HORIZON CORPORATIONS ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT OF ANNE CONSTANTINO, PRESIDENT AND CEO, AFTER 37 YEARS
HORIZON CORPORATIONS ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT OF ANNE CONSTANTINO, PRESIDENT AND CEO, AFTER 37 YEARS WITH ORGANIZATION Buffalo, NY(January17th 2023) –TodayHorizon announced the retirement ofAnne Constantinowho has served as President and CEO since 1994 with a remarkable 37 years of service at the organization. Anne will step down in June 2023. Anne’s contributions throughout her career have impacted countless patients and community members locally, statewide, and on a national level. When Horizon’s first
Buffalo Rehab Group to Host 2023 YMCA Wellness Series: Back to Basics
Buffalo Rehab Group to Host 2023 YMCA Wellness Series: Back to BasicsReset Your Routine with Exercises & Stretches Designed to Make 2023 Your Year! BUFFALO, N.Y. – For nearly 10 years, Buffalo Rehab Group has co-hosted the YMCA Wellness Series to help community members overcome obstacles and improve their health and wellness. This year’s “Back to Basics” program will focus on moving past limitations and building a routine that lasts. Classes will be offered virtually at 7:00 p.m. EST from January
Anne McCaffrey is Next CEO at People Inc.
Hospital CEO to Lead Area’s Largest Non-Profit Human Services Agency The Board of Directors of People Inc. today named Anne McCaffrey as its new CEO. McCaffrey, currently the President and CEO of Eastern Niagara Hospital, will replace Rhonda Frederick, who is retiring in April after a 43-year career at the agency. McCaffrey was chosen after an extensive national search that began shortly after the August 2022 announcement of Frederick’s retirement, said JoAnne Hudecki, chairperson of the People Inc.
RETAIL ENERGY PROVIDER MARATHON ENERGY ANNOUNCES REBRAND, CHANGES COMPANY NAME TO ENERGO!
Retail Energy Provider Marathon Energy Announces Rebrand, Changes Company Name to Energo! Woodside, NY (January 4, 2023) - Marathon Energy, a full-service independent retail energy provider based in Woodside, New York, announced today it is changing its company name to Energo and unveiled a new logo. This change is in response to its accelerated growth, and only impacts the company name and logo. There is no change in ownership and in no way impacts or changes customer accounts. “For us, “Energo”
Tompkins Insurance Ranked Among Top 50 Personal Insurance Agencies in the Nation
For Immediate Release: January 4, 2023 For More Information, Contact: Kim Bellavia (585) 368-7555 kbellavia@tompkinsfinancial.com Tompkins Insurance Ranked Among Top 50 Personal Insurance Agencies in the Nation BATAVIA – Tompkins Insurance Agencies has again been named among the Top 50 Personal Insurance Agencies in the nation by Insurance Journal. This is Tompkins Insurance Agencies’ third consecutive appearance on Insurance Journal’s top 50 list, with a 2022 ranking of 45. Agencies included
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OWM INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS ACQUIRES HISTORIC MILLIONAIRE’S ROW MANSION TO EXPAND WELLNESS CENTER
For Immediate Release OWM INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS ACQUIRES HISTORIC MILLIONAIRE’S ROW MANSION TO EXPAND WELLNESS CENTER Buffalo, NY. December 15, 2022. Dr. Leonard Kaplan, President of OWM paid $1.5 million for the property at 891 Delaware Avenue, which includes a 13,000-square-foot mansion and a nearly 6,000-square-foot carriage house. Plans call for redeveloping the site to house OWM Integrative Wellness, which focuses on preventive medicine and wellness. Renovation is expected to be completed in
TOMPKINS COMMUNITY BANK CELEBRATES BANKSGIVING WITH DONATIONS TO SEVERAL LOCAL NONPROFITS
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: December 6, 2022 For More Information, Contact: Abby Peterson Vice President, Marketing Communications Manager Phone: (607) 274-2052, ext. 19152 apeterson@tompkinsfinancial.com TOMPKINS COMMUNITY BANK CELEBRATES “BANKSGIVING” WITH DONATIONS TO SEVERAL LOCAL NONPROFITS ROCHESTER, NY, December 6, 2022 – In its ongoing dedication to bettering the communities it serves, this Thanksgiving Tompkins Community Bank gifted a total of $15,000 to local nonprofits
TOMPKINS FINANCIAL ADVISORS WELCOMES MARGARET BROWN AS WEALTH ADVISOR
