when woven together, create something both dynamic and deeply effective. She has built her expertise across broadcast news, corporate environments, nonprofit leadership, event planning, internet marketing, and the tourism and hospitality industries. Along the way, she has written, promoted, planned, and implemented strategies that have served a wide range of audiences, from community leaders and corporate executives to small business owners, students, and emerging entrepreneurs.

Today, her work focuses on helping entrepreneurs who feel invisible step into purposeful visibility. Through her Get R.E.A.L. framework - grounded in being realistic, engaging, authentic, and committed to a long-lasting mindset - she equips her clients with the tools to get discovered by their ideal audience and build meaningful, lasting connections.

At the heart of everything she does is a passion for storytelling—guiding highly

motivated entrepreneurs to craft compelling narratives that not only capture attention,

but truly connect and engage. Her work empowers business owners to be seen, heard,

and remembered in a crowded marketplace.

Business Before Hours Networking at Lawley (08/07/2026)

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

When: Friday, August 7, 2026, 8:00am - 9:00am

Where: 441 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14607

Cost: Chamber Member - Free, Non-member - $15, Students $5

About Lawley: Lawley helps protect what you have worked so hard to build by offering tools like personal and business insurance, risk management and employee benefits. Lawley is an independent, regional firm of insurance professionals specializing in property and casualty, employee benefits, risk management and personal insurance consulting. Now a third-generation family business, the company was built on a foundation of deeply-rooted family values and strong business ethics.

First Friday Business Before Hours Networking is held on the 1st Friday of most months at various Brighton Chamber Member locations. This is a casual networking event designed to build working relationships among members while highlighting a Brighton Chamber Member's business. Join us for coffee and a breakfast snack and be sure to bring plenty of business cards.

Promote Your Business with a Branded Raffle Item: At each First Friday Before Hours Networking we will raffle off any branded items our members donate! You can email our retail chair Todd Kinder ahead of time or simply bring it with you.

Expert Edge Series: The Power of the Pause - Simple Mindfulness Tools for a More Intentional Life (08/27/2026)

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Join Us for a Lunch Time Reset.

Seminar: The Power of the Pause - Simple Mindfulness Tools for a More Intentional Life

Date: Thursday, August 27th

Time: 12pm

Where: Port of Pittsford Gazebo, 22 N Main St, Pittsford, NY 14534

Cost: Chamber members FREE, Non-members $15.00, Students $5.00

Lunch is not provided but feel free to bring lunch for after meditation has concluded.

Seminar Description

In a world filled with constant noise, distractions, and demands on our attention, many people struggle to find moments of calm and clarity. This interactive seminar introduces simple, practical mindfulness and meditation techniques designed for everyday life.

Participants will experience a brief guided meditation, learn to quiet mental distractions without judgment, and discover easy-to-use tools to incorporate into work, home, and family routines. Whether you are a business professional seeking greater focus, a parent looking to create calmer family interactions, or simply someone who desires more intentional living, this session will provide practical strategies to help you pause, reset, and respond thoughtfully rather than react automatically.

✨ No prior meditation experience is necessary.

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Seminar Objectives

By the end of this seminar, participants will:

1. Understand the Purpose and Benefits of Mindfulness

Explore how mindfulness supports focus, emotional regulation, stress reduction, and overall well-being. Learn how intentional pauses can improve decision-making and communication.

2. Experience Guided Meditation in a Comfortable Setting

Participate in a brief body-scan exercise. Experience a guided meditation focused on perspective shifting and mental clarity.

3. Learn Practical Mindfulness Tools for Daily Life

Discover simple techniques that can be used throughout the day in less than one minute. Practice methods for acknowledging distracting thoughts and gently returning focus to the present moment.

4. Develop Strategies for Creating Calm Spaces

Learn how to intentionally create environments that encourage reflection and peace at home, work, and in outdoor settings. Explore ideas for creating calming spaces for children that support emotional regulation and self-awareness.

5. Strengthen Emotional Awareness and Self-Regulation

Identify how pausing before responding can improve relationships, reduce reactivity, and increase personal effectiveness. Understand how mindfulness practices can support both adults and children during challenging moments.

