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Herrema’s Marketplace Herrema’s marketplace was originally established by John and Helen Herrema in 1952 as the White City Grocery & Market located on Washington Avenue in what is known as White City in the Irondequoit NY region of the state. The business was purchased by Jack and Judy Herrema in 1974 from Jack and Judy. In February of 1987 the Herrema family relocated the store to the former Star Market location in the Stutson Bridge Plaza. Due to moving from the Rochester area the old owners Jack and Judy sold the business to David Breen in 1987. Herrema’s has undergone changes since then such as adding a garden center, and gas stations. Herrema’s offers freshly cut meats ranging in low prices from pit ham to pound boneless beef round cube steaks. All meats are freshly cut right in the store for the customers and satisfaction and to greet the customer with exactly what they want. There are grocery aisles, an in store bakery, fresh produce, and also a frozen foods section as well. There is always a weekly ad promoting all of the specials that Herrema’s Marketplace offers to customers on their website http://www. herremas.com/ where you can get their weekly specials. Herrema’s is a proud member of the Independent Grocers Alliance which is an alliance which was founded in 1926 with the purpose of bringing together independent grocers stores to ensure that the trusted family owned local grocery store still stood strong amongst a time of fast growing chain competition. An emphasis is placed on the entrepreneurial family spirit with IGA members that Herrema’s continues to uphold with pride. Herrema’s goal is not to be another one of those cookie-cutter chains, which is why it is a Independent Grocer Alliance store which stands out as distinctively unique, just like the community it serves in Irondequoit. Stop in your local Herrema’s Marketplace and experience the promise of neighborly service from people you know and trust. Herrema’s is located across from the Shumway Marina on 125 Pattonwood Drive in Irondequoit. Come into the store today and get a taste of what you were missing at Herrema’s Marketplace. Give back to your community today by shopping with a local independent owned store that Herrema’s prides itself on being. Don’t miss out on low gas prices, low food prices, and also an excellent store staff that is happy to satisfy your shopping needs today. In 1979, Dan & Bill Brothers opened Brothers Collision & Mechanical. That’s right, they’re brothers and what better name to use than “BROTHERS COLLISION”. What else were they going to call the place? Their vision for a family–owned collision repair shop that exceeded the expectations of their customers became a reality overnight. They soon moved from their modest three–bay shop to a state–of–the–art shop on Lake Avenue in Charlotte equipped with the latest collision repair equipment. In 1998, the Brothers launched the mechanical side of their business to meet the total car care needs of their customers. With today’s sophisticated computer–driven vehicles, collisions very often affect mechanical functioning, and now Brothers is better able to address all it’s customer’s needs. You can see a pattern here. When customers needs change, Brothers Collision & Mechanical is there to serve them. Brothers Collision & Mechanical hires trained technicians and mechanics in the Rochester, NY area who are willing to stay on top of the latest technology in the automotive industry through


ongoing schooling and training. The shop takes pride in being up to date, clean and as efficient as possible to get your car, truck or SUV in and out as quickly as possible. Allstate Are you in good hands?” Allstate Insurance Company has many qualified ed agents that believe in helping people by providing peace of mind and improving their quality of life. Allstate Agent Mark DiRaddo prides himself on exemplifying these values by offering helpful service to his neighbors in the town of Greece – a suburb of Rochester, New York. DiRaddo got his start in Chicago working for Allstate and then moved back to his hometown as he missed the neighborhood feel of the Rochester area. DiRaddo and his wife Nicole have lived in Greece for 30years and know many of the local families. His knowledge and understanding of the industries he represents, along with having an excellent reputation of being there for his clients when they need him the most, has given him great success. He values in-person support instead of just trying to provide the lowest price possible in an effort to cut corners. By placing a high value on the quality of service, DiRaddo has accumulated4,000 customers. Families, like yours, can expect to havethe things that are most important to you protected – your family, home, car, business and more. His office also offers life insurance policies, which can provide financial security for your family, such as saving for your child’s education or your retirement. DiRaddo left Chicago when he was offered the chance to move back to New York as a territory manager for Allstate.DiRaddo could not resist such a great opportunity and said,”Nicole and I missed our families, because we were both born and raised here, but we also missed the town itself – the feeling of space, the ease of getting around and the aordable housing.” Eventually, he chose to purchase the agency in Greece, NY because “this is the agency where I have been insured since I was 16, and it is still going strong.”DiRaddo states it best on his agent website, “Insurance is unlike any other product out there - you pay for it and hope you never have to use it and that makes paying more than you need to that much more uncomfortable.“with a policy from Allstate, you can help keep your insurance costs low with the wide variety of discounts we offer. Keep in mind, not all discounts are available in every state. The best way to get all that you qualify for is to get an insurance quote special to Rochester.” Allstate was originally founded in 1931 as part of the Sears, Roebuck & Co. Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is now the second-largest personal lines insurer in the United States (behind State Farm) and it is the publicly held largest insurer. After two million name submissions, “Allstate” was chosen as the name to be trademarked. The company has its headquarters in Northfield Township, Illinois, near Northbrook. The company also has personal lines of insurance operations in Canada. Windjammers Bar & Grill Customers say that the number one fact about Windjammers they love is that they can come in and always see a friendly and familiar face. Some customers have been coming to the bar and grill since its inception. The laid-back staff is always ready with a smile and a good dose of humor to welcome everyone. The second fact that brings customers back is the great food. All of their recipes are tried and true from family