For Immediate Release: November 8, 2022 For More Information, Contact: Abby Peterson Vice President & Marketing Communications Manager Phone: (607) 274-2052, ext. 19152 apeterson@tompkinsfinancial.com TOMPKINS FINANCIAL ADVISORS WELCOMES MARGARET BROWN AS WEALTH ADVISOR Rochester, NY, November 8, 2022 – Tompkins Financial Advisors in Western New York, based in Rochester, has added Batavia native Margaret Brown as a wealth advisor. In this post, Brown is responsible for building and maintaining
FRED ASTAIRE DANCE STUDIOS - BUFFALO ANNOUNCES SUCCESS AT CHAMPIONSHIP DANCE COMPETITION
For Immediate ReleaseContact: Leanne Ricchiuti, for Fred Astaire Dance Studios - Buffalo, 518-222-8073 November 7, 2022 PRESS RELEASE Fred Astaire Dance Studios - Buffalo Announces Success at Championship Dance Competition (Buffalo, N.Y.) – Fred Astaire Dance Studios (FADS) in Buffalo wants to congratulate Tom and Kris DiScipio who participated in the 2022 Northeast Dancesport Championship event in October. The competition took place at the Hanover Marriott in Whippany, N.J. All Fred Astaire
TOMPKINS INSURANCE DESIGNATED A “BEST PRACTICES” AGENCY FOR FOURTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR
For immediate release: November 3, 2022 Contact: Kim Bellavia (585) 368-7555 kbellavia@tompkinsfinancial.com Tompkins Insurance Designated a “Best Practices” Agency for Fourth Consecutive Year Study Recognizes Insurance Industry Leaders Demonstrating Financial Stability and Operational Excellence BATAVIA – Tompkins Insurance Agencies has once again been designated a “Best Practices” Agency, recognizing it as part of an elite group of independent insurance agencies across the United States. The
TOMPKINS COMMUNITY BANK EXPANDS ACCESS TO BANKING, LAUNCHES NO OVERDRAFT ACCOUNT
For Immediate Release: October 17, 2022 For More Information, Contact:Abby Peterson Vice President, Marketing Communications Manager Phone: (607) 274-2052, ext. 19152 apeterson@tompkinsfinancial.com TOMPKINS COMMUNITY BANK EXPANDS ACCESS TO BANKING, LAUNCHES NO OVERDRAFT ACCOUNT Bank’s New Smart Spend Checking Product Provides Banking without Overdraft Fees ROCHESTER, NEW YORK (October 17, 2022) – Following the kickoff of National Financial Planning Month on October 1, Tompkins
COMING OUT ON TOP: BUSINESS INSURANCE NAMES TOMPKINS INSURANCE AGENCIES ONE OF LARGEST U.S. BROKERS
For Immediate Release For More Information, Contact: Kim Bellavia (585) 368-7555 kbellavia@tompkinsfinancial.com Coming Out on Top: Business Insurance Names Tompkins Insurance Agencies One of Largest U.S. Brokers Firm Among 100 Biggest Nationally; Bank-Based Parent Company Ranked 16th Largest by Brokerage Fee Income BATAVIA, NY – September 22, 2022 -- Solidifying its position as an industry leader, and for the 9th consecutive year, industry publication Business Insurance has named Tompkins
BUFFALO REHAB GROUP LAUNCHES 2ND NEW STATE OF THE ART CLINIC IN 2022
Buffalo Rehab Group Launches 2nd Brand New, State-of-the-Art Clinic in 2022Continued Expansion Marks Response to Rising Demand for Physical & Occupational Therapy in Western New York BUFFALO, N.Y. – As part of Buffalo Rehab Group’s (BRG) commitment to patient care and accessibility, the physical and occupational therapy provider announced the addition of a second Tonawanda location at 2963 Sheridan Drive – the three-way corner adjoining Eggert Road and Niagara Falls Boulevard. The newest clinic
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EXCELSIOR ORTHOPAEDICS OPENS PODIATRY OFFICE IN AMHERST
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Erica Brecher, Marketing Coordinatorebrecher@excelsiorortho.com(201) 400-8043 September 13, 2022 Excelsior Orthopaedics opens podiatry office in AmherstNew clinical office offers spacious, intimate setting for foot care patientsAMHERST, N.Y. - As the demand for orthopaedic care grows, so too does Excelsior Orthopaedics. This summer, Excelsior Orthopaedics opened Excelsior Orthopaedics Podiatry – our first stand-alone podiatry location in Western New York.The new office at
BUFFALO WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S IS SET FOR SEPTEMBER 24
BUFFALO WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S IS SET FOR SEPTEMBER 24 Local residents and businesses are invited to join world’s largest event dedicated to Alzheimer’s care, support and research The Alzheimer’s Association, Western New York Chapter, is inviting Buffalo and Erie County residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® on September 24 at Buffalo’s Outer Harbor. The Walk will begin at 11 a.m., with check-in beginning at 9:30 a.m. On
TOMPKINS APPOINTS ADAM P. KRICK TO DIRECTOR OF ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT
