July 2008

Serving Eclectic Cuisine Late Into the Night, Fine Line Bistro is a Welcome Addition to Ithaca’s Restaurant Scene
Fine Line Bistro, Ithaca’s newest fine dining experience, is the end result of the combined creativity of Seth Gregory (Chef) and Danny Doyle (General Manager).  Their goal was to create a non-pretentious, transparent environment in which to dine.  The open kitchen allows for the diner to see up close and personal the work being done to their food.   The menu, entirely chef driven, is best described as eclectic fusion.  It combines traditional styles of French and Italian cuisine with newer flavors and unique interpretations on the classics.

Chef Seth Gregory moved to Ithaca in 2003 and gained an array of experience working as the sous chef at Pangea in Ithaca.  Seth has a way of enticing the palate with flavor combinations not normally thought of.  He is continuously introducing new and different dishes and flavors in the restaurant.  Danny Doyle, the general manager of everything outside of the kitchen, grew up in northern New Jersey and found his way to the Finger Lakes via Hobart College where he earned a degree in design.  Upon graduation, Danny moved to Ithaca to help friends with their start-up restaurant.  Since that time, Danny has held a number of different positions in the local restaurant industry.  Fine Line Bistro starts serving drinks at 4:00 PM while food service begins at 5:00 PM and continues through midnight and sometimes later.   They are closed on Tuesdays.

(607)277-1077
www.finelinebistro.com


Aspect Foundation Offers Opportunities for Exchange Students and Host Families
Aspect Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in 1985 and is dedicated to excellence in youth exchange. There are currently three Aspect Foundation exchange students at Ithaca High School, and 6 more throughout Central New York. As Central New York's local coordinator for Aspect, Megan Begert has been supporting these students throughout their year abroad. These students come from more than 30 countries around the world with the intention of experiencing American culture and learning the English language. Students also contribute to their communities by volunteering for theater groups, neighborhood associations and various other local organizations.
 
As these 9 students prepare to re-enter their home countries, Aspect Foundation is searching for next year's young leaders and host families. Aspect Foundation students are aged 15-18, and are chosen on the basis of maturity, grades, and language ability. Host families can be married or single, with or without children. Host families are responsible for providing room, board and a loving home environment for the student. In return, families and exchange students learn about another culture firsthand, and gain a second family for life! Potential host families can choose their own student by viewing student profiles on Aspect Foundation’s website.
 

www.AspectFoundation.org


Tioga Gardens Offers Unique Outdoor Ideas in an Even More Unique Setting
Tioga Gardens is a full service florist and garden center offering the ultimate for neighbors and travelers alike. Featuring greenhouses, a tropical dome conservatory, and unique florist and gift shop open seven days a week year round, Tioga Gardens is a can't miss attraction. Be sure to visit their stunning Water Gardens and outdoor nursery filled with nature's finest during the spring and summer months!
Purchased in 1966 by Otto Kuhlman, Tioga Gardens has remained a family business over the past 35 years, and is currently owned by two of his sons, Christopher and Edward.  Enjoy the wonders of nature at Tioga Gardens, a truly unique stop-over in the southern Finger Lakes Region of New York State.  Whether you're an avid floral enthusiast, a visitor to the region, or searching for the perfect place for your special event, Tioga Gardens will amaze you.

(607)687-2940
www.tiogagardens.com


Satori Celebrates Renovation and Expansion
Satori Day Spa & Salon  – a salon / spa / shopping experience where beauty, knowledge and fun come together, is conveniently located in Ithaca, New York at 840 Hanshaw Road, Village Green Plaza in Community Corners.  Satori’s contemporary facility offers cutting-edge hair care and nail care services, the highest quality skin and body care treatments and extensive product lines coupled with a team of highly trained experts who maintain continual education to provide clients with the latest trends and techniques available in the industry. 

(607) 266-0130
www.satoridayspasalon.com

Business Is Blooming Showcases New Floral Design Studio
Business is Blooming, The Chamber’s 2001 New Business of the Year, is a floral design studio that helps create environments where people flourish. Owner Sara Culotta believes in the power of flowers to connect people—businesses to clients, fundraisers to donors, and friends to loved ones.  Services offered include: weekly Fresh Flower Service, Flowers of the Week, Special Event Flowers, and Business and Personal Gifts.  Business is Blooming has something new to talk about—a brand-new studio located at 1005 N. Cayuga Street, in the heart of Fall Creek. The business celebrated its new space with an open house and ribbon cutting on Wednesday, June 18th. The event also featured three demonstrations of flower arranging and attendees enjoyed tastes of local food and wine.

(607) 227-1522
www.bizbloom.biz

(607)387-PUTT
www.tburgminigolf.com

Shortstop celebrates 262,980 hours without locking their doors!

