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Our Mission |
We support our members, the greater business community and the community at large by providing valuable member benefits and services, building tourism and actively engaging in the economic revitalization of the Salamanca area.
President
Jayne Fenton
Red Garter Restaurant
Ann Smith
Hairmaxx
Treasurer William Krysick
Krysick & Co.
Secretary
Laura Dorfman
The Dudley Hotel
Jackie Bowen
Regional Representative
Thomas Brady
Brady & Swenson Matthew Bull
Salamanca IDA
Thomas Livak
Enchanted
Mountain Associates
Philip Moyer
Weast Insurance Agency
Gina Paradis
Seneca Nation Planning Dept.
Gus Tsivikis
Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel
Jennifer Widger
Bella Vita Properties, LLC
Susan Zaprowski
Hampshire Mills
The Board of Directors meet the third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm. Chamber members in good standing are always welcome to attend. Please RSVP in advance.
Kimberly LaMendola Driscoll
Programs & Business Advancement
Jenny Ingrao
Events Specialist |
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July 11 - Fancher Fire Community Appreciation Picnic, 2-5 pm, Dudley Hotel parking lot, 945-2002
July 11 - Kuk & Freddie, free Summer Concert Series, Jefferson Park, 6-8 pm
July 12 - Salamanca Historical Society and Museum Speaker Series, Asst Fire Chief Ed Fredrickson talking about the Fancher Fire, 6:30 pm, 945-2946
July 15 - Summer Fun Fest, 3-5 pm, front lawn of Community Action, Jefferson Street, face painting, games, arts & crafts, prizes, family fun, refreshments, 945-1041
July 16 - Randolph community Night at the Jamestown Jammers, gates open 6 pm, free tickets available at Randolph Municipal Bldg., www.randolphny.net for info
July 17-18 - Pow Wow, sponsored by Seneca Allegany Casino, Veterans Park, Salamanca, www.senecapowwow.org
July 17-18 - Americana Folk Art and Music Fair, Ellicottville, 699-5636
July 18 - Oliverio, free Summer Concert Series, Jefferson Park, 6-8 pm
July 24 - Randolph's town wide lawn sales, Shop Hop, Amish flea market, cruise night, free concert, www.randolphny.net for info
July 25 - The Dustmen, free Summer Concert Series, Jefferson Park, 6-8 pm
July 30-August 1 - Jazz Weekend, Ellicottville, 699-5636
August 1 - Art Cooney's Ragtime Band, free Summer Concert Series, Jefferson park, 6-8 pm
Farmers market sponsored by REAP, Tuesdays, 11-5, Jefferson Park
For more information or to have your event or activity placed on our calendar please contact:
Salamanca Area
Chamnber of Commerce
716-945-2034
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Advance tickets $22 | $27 at the gate
Stop at the Chamber office, purchase online,
or by phone with a credit card
Don't miss the 2nd Annual Allegany River Fest with a full line up of music and entertainment at Veteran's Park in Salamanca!
12 noon Vets Park open
12:00 - 8:00 pm Bobby K Entertainment - mechanical bull
rides and old-style sepia photo booth
1:00 - 2:30 pm The Bobby Hartle Band
2:45 - 3:15 pm Buffalo Creek Dancers
3:30 - 5:00 pm West of the Mark
5:15 - 5:45 pm Buffalo Creek Dancers
6:00 - 7:30 pm Native Son
7:45 - 8:15 pm Tom Bishop's Wild West Acts
8:30 - 10:00 pm Crazy White Boys tour featuring
Mark Wills and Josh Gracin
Bring a lawn chair but no coolers please!
Beer tent on the grounds
Vendors featuring western-style and
Native American foods and retail items
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 The Great Cardboard
Boat Regatta
July 10 | Front Avenue boat launch
9 am registration | 10 am contest starts
As part of the 2nd Annual River Fest activities we are again featuring the community's favorite family fun event: The Great Carboard Boat Regatta. The Allegany River will be the place for wet and zany fun as teams compete against each other around a course in handmade corrugated cardboard boats. We are hearing that there is a nice amount of friendly competition and team challenges being issued and this year's entries are sure to be even more creative than last year's. Who will float or who will sink? Head to the Front Avenue boat launch on July 10 to find out. No advance boat entry registration required. For boat building guidelines visit: Allegany River Fest: The Great Cardboard Boat regatta guidelines |
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Fancher Fire Firefighters & First Responders Appreciation Picnic
Sunday, July 11, 2-5 pm
Dudley Hotel parking lot
The entire community is invited to join in showing appreication and thanks to the firefighters and first responders that fought the historic Fancher fire on May 7. There will be free food and beverages, live music donated by Maybee Blues Band, fire truck display and rides, family activities, silent auction, and a community Thank You Book that you can add your own page or sign it when you get there. Volunteers and donations are appreciated. Donations can be made payable to First Responders Picnic, c/o Marily Harvey, Community Bank, 103 Main St., Salamanca, NY. This event sponsored by the grateful businesses and citizenof Salamanca and Cattaraugus County. Call 945-2002 for more details. |
Health Care Update Seminars
Presented in partnership with SACC and Manning & Napier Benefits
Free and Open to everyone!