For Immediate Release: August 1, 2022 For More Information, Contact: James McKenna Assistant Vice President, Communications Phone: (845) 278-1041, ext. 39041 JPMcKenna@tompkinsfinancial.com TOMPKINS APPOINTS ADAM P. KRICK TO DIRECTOR OF ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT ROCHESTER, NY (August 1, 2022) – Enhancing its enterprise risk management (ERM) abilities, Tompkins Community Bank announced this week that Adam P. Krick has been appointed to director of enterprise risk management. In his new role,
CONCEPT CONSTRUCTION TO BUILD BUFFALO REHAB GROUP’S NEWEST LOCATION
March 3, 2022– Tonawanda, NY. National developer hires Concept Constructionas their General Contractor for a new, build-to-suit, ground-up facility. Buffalo Rehab Group, a leader in Physical & Occupational Therapy services, will soon occupy the space, welcoming patients to their newest and 13th location, at 2965 Sheridan Drive. The company remains committed to providing an extraordinary experience with exceptional results as they continue to expand services area wide. “The building owner needed to
TOMPKINS APPOINTS LESLIE NORMAN TO MANAGER, CUSTOMER CARE CENTER
BATAVIA, NY, March 7, 2022 – Tompkins announced the promotion of Leslie Norman, of Leicester, NY, to manager of its Customer Care Center in Batavia, NY. Norman has been with Tompkins since 2016, most recently serving as customer care center operations officer. In her new role, Norman is responsible for providing effective leadership and as well as professionally managing operations at the Customer Care Center to ensure efficient and successful customer experiences. “Leslie’s leadership, experience and
RACHELS HIRES CONCEPT CONSTRUCTION TO BUILD NORTH BUFFALO LOCATION
RACHELS HIRES CONCEPT CONSTRUCTION TO BUILD NORTH BUFFALO LOCATION February 16, 2022 – North Buffalo, NY. – Fresh, organic, high-quality ingredients are on the menu for customers who value health, convince and simplicity. Rachels Mediterranean Grill co-founders Joe and G Khoury have made serving healthy choices the foundation for their business success. Their newest restaurant, now under construction, is located at 2350 Delaware Ave. at Hertel. Rachel’s has again teamed up with Concept Construction Corp
ERIE COUNTY SMALL BUSINESS WORKING CAPITAL GRANT PROGRAM AIDS SMALL BUSINESSES
Maximum assistance available to small business owners up to $10,000; funding available to businesses with five employees or fewer ERIE COUNTY, NY— The Erie County Department of Environment and Planning (“ECDEP”), in conjunction with the Erie County Business Task Force, continues to boost small business in Erie County with the Small Business Working Capital Grant Program, providing microenterprises with five employees or fewer up to $10,000 in grant funds to assist business in recovery. The Erie County
Kenmore Mercy to launch COVID support group in October
For Immediate Release: September 28, 2021Kenmore Mercy to launch COVID support group in OctoberA post-COVID support group is launching at Kenmore Mercy Hospital to help virus survivors, loved ones, and care providers cope with a variety of issues and connect with others through their similar journeys. The Catholic Health facility, which has treated thousands of COVID patients over the last year and a half, will offer the free, virtual support group meetings monthly, beginning Thursday, October 21, from 4 –
Rachel's Mediterranean 7/20/2021
Rachel’s Mediterranean Grill -- ANOTHER ONE?! EAST AMHERST, New York - Rachel’s Mediterranean Grill will be opening its thirteenth location on Thursday, July 29th, 2021. The public is invited to celebrate the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a Josh Allen Wyoming jersey giveaway. The event is located at 8250 Transit Road, on the corner of Maple and Transit in the Eastview Plaza in front of HomeGoods and Lowes. We will begin the day with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that will take place at 10:30
Tompkins Financial Advisors: Lifetime Achievement
Anthony L. Gugino, CFP®, of Tompkins Financial Advisors, Wins Lifetime Achievement Award PITTSFORD, NY - In recognition of his ongoing leadership and mentorship, Pittsford, NY resident Anthony, L. Gugino, CFP® has earned the Rochester Business Journal’s prestigious Financial Leaders Lifetime Achievement Award. Gugino serves as an executive vice president and wealth advisor at Tompkins Financial Advisors, where he has worked for the past 34 years, and works with countless clients in the greater
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
SELFIE WRLD GRAND OPENING 5/7/2021