members and friends. Everything is made from scratch, including their 15 varieties of wings. At Windjammers, they feel that the customer is their audience and often ask the customers if they’d like to see something new on the menu. The burgers are fantastic as well and they are served from 2pm to 2am daily. People love Windjammers with all their hearts! The family bonding experience at Windjammers is highly important, from the owner’s own children whom have aided in its continual success since they were young, to the staff in all areas of the bar and grill. Some of the staff have been their for 10 plus years. They have all made a strong link with Windjammers and each other throughout the years that they have been there and has kept the business thriving. All of Lee’s children love the place as well. Come to Windjammers and love it yourself! Windjammers is a bar and grill in the town of Charlotte near the Ontario Beach Park and The Port of Rochester. Windjammers was started in 1978 by Lee Selover and is a family friendly restaurant with fun staff. It’s rockin’ every day of the week and is a locally owned neighborhood bar and grill. Owner Lee Selover has been operating Windjammers since he was 24 years old and he has kept up his neighborly sense of belonging in his restaurant ever since. Selover isn’t afraid to make his dreams come true so when he was 24 years old he bought the old New Frontier restaurant and renamed it to Windjammers. Windjammers was changed from a standard bar into a restaurant where people can come and know that they are welcome. Thirty five years in business shows the power of his determination in making his dream real. Selover concentrates on the needs and wants of his customers. If they haven’t had something on his menu then he comes over to them so that he can make sure that they receive samples of the foods to taste. Selover’s need is to get out and build relationships with his customers so that he can keep the atmosphere of Windjammers jammin’ daily with a full blast of energy beyond what is possible at other bar and grills. Monroe Extinguisher Monroe Extinguisher Company, Inc was incorporated in 1972 by John B. Agness, as a fire protection sales and service company. In 1975 Monroe earned its Factory Mutual Approval on its recharge facility. Monroe Extinguisher is only one of two companies in New York State to hold this recognition. In 1976, after Mr. Agness passed away, management was transferred to Thomas J. Curtin. Mr. Curtin had been an employee of the company since 1972 and was certified for Ansul and Walter Kidde pre-engineered fire systems. By the end of the 1970s the company expanded throughout Western New York, servicing hand portables, pre-engineered fire systems and Halon engineered extinguishing systems. In 1980 Monroe began to install Commercial Kitchen Ventilation Systems. The market was changing and restaurants demanded a knowledgeable company that could install hoods according to the latest NFPA 96 regulations. One of the aspects that Monroe Extinguisher would like people to know is that OSHA requires all businesses to be fire protection certified which Monroe also can provide training on. Monroe offers this training for businesses which includes the explanation the P.A.S.S. procedure (Pull Aim Squeeze Swipe), a demonstration and hands on training DVD explaining procedures for combating various fire configurations, and answers any of your questions regarding proper procedure.


