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Lackawanna, NY – Recently the Southtowns Regional Chamber of Commerce was made aware of an opportunity to adopt a Blood Drive through the American Red Cross. Wendy Evenden, Account Manager, Donor Recruitment at the American Red Cross has taken charge of a new opportunity for Chambers across WNY to support the need for blood donations Read More

Hamburg, NY – The Southtowns Regional Chamber of Commerce is seeking additional Board Members for their new fiscal year that begins July 2023! The Chamber is seeking qualified candidates for a maximum of seven board seats to serve starting July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026. The Chamber is looking to continue strengthening the Chamber’s Read More

Hamburg, NY – On Sunday, March 26th 2023, The Southtowns Regional Chamber of Commerce will host The Southtowns Wedding Showcase from 11am-3pm at Michael’s Catering and Banquets. As the Southtowns Chamber strives to support businesses & tourism throughout the Southtowns, the idea of a Wedding Show provided the perfect opportunity to fill a void within Read More

HAMBURG, NEW YORK – Looking for a summer camp?  How about Erie County Fair Camp, a two-and-a-half-day county fair experience for children ages 8-10 and an accompanying parent/guardian. Under the supervision of trained Camp Counselors, children will gain first-hand experience in raising, caring for and showing livestock, working in a food Concession stand, as well Read More

Harmonia Collaborates to Support Caregivers Valerie Nowak, LMHC, MPA CEO – Harmonia Collaborative Care A Health Foundation for Western and Central New York (HFWCNY) Aging by Design study found that 90% of seniors want to remain in their homes for as long as possible.  In addition, 32% see living independently as their highest priority. Caregivers Read More

Hamburg, NY – On Saturday, February 4th, the Southtowns Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted their Food Bank February Meat Raffle in an effort to support local food banks over the winter. With over 200 people in attendance and sponsorships from H.R. Dils Sales & Service, Route 75 Imprints, Lake Shore Federal Credit Union, Barks-n-Meows, Mathnasium Read More

Local business giving back with free Product! Hamburg, NY – Attention all kettle corn lovers! KO Kettle Corn’s annual free corn day is returning on January 21st, 2023, at the corner of Parker Rd and Rt. 20A in Hamburg, NY. This event is completely free, and no purchase is necessary. KO’s is a local small Read More

December 20th, 2022 from 4-6 PM 6722 Erie Road (Route 5) Derby, NY 14047 BRING RESUME FOR ON THE SPOT INTERVIEWS Harmonia Collaborative Care is a growing human services organization with a vision of empowering individuals to be healthy and fulfilled. If you care about people and want to make a difference in your community Read More

HAMBURG, NEW YORK – Following the weekend’s unprecedented lake effect storm, the opening of the beloved Western New York holiday tradition has been delayed one week. The Fairgrounds Festival of Lights, the region’s largest annual holiday festival, will now open Friday, December 2nd at 5:00pm. The remaining Festival of Lights dates are scheduled for December Read More

Southtowns Regional Chamber of Commerce Supports Small Business through Shop Local Expo.   Lackawanna, NY – The Southtowns Regional Chamber of Commerce is hosting their Shop Local Expo on Saturday, November 26th 2022 from 10:30am-2:30pm at the Matthew Glab Post in Lackawanna. This event celebrates Small Business Saturday by providing a space for local businesses, Read More

Orchard Park, NY – Horton Law has been named by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® to its “Best Law Firms” 2023 list for Employment Law – Management. The Firm is listed in Tier 1 in the Buffalo, New York area. This is the firm’s 6th consecutive year being listed in “Best Law Firms” since Attorney Read More

Hamburg, NY –   In a partnership with the Can Bottle Return Company of Hamburg, NY, there were over 40,000 units collected during the 12-day run of the Erie County Fair.  There were 140 receptacles for the recyclable items placed around the grounds.  The team collected items daily and separated the garbage from the redeemable beverage Read More

