Business News

Pro Paint of WNY, Inc., in East Amherst, owned by Joe Gworek was recently honored with the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America, New York State 2006 Distinguished Service Contractor Award. The honor was announced at the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America, NYS Council state convention held in Cheektowaga.

BNI Business Makers will conduct its weekly meeting from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 30 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Amherst, 6320 Main St. in Williamsville. Harry King, a director with BNI - Team WNY will speak. Visitors are welcome. Call Chapter President Charlie Totoro, at 688-5700 for more information.

The Independent Insurance Agents Association of Western New York will hold its annual holiday party and collect donations for the Western New York Food Bank at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8 at the Park Country Club, 4949 Sheridan Drive Williamsville. Lunch begins at noon. Reservations are due Nov. 27. Cost is $ 35. Call Barbara Duke at 634-1212 ext. 217 for reservations or e-mail iiaawny@chioceonemail. com.

Volkswagen of America, Inc.'s certified pre-owned program has been named for the third consecutive year, by Intelli- Choice as "Best Non-luxury Certified Pre-Owned Program." Williamsville dealerships, Northtown Volkswagen and Schmitt's Garage Inc., are a participating dealers in the CPO program.

Susan Shaw was recently hired as a birth parent counselor by Adoption STAR, a non-profit child placement agency. She has more than nine years experience in social services, focused on the field of adoption. She is a member of the Coalition of Adoption and Foster Family Agencies.