Mon, Apr 11th 2011 01:20 pm
The Better Business Bureau has issued an advisory to consumers regarding unwanted text messages, scams and identity theft threats.
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Sat, Apr 9th 2011 12:05 am
The Wheatfield Economic Development Committee will hold its inaugural Speaker Series Lecture on Small Business Tax Issues on Saturday, April 9.
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Fri, Apr 8th 2011 11:55 pm
Direct Air, the first low-cost airline to offer flights out of Niagara Falls International Airport, announced two more destinations on Thursday, April 7, this time the airport's first ever international non-stop service to San Juan, Puerto Rico, and to Nassau, Bahamas.
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Wed, Apr 6th 2011 12:10 pm
The Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce and the Niagara County Industrial Development Agency, along with various elected officials in Niagara County - including State Sen. George D. Maziarz - have submitted letters to Lt. Gov. Robert Duffy urging him to appoint Samuel M. Ferraro to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's Western New York Regional Economic Development Council. Ferraro is commissioner of the Niagara County Department of Economic Development and executive director of the NCIDA.
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Fri, Apr 1st 2011 09:45 pm
This is the third year that Orleans/Niagara BOCES has run its job-coaching program. The program is the result of collaborative planning and is part of the transition services that are offered by the special education department at BOCES.
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Fri, Apr 1st 2011 09:30 pm
The grand opening of Monkey'N Around Music & More, a new children's music and creative arts studio in the Town of Niagara, will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 2.
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Mon, Mar 28th 2011 11:30 am
The new head of Niagara County's Employment and Training Department has set helping local businesses find quality employees as his agency's top goal, announcing an April job fair that will bring prospective employees together with employers seeking workers.
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Sat, Mar 26th 2011 09:05 am
Sharpe Benefits & Investments is proud to announce a new location in the Village of Lewiston, at 425 Ridge St.
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Sat, Mar 26th 2011 05:00 am
Anthony DiMino cut the ribbon Monday morning for the grand opening of Tops Xpress at 845 Cayuga St., in the Village of Lewiston. In attendance was DiMino's family, as well as Lewiston officials. Mayor Terry Collesano, government leaders and members of the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce were present as DiMino announced the opening of the fuel and convenience station.
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Sat, Mar 26th 2011 05:00 am
Sen. George Maziarz, R-C-Newfane, announced early this week that Anthony P. Girasole, a principal with Brisbane Consulting Group in Buffalo, has been chosen to serve on the New York State Board of Real Estate Appraisal. This panel oversees the activities of all real estate appraisers across the state, setting policy, monitoring Department of State appraisal activities, reviewing licensing applications, and adjudicating complaints.
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Mon, Mar 21st 2011 02:55 pm
Tops Xpress officially opened Monday morning in the Village of Lewiston.
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Mon, Mar 14th 2011 01:00 pm
Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara will hold open interviews next week for available employment situations working with individuals with developmental disabilities at locations throughout Niagara County.
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Mon, Mar 14th 2011 01:00 pm
Scott Bieler, president of West Herr Automotive Group, was the guest speaker at the Niagara University Family Business Center's March breakfast meeting. He spoke on his company's culture and strategic growth, sharing its leadership philosophy and several operating practices.
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Mon, Mar 14th 2011 12:30 pm
For each of the last four Valentine's Days, Dr. Stuart J. Weinstein has presented a check for several thousand dollars to the Family Support Center at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station. Weinstein's philanthropic endeavor, known as "Operation Whiter Brighter," typically donates proceeds from his dental office's professional tooth-whitening procedures that take place during January to help local servicemen and women and their families.
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Fri, Mar 11th 2011 04:00 pm
The election of the 2011 Wheatfield Business Association's officers and board members was held at the annual Christmas/Holiday party on Dec. 13 at the Meeting Place in Bergholz. The newly elected Wheatfield Business Association 2011 officers and board members were sworn into office by Wheatfield Supervisor Robert Cliffe at the Feb. 17 meeting held in the Wheatfield Community/Senior Center.
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Fri, Mar 4th 2011 04:05 pm
The Niagara County Community College Small Business Development Center and Cornerstone Community Credit Union are sponsoring free business workshops geared toward working individuals to enhance their business operations.
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Fri, Mar 4th 2011 01:00 pm
Winners of the 2011 Business of the Year and Business Person of the Year were among the many entities celebrated by the Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce during its 2011 "Chamber Honors" dinner on Saturday, Feb. 26, at the Seneca Niagara Hotel & Casino.
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Fri, Feb 25th 2011 04:10 pm
Winners of the 2011 Business of the Year and Business Person of the Year will be among the many achievements celebrated by the Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce during its "Chamber Honors" annual dinner, Saturday evening, Feb. 26, at the Seneca Niagara Hotel & Casino.