6. Leave with an Actionable Challenge

Commit to implementing "The Pause Principle" in daily life. Identify one practical way to create intentional moments of calm and reflection during the week ahead.

Key Takeaway

A single intentional pause can create the space needed for greater clarity, calmer responses, stronger relationships, and more purposeful living.

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Brief Speaker Bio

Jessica Catlin is an end-of-life educator, speaker, certified meditation teacher, and founder of Cultivated Comfort. With a background in psychology and specialized training in end-of-life education and doula support, she helps individuals, families, and professionals navigate stress, uncertainty, caregiving, and grief with greater confidence and clarity.

Jessica's approach combines mindfulness, compassion, and practical application. Through community education, workshops, and speaking engagements, she empowers with tools that foster resilience, self-awareness, and connection. She believes that even a few moments of intentional pause can improve well-being, enhance focus, and help people live with greater presence and purpose.

Expert Edge Series: A Smarter Way to Sell: Strategies You Can Use Immediately (09/24/2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Seminar: A Smarter Way to Sell: Strategies You Can Use Immediately

Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026

Time: Networking from 7:30am - 8:00am and Seminar from 8:00am-9:00am

Where: Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship, 150 Sawgrass Drive

Cost: Chamber members FREE, Non-members $15.00, Students $5.00

Light refreshments served.

Seminar Description

Be on the lookout for a description to come soon!

Seminar Objectives

Objectives coming soon!

Presenter Bio:

Patrick Tobin, President of Sales Heart Partners, Inc. by Sandler

Look for a full bio to be added soon!

2026 Brighton Community Homecoming Celebration (09/26/2026)

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

We Are Now Accepting Vendors for the 2026 Brighton Community Homecoming Celebration!!

When: Saturday, September 26th

Time: Celebration begins at 11am and goes until the game fills in! (Around 1:30-2pm)

Where: On the side of the 12 Corners Middle School

Cost: (Details Below)

-Free to the public to attend

-Free to have your organization participate in the parade

-$350 Vendor Fee (Tent Village: Limited to 11 vendors

-$250 Food Truck Fee: Limited to 2 food trucks, 1 ice cream and 1 dessert truck.

Looking to have your organization participate in the 2026 Homecoming Parade?

This year we ask the all organizations participating, returning and new, please fill out this PARTICIPATION FORM.

Business Promotion Opportunities at Brighton Homecoming Celebration!

Promote your business at our most popular event of the year: The Brighton Community Homecoming Celebration and Parade!

The Brighton Chamber of Commerce has BIG plans for Homecoming this fall. Local businesses and Chamber members will be out in force supporting Brighton High School students, celebrating a tradition of excellent education, cheering the Bruins at the football game and, of course, promoting our businesses. There are a number of opportunities for you to promote your business.

Move your business front-and-center by promoting what you do or sell directly to thousands Brighton residents while you support our community and our students.

SPACE IS LIMITED. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED! So, don't wait! Register now!

Get involved with the Brighton Chamber of Commerce and promote your business!

Food Trucks | DJ Music | Parade
Brighton Chamber Tent Village
Varsity Football Game

On Saturday, September 26th there will be a street party and parade. Elmwood Avenue at 12 Corners will be closed to accommodate the crowd that will gather to enjoy the music and watch the BHS Homecoming parade.

The Brighton Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a business promotion area, Brighton Chamber Tent Village, at the site. This will be the only promotional activities allowed near the parade route.

Whether you offer a free product sample, donations to a charity, a prize drawing or something even more creative this is your opportunity to build a strong connection with Brightonians at a minimal expense.

There are Many Ways to Participate:

1. “Chamber Tent Village" At The Parade Site

Includes a 10' x 10' tent, 6’ wide table + two folding chairs. $350 per business.

Tents will be provided. We ask that vendors do not bring their own tents.

TENTS WILL SELL OUT FAST! FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED!

2. Sponsor The Homecoming Music

The event features a DJ station at 12 Corners. Music is played from 11:00am until the parade begins . Your business will be announced & thanked periodically throughout the event. $350 per business.

