Business News

Budget Rental Car of Buffalo is offering discounts on rentals in exchange for non-perishable, canned foods during the holiday season. In cooperation with the Food Bank of WNY, Budget will give a 10 percent discount on time and mileage for car or truck rentals to anyone to donates food items through Dec. 21. For information, visit www.budgetbuffalo. com or call, 566-3508.

Snyder Corp. recently named Kathi Crowley as director of marketing. She has years of experience in marketing and sales in the long term care industry and a background in public relations and fundraising, having been the director of education for the Alzheimer's Association, WNY Chapter and currently serves on its' board of directors. She will oversee the marketing efforts and business development of several businesses.

BNI Business Makers will meet from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Thursday Nov. 29 at Amberleigh, 2330 Maple Road, west of Transit Road. Charlie Totoro, with State Farm Insurance, will present "Home Sweet Home." Contact Deb Nye, at 913-1541 for information.

Wilson Farms, Inc. has selected Tripi- Foods, Inc. as the wholesale distributor for Wilson Farms, Wilson Farms Xpress, and Sugar Creek outlets. Under the new agreement, TripiFoods, headquartered in Buffalo, will distribute products and supplies to the 198 Wilson Farms, convenience store and gas locations across New York State. Through the partnership, 60 new jobs through Teamsters' Local 264 will be added.

Independent Health based in Williamsville has named William Burke, assistant director, business continuity management. He will be responsible for the company's recovery of operations and services. Burke brings more than 15 years of experience to Independent Health.

The Buffalo/Niagara chapter of the American Heart Association has named Lou Ciminelli as chair of this year's Heart Walk. He is president and CEO of LPCiminelli, Inc. The walk is the flagship event for Start!, the association's national campaign that includes the annual Heart Walk and calls on Americans and their employers to create a culture of physical activity and wellness in order to live longer, heart healthy lives.

Steven J. Carmina has been named chairman of the sixth annual Buffalo Hearing and Speech Center golf tournament. He is a partner with Carmina and Woods. Also, Jack Dee, a partner with Blair and Roach LLP. has been named co-chair. The center has a location at 420 Evans St., Williamsville.

Hank Mumme of Amherst was one of five NCAComp, Inc. employees recognized for five years of employment. He is the accident prevention and safety manager for the company. NCAComp provides workers' compensation services to upstate New York manufacturers, contractors, and printers.