(607) 273-1030
www.shortstopdeli.com

(607)275-3375
www.sendoutcards.com/anitagraf


Domino’s Pizza Goes 'smart'!
Domino's Pizza franchisee, Bill Kent recently purchased the Domino's Pizza store located at 401 E. State St. in Ithaca.  The store re-opened on January 18 to serve the Ithaca community.  Kent said that he has a Smart Car on order for the Ithaca location.  At up to 40 mpg this 'smart' delivery method will allow for environmentally friendly pizza delivery to the Ithaca area.  "We are dedicated to the Ithaca area and excited about the opportunity to serve its residents," said Kent.  "Our goal is to earn a loyal customer following by delivering hot, great-tasting pizza right to your door." Kent and his team joined the Downtown Ithaca Alliance and the Chamber of Commerce for a grand opening ribbon cutting celebration on Friday, June 13th.

(607) 256-4000
www.dominos.com


Brookton's Market Mixes Local Food with Community Feel
Brooktondale's Brookton's Market officially opened their doors with a grand opening celebration on Saturday, June 14.  During a fun filled day which including live music, food tastings, free ice cream, and face painting, they joined the Chamber of Commerce for a grand opening ribbon cutting celebration.

(607) 539-7900
www.brooktonsmarket.com

JUNE 2008

Singlebrook Technology, Inc. Expands, Relocates to West State Street

(607)330-1493
www.singlebrook.com


The Upstate Dream Institute Provides Natural Sleep Assistance
The Upstate Dream Institute, LLC, was founded in January 2007 after being sanctioned by New York State as an official research institute, specializing in the development, marketing, and distribution of natural herbal dietary supplements. UDI is committed to providing healthy alternatives for those suffering from various sleep issues. In connection with providing better sleep, UDI is also a pioneer in the field of dreaming, including lucid dreaming, and the positive benefits that can be achieved through serious dream study and research. The Upstate Dream Institute firmly believes that, with better sleep, comes better dreams, which leads directly to better living. 

Dream Boost is an all-natural dietary supplement developed by the Upstate Dream Institute as a sleep and dream enhancer. Dream Boost’s patent-pending formula optimizes sleep patterns for restful and productive sleep while increasing dreaming ability, vividness, and recall. The synergy of Dream Boost’s active ingredients, working together in low level doses, is the key to its effectiveness, thus making the product gentle and safe for regular use.  Dream Boost contains no addictive ingredients and is non-habit forming.

(888)725-9664
www.dreamboost.com


IACC Day Care Center Celebrates 40 Years in downtown Ithaca
IACC Day Care Center has been flourishing in downtown Ithaca since 1968, the longest operating child care center in the area. Through all the ensuing years, the Center has focused on children's need for a safe, creative, loving environment and parents' need for responsible, quality day care.  IACC offers year-round, full-day care for two-to five-year-olds and after school and holiday care for kindergarten through fifth-grade students. Their dedicated, professional staff is remarkably stable, ensuring the type of consistent, dependable care through which children thrive.

(607)273-3013
www.iacc.com


First Downs for Second Chances Announces New Corporate Partner
First Downs for Second Chances, a community awareness and fundraising project that supports the work of Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services (CARS) sponsored by First Niagara Insurance and Cornell University football, has announced that Elmira Saving Bank has joined the effort as an additional corporate sponsor for the upcoming 2008 season.

607-273-5500

www.carsny.org


Thee Amish Market Opens New Ithaca Location
Now located just off Route 13 at the old Walk on Wood showroom at 1808 Hanshaw Road, Thee Amish Market has the largest selection of Amish crafted goods in New York State.  A grand opening ribbon cutting was held on Friday, May 23rd to celebrate their new Ithaca shop.  Representing over 80 Amish Families from Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York, Thee Amish Market takes pride in showcasing their finest indoor and outdoor furniture, along with storage sheds, horse barns, gazebos, playhouses and garages.

866-89AMISH
www.theeamishmarket.com

State Farm Agent Eric Toftegaard held an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 16, 2008 at his new office located at 15 Catherwood Road, next to Subway in the Lansing Village Plaza.  After spending several years in the Adirondacks, Eric and his wife Jill have lived in the Ithaca area with their yellow lab for almost a year.   Having grown up in Lansingburgh, NY a small town outside of Albany, Eric loves the tight-knit community that he has discovered here in Ithaca.  “My mission is to provide top-notch products with superior customer service to residents of Ithaca and the surrounding communities.  Helping others prepare for the unexpected while planning for the future is rewarding.  Whether it is auto insurance, a child’s college education, or retirement, I am always there to answer questions and allow customers to make informed decisions that best fit their needs,” he said.

