Alden Chamber of Commerce

Chamber News

Tim Hortons Celebrates Grand Opening

Alden Chamber of Commerce President Christopher Gust participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony as the new Alden Tim Hortons location celebrated its Grand Opening on January 20. Also participating were Village of Alden Deputy Mayor and Trustee Mike Manicki, Alden Economic Development Committee Director Fred Heinle, store owner Bob Bavisotto, store manager Andrea Kopinski, as well as Tim Hortons corporate officials and radio station WYRK. Tim Hortons, featuring a new store design unique to WNY that includes a fireplace, flat panel television and free WI-FI access, is located on Broadway next to Alden Pools & Play and will be open 24 hours daily.

2011 Chamber Ornaments Now Available

The seventh in a series of beautiful commemorative ornaments of an Alden landmark is now available. This year’s ornament commemorates the Erie County Home. The ornament is etched into a lovely beveled piece of glass.

Brought to you by the Alden Chamber of Commerce, this ornament, designed by Bill Dabb of Laser Ace Engraving, is part of a limited edition series. Introduced in 2005 with the gazebo at Fireman’s Park, the ornaments have been very popular and sell out quickly. The series continued with the Ewell Free Library in 2006, the Alden Advertiser building in 2007, the Alden Historical Society building in 2008, the Whistle Stop Inn in 2009 and St Aidan’s Episcopal Church, the original Black Water Bath House in 2010.

Ornaments cost just $5.00 and are available at the Chamber office, 13500 Broadway; Alden Advertiser, 13200 Broadway; Alden Pharmacy, 13203 Broadway, and Henry’s Candy & Gifts, 13237 Broadway during their regular business hours.

Past ornaments are available at the Alden Chamber of Commerce office, 13500 Broadway, for $7.00 bought individually or $6 each when bought in a complete set (2005 - 2011 $42.00).

Residential and Business Holiday Lighting Contest Winners

Sponsored by Cooke and Steffan, Attorneys

After the December Board of Directors meeting of the Alden Chamber of Commerce, four Chamber representatives set out to judge all the lighting and decoration entrants in the Chamber’s annual contest. In spite of the un-Christmas-like conditions with 50 degree temperatures and a complete lack of snow, a fun time was had by all, and the judges saw many impressive displays.

Choosing winners is very difficult when so much effort and time has been put to use in creating the brightly lit displays. There were sixteen residential and three business contestants in this year’s contest, sponsored by the Alden Chamber of Commerce. The judges wish to thank all those who entered their own or another’s display to be judged. All prizes are awarded in Alden Chamber of Commerce Gift Certificates.

First place winner of the Holiday Spirit Award was NAPA Auto Parts, 12691 Broadway for the business entry. NAPA Auto Parts will be able to display this beautiful Holiday Spirit Award throughout the coming year.

First place winner for the residential entry was Robert and Norma Joseph, 1543 Homecourt, Alden. Second place residential award was won by Pete and Debby Heilemann, 3022 Peters Corners Road, Alden. Third place winner for a residential entry was Thomas and Sue Roetzer, 1058 Three Rod Road, Alden.

Plan an evening to drive around the village and town to see all the beautiful lighting displays of the winners and contestants, along with the displays that were not entered. Be sure to include a ride by the beautiful lights lining the Village streets and in Firemen’s Park. The Chamber thanks everyone who participated and appreciates everyone’s efforts to help make our community beautiful during the holiday season.

The residential entries were:

Sebastian Cavalieri, 12958 Broadway; Pete & Debby Heilemann, 3022 Peters Corners Road; Sally Herzog, 935 W Alaura Drive; Robert & Norma Joseph, 1543 Homecourt; Kim King, 15 Exchange Street; Mark Kronthaler, 101 Barberry Lane; Sue Lamb, 1870 Sandridge Road; James & Theresa Longobardi, 1856 Sandridge Road; Randy Mikos, 1647 Crittenden Road; Jeff Mullins, 52 Two Rod Road; Donna Pautler & Kevin Winckowski, 12482 W Main Street; Pete Pieczynski, 938 W Alaura Drive; Thomas & Christine Rimbeck, 1531 Emerson Street; Thomas Roetzer, 1068 Three Rod Rd; Mark Skimmer, 2299 County Line Road; and Kevin Zielinski, 880 Exchange Street.

Business entries were:

NAPA Auto Parts, 12691 Broadway, Creighton Optical, 13375 Broadway and Enchanted Forest Wildlife Preserve, 11380 Cary Road.

Wine and Food Tasting 2011 Well Attended

Welcome Table Beautifully set wine and food tables

90 guests of the Alden Chamber of Commerce enjoyed an evening of great wines, food and conversation at the Chamber's first Wine & Food Tasting, held on November 19 at Darrow's Restaurant. Thanks to Pete & Cathy Darrow and their staff for hosting. The Chamber donated $200 of the proceeds to the Alden/Marilla Food Pantry.

Winners of Ornament Set Door Prize Food and Wine Tasting

New 2 You Consignment Shop is Expanding

Chamber member Melissa Corcoran, owner of the New 2 You Consignment Shop in the Alden Village Plaza, has announced a major expansion of her business. The former Curves storefront will now be incorporated into the business as a Christmas Shop full of mainly new and gently used decorations. The Consignment Shop features clothing, Home Decor and also Man Cave items. Take time to go in and see all the store has to offer.

New Members

The Alden Chamber would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest members!

120 W Tupper Street Inc

Alden Medical Supply

Alden Optical Studio

Arise Within - Balance for your Life

Cellular Connection (Verizon Wireless)

Darrow's Restaurant

Gena's Gems & Gifts

Hearts & Flour

Jennifer's Music Studio

Johnny Bear's Restaurant

R J Watson Engineering

Ron Cherry Trucking

Showalter Chiropractic

The Gutter People of WNY Inc

Tim Hortons

Walnut Grove Farm

Zee's Property Services, Inc.

Awards

Chamber president Christopher Gust was on hand at Alden High School's graduation ceremony today to present two scholarships. The Alden Chamber of Commerce Scholarship was awarded to Jason Pomana and the Memorial Award, given in the name of Norman Gilbert, was awarded to Emily Szuba. Congratulations to Jason and Emily and to the Class of 2011.