{"id":68393,"date":"2025-09-22T11:03:58","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T15:03:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=68393"},"modified":"2025-09-22T11:03:58","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T15:03:58","slug":"genesee-county-community-invited-to-brand-genesee-workshop-on-tuesday-sept-23rd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2025\/09\/22\/genesee-county-community-invited-to-brand-genesee-workshop-on-tuesday-sept-23rd\/","title":{"rendered":"GENESEE COUNTY\/Community Invited to Brand Genesee Workshop on Tuesday, Sept. 23rd"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Press release<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Batavia, NY \u2014 Genesee County residents, business owners, community organizations, and civic leaders are invited to participate in the Brand Genesee Community Workshop on Tuesday, September 23rd, beginning at 4:30 PM and open until 6:30 PM at The Generation Center, 15 Center Street, Batavia.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The free, in-person event is designed to help shape Genesee County\u2019s brand direction and guide the five-year strategic plan for the county\u2019s visitor economy. Participants are asked to register in advance at<br>BrandGenesee.com or by calling 585-344-4152. Walk-ins will also be welcomed anytime during the two-hour window.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Chamber is excited to invite community members to lend their ideas to the new brand development, as well as to share local perspectives on the direction of our tourism strategy,\u201d said Kelly Rapone, Tourism<br>Director for Genesee County at the Chamber of Commerce.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Brand Genesee workshop is a revolving, open session created to encourage broad and diverse public<br>participation. Attendees may join and leave as their schedule permits, but participants are encouraged to<br>spend as much time as possible contributing at the activity stations.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those who have not yet reviewed the recently completed Destination Assessment Key Findings, presented on August 19, are encouraged to watch the video presentation, which is posted on the project website at<br><a href=\"http:\/\/BrandGenesee.com\">BrandGenesee.com<\/a>. This background will provide helpful context as the project moves into its next phase.<br>Event Details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Date\/Time: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | Beginning at 4:30 PM, open until 6:30 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Location: The Generation Center at City Church, 15 Center Street, Batavia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Format: Revolving open-house workshop with activity stations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost: Free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registration: Please register your intended attendance at <a href=\"http:\/\/BrandGenesee.com\">BrandGenesee.com<\/a>; walk-ins welcome<br>For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/BrandGenesee.com\">BrandGenesee.com<\/a> or contact Kelly Rapone at 585-344-4152 or<br>Kelly.Rapone@geneseeny.com<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>About Brand Genesee Brand Genesee is a county-wide initiative to develop a clear, unified brand identity and a five-year strategic tourism plan that supports economic growth, community pride, and quality of life. The project is led by the Genesee County Chamber of Commerce and a steering committee and is being conducted by consultants ThinkPlace Agency and BLKDOG Design. The project is expected to be completed in early 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Press release Batavia, NY \u2014 Genesee County residents, business owners, community organizations, and civic leaders are invited to participate in the Brand Genesee Community Workshop on Tuesday, September 23rd, beginning at 4:30 PM and open until 6:30 PM at The Generation Center, 15 Center Street, Batavia. The free, in-person event \u2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"continue-reading-button\"> <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2025\/09\/22\/genesee-county-community-invited-to-brand-genesee-workshop-on-tuesday-sept-23rd\/\">Continue reading<i class=\"crycon-right-dir\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_seo_schema_type":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[23],"tags":[5385,2045],"class_list":["post-68393","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-genesee-county","tag-brand-genesee-workshop","tag-genesee-county-chamber-of-commerce"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p8eTP4-hN7","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":66713,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2025\/08\/05\/genesee-county-community-invited-to-help-shape-the-future-of-genesee-county-tourism-and-identity\/","url_meta":{"origin":68393,"position":0},"title":"GENESEE COUNTY\/Community invited to help shape the future of Genesee County tourism and identity","author":"aka","date":"August 5, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Press release\/provided photo The Genesee County Chamber of Commerce invites residents, business owners, and community members to take part in two upcoming events that mark the next phase of the county\u2019s Place Branding andStrategic Tourism Planning Initiative. This effort is designed to define Genesee\u2019s identity and guide tourism and economic\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Genesee County&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Genesee County","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/category\/genesee-county\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Brand-Genesee-Community-Pariticipation-scaled.jpg?fit=904%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Brand-Genesee-Community-Pariticipation-scaled.jpg?fit=904%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Brand-Genesee-Community-Pariticipation-scaled.jpg?fit=904%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Brand-Genesee-Community-Pariticipation-scaled.jpg?fit=904%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":70107,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2025\/11\/18\/genesee-county-brand-genesee-releases-findings-and-begins-strategic-planning\/","url_meta":{"origin":68393,"position":1},"title":"GENESEE COUNTY\/Brand Genesee releases findings and begins strategic planning","author":"aka","date":"November 18, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Press release BATAVIA, NY \u2013 The Genesee County Chamber of Commerce has released several key documents from the ongoing Brand Genesee initiative, including the Destination Assessment Report, the summary of findings from the September Public Visioning Workshop, and visitor spending, lodging, and mobile data provided through Rove. These materials, along\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Genesee County&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Genesee County","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/category\/genesee-county\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Workshop-Board-Photos-23-scaled.