(607)216-0470
www.IthacaAgent.com


maurices Opens Fashon Retail Store in Ithaca
maurices, a leading national specialty store for savvy, fashion-conscious customers with a 20-something attitude, celebrated the grand opening of its new young women’s fashion retail store at Elmira Road Shopping Center in Ithaca (next to Kohl’s) on Friday, May 16th.   maurices moderate prices, convenient locations, and its focus on friendly customer service differentiate it from department stores and other specialty retailers.  The Ithaca store is one of more than 50 stores that will open nationwide this year. 
   
Established in 1931, maurices is wholly owned by dressbarn inc. and is an innovative fashion retailer for young women.  The company operates more than 650 stores in 43 states.  Store Manager Tabitha Sypien invites everyone to stop by the store to see the new look and to see the outstanding fashions. “We’re so excited about the new look because we fill a unique niche for young women in the community,” explains Sypien.  maurices features a wide assortment of fashionable clothing – styles that work for everyday casual to special occasions.  maurices in Ithaca offers women an expanded range of sizes from 1-24 in most styles (in select stores), inspired by the girl in everyone, in every size.  In this 5,130 square foot store, you’ll find maurices exclusive brands of Studio Y and maurices – great fashions at great prices.  “Our knowledgeable and friendly associates are excited to help you put a fashionable outfits together for yourself or for that special someone on your shopping list,” says Sypien.

(607)277-9950

Premiere Issue of Edible Finger Lakes Magazine Now Available! 

The mission of Edible Finger Lakes is to promote local foods and festivities and to persuade people living in the region, and those who visit, that fresh food from the area is the most delicious, exciting and healthy choice when it comes to the plate or the pantry.
From the roadside organic cider press to the family-run goat farm; from the fair trade regional coffee roasters to the finest u-pick blueberry spots, there is an abundance of engaging and worthy stories to tell, and Edible Finger Lakes hopes to tell them all. Edible Finger Lakes is the ultimate resource for what is happening in the local food scene, season by season

(607)272-2510
www.ediblefingerlakes.com


Finger Lakes Independence Center Celebrates Twenty Years!

(607)272-2433
www.fliconline.org


Concept Systems Renovates, Revitalizes Historic Downtown Building 
Founded in 1993, Concept Systems is a strategic decision-making consulting company. A key component of CSI’s work is a proprietary Internet-based software tool called Concept System®, which is a planning methodology that structures and supports an organization’s efforts to develop responsive, meaningful plans and systems.  As a software developer and consulting firm focused on the new creative economy, Concept Systems Inc. could have moved anywhere in the northeast, or the country when it ran out of space.  But it didn’t.  CSI President and C.E.O. Mary Kane and her husband opted instead to invest their own money as private citizens, to purchase a 100 year old building at 136 The Commons, and move the firm there, keeping 15 employees in the midst of downtown Ithaca’s dynamic environment that includes retailers, restaurants and the occasional downtown fair or festival.   The decision led to another investment of more than $330,000 to renovate the second and third floors of the building, before the company could move in.
        

(607) 272-1215
www.conceptsystems.com

New Info Kiosks Help Travelers Navigate Downtown
Visitors will have an easier time finding downtown landmarks, thanks to three new information kiosks installed on the Commons. The brightly colored pedestrian signs provide easy-to-use maps, directions and travel information to help people find what they’re looking for in downtown Ithaca.

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Ithaca Beer Company Named Best Craft Brewery in New York State

The Ithaca Beer Company recently swept a field of 35 New York State Breweries at the 11th annual TAP New York Craft Beer Festival held in the base lodge at Hunter Mountain Ski Resort in the beautiful northern Catskill Mountains.  Ithaca won both the Gold and Silver medals for individual brews, and received the F.X. Matt Memorial Cup as NY’s overall best craft brewery.  The Festival drew a crowd of professional tasters and beer lovers from across New York State. During the 2-day event, they tasted and ranked nearly 150 craft brews. Ithaca Beer’s “TEN” – part of its specialty “Excelsior!” series – won the Gold as the best-tasting beer in the state. The Silver went to Ithaca’s Flower Power, its signature IPA.

     
Taughannock Aviation Celebrates Completion of Major New Facility  
 
Taughannock Aviation Corporation (TAC), the fixed base operator (FBO) for Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, recently celebrated the opening of a new storage hangar, capping cap over a decade of growth and facilities expansion. This new structure will provide state-of-the-art offices, crew briefing rooms and rest areas, conference rooms, and an expansive and inviting lounge for clients.
 
Robert A. Nicholas, Airport Manager at Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, states “This beautiful new facility will greet clients with the same level of style and comfort they experience aboard TAC’s luxury private jets, and reinforce their excellent service reputation as one of the best FBOs in the Northeast.” This project represents the latest phase of an expansion that includes a heated 22,500 square foot hangar built in 1996, a 9,000 square foot administration building built in 2005, a 27,500 square feet cold-storage hangar built in 2007, and expansion of client parking facilities.
 

