In This July Issue...
  • Message from the President: Summer ProMix!
  • Monday Minute: Ellicott Development on 500 Pearl
  • The Chamber in the Corporate Challenge!
  • The Chamber IN THE NEWS!
  • Lunch Mob at My Dad's!
  • Business After Hours/Ribbon Cutting: Sleep Number and Experimac
  • Want us to send you a TEXT?
  • Ask the Expert: What if you haven't paid your deductible?
Message from the President/CEO
The sun never showed for our Summer ProMix , but we were happy to see our Emerging Business Leaders did!

There was a lot of buzz around the event; even the Amherst Bear tweeted about it!

We welcomed more than 125 young professionals at Soho on Chippewa who were anxious to meet new people, network and have some fun. Read on here .
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OUR MONDAY MINUTE WITH ELLICOTT DEVELOPMENT
A.J. Baynes goes one-on-one with Ellicott Development CEO William Paladino in this month's edition of our First Monday Minute.

One of his many projects underway is a 12-story mixed-use building on Pearl Street that will include parking, a hotel, apartments, retail and office space.

We'll feature a video interview each month on matters important to our community.
The Chamber at the CORPORATE CHALLENGE!
Record Crowd at the Starting Line!
JOIN OUR TEAM NEXT YEAR!!
THANK YOU!!

Sleep Number
Al-Ross Screen Printing & Embroidery
Novum Medical Products
Well Fit Plus
Minuteman Press of DT Buffalo
DeBellis, Catherine & Morreale
Wegmans Delivery
AAA
Schaffstall Chiropractic
The Real You Physical Therapy
Windsong Radiology
The Chamber in the News!
Chamber investor SUNY Erie looks to add student housing at the North Campus. Chamber President/CEO A.J. Baynes is quoted in this report from The Buffalo News. READ IT HERE .
Direct flights from Buffalo to Dallas start later this year. Chamber President/CEO A.J. Baynes comments on the benefit to the region in this report from Buffalo Business First. READ MORE HERE .
The Chamber on Plans to Revamp Niagara Falls Boulevard
The Buffalo News interviewed the Chamber President on Amherst seeking a $10 million grant to revitalize Niagara Falls Boulevard. READ MORE HERE .

News 4 WIVB Buffalo ’s Al Vaughters also interviewed Baynes on the Niagara Falls Boulevard revitalization grant. WATCH HERE .
Be "In the Know"
Join Us!
My Dad's Market and Restaurant

Date: Friday, July 13

Time: 12pm-1pm

Location: 6850 Main Street, Williamsville

Check out the menu HERE and let us know if you're IN by registering HERE .
Sleep Number and Experimac Ribbon Cutting

Date: Tuesday, July 17

Time: 5pm-7pm

Location: 3220 Sheridan Drive, Amherst

Mark Your Calendar!
Join us for the Ribbon Cutting at 12:30pm!
Assistant U.S. Attorney Paul Bonanno on how to prevent FRAUD in the workplace!

Date: Thursday, September 6

Time: 8:15am-9:30am

Location: Homewood Suites

GET YOUR DARIEN LAKE TICKETS... AT THE CHAMBER!
$65 a pair (includes $10 parking pass!)
Call us at 632-6905 or info@amherstchamber.org
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Need Health Insurance? We Have You Covered!
The Amherst Chamber of Commerce operates a Health Insurance Agency within our organization with three licensed professionals on staff who can provide personal attention!

We offer plans from the local carriers at all price points. Our brokers will help you identify the coverage that meets your needs and be available to answer any questions that may arise. We offer health insurance for individuals, sole proprietors and small groups.   

If your small group health insurance is up for renewal, we can help! Just give us a call!

Contact Penny, Christine or Olivia at 632-6905 or email healthinsurance@amherst.org
“Ask the Expert” Corner – Richard Argentieri, Vice President of Sales at Independent Health
 
Q: If I haven’t reached my deductible, do I need to pay my provider for the services I receive?
Yes, while in the deductible stage, you are responsible for paying your health care providers directly for the medical services you receive. Your provider can bill you for the total cost of the service, which is based on your insurer’s contracted rate. However, since preventive care services and screenings are usually covered in full when performed by an in-network participating provider, there is no need to worry about paying for things like an annual physical exam, mammogram, colonoscopies, immunizations and well-child visits. 
Thank You to Our Investors
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