FRESH CATCH POKE OPENS DOWNTOWN BUFFALO LOCATION!
AMHERST, NY –Amherst Chamber of Commerce President/CEO A.J. Baynes announces the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of the second location for Fresh Catch Poke Co. at the new 500 Pearl/Aloft Hotel building in downtown Buffalo on Friday, October 25. Fresh Catch, the area’s first dedicated poke bowl restaurant, opened its first location in 2018 at 5933 Main Street in Williamsville. Its downtown Buffalo restaurant is a refined casual experience with a full bar, offering curated wines, cocktails and mocktails
FREY ELECTRIC NAMED ‘BUSINESS OF THE YEAR’ FOR SPARKING BUFFALO RENAISSANCE!
AMHERST, NY –You may have noticed more construction cranes in the air, more places to live and shop, new hospitals, new hotels, new restaurants and the list goes on and on. That is the Buffalo renaissance. It’s real and it’s what we are celebrating at The Event this year. “Each of our award winners has contributed to the growth and quality of life in our community, and we are proud to take this opportunity to honor their success and #LetItShine, says Amherst Chamber of Commerce President/CEO
HEALTHY PET SUPERSTORE OPENS SECOND BUFFALO STORE IN WILLIAMSVILLE
Amherst Chamber of Commerce President/CEO A.J. Baynes announces the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of Healthy Pet Superstore located at Williamsville Place at 5397 Sheridan Drive in Williamsville. Healthy Pet Superstore has four locations in the Rochester area. Its first Buffalo area store is located at 3213 Southwestern Boulevard in Orchard Park. “I’m so glad that we could open another store in the area where I grew up,” says Russ Herman, Healthy Pet Superstore CEO. He and his wife, Brenda
HOVER NETWORKS BREAKS GROUND ON NEW HEADQUARTERS IN AMHERST
WHO: Launched in 2009, Hover Networks, Inc. is a customer-centric cloud phone service provider with thousands of business customers across the United States. It has been named one of WNY’s Fastest Growing Companies and Best Places to Work for several consecutive years. Hover Networks was the 2013 recipient of the Amherst Chamber Small Business Week Award for Excellence, the 2015 M&T Bank Small Business of the Year, and the 2018 Amherst Chamber Small Business of the Year. WHAT: Hover Networks employees,
HEATHWOOD EXPANSION ADDS ASSISTED LIVING APARTMENTS IN AMHERST
AMHERST, NY –Amherst Chamber of Commerce President/CEO A.J. Baynes announces the Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of newly-expanded Heathwood Assisted Living at 815 Hopkins Road in Williamsville. Heathwood recently completed construction on its new three-story addition of 42 assisted living apartments. Together with its original campus, Heathwood now provides more than 120 apartments for those needing assisted living, enhanced assisted living and memory care services. “Heathwood has a long legacy in
NURSE PRACTITIONERS OPEN ADVANCED INTEGRATIVE CARE, FEATURING HOLISTIC AND TRADITIONAL WELLNESS
AMHERST, NY –Amherst Chamber of Commerce President/CEO A.J. Baynes announces the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of Advanced Integrative Care, a provider of primary and wellness care at the Stonegate Medical Park, 8207 Main Street in Williamsville. Advanced Integrative Care offers science-based traditional and holistic medicine that focuses on the whole person, including all aspects that influence health, wellness and disease. Founder Sherry Ann Verostko-Slazak, Adult Nurse Practitioner has partnered
MASIS STAFFING SOLUTIONS ADDS SECOND NY OFFICE IN AMHERST
AMHERST, NY –Amherst Chamber of Commerce President/CEO A.J. Baynes announces the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of Masis Staffing Solutions at 3551 Sheridan Drive in Amherst. This is the second location in New York for the HR company, which is headquartered in Massachusetts and now has a presence in 14 states. Its first New York office in Rochester opened four years ago. Masis Staffing Solutions is a family-oriented, service-driven staffing firm dedicated to delivering custom solutions for
AGLOW SALT SPA AND WELLNESS OFFERS WILLIAMSVILLE'S FIRST SALT THERAPY BOOTH
Williamsville, NY July 18, 2019 - The media and public are invited to the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of AGLOW Salt Spa and Wellness on August 16, 2019.This celebratory event will take place at 8665 Sheridan Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221 between 1pm and 3pm. Guests will be treated to discounts, raffles and mini service sessions. Appetizers and drinks can be enjoyed while taking time to explore all the services and meet new friends. Also, gain firsthand knowledge about how Halotherapy,
