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Upward Niagara: Supprt Local Everything: New York Power Authority

March 19, 2024  /  rich meranto

Teresa Martinez, Manager, Community Affairs-Niagara Power Project is the guest on the podcast today with a full calendar of programming at the Niagara Power Project Visitors Center!

New York Power Authority

Niagara Power Project

5777 Lewiston Road

Lewiston, NY 14092

716-286-6652

www.nypa.gov

https://www.nypa.gov/communities/visitors-centers/niagara-power-vista

Upward Niagara Support Local Everything Podcast: United Way of Greater Niagara

February 27, 2024  /  rich meranto

Andrea Gray, President & CEO of United Way of Greater Niagara shares the mission and work of the organization: To invest in youth development programs that positively impact social, emotional, and mental development to improve our community today and strengthen it for tomorrow.

Andrea Gray, President & CEO
United Way of Greater Niagara

Email - andrea@uwgn.org

Website   www.uwgn.org

Social Media Links if applicable!

facebook.com/UnitedWayGreaterNiagara

linkedin.com/company/uwgn

Upward Niagara Support Local Everything Podcast: Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls, USA

February 20, 2024  /  rich meranto

Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls, USA, in partnership with the Town of Niagara, donated $50,000 to various charitable groups and organizations that benefit the residents of the Town of Niagara and neighboring communities at the Give Fashionably event. Find out more about how they partner with the community! Susan Swiatkowski is Marketing Manager for the Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA. A Niagara Falls native, Sue has held various marketing, communications and tourism positions throughout Western New York including management positions at Niagara University, the Buffalo Museum of Science, the Hard Rock Cafe, Old Falls Street USA, Destination Niagara USA, and the Niagara Wine Trail.

Upward Niagara-Support Everything Local Podcast: Inspirations On Canvas

January 30, 2024  /  rich meranto

This week on the Support Local Everything podcast, we meet Kathy Pignatora, owner of Inspirations on Canvas in the Village of Lewiston, NY. As a small business owner, Kathy ties in her love of art with her friendly personality to sell thousands of paintings throughout the world.

Kathy Pignatora

Inspirations on Canvas

kfordpignatora@yahoo.com

716-316-4955

www.kathrynpignatoraart.com

Upward Niagara: Support Everything Local Podcast: Pat Herberger

January 23, 2024  /  rich meranto

Patricia Herberger with LegalShield / IDShield joins the podcast sharing tips on her expert networking experience, information on protecting your business and much more! To Contact Patricia see the information below. pat@patriciaherberger.com 716-863-6577 www.patriciaherberger.com https://linkedin.com/in/herberger, https://www.facebook.com/LegalShieldIndependentAssociatePatHerberger

Upward Niagara: December 2023

December 12, 2023  /  rich meranto

2023 was a year of many changes for the Chamber including a new name and logo!  Jennifer will give a year in review of some major accomplishments of the Chamber covering the new name and logo, membership tiers, staffing, events (Smelt, Jazz, Harvest, Christmas Walk -new logo), podcast and more!

Upward Niagara: Dimino Tops and Lewiston Fire #1

November 07, 2023  /  rich meranto

The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce recognizes a business each year that goes above and beyond for their employees, their industry, the chamber of commerce and the community.. This award was voted upon by the Board of Directors and Membership and we are proud to honor DiMino Lewiston Tops as the 2023 Member of the Year.

Jennifer and Upward Niagara board president, Matt Matt Villnave, discuss

Lewiston Fire #1. The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce is proud to honor Lewiston Fire Company #1 as the recipient of the Chairman's Award. The volunteers at the Fire Company give their all to keep the community safe. The Chamber of Commerce would not be able to have successful festivals and events without the volunteer department. Chairman Matthew Villnave gives insight as to why this award is so special.

Upward Niagara Podcast: Simply The Best Cleaning Service

October 31, 2023  /  rich meranto

Simply The Best Cleaning Service
Award of Excellence

The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce is proud to honor Simply The Best Cleaning Service the Award of Excellence.  They strive to go above and beyond for every customer and are constantly adding new certifications and training to better serve their customers.  Reanna and her staff truly embody what Excellence is all about in a business.

We are so happy to have Reanna Richner and her team here.  Our Chamber has had the privilege of knowing Reanna for a few years now in different capacities and I can tell you, Reanna is a brilliant networker and knows what is needed to develop relationships that matter.  We are so proud of all you have accomplished!

Upward Niagara: Upward Niagara: Award Recipients- George Osborne & Celebrate Wilson

October 24, 2023  /  rich meranto

Many know George Osborne through his leadership at Artpark in 2000, spearheading notable improvements there from creating the highly successful, award winning “Tuesday in the Park” concert series. The Chamber of Commerce knows George in that realm, but has been fortunate to have him serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Chamber, then known as the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce and as a contributing member and former Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Historic Lewiston Jazz Festival.

The Community Partner Award of the Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce is given to a business or organization that does the work to lift up the community while working with others to accomplish something bigger than themselves. Celebrate Wilson, a 501 c 3 organization does just that. Celebrate Wilson supports tourism activities & beautification within the Village of Wilson.

Upward Niagara: Episode 10: Aaron Dey

October 03, 2023  /  rich meranto

Chamber Board Member Aaron Dey joins us in talking about how this special storytelling program can help communities.  The Niagara Falls National Heritage Area is using Autio to help tell the stories of the region. 

www.Autio.com

Autio is a network of stories, told by master storytellers like Kevin Costner, Phil Jackson, and John Lithgow, with the power to bring the landscape, its people, and its history alive as you pass through it.


Professionally edited and narrated, the audio vignettes combine to paint a picture you’re unlikely to get from a history book or visitor’s guide.


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Upward Niagara Podcast: Episode 8

August 21, 2023  /  rich meranto

Guest:  Carol Calato, Chairwoman of the Northwest Jazz Festival

An exceptional level of talent featuring jazz all-stars and rising stars will grace the stage on Friday, August 25, 2023 and Saturday, August 26 at the 2023 Northwest Jazz Festival. Headlining performances include the United States Air Force Rhythm in Blue Band, the Benny Benack III Quartet, and on Saturday, experience the highly anticipated festival appearance of the supergroup SOMETHING ELSE!