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Amherst Chamber Record Setting Night: The Event 2024 - Celebrating Business Excellence 10/28/24
DEPEW, NY – Amherst Chamber of Commerce President/CEO A.J. Baynes joins Chamber members and local leaders TONIGHT, MONDAY OCTOBER 28TH at, SALVATORE'S ITALIAN GARDEN 6461 TRANSIT ROAD DEPEW, NY 14043, to recognize several business award winners starting at 5:30pm, awards presented at 6:30 pm. "We are proud to celebrate this remarkable group tonight for their relentless commitment to enhancing Western New York," says Baynes. "These recipients exemplify the diverse impact of our chamber membership, which
Acrobat Power Moves: Adobe Tools Help Women Entrepreneurs Crush It - 10/17/24
This Women’s Small Business Month, it’s time to spotlight the resources that help women entrepreneurs soar. Adobe Acrobat simplifies key business processes, from document management to team collaboration, freeing up time for what matters most—scaling their companies. Whether refining workflows or speeding up decision-making, these features give women business owners a competitive edge in the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship. Acrobat AI Assistant: With Acrobat AI Assistant, you can see for yourself
Wingnutz & Stephen Development Open New Location At Buffalo Airport Hotel : 10/15/2024
Wingnutz Contact: John Coyle (716) 573-9092 John@Wingnutzbuffalo.com Stephen Development Contact: Paul Stephen II (716) 598-3176 psstephen@stephendevelopment.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 10, 2024 Wingnutz and Stephen Development enter joint venture to open new flagship restaurant-bar location at Buffalo Airport Hotel CHEEKTOWAGA, NY — Wingnutz and Stephen Development finalized a deal to open a new flagship restaurant location at the Buffalo Airport Hotel, at
Club Pilates Celebrates Grand Opening of Its Newest Studio in Williamsville 9/24/24
WILLIAMSVILLE, NY – Amherst Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, A.J. Baynes, joins Club Pilates Williamsville along with the community at 1:30pm on Tuesday, September 24th at 8060 Transit Rd, Williamsville, NY 14221. “We are excited to see Club Pilates continue their rapid growth with this location in Williamsville.” said A.J. Baynes “Their growth, which has been acknowledged by Entrepreneur and INC. Magazines are a result of the incredibly positive benefits of the services they offer. Club
Amherst Chamber Launches LIFT Event 9/24/24
AMHERST, NY – Amherst Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, A.J. Baynes, and LIFT Chairwoman, Bernie Aja of ESC, announce the official launch of the Chamber’s Leadership & Inspiration for Trailblazers (LIFT) professional women’s group and initiative at5:30pm on Tuesday, September 24th at Park Country Club, 4949 Sheridan Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221. Bernie Aja of Employer Services Corporation (ESC) shared, “The LIFT Council has been working to provide members a series of programs dedicated to the needs of
Share Kitchen & Bar Room Announces Completion of Sunroom & Rooftop Patio! 9/18/24
WILLIAMSVILLE, NY – Amherst Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, A.J. Baynes, joins Share Kitchen & Bar along with the community at 11:45 am on Wednesday, September 18th at 5590 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221. “We are excited to finally announce the completion of our expansion project,” said Joel Schreck, Owner of Share Kitchen & Bar Room and Share Away. “While most of the project was finished by the early summer, we’ve taken the time to both utilize the additional space and make adjustments on
Joseph & Company Jewelry Announces Grand Opening in Williamsville: 9/13/2024
WILLIAMSVILLE, NY – Amherst Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, A.J. Baynes, joins Joseph & Company Jewelry along with the community at 5pm on Friday, September 13th at 5652 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221. “It is always exciting to welcome home a Western New York native, especially one who sees the benefits of opening their business here.” said A.J. Baynes President & CEO of the Amherst Chamber of Commerce “Joseph has enjoyed tremendous success our west and we think his store will complement the
Filled With Love Buffalo Market Announces Grand Opening Offering European Foods To Support Local Artisans - 9/4/2024
