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By now you may have heard that thousands of individuals and hundreds of local organizations have joined together to take a community-wide 21-Day Racial Equity Challenge. The Challenge is a powerful opportunity to collectively develop a deeper understanding of how inequity and racism affect our lives and community. The Brighton Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to learning and taking action to create an equitable community for all, and has chosen to participate in the 21-Day Racial Equity Challenge.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU

We encourage you to visit www.ROCequitychallenge.org to sign up for the Challenge. After you sign up, each weekday from October 23 – November 20, you will receive an email from info@ROCequitychallenge.org with articles, podcasts and videos that will provide opportunities to develop a deeper understanding of how racism and inequity affect our lives and community, offer suggestions for reflection and options to continue your learning or take action. The Brighton Chamber of Commerce will also continue reviewing our organization’s policies and practices to examine how we can ensure equity remains a focus.

Thank you for standing with the Brighton Chamber of Commerce to confront racism, bias and other social injustices to create a just and equitable community for all.

Nelson Lopatin, President
Brighton Chamber of Commerce

Welcome new Brighton Chamber member T-Mobile! This store serves both T-Mobile and Sprint customers. Are you ready to upgrade to the new iPhone? Maybe you are looking for a new Android device from Samsung, Google, or LG. You can find them all at this T-Mobile Store in Rochester. Visit http://www.t-mobile.com/store-locator/ny/rochester/east-ave-winton-rd for more details.

Welcome new Brighton Chamber member PC Solutions IT Consulting! We assist small and medium businesses with their IT needs, whatever they may be. Our primary offerings include desktop and server support, 24/7 monitoring, cloud management, security as a service, backup and disaster recovery, and compliance as a service. Visit http://www.pc-solutions.it for more details.

Welcome new Brighton Chamber member Rochester Family Orthodontics! Rochester Family Orthodontics offers adults and children:
· Invisalign® and Spark(TM) esthetic clear aligners
· Traditional metal and clear braces
· State-of-the-art technology
. Digital impressions
· High-quality, individualized care
· Complimentary orthodontic consultations
Visit https://rochesterfamilyorthodontics.com for more details.

Welcome new Brighton Chamber member Century Benefits Group, Inc.! Full service Employee benefits Firm. Group and individual Health and dental insurance. Group disability, life, dental and vision plan. Group and individual Medicare and Part-D RX Plans. Visit http://www.aboutcentury.com for more details.

Welcome new Brighton Chamber member Todd Fleming Photography! Todd Fleming Photography & Video in studio & on location throughout the Rochester area. Catering to individuals & professional businesses with services ranging for headshot & branding to product, site content creation, real estate virtual tours and business 360 tours, I create the images that push your business. Visit http://www.toddfleming.com for more details.

"Kids have fun, parents see results!" Code Ninjas is a learning center specializing in computer programming and STEM activities. We teach kids ages 7-14 to code by building their own video games while also learning about logic, problem solving, and social interaction skills. Our structure is similar to martial arts, where kids will "belt-up" from white belt to black belt as they progress through our curriculum in our fun, bright and clean environment. We operate a year-round flexible drop-in program, birthday parties, day camps, summer camps, and other special events. We are the first in Western NY, we are women-owned and operated, and are excited to serve our Rochester community! Visit http://www.codeninjas.com/ny-pittsford for more details.

Welcome new Brighton Chamber member OFC Creations Theatre Center! The new OFC Creations Theatre Center is a multi-purpose arts center that will focus on youth theater education and performances, mounting professional plays and musicals, hosting community events, presenting out-of-town entertainers, and providing much-needed performance space to local arts groups. The center will offer classes in acting, singing, and dancing; school field trips and tours; community events; and theater camps during summer and school. OFC Creations currently offers the largest summer theater camp program in upstate New York. Visit http://www.OFCCreations.com for more details.

Statement of the Brighton Chamber of Commerce: Committed to ending racism and discrimination in our community

June 10, 2020

Dear Brighton Chamber Members,

The Brighton Chamber of Commerce condemns the senseless killings and acts of violence that are repeatedly directed at the African American community and all communities of color. We grieve the loss of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade, and the countless others who have lost their lives.

Racism and injustice cannot be tolerated. These acts cause many in our communities to live with fear, apprehension and anxiety that have been allowed to persist for far too long. The Brighton Chamber of Commerce condemns all acts of hate, discrimination and injustice, and remains dedicated to creating and sustaining an inclusive community where people want to live, work and play.

We support those peacefully protesting to end these injustices and are committed to ending racism and discrimination in our community through our words and actions. At this critical juncture, we must stand together to collectively speak out against systemic oppression.

We ask you to join us in this effort and to take your own steps to push back against racism and injustice to help drive meaningful and lasting change that ALL of our communities deserve. We challenge business and community leaders, ourselves and each person in our community to actively work towards a better understanding of one another and commit to actions which produce a more inclusive community and economy.

Stay safe and healthy.

Nelson Lopatin, President

Kelly Bagnaschi, Vice President

Beth Sears, Secretary

Mike Tullio, Treasurer

Brighton Chamber of Commerce