Sponsored by Finger Lakes Technologies Group, Inc.
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”.
The lounge’s décor is simple yet striking, with a nice variety of color and mood lighting resulting in the feeling of one of those “warehouse-turned-dance clubs” common in Brooklyn or Philly. They also offer a full arcade of old-school games like Ms. PacMan and Street Fighter and there’s always a constant stream of movies on projection. So, the next time you’re looking to do something different in Ithaca, check out Pixel in Collegetown!
(607)277-7529
www.pixelithaca.com
Carson Groundworks, Outdoor Lighting, & Irrigation a New Member
Carson Groundworks specializes in four season property maintenance and construction. Their maintenance services include spring cleanups, mowing, fertilizing, snow plowing, and ice control for residential and commercial properties. The construction services include excavation, drainage solutions, trenching, pipe/wire pulling, bobcat (skid steer) projects, soil/stone hauling, and gravel driveway repairs. Carson Groundworks specializes in customer communication and detailed cleanups with each project.
The Carson Outdoor Lighting division specializes in beautifying your nighttime environment. Lighting types include landscape lighting, exterior home lighting, dock lighting, underwater lighting, sign lighting, and holiday lighting. The lights with any project can be turned on and off with electronic timers, solar timers, photocells, or remote controls. Carson Outdoor Lighting offers free consultations and demonstrations of their outdoor lighting solutions.
Carson Irrigation installs & maintains automated lawn sprinklers for residential and commercial properties. Sprinkler systems are installed for new construction and existing/established properties. They specialize in installing sprinkler systems into existing lawns using the “trenchless” method of pipe/wire installations. This method uses a specialized machine to “pull” pipe into the ground without damaging the existing grass. Carson Irrigation’s sprinkler systems utilize modern and easy to use electronics. These electronics turn the system on, tell the system how long to run, and turn off automatically. All systems include a rain sensor that turns the sprinkler system off during rainy periods – saving our precious water resources. Carson Irrigation features free consultations and product demonstrations.
(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
akery Donates to Hurricane Katrina Relief Customers who enjoyed a serving of Gumbo and Cornbread at the Ithaca Bakery during the stores’ February Gulf Coast theme month will be pleased to know that they helped make a nice donation to Ithaca-based Love Knows No Bounds (LKNB). Struck like so many Americans by the devastation Hurricane Katrina wrought in the Gulf region in 2005, the Bakery offered to donate 50 cents to LKNB from every sale of Gumbo in February at its Meadow St. and Triphammer Mall locations.
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
Warre
Warren Real Estate of Ithaca has opened a downtown office at 301 East State Street. This new location is Warren’s first office in downtown Ithaca and the 3rd one the company has opened. Warren Real Estate of Ithaca is headquartered on Hanshaw Road in Cayuga Heights and also has an office in Cortland.
The downtown Ithaca office is centrally located on the corner of East State and Aurora Streets and provides all of the services and amenities offered at the firm’s two other locations. Its strategic location is within walking distance for downtown property owners and those who would like to own property in the area. Warren Real Estate was established in 1953 by Anne Warren and has been family-owned and operated since its founding. The Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce named Warren Real Estate of Ithaca the 2007 David R. Strong Memorial Small Business of the Year.
(607)257-0666
www.warrenhomes.com
Moe’s Southwest Grill Now Open in Ithaca
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
Locally owned and operated by Todd Fox, Quizno’s is located at 744 South Meadow Street across the parking lot from Lowes. With over 5000 franchise restaurants, Quiznos is the nation's leading gourmet toasted sandwich chain designed for today's busy consumers who are looking for a tasty, fresher alternative to traditional fast food restaurants. Using only premium quality ingredients, Quiznos restaurants offer creative, chef-inspired recipes for sandwiches, soups and 
(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
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
January 2008 RIBBON CUTTINGS
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 su
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
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
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
