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
BLISS CONSTRUCTION OFFICIALLY OPENS FAYEBROOKE ON YOUNGS
Amherst Chamber of CommerceMEDIA CONTACTMaureen GirvenMember Services Manager Office: (716) 632.6905Cell: (716) 868.6403marketing@amherst.org BLISS CONSTRUCTION OFFICIALLY OPENS FAYEBROOKE ON YOUNGSAMHERST, NY – Amherst Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, A.J. Baynes, joins Chamber member and owner Paul Bliss of Bliss Construction along with New York State Assemblymember, Karen McMahon to celebrate the opening of Fayebrooke on Youngs located at 1055 Youngs Road Williamsville, NY 14221, 5pm on
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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
AMHERST CHAMBER SMALL BUSINESS AWARD WINNERS
AMHERST CHAMBER SMALL BUSINESS AWARD WINNERS Award winners spanning across the Western New York Region CLARENCE, NY: July 14, 2022, TODAY AT SAMUEL’S GRANDE MANOR, THE AMHERST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WILL HOST THEIR SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS LUNCHEON AND SHOWCASE, WITH OVER 400 PEOPLE ATTENDING, 50 SHOWCASE TABLES AND STATE AND LOCAL ELECTED LEADERS INCLUDING NYS SENATORS EDWARD RATH AND SEAN RYAN, NYS ASSEMBLYWOMAN KAREN MCMAHON, AND AMHERST TOWN SUPERVISOR BRIAN KULPA. “This luncheon is one of our
THE COPPOLA FIRM SETS DOWN ROOTS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 23, 2022Amherst Chamber of CommerceMEDIA CONTACTMaureen GirvenMember Services Manager Office: (716) 632.6905Cell: (716) 868.6403media@amherst.org THE COPPOLA FIRM SETS DOWN ROOTSOne of the largest WNY Women-Owned Law firm continues to grow (Buffalo, NY) June 22, 2022 The Coppola Firm, which dates its roots back to 2015, has undergone tremendous growth in less than seven years. Despite the pandemic, The Coppola Firm continued to flourish, putting its clients’ needs first. Its
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,”
GRAND OPENING: Senior Advocate Services opens their newest location in Amherst
Senior Advocate Services to continue with the tradition of aiding and assisting Seniors. AMHERST, NY –Amherst Chamber of Commerce President/CEO A.J. Baynes joins Chamber member and local owner Patricia Mascaro in announcing the Grand Opening of Senior Advocate Services at 5pm on Thursday, October 14 at 2185 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Amherst, NY 14228 “It is wonderful to welcome this service to Amherst, especially at this time,” said Baynes. “With nearly 20% of the population in Erie County over the age
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
