Business News

Five Star Bank was recognized for the second consecutive year by the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Buffalo District Office for approving more than $1 million in loans to area small business owners during the agency’s fiscal year 2006. Five Star Bank officials were given the SBA Bronze Award and approved more than $3.5 million in SBA loans for area businesses. The bank also received the SBA Two Star Award for approving more than 25 loans, with a total of 46 loans.

BNI Business Makers will conduct its weekly meeting at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Amherst, 6320 Main St. in Williamsville, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21. Kari Klos of Salon Allure will present “The Benefits of Facials.” Call Chapter President Charlie Totoro, at 688-5700 for further information.

BNl-Northern Networkers Chapter will be having its weekly business network meeting at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Jan 2 at The Screening

Room 3131 Sheridan Drive, Amherst. For more information, call Garry Krause at 695-9382. Meetings will also be held on Jan. 9, 16, and 23.

The Amherst Central Alumni Foundation, Inc raised funds during its 75th anniversary celebration to purchase custom oak doors for the front entrance of the high school. On Nov. 2 the ACAF, Inc formally presented the doors to Amherst High at a dedication ceremony.