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About NOTABA

Information, Networking,
& Promotion in the NOTA

The Neighborhood of the Arts Business Association (NOTABA) is a collective voice for the diverse businesses, artists, and service organizations located in Rochester’s Neighborhood of the Arts (NOTA).

 

Our purpose is to help NOTA grow into a vibrant commercial arts district, distinguished by the neighborhood’s unique character.

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Our Mission :

To benefit the businesses, artists, and service organizations of the Neighborhood Of The Arts (NOTA) by providing a forum for sharing information, networking, civic involvement, and promotion of members and their activities in an effort to attract visitors to the neighborhood

Vision & Values :

Meet Our Officers :

Chris Fanning

President

Writer’s and Books

Chris is a public relations professional and community builder. He is the Director of Communications, Special Events, & Operations at Writers & Books. Chris worked as a Promotions Coordinator at Entercom Rochester for eight years and was Associate Producer of the Key Bank Rochester Fringe Festival for four years. He has lived in NOTA for 8 years and enjoys walking the neighborhood while reading a book.

Lauren Henry

Secretary

Lauren has been a NOTA resident for almost 9 years. In addition to her full time role as the Marketing and Operations Coordinator at Pinnacle Hill Chiropractic, she manages social media and marketing for small businesses. As Secretary for the business association, she manages the social media accounts and sends out monthly meeting minutes and quarterly newsletters. In the spare time she has left, she enjoys volunteering at the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, listening to podcasts, and introducing friends and family to new and favorite restaurants and businesses around Rochester.

Kathy Capierseho

Treasurer

Stern Properties (Village Gate)


Kathy joined Stern Properties in 2007. As the Tenant Relations and Leasing Manager, she is an integral part of the operations and day to day business at Stern. She focuses primarily on the residential side of the business.

Our first NOTA Business Association meeting of 2025 is scheduled for Tuesday, January 7 at 12:00 PM. 📆

Thank you to @courtyard_rochester_downtown for hosting.🙌🏽

Interested in membership? Or monthly meetings are a great way to learn more about us, meet fellow business owners, and hear what’s going on in our little corner of Rochester.

We hope to see you there!🤞🏽
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It’s the most wonderful time when we can get together to celebrate and collect items for @dimitrihouseroc.🎄

Our members are the greatest gift of all!🎁

Happy everything from the NOTA Business Association.🎅🏻🧑🏻‍🎄🤶🏻
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Small Business Saturday may be over but it’s always a good time to shop local.🛍️

Our members are bringing you holiday treats and treasures all season long. Check out their pages for holiday hours and offers.🎄

@prettyapothecaryroc
@frequencywellspace
@nota.beautyco
@stacykfloral
@craftcompanyno6
@scentsbydesigncandlebar
@imagecityroc
@theunreliablenarratorroc
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Join NOTABA

Join our diverse community of businesses, artists, and service organizations in the Neighborhood of the Arts. Together we can grow and attract new visitors to our unique neighborhood.