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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
T & V Capital Partners, LLC
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
Ciji Riley
Community Services |
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September 10-12 - Seneca Fall Festival, Saylor community Building, Rte. 438, Irving, public welcome, annual celebration of community and culture featuring arts, crafts, food, entertainment, sporting events, contact Seneca Tourism for more info, 532-4900 x5069
September 18 - Cattaraugus County's Got Talent contest, auditions for all age groups and talent categories, 3 pm, Salamanca HS auditorium, www.helping-handsofsalamanca.com
September 18 - Randy Travis appearing in concert at Seneca Allegany Casino Events Center, 7 pm, tickets on sale now, www.senecaalleganycasino.cm
September 20 - Salamanca Historical Society and Museum speaker series presents Maggie Fredrickson "A Round Peg in a Square Hole: WNY Invenort Birdsall Holly," 6:30 pm, 125 Main Street, free admission, 945-2946
October 1-3 - 33rd Annual Falling Leaves Festival, Jefferson Park and Main Street, Salamanca, contact the Chamber for more information, 716-945-2034, www.salamancachamber.org
October 30 - Goo Goo Dolls in concert, Seneca Allegany Casino Events Center, 7 pm, tickets on sale now,
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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Join the Chamber! |
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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SAVE THE DATE!
Community Open House and Insurance Open Enrollment Sessions October 26 & 27 | |
The welcome mat at the front door of the Chamber is always out but we invite you to make a visit to the Chamber a must-do date on October 26 and 27. You will be greeted by the Chamber's staff, Board of Directors, volunteers, and our partners from Manning & Napier. Enjoy a relaxed meet and greet with light appetizers and beverages and learn all about the programs and services Chamber membership offers. We also invite you to drop in a little before or stay after each open house session for a "user friendly, easy to understand" information session about the many health care insurance options available from our partner Manning & Napier.
Schedule for Tuesday and Wednesday,
October 26 & 27:
3pm - 5pm: insurance information session
4:30pm - 6pm - Chamber open house, refreshments
6:30pm - 8:30 pm - insurance information session
Mark your calendar; no reservations necessary. Just drop in and say hello!
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September 2010 Newsletter |
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Welcome NEW Chamber Members
The Salamanca Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes the addition of the following new members. Please help us welcome them to our membership roster and remember that we encourage everyone to do business locally.
Zuech's Environmental Services, Inc.
8312 Route 98, Franklinville, NY 14737
Zuech's is a family-owned business that has been serving the area for 55 years. They install, repair and service septic systems, do leach field restoration, perform video line inspections, clean lines with high pressure jetting, and portable toilet rental.
Medicor Associates of Salamanca
117 Main Street, Salamanca, NY 14779
716-945-5500 | Lynn Ouellette, Nurse Practitioner
Medicor Associates opened the doors to its community primary care center on August 1. The center is conveniently located on Main Street in Salamanca and provides primary care to adults. The center features mobile ultrasound services and will continue to expand with the addition of various in-house diagnostics. Stop by and welcome nurse practitioner Lynn Ouellette and staff to Salamanca and to the Chamber.
Ellicottville Rodeo/Nightmare Hayride
6319 Sommerville Valley Road, Ellicottville, NY 14731
John and Karen Kent have been providing exciting entertainment and thrills to the area for many years with their agri-business and agri-tourism events. The summer kicks in high gear with the Ellicottville Rodeo in early July and then the fall winds down with the scary hauntings of the Nightmare Hayride on weekends in October. Click on the above event links for full details and tell John and Karen you read about it in the Chamber newsletter. |
Celebrate the entire weekend October 1-3
Outdoor and Sporstman Show a new feature this year!