PENDLETON, NY – Amherst Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, A.J. Baynes, joins Filled With Love Buffalo Market along with the community at 4pm on Wednesday, September 4th at 6505 Campbell Blvd, Pendleton, NY 14094. “The Chamber is excited to support Karina in this endeavor,” said A.J. Baynes, President & CEO of the Amherst Chamber of Commerce. “A woman-owned business that focuses on our community will be a welcome addition to the growing Pendleton community.” “Our mission is to provide clean,
Ribbon Cutting: Kathy Walker Books 8/22/24
WILLIAMSVILLE, NY – Amherst Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, A.J. Baynes, joins Kathy Walker Books along with the community at 9:30am on Thursday, August 22nd at 400 Essjay Rd, Suite 150, Williamsville, NY 14221. “We congratulate Kathy on her latest book,” said A.J. Baynes, President & CEO of the Amherst Chamber of Commerce. “She has done a fantastic job of sharing her life story, as well as providing guidance for people as they navigate the challenges of having a loved one in an assisted living
Snyder Track & Field Announces Grand Opening State-Of-The Art Indoor Track & Field Facility 8/22/202
WILLIAMSVILLE, NY – Amherst Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, A.J. Baynes, joins Snyder Track & Field, along with the community, at 5:00pm on Thursday, August 22nd at 76 South Long St, Williamsville 14221. “What an incredible journey for Kelsey and Pete over the past few years as their passion for track and field has created an incredible asset for those athletes,” said A.J. Baynes, President & CEO of the Amherst Chamber of Commerce. “Kelsey and Pete are not only helping these athletes improve
Grand Re-Opening & Remodel of Buffalo Optical 6/20/24
Grand Re-Opening & Remodel of Buffalo Optical in Williamsville Williamsville, NY – The Amherst Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the remodel and re-Grand Opening of Buffalo Optical in Williamsville, part of the Your Local Eye Doctor network, on Thursday, June 20th at Buffalo Optical located at 5350 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221. “Buffalo Optical is an incredible success story for small businesses in our area,” said A.J. Baynes, President & CEO of the Amherst Chamber of Commerce. “their
Small Business Awards Luncheon & Showcase 7/18/24
AMHERST CHAMBER SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS LUNCHEONThe Chamber will honor 5 small businesses and 1 individuals for their workDEPEW, NY: THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2024, AT SALVATORE’S ITALIAN GARDENS (6461 TRANSIT ROAD, BUFFALO NY 14043), THE AMHERST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WILL HOST THEIR ANNUAL SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS LUNCHEON AND SHOWCASE. “The Chamber will welcome a record turnout of attendees totaling over 400 people at our Small Business Awards Luncheon and Showcase,” said A.J. Baynes, President and CEO of the
The Establishment Ribbon Cutting 5/7/2024
The Establishment Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Amherst Location opens at Corporate Parkway. Amherst, NY—The Establishment CEO Joe DiLeo will join Amherst Chamber of Commerce President/CEO A.J. Baynes at their new location, 300 Corporate Parkway, Suite 216N Amherst, NY 14226, on Tuesday, May 7, at 5:00 p.m. to cut the ribbon on this new location! "It is exciting to see The Establishment continue to grow its footprint across Western New York with this new location in Amherst," said A.J. Baynes.
Buffalo Surgery Center Completes Multi Year Expansion
Buffalo Surgery Center completes final phase of multi-year expansionNew operating rooms pave way for increased patient capacity and state-of-the-art care Amherst, NY— Buffalo Surgery Center’s Leadership team, along with Amherst Chamber of Commerce President/CEO A.J. Baynes will officially cut the ribbon opening their two-year multi-phase construction project. The last phase of construction was officially certified for use by the NYS Department of Health in January. This strategic endeavor has facilitated
Clarity Group Grand Opening 4/11/2024
Clarity Group expands and relocate Amherst office. Amherst, NY—Clarity Group owners Sally Stier, Lisa Giancarlo, and Karen Olson Emily will join Amherst Chamber of Commerce President/CEO A.J. Baynes at their new location, 3140 Sheridan Drive, Amherst, NY 14226, at the corner of Sheridan and Alberta, on Thursday, April 11, at 4:00 p.m. to cut the ribbon on this new location! "Since 2017, Clarity Group has grown to five offices in our area, and we are thrilled they are expanding in Amherst," said A.J.