(800)876-1551
www.flytac.com




The Planstmen Nursery Offers the Greatest Diversity of Native Plants in Central New York

     
(607)533-7193
www.plantsmen.com



QPK Design Celebrates 50 Years in Business
Celebrating 50 years in business, QPK Design has evolved from a traditional architecture practice into a team-oriented and client-focused dynamic firm. Today there are 73 people and 8 partners. QPK is regionally known for high quality design and the ability to balance the art of architecture, the technology of construction, and the business of building.  Excellence in their work, establishing long term clients, and being the valuable business partner of choice are their goals. The success of their clients is their mission.  

(315)472-7806
www.qpkdesign.com




First Class Limousine is at your Service

First Class Limousine, Tompkins County’s premier limousine company, is committed to exceptional service, reliability, and reasonable rates, with client safety and comfort as top priority.  At First Class Limousine, they believe that "Quality Service" begins with "Quality Thinking" and customer satisfaction can best be summed up in two words... exceed expectations!   

First Class Limousine understands how important your time is. When you book First Class Limousines you will have the assurance of prompt, private and professional service while enjoying all of the amenities you would expect of a first class stretch limousine.  Their 10-passenger stretch limo boasts two bars, 4 flat-screen televisions, a DVD player, a state of the art sound and laser lighting system, and even a cozy fireplace!

(607) 227-2541
www.firstclasslimos-ithaca.com



The Alcohol & Drug Council of Tompkins County Offers Help for Working Professionals
The Alcohol & Drug Council of Tompkins County is a private, non-profit agency which provides information, education, counseling and referral services for area residents and organizations.   They view alcoholism as a progressive, treatable disease with recognizable symptoms. By providing prevention, education and counseling services to individuals and families, the Council strives to provide people with the support necessary for sobriety and good health.

The Council’s Recovering Professionals Program began in 2001 with the intent of serving the needs of professionals. The program provides advocacy and treatment to lawyers, nurses, teachers, professors, executives, pharmacists and other professionals. Addiction poses unique problems to a professional and this program strives to find the right solutions for each individual.  In addition to alcohol and substance abuse services, they provide psychiatric consultation for individuals who are experiencing mental health difficulties such as depression and anxiety that co-occur with addiction to alcohol or drugs.

(607) 274-6288

www.alcoholdrugcouncil.org

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Pixel Lounge Offers a Comfy Atmosphere in the heart of Collegetown
Located in an unsuspecting alley between a barbershop and a Subway in the heart of Collegetown, Pixel is a laid-back, no pretense, fun-loving lounge. Featuring DJs nearly every night of the week, Pixel is the perfect spot to unwind and sample some top-shelf liquor or one of their 24 varieties of microbrewed beer constantly in rotation. Owner Jim Frenette says, “We like comfy and we don't believe you should have to change your clothes just to get a tasty martini”. 

Carson Groundworks, Outdoor Lighting, & Irrigation a New Member

(607) 539-7128       
www.JACarsonGroup.com



Bishop’s Carpet One Joins The Chamber
Since 1985, Carpet One Floor and Home has earned a reputation as “the ONE store for your perfect floor” by bringing all the right elements together in one place to make shopping for flooring easier than you ever thought possible. Located at 430 West State Street in downtown Ithaca, Bishops was started as a paint store in 1924. Stan Goldberg took over the store when his father passed away around 1960. David Pirko, the current owner, worked for Stan since graduating from Ithaca College in 1969. They have been in business under David’s ownership since August of 2003.

Bishops Carpet One carries all types of flooring products including carpet, vinyl, laminate, wood and ceramic. They also carry all types of Window Coverings from Hunter Douglas, Levolor, and Kirsh.  All Carpet One Stores nationally recently added Floor and Home to their names to more accurately define the products they carry… far more than just carpet.  Bishops Carpet One is also a leader in “Green” Flooring, having secured the flooring contract for a LEED Certified building – Gateway Commons. Carpet One nationally is taking a leadership position in defining what “green” flooring really is. In the Ithaca store Marmoleum is extremely popular along with Cork and Bamboo flooring. Marmoleum is a true linoleum which is made from all natural, and rapidly renewable resources.  As the industry’s largest floor covering retailer, Carpet One stands by you with the buying power of 1,000 stores. This allows them to offer exclusive flooring brands that are renowned for fashion and durability at the most competitive prices.

(607)273-8807
www.bishopscarpetone.com

On Wednesday, March 19th representatives Karen Ruston and Mike Ellis of LKNB were present at the Ithaca Bakery store on Meadow Street to receive the Bakery’s $600 donation.  “We’re happy that this effort worked out,” said Ramsey Brous, co-owner, “and thanks to our faithful customers, we’re gratified to be able to donate a substantial amount to Love Knows No Bounds for their ongoing work on rebuilding the 7th Ward of New Orleans.”