HAMBURG, NEW YORK – The annual Fairgrounds Festival of Lights will feature a drive through of light displays plus brand new shows and attractions along 42nd Street including a Disney inspired Illuminated Pixel Show, Santa’s Christmas Express Train Ride, a European Christmas Market and Frosty’s Dance Party. The Fairgrounds Festival of Lights is located in Read More

Hamburg, NY – The grand opening celebration of the new location for Graphic-Poetry, a boutique stationery shop and invitation design studio, at 38 Main Street in the Village of Hamburg, is scheduled for Friday, October 8th, from 5pm to 8pm, and Saturday, October 7th, from 10am to 5pm. The celebration will start with a ribbon Read More

Today at a noon-time press conference, city of Lackawanna Mayor Annette Iafallo and Douglas Jemal, President and Founder of Douglas Development, jointly announced that Douglas has been named as Lackawanna’s designated developer for a $35 million mixed-use project planned for 539 Ridge Road in the city’s Second Ward, which will feature 160 market rate apartments Read More

Buffalo, NY – Special Olympics NY will once again be taking on the chilly waters of Lake Erie to raise funds and awareness for the local Athletes of Special Olympics New York. The two day Buffalo Polar Plunge, presented by Towne Automotive Group is designed to bring thousands together for one reason: inclusion. Friday, December Read More

People Inc., Western New York’s largest and most experienced health and human services agency, is now hiring and training full- and part-time employees. Open Interview Events will be held on Tuesday, September 20, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 17 Park Place, Silver Creek and on Thursday, September 29 at People Inc. Orchard Senior Read More

Hamburg, NY – On Monday, August 29, the Southtowns Regional Chamber of Commerce learned of a misappropriation of funds within the organization.  Immediately an emergency meeting of the Board of Directors was called during which it was voted unanimously to terminate the Chamber’s Executive Director and name Jamie Decker as our Interim Executive Director.  We Read More

HAMBURG, NY August 23, 2022 – Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announces a new partnership with Southtowns Radiology Associates, LLC, one of Western New York’s leading medical imaging and diagnostic radiology groups. The partnership, which will take effect in early September, allows Southtowns Radiology to support the diagnostic imaging needs of Memorial patients at the Read More

HAMBURG, NEW YORK – All the canned food items have been counted and weighed.  This year we collected a grand total of 96,555 lbs. for FeedMore WNY !  Our largest, single day food collection.  What an incredible outcome! From 2013 to 2019, the average total was 46,000 lbs. “FeedMore WNY is beyond grateful to the Read More

Orchard Park, NY – Scott P. Horton, a labor & employment attorney at Horton Law PLLC, has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2023 for Employment Law – Management. This is Scott’s 10th consecutive year receiving this recognition. “It is always a high privilege to be acknowledged by my peers for Read More

After eight years leading People Inc., President and CEO Rhonda Frederick announced she will retire in April 2023. Frederick ’s retirement plans will bring to a close a remarkable career of 43 years of service at People Inc. “Rhonda’s contributions over her career have been extraordinary, not only to People Inc., but to the fields Read More

Harmonia Collaborative Care is hosting a CarePanion Open House for caregivers or individuals interested in learning more about the senior care program and for the rewarding and flexible job opportunities available. CarePanions provide in-home, non-medical support for seniors with the goal of keeping them independent in their homes. Open House Tuesday, August 16, 2022 3pm Read More

WHAT           Opening Ceremony of the Erie County Fair WHO              Erie County Fair Representatives, Commissioner Ball from NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarcz, 2022 Ultimate Fairgoer, 2022 Scholarship Recipients, Erie County Fair All Star Band, Fireworks, Erie County Sheriff’s Flyover WHEN           Wednesday, August 10th WHERE         Historic McKinley Gate, McKinley Parkway, Hamburg Read More

RANDOLPH, N.Y. — Aug. 9, 2022 — Randolph Academy, which supports, empowers and educates children in grades K-12 with emotional and mental health disabilities, has hired Dr. Kristin Garaas-Johnson as its new Director of Curriculum and Special Education. She joins the two-campus district having most recently served as Principal and Supervisor of the LoGuidice Educational Read More