GRAND OPENING: Selfie WRLD to fill Vacancy in the Boulevard MallPRIVATE EVENT @ Selfie WRLD, A Do-It Yourself Photography Studio with a variety of backdrops AMHERST, NY – Amherst Chamber of Commerce President/CEO A.J. Baynes joins Chamber member and owners Kelly Burke and Jennifer Lynch in announcing an “invite only” Grand Opening of Selfie WRLD at 1:30pm on Friday May 7, located at the Boulevard Mall 730 Alberta Drive, Amherst NY. “I am encouraged and inspired by Kelly and Jennifer, even during a
Catholic Health Hospitals Earn Area’s Best Leapfrog Safety Grades “A”gain
Kenmore Mercy and Mount St. Mary’s Hospitals achieve region’s only “A” Grades Catholic Health has again earned the Buffalo/Niagara region’s highest cumulative overall score in The Leapfrog Group’s spring 2021 Hospital Safety Grade Report and the only “A” Safety Grades in Erie and Niagara counties. In addition, both Kenmore Mercy and Mount St. Mary’s hospitals earned two of the sixteen “A” Safety Grades that were given in all of New York State. This cycle marks Kenmore Mercy’s fifteenth consecutive “A”
Hull House ''Meet Our Past'' 6/6/2021
“Meet Our Past” - A Walk Through History on June 6thHear the Compelling Stories Of Those Who Helped Shape Western New York at Hull Family Home & Farmstead Lancaster, NY – On Sunday, June 6, the public will have the opportunity to meet and hear the compelling stories of people who had an impact on the development of Western New York and helped shape its history, as they are led through a series of informative, fact-based indoor and outdoor scenes during the Hull Family Home & Farmstead’s “Meet Our Past”
CONCEPT CONSTRUCTION BEGINS WORK ON “HISTORIC PRESERVATION/ADAPTIVE RE-USE” MAKE-OVER
1900’S TURN OF THE CENTURY BUILDING REPURPOSED INTO CITY LIVING APTS. April 1, 2021– Buffalo, NY. Interior reconstruction, renovations and building upgrades are well underway at 270 Michigan Avenue, a property that was historically home to the Buffalo Envelope Company. The project’s general contractor, Concept Construction Corp was selected as the Construction Manager by Ellicott Development Co. to oversee the work. Plans call for renovations to the interior of the building into a mix of
Rachel’s Mediterranean Grill - New location opens 3/15/21
Contact: Brandon Guzda FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ph: (716) 239-2235 March 11, 2021 Email: brandon@rachelsgrill.com www.rachelsgrill.com Rachel’s Mediterranean Grill - New location opens Monday! GETZVILLE, New York - Getzville, get ready for your Rachel's Grand Opening in Crosspoint Business Park. It'll be the first building facing North French, near Millersport Highway. Rachel's Mediterranean Grill is extending an invite to the public on Monday, March
CONCEPT CONSTRUCTION/UPD: 3/1/2021
CONCEPT CONSTRUCTION COMPLETES BUILD-OUT UNIVERSITY PEDIATRICS DENTAL ASSOCIATES January 23, 2021– Buffalo, NY. UPD University Pediatrics Dental Associates is open for business. Concept Construction Corp. was selected as Construction Manager to oversee the build-out of their newest facility. At 33,000 sq. ft., it is largest pediatric dental center in WNY. Located at 1091 Main St. Buffalo, the facility has 33 custom chairs, 11 procedural rooms and 6 recovery suites. Medical staff have access to
CONCEPT CONSTRUCTION/CITY MATTRESS: 3/1/2021
February 2021 – Concept Construction begins demolition of former Pier One Imports in Henrietta, NY. City Mattress continues to expand it’s local retail presence. Located at 300 Hyland Dr. Henrietta, NY, the 10,800 sq. ft. conversion is well underway. An exterior make-over is planned with a completely re-configured interior. Upgrades include new walls, flooring, ceiling, upgraded lighting and a brand new décor. Concept Construction’s Vice President of Business Development Vince Ricotta said: Referral
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
JADA BLITZ FITNESS HOLDS GRAND OPENING
AMHERST-Jada Blitz Fitness, owned by Buffalo couple Justin and Ashley Draper, is hosting a Grand Opening celebration in its newly expanded space on Saturday, February 1 starting at 8 a.m. A Ribbon Cutting ceremony takes place at 11 a.m.The new location at 4687 Transit Rd. features 30,000 square feet of carefully curated areas. The expansive lobby features a shake bar, supplement and apparel shop, physical therapy room and a full café featuring Balanced Body Foods, the meal prep company also owned by the
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,
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
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
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