Leap of Kindness Day 2/29/2024
February 29, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Amherst Chamber of Commerce400 Essjay Rd Suite 150Williamsville, NY 14221Contact: Christine LangenfeldPhone: 716-250-4206Email: media@amherst.org Amherst Chamber of Commerce participates in Leap of Kindness Day 2024 Global initiative encourages all to do something kind with their bonus day Amherst, N.Y. –2024 is a Leap Year, and this means we get one extra day, today, Thursday, February 29, 2024 - Leap of Kindness Day. Leap of Kindness Day aims to inspire
Amherst Chamber Annual Meeting 2/2/2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 1, 2024 MEDIA CONTACTChristine LangenfeldDirector of Operations Office: (716) 632.6905Cell: (716) 868.6403 media@amherst.org AMHERST CHAMBER ANNUAL MEETING AND STATE OF THE TOWN ADDRESSThe Chamber will unveil its Public Policy / Economic Development AgendaAMHERST, NY: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2024, AT JAZZBOLINE ON THE REIKART HOUSE CAMPUS, THE AMHERST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Q Seafood Boil & Hotpot is NOT your traditional Hotpot
AMHERST, NY – Amherst Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, A.J. Baynes, joins Chamber member and partners, Delong Zhong and Leo Haung along with the community at 12:30pm on Sunday, December 17th at 3300 Sheridan Drive, Amherst, NY 14226. “This seafood boil and hotpot is not your traditional hotpot,” said A.J. Baynes, President & CEO of the Amherst Chamber of Commerce. “The Q offers a vast variety of options that you select for the hotpot, however, the chefs cook it for you versus the self-cooking
Ribbon Cutting: Frosini Transformative Coaching
Frosini Transformative Coaching Celebrates Launch Holistic Wellness Business WILLIAMSVILLE, NY – Amherst Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, A.J. Baynes, joins Chamber member and owner Dr. Maria Louise Frosini along with the community at 4:00pm on Thursday, December 14th at 5500 Main Street, Suite 305, Williamsville, NY 14221. "Today marks an exciting moment as we announce the grand opening of Frosini Transformative Coaching, a business venture led by the esteemed Dr. Maria Louise Frosini,"” said
News Release: The Event 10/23/2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 23, 2023 AMHERST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RECORD SETTING NIGHT: THE EVENT 2023 – CELEBRATING BUSINESS EXCELLENCE The Amherst Chamber of Commerce honors six award recipients who have excelled through
Amherst Chamber Business of the Year Event
Amherst Chamber of CommerceMEDIA CONTACTMaureen GirvenMember Services Manager Office: (716) 632.6905Cell: (716) 868.6403marketing@amherst.org Amherst Chamber Business of the Year EventOver 500 community leaders and elected officials scheduled to attend AMHERST, NY – Amherst Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, A.J. Baynes, will welcome a record-setting turnout when the Chamber honors five businesses, and one woman ofdistinction at the Chamber’s marquee event, THE EVENT 2022, Monday, October 24
AMHERST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WELCOMES BACK THE EVENT 2021
The Amherst Chamber of Commerce to celebrate FIVE Businesses and a woman of distinction that excelled through the pandemic.CLARENCE, NY – Amherst Chamber of Commerce President/CEO A.J. Baynes joins Chamber members and local leaders MONDAY, OCTOBER 25TH at SALVATORE’S ITALIAN GARDEN 6461 TRANSIT ROAD DEPEW, NY 14043 to recognize several business award winners starting at 5:30pm, awards presented at 6:15PM. “After our “pause” in 2020, it is exciting to be back in person for our biggest event of the year,”
News Release: 8/24/2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The first truly eco-friendly junk removal service, The Junkluggers, is Now Open and Serving the Northtowns and the Greater Buffalo area!Williamsville, New York. (August 24, 2021) – The Junkluggers is rapidly growing throughout the United States and is proud to now service residential customers and businesses in the Buffalo area, with a special focus on the Northtowns!The fast-growing eco-friendly junk removal company is on a mission to make Buffalo a little greener and eliminate 100%
Amherst Chamber of Commerce calls for a permanent updating of State Liquor Authority Laws
Allow for “Alcohol-to-go” purchases to become a permanent fixture AMHERST, NY – Amherst Chamber of Commerce President/CEO A.J. Baynes joins Chamber member and restauranteur Ellie Grenauer agreeing with the New York State Restaurant Association's call for making a permanent change to the SLA Law allow restaurants the ability to provide alcohol sales with takeout or delivery. "While the pandemic was crippling to businesses across the globe, restaurants paid a very steep price with the shutdown," said
