Ribbon Cutting: Seven One Six Wood Design 5/28/2021

On Friday, May 28^th and into Memorial Day weekend, Buffalo will welcome Seven One Six Wood Design, the first of its kind woodshop and retail showroom located in Williamsville. Found next door to the popular 12 Gates Brewing Company, Seven One Six Wood Design will be opening its doors to the public so they can shop its handcrafted wooden products. Seven One Six Wood Design is a small woodworking business based in Williamsville NY. What started as a hobby in 2015, grew to a side hustle, and after a job loss in 2020 became a full-fledged small business. With over 3,000 sales, a 4.8-star rating, and shipping to all 50 states, the business has expanded online rapidly and distributes locally with 5 retailers in the Buffalo area. The business has been recognized as a top 3% store on Etsy.  Plans are underway for DIY classes starting this summer. Ranging from Buffalo themed decor, floating shelves, custom plaques and signs, side tables, general furniture and more, this burgeoning small business has something to help make any house feel like home.
 
Owner, Scott Erikson, said of the company’s new expansion, “Creating beautiful wooden pieces that bring joy and that feeling of home is what this business is all about. When my wife and I moved into our first home we could not afford to buy all the decorations and furniture, so I thought I’d try and make it.”
Erikson then began to make pieces for his friends and family, and from there, the business took off and a location was selected, 80 Earhart Drive Suite 7 Williamsville, NY. “This expansion allows to me extend my reach even further and grow locally with the storefront, as well as launch fun DIY classes where people can come in and handcraft their own piece, as well as the experience to go with it.” Said Erickson
The grand opening weekend kicks off on Friday 5/28 at 4 pm with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Starting on Saturday from 10am to 7pm, and Sunday from 12 to 6pm, the celebration continues with several local business and artisan pop ups on site that the public can support as well. In addition to storewide discounts, every 4th^th paying customer will receive a voucher for a FREE BEER from 12 Gates Brewing Company!