WILLIAMSVILLE SPA EXPANDS SERVICES AND MOVES TO BIGGER LOCATION
AMHERST, NY –Amherst Chamber of Commerce President/CEO A.J. Baynes announces the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at B Well Massage and Esthetics in its new location at 5684 Main Street in Williamsville. Owner and founder Brittany Fruchtel, a Williamsville native, started the business in 2017 after becoming a licensed massage therapist at the New York Institute of Massage. She worked from a rented space at a skin care shop until recently hiring eight employees and moving across the street into the former
AMHERST CHAMBER OFFERS SECOND NYS COMPLIANT SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION TRAINING FOR BUSINESSES
AMHERST, NY –Amherst Chamber of Commerce President/CEO A.J. Baynes is announcing a second Sexual Harassment Prevention Seminar for businesses that need assistance meeting the new state requirement. Starting this year, the state is mandating all businesses provide sexual harassment prevention training for their employees on an annual basis. The Amherst Chamber held its first training course in February, but high demand is dictating another session to help more businesses comply with the new rules. In the
STORMING CRAB CUTS RIBBON ON NEW LOCATION
AMHERST, NY –Amherst Chamber of Commerce President A.J. Baynes announces the Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of the Storming Crab restaurant on Wednesday, May 22 in Amherst. The Cajun seafood restaurant at 4125 Maple Road will feature made-to-order seafood that is boiled with potatoes, corn on the cob and sausage in different flavors at all heat levels. This will be the sixth location for the crab chain that first opened in Clarksville, Tennessee. The Amherst location is only the second Storming Crab
INSPIRE CAREERS OPENS OFFICE IN WILLIAMSVILLE
AMHERST, NY –Amherst Chamber of Commerce President/CEO A.J. Baynes announces the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Inspire Careers, a career coaching agency located in the Village of Williamsville. Owner Cathy Lanzalaco took over the Inspire Careers business in October of 2018, after launching her first career management business, Write-Resume-For-The-Job in 2017. Lanzalaco has now rebranded both companies under the Inspire Careers banner. “I am putting my spin on the Inspire Careers brand, taking
NEW LA QUINTA OFF INTERSTATE OFFERS BIGGER ROOMS AND LOWER RATES
AMHERST, NY – Amherst Chamber of Commerce President/CEO A.J. Baynes announces the Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening celebration at La Quinta Inn & Suites Buffalo-Amherst on Wednesday, March 13. Construction on the new hotel was completed last July. It is located at 145 Innkeepers Lane, conveniently positioned off I-290 with easy access to I-190. Its 68 rooms are spacious with a modern atmosphere and can be booked during the off season for as low as $89 a night. This new La Quinta hotel joins two
WILLIAMSVILLE'S FIRST HEMP-ONLY STORE OFFICIALLY OPENS
AMHERST, NY –Amherst Chamber of Commerce President/CEO A.J. Baynes announces the Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of Your CBD Store, the first and only store in Williamsville solely dedicated to the purchase and sales of CBD hemp products. Your CBD Store is a franchise and one of the leaders in the global hemp market that is rapidly growing among people who believe in its healing properties. Its products are made with cannabidiol (CBD) which is derived from the cannabis plant without the mind-altering
AMHERST CHAMBER OFFERS NYS COMPLIANT SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION TRAINING FOR BUSINESSES
AMHERST, NY –Amherst Chamber of Commerce President/CEO A.J. Baynes is announcing a Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for businesses who need assistance meeting the new state requirement. Starting this year, the state is mandating all businesses provide sexual harassment prevention training for their employees on an annual basis. New employees are required to receive sexual harassment prevention training within the first month of employment. “It’s vital training, but the Chamber understands what a
theCODERSCHOOL TO OPEN FIRST BUFFALO LOCATION
