Pictured is the A Automotive team, from left, of Kris Brown, Kevin Maytum, Marcus Lutgen and Bill Loomis.
Thirty-one teams of golfers enjoyed a sunny and pleasant day on the upper course at Peek’n Peak Resort Thursday for the annual CHQ Chamber Golf Tournament. At the end of the round the winning team was Kevin Maytum, Marcus Lutgen, Kris Brown, and Bill Loomis representing A Automotive with a score of 56. Taking second place were Brian Pender, Cody Gleason, Owen Bloom, and Tony DeMichele for Northlake Development with a score of 61. The third-place team was Mike Bird, Todd Conklin, Jeff Keppel and Randy Olson, representing The Post-Journal, with a score of 61.
Kayla Trussalo playing with the Falconer Power Sports team won both the Women’s Closest to the Pin and the Women’s Longest Drive. The Men’s Closest to the Pin winner was Scott Robbins of Westfield Nursery. The Men’s Longest Drive winner was Marcus Lutgen. Ony one player shot into the “Ring of Fire” to take that prize: Nolan Hunt playing with the Charlie’s Auto Center team.
Basil Chevrolet sponsored the tee gift this year. Par sponsors were A Automotive, Brooks-TLC Hospital System, Cattaraugus County Bank, Charlie’s Auto Center, Chautauqua Patrons Insurance Company, Community Bank, DFT Communications, Falconer Power Sports, Jamestown Container Company, Jamestown Mattress, Jamestown Plastics, Koester Associates, Lake Shore Savings Bank, National Grid, Nestle Purina, Northlake Development, Peek’n Peak, R & R Property Services & Landscaping, Shults Auto Group, Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union, and Westfield Nursery & Garden Center.
Tee Sign sponsors were Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, Chautauqua Marina, Chautauqua Sign Company, Dahlstrom Roll Form, Fancher Chair, JMI, LaBella Associates, Phillips Lytle, and Putnam Record Insurance Agency.
Lunch and Snacks at the Turn were sponsored by Lawley Insurance, M&T Bank, and Southern Tier Environments for Living. Additional products were provided by Tops in Dunkirk, Farm Fresh Foods, Pepsi Cola, Arthur R. Gren Co., Jim Pullan, and Crown Snacks.
For the first time this year the Chamber invited Tee Talk sponsors to sponsor a hole and talk with the golfers as they play through. Tee Talk sponsors were AHN Westfield Hospital, Kinetic by Windstream, and the Small Business Development Center at JCC.
Raffle prizes were provided by Add Lumber, Ashville General Store, Cabana Sam’s, Campano’s Cucina, Charlie’s Auto Center, Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, Chautauqua Marina, CHQ Dogs, Country Woods, Dave Warren Auto Group, Dave’s Outlet Store, DFT Communications, DoubleTree by Hilton, Falconer Power Sports, Fancher Chair, Fenton History Center, Forbici Hair Design, Full Strength Coffee, Greater Chautauqua Federal Credit Union, Greater Woodlawn Federal Credit Union, Home Depot, Hometown Rent to Own, Inner Lakes Federal Credit Union, Jamestown Mattress Company, Mazza/Five & 20, Panache Salon & Day Spa, Parkview Cafe, Pea Pod & Juniper, Peek’n Peak, PersNikkity Pies, Planet Fitness, Proforma A Trusted Name, R & R Property & Landscaping, Roger Tory Peterson Institute, ServPro, Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union, Southern Tier Brewing Company, The Empty Pint at Southern Tier Brewing, The Green Door Tavern, TW Biggins Wine & Spirits, Villaggio Italiano, and Westfield Nursery & Garden Center.
This annual golf tournament is more than just a fundraiser for the CHQ Chamber. It also meets our mission by providing a full day of business networking opportunities and providing recognition for our sponsors. We couldn’t manage it without a dedicated group of volunteers and staff members and are grateful to the Chamber Golf Committee chaired by Jim Pullan of Jamestown Mattress Company. Additional Committee members are Kris Maytum of DFT Communications, Teena Chau of Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union, Courtney Curatolo of the Small Business Development Center, and Chamber staff members Becky Voty and Carrie Swanson. If you’re a golfer, we hope you’ll consider participating next year in this tremendous annual event.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS AT HIDEAWAY BAY RESORT SEPTEMBER 19
Join us at a brand new and spectacular venue for Business After Hours! Our hosts September 19 will be Hideaway Bay Resort, 42 Lake Avenue, Silver Creek. Drift Restaurant at Hideaway Bay Resort offers a unique experience with expansive views of Lake Erie. At this Business After Hours you’ll enjoy complimentary appetizers, a cash bar, and a chance to mingle with a wide variety of local businesspeople in a tremendous setting.
Business After Hours is sponsored by Brooks-TLC Hospital System/Kaleida Health, DFT Communications, Jamestown Community College, Media One Radio Group, OBSERVER, and The Post-Journal.
Registration is not required but is appreciated for our planning purposes and to get you on our Who’s Who in the Room list. Chamber member businesses may send two people for free. After that the cost is just $10 per person, or it’s $10 if you’re a non-member. Register now through our web calendar at www.chqchamber.org.
CHAMBER CONGRESSIONAL LUNCHEON IS OCTOBER 3
The CHQ Chamber is once again providing an opportunity for local businesspeople to hear directly from our Congressional Representative. Congressman Nick Langworthy will be our guest for lunch on Thursday, October 3 at Shorewood Country Club. We always encourage attendees to come with questions for the Congressman.
Save the date now and watch for details to be announced soon. The CHQ Chamber Congressional Lunch is sponsored by Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Brooks-TLC Hospital System, Chautauqua Institution, County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Mattress Company, Media One Radio Group, National Grid, Observer, The Post-Journal, Shorewood Country Club, and UPMC Chautauqua.