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Celebrating a new Baldwinsville business is always a happy occasion, especially a business that has already brought so much joy to our community. We held a ribbon cutting on Saturday January 10 during the the grand opening celebration of Maydan Cafe. GBCC members joined people of all ages from the community as Sarah, Rob, Aidan, and Maya Clark cut the red ribbon in front of their lovely cafe. Maydan Cafe has quickly become a destination to gather, nourish, connect, and flouri

What wintry weather? Wednesday January 7 may have been chilly and damp, but it was warm and dry and welcoming at Baldwinsville Public Library where we gathered for GBCC Coffee Talk. Thank you to library director Nancy Howe for the hot beverages and tasty snacks. We felt a little fancy drinking our coffee from ceramic mugs land eating off real plates! It was delightful to spend time catching up with our GBCC friends and colleagues, and making new connections. Thank you to Cind

In its 19 th year, the B’ville Big Chill is a winter celebration hosted by the Greater Baldwinsville Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club of Baldwinsville that showcases our village and the wonderful people who live and work here. At Mercer Park, teams of people plunge into the icy Seneca River, competing to raise money and receive cash awards for their favorite charities. A heated tent houses the Best in Bowl competition, where local eateries serve samples of their food. In

"The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry." From Robert Burns' 1785 poem "To a Mouse" When we planned our December 11 GBCC holiday after hours two months ago, we didn’t anticipate that lousy weather would interfere with our plans. Silly us – it is December in Central New York after all! So although the weather was less than ideal and many people were unable to join us, we enjoyed mingling with some of our GBCC friends and colleagues at Fireside By The River. Thank yo

If it’s GBCC Coffee Talk in the month of December, then you know that Hunt Real Estate ERA is the host! Thank you to Don and the team at Hunt Real Estate in Liverpool for having us over on Wednesday December 3 for coffee, conversation, and a few calories at their beautifully decorated office. As always, there was a large helping of smiles and laughter with a side of relationship building. Many of us learned two things: 1) that undeveloped property with no existing structures

Appreciation [ uh -pree-shee- ey -sh uh n] Noun - gratitude; thankful recognition. At the November 20 GBCC luncheon and annual meeting, Matt Hunt’s title changed from “President” to “Immediate Past President.” We are grateful to Matt for his service to our organization and our community, and presented him with a photo collage of the many GBCC events, activities, and people throughout his years of chamber leadership. Thank you, Matt! Here is the new Greater Baldwinsville Chamb

On Wednesday November 5, attendees at our GBCC Coffee Talk could honestly say, “I’m going to the gym this morning!” Thank you to Jon and Keesha at Smokey Hollow CrossFit for hosting us and letting us invade their facility on a busy morning. SHCF’s signature cross-training program combines strength training, bodyweight training, and conditioning with a focus on functional, full-body exercises. It was wonderful to see our GBCC friends and colleagues who took time out of their b

Baldwinsville was buzzing with activity on the afternoon of Saturday October 25! Our GBCC Trick or Treat event was fantastic. It was great to see so many people out and about in the village, dressed in their Halloween finery. Thank you to the many businesses and organizations for donating their time and treats. Thank you to the littles and their adults for participating - it was a pleasure to see you and your wonderful costumes!

What is better than starting the weekend? Starting the weekend by welcoming a new Baldwinsville business with a ribbon cutting! Congratulations to Legacy Antiques, now open at 2265 Downer Street in Suite 300. Owners Susan and Kathryn, their family, friends, and customers were joined by GBCC members as we celebrated their delightful store. Legacy Antiques is an absolute treasure trove of vintage finds, refinished furniture, and unique accent pieces. Once you step through the f

After the ribbon cutting celebration at Eleven Elevan Faire on Thursday October 16, we walked a few steps down the sidewalk to Pizza Man Pub for an after hours event. Some people came in costume and some did not; some were there early, some came a little later, and some stayed for the entire time (and then some). But one common theme for all attendees was the joy of intereacting with GBCC friends and colleagues in a well-loved village pub. Thank you to Jimmy and his team for

We welcomed new Baldwinsville business Eleven Eleven Faire on Thursday October 16 with a ribbon cutting. GBCC members joined owner Sara Victory and her family, friends, and clients in her beautiful space at 52 Oswego Street. Eleven Eleven Faire features hand restored furniture as well as a curated selection of vintage and seasonal décor. We oohed and ahhed, and some of us did some shopping while we enjoyed the delicious refreshments. Congratulations, Sara – we are thrilled to

Some mornings are better than others. Wednesday October 1 was a fabulous morning because we enjoyed coffee with beautiful alpacas on a...

We’ve said it before and we will say it many more times, I am sure: networking can be fun. And we certainly had fun at the September 10...

It is almost impossible to eat ice cream without smiling. And there were smiles on every face at the GBCC After Hours at Lock 24 Ice...

We always appreciate our members hosting GBCC Coffee Talks and bonus points to those who open their doors outside of normal business...

The weather on Thursday evening July 31 was absolutely perfect to gather on the porch at GBCC member Olive’s Eatery – the rain had ended...

We celebrated the new location of GBCC member JessiCakes on Monday July 28 with a ribbon cutting. GBCC members joined employees, clients,...

Tassone’s Wine Garden was the site of our July 16 GBCC luncheon and, as always, they did a wonderful job of feeding us and making us feel...

Spending time with GBCC friends and colleagues is even better when it takes place outdoors, on a boat, on a beautiful summer morning!...

“We can never have enough of nature.” ― Henry David Thoreau, Walden: Or, Life in the Woods   We are so very fortunate that Beaver Lake...