(607)273-7110
www.ithacabakery.com

MARCH 2008 Ribbon Cuttings

Moe’s Southwest Grill is a neighborhood burrito place offering flavorful Southwestern fare with a healthy twist.  With over 360 locations across the country, Moe’s Southwest Grill serves only the freshest ingredients prepared right before your eyes, including the Homewrecker burrito, the Billy Barou nachos, and the Closetalker salad.  From a hearty “Welcome to Moe’s” when you walk in to the final bite of a Triple Lindy Burrito, diners have been flocking to Moe’s for a fun and inviting atmosphere to share great food and good times.

Managed by Danielle Koslowski, Moe’s Southwest Grill is located at 324 Elmira Road (Route 13), in Ithaca.  With other stores located in Cicero, Camillus, and Vestal, Moe’s is locally owned and operated and is committed to being an active part of the Ithaca community.

(607)277-6637
www.moes.com

(607)697-0098
www.quiznos.com



Conifer Realty - Your Connection to Linderman Creek Apartments
Boasting 152 housing units, Linderman Creek Apartments is an enchanting community located in the picturesque hills near the southern end of lovely Cayuga Lake.    Just a short distance from downtown Ithaca, these beautiful one, two and three-bedroom apartments provide affordable housing opportunities for all generations.  Each unit features amenities such as dishwashers, disposals, and a private balcony (or patio if you’re on the ground floor).  All residents have access to a fitness center, a computer center with high speed internet access, laundry machines and other large community rooms.  There are also two playgrounds, numerous scenic walking trails and sitting rooms with cable TV for every one.

Conifer Realty recently announced that they will once again be offering brand new high quality apartment homes with luxury amenities at a great value.  They have already broken ground on a brand new 55+ Senior Apartment Community and look forward to opening in the very near future.  If you love Ithaca, and wish to watch the hills and wildlife, submit an application to the leasing office today as they expect this complex to fill before it’s even finished!

(607)269-1000
www.lindermancreekapartments.com


eCornell Relocates, Expands into South Hill Business Campus
To accommodate business expansion, eCornell has relocated its offices from 840 Hanshaw Road at Community Corners to a new 6,800 square foot facility in the South Hill Business Campus at 950 Danby Road.  eCornell's 20 Ithaca-based employees now work in a modern, open-concept office space designed to encourage collaboration and increase productivity.

eCornell, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cornell University, provides many of the world's leading organizations with online, asynchronous professional and executive development in the areas of strategy, leadership and management development, human resources, financial management and hospitality management. Its proven course development model and instructor-led course delivery provide for engaging, rigorous and interactive learning.

(607) 330-3200
www.ecornell.com



New Brewpub Now Open in Ithaca
One of the questions we often hear at The Chamber is “Why doesn’t Ithaca have a brewpub?”   The wait is finally over as Ithaca now has a unique Micro Beer Company located in Bishop’s Small Mall on Cinema Drive, behind the Triphammer Mall and the new Homewood Suites. Owner Stephen Fazzary opened Northeast Pizza a couple years ago (in the space formerly occupied by Rogan’s Northeast) with the intention of opening a brewpub as well.  After many months of renovations, The Scale House Brewery and Pub is now offering customers freshly brewed beer straight from the barrel!

The brewery is currently offering 3 types of craft-brewed beer;  a pilsner, a red ale, and a dark bock perfect for the winter. Sampler flights are available with this trio plus a fourth small glass, a "black & tan" mixture of the pilsner and bock.  Since the space is connected to Northeast Pizza, diners can enjoy tasty Italian fare while sipping their frosty beverages.  Live acoustic music is also on the horizon and Fazzary expects to expand the menu in the coming months as well.  Stop in soon and surround yourself with good people, a warm and friendly atmosphere and great tasting beer.

(607)257-0107



TAP Legacy Foundation Presents The Finger Lakes Tap Festival March 28-30
In 2002 tap dancers Gregory Hines and Andrew J. Nemr established the Tap Legacy™ Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)3 not-for-profit, with a mission to advance and preserve the art of tap dance.  The main goal of the foundation is to establish an infrastructure that will facilitate continued growth of tap dance through public education, audience development, high-level production, and research. The foundation’s programming is designed to ensure that the art of tap dance continues to thrive while championing the cultural contributions tap dancers have made over the years.  