Amherst, NY – theCoderSchool– whose motto is “Learn to code. Change the world.” – is set to expand in New York. The school – which aims to show the next generation of kids how inspiring and exciting technology can be – will open its first Buffalo, NY location. Amherst Chamber of Commerce President/CEO A.J. Baynes announces the Grand Opening celebration of theCoderSchool at 6035 Transit Road in East Amherst on Saturday, January 26th at 1:00 p.m. The new school will be owned and operated by Sanchayita
GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL WILLIAMSVILLE OPENS JANUARY 8, 2019
LEADING WATER SAFETY AND SWIM LESSON SCHOOL ANNOUNCES FIRST BUFFALO-AREA FACILITY WILLIAMSVILLE, NY— Amherst Chamber of Commerce President/CEO A.J. Baynes and Goldfish Swim School, the country’s leading water safety and swim lesson school offering infant and child swim lessons, are pleased to announce the ribbon cutting and grand opening of a new 9,000 square foot Goldfish Swim School in Williamsville. The newest addition to the Goldfish Swim School family joins dozens of other successful Goldfish
VERIZON AGENT ‘CELLULAR SALES’ OPENS THIRD STORE IN AMHERST
THE STORE JOINS ELEVEN OTHER CELLULAR SALES STORES IN WESTERN NEW YORK AS VERIZON’S LARGEST RETAILER AMHERST, NY – Amherst Chamber of Commerce President/CEO A.J. Baynes announces the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of Cellular Sales, a Verizon authorized agent in Amherst. The store at 2155 Eggert Road is the third Cellular Sales store in Amherst, two others are in the Village of Williamsville, and there are stores in Buffalo, Hamburg, Depew, West Seneca, Blasdell, Albion and Wellsville. Cellular Sales
SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED TO YOUNG PROFESSIONALS LOOKING TO BE FUTURE LEADERS
THE SCHOLARSHIPS WILL COVER THE COST OF THE CHAMBER’S EBL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM FOR TWO DESERVING YOUNG PROFESSIONALS AMHERST, NY – Amherst Chamber of Commerce President/CEO A.J. Baynes announces that two Chamber members are sponsoring scholarships that will allow two young professionals to enroll free of charge in the Amherst Chamber of Commerce’s Emerging Business Leaders 2019 Leadership Program. Bryant and Stratton College and Bonefish Grill have agreed to cover the tuition cost for two individuals to
SPORTS TOURNAMENTS AND UB SPUR OPENING OF NEW FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES IN AMHERST
ELLICOTT HOTELS BUILT THE NEW FAIRFIELD INN TO COMPLIMENT NEARBY EXTENDED-STAY HOTEL STAYBRIDGE SUITES BUFFALO AMHERST, NY – Amherst Chamber of Commerce President A.J. Baynes announces the Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of the new Fairfield Inn and Suites Buffalo Amherst/University. The 4-story, 107 room hotel is located at 3880 Rensch Road in Amherst near the University at Buffalo North Campus, as well as Ellicott Hotels extended-stay hotel, Staybridge Suites Amherst. “With the tremendous growth on
NORTHTOWN AUTOMOTIVE IN AMHERST SINCE 1970 NAMED “BUSINESS OF THE YEAR”
A LOCAL RESTAURANT GROUP, START-UP ACV AUCTIONS AND CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL PRESIDENT AMONG HONOREES AT THE EVENT! AMHERST, NY – The year was 1969. The founders of Northtown Automotive Companies were looking to open their first car dealership in Amherst on Sheridan and Bailey, but they were met with some resistance. The town would only allow them to sell new cars that no other car dealership was selling. That left them with one choice: Toyota. So, they opened the area’s first Toyota dealership and the rest,
U.S. RENAL CARE OPENS NEW CLINIC
AMHERST, NY – Amherst Chamber of Commerce President A.J. Baynes announces the Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of U.S. Renal Care at 2880 Sheridan Drive in Tonawanda. The facility provides the highest quality care for patients with chronic and acute kidney disease with top-of-the-line at-home and in-center dialysis machines. This is the fifth WNY location for U.S. Renal Care that partners with local physicians, nephrologists, hospitals and advocacy groups to achieve the best patient outcomes. “The
PAINTING WITH A TWIST OPENS IN AMHERST