3. Food Truck/Ice Cream Truck Promotion

Participating food vendors may sell food to customers during the Homecoming festivities. This is the perfect chance for you to promote your food truck! $250 per Food Vendor – Vendor must provide food permit. Limited to two food trucks, one ice cream vendor and one dessert vendor.

Business Before Hours Networking at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Rochester (10/02/2026)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

When: Friday, October 2, 2026, 8:00am - 9:00am

Where: 333 Westmoreland Dr, Rochester, NY 14620

Cost: Chamber Member - Free, Non-member - $15, Students $5

<3 ALL PROCEEDS FROM REGISTRATIONS WILL GO TO THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OF ROCHESTER

About Ronald McDonald House Charities of Rochester: At Ronald McDonald House, they provide essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families and promote healing when children need healthcare. They have over 385 house programs and 270 family room programs that their charity funds. They believe the entire family needs comfort and support when a child is sick and should be fully involved with health care providers about the care and services their child receives. These programs are more than a place to stay, the needs of families dealing with a child who is sick go far beyond medical care. The Ronald McDonalds House Charities through it's local chapters like ours here in Rochester, provide families nutritious meals, offer education programs for outpatients and siblings who are missing school, offer services such as peer support, sibling resources, and activities and clinical service providers partner to provide medical and dental care in vulnerable communities. LEARN MORE

Expert Edge Series (Virtual): How to Setup a Pipeline of Leads (10/22/2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Seminar: How to Setup a Pipeline of Leads with Puja & Abi Misra

Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026

Where: Virtual Seminar- Zoom

Time: 8am-9am

Cost: Chamber members FREE, Non-members $15.00, Students $5.00

Seminar Description

Be on the lookout for a description to come soon!

Seminar Objectives

Objectives coming soon!

Bio

Our Experts are with Puja & Abi Misra , look for a full bio to be added soon!

Business Before Hours Networking at Davie Kaplan C.P.A. (11/06/2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT

When: Friday, November 6, 2026, 8:00am - 9:00am

Where: 100 Meridian Centre Blvd Ste 200, Rochester, NY 14618

Cost: Chamber Member - Free, Non-member - $15, Students $5

About Davie Kaplan C.P.A.: Davie Kaplan has been guiding Rochester businesses and families for over three generations with an experienced team of CPAs and wealth advisors to help you tackle finances, wealth management and more. They help guide your family and your business toward your financial goals, with clear lines of communication and unmatched levels of service and support.

Expert Edge Series: Confident Communication for Today's Business Leader (11/19/2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Seminar: Confident Communication for Today's Business Leader

Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026

Time: Networking from 7:30am - 8:00am and Seminar from 8:00am-9:00am

Where: Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship, 150 Sawgrass Drive

Cost: Chamber members FREE, Non-members $15.00, Students $5.00

Light refreshments served.

Seminar Description

Be on the lookout for a description to come soon!

Seminar Objectives

Objectives coming soon!

Bio

Tom DeRoller, Director of Development at EMH Charter School

Look for a full bio to be added soon!

Business Before Hours Networking at Just Breathe Aesthetics (12/04/2026)

Fri, 04 Dec 2026 13:00:00 GMT

When: Friday, December 4, 2026, 8:00am - 9:00am

Where: 2210 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618

Cost: Chamber Member - Free, Non-member - $15, Students $5

About Just Breathe Aesthetics: Just Breathe Aesthetics offers personalized beauty with professional results. Owner, Jenna Buscaglia, Licensed Esthetician and Cosmetologist, has years of experience and advanced training and brings a results-driven approach rooted in both science and care. She is committed to helping guests achieve healthy, radiant skin through customized treatments and expert guidance.

Expert Edge Series: Financial Planning (12/17/2026)

Thu, 17 Dec 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Seminar: Financial Planning with Matthew P. Sorce

Date: Thursday, December 17, 2026

Time: 8am-9am

Where: CNB, 1150 Pittsford-Victor Road

Cost: Chamber members FREE, Non-members $15.00, Students $5.00

Light refreshments served.

Seminar Description

Be on the lookout for a description to come soon!

Seminar Objectives

Objectives coming soon!

Bio

Our Experts are with Matthew P. Sorce , look for a full bio to be added soon!