Monroe has worked closely with a metal fabrication company by the name of (Master Kitchen Equipment) to design prefabricated hood systems that would meet local codes, Insurance Services Offices regulations, and NFPA. On June 2nd of 1986 Monroe Extinguisher purchased Master Kitchen Equipment and changed their name to Monroe Kitchen Equipment. Monroe Kitchen is a custom metal fabrication company that manufactures NSF approved commercial kitchen equipment such as kitchen hoods, tables, cafeteria counters, dish tables, and even a kitchen sink including CAD drawing capability for engineers Now in a new millenium, Monroe Extinguisher Company is the leading distributor for fire safety equipment in Western New York. Our personnel are still some of the same people that started the business with Mr. Agness back in 1972. As our Corporate Mission Statement proclaims, we strive “to be the leading high quality provider of: fire protection systems, equipment, and service in the North Eastern United States. For our customers, we are committed to always meet or exceed expectations for quality, service, and delivery. For our employees, we are dedicated to growing the Company to provide job security and reward based on performance.” Penguin Life Safety Corp. Penguin Life Safety is a fully insured residential/commercial insulation company in Rochester NY. Penquin services all of Rochester and the Monroe County region with insulation and fire stopping. Work is done both on new and existing homes and businesses. High quality work is done at affordable pricing that is manageable for you the customer. Penquin’s customer service is excellent and timely. At Penguin Life Safety Corp located in Rochester, NY. They provide Better Business Bureau A plus rated services that give your home or office the proper amount of insulation, ventilation and protection that will ultimately save you money and be cost affective for you while keeping you comfortable all year long. The services that are provided by Penquin Life Safety are mainly within insulation and firestopping and are listed below. Services provided by Penquin include: • Commercial and Residential • Air Sealing and Ventilation • Batt Insulation • Energy Saving For Your • Blown in Cellulose Home or Business Insulation • Fire Stopping • Fiberglass Insulation Free Estimates • Foam Insulation Home Insulation As a homeowner, it’s important to close up drafts that constantly make your house cold and uncomfortable. Then you need to call Penguin Life Safety Corp., insulation contractors in Rochester, NY. They would be glad to offer to their support in home insulation. Is their an issue for you in maintaining your indoor temperature? Are you concerned that your heating and cooling costs are steep because of hot or cold air leaks relentlessly coming out of your home? What a waste of money! Home insulation will solve all of that. The installation services at Penguin Life Safety Corp. are sure to provide your home with the necessary insulation that keeps indoor temperatures in, outdoor temperatures out, and heating and cooling costs down. Contact Penguin Life Safety Corp. to consult their friendly, professional staff about our variety of home insulation services for your home. Commercial Insulation As a property owner, is your building unbearably drafty? Do you need fivestar excellence in insulation contractors to fix your problem? Look no further! Penguin Life Safety Corp. has the insulation contractors in Rochester, NY who can best retrofit your building with insulation that is needed for your building. With Penguin Life Safety Corp. you get insulation, of course, but you will get it installed by highly trained and experienced professionals who have an extensive amount of knowledge of various


insulation types and installation procedures. Penquin’s insulation contractors are experts at considering what kind of insulation would best suit your property, and they are experts at deciding the best way to install the insulation with as little time and hassle for you the property owner. Get your property and or home insulated today by Penquin Life Safety! Cam’s Pizzeria Cam’s Pizzeria started July 2nd, of 1980 in Geneva New York. Rita Halpin, began working at Cam’s Pizzeria in 1980 as its first employee, just after graduating from the University of Geneseo. Although she has been there ever since, as of 1987, Rita took over the business and became the owner. Halpin considers the Geneva Cam’s to be the flag ship of the Cam’s franchise because of the duration All of the recipes are the same yet the main difference is that the Cam’s that Halpin owns bakes all of its own cakes, cookies from molasses, to oatmeal, and cut out cookies. Cam’s has been in operation for 33 years and has been consistent with its approach. It’s the original New York style pizza and is locally owned. The original employees of the company all grew up in the Rochester area and has a loyal base of customers that is very diverse. Cam’s prides itself on being one the signature anchor stores in downtown Rochester. In Geneva Hobart Williams Smith 1980 graduates all want to come back to Cam’s because they lived on it when they were in school. Halpin says that “its always nice to see the old employees and students come back with the surprise to see the original founders still making pizzas.” Cam’s is accommodating to the needs of its customers and does not focus on catering. Over the last year Cam’s has started making pasta dinners such as: homemade macaroni and cheese, spaghetti and meat balls, and stuffed shells. The business is consistently opening up new stores around the state. Generations of customers have been coming to Cam’s since the beginning. This is a generational food whereas the original employees state it is “love at first slice!” People from kids to those who have grown up, gotten married and have their own kids all have eaten at Cam’s. Fundraisers for kids has been big like doing them for the Boys and Girls Club, Public schools, athletes, little leagues, and more because of the benefit to the community. Halpin states, “we think it’s a kid’s food, and as the kid grow older they pass it on to their kids.” “It just continues generation after generation. Further information on Cam’s can be seen on the website as well as all of Cam’s menu items. Also if you want to know when or where a new Cam’s is opening up near you also visit the website http://www.camspizzeria.com. So if you want a home-style, locally owned pizzeria with super slices, menu items made here in Rochester, then come to Cam’s today to get your love at first slice! Alpco Recycling Recycling has grown into the dominant part of Alpco’s now does and currently has many more employees. Transportation is operated by Alpco’s truck fleet of sanitary contractors that do waste management work for both residential and commercial concerns.There are now 100 employees compared to the three employees that it started with. They have more processed equipment and are considered a dealer packer in most cases because they do not make a product. Plumb states that Alpco, “decify and


package stuff up for transportation to mills and people that are making a product. We feel our role is to advocate, reuse,recycle, repackage, and give that process to others.” Alpco strives to expand and grow in doing it what does best in recycling and proper waste removal. They give answers to people’s questions and concerns. Recycling is only one portion of the conservation of energy for mankind and a lot of times people look at recycling as the ultimate goal.The goal is the conservation of energy and recycling is a part of that process. Be responsible with your waste management and make sure that you recycle as efficiently as you can and Alpco will do the rest. “We find the best solutions for you!”


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