The foundation’s work in the greater Ithaca area began with the production of the first Finger Lakes Tap Dance Festival, hosted by Ithaca College, and Walking In Time, presented at the State Theater of Ithaca.  Now in its third year, the three-day festival and the one-night-only concert bring together tap dance stars of Broadway and Off-Broadway for two days of classes including a special Introduction to Tap for Adults and one night of concert performance featuring local talent. The unique nature of the festival draws attendees from all over the United States and parts of Canada.  They are honored to be welcomed into the Ithaca community and look forward continuing to grow with the Ithaca community.

www.taplegacy.org
(201)966-6992
       

 

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Cayuga Medical Center Opens New Main Entrance

Cayuga Medical Center celebrated the completion of the new 2nd floor main entrance and new admissions area during the Chamber’s January 2008 Business After Hours event.  The new entrance includes a spacious two-story atrium lobby with natural light, a water feature, garden views, a café, an information and patient services desk, and a new admissions area with private patient registration.  “This completes the expansion phase of our multi-year endeavor to transform the medical center into a state-of-the-art regional healthcare facility,” states Dr. Rob Mackenzie, president and CEO of Cayuga Medical Center. ”Our Board of Directors is committed to reinvesting in our facilities for the benefit of the entire community,” he continues.

 

The beginning of 2007 saw the unveiling of the 40,000 square-foot expansion of the renovated and enlarged emergency department, and the enlarged intensive critical and cardiac care unit (ICCU), complete with a new entrance designed solely for emergency vehicles, and with a separate entrance for walk-in patients. The Medical Center’s mission is to deliver the highest quality health care and is affiliated with many prestigious health care organizations including Cornell University's Weill Medical College in New York City, Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, NY, Rochester General Hospital’s Heart Institute and the Mayo Clinic Laboratory.

 

(607) 274-4498
www.cayugamed.org

 

 

 

European-style Coffee House, Brötchen, Celebrates Grand Opening

For decades, brötchen (pronounced "BRERT-khen") have been served in the finest coffee shops and coffee houses in Austria, Germany and other northern European cities.  For Michael Horzing, the owner of Ithaca’s newest coffee shop Brötchen, cooking is the ultimate expression of life.   If you ask him, food is not only sustenance, but the meals we cook and the desserts we eat all contain history, art, culture, mathematics, science and, yes, even love.  As a young child growing up with his grandparents in Austria, Michael’s idea of good food and the love of home were always intertwined. Michael began his formal training in Vienna, Austria and continued in Rome, Italy where the love of great food is no less essential to life. There, Michael apprenticed in Alfredo Di Roma becoming fluent in the Italian language and cuisine.

When he opened Brötchen this past November, Michael Horzing was delighted to be welcomed by a large international community. Many people have said that this European-style coffee house serving delicious coffees, baked goods, and daily lunch specials has filled a niche on The Commons. Horzing states, “After so many years away from Europe and away from the restaurant business, opening a coffee house inspired by the Viennese Kaffeehaus was, in a way, like coming home again. And, the work involved in owning and operating a coffee house that serves authentic Austrian and German food and European baked goods is a labor of love.”

 

607-277-9650

 

 

 

 

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Year-round Golf Facility Now Open in Ithaca
Don’t put your golf clubs away just yet!  At 4 Seasons Golf Center, you can play a round of golf or practice on a driving range, regardless of the weather outside. Located at 1779 Hanshaw Road just off Route 13 in Ithaca, 4 Seasons Golf Center is a full service indoor golf facility featuring 3 state of the art golf simulators, a snack bar, and a pro shop.   Best of all they are open year round!  Offering over 30 world class golf courses, including Pebble Beach, Pinehurst, and St. Andrews – 4 Seasons’ simulators let you play 18 holes in just one hour providing you with a golf experience with unmatched realism.  The system also tracks your ball flight patterns and yardage when you practice on the virtual driving range, giving you instant, accurate feedback.  4 Seasons Golf Center will be open Monday through Thursday 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM, Friday and Saturday 9:00 AM to Midnight, and Sundays from 9 AM to 10:00 PM.

 

(607) 272-4742
www.4seasonsgolf.net

 

Federal Safety Equipment Offers On-site Service

Federal Safety Equipment has been providing on-site fire extinguisher service, safety supplies, and emergency medical supplies since 1979.  They have become one of the most respected fire, rescue, and safety equipment distributors in the northeastern United States and are dedicated to providing only the finest safety products available to municipal, industrial, volunteer, and private organizations.

 

Founded and owned by Les Swartz, Federal Safety Equipment is located just 20 miles south of Ithaca in Candor, New York.  They are looking to expand into Tompkins County market, while continuing to provide all of their customers with a broad selection of safe and superior products, excellent customer service, and competitive prices. They offer complete fire extinguisher & hood system maintenance as well as training.  In most cases, their prices are more affordable than their competitors’ and they are fully insured with an NFPA trained service technician.   Local Code Enforcement and Insurance Companies require annual fire extinguisher inspection and service.  Federal Safety Equipment can provide this service, in most cases, on site.  Yearly inspection fees are as low as $28.50 for up to 10 extinguishers.  Call Federal Safety Equipment today for a free quote!

