NOCO to enter gas, electric markets
      NOCO Energy Corp., the largest fuels distributor in Western New York, announced that the company has been approved and authorized by the New York State Public Service Commission to sell natural gas and electricity to homeowners across the region.
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Meetings
      Realty USA accepting applications Realty USA is now accepting applications for its 12th annual scholarship program for area high school seniors. The scholarship is open to seniors in Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties who are pursuing a four-year college degree.
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ComDoc becomes employee-owned
      Amherst based ComDoc, Inc., an independent copier, printer and fax dealer, recently completed a transaction that makes the company 100 percent employee-owned. Larry Cohen, Marketplace of Western New York president, said the step furthers the culture ownership that drives its success as one of the ...
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Chamber reshapes for 2007
      The Amherst Chamber of Commerce recently installed the organization's 2007 officers and new board members. Dennis Elsenbeck, vice president of Business Services of National Grid, was installed as the new chairman of the board of directors. Other officers installed were Rich Cahlstadt, HSBC Bank, s...
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Business Hall of Fame nominations sought
      The New York Business Hall Of Fame is accepting nominations through Jan. 31 for the "Class Of 2006" induction ceremony. Nominations are now being taken online, via the New York Business Hall Of Fame Web site www.newyorkbhof.com for nine different categories including business leaders from small, m...
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Business News
      BNl-Northern Networkers Chapter will hold its weekly business network meeting at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30 at the Screening Room, 3131 Sheridan Drive, Amherst. For information, contact Garry Krause 695-9382. Visitors are welcome. All meetings are held at 7 a.m. and will meet on Feb. 6, 13 and 20.
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Fisher- Price opens first play space in Eastern Hills Mall
      As the winter season drives many indoors, Fisher-Price, the East Aurora maker of infant and preschool toys, is unveiling a new play space at Eastern Hills Mall. Beginning Saturday, Jan. 27, families with young children will be able to enjoy the space while taking a break from shopping in the mall,...
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Free class allows parents, children to try fitness programs
      Two nationwide exercise and fitness programs, Stroller Strides and Rolly Pollies, will showcase their methods in January. A free Stroller Strides class will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30, at the Boulevard Mall, 730 Alberta Drive. Following the class, free play will take place at Rolly Pollies...
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Business News
      Allstate Life Insurance Company of New York named Joseph Cane a personal financial representative for Allstate Financial Services, LLC. His office is located at 425 Essjay Road, Suite 150, Williamsville. In his position, Cane will be responsible for selling Allstate's financial products, including...
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