Greece Chamber Charitable Foundation
FOUNDATION OVERVIEW:
Mission Statement
To support programs that prepare young people for success in education and business so as to develop a viable workforce that leads to Greece economic prosperity and community development.
Overview
The Greece Chamber Charitable Foundation (GCCF) was created in 2002. The Foundation is a charitable nonprofit organization, a 501 (c) 3, and is led by a board of directors comprised of community volunteers. Since its founding, the Foundation has funded a variety of organizations, community projects, and initiatives.
Individuals interested in donating to the foundation should contact the Greece Regional Chamber at (585) 227-7272 or at Info@GreeceChamber.org.
Foundation inquiries
Contact Becky Vasilovski, Manager of Operations, at Becky@GreeceChamber.org or (585) 227-7272. Correspondence and related documents will be forwarded to Lenora Paige for review while Foundation officer positions are being filled.
Investing in the Next Generation
GCCF has invested in a number of educationally based development opportunities. These range from supporting entrepreneurial training opportunities in conjunction with the University of Rochester to assisting with the Greece Continuing Education’s Bridges program to train and certify students in customer service techniques. The Foundation holds strong ties to the three school districts that serve Greece and is particularly interested in supporting business related programs that will encourage this generation of students to build their businesses right here in Greece.
Employee Training Grants
According to the Small Business Administration, small businesses pay more than 45% of the total U.S. private payroll, have generated 60-80% of net new jobs annually over the last decade and represent about 99.7% of all employer firms. GCCF recognizes the importance of small business not only on our national economy but also right here in Greece. That is why we have created an Employee Training Grant for local small businesses. These grants ($1,000 and less) will allow these companies to access training that they might not otherwise have been able to secure for their employees.
These companies are investing in their employees and the Greece Community. To apply for a matching training grant contact the Greece Regional Chamber at email: Info@GreeceChamber.org.
Greece Chamber Charitable Foundation
Immediate Past President
Brenee Bunce
Bunce Alliance Realty Group, LLC
Vice President
TBD
Secretary
To be announced
Treasurer
Kristy Lauricella
Ledgers, Inc.
Michael Mariani (Golf Chair)
Bryant & Stratton College
William Selke
Town of Greece
Carla Vazquez
SUNY Brockport
Lenora Paige (Ex Officio)
Chair, Greece Regional Chamber of Commerce
David Perotto (Ex Officio)
Immediate Past Chair, Greece Regional Chamber of Commerce
Anne Loria (Emeritus)
Bryant & Stratton College
Kyle VanPutte (Emeritus)
VanPutte Gardens
- Nursing Scholarships granted to Bryant & Stratton College
- Isabella Graham Hart School of Practical Nursing, Rochester Regional Health
- Greece Performing Arts Society
- Young Entrepreneurs Academy at Athena High School
- Greece Continuing Education – Customer Service Certificate Program
- Internships at local businesses – VanPutte Gardens, Wehner Mower, American Custom Exteriors & Interiors
- Bridging the Gap – Olympia High School entrepreneurial program
- New Teachers Luncheon – in conjunction with Greece Rotary Foundation
- “Refresh” Leadership Training – Greece School District
- Arcadia High School Study Abroad student – Julie Marie Kuppinger Scholarship Recipient
- St. John Fisher Study Abroad student – Julie Marie Kuppinger Scholarship Recipient
- Michael W. Bliss Trust – Race on the Ridge 2008 & 2009 Recipient
- Matching Training Funds – Gateway Funding Diversified Mortgage Services, Inc.
- Matching Training Funds – Lollypop Farms
Featured Businesses
Our Newest Members!
Our community is stronger when we grow together. This section highlights the newest members of the Greece Regional Chamber who have joined our ranks within the last 90 days. We are thrilled to have these local businesses on board and invite you to explore their services as we work together to move business forward.
Foundation Related Posts
Annual Golf Tournament Brings Community Together in Support of Future Nurses
On June 29, the Greece Regional Chamber of Commerce welcomed golfers, sponsors, and community partners to Brook-Lea Country Club for its Annual Golf Tournament, presented by West Herr Automotive Group. Under beautiful sunny skies, participants enjoyed a day of...
Chamber Foundation Funds RRH Nursing Students
Greece Chamber Foundation Supports RRH Nursing Students The Greece Chamber Charitable Foundation Board of Directors recently awarded scholarships from the Foundation’s Daniel E. Richardson Memorial Fund in support of three students of the Isabella Graham Hart School...