The Salamanca Area Chamber of Commerce proudly presents Salamanca's 33rd Annual Falling Leaves Festival with a weekend filled with activities and entertainment for the whole family. Jefferson Park, Broad Street, and Main Street are the backdrops for art and craft vendors, food concessions, live music, outdoor and sportsman exhibitors, car display presented by the Chautauqua Lake Region antique Automobile Club of America, Morton's Petting Zoo and Pony Rides, roving entertainment, beer tent, and the zany and hilarious bed races, hot dog eating and hula hoop contests. The young and, well, not-so-young can enjoy the carnival rides and games and of course the weekend highlight is the Grande Parade on Sunday. Falling Leaves Festival is a beloved community event that was started in 1976 by concerned citizens who wanted to present a festival that would build community pride and allow for people to work together. The events team at the Chamber has been hard at work designing activities and events for this year's festival that will create a positive impression to the more than 10,000 people that are expected to attend.
Prize Donations Requested! We have some great activities and contests planned and have created the opportunity for local business and community members to donate prizes such as gift certificates, gift baskets, or gift items. Your prize donations will be listed in the festival program with your logo.
Special Falling Leaves Festival advertising opportunity for Chamber members! Members - take advantage of the power of advertising when you place your FREE ad in the Special Savings Section of the Falling Leaves Festival program book. Your message will be seen by more than 10,000 visitors to our community during festival weekend and your discount coupons can generate sales through your door. Copy content and logo must be submitted no later than September 13. For prize donations or special advertising contact Events Specialist Jenny Ingrao now at 716-945-2034 or jenny@salamancachamber.org. |
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Salamanca's Own Museum Row: Part One
Institutions for Culture, History, and Learning
In last month's email update we mentioned that the Chamber's office has welcomed visitors from all around the world who have followed the tourist information signs to our front door. Many of these visitors made Salamanca an intended destination for a variety of reasons including many niche travelers who wanted to learn more about the Native American culture, local and regional history, and the rail history. The helpful staff at the Salamanca Area Chamber of Commerce invites visitors and residents to explore Salamanca's three quality museums for a diverse learning and experiential opportunity: Salamanca Area Historical Society Museum, Seneca-Iroquois National Museum, and Salamanca Rail Museum. We often call this collection of museum's "Salamanca's Own Museum Row." In the next few months we'll take a closer look at each of these museums and we hope that you will make the time to spend an afternoon in Salamanca to explore the culture and history of the area.
Salamanca Area Historical Society Museum is located at 125 Main Street in a spectacularly restored building that dates back to 1882. The Salamanca Area Historical Society got its start in 1995 when then Mayor Rosalyn Hoag realized that much of the city's history was being disposed of as elderly citizens were passing away and there wasn't an identifiable repository for historic artifacts or memorabilia. A museum coalition was formed and a collection was soon formed and over flowing temporary storage space. A search for an appropriate facility to house the collection and open a museum space led the society to a former bank building that is city owned. Restoration by the city has resulted in a building resplendent in one of the most beautiful examples of late 19th centurey architecture. The success of the museum's early days has lead to hiring of a
Salamanca Area Historical Society Museum  |
professional staff and three full floors of displays and exhibits. The first floor features displays of mainly Salamanca artifacts and history, the second floor has specialty rooms such as a schoolroom and chapel, and the third floor is currently under renovation for expanded themed displays. Knowledgeable staff is always on hand to answer questions or assist with your research. Admission to the museum is free and visitors can leisurely browse or have a guided tour. The musuem is fully physically accessible and air conditioned and open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays 10 am to 4:30 pm. A gift shop is located on the first floor in the former bank vault. Contact Nancy Sedlak for more information at 716-945-2946 or salhistorical@verizon.net. |
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Salamanca civic and service groups form new alliance
Spearheaded by the Salamanca Kiwanis Club, Lions Club, and Rotary Club, a total of 12 civic and service organizations have joined together to form an alliance, called the Interclub, to tackle community projects that are too large for any one organization. One of the main projects under discussion is to partner with the Main Street Partnership (a partnership consisting of members from the Seneca Nation of Indians, the City of Salamanca, the Salamanca Area Chamber of Commerce, and numerous Main Street businesses and property owners) to design and erect welcoming gateway signage at all major entrances into Salamanca. Other projects under discussion are a senior's park behind the Senior Center and working together on joint vendor booths at local festivals. If your civic or service group is not already part of the Interclub, contact the Chamber at 716-945-2034 or info@salamancachamber.org to get involved. |
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