 

(607) 659-7491 
www.federalsafetyequipment.com

 

Thayer Appliance Celebrates 80 Years
In 1927 Paul Thayer started his own business in his West Seneca Street home selling radios.  He named the business Thayer Radio Company.  The radios were on consignment to Paul from Treman King & Company, a local department store.  Paul’s primary income, however, was as a print shop teacher at Ithaca High School (now the DeWitt Mall).  Soon the radio sales exceeded the capacity of his house and he built a one room store attached to his house.  Paul then decided to go full time in the business and he gave up his teaching job.  Later that room was expanded with a second display room and a repair shop in the rear, nearly filling up the play yard enjoyed by his three sons, Rog, Bill and Larry.  By 1940, Paul was selling refrigerators (“See Thayer for Frigidaire”), kitchen stoves and washing machines in addition to radios and small appliances, thus the name change to Thayer Appliance Company.

Just before WW II Paul bought the property at 417-419 West Seneca Street and tore down an old tin shop.  Larry took over the business in the late 50’s and built several additions to the original building.  He expanded the business with television being a big item at that time.  Upon Larry’s semi-retirement in 1995, his son Doug took over as the third generation owner/operator and continues the fine reputation of the Thayer businessmen in Ithaca.  Doug has won many awards as did his father, Larry and grandfather, Paul, usually in the form of vacation trips for outstanding sales.  The Thayer employees are treated as family and have very little turnover, with some working for the company over 30 years.  Taking good care of their customers over the years, selling great products at fair prices and the knowledgeable staff has earned an area wide excellent reputation and attest to the good name the Thayer’s have always had in Ithaca.

 

(607)273-6611

www.thayerappliance.com

 

 

 

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DECEMBER 2007 

 

Sunnywood Designs Celebrates New Downtown Location
Sunnywood Design, founded in 2000 by Eric and Elizabeth Woods, provides communication tools including web site design, web application development, visual identity design, interactive media and web hosting, particularly for those furthering the common good through environmental sustainability or the local community.  They place a high value on collaboration and cooperative development, and strive to create projects that truly reflect the mission and personality of each client. Consideration for the environment is taken into account in many of their business practices and purchasing decisions. Sunnywood strives to maintains a small impact on the earth by purchasing carbon offsets through NativeEnergy to balance their emissions from electricity, heat, and commuting.

In September 2007, Sunnywood formed a strategic alliance with KnowledgeTown Design, and the two companies have opened a joint office at 102 E. State Street, in the Commons.  This partnership provides both companies with a well-rounded blend of design and technical skills. Some of Sunnywood's recent projects include: a Carbon Emissions Calculator (http://www.nature.org/calculator/) and Real Estate Gift Planning Guide (http://www.giftplanning.nature.org/giftguide/) for The Nature Conservancy, and a site redesign and upgrade for the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (http://www.ghgprotocol.org/).

 

(607)330-2686
www.sunnywooddesign.com

 

 

Catchmakers Launches Personal & Confidential Matchmaking Service for CNY  Professionals
Catchmakers, Inc. offers a much needed alternative to internet dating.  With strict focus on confidentiality, efficiency and personal service, owners Carole Schiffman and Meredith MacLeod have created a service that provides the opportunity for successful, Central New York men and women to build long-term relationships. This old style of connecting people is a refreshing alternative to internet dating.  With an abundance of small cities and college towns, Central New York is brimming with single professionals -- academics, artists and business people.  Catchmakers is the first personal matchmaking service to actively match people across these close but disconnected community lines.

 

As a strictly confidential service, no one other than the matchmakers views your file. Carole and Meredith find appropriate matches and provide clients with honest information about potential dates. Other types of services leave it to members to take on the daunting and time-consuming task of wading through personal profiles, which is inefficient and compromises confidentiality.  Catchmakers is open to all who are single, divorced or widowed; heterosexual, lesbian or gay, and over the age of 25.  Catchmakers’ service is specifically designed for those seeking long-term commitments.
 
(607)342-3165
www.catchmakers.com

 

 

 

LoPinto & Sons Construction Offers Superior Craftmanship for Your Next Renovation
For 30 years, LoPinto & Sons' focus has been serving their customers' building needs and providing added value to their homes and businesses. Projects range in size from small home renovations to custom homes, offices, churches and stores. All projects, no matter the size, get the same outstanding service our clients have come to expect.  Charles LoPinto, arrived in America from Sicily around the turn of the last century. He immediately went to work for the Steinway Piano Factory in New York and was responsible for creating many of the fine instruments produced by that company. Charles’ grandson, Joe LoPinto, strives to maintain that level of creativity and attention to detail and, in so doing, deliver a product to his customers that is well designed and built to last.