Buffalo’s First Woodshop, Retail Store & DIY Class Center to Open 5/28/2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Seven One Six Wood Design LLCScott Erikson716-217-4498716-343-0950 (cell)www.sevenonesixwooddesign.comsevenonesixwooddesign@gmail.com Buffalo’s First Woodshop, Retail Store & DIY Class Center to OpenSeven One Six Wood Design expands to its first commercial location, in Williamsville Williamsville, NY: On Friday, May 28th 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
Spruce on Main Ribbon Cutting: 4/29/2021
GRAND OPENING:Spruce on Main takes over formerEverything Elmwood Amherst location Spruce on Main collection of modern yet classic home décor, accessories & giftsAMHERST, NY – Amherst Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, A.J. Baynes, joins Chamber member and owner Krista Sobon in announcing the Grand Opening of Spruce on Main, 11am on Thursday, April 29th at 4446 Main Street in Snyder, NY. Spruce on Main quickly became a reality for Snyder resident Krista Sobon. While taking walks with her daughters
LOCAL RESTAURANT OWNER SAYS #SHUCKTHEPANDEMIC AND OPENS THIRD SEAFOOD VENTURE
AMHERST, NY –Amherst Chamber of Commerce President/CEO A.J. Baynes joins Chamber member and local restaurant owner Michael Tobin in announcing the Grand Opening of Shuck Shack, the third seafood venture for Tobin on Saturday, July 4 at 301 Ohio Street in Buffalo. The New England inspired seafood trailer will officially open to the public at 3 p.m., featuring “ocean to table” oysters that come directly from an oyster bay farm in Massachusetts that feeds directly into the Atlantic. “It is exciting to
AMHERST CHAMBER OFFERING GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT DURING PHASE THREE REOPENING
AMHERST, NY – Amherst Chamber of Commerce President/CEO A.J. Baynes says businesses across the region are slowly getting back to work as WNY progresses through the phases of reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic. Phase Three that begins today includes the reopening of indoor restaurant dining at 50% capacity and personal care businesses and services, such as massage therapy, spas, nail salons, UV and non-UV tanning and waxing. “Small businesses have been hit the hardest during this pandemic,”
AMHERST CHAMBER TEAMS UP WITH SPECTRUM REACH ON REOPENING PSA
AMHERST, NY – Amherst Chamber of Commerce President/CEO A.J. Baynes announces the release of a Public Service Announcement on the reopening of the Western New York region during the COVID-19 pandemic. The thirty-second video produced by Spectrum Reach features local businesses, including Fresh Catch Poke, Lloyd Taco Factory and Woodhouse Day Spa located on Main Street in Williamsville. The focus of the PSA is to encourage residents to continue supporting our businesses hit hard by the shutdown in
BOULEVARD MALL REVAMP, NEW ADDITION TO AMHERST CENTRAL PARK AND ''MIOVISION'' TO EASE TRAFFIC TOP ISSUES IN STATE OF THE TOWN AT AMHERST CHAMBER LUNCHEON
AMHERST, NY –Amherst Chamber of Commerce President/CEO A.J. Baynes announces the Chamber’s Annual Luncheon will be held on Friday, January 10th at Buffalo Marriott Niagara where Amherst Supervisor Brian Kulpa will outline his ambitious agenda to reinvent the town for future generations. “We are on the cusp of a brighter tomorrow in the Town of Amherst and beyond,” says Baynes. “Economic development projects are starting to take shape, and we are impressed with the supervisor’s plans to add greenspace,
SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED TO YOUNG PROFESSIONALS LOOKING TO BE FUTURE LEADERS
AMHERST, NY – Amherst Chamber of Commerce President/CEO A.J. Baynes announces that two Chamber members are sponsoring scholarships that will allow young professionals to enroll free of charge in the Amherst Chamber of Commerce’s Emerging Business Leaders 2020 Leadership Program. Bryant and Stratton College and Bonefish Grill have agreed to cover the tuition cost of the program, recognizing the value of nurturing our next generation of leaders and promoting programs that assist this demographic in
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
COMPANY BEHIND ‘BUFFALO’S WARMEST COLD CITY’ TRIP, STANDOUT AT BROADWAY MARKET AND POKE RESTAURANT AMONG THOSE HONORED AT CHAMBER SMALL BUSINESS LUNCHEON
AMHERST, NY – Amherst Chamber of Commerce President/CEO A. J. Baynes announces that six local small businesses are being honored at the Chamber’s annual Small Business Showcase and Awards Luncheon sponsored by KeyBank. “Congratulations to our local small business award winners on their success,” says Baynes. “We understand the hard work and sacrifice it takes to make your dream a reality.” Here are this year’s honorees: Oxford Pennant: Small Business of the Year The Buffalo store that designs and
