President’s Corner
Upcoming Events:
July 9 – Grand Island Garden Walk from 10 am to 4 pm (pick up maps at the Town Commons Gazebo, 2255 Baseline Rd.)
July 8-9 – Taste of Buffalo
July 13-16 – Buffalo Italian Heritage Festival
July 16-23 – Canal Fest of the Tonawandas
July 28-30 – Buffalo Ribfest
July 29 – East Aurora Street Festival & Sidewalk Sale
July 29 – Paddles Up Niagara
July 29-30 – Niagara USA Wine Festival
Aug 2-5 – Niagara County Fair
Aug 3-6 – Eden Corn Festival
Aug 4 – Buffalo Brewfest
Aug 5-6 – ChalkFest Buffalo
Aug 6 – WNY VegFest
Aug 9 – 20 – Erie County Fair
Aug 12-13 – Lewiston Art Festival
Aug 12 – Lewiston Chalkwalk Competition
Aug 13 – Taste of Lockport
Aug 25-26 – Lewistion Jazz Festival
Aug 25-27 – Buffalo Irish Festival
Aug 26-27 – Elmwood Ave. Festival of the Arts
Eric Fiebelkorn
Recent Chamber News
DoubleTree offering discounts for COY attendees. Buy your tickets today!
If you’ve been thinking about spending a night at the luxurious new Doubletree in Niagara Falls, listen up! Those who mention they are attending the Grand Island Citizen of the Year awards will be able to stay overnight for just $89/night. Treat yourself and take advantage of this perk! The DoubleTree by Hilton is located [Read More…]
Outstanding Youth of the Year ~ Allyson Nemeth & Jessica Flash
Allyson Nemeth and Jessica Flash started the Cooking for Cancer Club at the age of 10, when the two classmates decided at a sleepover to make a difference in the world. Since then, a simple concept has impacted many, fueled a long lasting friendship, and given hope to those in need. The girls set out [Read More…]
Organization of the Year ~ Girl Scouts of Grand Island
Girl Scouts of Grand Island strives to be an organization that builds girls with courage, confidence, and character to make the world a better place. The girls take great pride in their Grand Island community and the Buffalo Niagara region as well. Volunteering for the community is an integral part of their mission. This [Read More…]
Kayaking & Canoeing
Paddles Up! Paddles Up Niagara is an annual kayaking & canoeing day sponsored by the Niagara Greenway Commission. Paddlers from all over converge on Grand Island for a day of paddling, rain or shine. Visiting & interested in rental information? Blue Water Marina is the place to go. Reach Blue Water Marina at 716.773.7884 The Paddles Up Niagara Trail brochure includes a map with launch sites indicated. Here's the list of canoe/kayak launch sites around Grand Island: East River Marsh – East River Rd River Lea – Beaver Island State Park behind the Historic River Lea Home Little Beaver Island – Beaver Island State Park north west of the Beaver Island Marina Fix Road Launch- Fix Road and West River Road Whitehaven Road [Read More...]
