Our Small Business Awards Luncheon is always one of our more popular events of the year, and with over 40 showcase tables, you'll have the chance to meet and connect with a wide variety of business owners and professionals. We will also be honoring an incredible group of award recipients at the luncheon:
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Women-Owned Business Award: Paradise Wine
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At Your Service Award: Richard Hamilton, Founder, Deep South Taco
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Friend of the Chamber Award: Kyle Aronica, Employer Services Corp.
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Community Stewardship Award: Jerry Sheldon, Sleep in Heavenly Peace
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Commitment to Excellence Award: Holly Hubert, GlobalSecurityIQ
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Sponsor’s Award: Parkinson’s Boxing
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Small Business of the Year: Hartman's Distilling Co.
These businesses and individuals have significantly impacted the community, and we're excited to recognize their achievements. Please join us as we celebrate their achievements by attending the Awards Luncheon.
If you're new to the Chamber or just want to learn more about all we have to offer, we invite you to attend our New Member Orientation on Thursday, July 13th. New Member Orientation is a great way to get to know our organization and find out how we can support you and your company. If you're looking for even more networking opportunities, take advantage of our Open ProNet on July 19 with UB CEL and UB Cultivator. Our last Open ProNet with Canisius Women's Business Center was a smashing success, and we're looking forward to another great event.
Last month over 40 people joined us for Lunch Mob at Fresh Catch Poke, and we'll be downtown again this month at Fat Bob's, hopefully enjoying the summer sun on their patio. Be sure to register to join us at Fat Bob’s BBQ on Wednesday, July 26th for what is always an enjoyable time amongst Chamber members.
Our Emerging Business Leaders hosted their most successful Summer ProMix in the history of the Chamber. With over 200 young professionals in attendance, the evening proved once again why this is the most anticipated young professional event of the summer. I want to thank our Board of Directors for their attendance that evening and their mentorship of our EBL participants; their active engagement with our program is a tremendous value add for our participants. Over the past several weeks, the Chamber has... READ MORE.
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Did you know that all members have their own webpage at amherst.org?
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Have you updated your webpage recently with your logo, website, social media handles?
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Attend New Member Orientation on July 13th to learn how!
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With Amazon Prime Day occurring July 11th and 12th, take a moment to evaluate your support for our local retailers, restaurants, attractions and service providers.
Small thoughtful changes in buying habits can accentuate the overall local economy.
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You can change your settings in Amazon desktop to showcase small businesses?
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Have you tried the new Meta/Threads app?
Yes, another social media platform, however, this one utilizes your Instagram user profile.
Learn more from our friends at The Martin Group.
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Have you started your Threads profile?
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Will you continue to use Twitter?
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Not sure yet. I will use both for now.
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REGISTRATION is required but there is no cost for this event |
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The NAWBO Buffalo Niagara chapter is hosting a Q&A and welcoming area elected officials to provide a unique opportunity for women business owners to directly engage with decision-makers and gain insights into legislative initiatives that impact their businesses. You want to attend this event to discover how legislative initiatives shape women business owners' futures in Western New York. Attending this event will allow women entrepreneurs to voice their concerns, gather valuable information, and forge connections to contribute to their success in Western New York's business landscape.
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Important: Calling Small Contractors
Work is Available!
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MHA of WNY is seeking Sponsors for the upcoming
Yogathon 9/16/2023
Vendor Tables $100
Sponsorship $500-$2500
email: astarck@mhawny.org for info
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Courtesy of Independent Health’s Corporate Wellness Team
Summertime is traditionally known as outdoor grilling season, but did you know that more than half of Americans now cook outdoors year-round? Whether you’re grilling in the sunshine or while the snow is falling, it’s important to follow food safety guidelines to prevent foodborne illness.
These tips will protect you and your family whenever you grill outdoors:
- Marinate foods only in the refrigerator, never on a counter or outdoors. If using some of the marinade as a sauce after cooking, reserve the amount you need separately. Don’t reuse marinade from raw foods.
- Keep foods cold if transporting. Use ice or frozen gel packs in coolers to keep cold foods at 40° F or below. Keep coolers out of direct sunlight. Avoid opening the lid too often to keep warm air from entering. Store beverages in a separate cooler since you’re likely to open the beverage cooler more frequently.
- Cook partially precooked food immediately on the grill. This will ensure that any bacteria that is present is destroyed.
- Cook food thoroughly. You can’t be sure by the way the food looks or feels that it’s reached the required temperature to kill bacteria. Use a food thermometer. Below are the safe minimum temperatures for foods:
- Whole poultry, poultry pieces, and ground poultry: 165°
- Ground beef: 160° F
- Steak, beef, pork, lamb and veal (roasts and chops): 145° F. Allow food to rest at least three minutes after grilling.
- Fish: 145° F
- Shrimp, lobster and crab should be cooked until opaque. Cook clams, oysters, and mussels until the shells are open.
- Don’t cross-contaminate. Keep raw meats, poultry and fish wrapped securely to keep their juices from contaminating other foods that will be eaten raw. Don’t reuse platters and utensils used for raw foods with cooked foods. Wash everything first with hot water and soap before using again.
- Check grilled foods for foreign objects before serving. Although uncommon, people have gotten seriously injured and ill after eating food containing wire brush bristles left behind on the grill after cleaning. If you use a cleaning brush, inspect the grill surface for any left-over bristles before cooking. Use a moist cloth or towel to clean the grill.
With a little precaution, your backyard barbeques, family picnics and football tailgates can be both healthy and fun.
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Amherst Chamber of Commerce
716.632.6905 | info@amherst.org | Amherst.org
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