The Salamanca Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Manning & Napier Benefits, is pleased to announce an educational Health Care Update seminar to give business owners crucial answers to a variety of common health insurance related questions and important information regarding the recent health care related current events. Seminar topics will include: - The new health care reform laws - what do they mean for your business?
- Affordable Care Act - do you qualify?
- High Deductible health Plans - how do they work?
- New group and voluntary insurance offerings from Manning & Napier Benefits
- Shop Salamanca -promote your business through Chamber's website
- Stimulus money - possible stimulus money available
These seminars are free and open to everyone regardless of Chamber membership. Drop in to any of these seminars: - Tuesday, July 27 & Wednesday, July 28
- Noon and 6 pm each day
- Myers Steakhouse and Inn | 460 Wildwood Avenue | Salamanca
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Thank You
River Fest Sponsors! We couldn't produce an event of this size without the support of our sponsors. Thank you to the following:
City of Salamanca; M&M Enterprises (Hotel Westgate & Smokeshops); Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel; Seneca Nation of Indians; The Martin Group; Advanced Production Group LLC; Cloud & Co.; Miller Lite; Red House Coffee & Tobacco; Salamanca Press; Salamanca Save a Lot; Seneca Gaming & Entertainment; Weast Insurance Agency LLC; Dr. Greenlawn/Custom Turf; Manning & Napier Benefits, LLC; MJ Enterprises; Ned Fenton Insurance Agency; Peters & Ploetz Attorneys; Seneca Nation of Indians Economic Development Corp.; Special E*fects; Absolute Care of Salamanca; Best Western Bradford Inn; Brady & Swenson; Community Bank NA; Elkdale Country Club, Inc.; Five Star Bank; HAIRMAXX; Hampshire Mills; Holiday Inn Express & Suites; Killbuck Outlet; Krysick & Co.; Mongillo Jewelers, Inc.; Myers Steakhouse & Inn; Oldshield Boys Deli/Central Perk 'n Deli; Palmer Rentals; Parkview Supermarket; Red Garter Restaurant; Salamanca Lumber Co., Inc.; VIP Gas; Brooks market; CCB; CCSE Federal Credit Union; Coach Inn Restaurant and Bar; Crane Truck & Auto; Creative Country Expressions; Crosby-O'Mann, Inc.; Domestic Energy Resources; Eddy's Restaurant; Ellicottville Kitchens; Ferguson Printing; Fuller's Financial Service; Gary C. Brown Insurance; Grand Center Station; Great Wall Chinese Restaurant; Haley's Auto Shop; New Beginnings; O'Laughlin Pontiac-Buick-Cadillac; O'Rourke & O'Rourke; Park Pharmacy; Plaza Restaurant; Salamanca Sales; Schubert Enterprises; The Clinton Restaurant; Thrush's Diner
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Summer Concert Series
in Jefferson Park
Free concets Sunday evenings 6-8 pm
This popular summer tradition continues and is one of the reasons why this community is a nice place to live. Stop by Jefferson Park on Sunday evenings and relax with your friends and neighbors while listening to a variety of musical groups. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and dress for the weather. The summer concert series is funded in part by a Community Arts Grant funded by the New York State Council and the Arts locally administered by the Cattaraugus County Arts Council.
Summer Concert Series schedule:
July 11 Kuk & Freddie July 18 Oliveria July 25 The Dustmen August 1 Art Cooney's Ragtime Band August 8 Coyote
August 15 Good Old Boys
August 22 Blue Mule
For more information or to let us know what performing groups you'd like to hear next year, contact Jenny Ingrao, Events Specialist at jenny@salamancachamber.org |
The Benefits of Chamber Membership
Membership in the Salamanca Chamber of Commerce remains one of the most affordable ways to promote your business, network with peer business owners, access business and professional development opportunities, purchase affordable and comprehensive health insurance, and support community-building events and activities. The list of membership benefits continues to grow and the Salamanca Area Chamber of Commerce's professional staff looks forward to serving your business needs. Membership rates start as low as $100 annually and your membership investment is 100% tax deductible. Please contact Kimberly LaMendola Driscoll, Director of Programs and Business Advancement to activate your membership today. Prorated rates for new members for the remainder of 2010 are available with the purchase of membership through 2011. Contact Kim to learn how the Salamanca Area Chamber of Commerce can help you and your business grow!
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