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Fri, Feb 25th 2011 03:45 pm
E. Alice Miranda was installed by U.S. Rep. Brian Higgins as the 2011 president of the Buffalo Niagara Association of Realtors at their annual installation dinner earlier this month.
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Fri, Feb 25th 2011 03:35 pm
The WNY Chamber Alliance, an organization of 27 local chambers of commerce working together to represent and promote the interests of their chambers and the business community of Western New York State, will hold a legislative forum on Friday, March 11, from 7:30 until 9:30 a.m. at Michael's Banquet Facility, 4885 Southwestern Blvd., Hamburg.
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Mon, Feb 21st 2011 12:50 pm
The Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce announces Lt. Gov. Robert Duffy as the keynote speaker for the annual "Chamber Honors" dinner. Duffy's speech is expected to address the New York state budget issues and economic development opportunities.
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Sat, Feb 19th 2011 09:00 am
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce hosted a "Business Blender" Thursday night at Tin Pan Alley in Lewiston.
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Wed, Feb 16th 2011 10:35 am
The chairman of the Niagara County Legislature's Economic Development Committee was among the spectators at his own annual economic address this year.
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Tue, Feb 15th 2011 06:10 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-138th District, is urging Gov. Andrew Cuomo to appoint a Niagara County resident to the New York Power Authority's board of trustees in order to fill one of its vacancies. There is currently no representative from the Western New York region on the seven-member board.
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Tue, Feb 15th 2011 05:45 pm
The third annual Buffalo Niagara Green Expo will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at the Walden Galleria Mall in Cheektowaga.
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Sat, Feb 12th 2011 02:05 pm
At a recent board of directors meeting, The Niagara Arts and Cultural Center held its installation of officers 2011. Past-President Hal Faba was present to administer the oath of office to the new officers and board members.
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Thu, Feb 10th 2011 05:00 pm
The community is invited to a grand opening of the Niagara Hospice Resource Center in Lockport at noon Friday, Feb. 11.
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Wed, Feb 9th 2011 11:05 am
The Niagara County Industrial Development Agency board of directors today approved a modification to AES Eastern Energy's current payment in lieu of tax, or PILOT. The modification was approved to provide stability to the largest taxpayer in Niagara County, which is experiencing difficult economic times in the energy industry.
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Tue, Feb 8th 2011 03:50 pm
Are you interested in a career in real estate? The Buffalo Niagara Association of Realtors (BNAR) is offering the 75-hour salesperson's qualifying course at the BNAR headquarters on John James Audubon Parkway in Amherst.
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Mon, Feb 7th 2011 01:30 pm
The Niagara Tourism and Convention Corporation, the official tourism promotion agency for Niagara Falls and Niagara County, recently announced its board members and officers for 2011. They include:
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Mon, Feb 7th 2011 10:25 am
Looking for another option for your auto service needs? Coppins gift cards are now available for purchase.
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Sat, Feb 5th 2011 04:00 pm
State Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-138th District, and State Sen. George Maziarz, R-C-62nd District, were among those on hand for the Jan. 29 grand opening ceremony of the Black Willow Winery. The family-owned-and-operated winery is located in the heart of the Niagara Wine Trail at 5565 West Lake Road in Burt.
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Thu, Feb 3rd 2011 05:45 pm
Niagara Falls International Airport's third low-cost airline, the Florida-based Spirit Airlines, sent its first planeload of Western New York and Canadian residents to Fort Lauderdale at 1:55 a.m., on Friday, Jan. 28.
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Thu, Feb 3rd 2011 05:00 pm
Horizon Health Services was recently named one of the 2011 Best Companies to Work for in New York.
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Wed, Feb 2nd 2011 02:00 pm
Don't catch a chill, chill out at the Aquarium of Niagara throughout February. It's time for the annual storytellers' visits, sponsored by Target.
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Tue, Feb 1st 2011 11:00 am
Niagara County Community College President James P. Klyczek announced Jan. 19 the selection of Cannon Design for architectural and engineering services for the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute and Hospitality and Tourism Center.
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Sat, Jan 29th 2011 02:00 pm
"Winter happens, and it happens a lot in this part," Barton Hill Hotel & Spa owner Diane Finkbeiner says. "Lewiston residents now have the advantage of 'Winter at the Waterfront.' "
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Tue, Jan 25th 2011 01:00 pm
Sales of native beadwork have been a tradition at the Niagara Falls State Park for more than 100 years. In honor of that history, applications for the annual lottery for Native American handicraft sales permits are now available at the Niagara Falls State Park administrative office in Prospect Park.
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Tue, Jan 25th 2011 01:00 pm
Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours has acquired the property located at 65 Center St., in the Village of Lewiston, from the successful bidder at the recent foreclosure auction.
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Sat, Jan 22nd 2011 03:00 pm
Wednesday evening was one of good times and celebration as the Lewiston Village Pub and Restaurant marked its third anniversary of operation on the Center Street strip.
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