AMHERST, NY –Amherst Chamber of Commerce President/CEO A.J. Baynes announces the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of Painting with a Twist. Painting with a Twist is a fun art studio for anyone interested in painting. Its classes feature local artists teaching step by step the specific painting of the day. Acrylic paints, a 16″ x 20″ canvas and other painting supplies are provided. No experience is necessary, and you take home the artwork you created at the end of the class. “We welcome Painting with a
THE IRISHMAN OPENS NEW BAR PATIO
AMHERST, NY –Amherst Chamber of Commerce President/CEO A.J. Baynes announces the Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of the new bar patio at The Irishman Pub and Eatery. The new covered patio at 5601 Main Street in Williamsville is almost twice the size of the former patio and features a fully stocked bar, high top tables, TVs and a fire pit. The dining patio that used to be in the front of the restaurant has been moved to the front parking area. The new facility is built for use in the summer, fall and
GRAND OPENING OF THE ALIX RICE PEACE PARK
AMHERST, NY –The Alix Rice Peace Park Foundation announces the Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of the Alix Rice Peace Park. The 10,000 square foot free-use facility at the Northtown Recreation Center in Amherst has been built in memory of Alix Rice to provide a safe and fun outlet for skateboarding, BMX and inline skating. The California-style project that includes bowls, ramps, rails and benches has been in the works since August of 2011, a month after 18-year-old Rice was fatally struck by a drunk
EXPERIMAC STORE COMES TO AMHERST
AMHERST, NY –Amherst Chamber of Commerce President/CEO A.J. Baynes announces the Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of Experimac, a locally-owned franchise that repairs, upgrades, buys and sells Apple products. The store at 3220 Sheridan Drive is owned by Joseph Fiorentino of Batavia. The Canandaigua native spent 25 years in sales at Ryder before deciding he had enough of corporate America and wanted to do something on his own. “This is good news for anyone who uses Apple products,” says Baynes. “Whether
TWO SOUTHERN TIER NATIVES OPEN MY DAD’S MARKET AND RESTAURANT
AMHERST, NY-Amherst Chamber of Commerce President/CEO A.J. Baynes announces the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of My Dad’s Market and Restaurant. My Dad’s is a unique dining experience, offering patrons grab-and-go food, fresh and packaged market items and a full-service restaurant and bar. It is located in the former TGI Fridays at Main and Transit in Williamsville. The owners are two Southern Tier men who have a long history together working for Mc Donald’s. “This new endeavor by these Western New
CHAMBER MEMBER T-MOBILE UNVEILS VETS DISCOUNT PROGRAM & PLEDGES TO HIRE 10,000 VETS/SPOUSES
AMHERST, NY –Amherst Chamber of Commerce President/CEO A.J. Baynes joins T-Mobile NE Director of Business Sales Luke LaPresta and Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns in announcing a new program offering deep wireless phone discounts for veterans. On April 22nd, the company launched T-Mobile ONE Military – its biggest discount ever for veterans and their families. It has all of the benefits of T-Mobile ONE, but it also includes 50% off for family lines and 20% off the primary line. “We couldn’t be more
GRAND OPENING IN WILLIAMSVILLE OF DUAL-BRNADED HILTON HOTELS, INCLUDING FIRST TRU BY HILTON IN NEW YORK
AMHERST, NY – Amherst Chamber of Commerce President/CEO A.J. Baynes announces the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of dual-branded hotels by Hilton, including the first Tru by Hilton in the state of New York. Tru by Hilton Williamsville Buffalo Airport and Home2 Suites by Hilton Williamsville Buffalo Airport are located at 48 Freeman Road, off Transit Road in Williamsville. “Being the first in the state to have this new brand hotel by Hilton is a real feather in our cap,” says Baynes. “We are proud our
LOCAL DISTILLERY, FLAG DESIGNER AND HI-TECH PHONE PROVIDER AMONG HONOREES AT CHAMBER SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS
AMHERST, NY – Amherst Chamber of Commerce President/CEO A. J Baynes announces that five local small businesses are being honored at the Chamber’s annual Small Business Showcase and Awards Luncheon sponsored by KeyBank. “Many people think it’s the big companies that keep the economy going,” says Baynes. “The fact is small businesses create two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. every year. We are honoring these companies for being the backbone of our local economy.” The honorees are: Hover