LoPinto & Sons Construction are now in a position to expand in the Ithaca market.  They are generally engaged for fine finish work and general remodeling but are often called upon to solve difficult structural problems.  They pride themselves in putting together the right people for every job, working closely with subcontractors in every field.  If you’re thinking about a project for the home or office, call Joe today for a free estimate.

(607) 347-6556
www.lopintoandsons.com

 

Keyrow Tours Offers a Unique Way of Experiencing Italy
Interested in touring Italy?   Keyrow Tours provides an all-inclusive service for groups of twelve people or less: Flight arrangements, ground transportation, train fares, entrance tickets, centrally located hotels, and exquisite traditional meals are all arranged and included. Paul Carman was born in Endicott, New York, in 1970. After obtaining his Master of Arts degree in theology from Franciscan University in Ohio, Carman attended the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome, Italy where he a earned post-graduate degree in Spirituality. Paul also served as a Vatican tour guide for three years.  He is more than happy to serve as your personal full-time director, providing extensive daily walking tours and sharing in his knowledge of the places and things to be seen.

Carman states, "Words cannot express my personal excitement in leading private, intimate-sized groups of people to Italy. Five of the best years of my life were spent on the Italian peninsula, and the aura of this amazing country brings inspiration and energy to all."  Keyrow Tours is ideal for families, friends, high school and college organizations, religious congregations, non-professional and corporate sponsored groups. For travelers located in Central New York, Keyrow Tours is pleased to host a free presentation at your location. 
 
(315) 491-3711
www.keyrowtours.com.

 

 

The Cayuga Nature Center Offers Year-round Activities
Cayuga Nature Center, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to cultivate awareness, appreciation, and responsibility for the natural world.  Local businesses can benefit from the many programs offered by the CNC. The TEAM Challenge Ropes Course consists of a series of group and individual challenges on a wooded portion of Cayuga Nature Center's land. Many of these challenges are focused on tasks requiring a group to work together to accomplish a common goal. Others utilize rock climbing technology to allow participants to safely challenge themselves anywhere from 15 to 65 feet off the ground! The TEAM Challenge experience is available year round and can be brought to your office, or any other location that is convenient for your group.

The Cayuga Nature Center offers a variety of programs and exhibits to visitors year round. The CNC houses over 40 live animals in both indoor and outdoor exhibits.  The Butterfly House is open seasonally from June to August and visitors can climb 50 feet into the tree canopy in Treetops, a six story observational tree-house.  CNC also boasts five miles of interpretive trails, which meander through a mature deciduous forest, along gorges and streams, and past a variety of native plants and wildlife. Check out their Calendar online for upcoming events and programs, or simply drop in and explore the exhibits and trails on your own.

(607)273-6260
www.cayuganaturecenter.org

 

 

ANNIVERSARIES

 

Talbots Celebrates 15 Years in Community Corners

Located in Community Corners, at 904 Hanshaw Road, Talbots is currently celebrating their 15th year in Ithaca.  Talbots assortment for women features modern classic styles in apparel, shoes and accessories, providing head-to-toe wardrobing for all occasions--from work, to weekend, to special occasion. Talbots serve a broad diversity of women within the fast-growing 35+ population through an extensive range of sizes and distinct yet complementary styles. They carry a full line of missy and petite casual and business clothing, a wide variety of accessories and handbags.  Talbot’s specializes in “The Ultimate Shopping Experience” - personal shopping parties, style by appointments, and fashion shows for your club or fundraiser.  The Ithaca store now boasts a new management team led by Connie Horzing, Manager, Lisa Torok, Assistant Manager, and Andrea Bennet, lead sales. They are open Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat, 10-6; Wed & Thurs, 10-8; and Sunday 12-5.

(607)266-0070
www.talbots.com

 

Moore’s Tree Farm Celebrates 20 Years
To celebrate Moore’s Tree Farm's 20th Anniversary, Richard and Kay Moore recently presented a check for $1,000 to the Ithaca YMCA's CEO Paul Grennell.  The check kicks off the couple's plan to collect donations during the Christmas season to help area youth participate in YMCA programs throughout the year.  The YMCA isn't the Moores' only charitable project.  Richard is also Vice President of the National Christmas Tree Association, a group that sends trees to active troops stationed at 20 bases nationwide.

 

Located at 575 Auburn Rd., (Route 34) in Lansing, The Moores started their business 20 years ago as a retirement business after Richard finished a career teaching technology at Cornell's Hotel School.  But the business grew into a second career for the couple as the farm grew to hold the 65,000 trees that are there today.  The trees are available for customers to cut themselves, or pre-cut for Christmas and landscaping.  During the Christmas tree season the farm has many events including visits from Santa, horseback riding, and this year Mulch Mountain, a hill for kids to climb on that is made from recycled pieces of trees.
(607) 533-3670
www.mooretrees.com

 

 

 

 

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