Business of the Year Dom Genova had worked as a Chrysler employee for seventeen years when he decided to start his own dealership. In 1994 he moved into a small building in Avon with employees, Dale, Robert, and Sue. They became a "Five Star" dealership the first year, the first dealership in the country ever awarded the honor in their first year. In December 1997 the dealership moved to its present location on 5&20 off 390. Since then they have consistently ranked in the top 3 or 4 dealerships for both sales and service satisfaction in the entire Update Zone for Chrysler. Genesee Valley Chrysler Dodge Jeep is also the largest Ram Pickup dealer in the Rochester area. Celebrating their tenth anniversary this year, Genesee Valley Chrysler Dodge Jeep has a lot to be proud of: an attractive new facility, over thirty employees, and an exceptional record of service to the farm and general community. Congratulations to Genesee Valley Chrysler Dodge Jeep! Robert Wooden, Service Director; Sue Stanton; Office Manager, Dom Genova, Owner/President; Cindi Oswald, Chamber President; Dale Averill, General Manager

A Success Story ... Design FM, founded in Livonia, NY, in 2000, provides website development and marketing consulting. The principals Becky Price and Lari Whiting brought two very different skill sets and experience to their new company. Becky has an extensive background in computer-based training and graphic design, and Lari had a career in sales and marketing. "Our business concept was very simple," Lari states. "We provide quality products and services at a reasonable price, and our corporate experience has shown us that exemplary customer service is a must." Lari and Becky became involved with the Livingston County Chamber of Commerce Tourism Committee shortly after they founded Design FM. It was this involvement that has allowed their business to grow significantly. Through contacts made the the Chamber's Business After Hours networking program, and the Tourism Committee over 60% of their projects have been a result of the relationships established through the Chamber of Commerce. "We would never have experienced the growth and success of Design FM were we not participating with the Chamber," said Becky. "Our Chamber membership and involvement has been of great benefit to us - both on a personal level as well as business."