McGuire Development Company receives $1.5 million NYSERDA grant
      McGuire Development Company received a $1.5 million dollar loan reduction grant from New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, known as NYSERDA, for a new medical office building at 400 International Drive in Amherst.
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Business News
      Steven Martin, founder of Business Solutions - The Positive Way, located in Williamsville, has released his new book, "Instant Profits: Making Your Business Pay." It contains 250 tools, tops and methods for cost reduction, profit improvement and improved cash flow. For information, visit www.pro...
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Aunt Pat's School House introduces new programming
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
      Reading, writing, and computers and tae kwon do. Maybe not the traditional saying, but it's a typical day at Aunt Pat's School House. The day care, for children 6 weeks to 5 years old, offers programs in addition to the usual curriculum, Director Sally Paprocki said.
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Advertising exec lives on billboard, raises Make-A-Wish funds
by ELIZABETH TAUFA Reporter
      Thirty hours, $30,000. That was Janet Stanek's goal when she pledged to raise money for Make-A-Wish, which grants the wishes of area children with life-threatening illnesses. "It's not a last wish, it's a wish for hope," Stanek said.
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Meetings
      Group offers final marketing workshop eXubrio Group will deliver the last in a series of five free marketing workshops for small business owners and directors of nonprofit organizations from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3 at the American Diabetes Association office, 315 Alberta Drive.
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Hunt Mortgage is moving
by LISA A. JOHNSON Lancaster/Depew Editor
      Hunt Real Estate is renaming its mortgage division and relocating it from Williamsville to the former M&T Bank building near the corner of Central Avenue and Broadway in Lancaster. Devere Mortgage Corp. has taken the Hunt name to become Hunt Mortgage and will mark the opening of its new office at...
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Gilman Ciocia sets tax planning workshop schedule for November
      Gilman Ciocia, a provider of federal, state and local tax planning and preparation services today has set its schedule of complimentary workshops taking place in Williamsville and Snyder in November. Workshops are designed to educate individuals about the importance of tax planning not only in Ap...
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Network in aging recognizes Weinberg CEO
      At the 27th annual meeting of the Network in Aging of Western New York, Inc., the organization presented its "Dr. Evan Calkins Award" to David Dunkelman, president and CEO of Weinberg Campus. Its "Program of Excellence Award" was presented to The MultiDisciplinary Coordinating Council on Elder Abu...
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Business News
      The Junior League of Buffalo will host an Afternoon of Culinary Delights luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 15 at 11:30 a.m. at The Park Country Club, 4949 Sheridan Drive, Williamsville to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of its award-winning cookbook, "Great Lake Effects - Buffalo Beyond W...
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SBU, Daemen offering dual-degree program for physical therapy
      St. Bonaventure University's expanding dual-admission program has added a 3+3 physical therapy degree with Daemen College's Department of Physical Therapy. The joint agreement between St. Bonaventure and Daemen, located in Amherst, allows students to complete their physical therapy degree in two ...
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Hair replacement office marks one year in business
by BREANN HOWELL West Seneca Editor
      Hair loss can be embarrassing and frustrating for people of all ages and genders. That's why Judy Klumpp and Linda Miller pride themselves in offering confidential and individualized service to those who are losing their hair.
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National City Mortgage opens Williamsville office
      National City Mortgage has opened a regional mortgage production center in Western New York. The full-service mortgage branch serves metro Buffalo and all eight counties. In addition to the Williamsville office, National City Mortgage is opening branches in Rochester and Albany and will be lookin...
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People in the News
      Tim Creenan, owner and founder of Amherst Alarm, has been nominated for the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association's Chapter President of the Year award. He was nominated for his support of alarm reduction campaigns throughout the state. Amherst Alarm was founded by Tim and Maryann Creenan in ...
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Allstate opens Getzville office
      Allstate Insurance Company has opened of a new office in Getzville, which is independently owned and operated by Agent Tim Secrist. Located at 2357 Millersport Highway, the office hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday. For information, call ...
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