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Workshop-Board-Photos-23-scaled.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Workshop-Board-Photos-23-scaled.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Workshop-Board-Photos-23-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Workshop-Board-Photos-23-scaled.jpg?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Workshop-Board-Photos-23-scaled.jpg?resize=1400%2C800&ssl=1 4x"},"classes":[]},{"id":62703,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2025\/03\/14\/genesee-county-chamber-of-commerce-launches-strategic-place-branding-initiative-public-surveys-to-shape-future-growth\/","url_meta":{"origin":68393,"position":2},"title":"GENESEE COUNTY\/Chamber of Commerce launches Strategic Place Branding Initiative &amp; Public Surveys to shape future growth","author":"aka","date":"March 14, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Press release BATAVIA, NY\u2013 The Genesee County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the launch of a county-wide Strategic Place Branding Initiative, a multi-phased effort designed to elevate Genesee County\u2019s identity, fuel economic growth, strengthen workforce development, and enhance tourism. As part of this initiative, residents and visitors are\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Genesee County&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Genesee County","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/category\/genesee-county\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":41360,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2023\/04\/06\/genesee-county-2024-solar-eclipse-celebration-planned-commemorative-poster-revealed\/","url_meta":{"origin":68393,"position":3},"title":"GENESEE COUNTY\/2024 Solar Eclipse celebration planned, Commemorative Poster revealed","author":"aka","date":"April 6, 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"County Officials Reveal Commemorative Poster and ISO Certified Solar Glasses Press release Batavia, NY \u2013 This afternoon, the Genesee County Chamber of Commerce officiallylaunched its planning efforts to celebrate and promote the 2024 total solar eclipse at aspecial event held at the Genesee County Visitor Center. During the event, county\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Genesee County&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Genesee County","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/category\/genesee-county\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/all-text-black.png?fit=1200%2C372&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/all-text-black.png?fit=1200%2C372&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/all-text-black.png?fit=1200%2C372&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/all-text-black.png?fit=1200%2C372&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/all-text-black.png?fit=1200%2C372&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":52054,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2024\/04\/04\/genesee-county-chamber-kicks-off-the-eclipse-weekend-on-friday-with-genny-the-cow-artist-andy-reddout-at-the-visitor-center\/","url_meta":{"origin":68393,"position":4},"title":"GENESEE COUNTY\/Chamber kicks off the Eclipse Weekend on Friday with Genny the Cow artist Andy Reddout at the Visitor Center","author":"aka","date":"April 4, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"Press release Batavia, NY \u2013 The Genesee County Chamber of Commerce is excited to kick off GeneSEEtheEclipse weekend activities by inviting the community to a \u201cmeet the artist\u201d event at our Visitor Center. Andy Reddout, illustrator of Genesee County\u2019s commemorative poster and \u201cGenny SEES The Eclipse\u201d original children\u2019s book will\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Genesee County&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Genesee County","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/category\/genesee-county\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Meet-The-Artist-24x36a-scaled.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Meet-The-Artist-24x36a-scaled.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Meet-The-Artist-24x36a-scaled.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Meet-The-Artist-24x36a-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Meet-The-Artist-24x36a-scaled.jpg?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Meet-The-Artist-24x36a-scaled.jpg?resize=1400%2C800&ssl=1 4x"},"classes":[]},{"id":57443,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2024\/09\/27\/genesee-countys-eclipse-initiative-wins-new-york-state-tourism-excellence-award\/","url_meta":{"origin":68393,"position":5},"title":"Genesee County\u2019s Eclipse initiative wins New York State Tourism Excellence Award","author":"aka","date":"September 27, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"Pictured (left to right): NYSTIA Board Chair - Corey Fram, GeneSEEtheEclipse team members: Matt Mitchell - Corporate Communications, Colleen Onuffer - Travel Alliance Partnership, Glenn Clark - Crafting A Brand, Kelly Rapone and Lauren Humphrey, Genesee County Chambe of Commerce. Also pictured, Ross Levi \u2013 I Love New York, Bridget\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Genesee County&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Genesee County","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/category\/genesee-county\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2024-New-York-State-Tourism-Excellence-Award-GeneSEEtheEclipse-Project.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2024-New-York-State-Tourism-Excellence-Award-GeneSEEtheEclipse-Project.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2024-New-York-State-Tourism-Excellence-Award-GeneSEEtheEclipse-Project.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2024-New-York-State-Tourism-Excellence-Award-GeneSEEtheEclipse-Project.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2024-New-York-State-Tourism-Excellence-Award-GeneSEEtheEclipse-Project.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]}],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68393","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=68393"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68393\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":68397,"href":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68393\/revisions\/68397"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=68393"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=68393"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=68393"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}