GOACC Elects New President
Vicki Blessing will serve as this year’s board president for the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau Launches New & Improved Website
VisitANF.com, the official, newly designed website for the Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau, launched today, January 26, 2021.
Village Board Notes
The monthly meeting of the Ellicottville Village Board was held virtually on January 19, 2021. The meeting opened with a Public Hearing on Local Law #1 of the year 2021.
A Hometown Honor
John Burrell, Ellicottville native and Mayor of Ellicottville, was recently honored with a special clock by the Ellicottville Fire Department for his 55 years of dedicated service
EBC & Platter’s Chocolates Team Up to Bring You One Delicious Beer After Another
The collaboration between Platter’s Chocolates and Ellicottville Brewing Company continues with the release of Raspberry Truffle.
BlueCross BlueShield Awards $575,000 in Blue Fund Grants
BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York Blue Fund has announced $575,000 in grants to support several major health-based projects across Western New York.
Rising Strong
Over the years, our democracy has been tested. This was evident on January 6, 2021 when an angry mob attempted insurrection at our nation’s capital. Today, January 20, 2021, Joseph R Biden, Jr. was sworn in as our 46th president of the United States.
A Maple-Inspired Collaboration
Ellicottville Brewing Company and Sprague’s Maple Farms have released their Blueberry Maple Pancake beer for a third year.
EARS Saves Over 1,000 Homeless Animals, Despite Pandemic
Guess who never gets to determine their fate, regardless of whether they are surviving a worldwide pandemic or not? Animals. Hit just as hard by the impacts of Covid-19, the Empire Animal Rescue Society out of Salamanca, New York never stopped saving lives.
‘Your Turn’ Women’s Clinic Returning to Holiday Valley
From the newest gear to the most thrilling destinations, competitive ski racer Lisa Densmore Ballard has always had an eye on skiing trends.
NOW this… by Brenda
First. I think we can all agree that the Buffalo Bills fan base is nothing short of AMAZING! Buffalo has reemerged as a city of hope. And the excitement for this football team has proven contagious - even for non-Bills fans.
WNY’s Newest Event Center
The idea was born out of experience. And a lack of options. When Samantha Armstrong married in the summer of 2016, she utilized the space across the street from Pioneer Motorsport, her future husband’s family business.
About Those New Year’s Resolutions: For Big Changes, Think Small
2020 is finally over! The year that seemed to start off with such high expectations turned out to be the year that just kept on giving us new things to fear and new hurdles to overcome.
Chiba Chiba Store Sign Approved
The monthly meeting of the Ellicottville Village Planning Board took place this past Tuesday evening, January 12th. The meeting opened with a sign approval for Chiba Chiba CBD, Apparel and Gifts.
Greater Olean Chamber Preparing 2021 Events & Activities Page
The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce is preparing its May 2021 through January 2022 Events and Activities brochure.
What’s Next for the Santa Claus Lane Ornament?
The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce is looking to the community for ideas for its 2021 Santa Claus Lane ornament… The ornament will be the twenty-sixth in a series created by artist Kathleen McDonald.
2021 Cattaraugus County Tourism Promotion Grant Extends Deadline
The Cattaraugus County Department of Economic Development, Planning and Tourism will continue accepting applications for the 2021 Cattaraugus County Group B Tourism Promotion Grant Program through March 31, 2021.
Chamber Reminds Visitors to Mask Up
The Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce has taken an active role in continually providing their membership of over 250 businesses with up-to-date COVID-19 changes.
Letter to the Publisher
EPD apprehend individuals responsible for vandalism to Finnerty’s sign.
Holiday Valley Realty Celebrates 2020 Sales
Holiday Valley Realty Co. celebrated a fantastic 2020 sales year this past Tuesday afternoon at a special luncheon held at John Harvard’s Brew House.